GreatestLoveofAll Posted January 1 Posted January 1 Yes we get half of the forum doesnt like the formula and I have reserves too but some of their data is at least interesting to look at. It also goes along with well established narratives that many of the pre MTV divas had successful careers even though the industry was very different from when they all debuted. nonetheless all of these women listed (like five) have had successful careers spanning from the 60s to the 90s, even at times competing with the major MTV divas for sales. Barbra Streisand (#6 overall for women, top 30 among all artists)- 153.7 million CSPC units Spoiler pure sales: nearly 180 million biggest album (overall units)- Guilty (1980)- 23 million biggest song- "The Way We Were" (1974) Aretha Franklin- 82 million Spoiler pure sales: nearly 130 million biggest album (overall units)- I Never Loved a Man the Way that I Love You (1967)- 13.5 million biggest song- "Respect" (1967) Tina Turner- 74.7 million Spoiler pure sales: 94 million biggest album (overall units)- Private Dancer (1984)- 33 million biggest song- "Whats Love Got to Do with It" (1984) Cher- 74.5 million Spoiler pure sales: 112 million biggest albums (overall units)- Believe (1998)- 20 million biggest song- "Believe" (1998) Diana Ross- 63 million Spoiler pure sales: 96 million biggest album (overall units)- Diana (1980)- 11.6 million biggest song- "Endless Love" (1981) bonus: Ike and Tina Turner- 35 million Spoiler pure sales: nearly 45 million biggest album (overall units)- Workin' Together (1970)- 10.9 million biggest song: "Proud Mary" (1970) The Supremes- 77 million Spoiler pure sales: over 117 million biggest album (overall units)- Where Did Our Love Go (1964) biggest song: "You Cant Hurry Love" (1966) Combined list Barbra Streisand- 153.7 million Diana Ross + The Supremes- 140 million Tina Turner + Ike/Tina Revue- 109 million Aretha Franklin- 82 million Cher- 74.5 million
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