“ Our poll has in the past been the subject of criticism”, explains Watch and Listen's editor Gary McDermott, adding that “ its prestige comes from its exclusivity and its longevity” (the poll has been run every ten years since August 1933). Only a few minutes after the poll had been released, famous music critic and newspaper director Simon Ebert commented on his Twitter account: Don McLean? American Pie? … Really? While millions of McLean's fans around the world were thrilled with the news, questions have been raised about the objectivity and fairness of the survey. Poll results stir controversy among music critics Stand by Your Man ( Tammy Wynette, 1968) : 7%Ĭheck out: The Full Watch and Listen's “Greatest Songs of All Time” List for 2023.Like a Rolling Stone ( Bob Dylan, 1965) : 11%.
Here are the top 5 best songs ever written in the world, according to the poll (followed by the percentage of votes): The recognition of American Pie in this decade's list doesn't come as much of a surprise. Once every decade, the world-renowned music magazine Watch and Listen conducts a global poll of music producers and critics from 80 different countries and translated into 20 languages.
Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. To many of you it’s probably a familiar story. Discover American Pie Original Soundtrack by Original Soundtrack released in 1999. Special music programming like this only happens thanks to our members.Don McLean to announce retirement at age 77Īccording to the latest Watch and Listen magazine poll just out yesterday (Saturday, August 5), Don McLean 1971's hit American Pie is now considered to be the Greatest Song in the History of Music. If you’re already a member, thank you! If not, join us right now– it only takes two minutes to sign up. This massive ’90s countdown helped us celebrate with our members and listeners during our Fall Membership Drive.
Our countdown of the Top 900 Songs of the ’90s, as voted by you, is now complete! Below is the list of songs we’ve played over the past six days.
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