Greatest Song Writers

[Marie Mallory]

My all time favorite are Rogers and Hammerstein, Some of their many songs below,

 

[Marie Mallory]

Bob Dylan,

 

[Marie Mallory]

Surprisingly, Paul MacCarthy had the most number 1 hits,

Paul McCartney holds the record for the most number one hits as a songwriter, with a total of 32 No.1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100.

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• Paul McCartney achieved these 32 No.1 singles through his work with The Beatles, where he collaborated with John Lennon to create 20 of those hits. Additionally, he has had success with his band Wings and as a solo artist, contributing to his impressive total.
  
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• John Lennon, also a member of The Beatles, ranks second among songwriters with 26 No.1 hits, including 20 with McCartney and two solo hits.
  
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The Beatles, as a group, are recognized for their significant impact on music history, with a total of 20 No.1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, all achieved between 1964 and 1970. This record remains unmatched by any other artist or group.

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In summary, Paul McCartney's prolific songwriting career, particularly during his time with The Beatles, has solidified his status as the songwriter with the most number one hits in music history.
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[Nancy Hart]

Carole King and Burt Bacharach

 

[Marie Mallory]

Steven Tyler was also a great song writer, he wrote all his own songs, many became hits.
His songs were more down to earth than many song writers of our time, especially considering he acted like a wild hippy.

Songs written by Steven Tyler | SecondHandSongs

Steven Tyler covered Cryin', Tears in Heaven, Roots, Rock, Reggae, Piece of My Heart and other songs. Steven Tyler originally did Cryin', Tears in Heaven, Roots, Rock, Reggae, Piece of My Heart and other songs. Steven Tyler wrote Dream On, Livin' on the Edge and Walk This Way.

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