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Test your music knowledge with the Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Songwriters Quiz. Can you name the iconic individuals and groups behind these timeless songs?

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Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Songwriters

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Name the 100 greatest songwriters of all time according to Rolling Stone magazine in August 2015. Most are solo, however some are songwriting duos or even a full group – for duos just one person is necessary, for groups name the group.

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