| December 23rd, 2005 08:46 AM |
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| Ten Thousand Motels |
Queen's 'We Are The Champions' Voted World's Favourite Song
In a poll of 700,000...
by Scott Colothnan on 12/23/2005
gigwise.com
Queen’s ‘We Are The Champions’ has been voted the world’s greatest song in a massive poll conducted by Sony Ericsson.
A whopping 700,000 people were asked for their favourite tune in 66 different countries leading to a fairly surprising top ten.
Elsewhere in the top ten are Britney Spears with ‘Toxic’ at two, Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean’ in second place, and The Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’ in fourth.
The results from the votes just in Britain threw up different results with Robbie Williams’ ‘Angels’ cracking into the top ten.
Amazingly Jacko had a stronghold on the UK top ten with a massive seven of the ten entries. Who fixes these results?
As undercover reports the top tens are as follows:
The global top 10:
1.’“We Are The Champions’ – Queen
2. ‘Toxic’ – Britney Spears
3. ‘Billie Jean’ – Michael Jackson
4. ‘Hotel California’ – The Eagles
5. ‘La Tortura’ – Shakira
6. ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ – Nirvana
7. ‘Yesterday’ – The Beatles
8. ‘One’ – U2
9. ‘Imagine’ – John Lennon
10. ‘Sultans Of Swing’ – Dire Straights
The UK top 10:
1. ‘Billie Jean’ – Michael Jackson
2. ‘Thriller’ – Michael Jackson
3. ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ – Queen
4. ‘Beat It’ – Michael Jackson
5. ‘Angels’ – Robbie Williams
6. ‘Smooth Criminal’ – Michael Jackson
7. ‘We’ve Had Enough’ – Michael Jackson
8. ‘Black Or White’ – Michael Jackson
9. ‘You Rock My World’ – Michael Jackson
10. ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ – Guns N Roses
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| December 23rd, 2005 08:52 AM |
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| Jumacfly |
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Ten Thousand Motels wrote:
The UK top 10:
1. ‘Billie Jean’ – Michael Jackson
2. ‘Thriller’ – Michael Jackson
3. ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ – Queen
4. ‘Beat It’ – Michael Jackson
5. ‘Angels’ – Robbie Williams
6. ‘Smooth Criminal’ – Michael Jackson
7. ‘We’ve Had Enough’ – Michael Jackson
8. ‘Black Or White’ – Michael Jackson
9. ‘You Rock My World’ – Michael Jackson
10. ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ – Guns N Roses
7/10 for jacko in the UK!! amazing poll!
I ve never heard "we ve had enough"....was it on "rarities"??  |
| December 23rd, 2005 08:56 AM |
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| Sir Stonesalot |
Oh piffle.
Everyone knows that the world's fave song is Midnight Rambler.
That other poll is just a hoax. |
| December 23rd, 2005 08:59 AM |
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| Nellcote |
It is an extremely powerful song.
The cut on Live Aid is the balls.
Freddie Mercury could hold a crowd like no other
Credibility is gone asunder with any list which has a song like Toxic as #2.. |
| December 23rd, 2005 09:05 AM |
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| Jumacfly |
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Nellcote wrote:
It is an extremely powerful song.
The cut on Live Aid is the balls.
Freddie Mercury could hold a crowd like no other
Credibility is gone asunder with any list which has a song like Toxic as #2..
Toxic is a great pop song...the structure, the break, the video,this is perfect for charts and MTV.Like it or not , it's the best cheesy pop anthem of the decade IMHO.
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| December 23rd, 2005 10:12 AM |
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| Factory Girl |
Queen sucked and so did Freddy. He really did. |
| December 23rd, 2005 10:14 AM |
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| Jumacfly |
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Factory Girl wrote:
Queen sucked and so did Freddy. He really did.
ouchh!!
it has to be said!! |
| December 23rd, 2005 10:25 AM |
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| Joey |
" Freddie Mercury could hold a crowd like no other "
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| December 23rd, 2005 10:52 AM |
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| Moonisup |
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Sir Stonesalot wrote:
Oh piffle.
Everyone knows that the world's fave song is Midnight Rambler.
That other poll is just a hoax.
True! MR has everything a song has to have, and even the last tours MR is a highlight in a show, and you can see the real rolling stones
rik |
| December 23rd, 2005 11:09 AM |
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| Zanck*Zanck*Zanck |
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Sir Stonesalot wrote:
Oh piffle
Indeed! |
| December 23rd, 2005 11:12 AM |
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| Jumacfly |
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Moonisup wrote:
True! MR has everything a song has to have, and even the last tours MR is a highlight in a show, and you can see the real rolling stones
rik
true.
MR was the highlight on Licks, it was perfectly played.
they were on fire on this one! |
| December 23rd, 2005 01:00 PM |
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| ShaneJazz |
Good song, not in Queen's 50 best, however. Regardless, fantastic band and AMAZING lead singer, songwriter and performer. Freddie lives forever.....Midnight Rambler is amazing though, too, so props to whoever suggested that. They should have a Best songs ever Live category....MR has always been a showstopper live. |
| December 23rd, 2005 01:49 PM |
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| gimmekeef |
Satisfaction....it aint even close....best ever....Bet you had to fuckin text message so only the teeners really voted..plus why do I care?//. |
| December 23rd, 2005 02:48 PM |
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| Egbert |
My vote goes to "Star Star" |
| December 23rd, 2005 03:35 PM |
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| glencar |
Another useless poll posted by Motels. |
| December 23rd, 2005 03:49 PM |
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| JaggerLips |
quote:
Sir Stonesalot wrote:
Oh piffle.
Everyone knows that the world's fave song is Midnight Rambler.
That other poll is just a hoax.
Oh baby come to mama!
Shoot em dead brainbell jangler
Midnight Rambler is the ultimate kick ass song it really is! |
| December 23rd, 2005 06:55 PM |
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| Ten Thousand Motels |
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glencar wrote:
Another useless poll posted by Motels.
Yeah, but I could have posted this one. 
http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/78622004.htm
[Edited by Ten Thousand Motels] |
| December 23rd, 2005 09:19 PM |
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| jb |
LOL.................Queen is a remakably overrated band beloved in Europe..............their lead singer was a complete wanker and they added nothing to rock imo.........bands like U2 loved Queen. |
| December 23rd, 2005 09:24 PM |
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| glencar |
U2 also loves the Stones, Joshy... |
| December 23rd, 2005 09:27 PM |
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| jb |
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glencar wrote:
U2 also loves the Stones, Joshy...
No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I heaed an interview and they admired The Clash ......they hated the Stones and still do..Bono pretends to be Mick's pal but they mock the band every chance trhey get..they call themselves the greatest band and the Stones irrelevamt..Yet you, sadly, love them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOu are touched by their music and the movement ..............but your a good guy and I still like you. See you in Boston 1/15!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| December 23rd, 2005 09:28 PM |
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| glencar |
No, Joshy! NYC but not Boston!! I think of Boston as you think of U2. |
| December 23rd, 2005 09:31 PM |
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| jb |
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glencar wrote:
No, Joshy! NYC but not Boston!! I think of Boston as you think of U2.
Bought my tickets today......and flying first class with younger son this time........he wants to go and older one is booked for MSG................enjoy "Elevation" as yu guide Airbus' in!!!!!!!!!! |
| December 23rd, 2005 09:31 PM |
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| glencar |
I'd rather work with Boeings! |
| December 23rd, 2005 11:36 PM |
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| pdog |
I'm glad to see free elections worlwide are being used for something important! |
| December 24th, 2005 12:09 AM |
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| glencar |
LOL |
| December 24th, 2005 10:27 AM |
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| ListenToTheLion |
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jb wrote:
LOL.................Queen is a remakably overrated band beloved in Europe..............their lead singer was a complete wanker and they added nothing to rock imo.........bands like U2 loved Queen.
Post of the year! 100% correct sir! |
| December 24th, 2005 10:55 PM |
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| Child of the Moon |
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jb wrote:
LOL.................Queen is a remakably overrated band beloved in Europe..............their lead singer was a complete wanker and they added nothing to rock imo.........bands like U2 loved Queen.
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JB! For once, I agree with you! Class-A posting! |
| December 25th, 2005 12:03 AM |
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| ShaneJazz |
I will stand up for Freddie, Roger, John and Brian! I fucking love 'em. Great live shows. Remember at Live Aid when Ronnie and Keith embarassed themselves and Queen dominated the show like no other. Its ok to disagree though, it's the holidays, and as we see, we all LOVE Midnight Rambler. For me, the single highlight of the FF dvds. Have a great holiday everyone. |
| December 25th, 2005 04:31 AM |
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| blackandblue |
I agree with JB, the Lion and Moonchild!
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