Elvis 2nd In Songs That Changed The World
Paul McCartney, Noel Gallagher, Robert Downey Jr, Rolling Stone Keith Richards and Lou Reed were among those who gave their views for the poll marking Uncut's 100th issue.
Ex-Beatle McCartney picked "Heartbreak Hotel" as his number one choice. "It's the way (Presley) sings it as if he is singing from the depths of hell," McCartney said. "His phrasing, use of echo, it's all so beautiful. Musically, it's perfect."
The Beatles' song "She Loves You" ranked at number three, followed by the Rolling Stones' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." Stanley Kubrick's "A Clockwork Orange" emerged as the most influential film at number five, followed by "The Godfather" and "The Godfather II" films in sixth place.
"The Prisoner" was the top-ranking TV series at number 10, while Jack Kerouac's novel "On the Road" was the highest-ranking book, in 19th place.
The top 10 that "changed the world" are:
1. Like a Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan
2. Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Presley
3. She Loves You - The Beatles
4. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones
5. A Clockwork Orange
6. The Godfather and The Godfather II
7. The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie
8. Taxi Driver
9. Never Mind The Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols - Sex Pistols
10. The Prisoner
Uncut editor Allan Jones said: "This list has been a massive undertaking and considering which films have had a greater cultural impact than Bowie, for example, has fuelled many discussions.
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