Best songwriters of all time

Criterions:

1- Number of hits;

2- Ability to compose alone (lyrics and music);

3- Ability to make instrumental arrangements;

4- Ability to be eclectic.

Best songwriters

1- Paul McCartney 

2- John Lennon 

3- Michael Jackson 

4- George Harrison

5- Per Gessler (Roxette)

6- Paul Simon

7- John Fogerty (Creedence Clearwater Revival)

8- David Gates (Bread)

9- Bob Dylan

10- Chuck Berry

Best duos of songwriters

1- Lennon-McCartney (The Beatles)

2- Jagger-Richards (The Rolling Stones)

3- Ulvaeus-Andersson (ABBA)

4- Elton John-Bernie Taupin

5- Leiber-Stoller

6- Morrissey-Marr (The Smiths)

Honorable mention (the best trio of songwriters ever)

Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb (Bee Gees)