[dannylex]

Both are meaningless tbh.

[Remixed]

18 grammys

[Chill Bill]

Several legends haven't even one a single grammy.

And several more haven't scored a single #1 single. What's your point?

In the end, neither Grammys nor #1 singles really matter all that much, but the artist with 18 Grammys is more likely to be remembered in the long run.

I mean, pop success usually doesn't last. It takes a lot for a pop song to endure several years after its run, and 90% of the time it'll just vanish right into the ether, never to be seen again.

Look at an edition of the Billboard Hot 100 from, say, the 70s and I guarantee you'll see a TON of artists you've never heard of. Hell, look back less than a decade and you'll probably find a load of songs that nobody checks for anymore. I mean... Do I Make You Proud? Laffy Taffy? Shake Ya Tailfeather? A Moment Like This? Does ANYONE remember those songs?

[RatedG²]

Grammys.

It's going against my religion as a Mariah stan to say 18 Grammys is worth more, especially since Mariah WOULD HAVE 18 if the Daydream/Butterfly era went correctly with critics but obviously that.

I don't care for success, artists shouldn't. They should care for the WORK they put out and make sure they only put out top notch work, and Grammys recognize that. Number 1 singles only recognize what's popular a given week

[Beautiful Liar]

Originally posted by simon

That's a lot of Grammy's so it's equal.

Luckily, my FAV has NINE #1's and SEVENTEEN Grammy's.

Billboard.com states Beyonce Knowles has achieved 5 # 1 singles


http://www.billboard.com/artist/281569/beyonce/chart

[Desert Rain]

I love Mimi but I don't think I could even name 18 of her songs.
The critical acclaim that comes with winning such a large number of Grammy's is much more remembered.

[Mariah4life]

Originally posted by RatedG²

Grammys.

It's going against my religion as a Mariah stan to say 18 Grammys is worth more, especially since Mariah WOULD HAVE 18 if the Daydream/Butterfly era went correctly with critics but obviously that.

I don't care for success, artists shouldn't. They should care for the WORK they put out and make sure they only put out top notch work, and Grammys recognize that. Number 1 singles only recognize what's popular a given week

O really.

[simon]

Originally posted by Beautiful Liar

Billboard.com states Beyonce Knowles has achieved 5 # 1 singles


http://www.billboard.com/artist/281569/beyonce/chart

Beyonce has 9 #1 singles. She wrote on all of them. Her name was a part of all of them. It's in her legacy. She will be honored for them. Deal with it.

[RatedG²]

Originally posted by Mariah4life

O really.

Yeah really. Putting out quality work comes before putting out work for quantity sales

[Lucas32]

The singles tbh
Especially looking at all the trash that gets Grammys lately

[Beautiful Liar]

Originally posted by simon

Beyonce has 9 #1 singles. She wrote on all of them. Her name was a part of all of them. It's in her legacy. She will be honored for them. Deal with it.

I rather go with what Billboard states as oppose to what a "Fan" claims

[DripDrip]

You know, just because a single is #1 doesn't mean its going to remembered

That's just flop logic.

[MusicLoverDude]

18 #1s

Alison Krauss has way more than 18 grammies and the bitch is unknown.

[Paparazzo]

Depends...

For a popstar its obviously going to be 18 #1s

[ifyouseeknick]

Originally posted by Nikko

Anybody can scrap a #1 single nowadays, you just need some catchy tunes and promo. Does that mean you're talented and acclaimed?

I say 18 Grammys. Plus, if you have so many Grammys, you must have some chart success, too, right? Can't say the same about the #1's.

if a #1 is so easy then how come a lot don't have it? the grammys gave "Who Let The Dogs Out?" a grammy, so please.

The grammys are decided by a couple of people, while #1s are decided by millions and millions of people.

Million of people's opinion on one thing > 4-5 People's opinion on one thing

[Allie]

Critical acclaim is just icing on the cake. If you're a pop artist signed to a major label, then you want SUCCESS.

I do wish they'd give Katy a grammy or two tho...

[Chill Bill]

Originally posted by simon

Beyonce has 9 #1 singles. She wrote on all of them. Her name was a part of all of them.

So... Paul McCartney has 29 #1 singles, by your logic?

[ifyouseeknick]

Originally posted by DripDrip

You know, just because a single is #1 doesn't mean its going to remembered

That's just flop logic.

in what world do you live in? even one hit wonders are still remembered and getting played or sampled. Queen and tons of other legendary bands/artists never won a grammy.

[BadBitches]

Grammys. They can get you recognized even if your sales are be weak.

[Shinning]

Originally posted by CaptainMusic

Obviously 18 #1s.

Several legends haven't even won a single grammy.

And several legends have never had a #1 single. It goes both ways.