The Beatles; best composer

[arensky]

Who is the greatest composer/songwriter of the "fab four" ? Why do you think so?

[stevie]

paul for melody, john for lyrics

[prometheus]

Lyrics are literature, not music.

[stevie]

Lyrics are literature, not music.

songwriting is the art of the 2 wedded together, i had to seperate them because although they are close, john's lyrics have more substance and bite, and paul's melodies are just sometimes that bit more genius.

[brewtality]

Paul without a doubt, although I am very fond of the few 'George' songs that were allowed; Here comes the sun, while my guitar gently weeps and Something- all classics. Ringo's Octopus's Garden can't be forgotten. Since I don't like posting in this off topic board, I shall list my other Beatles preferences here:

Singing: George is my favourite along with Paul (especially for when I'm 64).
Instrumentalist: Definitely George, his guitar playing is very underrated.
Post beatles: No real preference.
Performer: Difficult to say since I like them all so much.

[arensky]

Paul without a doubt, although I am very fond of the few 'George' songs that were allowed; Here comes the sun, while my guitar gently weeps and Something- all classics. Ringo's Octopus's Garden can't be forgotten.

I agree, George was supressed.

All you need is Paul, ba ba ba ba ba
All you need is Paul, ba ba ba ba ba....

But in spite of his smarmy cutesy boy arrogance, he is without a doubt the most talented songwriter of the 4, and one of the greatest of all time.