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Title: Greatest Number One Hits Post by: Allhallowsday on September 16, 2008, 06:51:30 PM Don't agree with some of the inclusions (there are much better #1 records for 1974 than "The Joker" by THE STEVE MILLER BAND) but the list is fun, and I agree with the author's assertion that "...To my ears the 60's and 70's and even the 80's were filled to the brim with timeless tracks, while both the quality and quantity of #1 hits took a nosedive in the 90's and 00's..." For the sake of ease, I copy/pasted the list, but only the beginning of the article. Follow the link if interested in the full item:
Greatest Number One Hits The Billboard Hot 100 chart began identifying the top songs in America back in 1958. The list takes airplay and sales into account and is a good measure of what the most popular songs are at a point in time. Songs that make to the very top of this list on any given week can claim the moniker "number one hit". This playlist is a collection of the best of the best. The greatest hits to ever peak on the Billboard Hot 100 chart... http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/yradish/26198/greatest-number-one-hits (http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/yradish/26198/greatest-number-one-hits) Greatest Number One Hits 1958: All I Have To Do Is Dream - The Everly Brothers 1959: Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price 1960: Stay - Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs 1961: Surrender - Elvis Presley 1962: I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles 1963: Fingertips Pt. 2 - Stevie Wonder 1964: House Of The Rising Sun - The Animals 1965: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones 1966: Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys 1967: Hello, Goodbye - The Beatles 1968: (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding 1969: Everyday People - Sly & the Family Stone 1970: The Tears Of A Clown - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles 1971: Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) - The Temptations 1972: Let's Stay Together - Al Green 1973: Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye 1974: The Joker - Steve Miller Band 1975: Island Girl - Elton John 1976: 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon 1977: Hotel California - The Eagles 1978: Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees 1979: Heart Of Glass - Blondie 1980: Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 2 - Pink Floyd 1981: Starting Over, (Just Like) - John Lennon 1982: Jack And Diane - John Cougar Mellencamp 1983: Beat It - Michael Jackson 1984: When Doves Cry - Prince 1985: Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears for Fears 1986: Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel 1987: With Or Without You - U2 1988: Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses 1989: Like A Prayer - Madonna 1990: Vision Of Love - Mariah Carey 1991: Set Adrift On Memory Bliss - P.M. Dawn 1992: Baby Got Back - Sir Mix-A-Lot 1993: I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston 1994: Bump N' Grind - R. Kelly 1995: Waterfalls - TLC 1996: California Love - 2Pac 1997: Mo Money Mo Problems - Notorious B.I.G. 1998: Doo Wop (That Thing) - Lauryn Hill 1999: Smooth - Santana 2000: Amazed - Lonestar 2001: All For You - Janet Jackson 2002: Hot In Herre - Nelly 2003: Hey Ya! - Outkast 2004: Yeah! - Usher 2005: Gold Digger - Kanye West 2006: SexyBack - Justin Timberlake 2007: Irreplaceable - Beyonce 2008: Whatever You Like - T.I. Title: Re: Greatest Number One Hits Post by: HappyGilmore on September 16, 2008, 07:14:59 PM I also agree with the assertion that the songs in the '50s-'80s were better than ones in the '90s/'00s. But, I grew up in the '90s, so I do like some of the #1s listed. I do think the quality of a LOT of music now is crap.
Some songs listed that I like in particular include: '92's "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix A Lot '94's "Bump N Grind" by R. Kelly '96's "California Love" by Tupac (not a fan at the time, but now appreciate some of his stuff, actually.) '68s "Sitting on The Dock of The Bay" by Otis Redding and '03's "Hey Ya" by Outkast Title: Re: Greatest Number One Hits Post by: Rev. Powell on September 16, 2008, 07:31:24 PM Greatest Number One Hits 1959: Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price Amazing that an old blues song about a pimp shooting one of his lowlife buddies in a crapshooting dispute could become a #1 hit. The best song on the list, I think. Like Academy Award winners or New York Times bestellers, Billboard #1 hits are necessarily good, but bland and unadventuresome--the songs that alienate the least number of people. Still, more than a few catchy tunes on there, as well as a few that make me cringe. Title: Re: Greatest Number One Hits Post by: Allhallowsday on September 16, 2008, 07:46:38 PM ...'68s "Sitting on The Dock of The Bay" by Otis Redding 1959: Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price Some great records, but I think my list of the best #1 record for each year would be drastically different (and I'd give up by say, '95) I see your point, REV, but I don't agree that #1 records are "...necessarily good, but bland and unadventuresome--the songs that alienate the least number of people." Records like "Satisfaction" and "Let's Get It On" and "House Of The Rising Sun" and "Sweet Child O' Mine" are not bland and in fact alienated lots of people...Amazing that an old blues song about a pimp shooting one of his lowlife buddies in a crapshooting dispute could become a #1 hit. The best song on the list, I think. Like Academy Award winners or New York Times bestellers, Billboard #1 hits are necessarily good, but bland and unadventuresome--the songs that alienate the least number of people. Still, more than a few catchy tunes on there, as well as a few that make me cringe. Title: Re: Greatest Number One Hits Post by: Rev. Powell on September 16, 2008, 08:34:05 PM 1959: Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price Some great records, but I think my list of the best #1 record for each year would be drastically different (and I'd give up by say, '95) I see your point, REV, but I don't agree that #1 records are "...necessarily good, but bland and unadventuresome--the songs that alienate the least number of people." Records like "Satisfaction" and "Let's Get It On" and "House Of The Rising Sun" and "Sweet Child O' Mine" are not bland and in fact alienated lots of people...Amazing that an old blues song about a pimp shooting one of his lowlife buddies in a crapshooting dispute could become a #1 hit. The best song on the list, I think. Like Academy Award winners or New York Times bestellers, Billboard #1 hits are necessarily good, but bland and unadventuresome--the songs that alienate the least number of people. Still, more than a few catchy tunes on there, as well as a few that make me cringe. I should never speak in absolutes unless I want counterexamples thrown in my face. Still, I might argue that those records, though very good ecamples of straight-ahead rock n'r roll, were artistically unadventurous (except for "House of the Rsisng Sun--that's another surprisng hit). And, while those records might have alienated sububan parents, they didn't alienate the record buying public, mainly teenagers. Title: Re: Greatest Number One Hits Post by: Allhallowsday on September 16, 2008, 09:11:41 PM I should never speak in absolutes unless I want counterexamples thrown in my face. Still, I might argue that those records, though very good ecamples of straight-ahead rock n'r roll, were artistically unadventurous (except for "House of the Rsisng Sun--that's another surprisng hit). And, while those records might have alienated sububan parents, they didn't alienate the record buying public, mainly teenagers. Uhm... "thrown in your face...?" "Thrown in your face...??" C'mon, REV. That's a curious statement. Radio stations altered "Satisfaction" where MICK sings "...tryin' to make some girl..." And I think it's also fair to point out the use of the fuzztone (which probably does not occur on a charting record prior to its release) is artistically adventurous. "Let's Get It On" is a breakthrough record that is pretty clearly sexual in theme (and we know how Americans are not only prudish, but hypocritical about that topic.) And alienating parents is something kids have striven to do since time immemorial. Oh, and I'd "throw" one more example in your face: PRINCE's "When Doves Cry" which was not alienating, but certainly adventurous for excluding a bass line (I think unheard of on every other Top 40 record, let alone a #1...) Title: Re: Greatest Number One Hits Post by: Rev. Powell on September 16, 2008, 10:10:15 PM I should never speak in absolutes unless I want counterexamples thrown in my face. Still, I might argue that those records, though very good ecamples of straight-ahead rock n'r roll, were artistically unadventurous (except for "House of the Rsisng Sun--that's another surprisng hit). And, while those records might have alienated sububan parents, they didn't alienate the record buying public, mainly teenagers. Uhm... "thrown in your face...?" "Thrown in your face...??" C'mon, REV. That's a curious statement. Radio stations altered "Satisfaction" where MICK sings "...tryin' to make some girl..." And I think it's also fair to point out the use of the fuzztone (which probably does not occur on a charting record prior to its release) is artistically adventurous. "Let's Get It On" is a breakthrough record that is pretty clearly sexual in theme (and we know how Americans are not only prudish, but hypocritical about that topic.) And alienating parents is something kids have striven to do since time immemorial. Oh, and I'd "throw" one more example in your face: PRINCE's "When Doves Cry" which was not alienating, but certainly adventurous for excluding a bass line (I think unheard of on every other Top 40 record, let alone a #1...) Not a curious statement, just an expression I used. People often state things as absolutes when they really mean to express a trend. That's what I did, and I got called on it, for being imprecise. No subtext intended. You're right, some elements of some of those songs are groundbreaking, I just think more of them play it safe and execute a formula well in order to attain their success rather than pushing the boundaries. And I don't mean that in a negative way; not all music needs to push the boundaries, and in fact it would ironically become boring if every song tried to. Title: Re: Greatest Number One Hits Post by: Allhallowsday on September 16, 2008, 10:19:05 PM Not a curious statement, just an expression I used. People often state things as absolutes when they really mean to express a trend. That's what I did, and I got called on it, for being imprecise. No subtext intended. I'm sorry but I don't think it's just an expression. When people argue, you often hear that comment, about things (like out of the past) getting "thrown in your face." You're right, some elements of some of those songs are groundbreaking, I just think more of them play it safe and execute a formula well in order to attain their success rather than pushing the boundaries. And I don't mean that in a negative way; not all music needs to push the boundaries, and in fact it would ironically become boring if every song tried to. Title: Re: Greatest Number One Hits Post by: RCMerchant on September 16, 2008, 10:47:29 PM What? No Mummies? :tongueout:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXmLsdajYow No Dred Zep? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CO7FPU7a2g Title: Re: Greatest Number One Hits Post by: Allhallowsday on September 16, 2008, 11:12:45 PM What? No Mummies? :tongueout: No Dred Zep? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89sL4R50Z6E&feature=related Title: Re: Greatest Number One Hits Post by: RCMerchant on September 16, 2008, 11:19:55 PM Sigh...unfourtantly...nothing that cool will ever make it too Billboard....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh0Uc5ka2AY (Screaming Lord Sutch and the Savages...!) :twirl: Title: Re: Greatest Number One Hits Post by: Allhallowsday on September 16, 2008, 11:40:07 PM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwYzfxSKSMU&feature=related
Title: Re: Greatest Number One Hits Post by: RCMerchant on September 16, 2008, 11:44:36 PM CRIPES!!! I FOUND MONSTER MAN!!!! -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE28fKgGNO8 ee...doya think this coversation got a little off track off No.# 1 Hits...? ? :thumbup: (heheheh...the subversive underground strikes agaain!) Title: Re: Greatest Number One Hits Post by: Allhallowsday on September 16, 2008, 11:56:12 PM CheezezKriest! I love that sh!t! Especially where SCREAMIN' LORD SUTCH strangles the guy! Yup, we're way offa #1 records. Found my favorite CRAMPS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfRY-8MDCaM Title: Re: Greatest Number One Hits Post by: HappyGilmore on September 17, 2008, 08:46:21 AM ...'68s "Sitting on The Dock of The Bay" by Otis Redding 1959: Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price Some great records, but I think my list of the best #1 record for each year would be drastically different (and I'd give up by say, '95) I see your point, REV, but I don't agree that #1 records are "...necessarily good, but bland and unadventuresome--the songs that alienate the least number of people." Records like "Satisfaction" and "Let's Get It On" and "House Of The Rising Sun" and "Sweet Child O' Mine" are not bland and in fact alienated lots of people...Amazing that an old blues song about a pimp shooting one of his lowlife buddies in a crapshooting dispute could become a #1 hit. The best song on the list, I think. Like Academy Award winners or New York Times bestellers, Billboard #1 hits are necessarily good, but bland and unadventuresome--the songs that alienate the least number of people. Still, more than a few catchy tunes on there, as well as a few that make me cringe. I should never speak in absolutes unless I want counterexamples thrown in my face. Still, I might argue that those records, though very good ecamples of straight-ahead rock n'r roll, were artistically unadventurous (except for "House of the Rsisng Sun--that's another surprisng hit). And, while those records might have alienated sububan parents, they didn't alienate the record buying public, mainly teenagers. Uhm... "thrown in your face...?" "Thrown in your face...??" C'mon, REV. That's a curious statement. Radio stations altered "Satisfaction" where MICK sings "...tryin' to make some girl..." And I think it's also fair to point out the use of the fuzztone (which probably does not occur on a charting record prior to its release) is artistically adventurous. "Let's Get It On" is a breakthrough record that is pretty clearly sexual in theme (and we know how Americans are not only prudish, but hypocritical about that topic.) And alienating parents is something kids have striven to do since time immemorial. Oh, and I'd "throw" one more example in your face: PRINCE's "When Doves Cry" which was not alienating, but certainly adventurous for excluding a bass line (I think unheard of on every other Top 40 record, let alone a #1...) |