Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen Top 'NYT' Readers' Poll for Greatest Living American Songwriters
Summary
The New York Times asked readers to vote on the greatest living American songwriters after its original list received mixed reactions. Over 25,000 people voted, and Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, and Bruce Springsteen were the top three on the final readers' list.Key Facts
- The original New York Times list was made by music experts and critics.
- Readers were unhappy with some choices, so the Times held a public poll.
- More than 25,000 votes were cast, creating 12,000 unique selections.
- Bob Dylan was the most popular, appearing on one-third of all ballots.
- Paul Simon and Bruce Springsteen ranked second and third.
- Carole King and Billy Joel were fourth and fifth, respectively.
- Some well-known artists like R.E.M., Jack White, Pearl Jam, Beck, and Trent Reznor appeared in the readers' list but were not on the original list.
- The final list included 100 songwriters chosen by public vote.
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