1. Introduction
This is a list of the Top 100 greatest and most popular American Pop Standards music from all over the world. The 100+ best songs/music from around the world which have found enduring popularity in the United States. These songs range from Jazz Standards to electrified Pop/Rock Standards. They are modern American Pop Standard songs composed by foreign songwriters. Every populated continent is represented. This is the Great American International Songbook.
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100 American Pop Standards
2. Directory
Everything is on this page and you must scroll down to desired location.
1. Introduction
2. Directory
3. Pop Standard Definitions
4. Your Suggestions
5. Top 100 International American Pop Standards
6 Top 40 International Pop Standards with Video link
7. Criteria, Formulary & About The List
8. Honorable Mention
9. Songs To watch
10. Comments
3. Pop Standard Definitions
This is a list from foreign/international songwriters/composers of over 100 Pop Standards in America from across the Globe. Since the advent of Rock 'n' Roll the idea of new Pop Standards has generally been dismissed. It can be clearly argued there have been new Pop Standards written and performed since the mid fifties. This is the Great American Songbook of International Pop Standards in the Electrofied Era. To Identify a Foreign Pop Standard there needs to be a definition:
A. Definition of Foreign Pop Standard -- Music composed by foreign songwriters which became and remained popular in America. It is music written and recorded since the invention of the phonograph, but must notably from the advent of World War I to the mid 1950's which have seen recurring popularity. The Golden Age of foreign Pop Standards are most associated by stage, screen, and modified traditional and classical compositions
This is a list of the Top 100 greatest and most popular American Pop Standards music from all over the world. The 100+ best songs/music from around the world which have found enduring popularity in the United States. These songs range from Jazz Standards to electrified Pop/Rock Standards. They are modern American Pop Standard songs composed by foreign songwriters. Every populated continent is represented. This is the Great American International Songbook.
You may also find this site of help and of interest. For more on American Pop Standards written/composed by Americans - CLICK
100 American Pop Standards
2. Directory
Everything is on this page and you must scroll down to desired location.
1. Introduction
2. Directory
3. Pop Standard Definitions
4. Your Suggestions
5. Top 100 International American Pop Standards
6 Top 40 International Pop Standards with Video link
7. Criteria, Formulary & About The List
8. Honorable Mention
9. Songs To watch
10. Comments
3. Pop Standard Definitions
This is a list from foreign/international songwriters/composers of over 100 Pop Standards in America from across the Globe. Since the advent of Rock 'n' Roll the idea of new Pop Standards has generally been dismissed. It can be clearly argued there have been new Pop Standards written and performed since the mid fifties. This is the Great American Songbook of International Pop Standards in the Electrofied Era. To Identify a Foreign Pop Standard there needs to be a definition:
A. Definition of Foreign Pop Standard -- Music composed by foreign songwriters which became and remained popular in America. It is music written and recorded since the invention of the phonograph, but must notably from the advent of World War I to the mid 1950's which have seen recurring popularity. The Golden Age of foreign Pop Standards are most associated by stage, screen, and modified traditional and classical compositions
B. Electrofied Era Foreign Pop Standard -- Music composed by foreign songwriters with enduring popularity that is not clearly defined or solely associated with other genres, and with less emphasis on the songwriter, national traditions, Classical compositions and more on the performer. The post mid 50's Pop Standard follows in the traditions (songs from stage, screen and television) and style of the Pop Standards of the first half of the 20th. century, but is enriched by synthesizers, electric guitars and other electric instruments and enhanced by electronics in the modern recording studio.
Electrofied and Pop Standards -- The word "Electrofied" has been coined to point out more than just electricity has been added to modern music and recording studios. It also is set in place to help differentiate the newer Pop Standard from the pre-1940 era Pop Standards.
4. Your Suggestions
Electrofied and Pop Standards -- The word "Electrofied" has been coined to point out more than just electricity has been added to modern music and recording studios. It also is set in place to help differentiate the newer Pop Standard from the pre-1940 era Pop Standards.
4. Your Suggestions
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YOUR SUGGESTIONS
If you feel there should be a song on this list, but it is not included please make a comment at the end of the blog with any suggestions. If you know of someone who recorded a song on this list, but is not mentioned with other artists please leave the artist name and song in COMMENTS
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5. Top 100 International American Pop Standards (100 down to 1)
Artist names printed in Bold are recommended as best examples of the song by the author.
100. Beer Barrel Polka [Czech Republic]
Hoosier Hot Shots Andrew Sisters Bobby Vinton Frankie Yankovic & The Yanks The Wiggles(Australia) Will Glahe & His Orchestra(Germany) Liberace The Mills Brothers Lawrence Welk Glenn Miller Hank Thompson Norman Luboff Choir Anaton Karas(Austria) Tony Marshall(Germany) Jimmy Sturr
99. Forget Domani [Italy]
Frank Sinatra Connie Francis Katyna Ranieri(Italy) Perry Como Hugo Winterhalter Enoch Light and the Light Brigade Geoff Love(U.K.)
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Musicians with Disabilities Top 25 Americans see honorable mention
98. If (They Made Me A King) [U.K.]
Mario Lanza Perry Como The Ink Spots Dean Martin Les Welch & His Orchestra(Australia) Jo Stafford Al Hirt Frank Sinatra
97. Chariots Of Fire [Greece]
Vangelis(Greece) London Symphony Orchestra(U.K.) Richard Clayderman(France) Jane Olivor John Williams & The Boston Pops Melissa Manchester Alvin & The Chipmonks Zamfir(Romania) Ferrante & Teicher
96.'O mein Papa [Switzerland]
Eddie Calvert(U.K.) Eddie Fisher The Browns Harry James & Paul Weston with Orchestra and Chorus Billy Vaughn The Everly Brothers Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Mantovani Marty Robbins
95. Imagine [U.K.]
John Lennon(U.K.) Herbie Hancock Lady Gaga Eva Cassidy Tori Amos Etta James
94. Melodie D'Amour [France]
The Ames Brothers Paul Anka Ray Conniff Edmundo Ros(Trinidad) Edyie Gorme Dean Martin Michel Legrand Orchestra [France] Hugo Winterhalter The Four Lads Willy Berking(Germany) John Gary
93. Grazing In The Grass [South Africa]
Hugh Masekela(South Africa) Stevie Wonder The Ventures Chet Atkins The Friends of Distinction Willie Mitchell Inez & Charlie Foxx The Electronic Concept Orchestra MECO Raven-Symone
92. The Poor People Of Paris [France]
Les Baxter Winifred Atwell(Trinidad) Lawrence Welk Russ Morgan Billy May Eddie Cochran Dean Martin Ray Conniff Russ Conway(U.K.) Tony Mottola Geoff Love & His Orchestra(U.K.) Billy Vaughn Enoch Light & His Orchestra David Carroll Xavier Cugat The Three Sons
91. A World Without Love [U.K.]
Peter & Gordon(U.K.) The Supremes Del Shannon Bobby Rydell Vonda Shepard The Techniques(Jamaica) The Lettermen Teresa Brewer
90. A Day In The Life [U.K.]
Barry Gibb(U.K.) The Beatles(U.K.) Jeff Beck(U.K.) Tori Amos Jose Feliciano Neil Young Bobby Darin Wes Montgomery
89. Al Di La [Italy]
Connie Francis Emilio Pericoli(Italy)) Jerry Vale Betty Curtis(Italy) Al Martino Ray Charles Singers(not connected to blind singer Ray Charles) The Brass Ring Joni James Al Hirt Al Caiola(imedley) Don Cornell Jan Peerce Bobby Rydell
For More on Connie Francis - CLICK
Musicians with Disabilities Top 25 Americans see honorable mention
88. Another Day In Paradise [ U.K.]
London Symphony Orchestra(U.K.) Phil Collins(U.K.) Reel Big Fish Hank Marvin(U.K.) Copeland Big Daddy Weave Jam Tronik(U.K.) Brandy & Ray J Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Louis Clark(U.K.) Richard Clayderman(France) & James Last John Tesh Richard Clayderman(France) Alvin & The Chipmonks
87. Music Box Dancer [Canada]
Frank Mills Floyd Cramer Richard Clayderman(France) 101 Strings James Last PePe Roger Williams Roberto Delgado DJ Schwede Peter Horan(Ireland) Ray Conniff Jorgan Ingmann(Denmark)
86. In The Air Tonight [U.K.]
Phil Collins(U.K.) Tupac Shakur/w Phil Collins Guster Mr. Methane(U.K.) Lil' Kim Wil Martin(New Zealand) Stahlhammer Naturally 7 Gregorian(Germany) Lostprophets(U.K.) Nonpoint Takka Takka Godheadsilo Axel Rudi Pell(Germany) London Symphony Orchestra(U.K.) Northern Kings(Finland)
85. Always & Forever [U.K.]
Heatwave(U.K.) Whistle Luther Vandross The Four Tops Silk Alexander O'Neal Johnny Mathis Diana Ross Kenny Rogers Beverley Knight Wyclef Jean
84. Across The Universe [U.K.]
The Beatles(U.K.) Beady Eye(U.K.) Rufus Wainwright(Canada/U.S.) Cilla black(U.K.) 10cc(U.K.) Lana Lane Cyndi Lauper Fiona Apple Jim Sturgess(U.K.) Scorpions(Germany) Roger Waters Aine Minogue(Ireland) Verdena(Italy) Ben Allison & Medicine Wheel Seether(South Africa) Bill frisell Justin Mauriello John Butler Trio(Australia)
83. Midnight In Moscow [Russia]
Kenny Ball & his Jazzmen(U.K.) The Ventures Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Billy Vaughn The Village Stompers Al Caiola James Last Santo & Johnny Ray Conniff Red Army Choir Peter Alexander(Austria)
82. Calcutta [Germany]
Lawrence Welk Xavier Cugat The Ventures Al Caiola Les Baxter The Four Preps Adre Kostelanetz & His Orchestra Chet Atkins
For more on Lawrence Welk - CLICK
Top 100 American Instrumentals see #8
For more on the Ventures - CLICK
Top 100 American Instrumentals see numbers 95,79, 40, & 19
81. My Love - Paul McCartney Song(U.K.)
Paul McCartney & Wings(U.K.) Case Elliott Mina(Italy) Nancy Wilson Dottie West Brenda Lee Connie Bailey Rae(U.K.) Pieces of a Dream Ivan Jones Cher Salena Jones Shinehead(U.K.) Johnny Gill Michael Lington(Denmark)
80. Because [France]
Andrea Bocelli(Italy) Perry Como Billy Vaughn Jan Peerce Nelson Eddy Enrico Caruso(Italy) Placido Domingo(Spain) Mahalia Jackson The Sandpebbles Sarah Vaughn Deanna Durbin(Canada) Roy Hamilton Keely Smith Jerry Vale Mario Lanza
79. Santa Lucia [Italy]
Elvis Presley Miguel Rios(Spain) Enrico Caruso(Italy) Helmut Lotti(Belgium) Andrea Bocelli(Italy) Chet Atkins Tino Rossi(France) Dean Martin 101 Strings Orchestra
78. Lisbon Antigua [Portugal]
Nelson Riddle Edmundo Ros, OBE (U.K.) Ray Conniff Mitch Miller Richard Clayderman(France) Werner Muller(Germany) Billy Vaughn Enoch Light and His Orchestra Earl Klugh Frank Chacksfield(U,K,) Les Baxter Orchestra Paul Mauriat Gloria Lasso(Spain) Xavier Cugat
For more on Nelson Riddle - CLICK
Top 100 American Instrumentals see numbers 93, 90 &5
77. So Nice/Summer Samba [Brazil]
Bebel Gilberto(U.S./Brazil) Walter Wanderley Connie Francis Astrud Gilberto(Brazi) Oscar Peterrson Paul Mauriat(France) Andy Williams Ramsey Lewis Johnny Mathis Enoch Light Vikki Carr Hugo Montenegro
For more On Connie Francis - CLICK
Musicians with Disabilities Top 25 Americans see honorable mention
76. Wooden Heart [Germany]
Elvis Presley Joe Dowell The Chordettes Bobby Vinton Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Kitty Wells Daniel O'Donell(Ireland) Victor Wood(Philippines) Alvin & The Chipmunks
For more on Elvis Presley - CLICK
Top 100 American Recording Artists see artist #1
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see songs 85, 80, 78,53, 36, 9 & 3
74. C'est Si Bon [France]
Eartha Kitt Johnny Desmond Yves Montand(France) Mireille Mathieu(France) Jean Sablon(France) Arielle Dombasle Danny Kaye Barbra Steisand Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Rhonda Scott Cliff Richard(U.K.) Ann-Marget Louis Armstrong Dean Martin Conway Twitty Lloyd Price Michel Legrand(France)
73. Till [France]
The Angels Richard Clayderman(France) Roger Williams Bobby Vinton Earl Grant Tom Jones(U.K.) Tony Bennett The Vogues Percy Faith Shirley Bassey Victor Wood(Philippines) Ferranrte & Teicher
72. (Everything I do) I Do It For You [Canada/U.K./U.S.]
Bryan Adams(Canada) Brandy Kathrine Jenkins(U.K.) Romanz(South Africa) Richard Clayderman(France) LeAnn Rimes & Kenny G James Last & Richard Clayderman(France) Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) Brent Spiner The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.)
71. Too Much Heaven(U.K.)
The Bee Gees(U.K.) Paul McCartney(U.K.) Beverly Knight(U.K.) Chris Starr Julienne Taylor(U.K.) Winans Phase 2 US5(Germany) Paul Mauriat(France) Caravelli(France)
70. The Air That I Breathe [U.K.]
Alpert Hammond(U.K.) The Hollies(U.K.) Olivia Newton-John[Easterling] Julio Iglesias(Spain) Hank Williams Jr. Steve Wynn k.d. lang(Canada) The Mavericks Barry Manilow Simply Red(U.K.) Semisonic Rex Allen Jr. Phil Everly
69. Wonderland By Night [Germany]
Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) Anita Bryant Louis Prima Al Caiola Floyd Cramer Joe Dowell Xavier Cugat Billy Vaughn Andre Kostelanetz Johnny Mathis
68. A Man And A Woman [France]
Francis Lai Charlie Bryd Ferrante & Teicher Johnny Mathis Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) James Last Tony Hatch Orchestra(U.K.) Geoff Love & His Orchestra(U.K.) The Free Design Herbie Mann & Tamiko Jones 101 Strings Orchestra Walter Wanderley(Brazil) Harry James Hugo Winterhalter Nelson Riddle Nancy Ames Percy Faith Jackie Gleason Hogo Monenegro
67. Born Free [U.K.]
John Barry(U.K.) Roger Williams Andy Williams Ed Ames Matt Monro Mantovani Frank Sinatra Maynard Ferguson Andre Kostelanetz Percy Faith Hans Zimmer(Germany) The Brass Ring Mormon Tabernacle Choir
For more on Roger Williams - CLICK
Top 100 American Instrumentals see numbers 52 & 6
65. Anema e core/Untill/With All My Heart And Soul/How Wonderful To Know [Italy]
Perry Como Roberto Murolo(Italy) Michael Buble(Canada) Sergio Franchi Vic Damone Jimmky Roselli Tony Mottola Santo & Johnny Mantovani Dinah Shore Dean Martin Johnny Desmond Freddy Martin Eddie Fisher Connie Francis Andy Williams Cliff Richards
64. Danke Schoen [Germany]
Wayne Newton Brenda Lee Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Ray Conniff Roger Whittaker(U.K.) James Last Shirley Bassey(U.K.) Johnny Mathis Martha & The Vandellas Johnny Tillotson Jan Garber Orchestra Peter Alexander(Austria) Billy Vaughn Connie Francis Deluxe(Spain)
63. Apache [U.K.]
The Shadows(U.K.) Jorgen Ingmann(Denmark) The Ventures Incredible Bongo Band Bert Weedon(U.K.) The Sugarhill Gang Hot Butter Rockets(France) Tommy Seebach(Denmark) Scooter(Germany) 17 Hippies(Germany) Al Caiola Jerry Lordan(U.K.) Link Wray Duane Eddy Sonny James Si Zenter Jeff Beck Davie Allen & The Arrows
For more on The Ventures - CLICK
Top 100 American Instrumentals see numbers 96,79, 40 & 19
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see song #6
For more on The Sugerhill Gang - CLICK
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see song #13
62. Hopelessly Devoted To You [Australia]
Olivia Newton-John{Easterling}(Australia now U.S.) Girls Aloud(U.K.) Sonia(U.K.) Cast of Glee The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Taylor Swift Elaine Paige OBE (U.K.) Skeeter Davis Heidi Kyro(Finland)
61 Without You (Badfinger song)[U.K.]
Badfinger(U.K.) Harry Nilsson Mariah Carey Shirley Bassey(U.K.) The London Symphony Orchestra T.G. Sheppard Cilla Black(u.K.) Brotherhood of Man(U.K.) Air Supply(Australia) Melissa Manchester Heart Il Divo(Multinational) Amber Holcomb Andy Williams
60. Against All Odds [U.K.]
Phil Collins(U.K.) Mariah Carey & Westlife Steve Brookstein(U.K.) Cast of Glee Barry Manilow The Shadows(U.K.) Mariah Carey The Postal Service Montell Jordon Eli Mattson Dalida(France) John Tesh Project Michael Ball(U.K.) Dune(Germany) Gregorian(Germany) Darren Criss Straight No Chaser The London Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Louis Clark(U.K.) Bonnie Tyler(U.K.) Carl Day-Piano By Candlelight(U.K.)
59. To Sir With Love [U.K.]
Lulu(U.K.) Tina Arena(Australia) Cast of Glee Chaka Khan Al Green Vicki Sue Robinson Soul Asylum Jann Arden(Canada) Trashcan Sinatras(U.K.) The Jackson 5 Vonda Shepard & Al Green Marie Osmond The Ventures Quincy Jones King Curtis & The Kingpins
58. Candle In The Wind [U.K.] (Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana Versions)
Elton John(U.K.) Sandy Deny(U.K.) Leatherface(U.K.) Freddy Mercury(U.K.) Craig David(U.K.) The Shadows(U.K.) Kate Bush(U.K.) Richard Clayderman(France) Melanie Thorton(Germany)
57. Sukiyaki [Japan]
4 P.M. A Taste Of Honey Kyu Sakamoto(Japan) Shoji Tabuchi Susan Boyle(U.K.) The Ventures Bobby Vee Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen(U.K.) Billy Vaughn Jewel Akens Chet Atkins Selena The Cover Girls Martin Denny Walter Wanderley The Four Preps The Andrews Sisters
56. Sway [Mexico]
Dean Martin Bobby Rydell Rosemarry Clooney & Perez Prado Michael Buble(Canada) Jennifer Lopez Ben E. King Julie London Cliff Richard(U.K.) Bent Spiner{Data of Star Trek} Pussycat Dolls Peter Cincotti Cast of Glee Shaft(U.K.) Arielle Dombasle
57. Desafinado [Brazil]
Stan Getz Frank Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim Julie London George Michael(U.K.) & Astrud Gilberto(Brazil) Dizzy Gillespie Quincy Jones Ella Fitzgerald Eliane Alias(Brazil) Coleman Hawkins Kenny G Herb Alpert Doris Day Si Zentner Herbie Mann Gal Costa(Brazil)
56 More (Theme from Mondo Cane) - [Italy]
Kai Winding & Orchestra(Denmark) Baja Marimba Band Frank Sinatra Sergio Franchi Richard Tucker Arthur Fiedler & The Boston Pops Andy Williams Charlie Byrd Trio Hugo Montenegro Duane Eddy The Ventures Brenda Lee Roy Orbison Santo & Johnny Ray Charles Singers(no connection to the blind singer Ray Charles) Ferannte & Teicher Boby Darin Steve Lawrence Lester Lanin{medley} Martin Denny Dizzy Gillespie Charlie Byrd Doris Day Brook Benton Brenda Lee Frank Chacksfield & The Windsor Strings(U.K.) Enoch Light & His Orchestra Julie London Vic Dana Werner Muller(Germany) Harry Connick Jr.
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Top 100 American Instrumentals see numbers 96, 79, 40 & 19
55. Nights In White Satin [U.K.]
Moody Blues(U..K.) Eric Burdon & War The Shadows(U.K.) Frank Pourcel(France) Billie Davis(U.K.) Johnny Maestro & Brooklyn Bridge The Dickies Elkie Brooks(U.K.) James Last Dabid Lanz Sandra(Germany) Alain Bashung(France) God Is An Astronaut(Ireland) Tori Amos Nancy Sinatra Il Divo(muti-national) Donald Braswell II Jennifer Rush Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) Midnight Movies Man Eating Tree(Finland) Zeds Dead(Canada) Will Martin(New Zealand) Eumir Deodato(Brazil) Giorgio Morofer(Italy) Tina Arena(Australia) Colllide The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Richard Clayderman(France) Bettye Lavette
54. Cherry Pink (And Apple Blossom White) [Italy]
Perez Prado(Cuba/Mexico) The Ventures James Last Georgia Gibbs Bing Crosby Lawrence Welk The Fabulous Thunderbirds Xavier Cugat Pat Boone Bill black's combo Billy Vaughn Harry James John Barry(U.K.) Davey Crackpot a.k.a. Spike Jones Hugo Montenegro Chet Atkins Modern Romance(U.K.) Harmonicats Les & Larry Elgart - Nashville Country Brass Alan Dale Eddie Calvert(U.K.) Roger Williams
53. One Note Samba [Brazil]
Joao Gilberto(Brazil) Percy Faith Stan Getz Ella Fitzgerald Edyie Gorme Antonio Carlos Jobim(Brazil) Sergio Mendes & Brazil 66(Brazil) Herbie Mann Blossom Dearie Astrud Gilberto(Brazil) Earl Klugh Olivia Ong(Singapore) Nancy Wilson Frank Sinatra Tito Puente Dizzy Gillespie & James Moody Leroy Holmes Chris Montez Enoch Light Erroll Garner Cliff Richard(U.K.) Edmundo Ros(Trinidad) Chet Atkins Anita Kerr Singers Joe Harnell
52. Come Back To Sorrento/Surrender [Italy]
Frank Sinatra Elvis Presley{Surrender)* Jose Carreras(Spain) Mario Lanza Meat Loaf Dean Martin Sergio Franchi Placido Domingo(Spain) Luciano Pavarotti(Italy) Norton Buffalo Giuseppe Di Stefano(Italy) Franco Corelli(italy) Beniamino Gigli(Italy) Chris Connor Louis Prima Michel Legrand Orchestra(France) Mantovani Jerry Vale Vic Damone Stan Kenton Orchestra Tommy Garrett 50 Guitars Frank Chacksfield(U.K.) Robert Goulet(Canada) . .
*There is some doubt as to whether this version belongs here. It may very well be more American than Italian.
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Top 100 American Recording Artists see Artist #1
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see songs 85, 80, 78, 53, 36, 9 & 3
For more on Frank Sinatra - CLICk
100 Most Influential And Important American Songs see #19
51. Malaguena [Cuba]
Werner Muller Orchestra(Germany) Connie Francis Stan Kenton Orchestra The Trashmen Marco Rizo Jose Feliciano Roy Clark Bill Haley & The Comets Ritchie Valens Brian Setzer Blast Charo Boston Pops Orchestra Stan Kenton Doc Severinsen Placido Domingo(Spain) Carlos Montoya Ray Conniff Maynard Ferguson 101 Strings Orchestra The Tornadoes(U.K.) Paul Maurat(France) James Last The Bambi Molesters(Croatia) Stanley, OBE & His Orchestra(U.K.) Chet Atkins Walter Murphy Percy Faith Ferrante & Teicher Mantovani Ramrods
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Musicians with Disabilities Top 25 Americans see honorable mention
50. Guantanamera [Cuba]
The Sandpipers Pete Seger Mary Hopkin(U.K.) Jose Feliciano Perez Prado(Cuba/Mexico) Fugees Jimmy Buffett The Weavers The Gypsy Kings(France) Trini Lopez Tito Puente Los Lobos Julio Iglesias(Spain) Joan Baez Melmut Lotti((Belgium) Richard Clayderman(France) Pitbull Edmundo Ros(Trinidad) Salsoul Orchestra Paul Mauriat(France) Celia Cruz Tino Rossi(France) 50 Guitars of Tommy Garrett Geoff Love(U.K.)
49. (Where Do I Begin) Love Story [France]
Franci Lai(France Andy Williams Shirely Bassey Johnny Mathis Henry Mancini Paul Mauriat(France) Richard Clayderman(France) Rick Astley(U.K.) Jose Jose(Mexico) Vikki Carr Nino Tempo & April Stevens Astrud Gilberto(Brazil) Glen Campbell Barry Manilow N.EX.T(South Korea) Ray Conniff Placido Domingo(Spain) Perry Como Tony Bennett Patricia Kaas(France) Jim Nabors Away Team (Shirley Bassey re-mix) The Lettermen Robert Goulet(Canada) Geoff Love(U.K.) Ferrante & Teicher
Top 100 American Instrumentals see numbers 95, 82, 76 & 14
48. Carnival/Manha de Carnaval[ Brazil]
Stan Getz Cal Tjader Dinah Shore Perry Como Mason Williams Frank Sinatra Earl Klugh Astrud Gilberto(Brazil) will i am{Smile Mona Lisa}* Frank Evans Claudine Loget(Franco/American) Carly Simon Tori Amos Chet Atkins Joan Baez Julio Eglesias(Spain) Cannonball Adderley Chuck Mangione Gerry Mulligan
*Significant alterations to song may make it more American than Brazilian..
47. Fool On The Hill [U.K.]
The Beatles Paul McCartney Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66(Brazil) Shirley Bassey(U.K.) Sharon Tandy(South Africa) Bjork(Iceland) Count Basie Sarah Vaughn The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Lana Cantrell(Australia/U.S.) Helen Reddy Eden Atwood Mina(Italy) Rita Lee(Brazil) Bobby Gentry Percy Faith Alice(Italy) Dorothy Ashby Tom Scott Santo & Johnny Hollyridge Strings Ray Sepulveda The Anita Kerr Singers The London Starlight Orchestra Patricia Barber Lena Horne Sandy Shaw(U.K.) Sir George Shearing, OBE(Anglo/American) Ray Stevens Frank Chacksfield(U.K.)
46. Who Can I Turn To [U.K.]
Shirley Bassey(U.K.) Tony Bennett Astrud Gilbert(Brazil) Dionne Warwick Van Morrison Harry Connick Jr Sammy Davis Jr. Andy Williams Bobby Darin The Temptations Gary Puckett and The Union Gap Tom jones(U.K.) Patti LaBelle and the Blubelles Antony Newley(U.K.) Carmoen McRae The Supremes Bob Ralston The Main Ingredient Nancy Wilson Woody Herman Grover Mitchell Dexter Gordon Arthur Prysock Al Martino James Brown
45. What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life [France] ^
Sarah Vaughn Chris Botti & Sting(U.K.) Maysa(Brazil) Dusty Springfield(U.K.) Frank Sinatra Bill Evans Amber Locomb Johnny Mathis Milt Jackson Jack Jones Barbra Streisand Michael Dees Oscar Peterson Trio Della Reese Diana Ross Mel Torme & George Shearing Alison Moyet(U.K.) Michael Bolton Peggy Lee Robert Goulet(Canada) Cal Tjader Archie Shepp Andre Kostelanetz Michel Legrand(France) Carol Welsman(Canada) Anita O Day
44. Snowbird [Canada]
Elvis Presley Bing Crosby Anne Murray(Canada) Chet Atkins Crystal Gayle Lynn Anderson Ray Conniff Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Loretta Lynn Hank Snow Nashville Strings Percy Faith Doc Watson Jerry Vale Catherine Maclellan(Canada) Dana Winner(Belgium) Wanda Jackson Chris Conner Andy Williams Perry Como Slim Whitman Dottie West Slim Whitman Burl Ives Billy Jo Spears Rita MacNeil(Canada)
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Top 100 American Recording Artists see artist #1
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see songs 85, 80, 78, 53, 36, 9 & 3
43. If You Could Read My Mind [Canada]
Vikki Carr Barbra Streisand Gordon Lightfoot(Canada) Don McLean Viola Wills Amber(Germany) Stars On 54 Jack Jones Petula Clark Olivia Newton-John {Easterling} Aurora(U.K.) Johnny Cash Herb Alpert & Tijuana Brass Glen Campbell Don Williams Liza Minnelle The Spotnicks(Sweden) Ray Conniff The David Rose Orchestra Johnny Mathis Frank Pourcel(France) James Last Sounds Orchestral(U.K.) Skeeter Davis
42. The Lion sleeps Tonight/Mbube/Wemoweh [South Africa]
Solomon Linda(South Africa) The Weavers Kingston Trio Chet Atkins Bert Kaempfert(Germany Roger Whittaker(U.K.) The Mavericks Mango Groove(South Africa) Rockapeela Helmut Lotti(Belgium) 'N Sync Streetnix(Canada) The Nylons(Canada) Sandra Bernhard R.E.M. Pow woW(France) Mello-M(Latvia) Tight Fit(U.K.) Robert John The Stylistics The Tokens They Might Be Giants The New Christy Minstrels The Temeloes(U.K.) Daniel Kublbock(Germany) Nanci Griffith & Odetta The Undertones(U.K.) Jimmy Cliff(Jamaica)
For more on The Tokens and this song - CLICK
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see song #50
41. Michelle(U.K.)
The Beatles(U.K.) Mina(Italy) Diana Ross & The supremes Booker T & The MG's Rubberbucket Perry Como The Ventures Paul McCartney(U.K.) Percy Faith Paul Mauriat
6. Top 40 International American Pop Standards with Video links
40. If I Ruled The World [U.K.]
VIDEO - Tony Bennett - If I Ruled The World
Tony Bennett Stevie Wonder Regina Belle Tony Bennett & Celine Dion(Canada) Harry Secombe(U.K.) The Supremes James Brown Tom Jones(U.K.) Jamie Cullum(U.K.) Jan Peerce Andy Williams
39. What Kind Of Fool Am I [U.K.]
VIDEO - Sammy Davis Jr. - What Kind Of Fool Am I
Clay Aiken Deer Tick Donald Braswell II Leslie Gore Sammy Davis Jr. Tony Bennett Shirley Bassey Andy Williams Sarah Vaughn Jerry Vale Antony Newley(U.K.) Enoch Light & His Orchestra Andre Kostelanetz Count Basie Jackie Wilson Brenda Lee Keely Smith Robert Goulet(Canada) Carmen McRae Ray Conniff Placido Domingo(Spain) Felix Slakin
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Musicians with Disabilities Top 25 Americans see artist 22
Top 40 Blind and Visually Impaired American Musicians see artist #7
38. When I Need You [U.K.]
VIDEO - Leo Sayer - When I Need You
Leo Sayer(U.K.) Joe McElderry(U.K.) Owen Gray(Jamaica) Clay Aiken Celine Dion(Canada) Cliff Richard(U>K.) Rod Stewart(U.K.) Perry Como Gene Pitney Julio Iglesias(Spain) Barry Manilow Cliff Richard(U.K.) Luther Vandross Alpha Blondy(Ivory Coast) Roger Whittaker(U.K.) Albert Hammond(U.K.) Big Teeze Johnny Mathis Eill Mellor(U.K.) Dalena Randy Crawford Duffy(U.K.) Air Supply(Austraila)
37. Downtown [U.K.]
VIDEO - Petula Clark - Downtown
Petula Clark(U.K.) Emma Burton(U.K.) Dolly Parton Saw Doctors(Ireland)/w Petula Clark(U.K.) Eddie Fisher Alvin & The Chipmonks Chris Conner Ann Hampton Callaway Tina Arena(Australia) James Last Xavier Cugat Enoch Light & The Light brigade The Lettermen Ferrante & Teicher Sandie Shaw(U.K.) Frank Sinatra Billy Preston Allan Sherman Neoton Familia(Hungary) Ray Conniff Mrs. Miller Frank Pourcel(France) Marianne Faithful(U.K.) Sounds Orchesral(U.K.) The Tony Hatch SoundU.k.) Jane Morgan The Osmond brothers Connie Smith Nancy Martinez(Canada) The Killer Barbies(Spain) Irene Cara Mary Chapin Carpenter Booker T & The MG"s The B-52's Guy Mitchell Stacy Lattisaw Liz Callaway Gerry Mulligan
36. Both Sides Now(Canada)
VIDEO - Judy Collins - Both Sides Now
Anne Murray(Canada) Bing Crosby Neil diamond Robert Goulet(Canada) Ed Bruce Andy Williams Pete Seger Jason Falkner Tori Amos Dolly Parton Carly Rae Jepsen(Canada) Susan Boyle(U.K.) Clay Aiken The Idea Of North(Australia) Linda Eder Herbie Hancock Doris Day Boomtang Boys(canada) Glen Campbell Dianne Reeves Willie Nelson Parasites Hugh Masekela(South Africa) Judy Collins
35. Stranger On The Shore [U.K.]
Video - Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
Acker Bilk(U.K.) Kenny G The Ventures The Drifters Andy Williams Percy Faith Patti Page Slim Whitman Duke Ellington Floyd Cramer Billy Vaughn Si Zentner Bobby Rydell Pete Fountain Bill Black Combo Chet Atkins Dee Edwards Geof Love & His Orchestra(U.K.) Zamfir(Romania) Acker Bilk(U.K.) & Bent Fabric(Denmark) Frank Pourcel(France) Felix Slakin Peter Nero Roger Whittaker(U.K.) Duane Eddy Herb Alpert
34. Strangers In The Night [Germany]
VIDEO - Frank Sinatra - Strangers In The Night
Frank Sinatra Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Matt Monro Trini Lopez Brenda Lee Andre Kostelanetz Al Martino Richard Clayderman(France) Erroll Garner Barry Manilow Jack Jones Andy Williams Anita Kerr Singers Peggy Lee Sandy Posey Bette Midler James Brown Petula Clark(U.K.) Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) The Sandpipers Vikki Carr Jackie Gleason Cake Connie Francis Mina(Italy) Aerosmith Fausto Papetti(Italy)
For more on Frank Sinatra - CLICK
100 Most Influential and Important American Songs see #19
33. Love Is Blue [France]
VIDEO - Paul Mauriat - Love Is Blue
Paul Mauriat(France) The Ventures Santo & Johnny Jeff Beck Andy Williams Vicky Leandros(Greece) Marty Robbins Frank Sinatra Al Martino Ed Ames Lawrence Welk Johnny Mathis Future Bible Heroes Michelle Torr(France) Claudine Longet(Franco/American) Chara(Japan) Scooter(Germany) & Vicky Leandros(Greece) Andre Popp(France) The Lettermen Richard Clayderman(France) Vivian Dandridge Geoff Love & His Orchestra(U.K.) Dorothy Ashby 101 Strings Andre Kostelanetz Mystic Moods Orchestra Horst Fischer(Germany) Mantovani Lenny Dee Ray Conniff Tony Hatch(U.K.) Floyd Cramer Les & Larry Elgart - Nashville Country Brass
For more on The Ventures - CLICK
Top 100 American Instrumentals see numbers 96, 79, 40 & 19
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see song #6
32. Eleanor Rigby [U.K.]
VIDEO - The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby
The Beatles(U.K.) Ray Charles Wes Montgomery Rare Earth Bobby Gentry Tony Bennett O Connor(Argentina) Hank Williams Jr Tree Pit(U.K.) The Fray Steve Allen Vanilla Fudge Booker T & The MG's El Chicano Joan Baez Aretha Franklin The Rattles(Germany) Zoot(Australia) Sarah Vaughn Eddie Ojeda Richie Havens Kansas Shirley Bassey Thrice Chick Corea Margate London Symphonic Orchestra(U.K.) Kim Weston Gene Chandler The Four Tops The Jazz Crusaders Louis Clark & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Pitty(Brazil)
31. Arrivederci Roma/Arrivederci Darling [Italy]
VIDEO - Connie Francis - Arrivederic Roma
Connie Francis Perry Como Mantovani Jerry Vale Dean Martin Percy Faith Three Suns Vic Damone Nat King Cole Jo Stafford Roger Willams Guy Lombardo(Canada) Mario Lanzo Sergio Franchi The Ames Brothers 101 Strings Orchestra Lester Lanin Julius LaRosa James Last Richard Clayderman(France) Tony Mottola Al Caiola Chet Atkins Johnny Mathis Santo & Johnny Abbe Lane Ramsey Lewis Jane Morgan The London Philharmonic Orchestra Geoff love Mandolins(U.K.) Gordon Jenkins & Chorus Perez Prado(Cuba/Mexico) Enoch Light & His Orchestra Tommy Garrett & His 50 Guitars Georgia Gibbs
30. Softly As I Leave You [Italy]
VIDEO - Elvis Presley - Softly As I Leave You *
Mina(Italy) Elvis Presley Michael Buble(Canada) Johnny Rivers Robert Goulet(Canada) Eddie Gorme Bobby Darin We Five The Fleetwoods John Gary Shirley Bassey(U.K.) The Lettermen Doris Day Cliff Richard(U.K.) Matt Monro The Sandpipers Andy Williams Mantovani Lena Horne Brenda Lee Henry Mancini Joanne Sommers Frank Chacksfield(U.K.)
* Elvis took great entertainer's license in telling the story that was not accurate about the songs origin.
For more on Elvis Presley - CLICK
Top 100 American Recording Artists see artist #1
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see songs 85, 80, 78, 53, 36, 9 & 3
29. Beyond The Reef [Canada]
VIDEO - The Ventures - Beyond The Reef
Elvis Presley Napua Stevens The Ventures Bing Crosby Marty Robbins Andy Williams Randy Travis Ray Conniff Percy Faith Earl Grant Burl Ives Jo Ann Castle Martin Denny Billy Vaughn
For more on The Ventures - CLICK
Top 100 American Instrumentals see numbers 96, 79, 40 & 19
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see song #6
28. Maria Elena [Mexico]
VIDEO - Hemut Lotti - Maria Elena
Lawrence Welk Jimmy Dorsey Los Indios Tabsjaras(Brazil) Don Gibson Nat King Cole The Shadows(U.K.) Helmut Lotti(Belgium) Santo & Johnny Ricky King(Germany) Xavier Cugat Matntovani Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Jim Reeves Michael BuBle(Canada) Ry Cooder Acker Bilk(U.K.) Jerry Vale Tommy Garrett 50 Guitars Frank Pourcel(France) Marty Robbins Chet Atkins The Ventures Gene Autry Ray Conniff Andre Kostelanetz The Ames Brothers Wayne King & His Orchestra
27. Yesterday, When I was Young [France]
VIDEO - Roy Clark - Yesterday, When I Was Young
Roy Clark Glen Campbell Amada Lear(France) Elvis Presley Bing Crosby Shirley Bassey(U.K.) Al Martino Dusty Springfield(U.K.) Julio Eglesias(Spain) Bobby Bare Mel Torme Lena Horne Johnny Mathis Jimmy Durante Andy Williams Charles Aznavour(France) Jackie Gleason Tony Mottola Blossom Dearie Eddy Arnold Boots Randolph Frank Mills(Canada) Jack Jones
26. A Whiter Shade Of Pale [U.K.]
VIDEO - Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade Of Pale
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Johnny Rivers Porcol Harum(U.K.) Joe Cocker(U.K.) Anne Lenox(U.K.) Percy Sledge Sarah Brightman(U.K.) David Lanz Eric Clapton(U.K.) Willie Nelson Kree Harrison King Curtus The Hollies(U.K.) Gregorian(Germany) Andre Rieu(Netherlands) Richard Clayderman(France) Shorty Long Giovanni Marradi(Italy) Doro(Germany) Jimmy Castor Bunch Kraftwerk(Germany) James Last Ted Heath(U.K.) HSAS Bonnie Tyler(U.K.) R.B. Greaves Helmut Lotti(Belgium) Munich Symphonic Sound Orchestra(Germany) George Martin & His Orchestra(U.K.) Munich Machine(Euro-group) Don Everly Michael Bolton Justin Hayward(U.K.) The Shadows Santa Esmeralda(Franco/American) Paul Potts Sara K. Sil Austin Canadian Brass(Canada) Riot Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) The Box Tops Willie Nelson & Waylon Jennings
25. My Prayer [Romania/Ireland]
VIDEO - The Platters - My Prayer
Vera Lynn The Ink Spots The Platters Bobby Vee The Righteous Brothers Dean Martin Roy Orbison Wayne Newton Gene Krupa Gene Pitney Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Johnny Maestro & Brooklyn Bridge Tom Jones(U.K.) Glenn Campbell Chet Atkins Ray Conniff Jimmy Dorsey Brenda Lee The Four Seasons Solomon Burke Pat Boone Vicki Carr Shelley Frabares Lionel Hampton Ella Fitzgerald Jay & The Americans Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) Monovani Harrfy Connick Jr. Johnny Desmond Roy Hamilton Narvel Felts The Vogues
24. Volare/Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu [Italy]
VIDEO - Bobby Rydell - Volare
Bobby Rydell Dean Martin Luciano Pavarotti(Italy) Wayne Newton Ella Fitzgerald Connie Francis Louis Armstrong 101 Strings Orchestra Popera(U.K.) Cliff Richard(U.K.) Trini Lopez Ferrante & Teicher Nelson Riddle The Platters The Lettermen Frank Zapa Paul McCarney(U.K.) Lionel Hampton Jerry Vale Oscar Peterson Roger Williams Julius LaRosa Hugo Montenegro Richard Clayderman Ray Conniff The Ames brothers Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) Brave Combo Barry White Al Martino David Bowie Andre Kostelanetz Demenico Modugno(Italy) Andre Bocelli(Italy) The Gypsy Kings(France) The McGuire Sisters Mina(Italy)
23. Spanish Eyes/Moon Over Naples [Germany]
VIDEO - Elvis Presley - Spanish Eyes
Elvis Presley Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Willie Nelson & Julio Eglesias(Spain) Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) Andre Rieu(Netherlands) Julio Eglesias(Spain) Al Martino Andy Williams Ray Conniff Billy Vaughn Charlie Rich Santo & Johnny Johnny Mathis Matt Monro Floyd Cramer Faith No More Ray Price Tom Jones(U.K.) Richard Clayderman(France) Mantovani Paul Mauriat(France) Don Gibson
For more on Elvis Presley - CLICK
Top 100 American Recording Artists see Artist #1
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see songs 85, 80, 78, 53, 36, 9 & 3
22. O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never [Italy]
VIDEO - Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
VIDEO - Andrea Bocelli - O Sole Mio
Elvis Presley Chris Isaak Paul McCarney(U.K.) John Schneider Chet Atkins Al Martino Roger Williams Luciano Pavaraotti(Italy) Mario Lanza Andrea Bocelli(Italy) The Canadian Tenors(Canada) Placido Domingo(Spain) Helmut Lotti(Belgium) Enrico Caruso(Italy) The London Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Liberace Il Volo(Italy) Tino Rossi(France) Tony Bennett Billy Vaughn Mantovani James Last Katherine Jenkins(U.K.) Jerry Vale Vic Damone
For more on Elvis Presley - CLICK
Top 100 American Recording Artists see artist #1
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see songs 85, 80, 78, 53, 36, 9 & 3
21. Corcovoda/Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars [Brazil]
VIDEO - Diana Krall - Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars
Diana Krall(Canada) Mary Wilson Andrea Bocelli(Italy) & Nelly Furtado(Canada) Cannonball Adderley Frank Sinatra Ella Fitzgerald Cliff richard(U.K.) Diana Panton(Canada) Earl Grant Queen Latifah Everything but the Girl(U.K.) Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) Sergio Mendes(Brazil) Miles Davis Stan Getz Art Garfunkel Astrud Gilberto Oscar Peterson Charlie Byrd Sarah Vaughn Andy Williams Doris Day Tony Bennett Vic Damone Percy Faith Kitty Kallen Perry Como Chris Montez Rosemarry Clooney Walter Wanderley Xavier Cugat
20. Harbor Lights [Austria/Ireland]
VIDEO - The Platters - Harbor Lights
Rudy Vallee Orchestra Frances Langford Sammy Kaye Bing Crosby Billy Vaughn Guy Lombardo(Canada) The Ink Spots Vera Lynn Elvis Presley The Platters Ray Anthony Willie Nelson Lawrence Welk Ken Griffin Marty Robbins Rosemary Clooney Pat Boone Ray Conniff Santo and Johnny The Dominoes Roger Whitteraker(U.K.) 101 Strings & Orchestrs Al Martino Martin Denny
19. Autumn Leaves [France]
VIDEO - Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
Roger Williams Betty Buckley Jerry Lee Lewis Iggy Pop Al Hirt Manfed Mann(U.K.) Sergio Franchi The Coasters Betty Buckley Chick Corea Doris Day Eva Cassidy Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Karrin Allyson Edith Piaf(U.k.) Ciana Krall(Canada) Stan Getz Nat King Cole Wynton Marsalis Cannonball Adderley Andy Williams Eric clapton(U.K.) Chet Atkins Bill Evans John Coltrane Barbra Streisand Richard Clayderman(France) Frank Sinatra Enoch Light Miles Davis Pat Boone Andrea Bocelli(Italy) The Temptations Acker Bilk(U.K.) Ferrante & Teicher Keely Smith Miles Davis Erroll Garner Tom Jones(U.K.) Oscar Peterson Grace Jones Ed Sheeran(U.K.)
For more on Roger Williams - CLICK
Top 100 American Instrumentals see numbers 52 & 6
18. The Girl From Ipanema [Brazil]
VIDEO - Stan Getz &Astrud Gilberto - The Girl From Ipanema
Stan Getz & Astrud Gilberto(Brazil) Astrud Gilberto (Disco Version)(Brazil) Frank Sinatra Amy Winehouse(U.K) Oscar Peterson Erroll Garner Kenny G Herb Alpert Mrs Miller Brian Simpson/w Dave Koz Edmundo Ros(Trinidad) Lou Rawls Nat King Cole Deborah Cox(Canada) Crystal Waters Al Jarreau & Oleta Adams Bebel Gilberto 101 Strings Orchestra Richard Clayderman(France) Esther Phillips Sergio Mendez(Brazil) Cher Ana Caram(Brazil) Eliane Elias(Brazil) Al Hirt Diana Krall(Canada) Henry Mancini Eartha Kitt Ray Conniff Geoff Love(U.K.) Peter Nero Chris Montez Charlie Byrd Martin Denny Gabriela Anders(Argentina)
17. What A Difference A Day Makes [Mexico]
VIDEO - Rod Stewart - What A Difference A Day Makes
Freddy Martin Orchestra Dinah Washington Deborah Cox Sarah Vaughn Dorsey Brothers Renee Olstead Eydie Gorme Andy Russell Vaughn Monroe Esther Phillips Diana Ross Brenda Lee Freddy Fender Bobby Lewis Luis Migeul(Mexico) Bobby Darin Aretha Franklin Jamie Cullum(U.K.) Rod Stewart(U.K.) Barry Mailow Lonnie Johnson Dean Martin Jean Holden Arthur Prysock Dick Haymes Wayne King Julie London Natalie Cole Jon Secada Willie Nelson Edmundo Ros(Trinidad) Deborah Cox(Canada) Bobby "Blue" Bland The Temptations Bing Crosby Ben E. King Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Charlie Barnet
16. And I Love Her [U.K.]
VIDEO - The Beatles - And I Love Her
The Beatles(U.K.) Jose Feliciano Pat Metheny Harry Connick Jr. Neil Diamond Barry Manilow Cliff Richard(U.k.) Rahsaan Roland Kirk Jack Jones Bobby Womack Julio Iglesias(Spain) Diana Krall(Canada) Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Kenny Lattimore The King's Singers(U.K.) Sarah Vaughn Ramsey Lewis Esther Phillips Santo & Johnny The Concussions Alton Ellis(Jamaica) The Wailers(Jamaica) Rita Lee(Brazil) Mari Wilson(U.K.) The Sandpipers Richard Marx & Vince Gill Julie London Shirley Horn George Martin Al Di Meola The Brothers Four Bryon Lee & The Dragonaires(Jamaica) The Holmes Brothers Enoch Light Friends Of Distinction Fausto Papetti(Italy)
For more on Jose Feliciano - CLICK
15. You Don't Have to Say You Love Me [Italy]
VIDEO - Elvis Presley - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
Dusty Springfield(U.K.) Elvis Presley Wall Street Crash(U.K.) Matt Monro Marie Osmond Vikki Carr The Foaters Lynn Anderson Tome Jones(U.K.) Clay Aiken Kiki Dee(U.K.) Robert Goulet(Canada) Brenda Lee Bill Medley Carla Thomas Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Jerry Vale Cher Vic Damone Connie Francis Paul Mauriat(France) Patricia Kaas(France) Maureen McGovern The Lennon Sisters Arthur Prysock Taylor Dayne John Davidson The Sonics
For more on Elvis Presley - CLICK
Top 100 American Recording Artists see artist #1
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see songs 85, 80, 78, 53, 36, 9 & 3
14. Smile [U.K.]
VIDEO - Michael Jackson - Smile
Nat King Cole Diana Ross Michael Jackson Petula Clark(U.K.) Lita Roza(U.K.) Judy Garland Cast Of Glee Rod Stewart(U.K.) Elvis Costello(U.K.) Barbra Streisand Natalie Cole Celine Dion(Canada) Stevie Wonder Johnny Mathis Jimmy Duranre John Barry, OBE(U.K.) Tony Bennett Michael Bolton Michael Buble(Canada) Perry Como Ferrante & Teicher Mandy Harvey
For more on Michael Jackson - CLICK
Musicians with Disabilities Top 25 Americans see artist #1
13. I Wish You Love [France]
VIDEO - Rod Stewart - I Wish You Love
Keely Smith Shirley Bassey(U.K.) Nat King Cole Dean Martin Natalie Cole Esther Phillips Nancy Wilson Barbra Streisand Johnny Mathis Frank Sinatra & Count Basie Jerry Lee Lewis Rod Stewart Jack Jones Buddy Greco Ray Charles Sam Cooke Rosemary Clooney Bette Davis Harry Connick Jr. Benny Goodman Judy Garland Bill Doggett Chris Montez Edyie Gorme The Drifters Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) Ella Fitzgerald Chris Conner Joni James Chet Baker Bing Crosby
12. Its Impossible [Mexico]
VIDEO - Perry Como - It's Impossible
Andrea Bocelli(Italy) Elvis Presley Perry Como Johnny Mathis Liberace Mick Hucknall*U.K.) Christina Aguilera(U.S.) & Andrea Bocelli(Italy) Shirely Bassey Andy Williams Mantovani Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) Louis Prima Clay Aiken Julio Iglesias(Spain) Ray Conniff Mina(Italy) 101 Strings The Supremes & The four Tops Jon Secada Anita Kerr Singers Ronnie Aldrich(U.K.) Billy Vaughn Vic Damone Andre Kostelanetz The Hollyridge Strings Johnnie Ray New Birth Oscar Peterson
For more on Elvis Presley - CLICK
Top 100 American Recording Artists see artist #1
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see songs 85, 80, 78, 53, 36, 9 & 3
11. Let It Be [U.K.]
The Beatles(U.K.) Carol Woods & Timothy T. Mitchum Joan Baez Willie Nelson Billy Ocean(U.K.) Elvis Presley Annie Lennox(U.K.) Diana Ross Boney M Stereophonics(U.K.) Pearl Jam Widespread Panic George Michael(U.K.) David Bowie(U.K.) Rod Stewart(U.K.) Jennifer Hudson Fiona Apple Kris Allen Ray Charles Aretha Franklin Billy Preston Jill Scott Roberta Flack Judy Collins Brooke White Justin Bieber & Santana Meat Loaf The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Joe Cocker(U.K.) Chris de Burgh(U.K.)
10. James Bond Theme [U.K.]
VIDEO - Various Soundtracks - - James Bond Theme
Art Of Noise(U.K.) Glen Campbell The Ventures Ferrante & Theicher Billy Strange Al Caiola Ray Barretto John Barry(U.K.) Bond(Australia/U.K.) Moby The Skatalites(Jamaica) Marvin Hamlisch Paul Oakenfold(U.K.) Danny Davis Hugo Montenegro Perez Prado(Cuba/Mexico) Leroy Holmes Frank Chacksfield(U.K.) Count Bassie MECO Frank Pourcel(France) Si Zentner Stanley Black(U.K.) Cannibal Corpse John Zorn Pendulum(Australia/U.K.) George Martin,OBE Orchestra(U.K.) Propellerheads(U.K.) Ben Liebrand(Netherlands) Ronnie Aldrich & Squadronaires
For more on The Ventures - CLICK
9. The Very Thought Of You [U.K.]
VIDEO - Harry Connick Jr. - The Very Thought Of You
Ray Noble(U.K.) Bing Crosby Vaughn Monroe Luis Russell Sarah Vaughn Billy Eckstine Little Willie John Nancy Wilson Perry Como David Slater Carmen McRae Ella Fitzgerald Frank Sinatra Ricky/Rick Nelson Nat King Cole Billie Holiday The Hi-Lo's Harry Connick Jr. Elvis Costello(U.K.) Albert King Chris Botti Tony Bennett & Paul McCartney(U.K.) Rod Stewart(U.K.) Brent Spiner Etta James Skitch Henderson Jeri Southern Jimmy Smith Doris Day & Harry James Diane Schurr Molly Ringwald Emgelbert Humperdinck Natalie Cole Jerry Vale Pat Boone Art Tatum Luis Prima Acker Bilk(U.K.) Johnny Hodges Aaron Neville
For more on Frank Sinatra - CLICK
100 Most Influential and Important American Songs see #19
8. Besame Mucho/Besame Mucho Twist [Mexico]
VIDEO - Andrea Bocelli - Besame Mucho
VIDEO - The Ventures - Besame Mucho
The Beatles(U.K.) Kenny G. The Coasters Mina(Italy) Joao Gilberto(Brazil) Diana Krall(Canadfa) Andrea Bocelli(Italy) Nat King Cole Ray Conniff Chris Isaak Jimmy Dorsey Placido Domingo(Spain) Steve Lawrence & Edyie Gorme Trini Lopez Rosa Passas(Brazil) Helmut Lotti(Belgium) BZN(Netherlands) Dave Brubeck Julie London Dean Martin Frank Pourcel(France) Arielle Dombasle(France) Richard Clayderman(France) Edyie Gorme Harry Connick Jr. Francis Goya(Belgium) Wes Montgomery Herb Alpert Perez Prado Paul Muariat(France) Mantovani The Ventures The Red Army Choir(Russia) Carmen McRae The Grateful Dead
For more on The Ventures - CLICK
Top 100 American Instrumentals see numbers 96, 79, 40 & 19
7. Something [U.K.]
Elvis Presley The Beatles(U.K.) George Harrison(U.K.) Phish Frank Sinatra Ray Charles James Brown Ike & Tina Turner The O' Jays Barbara Mandrell Johnny Rodriguez Shirley Bassey(U.K.) Eric Clapton(U.K.) Joe Cocker(U.K.) Mina(Italy) Tony Bennett Isaac Hayes Lena Horne Smokey Robinson Peggy Lee Ferrante & Teicher
6. Mack The Knife [Germany]
VIDEO - Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife (Live)
Bobby Darin Louis Armstrong and His All Stars Ella Fitzgerald Gerald Price Robbie Williams The Brian Setzer Orchestra Frank Sinatra & Jimmy Buffett Kevin Spacey Lotte Lenya(Austria) Michael Buble(Canada) Billy Vaughn Jimmy Smith Eartha Kitt The Doors Frank Sinatra Liberace Marianne Faithful(U.K.) Oscar Peterson Ray Conniff Xavieer Cugat Perez Prado & Rosemary Clooney Dean Martin Erroll Garner Santo & Johnny The Psychedelic Furs Don Costa & His Orchestra Westlife Patti Page Mina(Italy) Clay Aiken The Glee Project(Cast of Glee) Enoch Light & The Light Brigade Peggy Lee Bert Kaempfert(Germany) & James Last Lyle Lovett Bill Haley & His Comets Marvin Gaye Wayne Newton
For more on this song and Bobby Darin - CLICK
100 Most Influential and Important American Songs see song 68
5. First Time Ever I Saw Your Face [U.K.]
VIDEO - Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Roberta Flack Elvis Presley Diana Ross Vern Gosdin Don McLean Shirley Bassey(U.K.) The Chi-Lites Andy Williams Harry Connick Jr. Engelbert Humperdinck(.U.K.) George Michael(U.K.) Mel Torme Paul Potts Bobby Vinton Celine Dion(Canada) The Smothers Brothers Way Out West Johnny Mathis The Brothers Four Johnny Cash The Chad Mitchell Trio Marianne Faithful(U.K.) Lauryn Hill Marcia Griffiths(Jamaica) Scooter(Germany) Isaac Hayes The Temptations Vickki Carr Wayne Newton Cast of Glee Aaron Neville Peter Paul & Mary Gregorian(Germany) Gordon Lightfoot(Canada) Richard Marx Jeffery Osborne Vanessa Williams Petula Clark We Five The Kingston Trio 5.
4. Let It Be Me [France]
VIDEO - The Everly Brothers - Let It Be Me
Andy Williams The Everly Brothers Frankie Vali Bobby Caldwell Jerry Butler & Betty Everett Elvis Presley Glen Campbell & Bobbie Gentry Anne Murray(Canada) & Vince Gill Julio Iglesas(Spain & Art Garfunkel Gilbert Becaud(France) Angunn(Indonesia/France) George Harrison(U.K.) Willie Nelson Petula Clark(U.K.) Sonny & Cher Roberta flack Collin Raye Rod Stewart(U.K.) & Jennifer Hudson Rosie Thomas Neil Diamond Melanie Jay & The Americans Tom Jones(U.K.) New Trolls(Italy) Bob Dylan Nina Simone The Lettermen Sheeter Davis & Bobby Bare Sam & Dave The Sweet Inspirations(Elvis Presley's backup singers) Chet Atkins Nancy Sinatra The 5th. Dimension Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass Carla Thomas The Shadows(U.K.) Acker Bilk(U.K.) Brenda Lee Floyd Cramer Kenny Rogers & Dottie West
2. Danny Boy [Ireland/U.K.]
VIDEO - Celtic Women - Danny Boy
Bing Crosby The Irish Tenors Eva Cassidy Mario Lanza Deanna Durbin(Canada) Glenn Miller Elvis Presley Tom Jones(U.K.) Judy Garland Jim Reeves Al Hibbler Diana Krall(Canada) & The Chieftains(Ireland) Sam Cooke Connie Francis Paul Robeson Bill Evans Goron MacRae Judy Collins Mahalia Jackson Patti Page Harry Connick Jr. Placido Domingo(Spain) Johnny Mathis Ray Price Jimmie Rogers Kelly Family(U.S./European) Perry Como The Seekers(Australia) Charlotte Church(U.K.) Boots Randolph Shelby Flint Patti LaBelle & The Bluebells Andy Williams Harry Belafonte Conway Twitty Jackie Wilson Al Hurt Eric Clapron(U.K.) Jerry Lee Lewis Johnny Cash Van Trapp Children(Austria) Sinead O'Conner(Ireland) Mormon Tabernacle Choir Carly Simon Tony Bennett Thin Lizzy(Ireland) Joan Baez Willie Nelson Cher Roy Orbison Celtic Women(Ireland) Aaron Neville
1. What Now My Love [France]
VIDEO - Elvis Presley - What Now My Love
Elvis Presley Shirley Bassey(U.K.) Sonny & Cher Frank Sinatra The Ventures The Temptations Petula Clark(U.K.) Al Martino Barbra Streisand Liberace Judy Garland Roy Orbison Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass The Glenn Miller Orchestra Helmut Lotti(Belgium) Tony Mottola Ray Conniff Jackie Trent(U.K.) Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels Frank Sinatra & Aretha Franklin Connie Francis Duane Eddy Vic Damone Earl Grant Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) NOFX Don Gibson Lou Rawls Ben E. King James Last Brenda Lee Andy Williams Righteous Brothers Buddy Greco Jim Nabors Johnny Mathis Marianne Faithful(U.K.) The Lettermen Steve Lawrence The Supremes Della Reese Willie Nelson Dionne Warwick Norman Luboff Choir Lana Cantrell(Australia) Andre Kostelanetz Robert Goulet(Canada) Sandie Shaw(U.K.) Wayne Newton Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Sarah Vaughn Jackie Gleason Patricia Kaas(France) Sammy Davis Jr.
For more on Elvis Presley CLICK
Top 100 American Recording Artists see Artist #1
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see songs 85, 80, 78, 53, 36, 9 & 3
7. Criteria, Formulary & About The List
Criteria for making the list.
1. The song must be at least 50% composed by a non-American, a foreign national.
2. The song must have maintained a residual popularity.
3. The song must have been composed and first recorded no less than 20 (twenty) years ago.
4. Songs were not disqualified due to musical origins thus there are songs from all the continents and with a wide range of music genres as the roots of their origins.
Some songs such as "My Way" (based on a French song) are not included because more that the lyrics were changed to create the song making them over 50% American.
Formulary for ranking within the list.
A. - Recording artists were broken down into four groups
1. Mega Stars (Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bing Crosby, Elton John, Mariah Carey and others)
2, Super Stars (Britney Spears, Kenny Rogers, The Beach Boys, Cher, The Ventures, Rod Stewart, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and others)
3. Stars of Importance (Andy Williams, The Lettermen, Sarah Vaughn, Harry Connick Jr., Johnny Mathis, Floyd Cramer and others)
4. Lesser artists
The first three groups were given points with group one receiving higher points and so on down in descending order. Group four were not given points but were to be used in the event of a tie.
B. - Length of popularity and recent recordings were also factored into the equation.
About The List
In creating this list it was fully expected to see the song "Yesterday" be firmly in the number one slot. The research found more than a half dozen songs that claimed to be the most recorded song in history. Of course, "Yesterday" was one of those songs. It was expected "Candle In The Wind" to be firmly in the Top Ten. "Candle" was the single biggest selling single in the history of recorded music except for Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" which continues to sell well annually. "Candle" is somewhat handicapped like so many Beatles and Elvis Presley songs in that artists shy a way from recording it because it is so associated with the "Mega Star". The James Bond Theme is in the Top Ten living up to expectations, but just barely. For now the formulary stands, but like Billboard the formula for chart ranking could be tweaked. Why the formulary as it stands was put in place was reasoning the bigger stars sell more music and their material stays in print longer thus the songs reach a larger audience. It also stands to reason if The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Elton John and Madonna all record the song then it will reach an even bigger audience than if just the Beatles recorded it. This adversely impacted "Candle's" ranking since Elton John was the only Super Star or Mega Star to record it.
The magnitude of France's impact on the American music scene was something of a surprise. The country claimed the top spot and numerous others.
One song of note is "Apache" with Jorgen Ingmann, The Ventures and The Sugarhill Gang all having substantial success with the tune. Some will question whether it belongs on the list since it does fit nicely into the Surf Rock genre and was performed as a Rap/Hip Hop song. It has however been performed by large orchestras. The song itself is crudely based on stereotyped Native American music. The point is the song crosses musical genres and does not have a set boundary, thus it was included. The songs popularity rests on the technology of the Electrofied Era.
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8. Honorable Mention
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly [Italy]
Hugo Montenegro Erasure(U.K.) Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain(U.K.) Ennio Morricone(Italy() The Atlantics(Australia) The Ventures
(Just Like) Starting Over [U.K.]
John Lennon(U.K.) The Flaming Lips RubberBand(China) Alvin & The Chipmunks
Baby, Come To Me [U.K.]
Patti Austin & James Ingram Laura Fygi(Netherlands) Dalida(Italy) Captain & Tennille Stephanie Winslow Alexander O'Neal Kenny G & Daryl Hall Shirley Bassey(U.K.) Paul Mauriat(France)
Delicado [Brazil]
Percy Faith Dinah Shore Stanley Black(U.K.) The Three Suns
Reminiscing [Australia]
The Little River Band(Australia) Madison Avenue(Australia) Thumbs Carllile Barry Manilow k.d. lang(Canada) Tommy Emmanuel(Australia)
Zorba The Greek/Zorbas/Zorba's Dance [Greece]
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass Chet Atkins Mantovani Jose Feliciano Geoff Love & His Orchestra(U.K.) The Jetliners(India) The Longines Symphonette Orchestra Hugo Winterhalter Enoch Light & The Light Brigade Paul Mauriat(France) Xavier Cugat
The World We Knew [Germany]
Anita Kerr Singers Frank Sinatra Bert Kaempfert(Germany) The Living Strings Paul Mauriat(France) Billy Vaughn Frank Pourcel(France)
The Crying Game [U.K.]
Boy George(U.K.) Kylie Minogue(Australia) Percy Sledge Chrtis Conner The Associates(U.K.) Jimmy Scott Chris Spedding(U.K.) Barbara Dickson, OBE(U.K.) Brenda Lee Dave Berry(U.K.) Hank Marvin(U.K.)
Till The End Of Time [Poland]
Perry Como Les Brown with Doris Day
Meditation [Brazil]
Cal Tjader Jack Jones Frank Sinatra Antonio Carlos Jobim(Brazil) Gene Harris Blossom Dearie Felix Slatkin
One More Night [U.K.]
Phil Collons(U.K.) Changing Faces Louis Clark & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.)
True [U.K.]
Paul Anka Duval Lazio Bane Spandau Ballet(U.K.)
A Summer Song [U.K.]
The Lettermen Chad & Jeremy(U.K.) The Memories(Ireland) Skeeter Davis The Downtown Pipers David Lanz Laila Kinnunen(Finland)
Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying [U.K.]
Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) Jose Feliciano Paul Carrack(U.K.) Mari Wilson(U.K.) Dave Barker(Jamaica) Rickie Lee Jones Gloria Estefan Trini Lopez Louise Cordet(U.K.) Etta James Roy Drusky Nick Ingman(U.K.) The Mummy Grant Green The Gestures Bobby Brooks
A Swingin' Safari [Germany]
Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Billy Vaughn Bill Justice Floyd Cramer
My Melody Of Love [Germany]
Ray Conniff Bobby Vinton Mireille Mathieu(France)
Day O (The Banana Boat Song) [Jamaica]
Harry Belafonte Gregory Issacs(Jamaica) The Techniques(Jamaica) Stan Freberg The Wiggles(Australia) Hasil Adkins
The Three Bells [France]
The Browns Dick Floyd Roy Orbison Edith Piaf(U.K.) Chet Atkins The Andrew Sisters Ray Charles
I Want to Be Wanted [Italy]
Sammy Davis Jr. Brenda Lee Olivia Newton-John [Easterling]
Mama [Italy]
Connie Francis David Whitfield(U.K.) Richard Tucker Sergio Franchi Andrea Bocelli(Italy) Luciano Pavarotti(Italy)
Sundown [Canada]
Gordon Lightfoot(Canada) Toby Keith Luke Doucet(Canada)
Miami Vice Theme [Czech Republic]
Jon Hammer(Czech Republic) Vangelis(Greece) The Shadows(U.K.) London Starlight Orchestra(U.K.) All Star Orchestra
Dominque[Belgium]
The Singing Nun(Belgium) Mary Ford Spike Jones
Holding Back The Years [U.K.]
Simply Red(U.K.) Alyson Williams Randy Crawford The Isley Brothers Angie Stone Jimmy Scott Pieces of a Dream Erin Bode Marcus Johnson Earl Sixteen(Jamaica) Gretchen Parlato
My Love - Tony Hatch song[U.K.]
Petula Clark(U.K) Sonny James Mrs. Miller Barbara Fairchild John Davidson Bob Florence
Tuesday Afternoon [U.K.]
Paul Taylor The Moody Blues(U.K.) David Lanz The Senate(U.K.) Neal Morse Etcetera Music Band(Netherlands)
Give Me The Night [U.K.]
George Benson Randy Crawford Nate James(U.K.) Smoma(Italy) Alvin & The Chipmunks
Patricia/Patricia Twist [Cuba/Mexico]
Perez Prado(Cuba/Mexico) Duane Eddy Ry Cooder Link Wray Perez Prado (twist version) (Cuba/Mexico) Rory Parker
La Paloma a.k.a. No More [Spain]
Elvis Presley Dean Martin Artie Shaw Andre Rieu(Netherlands) Marty Robbins Julio Iglesias(Spain) Acker Bilk(U.K.) Billy Vaughn Mantovani Paul Mauriat(France) Richard Clayderman(France) Percy Faith Xavier Cugat Julio Iglesias (Spain)
All My Love (Bolero) [France]
Patti Page Percy faith Bing Crosby
What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life^[France]
Michael Legrand Chris Botti & Sting Sarah Vaughn Barbra Streisand Frank Sinatra Bill Evans Scott Walker Thomas Quasthoff & Till Bonner Alison Moyet(U.K.) Laurindo Aleida(Brazil) Joe Pass Toots Thielemans(Belgium) Mel Torme Layra Fygi Rick Braun Woody Herman The Real Group(Sweden) Dusty Springfield, O.B.E.(U.K.) Percy Faith Stephane Grappelli(France) Maysa Shirley Bassey(U.K.) The Four Freshman & Stan Kenton Orchestra Michael Bolton Pat Martino Johnny Mathis Earl Coleman Jack Jones Carmen McRae Acker Bilk & His Orchestra(U.K.)
9. Songs To Watch
Tell Him (David Foster song) [Canada]
Celine Dion(Canada) & Barbra Steisand
10. Comments
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5. Top 100 International American Pop Standards (100 down to 1)
Artist names printed in Bold are recommended as best examples of the song by the author.
100. Beer Barrel Polka [Czech Republic]
Hoosier Hot Shots Andrew Sisters Bobby Vinton Frankie Yankovic & The Yanks The Wiggles(Australia) Will Glahe & His Orchestra(Germany) Liberace The Mills Brothers Lawrence Welk Glenn Miller Hank Thompson Norman Luboff Choir Anaton Karas(Austria) Tony Marshall(Germany) Jimmy Sturr
99. Forget Domani [Italy]
Frank Sinatra Connie Francis Katyna Ranieri(Italy) Perry Como Hugo Winterhalter Enoch Light and the Light Brigade Geoff Love(U.K.)
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Musicians with Disabilities Top 25 Americans see honorable mention
Mario Lanza Perry Como The Ink Spots Dean Martin Les Welch & His Orchestra(Australia) Jo Stafford Al Hirt Frank Sinatra
97. Chariots Of Fire [Greece]
Vangelis(Greece) London Symphony Orchestra(U.K.) Richard Clayderman(France) Jane Olivor John Williams & The Boston Pops Melissa Manchester Alvin & The Chipmonks Zamfir(Romania) Ferrante & Teicher
96.'O mein Papa [Switzerland]
Eddie Calvert(U.K.) Eddie Fisher The Browns Harry James & Paul Weston with Orchestra and Chorus Billy Vaughn The Everly Brothers Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Mantovani Marty Robbins
95. Imagine [U.K.]
John Lennon(U.K.) Herbie Hancock Lady Gaga Eva Cassidy Tori Amos Etta James
94. Melodie D'Amour [France]
The Ames Brothers Paul Anka Ray Conniff Edmundo Ros(Trinidad) Edyie Gorme Dean Martin Michel Legrand Orchestra [France] Hugo Winterhalter The Four Lads Willy Berking(Germany) John Gary
93. Grazing In The Grass [South Africa]
Hugh Masekela(South Africa) Stevie Wonder The Ventures Chet Atkins The Friends of Distinction Willie Mitchell Inez & Charlie Foxx The Electronic Concept Orchestra MECO Raven-Symone
92. The Poor People Of Paris [France]
Les Baxter Winifred Atwell(Trinidad) Lawrence Welk Russ Morgan Billy May Eddie Cochran Dean Martin Ray Conniff Russ Conway(U.K.) Tony Mottola Geoff Love & His Orchestra(U.K.) Billy Vaughn Enoch Light & His Orchestra David Carroll Xavier Cugat The Three Sons
Peter & Gordon(U.K.) The Supremes Del Shannon Bobby Rydell Vonda Shepard The Techniques(Jamaica) The Lettermen Teresa Brewer
90. A Day In The Life [U.K.]
Barry Gibb(U.K.) The Beatles(U.K.) Jeff Beck(U.K.) Tori Amos Jose Feliciano Neil Young Bobby Darin Wes Montgomery
89. Al Di La [Italy]
Connie Francis Emilio Pericoli(Italy)) Jerry Vale Betty Curtis(Italy) Al Martino Ray Charles Singers(not connected to blind singer Ray Charles) The Brass Ring Joni James Al Hirt Al Caiola(imedley) Don Cornell Jan Peerce Bobby Rydell
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Musicians with Disabilities Top 25 Americans see honorable mention
88. Another Day In Paradise [ U.K.]
London Symphony Orchestra(U.K.) Phil Collins(U.K.) Reel Big Fish Hank Marvin(U.K.) Copeland Big Daddy Weave Jam Tronik(U.K.) Brandy & Ray J Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Louis Clark(U.K.) Richard Clayderman(France) & James Last John Tesh Richard Clayderman(France) Alvin & The Chipmonks
87. Music Box Dancer [Canada]
Frank Mills Floyd Cramer Richard Clayderman(France) 101 Strings James Last PePe Roger Williams Roberto Delgado DJ Schwede Peter Horan(Ireland) Ray Conniff Jorgan Ingmann(Denmark)
86. In The Air Tonight [U.K.]
Phil Collins(U.K.) Tupac Shakur/w Phil Collins Guster Mr. Methane(U.K.) Lil' Kim Wil Martin(New Zealand) Stahlhammer Naturally 7 Gregorian(Germany) Lostprophets(U.K.) Nonpoint Takka Takka Godheadsilo Axel Rudi Pell(Germany) London Symphony Orchestra(U.K.) Northern Kings(Finland)
85. Always & Forever [U.K.]
Heatwave(U.K.) Whistle Luther Vandross The Four Tops Silk Alexander O'Neal Johnny Mathis Diana Ross Kenny Rogers Beverley Knight Wyclef Jean
84. Across The Universe [U.K.]
The Beatles(U.K.) Beady Eye(U.K.) Rufus Wainwright(Canada/U.S.) Cilla black(U.K.) 10cc(U.K.) Lana Lane Cyndi Lauper Fiona Apple Jim Sturgess(U.K.) Scorpions(Germany) Roger Waters Aine Minogue(Ireland) Verdena(Italy) Ben Allison & Medicine Wheel Seether(South Africa) Bill frisell Justin Mauriello John Butler Trio(Australia)
83. Midnight In Moscow [Russia]
Kenny Ball & his Jazzmen(U.K.) The Ventures Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Billy Vaughn The Village Stompers Al Caiola James Last Santo & Johnny Ray Conniff Red Army Choir Peter Alexander(Austria)
82. Calcutta [Germany]
Lawrence Welk Xavier Cugat The Ventures Al Caiola Les Baxter The Four Preps Adre Kostelanetz & His Orchestra Chet Atkins
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Top 100 American Instrumentals see #8
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Top 100 American Instrumentals see numbers 95,79, 40, & 19
81. My Love - Paul McCartney Song(U.K.)
Paul McCartney & Wings(U.K.) Case Elliott Mina(Italy) Nancy Wilson Dottie West Brenda Lee Connie Bailey Rae(U.K.) Pieces of a Dream Ivan Jones Cher Salena Jones Shinehead(U.K.) Johnny Gill Michael Lington(Denmark)
80. Because [France]
Andrea Bocelli(Italy) Perry Como Billy Vaughn Jan Peerce Nelson Eddy Enrico Caruso(Italy) Placido Domingo(Spain) Mahalia Jackson The Sandpebbles Sarah Vaughn Deanna Durbin(Canada) Roy Hamilton Keely Smith Jerry Vale Mario Lanza
79. Santa Lucia [Italy]
Elvis Presley Miguel Rios(Spain) Enrico Caruso(Italy) Helmut Lotti(Belgium) Andrea Bocelli(Italy) Chet Atkins Tino Rossi(France) Dean Martin 101 Strings Orchestra
78. Lisbon Antigua [Portugal]
Nelson Riddle Edmundo Ros, OBE (U.K.) Ray Conniff Mitch Miller Richard Clayderman(France) Werner Muller(Germany) Billy Vaughn Enoch Light and His Orchestra Earl Klugh Frank Chacksfield(U,K,) Les Baxter Orchestra Paul Mauriat Gloria Lasso(Spain) Xavier Cugat
For more on Nelson Riddle - CLICK
Top 100 American Instrumentals see numbers 93, 90 &5
77. So Nice/Summer Samba [Brazil]
Bebel Gilberto(U.S./Brazil) Walter Wanderley Connie Francis Astrud Gilberto(Brazi) Oscar Peterrson Paul Mauriat(France) Andy Williams Ramsey Lewis Johnny Mathis Enoch Light Vikki Carr Hugo Montenegro
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Musicians with Disabilities Top 25 Americans see honorable mention
76. Wooden Heart [Germany]
Elvis Presley Joe Dowell The Chordettes Bobby Vinton Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Kitty Wells Daniel O'Donell(Ireland) Victor Wood(Philippines) Alvin & The Chipmunks
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Top 100 American Recording Artists see artist #1
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see songs 85, 80, 78,53, 36, 9 & 3
75. To all The Girls/Boys I Loved Before [U.K.]
Willie Nelson & Julio Iglesias(Spain) Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) Merle Haggared Alanis Morissette Tom Jones(U.K.) 75 Degrees Bobby Vinton Paul Mauriat(France) Albert Hammond & Alpert West Shirley Bassey(U.K.)
Willie Nelson & Julio Iglesias(Spain) Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) Merle Haggared Alanis Morissette Tom Jones(U.K.) 75 Degrees Bobby Vinton Paul Mauriat(France) Albert Hammond & Alpert West Shirley Bassey(U.K.)
74. C'est Si Bon [France]
Eartha Kitt Johnny Desmond Yves Montand(France) Mireille Mathieu(France) Jean Sablon(France) Arielle Dombasle Danny Kaye Barbra Steisand Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Rhonda Scott Cliff Richard(U.K.) Ann-Marget Louis Armstrong Dean Martin Conway Twitty Lloyd Price Michel Legrand(France)
73. Till [France]
The Angels Richard Clayderman(France) Roger Williams Bobby Vinton Earl Grant Tom Jones(U.K.) Tony Bennett The Vogues Percy Faith Shirley Bassey Victor Wood(Philippines) Ferranrte & Teicher
72. (Everything I do) I Do It For You [Canada/U.K./U.S.]
Bryan Adams(Canada) Brandy Kathrine Jenkins(U.K.) Romanz(South Africa) Richard Clayderman(France) LeAnn Rimes & Kenny G James Last & Richard Clayderman(France) Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) Brent Spiner The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.)
71. Too Much Heaven(U.K.)
The Bee Gees(U.K.) Paul McCartney(U.K.) Beverly Knight(U.K.) Chris Starr Julienne Taylor(U.K.) Winans Phase 2 US5(Germany) Paul Mauriat(France) Caravelli(France)
70. The Air That I Breathe [U.K.]
Alpert Hammond(U.K.) The Hollies(U.K.) Olivia Newton-John[Easterling] Julio Iglesias(Spain) Hank Williams Jr. Steve Wynn k.d. lang(Canada) The Mavericks Barry Manilow Simply Red(U.K.) Semisonic Rex Allen Jr. Phil Everly
69. Wonderland By Night [Germany]
Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) Anita Bryant Louis Prima Al Caiola Floyd Cramer Joe Dowell Xavier Cugat Billy Vaughn Andre Kostelanetz Johnny Mathis
68. A Man And A Woman [France]
Francis Lai Charlie Bryd Ferrante & Teicher Johnny Mathis Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) James Last Tony Hatch Orchestra(U.K.) Geoff Love & His Orchestra(U.K.) The Free Design Herbie Mann & Tamiko Jones 101 Strings Orchestra Walter Wanderley(Brazil) Harry James Hugo Winterhalter Nelson Riddle Nancy Ames Percy Faith Jackie Gleason Hogo Monenegro
67. Born Free [U.K.]
John Barry(U.K.) Roger Williams Andy Williams Ed Ames Matt Monro Mantovani Frank Sinatra Maynard Ferguson Andre Kostelanetz Percy Faith Hans Zimmer(Germany) The Brass Ring Mormon Tabernacle Choir
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Top 100 American Instrumentals see numbers 52 & 6
66.Your Song [U.K.]
Elton John(U.K.) Three Dog Night Cissy Houston Rod Stewart(U.K.) Andy Williams Donny Osmond Al Jarreau Billy Paul Ellie Goulding(U.K.) Janet Devlin(U.K.) Cast of Glee
Elton John(U.K.) Three Dog Night Cissy Houston Rod Stewart(U.K.) Andy Williams Donny Osmond Al Jarreau Billy Paul Ellie Goulding(U.K.) Janet Devlin(U.K.) Cast of Glee
65. Anema e core/Untill/With All My Heart And Soul/How Wonderful To Know [Italy]
Perry Como Roberto Murolo(Italy) Michael Buble(Canada) Sergio Franchi Vic Damone Jimmky Roselli Tony Mottola Santo & Johnny Mantovani Dinah Shore Dean Martin Johnny Desmond Freddy Martin Eddie Fisher Connie Francis Andy Williams Cliff Richards
64. Danke Schoen [Germany]
Wayne Newton Brenda Lee Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Ray Conniff Roger Whittaker(U.K.) James Last Shirley Bassey(U.K.) Johnny Mathis Martha & The Vandellas Johnny Tillotson Jan Garber Orchestra Peter Alexander(Austria) Billy Vaughn Connie Francis Deluxe(Spain)
63. Apache [U.K.]
The Shadows(U.K.) Jorgen Ingmann(Denmark) The Ventures Incredible Bongo Band Bert Weedon(U.K.) The Sugarhill Gang Hot Butter Rockets(France) Tommy Seebach(Denmark) Scooter(Germany) 17 Hippies(Germany) Al Caiola Jerry Lordan(U.K.) Link Wray Duane Eddy Sonny James Si Zenter Jeff Beck Davie Allen & The Arrows
For more on The Ventures - CLICK
Top 100 American Instrumentals see numbers 96,79, 40 & 19
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see song #6
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100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see song #13
62. Hopelessly Devoted To You [Australia]
Olivia Newton-John{Easterling}(Australia now U.S.) Girls Aloud(U.K.) Sonia(U.K.) Cast of Glee The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Taylor Swift Elaine Paige OBE (U.K.) Skeeter Davis Heidi Kyro(Finland)
61 Without You (Badfinger song)[U.K.]
Badfinger(U.K.) Harry Nilsson Mariah Carey Shirley Bassey(U.K.) The London Symphony Orchestra T.G. Sheppard Cilla Black(u.K.) Brotherhood of Man(U.K.) Air Supply(Australia) Melissa Manchester Heart Il Divo(Multinational) Amber Holcomb Andy Williams
60. Against All Odds [U.K.]
Phil Collins(U.K.) Mariah Carey & Westlife Steve Brookstein(U.K.) Cast of Glee Barry Manilow The Shadows(U.K.) Mariah Carey The Postal Service Montell Jordon Eli Mattson Dalida(France) John Tesh Project Michael Ball(U.K.) Dune(Germany) Gregorian(Germany) Darren Criss Straight No Chaser The London Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Louis Clark(U.K.) Bonnie Tyler(U.K.) Carl Day-Piano By Candlelight(U.K.)
59. To Sir With Love [U.K.]
Lulu(U.K.) Tina Arena(Australia) Cast of Glee Chaka Khan Al Green Vicki Sue Robinson Soul Asylum Jann Arden(Canada) Trashcan Sinatras(U.K.) The Jackson 5 Vonda Shepard & Al Green Marie Osmond The Ventures Quincy Jones King Curtis & The Kingpins
58. Candle In The Wind [U.K.] (Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana Versions)
Elton John(U.K.) Sandy Deny(U.K.) Leatherface(U.K.) Freddy Mercury(U.K.) Craig David(U.K.) The Shadows(U.K.) Kate Bush(U.K.) Richard Clayderman(France) Melanie Thorton(Germany)
57. Sukiyaki [Japan]
4 P.M. A Taste Of Honey Kyu Sakamoto(Japan) Shoji Tabuchi Susan Boyle(U.K.) The Ventures Bobby Vee Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen(U.K.) Billy Vaughn Jewel Akens Chet Atkins Selena The Cover Girls Martin Denny Walter Wanderley The Four Preps The Andrews Sisters
56. Sway [Mexico]
Dean Martin Bobby Rydell Rosemarry Clooney & Perez Prado Michael Buble(Canada) Jennifer Lopez Ben E. King Julie London Cliff Richard(U.K.) Bent Spiner{Data of Star Trek} Pussycat Dolls Peter Cincotti Cast of Glee Shaft(U.K.) Arielle Dombasle
57. Desafinado [Brazil]
Stan Getz Frank Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim Julie London George Michael(U.K.) & Astrud Gilberto(Brazil) Dizzy Gillespie Quincy Jones Ella Fitzgerald Eliane Alias(Brazil) Coleman Hawkins Kenny G Herb Alpert Doris Day Si Zentner Herbie Mann Gal Costa(Brazil)
56 More (Theme from Mondo Cane) - [Italy]
Kai Winding & Orchestra(Denmark) Baja Marimba Band Frank Sinatra Sergio Franchi Richard Tucker Arthur Fiedler & The Boston Pops Andy Williams Charlie Byrd Trio Hugo Montenegro Duane Eddy The Ventures Brenda Lee Roy Orbison Santo & Johnny Ray Charles Singers(no connection to the blind singer Ray Charles) Ferannte & Teicher Boby Darin Steve Lawrence Lester Lanin{medley} Martin Denny Dizzy Gillespie Charlie Byrd Doris Day Brook Benton Brenda Lee Frank Chacksfield & The Windsor Strings(U.K.) Enoch Light & His Orchestra Julie London Vic Dana Werner Muller(Germany) Harry Connick Jr.
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Top 100 American Instrumentals see numbers 96, 79, 40 & 19
55. Nights In White Satin [U.K.]
Moody Blues(U..K.) Eric Burdon & War The Shadows(U.K.) Frank Pourcel(France) Billie Davis(U.K.) Johnny Maestro & Brooklyn Bridge The Dickies Elkie Brooks(U.K.) James Last Dabid Lanz Sandra(Germany) Alain Bashung(France) God Is An Astronaut(Ireland) Tori Amos Nancy Sinatra Il Divo(muti-national) Donald Braswell II Jennifer Rush Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) Midnight Movies Man Eating Tree(Finland) Zeds Dead(Canada) Will Martin(New Zealand) Eumir Deodato(Brazil) Giorgio Morofer(Italy) Tina Arena(Australia) Colllide The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Richard Clayderman(France) Bettye Lavette
54. Cherry Pink (And Apple Blossom White) [Italy]
Perez Prado(Cuba/Mexico) The Ventures James Last Georgia Gibbs Bing Crosby Lawrence Welk The Fabulous Thunderbirds Xavier Cugat Pat Boone Bill black's combo Billy Vaughn Harry James John Barry(U.K.) Davey Crackpot a.k.a. Spike Jones Hugo Montenegro Chet Atkins Modern Romance(U.K.) Harmonicats Les & Larry Elgart - Nashville Country Brass Alan Dale Eddie Calvert(U.K.) Roger Williams
53. One Note Samba [Brazil]
Joao Gilberto(Brazil) Percy Faith Stan Getz Ella Fitzgerald Edyie Gorme Antonio Carlos Jobim(Brazil) Sergio Mendes & Brazil 66(Brazil) Herbie Mann Blossom Dearie Astrud Gilberto(Brazil) Earl Klugh Olivia Ong(Singapore) Nancy Wilson Frank Sinatra Tito Puente Dizzy Gillespie & James Moody Leroy Holmes Chris Montez Enoch Light Erroll Garner Cliff Richard(U.K.) Edmundo Ros(Trinidad) Chet Atkins Anita Kerr Singers Joe Harnell
52. Come Back To Sorrento/Surrender [Italy]
Frank Sinatra Elvis Presley{Surrender)* Jose Carreras(Spain) Mario Lanza Meat Loaf Dean Martin Sergio Franchi Placido Domingo(Spain) Luciano Pavarotti(Italy) Norton Buffalo Giuseppe Di Stefano(Italy) Franco Corelli(italy) Beniamino Gigli(Italy) Chris Connor Louis Prima Michel Legrand Orchestra(France) Mantovani Jerry Vale Vic Damone Stan Kenton Orchestra Tommy Garrett 50 Guitars Frank Chacksfield(U.K.) Robert Goulet(Canada) . .
*There is some doubt as to whether this version belongs here. It may very well be more American than Italian.
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100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see songs 85, 80, 78, 53, 36, 9 & 3
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100 Most Influential And Important American Songs see #19
51. Malaguena [Cuba]
Werner Muller Orchestra(Germany) Connie Francis Stan Kenton Orchestra The Trashmen Marco Rizo Jose Feliciano Roy Clark Bill Haley & The Comets Ritchie Valens Brian Setzer Blast Charo Boston Pops Orchestra Stan Kenton Doc Severinsen Placido Domingo(Spain) Carlos Montoya Ray Conniff Maynard Ferguson 101 Strings Orchestra The Tornadoes(U.K.) Paul Maurat(France) James Last The Bambi Molesters(Croatia) Stanley, OBE & His Orchestra(U.K.) Chet Atkins Walter Murphy Percy Faith Ferrante & Teicher Mantovani Ramrods
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Musicians with Disabilities Top 25 Americans see honorable mention
The Sandpipers Pete Seger Mary Hopkin(U.K.) Jose Feliciano Perez Prado(Cuba/Mexico) Fugees Jimmy Buffett The Weavers The Gypsy Kings(France) Trini Lopez Tito Puente Los Lobos Julio Iglesias(Spain) Joan Baez Melmut Lotti((Belgium) Richard Clayderman(France) Pitbull Edmundo Ros(Trinidad) Salsoul Orchestra Paul Mauriat(France) Celia Cruz Tino Rossi(France) 50 Guitars of Tommy Garrett Geoff Love(U.K.)
49. (Where Do I Begin) Love Story [France]
Franci Lai(France Andy Williams Shirely Bassey Johnny Mathis Henry Mancini Paul Mauriat(France) Richard Clayderman(France) Rick Astley(U.K.) Jose Jose(Mexico) Vikki Carr Nino Tempo & April Stevens Astrud Gilberto(Brazil) Glen Campbell Barry Manilow N.EX.T(South Korea) Ray Conniff Placido Domingo(Spain) Perry Como Tony Bennett Patricia Kaas(France) Jim Nabors Away Team (Shirley Bassey re-mix) The Lettermen Robert Goulet(Canada) Geoff Love(U.K.) Ferrante & Teicher
Top 100 American Instrumentals see numbers 95, 82, 76 & 14
48. Carnival/Manha de Carnaval[ Brazil]
Stan Getz Cal Tjader Dinah Shore Perry Como Mason Williams Frank Sinatra Earl Klugh Astrud Gilberto(Brazil) will i am{Smile Mona Lisa}* Frank Evans Claudine Loget(Franco/American) Carly Simon Tori Amos Chet Atkins Joan Baez Julio Eglesias(Spain) Cannonball Adderley Chuck Mangione Gerry Mulligan
*Significant alterations to song may make it more American than Brazilian..
47. Fool On The Hill [U.K.]
The Beatles Paul McCartney Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66(Brazil) Shirley Bassey(U.K.) Sharon Tandy(South Africa) Bjork(Iceland) Count Basie Sarah Vaughn The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Lana Cantrell(Australia/U.S.) Helen Reddy Eden Atwood Mina(Italy) Rita Lee(Brazil) Bobby Gentry Percy Faith Alice(Italy) Dorothy Ashby Tom Scott Santo & Johnny Hollyridge Strings Ray Sepulveda The Anita Kerr Singers The London Starlight Orchestra Patricia Barber Lena Horne Sandy Shaw(U.K.) Sir George Shearing, OBE(Anglo/American) Ray Stevens Frank Chacksfield(U.K.)
46. Who Can I Turn To [U.K.]
Shirley Bassey(U.K.) Tony Bennett Astrud Gilbert(Brazil) Dionne Warwick Van Morrison Harry Connick Jr Sammy Davis Jr. Andy Williams Bobby Darin The Temptations Gary Puckett and The Union Gap Tom jones(U.K.) Patti LaBelle and the Blubelles Antony Newley(U.K.) Carmoen McRae The Supremes Bob Ralston The Main Ingredient Nancy Wilson Woody Herman Grover Mitchell Dexter Gordon Arthur Prysock Al Martino James Brown
45. What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life [France] ^
Sarah Vaughn Chris Botti & Sting(U.K.) Maysa(Brazil) Dusty Springfield(U.K.) Frank Sinatra Bill Evans Amber Locomb Johnny Mathis Milt Jackson Jack Jones Barbra Streisand Michael Dees Oscar Peterson Trio Della Reese Diana Ross Mel Torme & George Shearing Alison Moyet(U.K.) Michael Bolton Peggy Lee Robert Goulet(Canada) Cal Tjader Archie Shepp Andre Kostelanetz Michel Legrand(France) Carol Welsman(Canada) Anita O Day
44. Snowbird [Canada]
Elvis Presley Bing Crosby Anne Murray(Canada) Chet Atkins Crystal Gayle Lynn Anderson Ray Conniff Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Loretta Lynn Hank Snow Nashville Strings Percy Faith Doc Watson Jerry Vale Catherine Maclellan(Canada) Dana Winner(Belgium) Wanda Jackson Chris Conner Andy Williams Perry Como Slim Whitman Dottie West Slim Whitman Burl Ives Billy Jo Spears Rita MacNeil(Canada)
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100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see songs 85, 80, 78, 53, 36, 9 & 3
43. If You Could Read My Mind [Canada]
Vikki Carr Barbra Streisand Gordon Lightfoot(Canada) Don McLean Viola Wills Amber(Germany) Stars On 54 Jack Jones Petula Clark Olivia Newton-John {Easterling} Aurora(U.K.) Johnny Cash Herb Alpert & Tijuana Brass Glen Campbell Don Williams Liza Minnelle The Spotnicks(Sweden) Ray Conniff The David Rose Orchestra Johnny Mathis Frank Pourcel(France) James Last Sounds Orchestral(U.K.) Skeeter Davis
42. The Lion sleeps Tonight/Mbube/Wemoweh [South Africa]
Solomon Linda(South Africa) The Weavers Kingston Trio Chet Atkins Bert Kaempfert(Germany Roger Whittaker(U.K.) The Mavericks Mango Groove(South Africa) Rockapeela Helmut Lotti(Belgium) 'N Sync Streetnix(Canada) The Nylons(Canada) Sandra Bernhard R.E.M. Pow woW(France) Mello-M(Latvia) Tight Fit(U.K.) Robert John The Stylistics The Tokens They Might Be Giants The New Christy Minstrels The Temeloes(U.K.) Daniel Kublbock(Germany) Nanci Griffith & Odetta The Undertones(U.K.) Jimmy Cliff(Jamaica)
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100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see song #50
41. Michelle(U.K.)
The Beatles(U.K.) Mina(Italy) Diana Ross & The supremes Booker T & The MG's Rubberbucket Perry Como The Ventures Paul McCartney(U.K.) Percy Faith Paul Mauriat
6. Top 40 International American Pop Standards with Video links
40. If I Ruled The World [U.K.]
VIDEO - Tony Bennett - If I Ruled The World
Tony Bennett Stevie Wonder Regina Belle Tony Bennett & Celine Dion(Canada) Harry Secombe(U.K.) The Supremes James Brown Tom Jones(U.K.) Jamie Cullum(U.K.) Jan Peerce Andy Williams
39. What Kind Of Fool Am I [U.K.]
VIDEO - Sammy Davis Jr. - What Kind Of Fool Am I
Clay Aiken Deer Tick Donald Braswell II Leslie Gore Sammy Davis Jr. Tony Bennett Shirley Bassey Andy Williams Sarah Vaughn Jerry Vale Antony Newley(U.K.) Enoch Light & His Orchestra Andre Kostelanetz Count Basie Jackie Wilson Brenda Lee Keely Smith Robert Goulet(Canada) Carmen McRae Ray Conniff Placido Domingo(Spain) Felix Slakin
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Musicians with Disabilities Top 25 Americans see artist 22
Top 40 Blind and Visually Impaired American Musicians see artist #7
38. When I Need You [U.K.]
VIDEO - Leo Sayer - When I Need You
Leo Sayer(U.K.) Joe McElderry(U.K.) Owen Gray(Jamaica) Clay Aiken Celine Dion(Canada) Cliff Richard(U>K.) Rod Stewart(U.K.) Perry Como Gene Pitney Julio Iglesias(Spain) Barry Manilow Cliff Richard(U.K.) Luther Vandross Alpha Blondy(Ivory Coast) Roger Whittaker(U.K.) Albert Hammond(U.K.) Big Teeze Johnny Mathis Eill Mellor(U.K.) Dalena Randy Crawford Duffy(U.K.) Air Supply(Austraila)
37. Downtown [U.K.]
VIDEO - Petula Clark - Downtown
Petula Clark(U.K.) Emma Burton(U.K.) Dolly Parton Saw Doctors(Ireland)/w Petula Clark(U.K.) Eddie Fisher Alvin & The Chipmonks Chris Conner Ann Hampton Callaway Tina Arena(Australia) James Last Xavier Cugat Enoch Light & The Light brigade The Lettermen Ferrante & Teicher Sandie Shaw(U.K.) Frank Sinatra Billy Preston Allan Sherman Neoton Familia(Hungary) Ray Conniff Mrs. Miller Frank Pourcel(France) Marianne Faithful(U.K.) Sounds Orchesral(U.K.) The Tony Hatch SoundU.k.) Jane Morgan The Osmond brothers Connie Smith Nancy Martinez(Canada) The Killer Barbies(Spain) Irene Cara Mary Chapin Carpenter Booker T & The MG"s The B-52's Guy Mitchell Stacy Lattisaw Liz Callaway Gerry Mulligan
36. Both Sides Now(Canada)
VIDEO - Judy Collins - Both Sides Now
Anne Murray(Canada) Bing Crosby Neil diamond Robert Goulet(Canada) Ed Bruce Andy Williams Pete Seger Jason Falkner Tori Amos Dolly Parton Carly Rae Jepsen(Canada) Susan Boyle(U.K.) Clay Aiken The Idea Of North(Australia) Linda Eder Herbie Hancock Doris Day Boomtang Boys(canada) Glen Campbell Dianne Reeves Willie Nelson Parasites Hugh Masekela(South Africa) Judy Collins
35. Stranger On The Shore [U.K.]
Video - Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
Acker Bilk(U.K.) Kenny G The Ventures The Drifters Andy Williams Percy Faith Patti Page Slim Whitman Duke Ellington Floyd Cramer Billy Vaughn Si Zentner Bobby Rydell Pete Fountain Bill Black Combo Chet Atkins Dee Edwards Geof Love & His Orchestra(U.K.) Zamfir(Romania) Acker Bilk(U.K.) & Bent Fabric(Denmark) Frank Pourcel(France) Felix Slakin Peter Nero Roger Whittaker(U.K.) Duane Eddy Herb Alpert
34. Strangers In The Night [Germany]
VIDEO - Frank Sinatra - Strangers In The Night
Frank Sinatra Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Matt Monro Trini Lopez Brenda Lee Andre Kostelanetz Al Martino Richard Clayderman(France) Erroll Garner Barry Manilow Jack Jones Andy Williams Anita Kerr Singers Peggy Lee Sandy Posey Bette Midler James Brown Petula Clark(U.K.) Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) The Sandpipers Vikki Carr Jackie Gleason Cake Connie Francis Mina(Italy) Aerosmith Fausto Papetti(Italy)
For more on Frank Sinatra - CLICK
100 Most Influential and Important American Songs see #19
33. Love Is Blue [France]
VIDEO - Paul Mauriat - Love Is Blue
Paul Mauriat(France) The Ventures Santo & Johnny Jeff Beck Andy Williams Vicky Leandros(Greece) Marty Robbins Frank Sinatra Al Martino Ed Ames Lawrence Welk Johnny Mathis Future Bible Heroes Michelle Torr(France) Claudine Longet(Franco/American) Chara(Japan) Scooter(Germany) & Vicky Leandros(Greece) Andre Popp(France) The Lettermen Richard Clayderman(France) Vivian Dandridge Geoff Love & His Orchestra(U.K.) Dorothy Ashby 101 Strings Andre Kostelanetz Mystic Moods Orchestra Horst Fischer(Germany) Mantovani Lenny Dee Ray Conniff Tony Hatch(U.K.) Floyd Cramer Les & Larry Elgart - Nashville Country Brass
For more on The Ventures - CLICK
Top 100 American Instrumentals see numbers 96, 79, 40 & 19
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see song #6
32. Eleanor Rigby [U.K.]
VIDEO - The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby
The Beatles(U.K.) Ray Charles Wes Montgomery Rare Earth Bobby Gentry Tony Bennett O Connor(Argentina) Hank Williams Jr Tree Pit(U.K.) The Fray Steve Allen Vanilla Fudge Booker T & The MG's El Chicano Joan Baez Aretha Franklin The Rattles(Germany) Zoot(Australia) Sarah Vaughn Eddie Ojeda Richie Havens Kansas Shirley Bassey Thrice Chick Corea Margate London Symphonic Orchestra(U.K.) Kim Weston Gene Chandler The Four Tops The Jazz Crusaders Louis Clark & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Pitty(Brazil)
31. Arrivederci Roma/Arrivederci Darling [Italy]
VIDEO - Connie Francis - Arrivederic Roma
Connie Francis Perry Como Mantovani Jerry Vale Dean Martin Percy Faith Three Suns Vic Damone Nat King Cole Jo Stafford Roger Willams Guy Lombardo(Canada) Mario Lanzo Sergio Franchi The Ames Brothers 101 Strings Orchestra Lester Lanin Julius LaRosa James Last Richard Clayderman(France) Tony Mottola Al Caiola Chet Atkins Johnny Mathis Santo & Johnny Abbe Lane Ramsey Lewis Jane Morgan The London Philharmonic Orchestra Geoff love Mandolins(U.K.) Gordon Jenkins & Chorus Perez Prado(Cuba/Mexico) Enoch Light & His Orchestra Tommy Garrett & His 50 Guitars Georgia Gibbs
30. Softly As I Leave You [Italy]
VIDEO - Elvis Presley - Softly As I Leave You *
Mina(Italy) Elvis Presley Michael Buble(Canada) Johnny Rivers Robert Goulet(Canada) Eddie Gorme Bobby Darin We Five The Fleetwoods John Gary Shirley Bassey(U.K.) The Lettermen Doris Day Cliff Richard(U.K.) Matt Monro The Sandpipers Andy Williams Mantovani Lena Horne Brenda Lee Henry Mancini Joanne Sommers Frank Chacksfield(U.K.)
* Elvis took great entertainer's license in telling the story that was not accurate about the songs origin.
For more on Elvis Presley - CLICK
Top 100 American Recording Artists see artist #1
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see songs 85, 80, 78, 53, 36, 9 & 3
29. Beyond The Reef [Canada]
VIDEO - The Ventures - Beyond The Reef
Elvis Presley Napua Stevens The Ventures Bing Crosby Marty Robbins Andy Williams Randy Travis Ray Conniff Percy Faith Earl Grant Burl Ives Jo Ann Castle Martin Denny Billy Vaughn
For more on The Ventures - CLICK
Top 100 American Instrumentals see numbers 96, 79, 40 & 19
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see song #6
28. Maria Elena [Mexico]
VIDEO - Hemut Lotti - Maria Elena
Lawrence Welk Jimmy Dorsey Los Indios Tabsjaras(Brazil) Don Gibson Nat King Cole The Shadows(U.K.) Helmut Lotti(Belgium) Santo & Johnny Ricky King(Germany) Xavier Cugat Matntovani Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Jim Reeves Michael BuBle(Canada) Ry Cooder Acker Bilk(U.K.) Jerry Vale Tommy Garrett 50 Guitars Frank Pourcel(France) Marty Robbins Chet Atkins The Ventures Gene Autry Ray Conniff Andre Kostelanetz The Ames Brothers Wayne King & His Orchestra
27. Yesterday, When I was Young [France]
VIDEO - Roy Clark - Yesterday, When I Was Young
Roy Clark Glen Campbell Amada Lear(France) Elvis Presley Bing Crosby Shirley Bassey(U.K.) Al Martino Dusty Springfield(U.K.) Julio Eglesias(Spain) Bobby Bare Mel Torme Lena Horne Johnny Mathis Jimmy Durante Andy Williams Charles Aznavour(France) Jackie Gleason Tony Mottola Blossom Dearie Eddy Arnold Boots Randolph Frank Mills(Canada) Jack Jones
26. A Whiter Shade Of Pale [U.K.]
VIDEO - Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade Of Pale
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Johnny Rivers Porcol Harum(U.K.) Joe Cocker(U.K.) Anne Lenox(U.K.) Percy Sledge Sarah Brightman(U.K.) David Lanz Eric Clapton(U.K.) Willie Nelson Kree Harrison King Curtus The Hollies(U.K.) Gregorian(Germany) Andre Rieu(Netherlands) Richard Clayderman(France) Shorty Long Giovanni Marradi(Italy) Doro(Germany) Jimmy Castor Bunch Kraftwerk(Germany) James Last Ted Heath(U.K.) HSAS Bonnie Tyler(U.K.) R.B. Greaves Helmut Lotti(Belgium) Munich Symphonic Sound Orchestra(Germany) George Martin & His Orchestra(U.K.) Munich Machine(Euro-group) Don Everly Michael Bolton Justin Hayward(U.K.) The Shadows Santa Esmeralda(Franco/American) Paul Potts Sara K. Sil Austin Canadian Brass(Canada) Riot Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) The Box Tops Willie Nelson & Waylon Jennings
VIDEO - The Platters - My Prayer
Vera Lynn The Ink Spots The Platters Bobby Vee The Righteous Brothers Dean Martin Roy Orbison Wayne Newton Gene Krupa Gene Pitney Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Johnny Maestro & Brooklyn Bridge Tom Jones(U.K.) Glenn Campbell Chet Atkins Ray Conniff Jimmy Dorsey Brenda Lee The Four Seasons Solomon Burke Pat Boone Vicki Carr Shelley Frabares Lionel Hampton Ella Fitzgerald Jay & The Americans Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) Monovani Harrfy Connick Jr. Johnny Desmond Roy Hamilton Narvel Felts The Vogues
24. Volare/Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu [Italy]
VIDEO - Bobby Rydell - Volare
Bobby Rydell Dean Martin Luciano Pavarotti(Italy) Wayne Newton Ella Fitzgerald Connie Francis Louis Armstrong 101 Strings Orchestra Popera(U.K.) Cliff Richard(U.K.) Trini Lopez Ferrante & Teicher Nelson Riddle The Platters The Lettermen Frank Zapa Paul McCarney(U.K.) Lionel Hampton Jerry Vale Oscar Peterson Roger Williams Julius LaRosa Hugo Montenegro Richard Clayderman Ray Conniff The Ames brothers Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) Brave Combo Barry White Al Martino David Bowie Andre Kostelanetz Demenico Modugno(Italy) Andre Bocelli(Italy) The Gypsy Kings(France) The McGuire Sisters Mina(Italy)
23. Spanish Eyes/Moon Over Naples [Germany]
VIDEO - Elvis Presley - Spanish Eyes
Elvis Presley Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Willie Nelson & Julio Eglesias(Spain) Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) Andre Rieu(Netherlands) Julio Eglesias(Spain) Al Martino Andy Williams Ray Conniff Billy Vaughn Charlie Rich Santo & Johnny Johnny Mathis Matt Monro Floyd Cramer Faith No More Ray Price Tom Jones(U.K.) Richard Clayderman(France) Mantovani Paul Mauriat(France) Don Gibson
For more on Elvis Presley - CLICK
Top 100 American Recording Artists see Artist #1
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see songs 85, 80, 78, 53, 36, 9 & 3
22. O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never [Italy]
VIDEO - Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
VIDEO - Andrea Bocelli - O Sole Mio
Elvis Presley Chris Isaak Paul McCarney(U.K.) John Schneider Chet Atkins Al Martino Roger Williams Luciano Pavaraotti(Italy) Mario Lanza Andrea Bocelli(Italy) The Canadian Tenors(Canada) Placido Domingo(Spain) Helmut Lotti(Belgium) Enrico Caruso(Italy) The London Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Liberace Il Volo(Italy) Tino Rossi(France) Tony Bennett Billy Vaughn Mantovani James Last Katherine Jenkins(U.K.) Jerry Vale Vic Damone
For more on Elvis Presley - CLICK
Top 100 American Recording Artists see artist #1
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see songs 85, 80, 78, 53, 36, 9 & 3
21. Corcovoda/Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars [Brazil]
VIDEO - Diana Krall - Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars
Diana Krall(Canada) Mary Wilson Andrea Bocelli(Italy) & Nelly Furtado(Canada) Cannonball Adderley Frank Sinatra Ella Fitzgerald Cliff richard(U.K.) Diana Panton(Canada) Earl Grant Queen Latifah Everything but the Girl(U.K.) Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) Sergio Mendes(Brazil) Miles Davis Stan Getz Art Garfunkel Astrud Gilberto Oscar Peterson Charlie Byrd Sarah Vaughn Andy Williams Doris Day Tony Bennett Vic Damone Percy Faith Kitty Kallen Perry Como Chris Montez Rosemarry Clooney Walter Wanderley Xavier Cugat
20. Harbor Lights [Austria/Ireland]
VIDEO - The Platters - Harbor Lights
Rudy Vallee Orchestra Frances Langford Sammy Kaye Bing Crosby Billy Vaughn Guy Lombardo(Canada) The Ink Spots Vera Lynn Elvis Presley The Platters Ray Anthony Willie Nelson Lawrence Welk Ken Griffin Marty Robbins Rosemary Clooney Pat Boone Ray Conniff Santo and Johnny The Dominoes Roger Whitteraker(U.K.) 101 Strings & Orchestrs Al Martino Martin Denny
19. Autumn Leaves [France]
VIDEO - Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
Roger Williams Betty Buckley Jerry Lee Lewis Iggy Pop Al Hirt Manfed Mann(U.K.) Sergio Franchi The Coasters Betty Buckley Chick Corea Doris Day Eva Cassidy Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Karrin Allyson Edith Piaf(U.k.) Ciana Krall(Canada) Stan Getz Nat King Cole Wynton Marsalis Cannonball Adderley Andy Williams Eric clapton(U.K.) Chet Atkins Bill Evans John Coltrane Barbra Streisand Richard Clayderman(France) Frank Sinatra Enoch Light Miles Davis Pat Boone Andrea Bocelli(Italy) The Temptations Acker Bilk(U.K.) Ferrante & Teicher Keely Smith Miles Davis Erroll Garner Tom Jones(U.K.) Oscar Peterson Grace Jones Ed Sheeran(U.K.)
For more on Roger Williams - CLICK
Top 100 American Instrumentals see numbers 52 & 6
18. The Girl From Ipanema [Brazil]
VIDEO - Stan Getz &Astrud Gilberto - The Girl From Ipanema
Stan Getz & Astrud Gilberto(Brazil) Astrud Gilberto (Disco Version)(Brazil) Frank Sinatra Amy Winehouse(U.K) Oscar Peterson Erroll Garner Kenny G Herb Alpert Mrs Miller Brian Simpson/w Dave Koz Edmundo Ros(Trinidad) Lou Rawls Nat King Cole Deborah Cox(Canada) Crystal Waters Al Jarreau & Oleta Adams Bebel Gilberto 101 Strings Orchestra Richard Clayderman(France) Esther Phillips Sergio Mendez(Brazil) Cher Ana Caram(Brazil) Eliane Elias(Brazil) Al Hirt Diana Krall(Canada) Henry Mancini Eartha Kitt Ray Conniff Geoff Love(U.K.) Peter Nero Chris Montez Charlie Byrd Martin Denny Gabriela Anders(Argentina)
17. What A Difference A Day Makes [Mexico]
VIDEO - Rod Stewart - What A Difference A Day Makes
Freddy Martin Orchestra Dinah Washington Deborah Cox Sarah Vaughn Dorsey Brothers Renee Olstead Eydie Gorme Andy Russell Vaughn Monroe Esther Phillips Diana Ross Brenda Lee Freddy Fender Bobby Lewis Luis Migeul(Mexico) Bobby Darin Aretha Franklin Jamie Cullum(U.K.) Rod Stewart(U.K.) Barry Mailow Lonnie Johnson Dean Martin Jean Holden Arthur Prysock Dick Haymes Wayne King Julie London Natalie Cole Jon Secada Willie Nelson Edmundo Ros(Trinidad) Deborah Cox(Canada) Bobby "Blue" Bland The Temptations Bing Crosby Ben E. King Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Charlie Barnet
16. And I Love Her [U.K.]
VIDEO - The Beatles - And I Love Her
The Beatles(U.K.) Jose Feliciano Pat Metheny Harry Connick Jr. Neil Diamond Barry Manilow Cliff Richard(U.k.) Rahsaan Roland Kirk Jack Jones Bobby Womack Julio Iglesias(Spain) Diana Krall(Canada) Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Kenny Lattimore The King's Singers(U.K.) Sarah Vaughn Ramsey Lewis Esther Phillips Santo & Johnny The Concussions Alton Ellis(Jamaica) The Wailers(Jamaica) Rita Lee(Brazil) Mari Wilson(U.K.) The Sandpipers Richard Marx & Vince Gill Julie London Shirley Horn George Martin Al Di Meola The Brothers Four Bryon Lee & The Dragonaires(Jamaica) The Holmes Brothers Enoch Light Friends Of Distinction Fausto Papetti(Italy)
For more on Jose Feliciano - CLICK
Musicians with Disabilities Top 25 Americans see artist #15
Top 40 Blind and Visually Impaired American Musicians see artist #5
Top 40 Blind and Visually Impaired American Musicians see artist #5
15. You Don't Have to Say You Love Me [Italy]
VIDEO - Elvis Presley - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
Dusty Springfield(U.K.) Elvis Presley Wall Street Crash(U.K.) Matt Monro Marie Osmond Vikki Carr The Foaters Lynn Anderson Tome Jones(U.K.) Clay Aiken Kiki Dee(U.K.) Robert Goulet(Canada) Brenda Lee Bill Medley Carla Thomas Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Jerry Vale Cher Vic Damone Connie Francis Paul Mauriat(France) Patricia Kaas(France) Maureen McGovern The Lennon Sisters Arthur Prysock Taylor Dayne John Davidson The Sonics
For more on Elvis Presley - CLICK
Top 100 American Recording Artists see artist #1
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see songs 85, 80, 78, 53, 36, 9 & 3
14. Smile [U.K.]
VIDEO - Michael Jackson - Smile
Nat King Cole Diana Ross Michael Jackson Petula Clark(U.K.) Lita Roza(U.K.) Judy Garland Cast Of Glee Rod Stewart(U.K.) Elvis Costello(U.K.) Barbra Streisand Natalie Cole Celine Dion(Canada) Stevie Wonder Johnny Mathis Jimmy Duranre John Barry, OBE(U.K.) Tony Bennett Michael Bolton Michael Buble(Canada) Perry Como Ferrante & Teicher Mandy Harvey
For more on Michael Jackson - CLICK
Musicians with Disabilities Top 25 Americans see artist #1
13. I Wish You Love [France]
VIDEO - Rod Stewart - I Wish You Love
Keely Smith Shirley Bassey(U.K.) Nat King Cole Dean Martin Natalie Cole Esther Phillips Nancy Wilson Barbra Streisand Johnny Mathis Frank Sinatra & Count Basie Jerry Lee Lewis Rod Stewart Jack Jones Buddy Greco Ray Charles Sam Cooke Rosemary Clooney Bette Davis Harry Connick Jr. Benny Goodman Judy Garland Bill Doggett Chris Montez Edyie Gorme The Drifters Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) Ella Fitzgerald Chris Conner Joni James Chet Baker Bing Crosby
12. Its Impossible [Mexico]
VIDEO - Perry Como - It's Impossible
Andrea Bocelli(Italy) Elvis Presley Perry Como Johnny Mathis Liberace Mick Hucknall*U.K.) Christina Aguilera(U.S.) & Andrea Bocelli(Italy) Shirely Bassey Andy Williams Mantovani Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) Louis Prima Clay Aiken Julio Iglesias(Spain) Ray Conniff Mina(Italy) 101 Strings The Supremes & The four Tops Jon Secada Anita Kerr Singers Ronnie Aldrich(U.K.) Billy Vaughn Vic Damone Andre Kostelanetz The Hollyridge Strings Johnnie Ray New Birth Oscar Peterson
For more on Elvis Presley - CLICK
Top 100 American Recording Artists see artist #1
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see songs 85, 80, 78, 53, 36, 9 & 3
11. Let It Be [U.K.]
The Beatles(U.K.) Carol Woods & Timothy T. Mitchum Joan Baez Willie Nelson Billy Ocean(U.K.) Elvis Presley Annie Lennox(U.K.) Diana Ross Boney M Stereophonics(U.K.) Pearl Jam Widespread Panic George Michael(U.K.) David Bowie(U.K.) Rod Stewart(U.K.) Jennifer Hudson Fiona Apple Kris Allen Ray Charles Aretha Franklin Billy Preston Jill Scott Roberta Flack Judy Collins Brooke White Justin Bieber & Santana Meat Loaf The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Joe Cocker(U.K.) Chris de Burgh(U.K.)
10. James Bond Theme [U.K.]
VIDEO - Various Soundtracks - - James Bond Theme
Art Of Noise(U.K.) Glen Campbell The Ventures Ferrante & Theicher Billy Strange Al Caiola Ray Barretto John Barry(U.K.) Bond(Australia/U.K.) Moby The Skatalites(Jamaica) Marvin Hamlisch Paul Oakenfold(U.K.) Danny Davis Hugo Montenegro Perez Prado(Cuba/Mexico) Leroy Holmes Frank Chacksfield(U.K.) Count Bassie MECO Frank Pourcel(France) Si Zentner Stanley Black(U.K.) Cannibal Corpse John Zorn Pendulum(Australia/U.K.) George Martin,OBE Orchestra(U.K.) Propellerheads(U.K.) Ben Liebrand(Netherlands) Ronnie Aldrich & Squadronaires
For more on The Ventures - CLICK
Top 100 American Instrumentals see numbers 96, 79, 40 & 19
9. The Very Thought Of You [U.K.]
VIDEO - Harry Connick Jr. - The Very Thought Of You
Ray Noble(U.K.) Bing Crosby Vaughn Monroe Luis Russell Sarah Vaughn Billy Eckstine Little Willie John Nancy Wilson Perry Como David Slater Carmen McRae Ella Fitzgerald Frank Sinatra Ricky/Rick Nelson Nat King Cole Billie Holiday The Hi-Lo's Harry Connick Jr. Elvis Costello(U.K.) Albert King Chris Botti Tony Bennett & Paul McCartney(U.K.) Rod Stewart(U.K.) Brent Spiner Etta James Skitch Henderson Jeri Southern Jimmy Smith Doris Day & Harry James Diane Schurr Molly Ringwald Emgelbert Humperdinck Natalie Cole Jerry Vale Pat Boone Art Tatum Luis Prima Acker Bilk(U.K.) Johnny Hodges Aaron Neville
For more on Frank Sinatra - CLICK
100 Most Influential and Important American Songs see #19
8. Besame Mucho/Besame Mucho Twist [Mexico]
VIDEO - Andrea Bocelli - Besame Mucho
VIDEO - The Ventures - Besame Mucho
The Beatles(U.K.) Kenny G. The Coasters Mina(Italy) Joao Gilberto(Brazil) Diana Krall(Canadfa) Andrea Bocelli(Italy) Nat King Cole Ray Conniff Chris Isaak Jimmy Dorsey Placido Domingo(Spain) Steve Lawrence & Edyie Gorme Trini Lopez Rosa Passas(Brazil) Helmut Lotti(Belgium) BZN(Netherlands) Dave Brubeck Julie London Dean Martin Frank Pourcel(France) Arielle Dombasle(France) Richard Clayderman(France) Edyie Gorme Harry Connick Jr. Francis Goya(Belgium) Wes Montgomery Herb Alpert Perez Prado Paul Muariat(France) Mantovani The Ventures The Red Army Choir(Russia) Carmen McRae The Grateful Dead
For more on The Ventures - CLICK
Top 100 American Instrumentals see numbers 96, 79, 40 & 19
7. Something [U.K.]
Elvis Presley The Beatles(U.K.) George Harrison(U.K.) Phish Frank Sinatra Ray Charles James Brown Ike & Tina Turner The O' Jays Barbara Mandrell Johnny Rodriguez Shirley Bassey(U.K.) Eric Clapton(U.K.) Joe Cocker(U.K.) Mina(Italy) Tony Bennett Isaac Hayes Lena Horne Smokey Robinson Peggy Lee Ferrante & Teicher
6. Mack The Knife [Germany]
VIDEO - Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife (Live)
Bobby Darin Louis Armstrong and His All Stars Ella Fitzgerald Gerald Price Robbie Williams The Brian Setzer Orchestra Frank Sinatra & Jimmy Buffett Kevin Spacey Lotte Lenya(Austria) Michael Buble(Canada) Billy Vaughn Jimmy Smith Eartha Kitt The Doors Frank Sinatra Liberace Marianne Faithful(U.K.) Oscar Peterson Ray Conniff Xavieer Cugat Perez Prado & Rosemary Clooney Dean Martin Erroll Garner Santo & Johnny The Psychedelic Furs Don Costa & His Orchestra Westlife Patti Page Mina(Italy) Clay Aiken The Glee Project(Cast of Glee) Enoch Light & The Light Brigade Peggy Lee Bert Kaempfert(Germany) & James Last Lyle Lovett Bill Haley & His Comets Marvin Gaye Wayne Newton
For more on this song and Bobby Darin - CLICK
100 Most Influential and Important American Songs see song 68
5. First Time Ever I Saw Your Face [U.K.]
VIDEO - Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Roberta Flack Elvis Presley Diana Ross Vern Gosdin Don McLean Shirley Bassey(U.K.) The Chi-Lites Andy Williams Harry Connick Jr. Engelbert Humperdinck(.U.K.) George Michael(U.K.) Mel Torme Paul Potts Bobby Vinton Celine Dion(Canada) The Smothers Brothers Way Out West Johnny Mathis The Brothers Four Johnny Cash The Chad Mitchell Trio Marianne Faithful(U.K.) Lauryn Hill Marcia Griffiths(Jamaica) Scooter(Germany) Isaac Hayes The Temptations Vickki Carr Wayne Newton Cast of Glee Aaron Neville Peter Paul & Mary Gregorian(Germany) Gordon Lightfoot(Canada) Richard Marx Jeffery Osborne Vanessa Williams Petula Clark We Five The Kingston Trio 5.
4. Let It Be Me [France]
VIDEO - The Everly Brothers - Let It Be Me
Andy Williams The Everly Brothers Frankie Vali Bobby Caldwell Jerry Butler & Betty Everett Elvis Presley Glen Campbell & Bobbie Gentry Anne Murray(Canada) & Vince Gill Julio Iglesas(Spain & Art Garfunkel Gilbert Becaud(France) Angunn(Indonesia/France) George Harrison(U.K.) Willie Nelson Petula Clark(U.K.) Sonny & Cher Roberta flack Collin Raye Rod Stewart(U.K.) & Jennifer Hudson Rosie Thomas Neil Diamond Melanie Jay & The Americans Tom Jones(U.K.) New Trolls(Italy) Bob Dylan Nina Simone The Lettermen Sheeter Davis & Bobby Bare Sam & Dave The Sweet Inspirations(Elvis Presley's backup singers) Chet Atkins Nancy Sinatra The 5th. Dimension Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass Carla Thomas The Shadows(U.K.) Acker Bilk(U.K.) Brenda Lee Floyd Cramer Kenny Rogers & Dottie West
3. Yesterday [U.K.]
VIDEO - The Beatles (Paul McCartney)
The Beatles(U.K.) Ray Charles The Ventures The Mamas and Papas Cissy Houston Billy Dean The Hollyridge Strings Percy Faith Mantovani Cilla Black(U.K.) Elvis Presley Liberace Boyz II Men En Vogue Frank Sinatra The Seekers(Australia) Joan Baez Marvin Gaye LeAnn Rimes Matt Monro Jan & Dean Donny Hathaway Marianne Faithful Michael Bolton Placido Domingo(Spain) Bob Dylan Kebby G Richard Clayderman(France) Tom Jones(U.K.) The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Floyd Cramer
VIDEO - The Beatles (Paul McCartney)
The Beatles(U.K.) Ray Charles The Ventures The Mamas and Papas Cissy Houston Billy Dean The Hollyridge Strings Percy Faith Mantovani Cilla Black(U.K.) Elvis Presley Liberace Boyz II Men En Vogue Frank Sinatra The Seekers(Australia) Joan Baez Marvin Gaye LeAnn Rimes Matt Monro Jan & Dean Donny Hathaway Marianne Faithful Michael Bolton Placido Domingo(Spain) Bob Dylan Kebby G Richard Clayderman(France) Tom Jones(U.K.) The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Floyd Cramer
2. Danny Boy [Ireland/U.K.]
VIDEO - Celtic Women - Danny Boy
Bing Crosby The Irish Tenors Eva Cassidy Mario Lanza Deanna Durbin(Canada) Glenn Miller Elvis Presley Tom Jones(U.K.) Judy Garland Jim Reeves Al Hibbler Diana Krall(Canada) & The Chieftains(Ireland) Sam Cooke Connie Francis Paul Robeson Bill Evans Goron MacRae Judy Collins Mahalia Jackson Patti Page Harry Connick Jr. Placido Domingo(Spain) Johnny Mathis Ray Price Jimmie Rogers Kelly Family(U.S./European) Perry Como The Seekers(Australia) Charlotte Church(U.K.) Boots Randolph Shelby Flint Patti LaBelle & The Bluebells Andy Williams Harry Belafonte Conway Twitty Jackie Wilson Al Hurt Eric Clapron(U.K.) Jerry Lee Lewis Johnny Cash Van Trapp Children(Austria) Sinead O'Conner(Ireland) Mormon Tabernacle Choir Carly Simon Tony Bennett Thin Lizzy(Ireland) Joan Baez Willie Nelson Cher Roy Orbison Celtic Women(Ireland) Aaron Neville
1. What Now My Love [France]
VIDEO - Elvis Presley - What Now My Love
Elvis Presley Shirley Bassey(U.K.) Sonny & Cher Frank Sinatra The Ventures The Temptations Petula Clark(U.K.) Al Martino Barbra Streisand Liberace Judy Garland Roy Orbison Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass The Glenn Miller Orchestra Helmut Lotti(Belgium) Tony Mottola Ray Conniff Jackie Trent(U.K.) Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels Frank Sinatra & Aretha Franklin Connie Francis Duane Eddy Vic Damone Earl Grant Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) NOFX Don Gibson Lou Rawls Ben E. King James Last Brenda Lee Andy Williams Righteous Brothers Buddy Greco Jim Nabors Johnny Mathis Marianne Faithful(U.K.) The Lettermen Steve Lawrence The Supremes Della Reese Willie Nelson Dionne Warwick Norman Luboff Choir Lana Cantrell(Australia) Andre Kostelanetz Robert Goulet(Canada) Sandie Shaw(U.K.) Wayne Newton Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Sarah Vaughn Jackie Gleason Patricia Kaas(France) Sammy Davis Jr.
For more on Elvis Presley CLICK
Top 100 American Recording Artists see Artist #1
100 Most Important And Influential American Songs see songs 85, 80, 78, 53, 36, 9 & 3
7. Criteria, Formulary & About The List
Criteria for making the list.
1. The song must be at least 50% composed by a non-American, a foreign national.
2. The song must have maintained a residual popularity.
3. The song must have been composed and first recorded no less than 20 (twenty) years ago.
4. Songs were not disqualified due to musical origins thus there are songs from all the continents and with a wide range of music genres as the roots of their origins.
Some songs such as "My Way" (based on a French song) are not included because more that the lyrics were changed to create the song making them over 50% American.
Formulary for ranking within the list.
A. - Recording artists were broken down into four groups
1. Mega Stars (Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bing Crosby, Elton John, Mariah Carey and others)
2, Super Stars (Britney Spears, Kenny Rogers, The Beach Boys, Cher, The Ventures, Rod Stewart, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and others)
3. Stars of Importance (Andy Williams, The Lettermen, Sarah Vaughn, Harry Connick Jr., Johnny Mathis, Floyd Cramer and others)
4. Lesser artists
The first three groups were given points with group one receiving higher points and so on down in descending order. Group four were not given points but were to be used in the event of a tie.
B. - Length of popularity and recent recordings were also factored into the equation.
About The List
In creating this list it was fully expected to see the song "Yesterday" be firmly in the number one slot. The research found more than a half dozen songs that claimed to be the most recorded song in history. Of course, "Yesterday" was one of those songs. It was expected "Candle In The Wind" to be firmly in the Top Ten. "Candle" was the single biggest selling single in the history of recorded music except for Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" which continues to sell well annually. "Candle" is somewhat handicapped like so many Beatles and Elvis Presley songs in that artists shy a way from recording it because it is so associated with the "Mega Star". The James Bond Theme is in the Top Ten living up to expectations, but just barely. For now the formulary stands, but like Billboard the formula for chart ranking could be tweaked. Why the formulary as it stands was put in place was reasoning the bigger stars sell more music and their material stays in print longer thus the songs reach a larger audience. It also stands to reason if The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Elton John and Madonna all record the song then it will reach an even bigger audience than if just the Beatles recorded it. This adversely impacted "Candle's" ranking since Elton John was the only Super Star or Mega Star to record it.
The magnitude of France's impact on the American music scene was something of a surprise. The country claimed the top spot and numerous others.
One song of note is "Apache" with Jorgen Ingmann, The Ventures and The Sugarhill Gang all having substantial success with the tune. Some will question whether it belongs on the list since it does fit nicely into the Surf Rock genre and was performed as a Rap/Hip Hop song. It has however been performed by large orchestras. The song itself is crudely based on stereotyped Native American music. The point is the song crosses musical genres and does not have a set boundary, thus it was included. The songs popularity rests on the technology of the Electrofied Era.
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The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly [Italy]
Hugo Montenegro Erasure(U.K.) Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain(U.K.) Ennio Morricone(Italy() The Atlantics(Australia) The Ventures
(Just Like) Starting Over [U.K.]
John Lennon(U.K.) The Flaming Lips RubberBand(China) Alvin & The Chipmunks
Baby, Come To Me [U.K.]
Patti Austin & James Ingram Laura Fygi(Netherlands) Dalida(Italy) Captain & Tennille Stephanie Winslow Alexander O'Neal Kenny G & Daryl Hall Shirley Bassey(U.K.) Paul Mauriat(France)
Delicado [Brazil]
Percy Faith Dinah Shore Stanley Black(U.K.) The Three Suns
Reminiscing [Australia]
The Little River Band(Australia) Madison Avenue(Australia) Thumbs Carllile Barry Manilow k.d. lang(Canada) Tommy Emmanuel(Australia)
Zorba The Greek/Zorbas/Zorba's Dance [Greece]
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass Chet Atkins Mantovani Jose Feliciano Geoff Love & His Orchestra(U.K.) The Jetliners(India) The Longines Symphonette Orchestra Hugo Winterhalter Enoch Light & The Light Brigade Paul Mauriat(France) Xavier Cugat
The World We Knew [Germany]
Anita Kerr Singers Frank Sinatra Bert Kaempfert(Germany) The Living Strings Paul Mauriat(France) Billy Vaughn Frank Pourcel(France)
The Crying Game [U.K.]
Boy George(U.K.) Kylie Minogue(Australia) Percy Sledge Chrtis Conner The Associates(U.K.) Jimmy Scott Chris Spedding(U.K.) Barbara Dickson, OBE(U.K.) Brenda Lee Dave Berry(U.K.) Hank Marvin(U.K.)
Till The End Of Time [Poland]
Perry Como Les Brown with Doris Day
Meditation [Brazil]
Cal Tjader Jack Jones Frank Sinatra Antonio Carlos Jobim(Brazil) Gene Harris Blossom Dearie Felix Slatkin
One More Night [U.K.]
Phil Collons(U.K.) Changing Faces Louis Clark & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.)
True [U.K.]
Paul Anka Duval Lazio Bane Spandau Ballet(U.K.)
A Summer Song [U.K.]
The Lettermen Chad & Jeremy(U.K.) The Memories(Ireland) Skeeter Davis The Downtown Pipers David Lanz Laila Kinnunen(Finland)
Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying [U.K.]
Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) Jose Feliciano Paul Carrack(U.K.) Mari Wilson(U.K.) Dave Barker(Jamaica) Rickie Lee Jones Gloria Estefan Trini Lopez Louise Cordet(U.K.) Etta James Roy Drusky Nick Ingman(U.K.) The Mummy Grant Green The Gestures Bobby Brooks
A Swingin' Safari [Germany]
Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Billy Vaughn Bill Justice Floyd Cramer
My Melody Of Love [Germany]
Ray Conniff Bobby Vinton Mireille Mathieu(France)
Day O (The Banana Boat Song) [Jamaica]
Harry Belafonte Gregory Issacs(Jamaica) The Techniques(Jamaica) Stan Freberg The Wiggles(Australia) Hasil Adkins
The Three Bells [France]
The Browns Dick Floyd Roy Orbison Edith Piaf(U.K.) Chet Atkins The Andrew Sisters Ray Charles
I Want to Be Wanted [Italy]
Sammy Davis Jr. Brenda Lee Olivia Newton-John [Easterling]
Mama [Italy]
Connie Francis David Whitfield(U.K.) Richard Tucker Sergio Franchi Andrea Bocelli(Italy) Luciano Pavarotti(Italy)
Sundown [Canada]
Gordon Lightfoot(Canada) Toby Keith Luke Doucet(Canada)
Miami Vice Theme [Czech Republic]
Jon Hammer(Czech Republic) Vangelis(Greece) The Shadows(U.K.) London Starlight Orchestra(U.K.) All Star Orchestra
Dominque[Belgium]
The Singing Nun(Belgium) Mary Ford Spike Jones
Holding Back The Years [U.K.]
Simply Red(U.K.) Alyson Williams Randy Crawford The Isley Brothers Angie Stone Jimmy Scott Pieces of a Dream Erin Bode Marcus Johnson Earl Sixteen(Jamaica) Gretchen Parlato
Petula Clark(U.K) Sonny James Mrs. Miller Barbara Fairchild John Davidson Bob Florence
Tuesday Afternoon [U.K.]
Paul Taylor The Moody Blues(U.K.) David Lanz The Senate(U.K.) Neal Morse Etcetera Music Band(Netherlands)
Give Me The Night [U.K.]
George Benson Randy Crawford Nate James(U.K.) Smoma(Italy) Alvin & The Chipmunks
Patricia/Patricia Twist [Cuba/Mexico]
Perez Prado(Cuba/Mexico) Duane Eddy Ry Cooder Link Wray Perez Prado (twist version) (Cuba/Mexico) Rory Parker
La Paloma a.k.a. No More [Spain]
Elvis Presley Dean Martin Artie Shaw Andre Rieu(Netherlands) Marty Robbins Julio Iglesias(Spain) Acker Bilk(U.K.) Billy Vaughn Mantovani Paul Mauriat(France) Richard Clayderman(France) Percy Faith Xavier Cugat Julio Iglesias (Spain)
All My Love (Bolero) [France]
Patti Page Percy faith Bing Crosby
What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life^[France]
Michael Legrand Chris Botti & Sting Sarah Vaughn Barbra Streisand Frank Sinatra Bill Evans Scott Walker Thomas Quasthoff & Till Bonner Alison Moyet(U.K.) Laurindo Aleida(Brazil) Joe Pass Toots Thielemans(Belgium) Mel Torme Layra Fygi Rick Braun Woody Herman The Real Group(Sweden) Dusty Springfield, O.B.E.(U.K.) Percy Faith Stephane Grappelli(France) Maysa Shirley Bassey(U.K.) The Four Freshman & Stan Kenton Orchestra Michael Bolton Pat Martino Johnny Mathis Earl Coleman Jack Jones Carmen McRae Acker Bilk & His Orchestra(U.K.)
9. Songs To Watch
Tell Him (David Foster song) [Canada]
Celine Dion(Canada) & Barbra Steisand
10. Comments
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