Who is the single greatest singer /writer in USA /? in your opinion

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I'm going with Bob Dylan because his writing abilities are head and shoulders above everyone else. There are lots of pretty voices out there; Dylan's "voice like sand and glue *" cuts right to the core of his songs.

* In the immortal words of David Bowie.

Vin53 · M

What would you say are your most favorite?
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Funlov · M

@ElwoodBlues his good but I think Eric Clapton way a head of them both

Vin53 · M

I'd agree in the musical writing, but he mostly couldn't sing a lick.
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ElwoodBlues · M

@Vin53 in no particular order
Blowin' in the Wind
Like a Rollin Stone
All Along the Watchtower
Mr Tamborine Man
Visions of Johanna
Knockin on Heaven's Door
Forever Young
It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue
One More Cup of Coffee

Vin53 · M

I think you forgot, at least one. Definitely missed one.
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ElwoodBlues · M

@Vin53 Oh for sure!
Tangled Up in Blue
It Ain't Me Babe
I Shall Be Released
Hard Rain A'Gonna Fall
Tomorrow is a Long Time