<br><div><aside class="gnt_em gnt_em__fp gnt_em_vp__tp gnt_em__el" aria-label="Video - Aretha Franklin biopic 'Respect' and the best soulful musical movies"/><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">Rolling Stone updated its list of the 500 greatest songs of all-time – <a target="_blank" href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-songs-of-all-time-1224767/neil-young-powderfinger-1224887/" rel="noopener" data-t-l=":b|e|inline click|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">its first update in 17 years</a>. </p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, <a target="_blank" href="/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2021/09/16/aretha-franklin-respect-rolling-stone-500-greatest-songs-all-time/8361359002/" rel="noopener" data-t-l=":b|e|inline click|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">took home the top spot</a> for her version of "Respect," which was originally recorded by Otis Redding. Snagging second place was Public Enemy's "Fight the Power." </p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">The magazine noted that its list was created from over 250 artists, writers and industry figures who participated in a poll of over 4,000 songs.</p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p"><strong class="gnt_ar_b_al">'I was a bit of a drug addict':</strong><a target="_blank" href="/story/entertainment/music/2021/09/16/billy-idol-revisits-motorcycle-accident-new-album-talks-miley-cyrus-grandfather-steve-stevens/8349024002/" rel="noopener" data-t-l=":b|e|inline click|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">Billy Idol revisits near-fatal motorcycle accident on new album</a></p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p"><strong class="gnt_ar_b_al">Elton John:</strong><a target="_blank" href="/story/entertainment/music/2021/09/16/elton-john-farewell-yellow-brick-road-tour-european-shows-postponed/8360609002/" rel="noopener" data-t-l=":b|e|inline click|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">Singer postpones European shows in 2021 Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour</a></p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">Rolling Stone's original list came in 2004, but a measurable amount of change was evidenced in the revised list, with nearly half the songs new to the ranking. There's far more hip hop, country music, Latin pop, reggae and R&B in the latest list. Outkast's "Hey Ya!," for instance, checked in at No. 10, while Kanye West's "Stronger" took the final spot at No. 500. </p><aside aria-label="advertisement" class="gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al"/><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">The Beatles, Stevie Wonder and Fleetwood Mac rose in rankings from the 2004 list, showcasing their songs' ability to stand the test of time. Current stars Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Lorde, Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Lil Nas X, The Weeknd and Lady Gaga were among those to surge into the top 100. </p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p"> "Like a Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan was the top song in 2004 and The Rolling Stones’ "(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction" was No. 2. </p><aside aria-label="advertisement" class="gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al"/><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">"Music changes so fast, the pace of change within the music space is incredible,"...</p></div> <style> .wrapper { text-align: center; } </style> <div class="wrapper"> <a class="button" href ="https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2021/09/16/rolling-stone-updates-500-greatest-songs-all-time-list-new-no-1/8361150002/">Read more <span>➤</span></a> </div>
