Jerry Leiber, RIP

[jackinnj]

Probably the greatest rock n roll lyricist of the 1950's through 1970's.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/23/ar...ref=obituaries

[dchisholm]

Originally Posted by jackinnj

Probably the greatest rock n roll lyricist of the 1950's through 1970's.

That's one way to start an argument, especially since Bob Dylan and Lennon/McCartney fall in the same time frame.

Nevertheless, you have to stand in awe at the sheer volume of his work. What impressed me from reading the obit is the large number of performers who had popular hits with his material - often, several times. I'll be watching to see if the Underground Garage features him in the next few weeks.

Dale

[Pano]

Oh yeah. Hound Dog, some of the greatest lyrics of all time. Right up there with the theme to Batman.
But I always did love:
Just tell your hoodlum friend outside
You ain't got time to take a ride
Yakety yak (don't talk back)

[jackinnj]

Originally Posted by dchisholm

That's one way to start an argument, especially since Bob Dylan and Lennon/McCartney fall in the same time frame.

Nevertheless, you have to stand in awe at the sheer volume of his work. What impressed me from reading the obit is the large number of performers who had popular hits with his material - often, several times. I'll be watching to see if the Underground Garage features him in the next few weeks.

Dale

lennon/mccartney were still in short pants when this guy began writing

[Pano]

Originally Posted by Jerry Leiber

Bring in the dog and put out the cat
Yakety yak (don't talk back)

[dchisholm]

Originally Posted by jackinnj

lennon/mccartney were still in short pants when this guy began writing

I think Lennon & McCartney are over-rated, but a lot of folks in our age group would disagree. For that matter, a fair amount of the Lieber & Stoller material was already classified as "oldies" before I paid much attention to it but it's still great. And if you're more interested in the not-so-great, This Guy seems to be collecting it.

[tomtt]

from the la times

[sofaspud]

No question Leiber stands out as lyricist/producer in rock n roll's golden age. RIP
But I would probably put Felice & Boudleaux Bryant ahead of the above mentioned in terms of L&S "competition". When Felice passed away, I believe her obit stated they had 800+ songs hit the Billboard charts.

[a.wayne]

Originally Posted by dchisholm

I think Lennon & McCartney are over-rated, but a lot of folks in our age group would disagree. For that matter, a fair amount of the Lieber & Stoller material was already classified as "oldies" before I paid much attention to it but it's still great. And if you're more interested in the not-so-great, This Guy seems to be collecting it.

You absolutely have to be kidding ....