Poll: More Impressive: Grammy vs Billboard Hot 100 #1 single - Page 4

BrooklynBoy

A grammy. A grammy means that you're acclaimed. A number one song means that your songs was popular for a week. Because of radio play or streaming or whatever. Real artist are more concerned with the quality of their work & getting the recognition they deserve. That's why grammys are more sought after & is more impressive

8thPrince

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Originally posted by iHypeMusic

Artists w/ Most Grammys:

(Majority unknown; majority don't have remarkable career in comparison to those w/ #1's)

John Williams better NOT be one of those unknowns

imo the weight of a #1 is overestimated. It only shows popularity in that SINGLE frame, it's not an indication of that song's longevity in the public consciousness. Out of the 1000+ songs to go number one, how many do we actually remember/care about? Add into the fact that some of the songs going number one this year won't be remembered in 2019/some of the songs that don't hit the pole position will be more remembered, I'm willing to argue that both and number one and a grammy are equally worthless

Rihinvention

Grammys are hot for like a day when everyone's sussing out "who wore what" and then after that no one cares or remembers.

Plus the massive increase of music awards shows has diluted their credibility. Now we have the Billboard Music Awards, The American Music Awards, The VMAs, The CMAs, The Brits, iHeartRadio Awards, The YouTube Awards, The World Music Awards. The Grammys are simply a different group of people's opinions on music, which is subjective. A #1 song quantifies how big a song was and how adored it was by the entire general public. #1 songs can run for 12 weeks and have an even longer life.

pika

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Originally posted by Superpower

Harlem Shake was #1 for 5 weeks. Case closed!
Solo went top 10 this year with a song that I can even remember the tune. Case sealed.

you named 2 songs (one of them didn't even go #1, so one) and you really think that makes it 'easy'? the only other 'viral' hit we've gotten is Wrecking Ball and even so that's 2 #1s out of the plenty others we've gotten.

if you think it's really that easy then it shouldn't be any problem for you to make a YT video right now, have it go viral and have any random song hit #1 by next week.

Ainsworth

Hits are more important. Plenty of the biggest, most impactful musicians in history have ZERO Grammys but have plenty of hits and records that make them more memorable.

Ethereaaal

It also depends on which group of people are we referring to. If we are talking about pop acts, then Grammys are more impressive. Let's not act as if they aren't earning $$$$$ without #1's. It's kinda obvious why a majority of the people here are voting for #1 song though, so... LOL.

swissman

Grammys! There are only a limited number to give out, they are voted for QUALITY meaning you don't just find what's hot and release it with promo and all that to get it to number one, and it is an award, therefore it has prestige.

#1s are impressive and not so easy but... its also a lot of marketing (which is the same as the Grammys in some ways but... different).

Rihinvention

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Originally posted by Superpower

Harlem Shake was #1 for 5 weeks. Case closed!
Solo went top 10 this year with a song that I can even remember the tune. Case sealed.

This isn't about closing cases though, this is about the fact that that you said it's apparently really easy to make a #1 song with a viral song. If it's so easy then why aren't you doing it? Quick! You're wasting time! You could be a famous celebrity and a millionaire in like a month! You could be like Baauer! Quick! Get to work! You could travel the world and go to music festivals!

Ethereaaal

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Originally posted by Ainsworth

Hits are more important. Plenty of the biggest, most impactful musicians in history have ZERO Grammys but have plenty of hits and records that make them more memorable.

Who are these BIGGEST and MOST IMPACTFUL people with no Grammys though? The Biggest and most impactful artists I think of, have a lot of Grammy awards.

novembers17th

i think they're equal. they're the two best ways to be honored in terms of music in my opinion.

Lazerbeamz

Rihinvention clocking left and right

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Originally posted by Ethereaaal

Who are these BIGGEST and MOST IMPACTFUL people with no Grammys though? The Biggest and most impactful artists I think of, have a lot of Grammy awards.

Lol. Katy is one of the BIGGEST (if not the biggest female right now) and she has no Grammys.

Britney Spears, one of the most iconic and best selling Pop artists ever has only ONE grammy which she received YEARS after her debut.

Let's not.

Djbrian

It's 50/50 for both, just because you get #1's doesn't mean your gonna be more memorable some of the most impactful songs didn't go #1...but also getting a Grammy doesn't guarantee longevity as we have seen some grammy winners just disappear after they win.

DayFusion

My fave has both.

DivaDown

As Katy has proved, you can manipulate the Hot 100 to get a #1.

You can't manipulate a GRAMMY. You gotta EARN those.

I voted a Grammy

Rei

The one that will make me richer.

Money over everything.

Superpower

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Originally posted by Rihinvention

This isn't about closing cases though, this is about the fact that that you said it's apparently really easy to make a #1 song with a viral song. If it's so easy then why aren't you doing it? Quick! You're wasting time! You could be a famous celebrity and a millionaire in like a month! You could be like Baauer! Quick! Get to work! You could travel the world and go to music festivals!

There are countless viral hits on YouTube. Don't act brand new.
The fact is, a Grammy is more prestigious than a #1 song even though a Grammy doesn't mean much in the first place. Having a #1 is still a cute accomplishment but it has list its meaning a long time ago.

Sazare

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Originally posted by iHypeMusic

Obviously #1's > Grammys.

Let's look at the receipts.

Artist w/ Most #1's:

(Full of legends; among best-selling aritsts of all-time)

Artists w/ Most Grammys:

(Majority unknown; majority don't have remarkable career in comparison to those w/ #1's)

I mean, this abomination won a Grammy, for christ's sake. If you need any proof that the Grammys literally have zero credibility, this is it.

Temporal

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Originally posted by Rihinvention

Critically, a grammy. Commercially, a #1 single. Over time, a #1 single. With the exception of ATRL stans and people in the industry, no one remembers who has won what grammys. Everyone remembers a successful single that dominated radio at a specific point in time though. It creates nostalgia and reminds people of that time.

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Superpower

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Originally posted by Rei

The one that will make me richer.

Money over everything.

So a Grammy. Hit songs will make you rich but a Grammy will make you richer. It immediately elevates your status as an artist and you'll be presented with more opportunities.

ItsJim

Lol #1's of course.