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THE RESULTS - Charlton Life's top 10 Solo Music Artists .

BedsaddickBedsaddick
edited July 2014 in Not Sports Related
Tough one to collate this one , as there is a very wide range of tastes among lifers but as usual the cream rises to the top.

1st- David Bowie

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Joint 2nd - Van Morrison

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Joint 2nd - Paul Weller

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Joint 2nd - Elvis

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5th- Bob Dylan

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Joint 6th - Marvin Gaye

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Joint 6th Joni Mitchell

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8th- Michael Jackson

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9th - Elton John

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10th - Neil Young

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    The Red RobinThe Red Robin
    Can't really argue with that.
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    MacronateMacronate
    Bowie is a legend, proper No 1.
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    Henry IrvingHenry Irving
    Not my top ten but all on my Ipod.

    Surprised that Van was so high and that Joni (only female) was there much as I love them both.

    Can't believe that Gilen Swift didn't make the list. Great talent
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    BedsaddickBedsaddick
    Biggest surprise to me is that there is only four Brits on the the top ten where as in the the top ten bands lost it was almost all British .
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    thai malaysia addickthai malaysia addick
    Interesting. It has taught me that I am not keen on mainstream solo artists. With the exception of Paul Weller, I've never had the slightest inclination to see any of the rest - perhaps Bowie or Van in their heyday. But, as a true Charlton supporter, I move on.
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    JessieJessie
    Beds did you deliberately select a childhood photo of Michael Jackson? Looks slightly weird among all the other musicians...
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    MrOneLungMrOneLung
    Think this either reflects the ageing charlton fan base or the dearth of modern day solo artists. Perhaps fame is more fleeting these days so don't become legendary.
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    DamoNorthStandDamoNorthStand
    Only major one I can see left out would be Johnny Cash. But seems pretty much what you would expect.
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    LoOkOuTLoOkOuT
    No Gerri Halliwell?
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    rananegrarananegra
    JessieAddick said:

    Beds did you deliberately select a childhood photo of Michael Jackson? Looks slightly weird among all the other musicians...

    He was performing from a very early age and a number of his better tracks IMO were the early Motown ones, including Rockin' Robin. I do agree it looks a bit weird, but the pictures of him as an adult are often weirder.
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    rananegrarananegra
    Only one of mine made the top ten. Not surprised in the least.
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    JaShea99JaShea99
    Do you think Bowie being number 1 shows British bias or is he as popular internationally?
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    ShrewShrew
    with the 'one is the loneliest number' add on the telly at the moment. Harry Nilsson is the one I wish was in my original list.
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    Oggy RedOggy Red
    Beds ...... I'd be interested to know your results from the next 10 (positions 11 to 20).

    Any chance you could post them?

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    AlgarveaddickAlgarveaddick
    thai malaysia addick said:

    Interesting. It has taught me that I am not keen on mainstream solo artists. With the exception of Paul Weller, I've never had the slightest inclination to see any of the rest - perhaps Bowie or Van in their heyday. But, as a true Charlton supporter, I move on.

    Swop Elvis for Weller and Neil Young for Bowie or Van and that pretty much sums it up for me too.
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    AFKABartramAFKABartram
    Not too many of them are my cup of tea and I think it shows the majority who took part in this poll are blokes in their 40-60s :-)

    Can't believe anyone couldn't have Madonna in there.
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    BedsaddickBedsaddick
    AFKABartram said:

    Not too many of them are my cup of tea and I think it shows the majority who took part in this poll are blokes in their 40-60s :-)

    Can't believe anyone couldn't have Madonna in there.

    Madonna got one vote.
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    BedsaddickBedsaddick
    Oggy Red said:

    Beds ...... I'd be interested to know your results from the next 10 (positions 11 to 20).

    Any chance you could post them?

    I didn't keep the paper where i counted the votes but off the top of my head the ones just outside the top ten were Stevie Wonder , Billy Joel , Jimi Hendrix , Tom Waits , Rod Stewart and Neil Diamond.
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    LawrieAbrahamsLawrieAbrahams
    Hendrix not in top ten but Elton John was. Interesting.
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    ken_shabbyken_shabby
    Madonna? Uuuurrrgghhhh!
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    PopIconPopIcon
    This top 10 says so much about the folk who use Charlton Life. I personally think that's a shocking list.
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    Covered EndCovered End
    PopIcon said:

    This top 10 says so much about the folk who use Charlton Life. I personally think that's a shocking list.

    Agree. I'd have Bowie in there and I suppose you can't argue with Elvis, although I'm not a fan.

    But the rest, in terms of top 10 - yuk.
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    SELR_addicksSELR_addicks
    Surprised Hendrix didn't make it.

    Not a fan of Paul Weller's solo stuff but quite like the rest.
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    Oggy RedOggy Red
    AFKABartram said:

    Not too many of them are my cup of tea and I think it shows the majority who took part in this poll are blokes in their 40-60s :-)

    You'll soon be 40, AFKA. Not long now.

    ;o)
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    Oggy RedOggy Red
    Bedsaddick said:

    Oggy Red said:

    Beds ...... I'd be interested to know your results from the next 10 (positions 11 to 20).

    Any chance you could post them?

    I didn't keep the paper where i counted the votes but off the top of my head the ones just outside the top ten were Stevie Wonder , Billy Joel , Jimi Hendrix , Tom Waits , Rod Stewart and Neil Diamond.
    Early Rod Stewart (before he got famous), and of course Hendrix.

    Tom Waits is a good call.
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    sadiejane1981sadiejane1981
    can you do most hated now as a contrast?
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    AddickUpNorthAddickUpNorth
    ken_shabby said:

    Madonna? Uuuurrrgghhhh!

    This. Have really never got the hype about her, definitely not a serious musician but I will give her credit for her marketing and business sense. Think she looks a bit desperate when she tries to throw a bit of raunch into it now though.
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    thai malaysia addickthai malaysia addick
    sadiejane1981 said:

    can you do most hated now as a contrast?

    It would probably contain many of the same ten
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    sadiejane1981sadiejane1981
    thai malaysia addick said:

    sadiejane1981 said:

    can you do most hated now as a contrast?

    It would probably contain many of the same ten
    thats what would be interesting
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