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(SOUNDBITE OF MICHAEL JACKSON SONG, "THRILLER1")

AILSA CHANG, HOST:

All respect to Michael Jackson, but when it comes to the best-selling albums of all time, the king of pop has just been dethroned. His 1982 album "Thriller" is now the second-best-selling album of all time according to the Recording2 Industry Association of America - second despite going platinum3 33 times.

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "THRILLER")

MICHAEL JACKSON: (Singing) Because this is thriller, thriller night.

CHANG: And who now claims the crown? Who has gone platinum 38 times?

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "TAKE IT EASY")

EAGLES: (Singing) Take it easy. Take it easy.

CHANG: The Eagles - for their 1976 album titled "Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975)." And this is not the first time the Eagles and Michael Jackson have dueled4 for the top spot.

ALISON ELLWOOD: The only album that ever out sold the Eagles' "Greatest Hits" was Michael Jackson's "Thriller."

CHANG: That's Alison Ellwood. She directed the 2013 documentary "History Of The Eagles."

ELLWOOD: It's great news for the band. And I'm thrilled for them - no pun intended - that they've beaten "Thriller" out. And hopefully more people will listen to the music as a result.

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "DESPERADO")

EAGLES: (Singing) Desperado, why...

ELLWOOD: The songs came to define moments in our lives. You know, they evoke5 memories. It's something about those guys that were in that band that had something very magical. And the music captures it.

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "DESPERADO")

EAGLES: (Singing) Oh, you're a hard one.

CHANG: OK, so to recap, the artists holding the best-selling albums of all time - we got the Eagles at number one, Michael Jackson at number two. And number three, it's the Eagles again for their album "Hotel California."

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "HOTEL CALIFORNIA")

EAGLES: (Singing) Welcome to the Hotel California.

CHANG: Even though they've landed on two of the top three perches6, the Eagles should stay alert. Jonathan Lamy is the executive director of communication at RIAA, the group keeping track of this musical achievement. And he says best-selling album positions can and will change.

JONATHAN LAMY: That list is going to be competitive. You've got to stay tuned7. You've got to keep an eye on it because I have no doubt it's not going to be the exact list it is now in five years.

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "ONE OF THESE NIGHTS")

EAGLES: (Singing) One of these nights, one of these crazy old nights, we're going to find out, pretty mama, what turns on your lights.


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1 thriller RIhzU     
n.惊险片,恐怖片
参考例句:
  • He began by writing a thriller.That book sold a million copies.他是写惊险小说起家的。那本书卖了一百万册。
  • I always take a thriller to read on the train.我乘火车时,总带一本惊险小说看。
2 recording UktzJj     
n.录音,记录
参考例句:
  • How long will the recording of the song take?录下这首歌得花多少时间?
  • I want to play you a recording of the rehearsal.我想给你放一下彩排的录像。
3 platinum CuOyC     
n.白金
参考例句:
  • I'll give her a platinum ring.我打算送给她一枚白金戒指。
  • Platinum exceeds gold in value.白金的价值高于黄金。
4 dueled 39f95d30f33275c4f179a42e787175b2     
vt.使(另一人)参加决斗(duel的过去式与过去分词形式)
参考例句:
  • In the 19th century, men often dueled over small matters. 19世纪人们经常为了小事而决斗。 来自互联网
  • Ionce dueled with puppy LuLu, because she robbed Ktten JiJi of a fish. 我曾和小狗鲁鲁决斗,因为它抢了猫咪吉吉的小鱼。 来自互联网
5 evoke NnDxB     
vt.唤起,引起,使人想起
参考例句:
  • These images are likely to evoke a strong response in the viewer.这些图像可能会在观众中产生强烈反响。
  • Her only resource was the sympathy she could evoke.她以凭借的唯一力量就是她能从人们心底里激起的同情。
6 perches a9e7f5ff4da2527810360c20ff65afca     
栖息处( perch的名词复数 ); 栖枝; 高处; 鲈鱼
参考例句:
  • Other protection can be obtained by providing wooden perches througout the orchards. 其它保护措施是可在种子园中到处设置木制的栖木。
  • The birds were hopping about on their perches and twittering. 鸟儿在栖木上跳来跳去,吱吱地叫着。
7 tuned b40b43fd5af2db4fbfeb4e83856e4876     
adj.调谐的,已调谐的v.调音( tune的过去式和过去分词 );调整;(给收音机、电视等)调谐;使协调
参考例句:
  • The resort is tuned in to the tastes of young and old alike. 这个度假胜地适合各种口味,老少皆宜。
  • The instruments should be tuned up before each performance. 每次演出开始前都应将乐器调好音。 来自《简明英汉词典》

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