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!

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

Props to Jason Tillery for knocking it out of the park, great pipes!

@Adrienne1eh

Жыл бұрын

Wichita Lineman..... wow!

@NamathCB

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Love when he shows up in these videos! Know I'm in for a treat.

@JB-ti7bl

Жыл бұрын

Wish he'd lose the gum. YUCK!

@izekiey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah Jason your voice is really EPIC and it’s impressive how you can sing such a wide range of songs. Sure it might be a different approach (I noticed ppl complaining in the chat) but I appreciate the artistic diversity in your range. Nice work! Also who cares if he chews gum 😂 it’s a KZread video he’s not performing at the grand opera LoL And plus you all obviously watched the video so it wasn’t really a turn off 🤷‍♂️ great work Jason and good list Rick 👍

“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

Ай бұрын

I believe the song is titled "Clouds."

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.

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.

Jason Tillery does a terrific job covering all these phenomenal artists, and Rick does a super job as always. Great list! 👏🏼

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.

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!

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.

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

11 ай бұрын

Underrated ? not by Dylan who once said : " When it comes to songwriting, I'm not fearing anyone but Kris Kristofferson"

I'm 62. I lived through the whole Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Carly Simon, Carol King etc., etc. . movement . It's only been in this past year or less that I really started listening to Joni's songs. Wow a whole new , but old world has really opened up for me. Joni Mitchell is a spiritual down to earth beautiful flower child hippie. I'da loved hanging out in nature & at the beach with her. Joni deserved #1 on this chart. Love you Joni ❤🪶🌻🍀☮

@davidyohalem629

Ай бұрын

63 makes you a bit young for an as-it-happened appreciator of Joni, Carly and Carole.

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!

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.

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.

I love your channel so much Rick! Your beautiful perception of music helps me through hard times

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

what i learned from this video is that any song can be a pearl jam song with the right singer lol

@jamesweldon9726

2 жыл бұрын

I thought his rendering of Neil Diamond sounded like Scott Stapp (of Creed) attempting it.

@PlayaSinNombre

2 жыл бұрын

This guy is what Pearl Jam could have been... if they had hired a singer that could enunciate...

@bartdevries8531

2 жыл бұрын

With the wrong singer, you mean. Can’t stand the vocals.

@jasperchance3382

2 жыл бұрын

@@PlayaSinNombre songwriting isn't all that good, either

@BakedNConfused

2 жыл бұрын

@@bartdevries8531 Pearl Jam - Black Is one of *thee* greatest songs ever . Check yoself

Paul Simon is my favorite songwriter. A poet and a one man band.

@penismightier9278

11 ай бұрын

He should write a song about that. I bet it'd catch on.

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

2 ай бұрын

@@lololomo5484 nope JT wrote it about a personal friend

"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!

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.

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.

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!

Good to see Rick giving "America" and Jim Croce props. Underrated.

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.

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

10 ай бұрын

​@@Peanutdenver apparently only US singer songwriters are worth a damn?

@matthewrammig

10 ай бұрын

I can’t listen to “And So it Goes” without tearing up.

@carajoydecelles657

9 ай бұрын

Joni is Canadian. But I did think a lot of great European artists were missing.

Amazing singing Jason! So warm and expressive

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!

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.

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! .

Great choices, Rick. Loved them all as they brought back fond memories of songs wafting through the halls of my college dorms. Thank you.

#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 KZread) “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 :)

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”!

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!

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 🙂

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

2 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.

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 !!

1-maggy May 2-heart of gold 3-cats in the cradle 4-everything i own 5-running on empty 6-sister golden hair 7-sending the cloud 8-rocket man 9-dannys song 10-wild world 11-take me home, country road 12-fire and rain 13-operator-jim croce 14-i AM i said 15-witchita lineman 16-homeward bound 17-summer breeze 18-carefree highway 19-the times their are a changin 20-both sides now

What a fantastic collection of songs. Great guns Rick. I sang along to every one of them.

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

Joni really set the example of how to appreciate what Rick does, sharing the greatness of great artists' work.

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.

Man, that was fun guys! Great job Rick and Jason!

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.

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.

i really enjoy these top 20 lists - this one is no exception - a trip down memory lane

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!!!

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

Ай бұрын

@@saucyjk6453 He should be disqualified. He always worked with a lyricist (Taupin), never wrote a word.

@davidyohalem629

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...

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 KZread 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

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss

@marnaehrech1223

Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing it. Blessings!

@XX-ol7lf

Жыл бұрын

Big hugs. 🙅‍♂️

@markhasleton6403

Жыл бұрын

Hang in there ,darlin'

@melodynearlyful

Жыл бұрын

@@markhasleton6403 Thank you.

Rick, I love your videos. They have brought back so many memories.

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,

Props to your singer. That was a tough gig.

A very nice gesture of Joni, the world needs more like her!

@lilly5157

Жыл бұрын

No it doesn't.

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. 👊

No Carol King? I regard Tapestry as one of the greatest singer songwriter albums of all time.

@kenkeaton6824

3 жыл бұрын

This is who I thought would be at least #2.

@jgamb914

3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@bigbaby9189

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no! Just started the vid and that’s a massive disappointment

@spearsba

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@steponikchad9859

3 жыл бұрын

Oooh, Carol King. Definitely.

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

Im glad Joni topped the mens club, and heartwarming to see her response. That song makes me cry.

@karenbaldwin-porter7295

11 ай 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.

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.

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”!

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

Ай бұрын

@@hosstbl1 Many by Gram Parsons. Her taste is impeccable.

Thank you Rick, I'll learn these our of respect to the lesson! Much appreciated, I learn something every time I visit your content.

Awesome Rick!! Can't stop binging, keep up the great content. Love it 😀

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

Ай бұрын

@@davidyohalem629 Even Steve Earle himself could be on this list

I’m surprised he didn’t have Leonard Cohen in the list. He’s got to have been one of the best singer songwriters of all time.

@deanschulze3129

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, Yes! Bono Called Cohen's Hallelujah the most perfect song ever.

@francislill7599

2 жыл бұрын

And Brian Wilson is one of the best

@normatible9795

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. No Jim messinA, either..l guess they are his personal choices..imagine, Leonard Cohen was missed out but America is included

@hoborock007

2 жыл бұрын

@@normatible9795 We like America

@normatible9795

2 жыл бұрын

@@hoborock007 I like America too. In 1980, America performed at the arane ta coliseum in Manila and though I’m pregnant with my 3rd child, I bought a ticket to see them. That’s how I love America,the band. I only wanted to see Jim Messina included

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.

Missing I don’t want to talk about it - Crazy Horse Night Moves - Bob Seger I still miss someone - Johnny Cash Nobody’s Darling but Mine - Merle Haggard Sunday Morning Coming Down - Kris Kristofferson The Road - Danny O’Keefe

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 KZread....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!

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.

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.

I love your version of both sides now! So good!

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

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?

Beautiful songs I listened for the first time, thank you

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.

Warren Zevon to me at least, is one of the most underrated songwriters of our time. His contemporaries have nothing but praise but it never translated to the wider public. Can we see some Zevon content Rick?

@notbraindead7298

3 жыл бұрын

Brian Irvine: Good Comment! I also think Zevon was a "unique" singer/songwriter of exceptional talent.

@jonchristiansen51

2 жыл бұрын

I waited in anticipation for Warren...

@whoarethebrainpigs

2 жыл бұрын

absolutely ///didnt notice he was absent...and just realised Lenny was missing...Rick's usually on the money but a couple snuck through to the keeper here ,,,Donald Fagan. anyone???

@georgesekavec1020

2 жыл бұрын

Glad that this is at least one of the top comments, one of the most unappreciated talents of all time.

@baronfyrewhine

2 жыл бұрын

It was either Warren Zevon or Al Yankovic and I for one was glad to see that Rick chose Al. If there's a choice between mediocre level talent novelty song writers, Al wins every time.

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!

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!

Great video! Great list! Thank you, again.

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.

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.

Great list! Love your videos, keep up the wonderful work!

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!

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 :)

If there ever was a Renaissance woman, it is Joni Mitchell.

@jalgratturMBA

3 жыл бұрын

If there ever was a Renaissance vocalist, it is Jason Tillery

@urbangorilla33

3 жыл бұрын

I just noticed yesterday that Google lists her as a painter, so, yeah.

Great minds are in synch...you nailed this list Rick.

The depth and quality of Van Morrison’s catalog earns him a place here.

@Downunder_Son

Жыл бұрын

Yep good call ✔

@AbbeyRoadkill1

11 ай бұрын

No Van Morrison is definitely an oversight.

@michaelanderson5442

8 ай бұрын

Always overlooked, never copied, iconic songs!

@lemonninja9932

7 ай бұрын

100 percent. Couldn’t believe Van the man didn’t make this list.

@t-bo-lesotho

3 ай бұрын

No Stevie Wonder or David Bowie, either. Or Tim Hardin. Or Nick Drake.

Some great hidden gems on here. Billy Joel would have to be on the list for me though

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.

I enjoy your videos so much, Rick!

Rick, I think your analysis of rock and other genres of music is some of the best ever done. For the life of me, though, I can't quite figure out why you would leave Lennon or McCartney off this list.

@sagwa__2128

Жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@HornDude59

Жыл бұрын

They would get blocked.

@MultiMusicfan99

Жыл бұрын

@@HornDude59 if that had been an issue with this post, I think Rick would have acknowledged it. It hasn't stopped him in the past.

@michaelraiger623

7 ай бұрын

That’s why they are doing these songs. To avoid copyright. You can cover anybody this way.

I feel like there is a big gap where Carol King should be.

@davidcopson5800

2 жыл бұрын

Well, he's done his list now, so it's too late baby.

@joemarshall4226

2 жыл бұрын

And Laura Nyro

@AlyoshaKaramazov.

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidcopson5800 , too clever.

@joemarshall4226

2 жыл бұрын

I like Carole King...who doesn't?...but which of her songs stands up there with Mr Tambourine Man, Sounds of Silence, Hallelujah, Operator, Both Sides Now, or John Prine's Paradise....i guess Up On The Roof would be the one....it's a great song..... .

@thekevinkaye

2 жыл бұрын

@@joemarshall4226 (You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Woman, You've Got a Friend, It's Too Late, Crying in the Rain, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, So Far Away

Joni Mitchell, what a class act! I really liked that "Amelia" episode, apparently she did too, how cool!

Rick, loved that Wichita Lineman was on the list - one of my all-time favorites!! Thank you for an enjoyable listen!

I love your countdown videos, Rick! Keep em coming! :)

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!

That was a wonderful trip down memory lane. Wish the kids of today had a constant supply of the music we did. It was part of what brought us together. Thank you both.

Love all of these. Such musical masters! I think it's amazing that Joni Mitchell, sent that to you. Awesome.

Perfect list!