Bright Moments Posted November 17, 2004 Report Posted November 17, 2004 'Like a Rolling Stone' Named No. 1 Song 15 minutes ago Entertainment - AP NEW YORK - Rolling Stone magazine has named the top 500 songs of all time in its new issue, and, well, the No. 1 song isn't exactly a complete unknown. AP Photo Bob Dylan (news)'s "Like A Rolling Stone" tops the list, compiled from votes by 172 critics and musicians that included Brian Wilson (news), Joni Mitchell, Jeff Tweedy of Wilco and others — in a special issue that hits newsstands Friday. "No other pop song has so thoroughly challenged and transformed the commercial laws and artistic conventions of its time, for all time," writes David Fricke, a senior editor of Rolling Stone. Following Dylan is the Rolling Stones' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," John Lennon (news)'s "Imagine," Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" and "Aretha Franklin's "Respect." "It's worth noting that "Like a Rolling Stone" and "Satisfaction" were recorded within a month of each other," Fricke told The Associated Press Wednesday. "It says a lot about how fast pop music was moving at that time." Rounding out the top ten are "Vibrations" by the Beach Boys, "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry (news), the Beatles' "Hey June," Nivana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit," and Ray Charles' "What'd I Say." No one makes the chart more than (surprise, surprise) the Beatles, who have 23 tunes on the list. The Rolling Stones have 14 hits, and Dylan 12. Thought the list is heavy on the `50s, `60s and `70s (voters were told to focus on "the rock 'n' roll era"), the most recent song is 2003's "Hey Ya!" by Outkast, charting at no. 180. Squeaking in as the 500th all-time best song is Boston's "More Than a Feeling." ___ Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted November 17, 2004 Report Posted November 17, 2004 Rolling Stone - Best Crap Music Magazine Quote
GregK Posted November 17, 2004 Report Posted November 17, 2004 Rolling Stone - Best Crap Music Magazine I think you're being generous-since when is Rolling Stone ever about music?? Quote
RDK Posted November 17, 2004 Report Posted November 17, 2004 As a Dylan fan, I can't argue with "Like a Rolling Stone" being voted #1. Rolling Stone (the magazine) has never been only about the music. I'm not sure why you reject their right to poll 172 "critics and musicians" for their opinion on this. Quote
JSngry Posted November 17, 2004 Report Posted November 17, 2004 Nearly 40 years later, I'm still not sure how it feels. But damned if I don't keep trying to figure it out. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted November 17, 2004 Report Posted November 17, 2004 As a Dylan fan, I can't argue with "Like a Rolling Stone" being voted #1. Rolling Stone (the magazine) has never been only about the music. I'm not sure why you reject their right to poll 172 "critics and musicians" for their opinion on this. Anyone other than rock/pop critic musicians in there? Didn't think so. Quote
7/4 Posted November 17, 2004 Report Posted November 17, 2004 There was a time, a very long time ago when RS reviewed Jazz albums and even interviewed Jazz musicans. Really. No shit. Quote
Jazzmoose Posted November 17, 2004 Report Posted November 17, 2004 The shocker to me was the previously unreleased Beatles tune "Hey June" making the list. A paen to that fifties vision of domestic perfection, Beaver Cleaver's mother, the song resonates more in these times of stress and indecision than it did when it was recorded shortly after an all night combination of TV reruns and acid during the Beatles last U.S. tour... Quote
porcy62 Posted November 17, 2004 Report Posted November 17, 2004 Rolling Stone - Best Crap Music Magazine A magazine who had Hunter Thompson among his journalists can't be so bad!! B-) Quote
GregK Posted November 17, 2004 Report Posted November 17, 2004 As a Dylan fan, I can't argue with "Like a Rolling Stone" being voted #1. Rolling Stone (the magazine) has never been only about the music. I'm not sure why you reject their right to poll 172 "critics and musicians" for their opinion on this. who's rejecting anyone's rights?? Quote
RDK Posted November 17, 2004 Report Posted November 17, 2004 As a Dylan fan, I can't argue with "Like a Rolling Stone" being voted #1. Rolling Stone (the magazine) has never been only about the music. I'm not sure why you reject their right to poll 172 "critics and musicians" for their opinion on this. Anyone other than rock/pop critic musicians in there? Didn't think so. Well, it's a rock/pop music magazine. Do you expect Downbeat to review the latest Britney Spears album? Quote
Jazzmoose Posted November 17, 2004 Report Posted November 17, 2004 As a Dylan fan, I can't argue with "Like a Rolling Stone" being voted #1. Rolling Stone (the magazine) has never been only about the music. I'm not sure why you reject their right to poll 172 "critics and musicians" for their opinion on this. who's rejecting anyone's rights?? Tyson's regularly get rejected anymore...but then his left's aren't doing much better. Oops! Wrong thread... Quote
alankin Posted November 17, 2004 Report Posted November 17, 2004 There was a time, a very long time ago when RS reviewed Jazz albums and even interviewed Jazz musicans. Really. No shit. They even produced a Jazz record guide! Quote
7/4 Posted November 17, 2004 Report Posted November 17, 2004 There was a time, a very long time ago when RS reviewed Jazz albums and even interviewed Jazz musicans. Really. No shit. They even produced a Jazz record guide! Wow. Forgot about that! Quote
Jazzmoose Posted November 17, 2004 Report Posted November 17, 2004 There was a time, a very long time ago when RS reviewed Jazz albums and even interviewed Jazz musicans. Really. No shit. They even produced a Jazz record guide! Wow. Forgot about that! I have it. I would suggest that forgetting it would be kind. If you really want some laughs, find an old rock Rolling Stone guide with the jazz section in the back... Quote
Joe G Posted November 18, 2004 Report Posted November 18, 2004 Hey - I bought a copy of Ask the Ages based on what I read about it in RS. In addition, ... uh, I guess there's nothing in addition to that. Carry on (my wayward son - did that make the list? )... Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted November 18, 2004 Report Posted November 18, 2004 As a Dylan fan, I can't argue with "Like a Rolling Stone" being voted #1. Rolling Stone (the magazine) has never been only about the music. I'm not sure why you reject their right to poll 172 "critics and musicians" for their opinion on this. Anyone other than rock/pop critic musicians in there? Didn't think so. Well, it's a rock/pop music magazine. Do you expect Downbeat to review the latest Britney Spears album? Honestly, it would not surprise me. Quote
RDK Posted November 18, 2004 Report Posted November 18, 2004 Honestly, it would not surprise me. Okay - bad example. Even the dudes at Downbeat think she's hot. Quote
BruceH Posted November 25, 2004 Report Posted November 25, 2004 The number one song of all time is clearly "Buring Airlines Give You So Much More" by Eno, but I wouldn't expect RS to admit it. Quote
BERIGAN Posted November 25, 2004 Report Posted November 25, 2004 The shocker to me was the previously unreleased Beatles tune "Hey June" making the list. A paen to that fifties vision of domestic perfection, Beaver Cleaver's mother, the song resonates more in these times of stress and indecision than it did when it was recorded shortly after an all night combination of TV reruns and acid during the Beatles last U.S. tour... Yes, the Rolling Stone must have asked some of their old time reviewers as well to come up with a list like this. The same folks that said year after year that Led Zepplin sucked. Quote
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