About this episode

The episode discusses The New York Times' list of the greatest songwriters, analyzing surprising picks and rankings.

In this conversation, we dive into The New York Times list of the greatest songwriters and break down some of the most surprising picks, questionable rankings, and undeniable legends that made the cut. From hip hop to pop to classic songwriting icons, we give our unfiltered thoughts on who deserved their spot, who was ranked too high, and who got left out completely. Expect strong opinions, debates, and a real discussion about what it actually means to be one of the greatest songwriters of all time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Dead End Hip Hop

Topics covered

• songwriters
• music rankings
• hip hop
• pop music
• classic songwriting
• debate
• music commentary

Keywords

• songwriters
• New York Times
• music
• hip hop
• pop
• classic
• rankings
• debate
• opinions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The New York Times

Books & works: 30 Greatest Songwriters List

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