Who is the number 1 songwriter of all time?

1. Bob Dylan. Last weekend we asked our readers to vote for the best songwriter of all time. The winner, in an absolute blow-out, is Bob Dylan.
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Who is the best selling songwriter of all time?

The most successful songwriters in terms of number one singles are John Lennon (1940-80) and Paul McCartney (b. 18 Jun 1942).
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Who is the greatest songwriter alive?

They've put Bob Dylan at number one, followed by Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits (with Kathleen Brennan), Paul McCartney, Leonard Cohen, Brian Wilson, Elvis Costello, Joni Mitchell and Prince.
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Who is the most prolific singer songwriter of all time?

Diane Warren is considered to be among the most prolific and successful contemporary songwriter of our time. A quick glance at her list of Top Ten hits reveals a range of musical genres and styles so diverse it's difficult to believe the songs could have come from the same person.
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Who is the most famous songwriter now?

Unsurprisingly Ed Sheeran has the top spot in 2017's Top 10 most successful songwriters. He has written countless songs for himself and for other artists, including Justin Bieber, One Direction and Taylor Swift.
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Top 10 Critically and Commercially Acclaimed Songwriters



Who is #1 in the world in Spotify?

As you can see below, with just over 84 million monthly listeners, Ed Sheeran remains comfortably in the lead, despite having not released a new studio album since = in October 2021.
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Who has the most Top 10 hits of all time?

Throughout his career, Drake has now charted 54 top 10 hits, by far the most among all artists.
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Who is the richest singer songwriter?

The 20 Richest Songwriters of All Time
  1. Andrew Lloyd Weber Net Worth: $1.2 billion.
  2. Paul McCartney Net Worth: $1.2 billion. ...
  3. Jay-Z Net Worth $900 million. ...
  4. Sean Combs Net Worth: $825 million. ...
  5. John Lennon Net Worth of estate: $800 million. ...
  6. Dr. ...
  7. Bono Net Worth: $700 million. ...
  8. Madonna Net Worth: $590 million. ...
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What songwriter has made the most money?

The richest songwriter of all time is Andrew Lloyd Webber. Webber is an English composer and impresario of musical theatre. He's composed songs for the most loved musicals, such as Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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Who is the greatest female songwriter of all time?

  • 8: Dorothy Fields. ...
  • 7: Joni Mitchell. ...
  • 6: Memphis Minnie. ...
  • 5: Loretta Lynn. ...
  • 4: Carole King. ...
  • 3: Laura Nyro. ...
  • 2: Patti Smith. ...
  • 1: Lucinda Williams. There are a few good reasons to put Lucinda Williams atop this list of the best female songwriters.
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Who has sung the most songs in the world?

1. Most recorded artist in music history - Asha Bhosle.
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Who has written the most pop songs?

Musical career

Martin is the songwriter with the third-most number-one singles on the chart, behind only Paul McCartney (32) and John Lennon (26). In addition, he is tied with George Martin for the most Hot 100 number-one songs as a producer, with 25 as of 2021.
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What is the 1 Beatles song of all time?

Read on for the complete list.
  • 1. " A Hard Day's Night" (1964, A Hard Day's Night)
  • 2. " A Day in the Life" (1967, Sgt. ...
  • "Yesterday" (1965, Help!)
  • 4. " Strawberry Fields Forever" (1967, Magical Mystery Tour)
  • 5. " Something" (1969, Abbey Road)
  • 6. " She Loves You" (1963, Past Masters)
  • 7. " Let It Be" (1970, Let It Be)
  • 8. "
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Who is the best songwriter of the 21st century?

Sia Is The 21st Century's Most Resilient Songwriter Topline writers like Sia shape the sound of pop most directly — and everyone from Rihanna to Halsey to Beyoncé has been impacted by the shape created by Sia's voice and songwriting.
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What is the most played song of all time?

Yet “It's a Small World,” also known as “It's a Small, Small World” and “It's a Small World (After All),” is very likely the most played song in music history — nearly 50 million times.
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What singer does not write their songs?

Frank Sinatra - It was fairly common for singers at the time to have songs written for them, but it might still come as a shock to some that Ol' Blues Eyes had nothing to do with the writing of his songs.
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How much does a songwriter make for a #1 hit?

The songwriter is paid a mechanical royalty every time an album or single is sold. In the United States, the amount songwriters are owed is set by law at 9.1 cents or 1.75 cents per minute of playing time, whichever is greater.
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Do artists get paid every time their song is played on the radio?

As we've mentioned earlier, in most markets, both songwriters and recording artists are typically paid royalties any time their music is played on the radio.
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Who has the most #1 albums?

  • As a musician, Paul McCartney has the most number-one albums, with 27. This includes 19 albums from his work with The Beatles, 3 solo albums, and 5 albums as a part of his 1970s group Wings. ...
  • Barbra Streisand is the only artist to have number 1 albums in six different decades.
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What song spent longest at number 1?

The songs that spent the longest at Number 1
  • Frankie Laine – I Believe (18 weeks) ...
  • Bryan Adams – (Everything I Do) I Do It For You (16 weeks) ...
  • Wet Wet Wet – Love Is All Around (15 weeks) ...
  • Drake – One Dance (15 weeks) ...
  • Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody (14 weeks) ...
  • Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You (14 weeks)
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Who has the most #1 on Billboard?

The Beatles, unsurprisingly, lead the way with a record 20 No. 1s, all earned between 1964 and 1970.
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Who is the most streamed artist ever?

Most streamed artists on Spotify – Results

Expectedly, the most streamed artist of all-time is Drake, followed by Ed Sheeran.
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Who is the biggest pop star of all time?

Elvis Presley is considered the highest-selling individual artist based on sales claims and Drake is the highest-selling individual artist based on certified units.
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