The Songfactors' Choice: Musical Power Couples

[pinkstones 0]

1. Taylor, James / Simon, Carly

2. Buckingham, Lindsey / Nicks, Stevie

3. Davis, Billy / McCoo, Marilyn

4. Goffin, Gerry / King, Carole

5. Springsteen, Bruce / Scialfa, Patti

6. Kantner, Paul / Slick, Grace

7. White, Jack / White, Meg

8. Cash, Johnny / Carter Cash, June

9. McCartney, Paul / McCartney, Linda

10. Rossdale, Gavin / Stefani, Gwen

[miamisammy29 4]

1. Buckingham/Nicks

2. Slick/Kantner

3. McCartney/McCartney

4. Cash/Carter Cash

5. Harry/Stein

6. Benatar/Geraldo

7. Bramlett/Bramlett

8. Sonny/Cher

9. White/White

10. Stewart/Lennox

[Lucky 5]

My second nomination missed the list (don't worry about it, I've done it more times than I can count), but that was mainly my fault, as it was sort of hidden. I'd like to give them their due though - Ashford & Simpson.

Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson were a husband and wife songwriting/production team and recording artists. Married in 1974, until Ashford's death in 2011. Best known for writing and producing some of Motown's biggest hits, they are also responsible for a rock & roll mainstay that will surprise you - Some of their hits:

Ain't No Mountain High Enough

You're All I Need To Get By

Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing

Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)

I'm Every Woman

I'm Gonna Make You Love Me

I Don't Need No Doctor (Very un-Motownish, it has oddly been recorded by a wide variety of artists including Ray Charles, Humble Pie, The Chocolate Watch Band, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Styx, W.A.S.P. , and Nomads)

The duo was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2002.

[Lucky 5]

Now, my votes, with many thanks to Shawna for stepping up and taking over this thing ....

1. Cash, Johnny / Carter Cash, June

2. Goffin, Gerry / King, Carole

3. Ashford,Nickolas / Simpson, Valerie

4. Buckingham, Lindsey / Nicks, Stevie

5. Bramlett, Delaney / Bramlett, Bonnie

6. Stewart, Dave / Lennox, Annie

7. Sonny / Cher

8. Taylor, James / Simon, Carly

9. Kantner, Paul / Slick, Grace

10. Davis, Billy / McCoo, Marilyn

[Shawna 1]

My second nomination missed the list (don't worry about it, I've done it more times than I can count), but that was mainly my fault, as it was sort of hidden. I'd like to give them their due though - Ashford & Simpson.

Crap! Sorry about that.

I added them to the list.

And there's still plenty of time if anyone wants to make a change to their votes!!

If you can't edit your post, just let me know you want to make the change and I'll get it done for you.

[Lucky 5]

No big deal at all Shawna really, but thank you, since you added them, I'll edit my votes.

[RockyRaccoon 0]

1. McCartney, Paul / McCartney, Linda

2. Goffin, Gerry / King, Carole

3. White, Jack / White, Meg

4. Bryant, Boudleaux / Bryant, Felice

5. Buckingham, Lindsey / Nicks, Stevie

6. Cash, Johnny / Carter Cash, June

7. Gibbard, Ben / Dexchanel, Zooey

8. Taylor, James / Simon, Carly

9. Kantner, Paul / Slick, Grace

10. Ulvaeus, Björn / Fältskog, Agnetha

[phil 7]

1. Paul and Linda McCartney

2. Goffin/King

3. Johnny and June Cash

4. Boudleaux/Bryant

5. Springsteen/Scalia

6. Kantner/Slick

7.Ashford/Simpson

8. Stewart/Lennox

9. Jack and Meg White

10. Buckingham/Nicks

[Shawna 1]

I'm late! (again) Been too too busy...

so you all have about another 12 hours to get your votes in and then I'll do the tallying! (and submit my votes, as well)

Git 'er done!

[Wyld Card 5]

1 Rossdale, Gavin / Stefani, Gwen

2 Springsteen, Bruce / Scialfa, Patti

3 Buckingham, Lindsey / Nicks, Stevie

4 Cash, Johnny / Carter Cash, June

5 White, Jack / White, Meg

6 McCartney, Paul / McCartney, Linda

7 Stein, Chris / Harry, Deborah

8 Giraldo, Neil / Benatar, Pat

9 Moore, Thurston / Gordon, Kim

10 Stewart, Dave / Lennox, Annie

[Shawna 1]

1. Buckingham, Lindsey / Nicks, Stevie

2. Taylor, James / Simon, Carly

3. Goffin, Gerry / King, Carole

4. Giraldo, Neil / Benatar, Pat

5. Cash, Johnny / Carter Cash, June

6. Ashford, Nickolas / Simpson, Valerie

7. McCartney, Paul / McCartney, Linda

8. Stewart, Dave / Lennox, Annie

9. Stein, Chris / Harry, Deborah

10. Springsteen, Bruce / Scialfa, Patti

[Shawna 1]

Interesting mix. The top couple garnered 41 more votes than the 10th place, and 59 more than the lowest-scoring, where the three rounding out the bottom of the list are only 1 point away from each other.

The Songfactors' Choice Top Ten Musical Power Couples

1. Buckingham, Lindsey / Nicks, Stevie 61

2. Goffin, Gerry / King, Carole 57

3. Cash, Johnny / Carter Cash, June 55

4. McCartney, Paul / McCartney, Linda 46

5. Kantner, Paul / Slick, Grace 36

6. Taylor, James / Simon, Carly 36

7. Springsteen, Bruce / Scialfa, Patti 26

8. White, Jack / White, Meg 22

9. Sonny / Cher 21

10. Bryant, Boudleaux / Bryant, Felice 20

#6 and 7, Kantner/Slick and Springsteen/Scialfa, are a tie, but Kantner/Slick got more votes (more people voted for them) so they win by a nudge. (at least I hope that's how it's done... it is in this Top Ten!)

[Shawna 1]

and for the rest...

The Songfactors' Choice Top Ten Musical Power Couples

1. Buckingham, Lindsey / Nicks, Stevie 61

2. Goffin, Gerry / King, Carole 57

3. Cash, Johnny / Carter Cash, June 55

4. McCartney, Paul / McCartney, Linda 46

5. Kantner, Paul / Slick, Grace 36

6. Taylor, James / Simon, Carly 36

7. Springsteen, Bruce / Scialfa, Patti 26

8. White, Jack / White, Meg 22

9. Sonny / Cher 21

10. Stein, Chris / Harry, Deborah 20

11. Bryant, Boudleaux / Bryant, Felice 20

12. Stewart, Dave / Lennox, Annie 17

13. Ashford, Nickolas / Simpson, Valerie 17

14. Giraldo, Neil / Benatar, Pat 15

15. Bramlett, Delaney / Bramlett, Bonnie 12

16. Rossdale, Gavin / Stefani, Gwen 11

17. Davis, Billy / McCoo, Marilyn 9

18. Ulvaeus, Björn / Fältskog, Agnetha 4.5

19. Gibbard, Ben / Dexchanel, Zooey 4

20. Andersson, Benny / Lyngstad, Anni-Frid 3.5

21. Moore, Thurston / Gordon, Kim 2

[Wyld Card 5]

(more people voted for them) so they win by a nudge. (at least I hope that's how it's done... it is in this Top Ten!)

If that's the case, then Deborah Harry / Chris Stein would've won the tie-breaker at #10, they received 4 votes, while the Bryants got 3.

[Shawna 1]

You are so right! Thanks for finding that.

Anyone that wants to double check these figures, feel free. It's been a very, very busy time for me and I wouldn't be surprised if someone finds something (else) that needs fixin'...

[Shawna 1]

I just realized it's my nom at #1.

First time... I like the view.

[Lucky 5]

Good results, I like the list, can't complain with a thing! And I'm thankful that you got a #1 Shawna, since you did the work. Nice job, all the way around.

[miamisammy29 4]

THIS SH*T IS FIXED, I SWEAR!

[Carl 22]

And she's on the Blog:

http://www.songfacts.com/blog/sfchoice/songfactor_s_choice_musical_power_couples/