I've been corrected on the 'Whole Lotta Rosie' lyrics... "42-39-56... YOU COULD SAY SHE GOT IT ALL!" Can't believe I never noticed that!

Most people think Jim Morrison wrote all the Doors songs, but Robby Krieger wrote several great songs as well.

@mikejerantmusic

4 күн бұрын

The Doors are a band where EVERY member contributed significantly to the songwriting.

Peter Brown wrote for Cream.

Morrissey that was a real unexpected curveball. Good job man. Anxiously waiting for your part to.

@mikejerantmusic

29 күн бұрын

Awesome, thanks! I've always been a huge fan, I think Morrissey's writing is brilliant.

@mikejerantmusic

29 күн бұрын

Disco Pink Floyd was something I wasn't expecting to hear! 😀

Paul Rodgers is a name I just have to mention. So much great content for both Free and Bad Company. You know I worry such a lot And I would give all I've got Just to have someone believe in me Just to do that and put me Back on evenly.... Just like the guitar list, part 2 is necessary. Great list, great entertainment listing to your breakdown.

@mikejerantmusic

2 ай бұрын

Oh man, I totally forgot about Rodgers! He would have to make a Top 10 Vocalists list as well.

Apart from the ones you've already mentioned, I consider all of the following to be astounding rock lyricists, because to me all of their music belongs inside the rock umbrella, whether it be folk, country, fusion or whatever: - Bob Dylan - Leonard Cohen - Elvis Costello - Joni Mitchell - Gordon Lightfoot - Al Stewart - Bernie Taupin - Donovan - Kate Bush - Bob Seger - Paul McCartney - Gord Downie - Ian Anderson - Cat Stevens - Dave Cousins - Justin Hayward - Warren Zevon - Donald Fagen - Kris Kristofferson - Peter Gabriel - Joan Armatrading - Shawn Phillips - Dwight Yoakam - Anthony Kiedis - John Lydon - Bruce Cockburn - Stevie Wonder - John Fogerty - Carole King - Geezer Butler - Frank Zappa - John Kay - Dave Gahan - Kurt Cobain - Steven Tyler

@mikejerantmusic

Ай бұрын

Great list, several of the names there were under serious consideration for my video, including Joni, Taupin and Steven Tyler.

Again great list. Here are some I thought of, Rod Argent of The Zombies & Argent, Robbie Robertson of The Band, Donald Fagen of Steely Dan, Bernie Taupin / Elton John

@mikejerantmusic

2 ай бұрын

Great suggestions! I dig 'em all, Fagen in particular probably should have been in there, so good.

Solid list, nothing controversial. You of course saved yourself major grief (from me) by making sure to include Pratt 😁As always - I enjoyed the nuggets of trivia... I learned a thing or 10 here. What song did AC/DC block?

@mikejerantmusic

2 ай бұрын

Cool, thanks! Yeah, Peart was a lock from the beginning. I tried to use a really cool live clip of 'Sin City' from the old Midnight Special show but I don't think it matters, I've always heard they're notorious for blocking everything so it was expected.

My top 3 would be Bon, DLR and Steven Tyler.

@mikejerantmusic

2 ай бұрын

Those three definitely in a class of their own when it comes to hard rock.

Glad you covered Robert Hunter - big Dead fan here.

@mikejerantmusic

2 ай бұрын

Love that guy! I didn't fully appreciate The Dead until I got a little older, maybe had something to do with fully grasping his lyrics.

Good list there Berty.

@mikejerantmusic

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! And thanks for the correction on the AC/DC lyric. Can't believe I've heard that wrong all these years.

how on earth could you overlook Procol Harum's Keith Reed, to me the best lyricist ever!?

@mikejerantmusic

2 ай бұрын

Lots of worthy lyricists out there... in a Top 10 great people will inevitably get left out!

Don Walker, keyboard player for Australian rock legends Cold Chisel. For example their classic 70's song about the Vietnam war, Khe Sahn. Also, Choir Girl, Saturday Night, Breakfast at Sweethearts. Jimmy Barnes on vocals.

@mikejerantmusic

Ай бұрын

I have to admit I'm not familiar with that band, I will check it out.

@lupcokotevski2907

Ай бұрын

@@mikejerantmusic For many, they are Australia's best ever rock band. They were released overseas, but their songs are very Australia centric. Don Walker has a physics degree in quantum mechanics and worked in weapons research in the early 70's. When I lived in Sydney I would see him in my local cafe in Kings Cross writing lyrics.

@mikejerantmusic

Ай бұрын

@@lupcokotevski2907 Just listened to Khe Sahn, great lyrics, thanks for that!

@lupcokotevski2907

Ай бұрын

@@mikejerantmusic No worries. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers.

My personal favorites: Smokey Robinson Paul Westerberg of The Replacements Neil Young Dylan Arthur Lee of Love John Lennon Graham Parker (and the Rumor) Van Morrison Morrissey Robert Pollard (Guided by Voices) Costello Lloyd Cole Jim Morrison

@mikejerantmusic

9 сағат бұрын

I need to do more lyricists...

The only name I'd through into the mix, which hasn't already been mentioned in either the video or the comments to date, would be Patti Smith. I think it's a bit of an oversight to consider Robert Hunter solely as a lyricist in a similar vein to Taupin, as whilst I appreciate he didn't perform with the Dead, he was a fine performer in his own right with a string of credtable albums.

@mikejerantmusic

4 күн бұрын

Interesting, I have honestly never heard any of Hunter's work outside of The Dead, so my inclusion of him on this list was purely based on that. That's a great thing about doing this channel, I'm constantly learning as I go.

I would have to have Paul Simon in my top 10.

@mikejerantmusic

7 күн бұрын

Sure, I thought hard about putting him on there, brilliant! Simon and Garfunkel will be appearing in my next 1968 Top 10 video for Bookends.

Geezer Butler and Pete Brown would be my picks over the likes of Bon Scott and David Lee Roth.

@mikejerantmusic

16 күн бұрын

Fair enough, both really good! It's crazy how many people think Ozzy wrote all those lyrics.

Jim Steinman and Meatloaf

@mikejerantmusic

Ай бұрын

Ah yeah, thanks for that! I like how he brought a sort of Musical Theater vibe to Rock and Roll.

For lyrics not pertaining to rocking or partying hard, my top pick would be Neil Peart. And as a couple of surprise picks I'd say Brian May who could come with surprisingly poignant lyrics at times, (eg White Man, '39, Hammer To Fall) and Jimi Hendrix.

@mikejerantmusic

18 күн бұрын

Yeah, I like your surprise picks, you hear those names and you immediately think guitar but I agree, good lyrics too!

@user-qb1sm3rk9r

18 күн бұрын

@@mikejerantmusic With Hendrix I'm not really referring to the Foxy Lady type rock cliche stuff but his more reflective songs like Castles Made Of Sand, Little Wing and 1983. All evocative stuff. But sure , Jimi has some pretty good rock lyrics too!

@mikejerantmusic

18 күн бұрын

Yes, I agree about Hendrix. Wind Cries Mary is one of his best lyrics, I think.

Hi Mike , another non-member lyric collaborator is Keith Reid for Procol Harem. , Dean ( in Syracuse)

@mikejerantmusic

2 ай бұрын

Ah, thanks! That's a band I need to explore more thoroughly.

@wayofthinkin

2 ай бұрын

You are very welcome. It goes without saying that I love your channel. You have incredible insight into classic rock masterpieces. I'm a 72 year old drummer who saw Led Zeppelin in concert in Nov. 1969. , Dean ( in Syracuse)

@mikejerantmusic

2 ай бұрын

@@wayofthinkin I envy you seeing Zeppelin back then!

I’m with most of the other commenters, (Davies, Springsteen, for sure) and I understand you excluding Dylan and Paul Simon (not really rock in my opinion) but including Bon Scott and David Lee Roth and leaving off Elvis Costello leaves me baffled. Even if you’re not a fan there’s no getting around the quality of the lyrics, and they can be interpreted in so many ways. And did you leave Layla off your 1970 album list? I’ll have to disagree with you on that one. Do admire you on your boosting Pete Townshend. And it wasn’t just The Who. There’s a lot of great writing on Rough Mix and Empty Glass as well. But respect to you Mike!

@mikejerantmusic

Ай бұрын

Thanks for weighing in, I really appreciate (respectful) disagreement! I completely understand what you're saying, Costello is a great lyricist (and composer). Regarding Roth and Scott: The way I look at it, Rock and Roll didn't start out with subtle lyrics with deep meanings and multiple interpretations. It began with Tutti Frutti and Great Balls Of Fire, so I think there will always be a place for lyricists who are just goofy and fun (yet clever), and I wanted that side represented, too. You're right, I did not include Layla in my 1970 top ten. That album would certainly be deserving, but Clapton just doesn't happen to be a personal favorite of mine. In spite of that, I did include him in my top 10 most influential rock guitarists, as there's no denying his significance in that regard. I'm a huge Townshend fan, one of the most thoughtful lyricists out there in my opinion.

Pete Sinfield writing for ELP

@mikejerantmusic

Ай бұрын

Ah, yes, thanks! And King Crimson, too!

Stephen Patrick Morrissey

@mikejerantmusic

Ай бұрын

Yes, I was thrilled to include him! I took some heat for it, as I'm sure you know he has many haters, but I've always thought the guy was brilliant.

David Lee Roth?? Why not Bruce or Paul Simon?

@mikejerantmusic

2 ай бұрын

Love Paul Simon, definitely could have put him on the list. Springsteen never really did much for me, although I appreciate why lots of people like him. Roth is there because I think he's a great and very clever rock lyricist, simple as that. As I said in my intro, not all lyrics need be deep and profound, Rock and Roll is about fun, and Roth is fun.

@markphillips3186

2 ай бұрын

Personally I would drop David Lee Roth and included Bruce Springsteen. Also, personally, I would have included Elvis Costello. On his first six albums Costello created sublime lyrics on pretty much every song on those albums. Finally I would find room for Bob Dylan. Definitely he was a rock performer from Highway 61 Revisited onwards. I would also include Richard Thompson brilliant lyrics and electric guitar especially on I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight and Shoot Out the Lights. But I guess, like Dylan, he is too folky?

@mikejerantmusic

2 ай бұрын

@@markphillips3186 Some great mentions there. I knew Roth would be controversial but I do think he was very unique in the realm of hard rock. You're right about Dylan, he definitely had some rock stuff. Richard Thompson is great, but damn it's hard when you've only got 10...

Joe Strummer?

@mikejerantmusic

Ай бұрын

Ah, thanks for that! I was never a huge Clash fan, but he was a good lyricist.

Enjoyed video but surely Dylan & Springsteen need inclusion

@mikejerantmusic

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! In the case of Dylan I think most of his classic stuff is more in the folk category, I agree he's an amazing lyricist. Springsteen has certainly written some great songs but his stuff has never resonated enough with me to include it in a personal Top 10.

You had some qualifiers but how are Dylan, Neil Young or RAY DAVIES not on this list? Both Morrison and Townshend admitted to directly trying to emulate “All Day and All of the Night” with Doors “Hello I Love You” and The Who “Can’t Explain”. I get no having Joni or Lightfoot. After you put Neal Peart on here I ducked out because I’m sure REM is coming or Axl Rose or others whose poetry is worse than what we might read in a high school yearbook…and if Springsteen is on here or Queen and John Fogerty is not, well your opinion is very flawed.

@mikejerantmusic

Ай бұрын

Dylan, Neil Young and Ray Davies are all great lyricists. Of the three I am particularly fond of Young, I recently featured After The Gold Rush, Harvest and On The Beach in my Top 10 Albums of 1970, 1972 and 1974 videos. I seriously considered Joni for my Best Lyricists vid, I think she's wonderful. Not sure how the inclusion of Neil Peart would be a predictor for REM and Axl Rose, but since you "ducked out" I can assure you that neither one were on my list (although I think Stipe is quite good).

Bono David Bowie Chris Cornell John Lennon Paul McCartney Jim Morrison Stevie Nicks Roger Waters Thom Yorke Neil Young

@mirandak3273

Ай бұрын

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@mikejerantmusic

Ай бұрын

Ooh, forgot about Yorke and Cornell, good calls!

@mikejerantmusic

Ай бұрын

@@mirandak3273 Very cool, I like what you did there!

@aladinsane10

Ай бұрын

Where is Marc Bolan? I drive a rolls royce but is good from my voice.

Ray Davies, is not on the top ten, waist my time

@mikejerantmusic

2 ай бұрын

Davies is great, just not in my personal Top 10. Tastes vary, that's what makes life interesting.