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    What songwriter has penned the most number one hits worldwide?

    Question #83753. Asked by deadlydalton. (Jul 24 07 5:05 PM)


    Vy_lette

    		Most no. 1 hits ever by an artist:
    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.

    http://www.mccartney.dk/472944

    Jul 25 07, 12:17 AM
    AnneBonney

    		Diane Warren

    "To date she has had over 80 songs charted in the top 10.
    Diane Warren has written for such legends of song as Elton John, Tina Turner, Barbra Streisand, Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack and Roy Orbison. Recently, artists such as Patti LaBelle, 'N Sync, Gloria Estefan, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Reba McEntire, Whitney Houston, Enrique Iglesias, Aerosmith, Ricky Martin, Faith Hill, Celine Dion, Mary J. Blige and LeAnn Rimes."
    http://www.songwritershalloffame.org/exhibit_home_page.asp?exhibitId=183

    Jul 25 07, 6:52 PM
    McGruff

    		Most Number Ones

    By Writer

    Paul McCartney 31
    John Lennon 25
    Barry Gibb 16
    Brian Holland 15
    Lamont Dozier 15
    Robin Gibb 13
    Eddie Holland 13
    Maurice Gibb 11
    Carole King 9
    Lionel Richie 9
    Gerry Goffin 8
    Mick Jagger 8
    Keith Richard 8
    Jeff Barry 7
    Daryl Hall 7
    Michael Jackson 7
    Bernie Taupin 7
    Stevie Wonder 7
    Burt Bacharach 6
    Harry Wayne Casey 6
    Richard Finch 6
    George Michael 6
    Freddie Perren 6
    Norman Whitfield 6

    http://www.massmarketplace.com/beatles/most1.htm

    Jul 25 07, 10:23 PM

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