[Tom4784]

She never managed to break America like those did which is probably why she isn't held in the same esteem although I'd easily say that her catalogue of music is far better theirs'.

There's also a strong element of ageism and sexism, I think. It's rare for female artists over the age of 40 to have the same dominance they did in their younger years and it's not always down to a decline in the quality of music. They'll typically do well in the album charts but when was the last time you heard any of Kylie's Disco singles on the radio?