Benny's all-time favourite artists - finished

by **NothingFails** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:10 pm

I really loved Live around the time of Throwing Copper, but their latter stuff never quite got my attention the same way.

CCR is overrated in the US, but they still have a dozen of so songs that are undisputed classics.

Billy Joel is amazing and I miss new music from him, it's coming up on 20 years since River Of Dreams.

by **stevyy** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:28 pm

Billy Joel is indeed an outstanding talent. I think he gets overlooked in general. He has so many incredible songs. Just like Elton John to whom he's often compared to.

The only song in your top 5 that i totally and utterly detest is, we didn't start the fire.

by **Benny** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 7:25 pm

9. Elvis Presley

Top 5 songs:
1) In The Ghetto (1969)
2) Devil In Disguise (1963)
3) His Latest Flame (1961)
4) Surrender (1961)
5) Don't Be Cruel (1956)

8. Simon & Garfunkel

Top 5 songs:
1) Bridge Over Troubled Water (1970)
2) The Boxer (1969)
3) The Sound Of Silence (1965)
4) El Condor Pasa (1970)
5) A Hazy Shade Of Winter (1966)

7. Michael Jackson

Top 5 songs:
1) Billie Jean (1983)
2) Beat It (1983)
3) They Don't Care About Us (1996)
4) Smooth Criminal (1988)
5) Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ (1983)

by **adg** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 7:59 pm

R.E.M. , Roxette, Live, Billy Joel and Michael Jackson are great artists indeed 8-)

by **CrazyCrazy** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 8:33 pm

Simon & Garfunkel are fantastic! 8-)

Having said that I much prefer Paul's solo work.

Michael is of course fab! I love many of his songs!

by **Benny** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:08 pm

6. Whitney Houston

Top 5 songs:
1) One Moment In Time (1988)
2) I Will Always Love You (1992)
3) I Wanna Dance With Somebody (1987)
4) How Will I Know (1985)
5) All The Man That I Need

5. Elton John

Top 5 songs:
1) Rocket Man (1972)
2) Daniel (1973)
3) Crocodile Rock (1972)
4) Sacrifice (1990)
5) Candle In The Wind (1974)

4. Fleetwood Mac

Top 5 songs:
1) Little Lies (1987)
2) Go Your Own Way (1977)
3) Everywhere (1987)
4) Rhiannon (1975)
5) Say You Love Me (1975)

3. Bee Gees

Top 5 songs:
1) You Win Again (1987)
2) I Started A Joke (1968)
3) Tragedy (1979)
4) How Deep Is Your Love (1977)
5) Night Fever (1978)

2. Madonna

Top 5 songs:
1) Like A Prayer (1989)
2) Vogue (1990)
3) La Isla Bonita (1987)
4) Live To Tell (1986)
5) Frozen (1998)

1. ABBA

Top 5 songs:
1) The Winner Takes It All (1980)
2) SOS (1975)
3) Knowing Me Knowing You (1977)
4) Money Money Money (1976)
5) Dancing Queen (1976)

by **Benny** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:09 pm

So that's the end of my countdown, thank you all for your comments

by **Wayne** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:10 pm

The best-selling artist of the last 20 years at #21, the ULTIMATE legend - Celine Dion. 8-)

Some great artists on the list.

by **CrazyCrazy** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:10 pm

I like songs from all of them but am not a big fan of any of them to be honest.

Shame Alanis did not make it, hopefully Anastacia will make an entry in the future also as I know you also like her!

Great countdown!

by **Play** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:11 pm

Elvis, Michael, Whitney, Elton, Fleetwood, Bee Gees, Madonna and ABBA

This is heaven

by **summer** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:18 pm

Elvis, Michael, Whitney

Fleetwood, Bee Gees and ABBA

by **FreakyFlyBry** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:17 am

Lots of great artists there

I really like all of the top 12 to some extent.

I kinda expected ABBA to get #1, well-deserved

by **johnnyboy** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:10 pm

I haven't popped into this forum for a while so missed the rundown - which was quite quick!

Here's my favourites from your list...

#30 Sweet. I had them on my list too. Love is Like Oxygen is my favourite too.

#29 Depeche Mode. An act in my Top 10

#27 Pet Shop Boys

#18 REM. Some great songs especially in early 90s. Losing My Religion is my fave.

#9 Elvis. Higher on Benny's list than mine

#7 Michael Jackson. In my Top 10 too.

#5 Elton John.

#4 Fleetwood mac. #2 on my list. Benny and I have very similiar tastes regarding FM songs

#3 Bee Gees. Another one that made my Top 10.

#2 Madonna. Yup, another act in my Top 10.

#1 ABBA. My #1 too

I'm not the biggest fan of The Winner takes it All but SOS, Knowing Me Knowing You, Money Money Money and Dancing Queen are all outstanding.

by **johnnyboy** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:15 pm

There are artists on this list that have great songs eg Britney's Baby, One More time and others such as Bryan Adam's Summer of 69, - both Benny's favourites from those artists too. But generally I'm not abig fan of those artists.

by **stevyy** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:41 pm

Michael Jackson: He's one of my alltime favourite artists too. he would also rank in my top 10.

Simon & Garfunkel: They made timeless evergreens. I own one album by Art Garfunkel.

Whitney Houston: She was my first alltime favourite artist. She is easily ranked as one of my favourite artists of all times (Top 10).

Elton John: I own his Greatest Hits album. His music is timeless.

Madonna: She currently ranks #2 on my most played female artists list since 2004.

ABBA: I like many of their songs. My mother was a super hardcore fan in the 70's.

by **Wardo** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:43 pm

Benny, what a great list

Michael Jackson, Simon & Garfunkel, Elton John, ABBA, Billy Joel, Elvis, Whitney and REM 8-)

by **adg** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:56 pm

Nice final 6, all retro acts and worthy artists 8-)

by **vinnie65** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:04 pm

Roxette, A-ha, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Fleetwood Mac, Madonna and Abba are very classic and great artists.

Good countdown and I have expected Abba on the top position.

:wink:

by **Tiger** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 12:55 pm

7. Michael Jackson
6. Whitney Houston

Oh Whitney and Michael