Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding.

Rod MacDonald(Cross Country Waltz), David Roche(bro of The Roches and brilliant, but lesser known) from NYC.

Celtic songwriters Andy M. Stewart(Queen of Argyle, Golden, Golden), Robbie O'Connell(Keg Of Brandy), Jimmy McCarthy(No Frontiers...I think) and Mick Hanley(Past the Point of Rescue) come to mind.

Tom Dundee(A Delicate Balance), Al Day(Lonely), Michael Smith(Crazy Mary, The Dutchman), Bonnie Koloc(Children's Blues), along with the better known Steve Goodman and John Prine hail from Chicago and give a regional flavor to classic forms.

Goffin-King, Lieber and Stoller, early Neil Diamond(yes I said it!), Bob Gaudio(co-wrote many of the Four Seasons hits)....Sorry, what was the question??