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?

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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.