30th May 2026
Bite Size Blog 7 : My 30 Greatest Singer/Songwriters
This one is just for fun.
I thought it would be interesting to put together a list of the 30 greatest singer/songwriters.
Ok, to be more accurate, a list of MY choice for the 30 greatest singer/songwriters.
So, how did I choose who to include.
There are many reasons for my selection.
Great voice(s), great songs, sales, career longevity, impact on music culture, impact on general culture & society.
These are my choices.
A personal selection.
YOUR choices and your list may be different, very different.
And that’s ok.
Please feel free to add comments to this post with your choices.
30 | Tim Rice / Andrew Lloyd Webber |
29 | Burt Bacharach / Hal David |
28 | Neil Young |
27 | Dolly Parton |
26 | Eva Cassidy |
25 | Marvin Gaye |
24 | Chuck Berry |
23 | Noel Gallagher |
22 | Nick Drake |
21 | Buddy Holly |
20 | Billy Joel |
19 | Michael Jackson |
18 | Elton John / Bernie Taupin |
16 | Benny Andersson / Björn Ulvaeus |
16 | Mick Jagger / Keith Richards |
15 | Carole King / Gerry Goffin |
14 | Pete Townsend |
13 | George Harrison |
12 | BruceSpringsteen |
11 | Elvis Presley |
10 | Mark Knopfler |
9 | Michael Jackson |
8 | Prince |
7 | Brian Wilson / Beach Boys |
6 | David Bowie |
5 | Jim Morrison / The Doors |
4 | Bob Dylan |
3 | Barry Gibb / Bee Gees |
2 | Paul Simon |
1 | John Lennon / Paul McCartney |
Thanks for reading.
Graham
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