discovering songwriters who am i missing?

[reed69]

Ok so im on a little journey that just seems to be getting better by the name, im on a journey to discover the best song writers of all time or at least ones that i enjoy...these may not be the best but some that i cannot get enough of are...


Question is who am i missing here? who do i need to check out? Im only 27 so most of these guys were not part of my generation but im dieing to discover them all , its hard to find music like this anymore... thanks in adv!

john prine
steve goodman
lyle lovett
joe ely
billy joe shaver
john hiatt
guy clark
jerry jeff
robert earl keene

and of course
kristofferson
waylon
jones
willie
merle
hank
cash

really never knew of the newer guys, youd be surprised how many songs jamey johson, phil vassar, and luke bryan have written as of late

and of coure all the rest of the newer texas country guys
pat green
cory morrow
fowler

[SchoolGirlHeart]

The late Chris LeDoux

Mac McAnally
Peter Mayer
Hugo Duarte
Darrell Scott

for starters

[Tequila Revenge]

Here's a few:

Gordon Lightfoot
John Denver
Bob Dylan
Be sure to check out The Greatful Dead too

and be sure to listen to some Emmy Lou Harris, just becasue no one else in the world has a voice like hers

I'm in a John Prine revival mode myself these days.

More later as my mind leaves work and can focus on important things.

[sonofabeach]

Rodney Crowell

[hawaiiboy]

I would add
Townes Van Zandt
Steve Earle
Bruce Cockburn
Jesse Winchester

[surfpirate]

John Prine ... bar none ... is my favorite performer and songwriter.

The man can write lyrics that will just blow you away.

Do not pass up any opportunity to see him in concert.

[SeattleParrotHead]

James Taylor
Paul Simon
Billy Joel
Brian Wilson
Don Henley
Glen Frey
Dan Fogelberg

[SchoolGirlHeart]

James Taylor
Paul Simon
Billy Joel
Brian Wilson
Don Henley
Glen Frey
Dan Fogelberg

Absolutely!

[Tequila Revenge]

John Prine ... bar none ... is my favorite performer and songwriter.

The man can write lyrics that will just blow you away.

Do not pass up any opportunity to see him in concert.

HORSE SH!T AND RADDISHES!!

As Gary (Wino) wuld say. JP was in NO CAL earlier this year and "things did not work out...." My little bro has shared with me on numerous ocasions that some of his BEST memories are driving dirt roads in a National Forrest, drinking a few beers and listening to JP. I gotta add THAT experience to my Bucket List. Thanks SP!

Just currious,

Favorite JP album
Favorite 5 songs

[surfpirate]

John Prine ... bar none ... is my favorite performer and songwriter.

The man can write lyrics that will just blow you away.

Do not pass up any opportunity to see him in concert.

HORSE SH!T AND RADDISHES!!

As Gary (Wino) wuld say. JP was in NO CAL earlier this year and "things did not work out...." My little bro has shared with me on numerous ocasions that some of his BEST memories are driving dirt roads in a National Forrest, drinking a few beers and listening to JP. I gotta add THAT experience to my Bucket List. Thanks SP!

Just currious,

Favorite JP album
Favorite 5 songs

Oh Gawd (only five?).
It depends on my mood.
Sometimes I want the simple; sometimes the rock; sometimes the ballads, amazing lyrics and message;
sometimes the early JP; sometimes the later.
One thing I'll say ..... I have never heard a John Prine song that I didn't like.

1. Fish and Whistle (for it's simplicity and message)
2. Illegal Smile (the first song I heard him sing and the encore from the first time I saw him in concert back in '78)
3. Paradise (of course)
4. Souvenirs (okay, a Steve Goodman song, but John gives it everything)
5. Spanish Pipedream
("Well, I sat there at the table and I acted real naive
For I knew that topless lady had something up her sleeve")

Holy Crap! I have to leave out Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore, Sam Stone, Picture Show, Unwed Fathers (simple amazing), The Late John Garfield Blues, Saddle In The Rain, Dear Abby, Storm Windows, Jesus The Missing Years, LAKE MARIE!!!! , It's A Big Old Goofy World, Angel From Montgomery, DONALD AND LYDIA!!! , That's The Way That The World Goes Round, Please Don't Bury Me, .........


Watch this through to Steve Goodman's amazing solo in the second part of the video.

[hawaiiboy]

John Prine ... bar none ... is my favorite performer and songwriter.

The man can write lyrics that will just blow you away.

Do not pass up any opportunity to see him in concert.

HORSE SH!T AND RADDISHES!!

As Gary (Wino) wuld say. JP was in NO CAL earlier this year and "things did not work out...." My little bro has shared with me on numerous ocasions that some of his BEST memories are driving dirt roads in a National Forrest, drinking a few beers and listening to JP. I gotta add THAT experience to my Bucket List. Thanks SP!

Just currious,

Favorite JP album
Favorite 5 songs

Oh Gawd (only five?).
It depends on my mood.
Sometimes I want the simple; sometimes the rock; sometimes the ballads, amazing lyrics and message;
sometimes the early JP; sometimes the later.
One thing I'll say ..... I have never heard a John Prine song that I didn't like.

1. Fish and Whistle (for it's simplicity and message)
2. Illegal Smile (the first song I heard him sing and the encore from the first time I saw him in concert back in '78)
3. Paradise (of course)
4. Souvenirs (okay, a Steve Goodman song, but John gives it everything)
5. Spanish Pipedream
("Well, I sat there at the table and I acted real naive
For I knew that topless lady had something up her sleeve")

Holy Crap! I have to leave out Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore, Sam Stone, Picture Show, Unwed Fathers (simple amazing), The Late John Garfield Blues, Saddle In The Rain, Dear Abby, Storm Windows, Jesus The Missing Years, LAKE MARIE!!!! , It's A Big Old Goofy World, Angel From Montgomery, DONALD AND LYDIA!!! , That's The Way That The World Goes Round, Please Don't Bury Me, .........


Watch this through to Steve Goodman's amazing solo in the second part of the video.

What a great video....thanks for posting it SP.
That has been one of my favorites since the first time I heard it.
I agree.....it would be way to hard to pick just 5 songs or 5 cd's

JP has a new live cd out that is really good and there is a 2 disc set called
Anthology from the early 90's that would be a great place to start.

There are also a lot of great live shows floating around out in the internet.

[surfpirate]

What a great video....thanks for posting it SP.
That has been one of my favorites since the first time I heard it.
I agree.....it would be way to hard to pick just 5 songs or 5 cd's

JP has a new live cd out that is really good and there is a 2 disc set called
Anthology from the early 90's that would be a great place to start.

There are also a lot of great live shows floating around out in the internet.

I have John's newest CD set .... I was one of the first 200 to order it the day it went on sale last month,
so it came with bonuses .... including an actual *hand autographed by John* poster.
Very nice and now framed and in my basement bar.

Yes ... for anyone new ... get Anthology and check out the new live CD. John can best be appreciated *live*
as he tells stories introducing each song. Great rapport with his audience.

[East Texas Parrothead]

Willis Alan Ramsey
Terri Hendrix
James McMurtry
Marcia Ball
Vince Bell
Rosie Flores
Brandon Rhyder

Justin Townes Earle
Steve Earle

And, of course ... like Darrell Scott says .... All roads lead to

Townes Van Zandt

[pair8head]

As far as song writers go you all have a great list going and I can see only one hole in that list.

Sir Elton John.

[SeattleParrotHead]

I wasn't gonna be the first to bring up any English song writers, but I too thought of Elton . . .

And those Lennon/McCartney lads weren't too bad either!

[Tequila Revenge]

John Prine ... bar none ... is my favorite performer and songwriter.

The man can write lyrics that will just blow you away.

Do not pass up any opportunity to see him in concert.

HORSE SH!T AND RADDISHES!!

As Gary (Wino) wuld say. JP was in NO CAL earlier this year and "things did not work out...." My little bro has shared with me on numerous ocasions that some of his BEST memories are driving dirt roads in a National Forrest, drinking a few beers and listening to JP. I gotta add THAT experience to my Bucket List. Thanks SP!

Just currious,

Favorite JP album
Favorite 5 songs

Oh Gawd (only five?).
It depends on my mood.
Sometimes I want the simple; sometimes the rock; sometimes the ballads, amazing lyrics and message;
sometimes the early JP; sometimes the later.
One thing I'll say ..... I have never heard a John Prine song that I didn't like.

1. Fish and Whistle (for it's simplicity and message)
2. Illegal Smile (the first song I heard him sing and the encore from the first time I saw him in concert back in '78)
3. Paradise (of course)
4. Souvenirs (okay, a Steve Goodman song, but John gives it everything)
5. Spanish Pipedream
("Well, I sat there at the table and I acted real naive
For I knew that topless lady had something up her sleeve")

Holy Crap! I have to leave out Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore, Sam Stone, Picture Show, Unwed Fathers (simple amazing), The Late John Garfield Blues, Saddle In The Rain, Dear Abby, Storm Windows, Jesus The Missing Years, LAKE MARIE!!!! , It's A Big Old Goofy World, Angel From Montgomery, DONALD AND LYDIA!!! , That's The Way That The World Goes Round, Please Don't Bury Me, .........


Watch this through to Steve Goodman's amazing solo in the second part of the video.

Thanks!

I've been building the collections since you and Gary raved about JP's music a while back. I'll be sure to make sure your recomendations make it into the i pod vault. JP recorded a great album , "In Spite of Ourselves," where he sings duets with the likes of Emmylou Harris, Iris, DeMent, Connie Smith and Lucinda Williams that's become a favorite too.

[pair8head]

I wasn't gonna be the first to bring up any English song writers, but I too thought of Elton . . .

And those Lennon/McCartney lads weren't too bad either!

I was actually surprised they weren't on your original list.

[Tequila Revenge]

Regarding American Folk Music

Pete Seger
Woodie Guthrie
Joni Mitchel


and then you can blend in some Carol King... probably a few more, but the coffee has to kick in and I really need to pack for a trip.

[pair8head]

Another name that I see hasn't been mentioned

Buddy Holly

[surfpirate]

I wasn't gonna be the first to bring up any English song writers, but I too thought of Elton . . .

And those Lennon/McCartney lads weren't too bad either!

I was actually surprised they weren't on your original list.

I also hear that Robert Zimmerman fellow has penned a few good lyrics.