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Friday, 31 May, 2002, 17:38 GMT 18:38 UK
Listen and vote: 50 years of British pop


 Click on the title to listen to the song

Cliff Richard
Living Doll

Elton John
Rocket Man

The Beatles
Can't Buy Me Love

George Michael
Praying for Time

The Rolling Stones
Satisfaction

Oasis
Live Forever

Rod Stewart
Sailing

Spice Girls
Who Do You Think You Are?

David Bowie
Space Oddity

Robbie Williams
Angels

Queen
Bohemian Rhapsody

Fatboy Slim
Praise You

If there's one industry the UK has excelled at over the past 50 years, it is at making unforgettable pop music.

From the early rock 'n' roll stars of the 1950s through to the DJ superstars of the 21st century, British pop music has grown to become a world leader.

But who is the very best of the UK's musical ambassadors? Listen to a selection of artists above, and then click below to vote for your favourite.

 VOTE RESULTS
Which is the best pop act of the past 50 years?

Cliff Richard
 34.55% 

The Beatles
 21.53% 

Rolling Stones
 4.74% 

Rod Stewart
 1.57% 

David Bowie
 3.69% 

Queen
 16.95% 

Elton John
 1.32% 

George Michael
 4.18% 

Robbie Williams
 0.53% 

Oasis
 9.96% 

Spice Girls
 0.50% 

Fatboy Slim
 0.45% 

16704 Votes Cast

Results are indicative and may not reflect public opinion


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