Comments on: The 30 Day Song Challenge: Day 28

By: Mike K

Mike K — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:59:12 +0000

Let’s go with the newest HOFer Bobby Braddock and “Would You Catch a Falling Star” performed by John Anderson. I learned that song because my uncle has sung it since before I knew of John Anderson much less Bobby Braddock. If we were talking singer/songwriter, I’d go with “Dublin Blues” – Guy Clark. That man can make me laugh and cry.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:10:50 +0000

“Stawberry Wine” is the first one that comes to mind, but there are other songwriters, Garth, Tony Arata, Harlan Howard, brett Beavers…

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:56:14 +0000

I had trouble choosing among Kristofferson, Guy Clark and Darrell Scott. Ask me on a given day and my answer would be any of those three.

By: Jonathan Pappalardo

Jonathan Pappalardo — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 23:10:59 +0000

After thinking long and hard about this, and not really ever putting much attention on a favorite songwriter before, I’m going with Mac McAnally.

I’d genuinely loved a lot of the songs he’s written or co-written. I love how he can write a simple lyric yet say something profound.

My favorite songs he’s written include: “All These Years,” “Old Flame,” “Two Dozen Roses,” “Cafe On The Corner,” “Down The Road,” and “The Boys In Me.”

It’s hard for me to pick a favorite among those many songs, but I’d go with either “All These Years” or “Cafe On The Corner.” I love the partnership between McAnally and Sawyer Brown.

And as a close second, it’s hard not to talk about favorite songwriters without giving a nod to one of the best of the genre, Kris Kristofferson. There isn’t a song he wrote that isn’t a classic.

By: the pistolero

the pistolero — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:57:10 +0000

Bob McDill, “Gone Country” and “Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold).” (The latter was co-written by Dan Seals.) McDill has written a slew of legendary hits over the years, but those two are my favorites.

By: bll

bll — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:12:36 +0000

Ireland and Under the Table by Garth Brooks. I think people forget how much of his stuff Garth has written.

By: Jake

Jake — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:13:15 +0000

I’d have to go with “The Secret of Life” by Gretchen Peters and recorded by Faith Hill. It is simple yet effective with it’s message.

I also think Shania is an underrated songwriter. Adele is on her way to becoming one of my new favorite songwriters/singers.

By: Erik North

Erik North — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:04:52 +0000

Since we’re talking about songwriters, here’s my choice:

WALK ON (Matraca Berg/Ronnie Samoset) (recorded by Linda Ronstadt)–Matraca, of course, is featured heavily in this segment, and rightly so (she is one of the most covered songwriters of the last thirty years, country or otherwise); but it’s a shame that not enough people have heard this particular rendition of one of her best known songs by one of her biggest heroes. When she heard Linda’s version the first time (it’s on Linda’s 1995 album Feels Like Home), she urged everyone who was in the room with her to stay silent; and she came away feeling overwhelmed by the end result.

By: Hoggy from Oz

Hoggy from Oz — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:51:59 +0000

I don’t necessarily have a favourite single song writer, although I would have to say the Peach-pickers are my favourites…they’re soooo original…

…kidding… :P

I like Josh Turner’s “Long Black Train”. Although I don’t generally think that Josh is a great songwriter, considering the message, delivery and bravery of releasing this song he wrote to radio, this is a standout song in his catalog and a prime example of a country song :)

By: JL

JL — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 02:29:34 +0000

Dan, that’s a great write-up about Castleman.