Singer-songwriter/Catalogs

Catalogue of singer-songwriters

Proto-singer-songwriters (pre-1960s)

• Buddy Holly [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Chuck Berry [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Don Gibson, country-western figure best remembered for writing "I Can't Stop Loving You"
• Fats Domino [r]: Add brief definition or description
• George Jones [r]: An iconic American country singer, born in Texas on September 12, 1931, who is known for the heart-felt emotion conveyed by his phrasing and vocalizations and who is frequently called "the greatest living country singer." ^[e]
• Hank Williams [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Pete Seeger [r]: Iconic American singer-songwriter and activist (born 1919) whose songs are standards in the American folksong repertoire and some of which are known throughout the world. ^[e]
• Townes Van Zandt [r]: Country folk singer-songwriter best known for his songwriting prowess ^[e]
• Woody Guthrie [r]: Add brief definition or description

1960s and 1970s

• Al Stewart [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Anna McGarrigle [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Billy Bragg [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Björk [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Bob Dylan [r]: American singer-songwriter beginning in the 1960's and later a member of the Travelling Wilburys. ^[e]
• Bob Weir [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Bruce Springsteen [r]: (b. September 23, 1949) American singer-songwriter, nicknamed "The Boss". ^[e]
• Captain Beefheart [r]: Pseudonym of Don Glen Vliet (1941-2010) during his musical career, which lasted from the 1960s to the 1980s. ^[e]
• Carly Simon [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Carole King [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Curtis Mayfield [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Del Shannon [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Dolly Parton [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Donovan [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Dory Previn [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Elvis Costello [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Gary U.S. Bonds [r]: Add brief definition or description
• George Harrison [r]: (1943 – 2001) English musician and songwriter, best known as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. ^[e]
• Gordon Lightfoot [r]: Canadian singer-songwriter. ^[e]
• Graham Parker [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Hank Locklin, country singer with a few hits early in his career written by him
• Harry Chapin [r]: American singer-songwriter remembered especially for long, narrative songs. ^[e]
• J.J. Cale [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Jackson Browne [r]: Add brief definition or description
• James Taylor [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Jerry Garcia [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Joe Jackson
• John Cale [r]: Add brief definition or description
• John Denver [r]: American singer-songwriter, remembered for a long string of country-pop hits and for his clean-cut "All American Boy" image. ^[e]
• John Lennon [r]: (born October 9, 1940; died December 8, 1980) Singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist for the Beatles. ^[e]
• John Prine [r]: Add brief definition or description
• John Stewart, one-time member of the Kingston Trio as well as being a songwriter and soloist
• Joni Mitchell [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Judee Sill [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Kate McGarrigle [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Kris Kristofferson [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Leonard Cohen [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Lou Reed [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Loudon Wainwright III [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Mark Knopfler [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Merle Haggard [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Neil Diamond [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Neil Sedaka [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Neil Young [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Nick Lowe [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Nico [r]: (16 October 1938 – 18 July 1988) German singer-songwriter, fashion model, actress, born Christa Päffgen. ^[e]
• Paul McCartney [r]: (born 18 June 1942, Liverpool, UK) Singer, bassist, guitarist and songwriter in the 1960s pop group the Beatles. ^[e]
• Paul Simon [r]: American singer-songwriter who first came to prominence in the duo Simon and Garfunkel; he composed most of their songs. ^[e]
• Phil Ochs [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Ralph McTell [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Randy Newman [r]: Award winning American singer-songwriter known for quirky, often sarcastic novelty songs with a subtle message. ^[e]
• Robert Plant [r]: (b. 20 August 1948), English rock singer and songwriter, famous for his membership in the rock band Led Zeppelin as the lead vocalist, as well as for his successful solo career. ^[e]
• Robert Wyatt [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Roy Orbison [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Tim Buckley [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Smokey Robinson [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Stevie Wonder [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Syd Barrett [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Tammy Wynette [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Tom T. Hall [r]: Well-known American country singer and songwriter, frequently known as The Storyteller. ^[e]
• Tom Waits [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Van Morrison [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Waylon Jennings [r]: Add brief definition or description

1980s and 1990s

• Alanis Morissette [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Ani DiFranco [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Dar Williams [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Hayes Carll [r]: Folk singer originating from Crystal Beach, TX; founder of the Stingaree Music Festival. ^[e]
• Jeff Buckley [r]: Add brief definition or description
• K. D. Lang [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Lucinda Williams [r]: A three-time Grammy Award-winning Texas folk singer-songwriter. ^[e]
• Nanci Griffith [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Rufus Wainwright [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Sarah McLachlan [r]: A Grammy Award winning Canadian singer-songwriter. ^[e]
• Sheryl Crow [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Tracy Chapman [r]: Add brief definition or description