Tribute songs are often perceived and classed as novelty records, but over the years there have been some blinding and deafening tribute songs to fellow musicians, artists, actors and political leaders.

Musical tributes to the great and the good have produced some of the greatest songs of all time, illustrated by this Record Press Top 10 Best Tribute Songs –

Top 10 Best Tribute Songs

1) Simple Minds – Mandela Day ( Nelson Mandela )

2) Pink Floyd – Shine On You Crazy Diamond ( Syd Barrett )

3) Neil Young – Pocahontas ( Pocahontas, Marlon Brando )

4) Kate Bush – Wuthering Heights ( Emily Bronte’s novel )

5) Elton John – Candle in the Wind ( Marilyn Monroe )

6) Marvin Gaye – Abraham Martin & John ( Martin Luther King, JFK )

7) Commodores – Night Shift ( Jackie Wilson , Marvin Gaye )

8) Don Maclean – American Pie ( Buddy Holly )

9) Brian & Michael – Matchstalk Men & Matchstalk Cats & Dogs ( LS Lowry )

10) Don Maclean – Vincent ( Vincent van Gogh )

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Framed vinyl records, framed CDs and framed DVDs with a personalised plaque, make unique presents or original gifts for a special celebration  / special occasion ie a Wedding ( Wedding First Dance Song ), an Engagement Party ( Our Song ), a House Warming Party ( New Home ), a 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th Birthday ( How about the No1 song on the day of birth? ), a Silver, Ruby or Golden Wedding Anniversary, Father’s or Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day!!  THE PERFECT PERSONALISED PRESENT!!