Mariah Carey, Madonna Dethrone Elvis
- Posted on Apr 2nd 2008 4:00PM by David Sprague
- Comments (51)
Folks who believe that Elvis Presley is still alive might want to consider slotting him into their death pools, since the shock of having two of his most prized records snatched away by Madonna and Mariah Carey could well shuffle him off this mortal coil once and for all. The Material Matron has officially dethroned the King as the artist with the most Top Ten hits in chart history, thanks to the ascent of '4 Minutes,' her 37th such smash. Carey, in the meantime, has wriggled past Elvis to become the solo artist with the most No. 1 hits, now that her 'Touch My Body' has risen to that peak.
On the other hand, we're fairly certain that neither lady will challenge Presley's unparalleled dominance in pop's bacon-eating arena.
Reader Comments(1 of 3)
TRACYat 4-02-2008
She is awesome and a great example for young women today. I have seen her photo on a celebrity and millionaire dating site named " S earching M illionaire.com".. Many men winked at her there.
Alexat 4-05-2008
Scandal! Mariah Carey NAKED:
http://www.hotvideoz.org/videos.php?v=Mariah_Carey
R.J.at 4-05-2008
say and believe what you will, however, using your own words , Im also "fairly certain" that 30 years after the passing of MARIAH and MADONNA, they wont have the fan base, the licensing appeal ,and the their music will not be selling like Elvis. congratulations to Mariah and Madonna---but lets not get crazy. To write an article that forgets to mention "worldwide sales" (which ELVIS is still #1) is irresponsible and comes across to me, you didnt do your proper homework or worse yet, just conveniently forgot to mention.
bombladeat 4-06-2008
Kudos to Madonna and Carey but why does this writer feel the need to poke fun at Elvis? Also, why make such a stupid comment like Elvis is dethroned and won't be immortal in music any longer. Sure he will be. The Beatles are still music immortals as is Elvis and he always will be. He's been dead for 30 years and his name (and albums) still sell quite a bit. The fact is Elvis is #2 in both of those categories and unless I have been under a rock, still dominates number of songs in the top 40. He did this without the aid of music video channels.
Gingerat 4-05-2008
I bought a Sirius radio for Elvis not Mariah or Madonna. Elvis 4EVER!!
Peterat 4-06-2008
The reports are false. Elvis had 18 #1 hits while alive and 40 top 10's. The Elvis estate just released a press release substantiating this- check Elvis.com. + Elvis has another #1 hit with Little Less Conversation remix a couple of years ago but they aren't counting that. Maria and Madonna's people conveinently forgot to include 1 #1 and 3 top tens Elvis had when the top 100 chart was renamed for a couple of months- then switched back. IT was the same chart though.. Typical corporate twisting of the facts to aid Maria and Madonna + Maria's #1 was so contrived anyway. In this age, the record companies control what's #1 by releasing the song and using technology to download it. The King still reigns
Robbin Stoddardat 4-05-2008
He makes bacon eating sound like a bad thing.....Long Live the King....
BKat 4-05-2008
Comparing Elvis to Madonna and/or Mariah Carey is a disgrace to the King. Rewrite this article IF the two of them combined EVER SELL OVER 1 BILLION ALBUMS WORLDWIDE. A couple of broken records do not topple Elvis from the throne. Please tell me that you honestly think these two "artists" are in any way, shape or form as relevant to the history of music as Elvis Presley. Are you a music expert or a comedy club reject who knows how to type?
jackat 4-05-2008
RJ, i also have sirius so that i can listen to elvis. madonna, mariah, yippie-yippie, big deal........they are not elvis, and they will never sell over 1 BILLION albums like elvis did, and his records, (cd's) are still selling. elvis was the first performer ever to have 4 sold-out shows at madison square garden-1972. elvis never talked bad about the united states like madonna has....she made a music video throwing a hand grenade at a president bush look-a-like. she hates the U.S.. elvis served in the army for 2 years. i like her music, but she blows. elvis had many problems, but at least he was patriotic. check out the 1973 aloha special that he did. his suit had the american eagle on it.
Barbat 4-05-2008
I am an Elvis fan, have been for over 50 years and there is no way anyone can replace what he has done.
He is dead, yes, and still selling records. I didn't like your comment about the bacon either. I eat bacon and I bet you do to.
sarcalmomat 4-05-2008
Elvis is dead (30 + yrs) How can he compete. I swear I read these comments and laugh.
kjnollieat 4-05-2008
Elvis forever!!!!
Sue Jacksonat 4-05-2008
Men or women or whom ever will never compete with the many accomplisments Elvis no matter how long they live. He was in music since the 50's and this is 2008 and dead or alive he's still making money with the help of his devoted family and fans. Long live Presley music.
LisaSat 4-05-2008
As talented as these two women are (well at least Mariah can actually sing)...they will never take Elvis's rightful place in music history...selling alot of records don't necessarily make you a music legend. Elvis fans have nothing to worry about.
Craftyat 4-05-2008
CLICK HERE; http://www.revver.com/video/792524/dippity-dip/
and see the latest fad that you are already doing!
Annat 4-05-2008
Elvis was NEVER a good singer, no matter what you nutty kooks say. This is just a prime example of how the media messes with your mind and makes you believe what they want. Elvis had a massive P.R. staff, making him what they wanted of him. The man could NOT sing, was NOT sexy, and was disgusting, in my opinion and that of anyone who really KNOWS and understands music. Swivel hips does not a singer make.
And when grown women stand outside the gates of his home in Memphis, hanging on and sobbing, SOMEONE'S VERY SICK. Ugh !! Loonies - all of you.
LAURAat 4-05-2008
ELVIS WILL ALWAYS BE THE KING AND NO OVERLY MADE-UP HO WILL EVER REPLACE HIM.
Marcusat 4-05-2008
I never much liked Madona after Dennis Rodman did her. And Mariah is just plain fat.
ELLIEat 4-05-2008
SARCALMOM: JUST HOW OLD ARE YOU? YOU PROBABLY WON'T TELL, BUT IF YOU ARE OLD ENOUGH TO HAVE SEEN ELVIS PRESLEY IN HIS LIVE CONCERTS, YOU WOULD HAVE NO DOUBT THAT HE WILL LIVE IN OUR LIVES FOREVER! MAYBE HE IS NO LONGER LIVING AMONG US, BUT HE WILL LIVE IN OUR HEARTS AS LONG AS WE LIVE.
teresaat 4-05-2008
Comparing Elvis to Madonna and/or Mariah Carey is a disgrace to the King. ( I agree!!) I only read this story to make the same comment!