Greatest Songwriter of all time

An excellent nomination @roxy54! Difford and Tillbrooks albums as members of Squeeze are mighty fine, amongst the best of the 2nd British Invasion (1977 and into the 80’s), as are their duo albums. In 1982 I saw Squeeze live in London, and they were also a good live band.

Another excellent UK Power Pop songwriter is the late John Wicks, of The Records. I had the pleasure of playing some live shows with John after he moved to L.A. in the 90’s. A very sweet (and funny!) guy.

I haven't kept up with this thread. Has Marshall Crenshaw's name been invoked?

The world is much more than your settlement ... Time - much longer than you live ...

Are you sure you know all the music in the world ???

Many people never went beyond their state at all and only know what the TV tells them ... But this does not prevent them from peremptorly compiling a list ))) 

I'd have to say Antônio Carlos Jobim, George Gershwin,and Lennon and McCartney are up there

Townes Van Zandt, Patty Griffith and Tom Waits sure are good

1) Tool

2) Radiohead

3) Pink Floyd

4) Tom Petty

5) Peter Gabriel

6) Nirvana

7) Royksopp

8) Agnes Obel

9) Mumford & Sons

10) Nine Inch Nail

Though I may play with the order, check out my blog if you want to see descriptions and more.

I also have a lesser known audiophile list for people looking to discover more music.

Paul Williams

Leon Russell

Carol King