TOP 20 SINGER SONGWRITER SONGS OF ALL TIME
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3 жыл бұрынIn this episode I countdown my Top 20 Greatest Singer Songwriters of All Time.
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@quinnmitchel4075 3 жыл бұрын
0:34 Maggie May - Rod Stewart 1:32 Heart Of Gold - Neil Young 2:32 Cats In The Cradle - Harry Chapin 3:38 Everything I Own - David Gates 4:23 Running On Empty - Jackson Brown 5:02 Sister Golden Hair - America 6:04 Send In The Clowns - Judy Collins 6:48 Rocket Man - Elton John 7:15 Danny’s Song - Kenny Loggins 7:54 Wild World - Cat Stevens 8:51 Country Roads - John Denver 9:50 Fire and Rain - James Taylor 10:36 Operator - Jim Croce 11:36 I am… I said - Neil Diamond 12:38 Wichita Lineman - Glen Campbell 13:48 Homeward Bound - Simon and Garfunkel 15:10 Summer Breeze - Seals and Crofts 16:29 Carefree Highway - Gordon Lightfoot 17:11 The Times Are a-Changin - Bob Dylan 18:19 Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell Took me like 10 or more minutes to make this lol
@ms.chuckfu1088 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@JoanaSantos-zt2fp 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@bioof4 3 жыл бұрын
Love the pfp dude pj for life
@amielaicart866 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@retro1937 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@billybrown9766 3 жыл бұрын
Some artists send copyright notices, others send gifts... Thank you Joni!
@trentruckle7326 3 жыл бұрын
RUSH is another group that's really good about sending gifts out to content creators that bring them to the younger generations.
@trentruckle7326 3 жыл бұрын
@@joe-e-geo What could strange device be? When I touch it gives forth a sound. Its got wires that vibrate and make music. Of what could this thing be that I found. Of course thats from memory. So it might be slightly off. But so many options. But im guessing that or maybe a line from Red Barchetta
@RUSH__fan 3 жыл бұрын
so cool
@gregharrison5479 3 жыл бұрын
Litigate or appreciate. Joni is Canadian, that's how we live.
@Carnicrazy 3 жыл бұрын
She's just wonderful.
@chrisdgoldie Жыл бұрын
“Both Sides Now” never fails to squeeze a few tears out of my eyes. Beautiful song!
@JB-ti7bl Жыл бұрын
We're no longer allowed to see things from "both sides".
@k2thepeak Жыл бұрын
Agreed. Joni is on my MtRushmore of Singer/Songwriters with “Both Sides Now” alone giving an early glimpse of her unique genius. When you add her body of work it’s a slam dunk. Such an Important song, imho.
@davidyohalem629 2 ай бұрын
I believe the song is titled "Clouds."
@1ladolcevita1 Жыл бұрын
Great list... I don't know how you could narrow it down to 20. And leave out Paul McCartney, Dolly Parton, John Lennon, Billy Joel!!!
@danster4713 Жыл бұрын
i guess each of them could have a video of their top 20 greatests song writing of all times.
@constechable Жыл бұрын
Dolly Parton definatly has to be there.
@andreamarvin9817 Жыл бұрын
I was waiting for dolly!
@hcamp74 Жыл бұрын
I mean Stevie Wonder has a good case too
@lololomo5484 Жыл бұрын
@@hcamp74 Stevie established himself in the 60's....Before Beato's time. But even the Beatles were flabbergasted at his songwriting capacity.
@douglasskaalrud6865 3 жыл бұрын
Joni Mitchell serves up a lesson to the blockers on how to treat a guy who is giving them a gift.
@dylanpardon9723 3 жыл бұрын
100%
@TheMclesc 3 жыл бұрын
I’m really hoping we get a second vid about her then
@troyoswald5683 3 жыл бұрын
Very well said!
@itzel1735 3 жыл бұрын
Joni Mitchell’s been serving up lessons to guys in the music business for a very long time.
@karlopalenzuela7915 3 жыл бұрын
Obviously winners are the grateful ones!
@jorikemusic6365 3 жыл бұрын
I do miss Carole King on this list. Such an amazing songwriter who didn't just write amazing songs for herself but also worked on tons of other songs for other famous artists
@mikecolumna 3 жыл бұрын
I totally agree!
@yellawerder3279 3 жыл бұрын
Agree. I was waiting for Carole King, Heart or maybe Karla Bonoff. Until the very end it looked like he was going to neglect women songwriters all together. Unbalanced in my opinion.
@jorikemusic6365 3 жыл бұрын
@@yellawerder3279 Yessss heart should have defenitely been on there!! They have some real masterpieces. I agree it was kind of unbalanced
@johnbailey3877 3 жыл бұрын
Right on!!!’ “So far away”?
@davidmiller9485 3 жыл бұрын
did you read the title for the video? it's not about the artist/songwritter. It's about a song from a great songwritter/singer.
@sNs-jb5ss Жыл бұрын
Kris Kristofferson One of the most underrated songwriters and lyricists!
@moondancer4660 Жыл бұрын
What do people always say that so many singers and songwriters and bands are underrated? They are not underrated unless you under rate them.
@flyingfishsurf Жыл бұрын
Someone who makes it into the Songwriters Hall of Fame is usually not underrated.
@Tacotac64 Жыл бұрын
Underrated ? not by Dylan who once said : " When it comes to songwriting, I'm not fearing anyone but Kris Kristofferson"
@bobo8741 24 күн бұрын
Me and Bobby McGee
@kohno214 Жыл бұрын
Paul Simon is my favorite songwriter. A poet and a one man band.
@penismightier9278 Жыл бұрын
He should write a song about that. I bet it'd catch on.
@kaydekaiser7044 3 жыл бұрын
"Harvest" is the Neil Young 1972 album. "Harvest Moon" is the 1992 Album.
@cannibal4363 3 жыл бұрын
Caught that too...
@bertrandvanasch 3 жыл бұрын
Yep . Just « harvest » Such a great album
@bthorntonwriter 3 жыл бұрын
Saw that too, Kayde. And the two are nowhere near equal. "Harvest Moon" is enjoyable and well-done. "Harvest" is a world-beater.
@MMartinBen 3 жыл бұрын
@@bthorntonwriter Respectfully, I disagree entirely. Harvest Moon is an opus.
@mattcorregan4760 3 жыл бұрын
@@MMartinBen I agree, Harvest Moon is a masterpiece!
@claygilchrist632 3 жыл бұрын
Just blown away that Joni would send that. What a gift to cherish forever! Speaks volumes about the quality of person she is.
@BigBoysStudios 3 жыл бұрын
I thought Rick might start to cry tears of joy when telling us about that. What a fabulous thing for Joni to do.
@peterkelley6344 3 жыл бұрын
@@BigBoysStudios Beyond Fabulous.
@awboat 3 жыл бұрын
@@BigBoysStudios While simultaneously telling Don Henley to go f himself.
@josipdasovic881 3 жыл бұрын
@@BigBoysStudios You're right. Rick got very verklempt when he was telling the story. Good for him, and good for Joni!
@ktrmeadow 11 ай бұрын
Man I was lucky to be 10 in 1971 and the daughter of an extreme music lover that owned a Magnavox TV and stereo store. We had the top of the line equipment at home. Never a dull needle or lack of bass. Boy do I miss my dad. We took bridge over troubled water on some type of portable player to my aunt that was committed to a mental hospital then. Music was our life.
@andrewowen7377 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this one - I am 61 so this is my own lifetime of musical memories. I think our generation produced the most creative and inventive music
@SuperMel42 Жыл бұрын
I don't know. I think most people end up feeling like that about the music that was popular when they were teenagers/early adults. While I can appreciate the difficulty in paring a list like this down to 20 people/groups I feel like calling it "all-time" is a bit hyperbolic. I'd put Pink or Sara Bareilles up against really anyone on this list for their ability to tell stories not just with music but in their words as well. Others have noted the general absence of female singer-songwriters at all. Even sticking with a similar time period, leaving out Carole King and Dolly Parton just seems a massive oversight. I think in 20-30 years people will be talking about Pink the way we talk about artists like Bob Dylan or James Taylor...an artist who just defined the era. Many of her songs lean more into the "pop" vibe, which I can understand might not be everyones favorite (and can sound just over-produced). But there is really no denying the poetry of many of her songs not released as singles. Family Portrait just makes me ugly cry and Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken just feels so anthemic, despite being a much more low-key song.
@truthlikevelcro5689 Жыл бұрын
We totally did. I sang in my 1st band in 1974. I loved EVERY SINGLE ONE of these songs. Great artistry.
@arboreusmcclane1672 2 жыл бұрын
Croce is way underrated...that guy was a musical genius...
@m.e.w.4394 Жыл бұрын
And he died way too soon 😥
@sandikorevaar4743 Жыл бұрын
The whole list were geniuses.
@eduardoribeiro383 Жыл бұрын
CAN WE PLEASE HAVE A COMPLETE VIDEO ON CROCE? PLEEEEEEASE 🙂
@raymondpierotti8414 Жыл бұрын
He's so underrated, he's overrated.
@terrypussypower Жыл бұрын
As absurd as it sounds, I think Croce’s surname had a lot to do with him not being as well known as his talent deserved, especially in the UK. It looks and sounds too much like “crotch”!
@egeb7 3 жыл бұрын
Joni Mitchell is indisputably a genius, I love her music so much. It's super cool and sweet of her to send you a personal gift like that, what an awesome person.
@stewiegriffin993 3 жыл бұрын
was so happy that he put her at number one, because for all the praise she gets, she doesn't get enough. Not only is she one of the best lyricist in modern music history, she is an absolute genius of a musician and an arranger. The best jazz musicians of her time admired her and played with her (and apparently she's a great painter too from what I hear! imagine having it all)
@michaelrg3836 3 жыл бұрын
I watched this video just to make sure Joni got a mention. How do you even chose from her collection of songs? Number 1: brilliant!
@blackbird8900 3 жыл бұрын
Joni is a pure legend. I live in her hometown of Saskatoon, SK, and it is crazy because she does not receive the recognition here that she should. My kids all teenagers now were raised on her music.
@maureenyoung6416 Жыл бұрын
Yay John Denver! His music is the soundtrack to my childhood and my third graders love learning "Country Roads" every year!
@JB-ti7bl Жыл бұрын
Here in Japan they love that song too. Kids love the "mountain mama" part. Country Roads, Beatles and the Carpenters...Big in Japan!
@bobomaigret5430 Жыл бұрын
I used to work with a woman who grew up near John Denver. When he was drunk he wd throw stones at her bedroom window and ask her to make out with him. She was 14, he was 22.
@lololomo5484 Жыл бұрын
I own a handsome country snowglobe that plays a musicbox version. A prized possession.
@ZenFox0 Жыл бұрын
Jason Tillery does a terrific job covering all these phenomenal artists, and Rick does a super job as always. Great list! 👏🏼
@5pajoe 2 жыл бұрын
Also, surely have to include McCartney, composer of the most covered song in history. Apart from Hey Jude, Let It Be, Michelle, For No One (nicely covered by Emmylou Harris, who also did a great version of Here, There and Everywhere), Blackbird, etc.
@PatrickBennettJr 2 жыл бұрын
Eleanor Rigby, Long and Winding Road, the list goes on and on....
@trajan6927 2 жыл бұрын
Same with Pete Townshend the man singlehandly wrote 150 songs for The Who and 150 solo songs. Maybe you might have heard of this songwriter named T
@trajan6927 2 жыл бұрын
named Townshend? Or that band called The Who?
@danieloliver20 2 жыл бұрын
He'd get blocked playing McCartney
@siroswaldfortitude409 2 жыл бұрын
@@danieloliver20 aah is that why Macca is not on there? Good point
@j74s98 3 жыл бұрын
Elliott Smith, Roger Hodgson, Ryan Adams, Al Stewart, Elvis Costello, Neil Finn, Ray Davies, Aimee Mann, Don McLean, Art Alexakis, Bob Seger, Bruce Springsteen, Freedy Johnston, Gerry Rafferty, Harry Nilsson, Randy Newman, Joe Jackson, Leonard Cohen, Leon Russell, Rufus Wainwright, Michael Penn, Tom Petty, Neko Case, Sting, Prince, Sarah Jaffe, Shawn Colvin, Sia, Sufjan Stevens.... probably 400 more I've neglected.
@edwardyazinski3858 3 жыл бұрын
Love Al Stewart.
@lukesagnard1580 3 жыл бұрын
NEKO CAAAASE
@fatClyde 3 жыл бұрын
@@edwardyazinski3858 An obvious omission. His body of works stands with most of the other mentions.
@isadorealire5722 3 жыл бұрын
I'll probably get some push back on this, because he is sort of lost up his own arse, but Bono is a great lyricist as well. Not a very good guitarist, but he does play.
@j74s98 3 жыл бұрын
@@isadorealire5722 for sure, and an iconic voice.
@jessewhiteshreds Жыл бұрын
I love your channel so much Rick! Your beautiful perception of music helps me through hard times
@brianmahoney2079 29 күн бұрын
Elliott Smith captured me in my early twenties around the Napster days. Was just learning guitar from tablature and my brother got tons of free liquor from his wine and spirits job and I thought I was hip. Great songwriter!!
@germany664 3 жыл бұрын
I’d like to also give Nick Drake a mention for his “Five Leaves Left” Album
@fallinghausen2707 3 жыл бұрын
For any of his records...
@thebetbetunderground9548 3 жыл бұрын
It's Pink Moon my friend that truly set him apart
@yearnpill 3 жыл бұрын
Place to Be and River Man are unbelievably touching songs, Nick Drake is a genius
@germany664 3 жыл бұрын
I believe the simplicity of his arrangements combined with his unique voice and guitar playing is what has allowed him and his songs to become timeless. And that is a credit to his genius songwriting ability that transports the listener to a completely different place and time, supernatural if you ask me.
@MrWolfriver 3 жыл бұрын
A good nod. Amazing songs and a talent lost so young. On a vacation many years ago I re-routed our family trip by several hours to visit his grave in Warwickshire.
@danwhitehurst9592 2 жыл бұрын
When my wife and I were struggling in a crappy apartment early in our marriage I learned to play and sing Danny’s Song and played it for her because I was proud of how well I played it. Years later she told me that when she heard the “ even though we ain’t got money” line she knew we’d be ok and together forever. Amazing how certain songs seem like they were about you.
@albertschepis 2 жыл бұрын
Yea, this is what Rick is talking about regarding this list, but sadly there are so many commenters here that don't get it and insist on pissing all over it. I'm shocked and dismayed. If I was Rick I wouldn't read the comments - it would be pointless and soul-sucking. These people are mostly trolls. You provided an example of what music is about - life and living. All these other people are just babies and don't get that.
@jwingels3208 Жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT SINGING THIS TIME AROUND. NO NSAL, CRYSTAL CLEAR NOTES & VOOD DIAPHRAM SUPPORT, NO MORE STRAIN AT THE TOP OF YOUR RANGE, GOOD MIX OF HEAD &CHEST VOICE. GOOD JOB!
@larryk5541 10 ай бұрын
Having been fortunate to have grown up during that period, I've always said that the best songs ever as well as best artists came out in the 60s and the 70s. Your list encapsulated my favorites and I was thrilled to see Sister Golden Hair on your list as it is probably my favorite song of all time. Not assigning fault to your list because there are so many more to choose from, I'd also recommend Carole King, Paul McCartney, Christine McVie, John Lennon, Chuck Berry, Stevie Wonder, John Fogerty, and Bob Marley. God, I love this music!
@BettyHorn Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised Carole King didn't make the list. Imo, Tapestry is a masterpiece.
@lololomo5484 Жыл бұрын
That's a pretty big OOOPS by Rick. I sometimes wonder if James Taylor wrote the gorgeous "Fire and Rain." Or if BFF Carole was in on it.
@johnbobbitt6872 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. Sorry, Rick.
@sailormatlac9114 Жыл бұрын
I would agree, but I hope you are aware you could fill that list with literally hundreds of names... and if you go outside the anglosphere, it just exploded. It's almost an impossible task. I see it has a way to discover Rick's interest in music rather that something objective.
@BettyHorn Жыл бұрын
@@sailormatlac9114 very true
@Boogie597 3 ай бұрын
@@lololomo5484 nope JT wrote it about a personal friend
@dankulkosky6045 3 жыл бұрын
John Prine. Leonard Cohen. Lucinda Williams. Emmy Lou Harris. Kris Kristofferson. Etc
@hosstbl1 3 жыл бұрын
I love Emmy Lou Harris, but she spent the vast majority of her career doing other people's songs.
@davidyohalem629 2 ай бұрын
@@hosstbl1 Many by Gram Parsons. Her taste is impeccable.
@nostromo7928 11 сағат бұрын
Leonard Cohen, absolutely!
@flapjack489 3 жыл бұрын
Jim Croce is so underrated, glad you added him to the list.
@SoCali_Surfer 3 жыл бұрын
Glad he was not forgotten!
@craigf.5855 3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't regard him as underrated, moreso gone way before his prime. To be a legend, as he was, in such a short time is a testament to how talented he was. Such a same, since he had so many more incredible songs ahead of him
@CurtHowland 3 жыл бұрын
"Operator" brings me to tears every time.
@fredrickmartinez8724 3 жыл бұрын
He is a legend! I love him so much!
@fredrickmartinez8724 3 жыл бұрын
@@mattrogers1946 and he is a hell of a guitar player too.
@chergui77 Жыл бұрын
Great choices, Rick. Loved them all as they brought back fond memories of songs wafting through the halls of my college dorms. Thank you.
@IanLeoTV Жыл бұрын
Sting’s “Shape of My Heart” is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. Billy Joel’s “And so It Goes” too
@Peanutdenver Жыл бұрын
Sting and the Police are before my time but I'd say Sting is one of the best singer/song writers I've ever heard in my 30 years on this ball of mud. I'm surprised he didn't make the list, although some of these singers I've never heard of before like Chapin and Gates.
@leob4403 Жыл бұрын
@@Peanutdenver apparently only US singer songwriters are worth a damn?
@matthewrammig 11 ай бұрын
I can’t listen to “And So it Goes” without tearing up.
@carajoydecelles657 10 ай бұрын
Joni is Canadian. But I did think a lot of great European artists were missing.
@AKCobra1120 2 жыл бұрын
Getting old sucks, but lists like this make me smile because it makes me realize - I grew up in the golden age of music.
@tommihail2178 2 жыл бұрын
As I say to the youth "I might be old but I got to see all the cool Bands"😂
@cindyharrington5958 2 жыл бұрын
Me too. We were lucky.
@1600362 Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing Freddie and Queen in the 70's and it still reminds me how lucky we were to have the 70's music and groups!
@berryster 3 жыл бұрын
Carole King needs a spot on this list. Songwriter, solo performer, checks all the boxes. Sorry Rod Stewart, HTR....
@cheneyrobert 3 жыл бұрын
I think her omission may be due to copyright strikes? Same reason no Van Morrison, Keith Jarrett and others on KZfaq....very sad....Tapestry is an incredible album 💿👏👏👏👏👍🏻🥂
@infinitesyntax6263 3 жыл бұрын
@@cheneyrobert It's also a trick to drive video engagement: Omit a few well known artists that people would expect to appear and the comments just pour in.
@larryrhoe2835 3 жыл бұрын
Ya I thought when Ric said she it was going to be Carol King.
@cheneyrobert 3 жыл бұрын
@@infinitesyntax6263 😂yeah gets the crowd riled up for sure 🥂
@arthurbrands6935 3 жыл бұрын
Frankly, I would have had Ronnie Lane up before Rod Stewart any day!
@mobdevice Жыл бұрын
Amazing singing Jason! So warm and expressive
@jeffjodibrent Жыл бұрын
Love all these...at 63, this was the soundtrack of my youth. Great performances from you two. John Fogerty should be here as well!! Harry Nilsson, too, and a very highly underrated and criminally little-known songwriter, Ron Elliot of the Beau Brummels!
@barriwinter1853 2 жыл бұрын
Carol King's TAPESTRY. One of the best albums of all time.
@julianneflora-tostado7785 2 жыл бұрын
Please consider Joni Mitchell’s Woodstock
@katherinemorelle7115 2 жыл бұрын
Also, Don McLean’s Tapestry. He’s also my favourite singer songwriter.
@nineball039 2 жыл бұрын
@@julianneflora-tostado7785 Woodstock is a song not an album.
@adamjg4 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, you'd need a 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 or 100 part series for this topic.
@hollybronwyn8176 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely true. I kept thinking of people to add to this List. :)
@donnaallencprw343 3 жыл бұрын
Agree. In addition to Van Morrison, how about Peter, Paul & Mary; Freddie Mercury; Burt Bacharach; Carol King; The Carpenters; Pete Townsend; Robbie Robertson ..... I completely agree with the #1 pick though - Joni Mitchell is a creative genius. I'm also happy with all the other choices and am impressed to see Bread on the list. This "Singer/Song Writer" category needs to be expanded.
@wendyvaldez5381 Жыл бұрын
As you surely know, "Heart of Gold" was on the album "Harvest". ”Harvest Moon" was it's sequel that came out in the 90s. Love the list! .
@1tabt 21 күн бұрын
Loved this choice/range of songs and artists. Can't believe that I still recognize the intros almost instantly and remember all the lyrics. Also, really enjoyed Jason Tillery's singing.
@Radzoso 3 жыл бұрын
I'd like to give John Fogerty, Carole King and Bonnie Raitt a mention.
@cookrich 3 жыл бұрын
Was a bit surprised by Carole King’s omission although I think the ones selected were equally deserving.
@seanmurphy3753 3 жыл бұрын
bonnie Raitt songs, by Tom Waits, Angle of Montgomery... PERFECT!
@seanmurphy3753 3 жыл бұрын
And add, John Prine too.
@TastyChevelle 3 жыл бұрын
@@seanmurphy3753 of course John Prine
@brucedillinger9448 3 жыл бұрын
Indigo Girls are great storytellers!
@MichaelScotto 3 жыл бұрын
Good to see Rick giving "America" and Jim Croce props. Underrated.
@johnolasoderberg1649 Жыл бұрын
Im glad Joni topped the mens club, and heartwarming to see her response. That song makes me cry.
@karenbaldwin-porter7295 Жыл бұрын
Tom is always first on my list. The highlights of my life were seeing him live twice. LOVE LOVE LOVE Tom Waits. I own more Tom Waits albums than any other artist out there. His lyrics are absolutely on par with Dylan's, and musically he is far more creative and risk taking. I would have liked to see Leonard Cohen on the list too.
@RayRenati Жыл бұрын
Rick, I love your videos. They have brought back so many memories.
@singlesideman 3 жыл бұрын
Joni really set the example of how to appreciate what Rick does, sharing the greatness of great artists' work.
@chopper4484 3 жыл бұрын
Lennon, Van Morrison, Springsteen, Dave Matthews, David Gray, Tracy Chapman, Johnny Cash, Nick Cave, Tom Waitts, Townes Van Zandt, Lou Reed, Mark Lanegan needs a Top 100. Absolutely great vocal performance. Thanks Rick!
@rabihbourji2069 3 жыл бұрын
Waits,nick,lou and bob,i love you man
@sendjamin 3 жыл бұрын
McCartney, Harrison, Hendrix, Jagger, etc etc etc
@EricGranata 3 жыл бұрын
+1 for Nick and Tom
@HailRider 3 жыл бұрын
Jeff Lynne
@ragnadrabinowitz7629 3 жыл бұрын
westerberg
@johnlkeck Жыл бұрын
Thank you Rick, I'll learn these our of respect to the lesson! Much appreciated, I learn something every time I visit your content.
@MarceloLaraM Жыл бұрын
Beautiful songs I listened for the first time, thank you
@johnhughes3214 3 жыл бұрын
I would also mention "Vincent" by Don McLean and "At 17" by Janis Ian, two incredibly beautiful but melancholy songs.
@kevinb3812 3 жыл бұрын
Who can argue with that... great stuff!
@laddrob 3 жыл бұрын
@@kevinb3812 Or Society's Child
@kevine7414 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, beautiful, open, vulnerable, poetic songs.
@Tagurrit Жыл бұрын
Janis Ian is spectacular.
@1tabt 21 күн бұрын
@@TagurritSociety's Child
@franksmildyears7323 3 жыл бұрын
10:35 I love when I see Jim Croce gets appreciated, he's such a great singer, he was the first singer-songwriter I've listened to and still one of my favorites next to Bob Dylan & Tom Waits. Although his lyrics were insanely simple, they were great (But as Pete seeger once said: Any damn fool can get complicated. It takes genius to attain simplicity) and I think that any one in any part of the world could understand him and relate to what he's saying, vocally and instrumentally (if that is actually a word), as I remember 4 years ago, when I first listened to him in Tarantino's Django unchained, I could barely read an English article but I understood everything he'd said in all his songs. It's insane how much I have learned about myself and the world from his songs. Sadly he passed away so early, I hope one day we'll see a movie about him, a great movie.
@glaucoteixeira9248 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Great list! Thank you, again.
@vitalstatistic63 Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic collection of songs. Great guns Rick. I sang along to every one of them.
@Knickerson 3 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to mention, Harry Nilsson’s “Without You” and “Everybody’s Talkin’”. The latter especially captured that sort of melancholy that existed during the singer songwriter era.
@richardfurness7556 3 жыл бұрын
Neither of which were written by Harry Nilsson.
@Knickerson 3 жыл бұрын
@@richardfurness7556 Lol. I read the credits wrong on that one. “By Nilsson” as in, sung by Nilsson. Ah well.
@richardfurness7556 3 жыл бұрын
@@Knickerson Not your fault. Judy Collins made the list with a song she didn't write.
@chrismcrouch 3 жыл бұрын
I was shocked that Harry Nilsson didn't make the cut, especially since he falls squarely within the soft rock sound that Rick seemed to be going for with this video. I would probably have picked "One", because people know the song, it has minimal orchestration, and Nilsson wrote it (unlike "Without You" or "Everybody's Talkin'").
@AlternativeSack123 3 жыл бұрын
Even though Nilsson didn’t write those his own songs were still exceptional
@alecspeer 3 жыл бұрын
#19 A Heart of Gold is from 1972's "Harvest". "Harvest Moon" is a different album by Neil, released 20 years afterward in 1992.
@javierheras2327 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly, I was about to write the same thing. The two albums have nothing to do with each other apart from the similar titles.
@JamesWilliams-en3os 3 жыл бұрын
@@javierheras2327 actually, the two albums have a number of connections, although this hasn’t got much to do with the original comment. As Neil stated in an interview (it’s here on KZfaq) “the songs tell [him] how hey need to go”, and he felt that the songs he wrote for Harvest Moon were similar to the songs he wrote for Harvest. He brought together most of the same musicians to record Harvest Moon that he had used on Harvest.
@garyfredericks814 3 жыл бұрын
I was going to say that :)
@TimeWaverTV Жыл бұрын
Great listing, all exceptional songs and songwriters, each has had so many great songs that could extend this list. Great Vocals Jason, great compilation dear Rick - as always 🙂
@tommcdonald1873 3 жыл бұрын
In an era where you get copyright strikes, have videos demonetized, etc., Seeing what Joni Mitchell gave for you for showcasing "Amelia" proved at least with her and others like Peter Frampton your work is appreciated, and so do I.
@ShotDownInFlames2 3 жыл бұрын
1970 to 1975 was officially the Singer Songwriter era. "Suite to Judy Blue Eyes" could be on the list too.
@TexanUSMC8089 3 жыл бұрын
Really? How about Bob Dylan in the 60's. I could write a whole list on the folk singers of the 60's.
@saucyjk6453 3 жыл бұрын
Yep. And elton john was the biggest. Full stop.
@davidyohalem629 2 ай бұрын
@@saucyjk6453 He should be disqualified. He always worked with a lyricist (Taupin), never wrote a word.
@davidyohalem629 2 ай бұрын
@@TexanUSMC8089 Tom Paxton, Richard Fariña, Gordon Lightfoot, Robbie Robertson, Marty Balin, Jesse Colin Young, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Laura Nyro, John Sebastian, Phil Ochs, Len Chandler...Lots of pre-1970 singer-songwriters. Smokey Robinson, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye...
@AudioVile Жыл бұрын
As much as I liked them all, You two absolutely CRUSHED #8, Operator. Outstanding 'mini-rendition.' I was surprised and thrilled with Joni Mitchell at #1. She is my favorite solo artist (along with James Taylor). I know this is 2 years ago, but I just discovered you this week and subscribed. I have LOTS of catching up to do!
@JB-ti7bl Жыл бұрын
Beware, binge watching Rick Beato can be dangerous to your work attendance.
@AudioVile Жыл бұрын
@@JB-ti7bl I can believe THAT!!!
@rexweigel6740 Жыл бұрын
I live for these episodes. Most of these songs and artists were popular when I was in the Marine Corps in Vietnam and the lifers would only play country western music on AFVN radio. I was wounded and spent 3 years in Naval Hospitals where we couldn't play radios or tapes. When I finally got back to being a civilian my hearing was impaired and although I could hear most of the music (I think) the lyrics were difficult to discriminate. These episodes erase that void and every time I watch one it fills the musical abyss I have lived within for the last 54 years. Mahalo for sharing your gift, and expertise, of musical history. Semper Fi.
@larryordine7542 3 жыл бұрын
Props to your singer. That was a tough gig.
@melodynearlyful 2 жыл бұрын
Every one of these songs are amazing. I've carried them with me so many years. I cried all the way through... (I lost my beloved husband at barely 59 years old to covid. Ken was compromised due to Chemo treatment.) We both loved music and many nights would pull up songs on KZfaq that we did not already have our own copy of- we'd sing and reminisce about what we were doing when the song was popular in our teen years. He'd quiz me on the band that sang them- I did pretty good but he was great at knowing. He often danced me around the room. I met him- the love of my life on April 16th, 2014 and he died Jan. 13, 2020. Only 5 years & 9 months. Forever changing my life both times. Thank you for this so much!
@fabiocaetanofigueiredo1353 2 жыл бұрын
So sorry for your loss
@marnaehrech1223 2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing it. Blessings!
@XX-ol7lf 2 жыл бұрын
Big hugs. 🙅♂️
@markhasleton6403 Жыл бұрын
Hang in there ,darlin'
@melodynearlyful Жыл бұрын
@@markhasleton6403 Thank you.
@alexchou1984 Жыл бұрын
Great list! Love your videos, keep up the wonderful work!
@brucegarnaut524 Жыл бұрын
Awesome Rick!! Can't stop binging, keep up the great content. Love it 😀
@lisaannbarriner9633 2 жыл бұрын
John Denver is seriously underrated and under appreciated, IMHO. Not many can do folk like he did.
@ziblot1235 Жыл бұрын
A lot of the counter culture types, that were taking drugs and partying non stop, felt like John had "sold out" or gone "hollywood", when he had his TV show. It didnt help his image much. Then there was that mpvie with George Burns. Uhhh, yeah, Hollywood. But his songs were pretty and have stood the test of time quite well.
@slawaxas 3 жыл бұрын
Nick Drake is also a legendary songwriter
@christopherbent2359 3 жыл бұрын
As well as Townes Van Zandt
@ereztsur7152 3 жыл бұрын
ALSO!? He is THE
@bmxmyth166 3 жыл бұрын
@@ereztsur7152 I completely agree, he was in his own pantheon. Beautiful voice, unbelievable songwriting, incredibly beautiful lyrics, and probably the greatest acoustic guitar player of all time. He was perfect in all regards, a truly towering artist/musician. The fact that he isn’t on this list is testament to how sadly under appreciated he is.
@hippierip6695 3 күн бұрын
and elliott smith
@johnw614 3 ай бұрын
Rick, Love your channel here, been a fan for some years now. This was one of the best "greatest" compositions I've seen you do so far. You brought back so many songs I haven't heard in ages, literally. Very well done! Would you extend this, and do top 50 or 100 to get the ones you couldn't fit in 20? Thank you for giving this music a relevant forum.
@charlesschoeman9488 Жыл бұрын
Some of my favourite songs and artists I still have many of these albums, (original vinyl LP's). I was in my 20's during the 70's, now I'm in my 70's in the 20's. Love your videos. 👊
@terrys3313 2 жыл бұрын
I sang along with all these songs, I still have them on vinyl LPs. "Heart of Gold" was on the "Harvest" album. The "Harvest Moon" album came out years later.
@stevenniemiec8872 2 жыл бұрын
You beat me to that correction - nice job!
@sloanpeters 2 жыл бұрын
20 years later!
@tomisdabomb02 2 жыл бұрын
Corrrrrrect!
@1_hopelesshuman 2 жыл бұрын
You beat me to it as well though I already corrected it in another post.
@danwhitehurst9592 2 жыл бұрын
Love Harvest Moon. It’s the song my wife and I had our first dance to when we got married. That song brings forth a whole day of memories.
@drewliedtke2377 3 жыл бұрын
That Joni Mitchel story legit got me choked up. What a class act.
@rickroberts1067 3 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@wandasmith8201 3 жыл бұрын
Your playing is so beautiful and calming. I so enjoyed this video. Your playing and the vocals are great. Thank you
@deadstar44 3 жыл бұрын
I had chills when I saw that special dedicated gift from her.
@brianprinty112 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I got goosebumps too! I love when real connections are made from artists to fans
@lisafuller624 3 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@detlefg.9958 Жыл бұрын
Rick, I Love your Music lists and the way you presented them! For me you are a very sympatic presenter and person! Greetings from Cologne! go on!
@MrRmshelly Жыл бұрын
I love your version of both sides now! So good!
@skdesign98 3 жыл бұрын
Gordon Lightfoot a true legend and actually one of Dylan's favourite songwriters!
@rex8958 3 жыл бұрын
Hit after hit from Gordon, one of the best of all time for sure, sadly not talked about much within the new generations
@richardl3835 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick for reminding me how much I use to enjoy Gordon Lightfoot. I recently resurrected by my turntable and records collection, but for some reason I have been skipping over my copy of the Gordon's Gold. Listening to it now.
@paullowe342 3 жыл бұрын
Agree with all of you. A Bruce Cockburn mention would have been great. Perhaps a top ten Canadian songwriter list by the great Rick Beato.
@cheneyrobert 3 жыл бұрын
🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦😎👍🏻🥂
@dougrobinson8602 3 жыл бұрын
@@richardl3835 Skipping? Maybe you need a new turntable!
@raymondlugo9960 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a rock and metal guy born in 1970. "Country Roads" is a song that my dad and I used to play when I was learning my first chords and it still brings us joy to play.
@ChristineStaats-vu4qr Жыл бұрын
We are about the same age and these were so many of my favorite songs and/or favorite song writers. Loved this so much. Thank you. Took me back to the 70's.
@clscreate1060 Жыл бұрын
Love the choices. Love the video. Terrific singer.
@vandabo 3 жыл бұрын
The biggest omission for me is Don McLean. He really seems to fit this category and he wrote some of the most beautiful songs of the era.
@dj-h8735 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely I was sure that was going to be No. Then I was going to get upset because of no Joni Michell or Carol King.
@migueldecarvalho8012 3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a show about back up vocals - how Queen did it, how country music does it, etc. Who's with me? I hate it when people ask for likes, but if you do, maybe Rick'll do a show on it.
@urbangorilla33 3 жыл бұрын
I agree whole-heartedly, vocal arrangements are the ultimate icing on the cake of a great song. And not easy to do. It needs to be arranged/scored, performed and recorded/mixed/EQ-ed etc. Complex stuff.
@alexalaserbean 3 жыл бұрын
I love to hear a Beach Boys ep.
@aaronbruce5568 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely. Even the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Zombies, and so many other artists had a great talent for creating great vocal textures.
@tbluesboye 3 жыл бұрын
"20 feet from stardom" about that subject. Check it out. Great documentary
@johnbailey3877 3 жыл бұрын
That is a phenomenal, creative and insightful suggestion !!
@skyone3106 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Love the choices. Another song that came to mind as I was listening was “Year of the Cat” - evokes a mood.
@micke3035 Жыл бұрын
A very nice gesture of Joni, the world needs more like her!
@lilly5157 Жыл бұрын
No it doesn't.
@deathbypigx3h 3 жыл бұрын
Fire and Rain is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. Glad to see it represented on the list
@kristenspencer9751 3 жыл бұрын
Every guitar player learned that song!
@supertramp78 3 жыл бұрын
Stephen Sondheim wrote Judy Collin's hit. JImmy Webb wrote Glen Campbell's hit. So how are these on a 'singer songwriter' list?
@RockandRollWoman 3 жыл бұрын
Take out any one of those covers and add Carole King. I'd add Dan Fogelberg too, and John Hiatt, even though no one knows who he is. But those are just me. Everyone has their favorites.
@c.j.rogers2422 3 жыл бұрын
Good point. Great songs, but they don't fit the criteria.
@danserdutz6700 3 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Webb's '10 Easy Pieces' album was one of the finest of that decade. He wrote, sang and played piano on each gem. Very Well Deserved
@tonymiller6847 3 жыл бұрын
Nah! Lots know Hiatt.
@jaykay6387 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. Would have thought that a "singer-songwriter" list of songs would require the "songwriter" to have actually sung the song. Kind of wrecks the list for me. And no Carol King, come on, Rick. List needs to be redone, I'm DQ'ing the whole thing!
@CTJ2619 Жыл бұрын
i really enjoy these top 20 lists - this one is no exception - a trip down memory lane
@robertkadar6856 Жыл бұрын
Regarding Judy Collins, she did write some great tunes but "Send In the Clowns" is a song written by Stephen Sondheim for the 1973 musical A Little Night Music.
@carolh5750 Жыл бұрын
I agree!
@The_Smith 3 жыл бұрын
No matter how long she's been away, Ms. Mitchell's Saskatchewan roots run deep. That was a nice thing she did.
@dont_follow5777 3 жыл бұрын
I just love Circle Game
@brucewilcox4135 3 жыл бұрын
She is from Fort McLeod Alberta, not Saskatchewan.
@The_Smith 3 жыл бұрын
@@brucewilcox4135 born there, grew up in Maidstone, Northbattleford, Saskatoon, I think we can share :)
@Orangie2008 3 жыл бұрын
Even I choked up a little that Joni Mitchell sent you that signed gift. What a treasure. I resonated clearly with each choice, sir!
@mongobanger 3 жыл бұрын
Me too
@jmarty1000 3 жыл бұрын
Heck I choked up just seeing "Both Sides Now" at #1, because I have always felt that song is the masterpiece of the art form.
@ericbors3492 10 ай бұрын
Great minds are in synch...you nailed this list Rick.
@lindachambers6053 Жыл бұрын
Agreed! Great session. I'll share this one!
@Marsllama 3 жыл бұрын
I watched numbers 20-3 and thought "wow, no Bob Dylan or Joni Mitchell yet". To me those are the two greatest songwriters ever. I couldn't pick between them. Then Dylan came at #2 and as soon as you said "she" I knew Joni was #1. I should never have doubted you!
@farsicalspeaking3356 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for including Gordon Lightfoot, and so high up the list. A poet, singer, troubadour. Wrote some of the most meaningful songs of my youth.
@dennisking7872 2 жыл бұрын
His earliest recordings with United Artists are extremely good when he was a folk troubadour back in the 1960s long before "If You Could Read My Mind" made him well known outside of his native Canada.
@georgebarry8640 2 жыл бұрын
Gordons depth sets him apart. the lyrics are truly closer to poetry. He is a treasure. Not appreciated by all..but that doesn't change the fact that he is among the best.
@billcompeau4835 2 жыл бұрын
Gordon is number 1 by a wide margin in my opinion, a real treasure
@sl6066 2 жыл бұрын
As the list counted down I was waiting to see if Gordon Lightfoot would be included and preparing to write a negative comment if he wasn’t. I was 14 and visiting a friend just a 30 minute drive from where Gordon grew up in Ontario when I heard his first album, Lightfoot, in 1964. My friend and I played that LP so much in a few days I’m surprised it didn’t wear out. Then friends and I used to walk by his house in Toronto on our way to high school, always hoping we might see him. Later I had the privilege of attending a live concert he gave at York University . We sat on a gym floor for a couple of hours within 30 feet of him. It wasn’t comfortable, but who cared. Still a huge fan and so proud of his contribution to Canadian and world music.
@spider033181 2 жыл бұрын
@@billcompeau4835 Not even close to number 1. He shouldn't even be on the list. What about Paul McCartney? John Lennon? Phil Collins? Boz Scaggs?
@mreuter892 Жыл бұрын
Rick, How could you leave off Carole King and "You've got a friend" which she wrote (by herself) and recorded on her "Tapestry " album.
@1stCorinthians2_14 Жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos so much, Rick!
@seanmegumi 3 жыл бұрын
I hope Joni, like Bob, can someday be recognised by the Nobel Committee for her always-fresh poetry. She credits her English teacher for help in avoiding clichés, a commitment that has resulted in her digging deepest, as a songwriter and as a human being. “Joni for the Nobel in Literature”!
@janetschoentrup7342 2 жыл бұрын
Laura Nyro should definitely be on the list- written a long list of songs that she and everyone else have covered- "Eli's Coming", "Stone Soul Picnic", "And when I die", "Save the country", - these are just for starters,
@guyjerry Жыл бұрын
Summer Breeze was my very first favorite song as a boy. It’s amazing to this day and I love that you rated it so high
@matthewaskren5553 Жыл бұрын
This great like usual. Really like the singer too.
@ronaldjasonind 3 жыл бұрын
Everyone's talking about some song or the other being left out, but man let's just take a moment to acknowledge the amazing musicianship of Rick and the singer dude here, blows my mind. I could literally just listen to a whole album of this amazing duo!
@davidmelton7268 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so thankful that Rick has chosen to invest the time to create these videos for us. He's an insanely skilled musician, an awesome teacher, and a great role model in a whole bunch of ways. Thanks Rick, we appreciate all you do!!!
@desertgirl45 3 жыл бұрын
Yes....Rick & his singer guy are just great!
@GlamorganManor 3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing about an album!
@hanreality.7266 3 жыл бұрын
No, I wasn’t feeling it for the singer.
@JohnResciniti 3 жыл бұрын
The full versions of these songs with those two performers would make a hell of an album!
@cameronhume2063 3 жыл бұрын
Some great hidden gems on here. Billy Joel would have to be on the list for me though
@lindachambers6053 Жыл бұрын
Love the vocalist on this. Amazing that he just belted out twenty songs in a row without missing a beat!
@fredricakenna3554 Жыл бұрын
Love you both - the vocalist - love this guy! ❤️❤️
@carajoydecelles657 10 ай бұрын
I did notice his near collapse toward the end, good to see he recovered
@minniesfishies3024 Жыл бұрын
Take Me Home, Country Roads was primarily written by Bill Danoff, with finishing touches added by Denver. Bill also was the primary writer of "Afternoon Delight". A 2-hit wonder as a writer!
@MrFloyd-te1nh 3 жыл бұрын
Heart Of Gold is from the album called "Harvest"; "Harvest Moon" is a different album
@ILoveDawko 3 жыл бұрын
Both amazing albums, and I couldn't believe it when I looked up the year Harvest Moon was released!
@mikereiss4216 3 жыл бұрын
@@ILoveDawko Harvest Moon is better imo. There's one wonky track on the original.
@MrFloyd-te1nh 3 жыл бұрын
I love both albums! there isn't one song I don't like
@ronmer 3 жыл бұрын
Townes Van Zandt, and John Prine needed at least an honorary mention. Townes is/was amazing. Even Dylan wanted to record with him. Prine was/is an American treasure.
@c.j.rogers2422 3 жыл бұрын
Was, unfortunately. Mr. Prine died just over 1 year ago.
@barakbalestrery4138 3 жыл бұрын
Yep he was American treasure. Friends of Science is a favorite of mine. " Friends of Science say the world will end most any day. And I say that's okay, becsuse I don't live here anyway.
@BlackAxe-ti7tj 2 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised that I had to read so many comments without someone mentioning Townes Van Zandt. He's one of my favourites!
@davidyohalem629 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlackAxe-ti7tj Mentor of Steve Earle, who is also strangely absent.
@brin57 2 ай бұрын
@@davidyohalem629 Even Steve Earle himself could be on this list
@XCodeHelpHub Жыл бұрын
Love this list Rick! Cat Steven's and Joni Mitchell finally make it. You have the right #1 which such a beautiful piece of music composition.
@johnhiggins6800 Жыл бұрын
Man, that was fun guys! Great job Rick and Jason!
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