Best British Songwriters

[Rh14n]

On Wednesday evening I was treated to a fantastic, intimate acoustic gig at a small, local theatre by Graham Gouldman. I hadn't realised the depth of his huge back-catalogue of songs recorded by 10cc and other artists. He is a true master-craftsman of songwriting, beautiful melodies and clever lyrics. I came to the conclusion that he must be one of Britain's best songwriters along with Lennon/McCartney and possibly Glenn Tilbrook/Chris Difford.

Who are your nominations?

[Honk]

Paddy McAloon.

[thebraketester]

Rod Temperton

[Voldemort]

Richard Thompson

[Lotobear]

On success alone it's difficult not to make mention of Cathy Dennis

[Animal]

Tom McRae.

[geezerbutler]

Joe Jackson

Elvis Costello

Nick Lowe

Ian Dury

Edited by geezerbutler on Friday 15th October 14:41

[P9DH]

David Gedge

[Rh14n]

Voldemort said:

Richard Thompson

+1

[Smoggy XJR]

Cat Stevens, Billy Bragg, Ian Anderson.

[paulguitar]

Justin Currie.

[Getragdogleg]

Mark knopfler,. Huge back catalogue of songs.

My favourites at the moment are 5.15am and everybody pays.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

David Bowie

[Pupp]

Rh14n said:

Voldemort said:

Richard Thompson

+1

Plus another

[Pothole]

David Gray has been pretty prolific and written some crackers. Elvis Costello, too.

[nessiemac]

paulguitar said:

Justin Currie.

Plus 1.

[nessiemac]

Paul Heaton.

[fttm]

Bernie Taupin ?

[CallThatMusic]

Jagger/Richards should get a mention.

[cherryowen]

Certainly, The Beatles songwriting was way ahead of the curve at the time (as an example, the first verse of "Penny Lane" starts in the key of Bmaj then quickly includes a Bm chord and a G#dim7 chord!!!)

As a unit, Gilmour / Waters / Wright / Mason (Pink Floyd) wrote some belters.

Not to mention Freddie / Brian / John / Roger of Queen fame