Telegraph Counts Down '50 Best British Songwriters'

Here's the Top 5:

1. John Lennon
2. Kate Bush
3. Morrissey & Johnny Marr
4. Paul McCartney
5. Elton John & Bernie Taupin

View all the rest here.

Moz turns 49 today.

Let's all wish him an unhappy b-day!

MP3: The Smiths - Unhappy Birthday [alt link]

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The Telegraph Counts Down '100 Living Geniuses'

Here are some TMS-faves which made the list.

97. Morrissey
96. Dolly Parton
60. David Bowie
59. Aretha Franklin
58. Leonard Cohen
32. Prince
15. Brian Eno
9. Phillip Glass

View the complete run-down here.

MP3: Leonard Cohen - Ain't No Cure For Love [alternate link]

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