Now and again an interesting law review article shows up that anyone can appreciate. Enter Professor Alex Long and his article on the most oft quoted musicians in legal journals and judicial opinions. Here’s your top 1o list from 2006:
| Artist | Number of Citations in Legal Journals | Number of Citations in Judicial Opinions | Total |
| 1. Bob Dylan | 160 | 26 | 186 |
| 2. The Beatles | 71 | 3 | 74 |
| 3. Bruce Springsteen | 64 | 5 | 69 |
| 4. Paul Simon | 51 | 8 | 59 |
| 5. Woody Guthrie | 42 | 1 | 43 |
| 6. Rolling Stones | 35 | 4 | 39 |
| 7. Grateful Dead | 30 | 2 | 32 |
| 8. Simon & Garfunkel | 26 | 4 | 30 |
| 9. Joni Mitchell | 27 | 1 | 28 |
| 10. R.E.M. | 27 | 0 | 27 |
[Insert Song Lyrics Here]: The Uses and Misuses of Popular Music Lyrics in Legal Writing
Alex Long’s [Insert Song Lyrics Here]: The Uses and Misuses of Popular Music Lyrics in Legal Writing
