We've probably discussed this before, but....

[bengraham.livejournal.com]

Which is the best pop song (that had an official single release) never to reach #1 in the UK singles chart?

I only ask because this morning, my iPod randomly played one of the songs that I consider an all time great, and it occurred to me that it never reached #1 in the UK (confirmed by Wikipedia, although it did reach #1 in the US). The song in question is 'Black Velvet' by Alannah Myles. Can anyone better that?

Comments

Re: ech

[bengraham.livejournal.com]

No, it's not odd, they both have wonderful voices. The main difference between them is that Alannah Myles actually wrote some quality songs.

You're entitled to your opinion, but in this instance, you're just wrong!! It's a beautiful song.

Re: ech

[damnspynovels.livejournal.com]

I used to get Amy Grant mixed up with Mariah.

Re: ech

[koganbot]

Well, they sing in very different styles; Myles is southern blues rock with popmetal hooks, Mariah is gospel-inflected dance pop and r&b. Those aren't total opposites (it isn't as if there's no gospel in southern blues rock), but they're not kissing cousins, either.