Lyrics

Paul Simon, Axl Rose (Yes him), Mark Mothersbaugh so many others

did he write Nov Rains lyrics?

Probably, but he has many songs that are extremely complex and not the simple repetitive crap a lot of pop rock writers fall into.

Now he does have some songs I don’t care for, but I do enjoy many of them. Sorta like a young Phil Collins use to write complex lyrics before cashing in.

and about 25 others

love your picks...especially morrisn ,van zandt,and richards...i would add trent reznor. and also...even though im not a big fan...elton john and bernie taupin they have some good lyrics...one of my all times has to be david bowie also pretty awesome.
i would add kris kristofferson he sacrificed carreer and family to write music.. and anoter should i say dolly parton...hahaha

all greats.. Bowie was great till the end..

was thinking Johnny Cash too but Kristopherson wrote a song or 2 of him"Sunday morn coming down" is a great 1

kristofferson also wrote me and bobby magee..johnny cash all americana...great !

Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, and Glen Frey/Don Henley

I am a rock is one of my fav Simon and Garfunkle songs
"Tangled up in Blue" is one of my fav songs ever by anyone
and love all the eagles songs.