Posted February 2, 200916 yr The Take That star was voted top in the poll, beating Beatles legends John Lennon and Paul McCartney, who were named second and third respectively. Gary is responsible for some of Take That’s biggest hits, including UK number one singles ‘Pray’, ‘Back for Good’ and ‘Patience’. He also penned a series of hits for other artists including former child singing sensation Charlotte Church and boy band Blue. Gary has won five prestigious Ivor Novello awards for his songwriting. Gary, who recently released album ‘Circus’ with Take That, feels his best work to date is his most recent. He said: “This album has been the most enjoyable record I've ever made. It feels perfect and it feels like it could be our ultimate record." A spokesperson for research company onepoll, who conducted the survey of 3,000 people, said: “Gary has been responsible for some of the biggest hits of the past decade.” Other artists to feature in the poll include Gary’s former Take That bandmate Robbie Williams, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and George Michael. Full list of the top 10 British songwriters according to onepoll: 1. Gary Barlow 2. John Lennon 3. Sir Paul McCartney 4. Chris Martin 5. George Michael 6. Bee Gees 7. Noel Gallagher 8. Robbie Williams 9. Sting 10. Kate Bush
February 2, 200916 yr Now I really like Gary! And its time that he got some recognition (even if it is to just apologise for the way he was treated in the past). And (of that list) he certainly should be ahead of at least five of the others mentioned. HOWEVER .... NO WAY are Lennon & McCartney NOT the best in that list. That is just ridiculous. I'm happy knowing that Gary Barlow will think exactly the same and take this with a pinch of salt! As a mucician ... I think he'd be quite bemused himself to see that L&C don't top that list. Of that particular list - I'd have had Lennon & McCartney - 1st, Bee Gees - 2nd, JEFF LYNNE - 3rd and then maybe Gary in 4th. I would have had Lynne in second but I'm taking into account the number of songs the Bee Gees have written for other artists. But apart from the ridiculous omission of Jeff Lynne ... what about Elton John, Ray Davies, Roy Wood, Elvis Costello and a host of other writers. Norma Edited February 3, 200916 yr by Norma_Snockers
February 2, 200916 yr Author what i find amazing is he is voted best song writer and the crap they gave him 12 months 11 days era
