Who is the No 1 song writer in the world?
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Who is the No 1 song writer in the world?
Top 10 songwriters
| Rank | Name | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Dylan | May 24, 1941 – present |
| 2 | Paul McCartney | June 18, 1942 – present |
| 3 | John Lennon | October 9, 1940 – December 8, 1980 |
| 4 | Chuck Berry | October 18, 1926 – March 18, 2017 |
What songwriter wrote the most number one hits?
The most successful songwriters in terms of number one singles are John Lennon (1940-80) and Paul McCartney (b. 18 Jun 1942). McCartney is credited as the writer on 32 number one hits in the US to Lennons 26 (with 23 co-written), whereas Lennon authored 29 UK number ones to McCartney’s 28 (25 co-written).
Who has written the most number one hits in the US?
Answer has 11 votes. Currently voted the best answer. Paul McCartney is credited as the writer on a total of 32 number one hits in the US and 28 in the UK (Co-Written). More than any other artist; even Elvis Presley.
Who is the most successful songwriter of all time?
The most successful songwriters in terms of number one singles are John Lennon (1940-80) and Paul McCartney (b. 18 Jun 1942).
How many number one hits has Paul McCartney written?
Paul McCartney is credited as the writer on a total of 32 number one hits in the US and 28 in the UK (Co-Written). More than any other artist; even Elvis Presley.
Which of the Beatles wrote the most number ones?
McCartney is credited as the writer on 32 number one hits in the US to Lennons 26 (with 23 co-written), whereas Lennon authored 29 UK number ones to McCartney’s 28 (25 co-written). The Beatles – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr – have more No.1 albums in the US (19) and UK (15) than anyone else.