The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time was the cover story of a special issue of Rolling Stone magazine published in November 2004.^[1] It was chosen based on votes by 172 musicians, critics, and industry figures. Rather than focusing on the quality and lyrics of the songs, the list rather credits songs based on their success and impact upon the world. It is argued that in some cases songs were included for the sake of the artist, rather than for the song itself. As with numerous such lists, the choices are a source of debate for many.^{[weasel words]} Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This article is about the magazine. ... November 2004 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December See also: November 2004 in sports November 2004 in science Events Deaths in November • 30 Pierre Berton • 29 John Drew Barrymore • 26 Bill Alley • 24 Arthur Hailey • 23 Rafael Eitan • 18 Bobby Frank Cherry • 16 John...

The Song List

The top songs on the list are:

1. "Like a Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan
2. "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" by The Rolling Stones
3. "Imagine" by John Lennon
4. "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye
5. "Respect" by Aretha Franklin
6. "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys
7. "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry
8. "Hey Jude" by The Beatles
9. "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana
10. "What'd I Say" by Ray Charles

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Statistics

The list is composed largely of American and British artists: out of the 500 songs, 357 are from the US and 117 from the UK; the third most represented country is Ireland with 12 entries, then Canada with 10. The list includes just one song not in English (La Bamba by Ritchie Valens) and only three songs from the 21st century. The oldest song on the list is "Rollin' Stone" from 1948 (ranked #459). The only other song from the 1940s is Hank Williams' "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" from 1949 (#111). The most recent is OutKast's 2003 hit "Hey Ya!" (#180). With 23 songs on the list, The Beatles are the most represented musical act. John Lennon is the only artist to place multiple songs in the top 10 (as a member of the Beatles and as an individual). The Beatles are followed by The Rolling Stones (14 entries); Bob Dylan, who also topped the list with "Like a Rolling Stone" (12 entries); Elvis Presley (11 entries); The Beach Boys and Jimi Hendrix (seven entries each) and Chuck Berry, U2, James Brown, Prince, Led Zeppelin and Sly & The Family Stone (six entries each). United States may refer to: Places: United States of America SS United States, the fastest ocean liner ever built. ... The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in western Europe, and member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the G8, the European Union, and NATO. Usually known simply as the United Kingdom, the UK, or (inaccurately) as Great Britain or Britain, the UK has four constituent... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... La Bamba is a folk song whose origins can be traced to the Mexican state of Veracruz over 300 years ago. ... Ritchie Valens (born Ricardo Steven Valenzuela, May 13, 1941 – February 3, 1959) was a pioneer of rock and roll and a forefather to the Latin Rock movement. ... 20XX redirects here. ... Rollin Stone is the name of a 1948 Muddy Waters blues song. ... Year 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 1940s decade ran from 1940 to 1949. ... For other persons named Hank Williams, see Hank Williams (disambiguation). ... Im So Lonesome I Could Cry is a song written and recorded by American country music singer-songwriter Hank Williams in 1949. ... Year 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the hip hop group. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Hey Ya! is a hip hop song written and produced by André 3000 for his 2003 album The Love Below, part of OutKasts double album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. ... The White Album, see The Beatles (album). ... Rolling Stones redirects here. ... This article is about the recording artist. ... Highway 61 Revisited track listing Like a Rolling Stone (1) Tombstone Blues (2) Music sample: Bob Dylan - Like a Rolling Stone 30 seconds (of 6:10) Problems listening to the file? See media help. ... Elvis redirects here. ... The Beach Boys are an American rock and roll band. ... Jimi Hendrix (November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American guitar virtuoso, singer and songwriter. ... Charles Edward Anderson Chuck Berry (born 18 October 1926, St. ... This article is about the Irish rock band. ... For other persons named James Brown, see James Brown (disambiguation). ... Prince changed his stage name into an unpronounceable symbol in 1993, but took up the name Prince again in 1999. ... For the bands 1969 eponymous debut album, see Led Zeppelin (album). ... Sly & the Family Stone was an American rock band from San Francisco, California. ...

See also

• Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time

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References

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External links

• The list at rollingstone.com
• A BBC News story about the list