"Golden Oldies Knocked Off Top Of Charts"

by Claudia Joseph

A new generation of bands has ousted the golden oldies in a chart of favourite pop songs, voted for by celebrities and Radio 1 listeners.

Groups such as Massive Attack, Nirvana, The Verve, Underworld and Radiohead saw off The Beatles and Elton John to top the list of best-loved tunes.

The 100 National Anthems, aired yesterday, were compiled after listeners voted for their three favourite songs. Cher, Bono of U2 and members of B*Witched amongst many others added their votes....

Massive Attack's "Unfinished Symphony" was top of the chart, followed by songs from Nirvana, The Verve, Underworld and Radiohead. Oasis had nine songs in the chart. Radiohead had six and REM three.

Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" and John Lennon's "Imagine" were the only oldies to make the Top 20. Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven" failed to reach the Top 100 and The Beatles were nowherev to be seen. Madonna reached only number 71 and The Spice Girls, who scooped the Christmas number 1 with "Goodbye", were at number 76 with "Wannabe". George Michael squeezed in at number 99.

Radio 1 said it was as surprised as anyone else by the result, although most of its listeners are aged between 15 and 24. A spokesman said that the National Anthems added a fresh twist to more traditional lists of favourites.

9. Oasis - Live Forever

11. Oasis - The Masterplan

23. Oasis - Champagne Supernova

29. Oasis - Wonderwall

61. Oasis - Supersonic

72. Oasis - Acquiesce

82. Oasis - Cigarettes & Alcohol

85. Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger

94. Oasis - Whatever

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