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From Bob Dylan to Outkast: Paste magazine ranks the greats
Decatur, GA (May 30, 2006) - Bob Dylan tops Paste magazine’s list of the “100 Best Living Songwriters,” released today and published in the June/July 2006 issue. Fifty journalists and musicians (including Solomon Burke, Cameron Crowe, Patterson Hood, and many others) were enlisted to compile the list and were encouraged to vote for the songwriters they treasured the most—not the ones with the biggest sales or the greatest impact on popular culture.
The list itself ranges in age from Conor Oberst (26) to Hal David (85); in style from the aggressive politically-infused hip hop of Public Enemy to the cheeky twang of Dolly Parton; in outlook from the brooding, internal tumult of Morrissey to the unfettered, existential exuberance of The Flaming Lips. “These are very personal choices that reflect a wide variety of culture and taste,” explained Paste editor-in-chief Josh Jackson, “we hope the list inspires some heated debates, new discoveries, and lots of listening.”
Furthermore, beyond just a ranked list, Paste solicited colorful anecdotes and revelations on each of the 100 from fellow artists and other notable personalities. Solomon Burke discusses his admiration for Carole King, legendary journalist Ben Fong-Torres’ offers his personal take on Al Green’s brilliance, author Kaye Gibbons gushes about the genius of Loretta Lynn, and so much more.
Also included is the
Paste
reader’s Top 100, for which the magazine received over 18,000
responses.
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