Tazio Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 I saw a debate online tonight by someone claiming Noel Gallagher is a better songwriter than Paul Weller. As I was reading this song came on. Gallagher couldn’t write this verse if you gave him 100 years. I’m not saying he’s not written a few good songs but there are different levels. Rows and rows of disused milk floats stand dying in the dairy yard And a hundred lonely housewives clutch empty milk bottles to their hearts Hanging out their old love letters on the line to dry It's enough to make you stop believing when tears come fast and furious In a town called malice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ri Alban Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 A fortune teller is our Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 4 hours ago, Tazio said: I saw a debate online tonight by someone claiming Noel Gallagher is a better songwriter than Paul Weller. As I was reading this song came on. Gallagher couldn’t write this verse if you gave him 100 years. I’m not saying he’s not written a few good songs but there are different levels. Rows and rows of disused milk floats stand dying in the dairy yard And a hundred lonely housewives clutch empty milk bottles to their hearts Hanging out their old love letters on the line to dry It's enough to make you stop believing when tears come fast and furious In a town called malice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Unknown user Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Ray Davies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Smithee said: Ray Davies Whit!? Paul didnae write this Edited May 15, 2021 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Cannae whack the Who. What a tune for its day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 My favourite Isle of Wight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Sup up your beer and collect your fags, There’s a row going on, down near Slough. Greatest lyricist? Surely Smokey Robinson must be up there. ”My smile is my make-up, I wear since my break-up with you” And anyone that can effortlessly get Pagliacci into a pop song lyric deserves a medal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 The whole song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 37 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Whit!? Paul didnae write this That was an ongoing argument in our house for years - fa fa fa fa or ba ba ba ba. She's an idiot, clearly fa fa fa fa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Smithee said: That was an ongoing argument in our house for years - fa fa fa fa or ba ba ba ba. She's an idiot, clearly fa fa fa fa. Both great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Shane McGowan Ray Davies Billy Bragg Lee Thompson/Suggs Paul Heaton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 2 hours ago, ri Alban said: I once saw the pair of them perform at T in the Park when he did an acoustic set. NG strolled on towards the end with a litte bottle of JD and did That’s Entertainment and another song IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 You clearly need to have John Lennon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Patti Smith was a poet turned rock star: Likewise for Jim Morrison: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Some good shouts so far. Chuck in Mark Knopfler. Great storyteller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Can't leave out Lou Reed: You have to add Morrissey and Marr: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Gene Clark This is the song Dylan wishes he had written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 but sticking with Weller, this is genius imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moz Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 (edited) The one and only..... Edited May 15, 2021 by moz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micole Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 For me it is Dylan, nobody comes close IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byyy The Light Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 In recent times Alex Turner is up there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 39 years ago this month I got my First Bruce Springsteen album. His stories have been a crutch to me through the highs and lows of life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 All inspired by each other. So many others you can throw on to the mix. Paul Weller Paul Simon Neil Sedaka Smokey Robinson James Taylor Carol King Kate Bush Ray Davies List is endless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Boris said: but sticking with Weller, this is genius imo. Setting Sons and All Mod Cons are brilliant albums and considering Paul Weller was only 19 years old when he wrote AMC makes it even more impressive. Number one albums in each of the last 5 decades shows some staying power and no little talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Byyy The Light said: In recent times Alex Turner is up there I have to agree actually, he's developed his style a lot but I'm particularly fond of his say-what-you-see approach in the first couple of albums, he's really clever with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 3 hours ago, ri Alban said: The whole song. The whole of Quadrophenia is absolutely superb. One of my all time favourite albums 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Robbo-Jambo Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 2 hours ago, frankblack said: I once saw the pair of them perform at T in the Park when he did an acoustic set. NG strolled on towards the end with a litte bottle of JD and did That’s Entertainment and another song IIRC. Town called Malice was the other song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byyy The Light Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, Smithee said: I have to agree actually, he's developed his style a lot but I'm particularly fond of his say-what-you-see approach in the first couple of albums, he's really clever with it. For someone so far up his own arse he manages to relate to the everyday occurrences pretty well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Just now, Byyy The Light said: For someone so far up his own arse he manages to relate to the everyday occurrences pretty well pretty much where I am too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Not really a fan of the music but you can't really look past Eminem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimKongUno Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Governor Tarkin said: Some good shouts so far. Chuck in Mark Knopfler. Great storyteller. For sure, a ****ing legend on the guitar too. Il throw in Syd Barrett David Bowie Freddie Mercury Michael Stipe Tupac Shakur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Pete Sinfield wrote some good lyrics for King Crimson and PFM The Court of the Crimson King King Crimson The rusted chains of prison moons Are shattered by the sun. I walk a road, horizons change The tournament's begun. The purple piper plays his tune, The choir softly sing; Three lullabies in an ancient tongue, For the court of the crimson king. The keeper of the city keys Puts shutters on the dreams. I wait outside the pilgrim's door With insufficient schemes. The black queen chants the funeral march, The cracked brass bells will ring; To summon back the fire witch To the court of the crimson king. The gardener plants an evergreen Whilst trampling on a flower. I chase the wind of a prism ship To taste the sweet and sour. The pattern juggler lifts his hand; The orchestra begin; As slowly turns the grinding wheel In the court of the crimson king. On soft grey mornings widows cry, The wise men share a joke. I run to grasp divining signs To satisfy the hoax. The yellow jester does not play But gently pulls the strings And smiles as the puppets dance In the court of the crimson king. Grace Slick also wrote some good stuff White Rabbit Jefferson Airplane One pill makes you larger And one pill makes you small, And the ones that mother gives you Don't do anything at all. Go ask Alice When she's ten feet tall. And if you go chasing rabbits And you know you're going to fall, Tell 'em a hookah smoking caterpillar Has given you the call. Call Alice When she was just small. When the men on the chessboard Get up and tell you where to go And you've just had some kind of mushroom And your mind is moving slow. Go ask Alice I think she'll know. When logic and proportion Have fallen sloppy dead, And the White Knight is talking backwards And the Red Queen's "off with her head!" Remember what the dormouse said: "Feed your head. Feed your head. Feed your head" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Too many to mention in the Neil Peart (Rush) back catalogue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Carl Fredrickson said: 39 years ago this month I got my First Bruce Springsteen album. His stories have been a crutch to me through the highs and lows of life Yes he’s not called the Boss for nothing . I find “ The River “ album deeply moving . Some beautiful songs on it . Actually most of his music is of a high standard 28 minutes ago, JimKongUno said: For sure, a ****ing legend on the guitar too. Il throw in Syd Barrett David Bowie Freddie Mercury Michael Stipe Tupac Shakur Tupac was amazing . I like Eminem too. But then I have such a diverse musical taste I can listen to Tupac one minute then it’s Judy at Carnegie Hall ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 George and Ira Gershwin so many to chose from but this song lyrics are particularly clever and witty and is just a classic . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 11 minutes ago, weehammy said: The peerless Cole Porter. ‘When love congeals it soon reveals the faint aroma of performing seals’ Yes he was an incredible songwriter . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Des'ree Swept the Ivor Novellos with this gem. I don't want to see a ghost, It's a sight that I fear most I'd rather have a piece of toast And watch the evening news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Munro Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Nick Cave is an outstanding lyricist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 59 minutes ago, weehammy said: The peerless Cole Porter. ‘When love congeals it soon reveals the faint aroma of performing seals’ Thanks for introducing one of the best of the many great American Songbook lyricists of the 30's and 40's to the thread. There are a dozen other greats - Gershwin, Hart and so on and on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Our very own Scott Hutchinson is definitely up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 (edited) I love Noel Coward's stuff Most witty lyricist I'd say The Stately Homes of England Lord Elderly, Lord Borrowmere, Lord Sickert and Lord Camp. With every virtue, every grace, Ah, what avails the sceptred race. Here you see the four of us, And there are so many more of us- Eldest sons That must succeed. We know how Caesar conquered Gaul, And how to whack a cricket ball; Apart from this, our education Lacks co-ordination. Though we're young, And tentative, And rather representative Scions of a noble breed, We are the products of those homes, Serene and stately, That only lately, Seem to have run to seed. The stately homes of England How beautiful they stand, To prove the upper classes Have still the upper hand. Though the fact that they have to be rebuilt, And frequently mortgaged to the hilt Is inclined to take the gilt Off the gingerbread, And certainly damps the fun Of the eldest son- But still, we won't be beaten, We'll scrimp and scrape and save. The playing fields of Eton Have made us frightfully brave. And though if the Van Dycks have to go And we pawn the Bechstein Grand, We'll stand By the stately homes of England. Here you see The pick of us. You may be heartily sick of us. Still, with sense We're all imbued. Our homes command extensive views, And with assistance from the Jews, We have been able to dispose of Rows and rows and rows of Gainsboroughs and Lawrences, Some sporting prints of Aunt Florence's, Some of which were rather rude. Although we sometimes flaunt our family conventions, Our good intentions Mustn't be misconstrued. The stately homes of England, We proudly represent. We only keep them up For Americans to rent. Though the pipes that supply the bathroom burst, And the lavatory makes you fear the worst, It was used by Charles the First (Quite informally), And later by George the Fourth On a journey north. The state departments keep their Historical renown. It's wiser not to sleep there, In case they tumble down. But still, if they ever catch on fire, Which, with any luck, they might, We'll fight For the stately homes of England. The stately homes of England, Though rather in the lurch, Provide a lot of chances For psychical research. There's the ghost of a crazy younger son, Who murdered in 1351 An extremely rowdy nun, Who resented it, And people who come to call Meet her in the hall. The baby in the guest wing Who crouches by the grate, Was walled up in the west wing, In 1428. If anyone spots The Queen of Scots In a hand-embroidered shroud, We're proud Of the stately homes of England Edited May 15, 2021 by scott herbertson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Bunny Munro said: Nick Cave is an outstanding lyricist. This is very true. I remember getting Let Love In when it came out and bring pretty blown away, it's great that he's getting more appreciation these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EIEIO Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Nobody's mentioned John Cooper Clarke or Half man half biscuit yet, so I will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy frog Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 This guy's lyrics are sublime IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Ray Davies, Nick Cave, Kate Bush, David Bowie, Prince, Elvis Costello. All fantastic songwriters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 7 minutes ago, Zico said: Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Ray Davies, Nick Cave, Kate Bush, David Bowie, Prince, Elvis Costello. All fantastic songwriters. All great songwriters. And of course the one who is worshipped by a huge amount of great songwriters, Joni Mitchell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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