I trenta cantanti ebrei di maggior successo di sempre nella Billboard

Non solo Natale in questo mese ma anche l’Hanukkah, la festa ebraica delle luci, iniziato lo scorso 8 dicembre 2012. Si festeggia per onorare l’altare nel Tempio di Gerusalemme dopo la libertà conquistata. Per questo motivo, il sito Billboard ha stilato una classifica dei trenta cantanti ebrei che hanno ottenuto- nel corso della storia – il maggior successo nella Billboard Hot 100.

Trovate l’elenco dopo il salto, qui una breve e curiosa anteprima. Al trentesimo posto David Guetta grazie soprattutto al pezzo “Turn me on” (quarto posto nella chart, il gradino più alto della classifica Billboard) e Without You (quarta posizione il 26 novembre 2011). Al numero 29 Lenny Kravitz -padre ebreo e madre cristiana- (con “It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over”, alla 2 il 24 agosto 1991) e alla 28 i Kiss (“Beth” alla 7 il 4 dicembre 1976, “Forever” alla 8 il 21 aprile 1990)

Saliamo un po’ nella classifica e troviamo Bob Dylan alla 25 (“Like a Rolling Stone” alla 2 il 4 settembre 1965, “Rainy Day Women #12 & #35” alla 2 il 21 maggio 1966). Drake alla 20 (“What’s My Name” con Rihanna, 20 novembre 2010). Nella top ten Michael Bolton alla 9 (“How Am I Supposed To Live Without You”, No. per tre settimane, il 20 gennaio 1999, “When A Man Loves A Woman” No. 1, 23 Novembre 1991). Cliccate dopo il salto per leggere tutta la lista

30. David Guetta, “Turn Me On” (No. 4, peak date: Feb. 4, 2012); “Without You” feat. Usher (No. 4, peak date: Nov. 26, 2011)
29. Lenny Kravitz, “It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over” (No. 2, peak date: Aug. 24, 1991)
28. Kiss, “Beth” (No. 7, peak date: Dec. 4, 1976); “Forever” (No. 8, peak date: April 21, 1990)
27. Donald Fagen (Steely Dan), “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number” (No. 4, peak date: Aug. 3, 1974)
26. Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), “Money For Nothing” (No. 1 for 3 weeks, peak date: Sept. 21, 1985)
25. Bob Dylan, “Like A Rolling Stone” (No. 2, peak date: Sept. 4, 1965); “Rainy Day Women #12 & #35” (No. 2, peak date: May 21, 1966)
24. The J. Geils Band, “Centerfold” (No. 1 for 6 weeks, peak date: Feb. 6, 1982)
23. Eric Carmen, “All By Myself” (No. 2, peak date: March 6, 1976)
22. Lesley Gore, “It’s My Party” (No. 1 for 2 weeks, peak date: June 1, 1963)
21. Carole King, “It’s Too Late / I Feel The Earth Move” (No. 1 for 5 weeks, peak date: June 19, 1971)
20. Drake, “What’s My Name?” Rihanna feat. Drake (No. 1, peak date: Nov. 20, 2010)
19. Bette Midler, “Wind Beneath My Wings” (No. 1, peak date: June 10, 1989)
18. David Lee Roth (Van Halen), “Jump” (No. 1, peak date: Feb. 25, 1984)
17. Chris Stein (Blondie), “Call Me” (No. 1 for 6 weeks, peak date: April 19, 1980)
16. Susanna Hoffs (Bangles), “Walk Like An Egyptian” (No. 1 for 4 weeks, peak date: Dec. 20, 1986)
15. Herb Alpert, “This Guy’s In Love With You” (No. 1 for 4 weeks, peak date: June 22, 1968)
14. Carly Simon, “You’re So Vain” (No. 1 for 3 weeks, peak date: Jan. 6, 1973)
13. Paul Simon, “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover” (No. 1 for 3 weeks, peak date: Feb. 7, 1976)
12. Taylor Dayne, “Love Will Lead You Back” (No. 1, peak date: April 7, 1990)
11. Helen Reddy, “I Am Woman” (No. 1, peak date: Dec. 9, 1972); “Delta Dawn” (No. 1, peak date: Sept. 15, 1973); “Angie Baby” (No. 1, peak date: Dec. 28, 1974)
10. Simon & Garfunkel, “Bridge Over Troubled Water” (No. 1 for 6 weeks, peak date: Feb. 28, 1970); “Mrs. Robinson” (No. 1 for 3 weeks, peak date: June 1, 1968)
09. Michael Bolton, “How Am I Supposed To Live Without You” (No. 1 for 3 weeks, peak date: Jan. 20, 1990); “When A Man Loves A Woman” (No. 1, peak date: Nov. 23, 1991)
08. Adam Levine (Maroon 5), “One More Night” (No. 1 for 9 weeks, peak date: Sept. 29, 2012); “Moves Like Jagger” (No. 1 for 4 weeks, peak date: Sept. 10, 2011)
07. Neil Sedaka, “Bad Blood” (No. 1 for 3 weeks, peak date: Oct. 11, 1975)
06. Pink, “Lady Marmalade” w/ Christina Aquilera, Lil Kim, Mya (No. 1 for 5 weeks, peak date: June 2, 2001); “So What” (No. 1, peak date: Sept. 27, 2008); “Raise Your Glass” (No. 1, peak date: Dec. 11, 2010);
05. Paula Abdul, “Rush Rush” (No. 1 for 5 weeks, peak date: June 15, 1991); “Straight Up” (No. 1 for 3 weeks, peak date: Feb. 11, 1989); “Opposites Attract” w/ The Wild Pair (No. 1 for 3 weeks, peak date: Feb. 10, 1990)
04. Barry Manilow, “Mandy” (No. 1, peak date: Jan. 18, 1975); “I Write The Songs” (No. 1, peak date: Jan. 17, 1976); “Looks Like We Made It” (No. 1, peak date: July 23, 1977)
03. Barbra Streisand, “The Way We Were” (No. 1 for 3 weeks, peak date: Feb. 2, 1974); “Woman In Love” (No. 1 for 3 weeks, peak date: Oct. 25, 1980); “Evergreen ( Love Theme From ‘A Star Is Born’)” (No. 1 for 3 weeks, peak date: March 5, 1977)
02. Neil Diamond, “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” w/ Barbra Streisand (No. 1 for 2 weeks, peak date: Dec. 2, 1978); “Song Sung Blue” (No. 1, peak date: July 1, 1972); “Cracklin’ Rosie” (No. 1, peak date: Oct. 10, 1970)
01. Billy Joel, “It’s Still Rock and Roll To Me” (No. 1 for 2 weeks, peak date: July 19, 1980); “We Didn’t Start The Fire” (No. 1 for 2 weeks, peak date: Dec. 9, 1989)