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Re: writers that inspire you- just out of curiosty

null@example.com (cvb230) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:37:16 +0000

I can't believe only one person I've read hear mentioned Brain Wilson. My opinion of course but he wrote some great songs. Lennon and McCartney are also on my list. All the guys from Buffalo Springfield and all their songs and bands that followed. Joni Mitchell, Tom Waits, Tori Amos. Like another guy said, I could make another list tomorrow and include all new names.

I have a tune but can't put words to it.

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null@example.com (mona77) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 06:16:51 +0000

Definitely Taylor Swift.

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null@example.com (daddycool) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:00:53 +0000

although i love 60's sounds and country my inspiration came from chordie artists,just reading through their posts gave me the kickstart,my shortycoming is i cant read or write music so basically play by ear and what i've learnt since i joined.....stay cool

Re: writers that inspire you- just out of curiosty

null@example.com (steelstrings) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 09:06:48 +0000

Any singer/band that can write a really good song. I'm really starting to like Guns 'n Roses. Slash's solos are so... inspiring.

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null@example.com (billy2460) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 09:03:41 +0000

christy hennessy is a fantastic songwriter did not read or write but still managed to come up with great songs. His music made me decide to learn to play guitar.
He used to put words on a tape recorder then put sections together to write his songs, Very down to earth artist now sadly passed away.
Another cracking songwriter is alan hull {lindisfarne] i have followed lindisfarne since the start and alan has wrote some classics

Re: writers that inspire you- just out of curiosty

null@example.com (KAP54) — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:54:39 +0000

Wow!!! Good question
Lyrically it would have to be...John Lennon, Neil Young, Bob Dylan,Van Morrison, Don Henley,John Prine, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon and the list goes on.
Lots of good links posted here to artists I have never heard of but will be keeping an eye out for in the future.

KAP54

Re: writers that inspire you- just out of curiosty

null@example.com (Phill Williams) — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:33:20 +0000

I dont believe a song is just words or just music or just the singer or how good the backing is! it's got to be all of them and sometimes just one or two in the mix, hope that makes sense to you. With that in mind my list would have to include;

Jon Anderson...[Yes]
Ian Anderson...[Jethro Tull]
George Harrison
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
Peter Gabriel
Phil Collins
the list would go on for ever,
I'm also very partial to Brian Wilson, that guy from Nickelback, anything by the Eagles etc.

I was listening to Whitesnake Greatest Hits on my way home from my gig last night [I love metal] and even though the music and singing were XLNT, the words left a whole lot to be desired! but it's done them no harm, has it?

phill

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null@example.com (dino48) — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:48:44 +0000

BOB dylan,George Harrison,Neil young,Paul simon,Van Morrison and Willie Nelson.

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null@example.com (stretch papa) — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:37:33 +0000

Hello all.
ALOT of inspiring artists have been mentioned. I grew up listening to everything from oldies to Death Metal. I also was an M.C. (rapper for those who might think I was in a wedding band) 8-)
through the 90's so I have an appreciation for rappers who consider rhhymin' an artform and take time to develop a poem over beats. So all that to say I really like:

Abstract (A Tribe Called Quest)
Sup the Chemist (SFC)
Kool Mo Dee
Alot of old school rappers. I won't bore you with the names. Just thought it was worth mentioning.

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null@example.com (rolandcdx) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:40:17 +0000

Hands down, the best singer/songwriter I've ever heard is Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20.

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null@example.com (cameronkl7) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:42:54 +0000

For me its, Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, Jackson Browne Bob Dylan, Goose Creek Symphony John Mellencamp, Don Henley, John Prine, I'm sure there are lots of others, but my mind is tired now...I'm going to bed now!

Cam

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null@example.com (geoaguiar) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:14:32 +0000

upyerkilt wrote:

The person to inspire me to write my first song was Syd Barrett.
Ken

Yuo didn't shave your head and eye brows did you? Agreed...great songs from an extremely disturbed person. What a shame

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null@example.com (wmcdrum) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:10:50 +0000

for me it has to merle haggard. he has a great way of expressing feelings when writing and you almost think it`s you he`s singing about.there`s a guy from liverpool called charlie landsborough and you need to read his lyrics.he has a way of telling a story through other peopls eyes.one comes to mind about a young blind girl when she asks her dad what colour is the wind.man the way he writes those lyrics you think he was blind himself.there are some great one liners in songs too that make you sit upand take notice.i think to myself at times i wish i had written that line.

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null@example.com (GoodbyeBlueSky) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:38:34 +0000

bonedaddy wrote:

last_rebel wrote:
I know a mouse and he hasen't got a house, I dont know why I cal him Gerald
Thats awesome . I have a thing for random lyrycs I guess....
Saw some great names here, its interesting to me to see the influences and how they show themselves in the different styles I see here on chordie.
That was Pink Floyd's Bike from Piper At The Gates Of Dawn - Their first album. Check it out it's very good!

I LOVE that song, know all the lyrics by heart , great music video too.
The devil worshipping gingerbread men is a bit freaky though...

-Kerry-

Re: writers that inspire you- just out of curiosty

null@example.com (bonedaddy) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:59:18 +0000

last_rebel wrote:

I know a mouse and he hasen't got a house, I dont know why I cal him Gerald
Thats awesome . I have a thing for random lyrycs I guess....
Saw some great names here, its interesting to me to see the influences and how they show themselves in the different styles I see here on chordie.

That was Pink Floyd's Bike from Piper At The Gates Of Dawn - Their first album. Check it out it's very good!