Record World Records (singer, blues, country, rap, rock)

jr. · 06-14-2006, 08:12 PM

There was a discussion on who has released the most albums ever, so I thought I would try and hunt it down. I couldn't get a definitive answer anywhere, but then again, I'm not all that great at searching on the pc, either.

I did, however, find some stuff at the Guinness World Record site, and thought I'd share them.

If anyone finds more interesting facts and whatnot, please feel free to add.

Most US No. 1 Albums By A Male Solo Artist
Elvis Presley had a record nine solo albums reach the number one spot on the US chart. They were – Elvis Presley (1956), Elvis (1956), Loving You (1957), Elvis Christmas Album (1957), GI Blues (1960), Something For Everybody (1961), Blue Hawaii (1961), Roustabout (1964), and Elvis – Aloha From Hawaii (1973).
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Most US Chart No. 1 Albums By A Group
The most No. 1 albums in the US chart by a group is 19, by The Beatles. Their chart-topping tally is more than double the number of those held by Elvis Presley and The Rolling Stones, with nine. Their latest chart-topping album was aptly entitled 1 and was released in 2001.
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Best-Selling Album In The USA By A Female Artist
Canadian country singer Shania Twain's album Come On Over has sold a total of 19 million copies in the USA, since its release on November 4, 1997 and 30 million worldwide.
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Fastest Rap MC
Ricky Brown (USA) rapped 723 syllables in 51.27 seconds on his track "No Clue" at B&G Studios, Seattle, Washington, USA, on January 15, 2005.
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Fastest Yodel
The fastest yodel was 22 tones (15 falsetto) in one second on February 9, 1992, by Thomas Scholl of Munich, Germany.
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Largest Concert Audience For A Rock Artist
The largest paying audience ever attracted by a solo performer was an estimated 180,000–184,000, in the Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at a Paul McCartney concert held on April 21, 1990.
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Longest Album Title
The album with the longest title to reach the US chart contains ninety words. 'When the Pawn Hits the Conflicts He Thinks Like a King What He Knows Throws the Blows When He Goes to the Fight and He'll Win the Whole Thing 'Fore He Enters the Ring There's No Body to Batter When Your Mind Is Your Might So When You Go Solo, You Hold Your Own Hand and Remember That Depth Is the Greatest of Heights and If You Know Where You Stand, Then You Know Where to Land and If You Fall It Won't Matter, Cuz You'll Know That You're Right.'The album was by Fiona Apple, a singer from New York. It was released on November 9, 1999

There are a lot more, but I decided to put up a few big ones, and then some of the more obscure ones.

Stone Magnet · 06-14-2006, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Fastest Yodel
The fastest yodel was 22 tones (15 falsetto) in one second on February 9, 1992, by Thomas Scholl of Munich, Germany.

Wow. That's awesome.

06-14-2006, 08:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
jr. Seeker of Peace Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newark, De. Posts: 341	Record World Records There was a discussion on who has released the most albums ever, so I thought I would try and hunt it down. I couldn't get a definitive answer anywhere, but then again, I'm not all that great at searching on the pc, either. I did, however, find some stuff at the Guinness World Record site, and thought I'd share them. If anyone finds more interesting facts and whatnot, please feel free to add. Most US No. 1 Albums By A Male Solo Artist Elvis Presley had a record nine solo albums reach the number one spot on the US chart. They were – Elvis Presley (1956), Elvis (1956), Loving You (1957), Elvis Christmas Album (1957), GI Blues (1960), Something For Everybody (1961), Blue Hawaii (1961), Roustabout (1964), and Elvis – Aloha From Hawaii (1973). ************** Most US Chart No. 1 Albums By A Group The most No. 1 albums in the US chart by a group is 19, by The Beatles. Their chart-topping tally is more than double the number of those held by Elvis Presley and The Rolling Stones, with nine. Their latest chart-topping album was aptly entitled 1 and was released in 2001. ************** Best-Selling Album In The USA By A Female Artist Canadian country singer Shania Twain's album Come On Over has sold a total of 19 million copies in the USA, since its release on November 4, 1997 and 30 million worldwide. ********************* Fastest Rap MC Ricky Brown (USA) rapped 723 syllables in 51.27 seconds on his track "No Clue" at B&G Studios, Seattle, Washington, USA, on January 15, 2005. ******** Fastest Yodel The fastest yodel was 22 tones (15 falsetto) in one second on February 9, 1992, by Thomas Scholl of Munich, Germany. ********** Largest Concert Audience For A Rock Artist The largest paying audience ever attracted by a solo performer was an estimated 180,000–184,000, in the Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at a Paul McCartney concert held on April 21, 1990. **************** Longest Album Title The album with the longest title to reach the US chart contains ninety words. 'When the Pawn Hits the Conflicts He Thinks Like a King What He Knows Throws the Blows When He Goes to the Fight and He'll Win the Whole Thing 'Fore He Enters the Ring There's No Body to Batter When Your Mind Is Your Might So When You Go Solo, You Hold Your Own Hand and Remember That Depth Is the Greatest of Heights and If You Know Where You Stand, Then You Know Where to Land and If You Fall It Won't Matter, Cuz You'll Know That You're Right.'The album was by Fiona Apple, a singer from New York. It was released on November 9, 1999 There are a lot more, but I decided to put up a few big ones, and then some of the more obscure ones. __________________ Be strong then, and enter into your own body; there you have a solid place for your feet. ~ Kabir