I'm sorry but after deliberating this issue, ELO stays above the Beatles

[LynneSin]

on my list of all-time favorite bands.

There was some debate with ProfessorGAC and asthmaticeog about changing the order that would put the Beatles (currently #10) above ELO (#7) on my list of 10 all-time favorite bands.

I have put much thought into making this change especially in light that asthmaticeog was going to post negative things about my #3 band, which is Yes.

This was not an easy decision. The Beatles are a legendary band with music that will span the generations and will always be considered the band that started a musical revolution. However these are not the only factors that I use when making deliberations as to where a band places in my top 10 all-time favorites even if they actually make the cut. For me it's about the music and how it has affected me profoundly throughout my music listening lifetime. For me, my music is my memories, my mood and sometimes my lifeline. The band may not be the most skilled musicians out there (hence why Green Day is #4) but there is something about that music that affects me in away whether it's cheering me up on a sad day, putting an extra lilt in my step or just memories of my lifetime.

ELO's bonus came from two factors: First and probably the biggest ranking was the fact that ELO's "Out of the Blue" was the first album (and that was in Vinyl) I ever bought and thus started me down the path of wanting to own music. I figured I have about 750 Vinyl & CDs in my collection (I know, rather small for some) but it was that album that started me on my journey. ELO also receives bonus points because they are some of the earliest music I remember hearing on the radio since at that time they were quite popular. The Beatles were pretty much broken up when I started getting turned on to music (which was around 1974 give or take) and ELO was quite popular on AM Rock Radio (WKBO out of Harrisburg PA). ANd then there is a added special bonus for what I consider one of the best sides of any record out there - side #3 of Out of the Blue thusly labeled "Concerto for a Rainy Day". I'll listen to that combo anytime I have a sad day it's so musically in-tune with who I am.

So unfortunately, the Beatles will not move above ELO in my list of all-time favorite bands and yes, I expect fallout from this decision. But it's my list - one that I've been cultivating since 1974 (you don't even want to know what I considered the best bands back in 1974 but it didn't include Led Zeppelin (that came around 1977) but it did include Steve Miller Band!)

However in light of this deliberation I have moved Beatles up one on my scale. I actually decided that David Bowie deserved a better ranking of #9 (they're now #6), ELO stays the same at #7 and I put the Beatles at #8. King Crimson moves down to #9 and Jethro Tull rounds out the list at #10.

[progmom]

1. Ringo will be devastated.

[The_LongestName_onDU]

9. My Grandmother says that i might be related to Ringo Starr.

Because my Great, Great Grandmother's madien name was Starkey, which is Ringo's real last name.

[johnnie]

10. Welcome The_LongestName_onDU Starr

Good to have you here.

[Wapsie B]

30. I see we have another walking corpse here.

[sundog]

2. can you put this in list form?

i'm getting confused

[LynneSin]

12. Sure

1. Led Zeppelin
   
2. Queen
   
3. Yes
   
4. Green Day
   
5. Pink Floyd
   
6. David Bowie
   
7. Electric Light Orchestra
   
8. The Beatles
   
9. King Crimson
   
10. Jethro Tull
    

[sundog]

13. much better

thank you :thumbsup:

[mac56]

3. four disappointed blokes

[Archae]

5. Ye gawds, I remember that cartoon.

It was dreadful, to say the least.

But it did have Beatles tunes.

[Hugin]

4. Thanks...

I was waiting for your decision on pins and needles.

:eyes:

:7

:thumbsup:

[jobycom]

6. You put more thought into this than most people do in who they vote for.

[LynneSin]

11. Voting is simple!!

Pull the lever that says DEMOCRAT!!

[jobycom]

14. True, it's like driving

You choose D to go forward and R to go backwards.

[KFC]

7. Score one for Oasis

[asthmaticeog]

17. .

:rofl:

:thumbsup:

[johnnie]

8. Jeff McLennon will be happy to hear this

:P

[Whoa_Nelly]

15. Don't hate my avatar

because it's beautiful!

Or should I say...

Love Me
Love My Avatar
:rofl:

[LynneSin]

16. Top 10 is pretty damn impressive in my book

I mean with over 750 albums & cds, I probably have close to 100-150 different artists. Beatles have made the 'Creme de la Creme' in my book!!

[Ramsey]

18. Bowie rules

Head and shoulders above those bands!

:P

[LynneSin]

23. You're judgement is a little clouded, I mean you are Bowie Girl

:D

[datasuspect]

24. i'm inclined to agree with you

[driver8]

19. You are entitled to your opinion, no matter how wrong it is. n/t

[Chemical Bill]

20. That's 'cause you're just a kid...

and don't know any better. The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix changed music in ways that you don't appreciate because you didn't know what it was like without them. And where's Joni Mitchell? In fact, no women at all? But hey, I love Yes, saw them before Fragile came out.

BTW, which King Crimson are you talking about? I saw them after Bruford joined, about the time they recorded the USA album. I like ITCOTCK best, but they only played one song from it (I wonder why?:sarcasm:). I even have McDonald and Giles. And of course this leads to ELP, but I won't go any farther on that issue.

Bill

Mods - the spell check doesn't recognize "Jimi". This is a real problem.

[LynneSin]

22. Kid?

You do know how old I am or do I have to embarass myself by revealing my age

:eyes:

[Chemical Bill]

25. I didn't mean to insult you...

but your choice of music reveals your age.;)

Anybody younger than me is a kid, BTW.

Bill

[LynneSin]

26. That's ok

Remember, my music choices are based solely on the impact of the music to society as a whole but the impact of the music to me as a person. ELO has just had more impact than the Beatles.

But consider this - I have about 150-200 different groups on CD & Vinyl so making the top 10 is extremely special!!

[DanCa]

21. Well after just realizing that I was at both an Elvis & Bruce concert.

I have the credibility to claim that Bruce is better. Even though I was a baby at the time of the Elvis concert.

[cleofus1]

27. jeff lynne

sucks donkey balls

[LynneSin]

28. But how do you really feel about Jeff Lynne?

:shrug:

[cleofus1]

29. jeff lynne

sucks big fat hairy donkey balls

[LynneSin]

36. But seriously, put some thought into it and tell me how you feel

show some emotion!

[leftofthedial]

31. that's just absurd

on its face

Listen, I am Pete Best and even *I* like the Beatles better (bastards!)

[LynneSin]

32. Yes, but I'm not judging them simply on their standing in society

just their standing in my musical world - a world in which ELO has meant more to me than the Beatles have!

[Reverend_Smitty]

33. This post reminds me of an assignment I had once...

I was taking a Gen Ed music class and the professor told us to go home and write down our top 10 favorite songs of all time, and why. I've written 20 page literature reviews with less trouble, in my 4 years of undergrad, it was one of the most difficult assignments I've had to do. Funny thing is, I can't remember the list I compiled. I think if I tried to re-create it, my head would explode.

So I understand the difficulty one must go through when compiling a top 10 list!

[LynneSin]

34. My gen. music class I had to do a report on the next big band of the 80s

My report was on the Knack and how they were going to be the next big thing in music

:crazy:

[Reverend_Smitty]

35. lol thats pretty funny

M M M My Sharona!

[gristy]

37. What is your critical judgment of Steve Miller as a musician?

When I saw him in concert two things struck me (and I am so NOT a musician):

1. He is a wonderful musician
2. He knows how to lead his group

They were all just so tight and looked like they were so enjoying themselves.

[proud2BlibKansan]

38. I can't decide which is #1 so I put them in ABC order

The Beatles
CJ Chenier
Eric Clapton
Johnny Clegg
Crosby Stills Nash and Young
Green Day
John Hiatt
Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks
Dr. John
Little Feat
Lyle Lovett
Randy Newman
John Prine
Bonnie Raitt
Carlos Santana

[Common Sense Party]

39. Green Day? Above the Beatles? Whatever.

To each his own.