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Dylan song 'changed the world'
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| Aug. 5, 2005
Posted on 08/05/2005 8:50:42 AM PDT by nuconvert
Dylan Song 'Changed the World' - Poll
Bob Dylan's song "Like a Rolling Stone" topped a poll on Friday to find the 100 songs, movies, TV shows and books that "changed the world" in the opinion of musicians, actors and industry experts.
Dylan's 1965 single beat Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel" into second place in the survey for "Uncut" magazine.
Paul McCartney, Noel Gallagher, Robert Downey Jr, Rolling Stone Keith Richards and Lou Reed were among those who gave their views for the poll.
"I absolutely remember where I was when I first heard it. It got me through adolescence," rocker Patti Smith said of the winning song.
Ex-Beatle McCartney picked "Heartbreak Hotel" as his number one choice.
"It's the way (Presley) sings it as if he is singing from the depths of hell," McCartney said. "His phrasing, use of echo, it's all so beautiful. Musically, it's perfect."
The Beatles' song "She Loves You" ranked at number three, followed by the Rolling Stones' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction."
Stanley Kubrick's "A Clockwork Orange" emerged as the most influential film at number five, followed by "The Godfather" and "The Godfather II" films in sixth place.
"The Prisoner" was the top-ranking TV series at number 10, while Jack Kerouac's novel "On the Road" was the highest-ranking book, in 19th place.
Actor Edward Norton and ex-Beach Boy Brian Wilson also took part in the poll, marking the magazine's 100th issue.
TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
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posted on
08/05/2005 8:50:43 AM PDT
by
nuconvert
To: nuconvert
To: nuconvert; xzins
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posted on
08/05/2005 8:52:34 AM PDT
by
Dr. Eckleburg
(There are very few shades of gray.)
To: nuconvert
I'll vote for Ave Maria.
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posted on
08/05/2005 8:52:40 AM PDT
by
T'wit
(If any liberals get to Heaven, they'll lecture God on what's wrong with it and reform it all to Hell)
To: nuconvert
It certainly nailed the counterculture and what it would eventually become.
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posted on
08/05/2005 8:52:53 AM PDT
by
Borges
To: nuconvert
I disagree.
George M. Cohan's "Over There" changed the world!!!
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posted on
08/05/2005 8:52:56 AM PDT
by
kellynla
(U.S.M.C. 1st Battalion,5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Div. Viet Nam 69&70 Semper Fi)
To: nuconvert
Sorry, but I happen to prefer the way Berry Gordy and Motown changed the world....and NO snide remarks about "yeah, he gave us Michael Jackson".....Mr & Mrs Jackson did that....
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posted on
08/05/2005 8:53:10 AM PDT
by
NRA1995
("People do stupid things...." and I hear the Vonage music playing.....woo-hoo, woo-hoo-hoo....)
To: nuconvert
Ya, i remember that. Things have been so different ever since.
Sheesh.
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posted on
08/05/2005 8:53:15 AM PDT
by
mmercier
(the needle and the damage done)
To: Dr. Eckleburg
There's a certain arrogance in these polls as they don't give a time period. At least admit you're basically talking about songs in English from the 50 years or so.
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posted on
08/05/2005 8:53:56 AM PDT
by
Borges
To: Chi-townChief
aw, are you upset they didn't ask you to contribute?
I think several Dylan songs could have lead this poll
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posted on
08/05/2005 8:55:14 AM PDT
by
nuconvert
(No More Axis of Evil by Christmas ! TLR) [there's a lot of bad people in the pistachio business])
To: Chi-townChief
What bullshit!!! Which part?
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posted on
08/05/2005 8:55:21 AM PDT
by
softwarecreator
(Facts are to liberals as holy water is to vampires)
To: nuconvert
...in the opinion of musicians, actors and industry experts.In other words: idiots.
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posted on
08/05/2005 8:55:24 AM PDT
by
whd23
To: Chi-townChief
"The Prisoner" was the top-ranking TV series at number 10.
I don't know if it really should be number ten but I think Star Trek should rank higher.
BTW I vote for the Battle Hymn of Republic.
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posted on
08/05/2005 8:56:29 AM PDT
by
dts32041
(Shinkichi: Massuer, did you see that? Zatôichi: I don't see much)
To: nuconvert
I thought Alvin Lee and Ten Years After wanted to do so.
To: nuconvert
Robert Downey Jr?????????????????...............
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posted on
08/05/2005 8:58:30 AM PDT
by
Red Badger
(Want to be surprised? GOOOOGLE your own name. Want to have fun? GOOOOGLE your neighbor's......)
To: kellynla
George M. Cohan's "Over There" changed the world!!! I thought it was the Coca-Cola song..,..........I'd like to teach the world to sing.........
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posted on
08/05/2005 8:59:42 AM PDT
by
Red Badger
(Want to be surprised? GOOOOGLE your own name. Want to have fun? GOOOOGLE your neighbor's......)
To: Red Badger
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posted on
08/05/2005 8:59:55 AM PDT
by
nuconvert
(No More Axis of Evil by Christmas ! TLR) [there's a lot of bad people in the pistachio business])
To: nuconvert
Actor Edward Norton
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posted on
08/05/2005 9:01:32 AM PDT
by
Izzy Dunne
(Hello, I'm a TAGLINE virus. Please help me spread by copying me into YOUR tag line.)
To: nuconvert
Paul McCartney, Noel Gallagher, Robert Downey Jr, Rolling Stone Keith Richards and Lou Reed were among those who gave their views for the poll. oookaaay...
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posted on
08/05/2005 9:01:45 AM PDT
by
Corin Stormhands
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