LeylandJambo Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Peter Gabriel Catherine Jenkins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 11 hours ago, Tazio said: That pic was taken in the late 1950s when Judy had piled on the weight after near death experiences with her liver . Frank Sinatra was a loyal and supportive friend to her and helped her out financially when she hit skid Row. Great guy , Ofcourse that’s a young Liza in the pic too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 I like lots of singers, so hard to choose. Frank Sinatra Barbra Streisand Paul Rogers Roberta Flack Nat King Cole Donna Summer Bryan Ferry Carly Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ulysses Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 45 minutes ago, Roxy Hearts said: I like lots of singers, so hard to choose. Frank Sinatra Barbra Streisand Paul Rogers Roberta Flack Nat King Cole Donna Summer Bryan Ferry Carly Simon. That's the problem. Most people couldn't honestly say they have one favourite. I definitely couldn't. Several of the names already posted in the thread would be contenders, and I can think of others. I think that's why people love top 10 lists and stuff like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Ulysses said: That's the problem. Most people couldn't honestly say they have one favourite. I definitely couldn't. Several of the names already posted in the thread would be contenders, and I can think of others. I think that's why people love top 10 lists and stuff like that. It's true One day my favourite is Demis Roussos, next it's Steve Ellis, next it's Christy Moore - choices choices. Sandy Denny, Billie Holliday Who could listen to this performance and not think, for just a few minutes, Tona Arena is the best ever... Edited May 6 by scott herbertson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 38 minutes ago, Ulysses said: That's the problem. Most people couldn't honestly say they have one favourite. I definitely couldn't. Several of the names already posted in the thread would be contenders, and I can think of others. I think that's why people love top 10 lists and stuff like that. I agree. Although I posted individual singers on another day I could possibly post other singers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ulysses said: That's the problem. Most people couldn't honestly say they have one favourite. I definitely couldn't. Several of the names already posted in the thread would be contenders, and I can think of others. I think that's why people love top 10 lists and stuff like that. Agreed Uly. Can depend on the mood. Another few! Glen Campbell Judy Garland Dave Coverdale Dusty Springfield. Some singers are more iconic rather than the best voices and sometimes it's the songs and the way they are sung. Good thread. Edited May 6 by Roxy Hearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) As others have said totally impossible as it changes day to day. However Otis Redding is always the first name that pops into my head when I see questions like this. You could make a hell of a list just with male soul singers from Motown and Stax. Redding, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Wilson Picket, Levi Stubbs, David Ruffin, Stevie, Wonder, and many more. Edited May 6 by Tazio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 9 minutes ago, Tazio said: As others have said totally impossible as it changes day to day. However Otis Redding is always the first name that pops into my head when I see questions like this. You could make a hell of a list just with male soul singers from Motown and Stax. Redding, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Wilson Picket, Levi Stubbs, David Ruffin, Stevie, Wonder, and many more. Absolutely - so many One of my favourites is the criminally underrated Bassman, falsetto, songwriter of Bloodstone , Charles McCormick - his performance here (live) on Natural High - the first half of this song duo, is amazing, though you need to not look at the outfits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 29 minutes ago, Tazio said: As others have said totally impossible as it changes day to day. However Otis Redding is always the first name that pops into my head when I see questions like this. You could make a hell of a list just with male soul singers from Motown and Stax. Redding, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Wilson Picket, Levi Stubbs, David Ruffin, Stevie, Wonder, and many more. 👍Lou Rawls too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 2 hours ago, Roxy Hearts said: I like lots of singers, so hard to choose. Frank Sinatra Barbra Streisand Paul Rogers Roberta Flack Nat King Cole Donna Summer Bryan Ferry Carly Simon. Ive saw one of the above in concert. What a night 35 minutes ago, Roxy Hearts said: Agreed Uly. Can depend on the mood. Another few! Glen Campbell Judy Garland Dave Coverdale Dusty Springfield. Some singers are more iconic rather than the best voices and sometimes it's the songs and the way they are sung. Good thread. Yes Ive got so many i can choose from depends on my mood Dusty is my favourite British singer. Judy, Babs , Lena Horne, Ella , Sarah Vaugh , Nancy Wilson the list could go on and on Roy Orbison, The Boss, Elvis , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 1 minute ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Ive saw one of the above in concert. What a night Yes Ive got so many i can choose from depends on my mood Dusty is my favourite British singer. Judy, Babs , Lena Horne, Ella , Sarah Vaugh , Nancy Wilson the list could go on and on Roy Orbison, The Boss, Elvis , 👍. I enjoy different singers and different genres. Could be AC/DC on Alexa then change to ABBA then on to Leo Sayer and a wee flourish with Whitesnake! 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Just now, Roxy Hearts said: 👍. I enjoy different singers and different genres. Could be AC/DC on Alexa then change to ABBA then on to Leo Sayer and a wee flourish with Whitesnake! 🤣 Same here really. Depends on my mood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Dave Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 On 05/05/2024 at 11:54, Jim_Duncan said: Ticks both boxes, I'd imagine. Ticks neither. Isn't them a they or lamp post or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Dave Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Just now, Jim_Duncan said: Fat mess, from what I can see. 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joondalupjambo Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) On 05/05/2024 at 13:43, Morgan said: Bing Crosby? Bing's last hit before he died? A 7 iron to the eighth green. Boom Boom. I will get my coat. Edited May 6 by joondalupjambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddysBar Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Robbie Williams cannae sing a note and Elton John, Sinatra and BIng Crosby are tone deaf. At least Elton can write songs and play piano though and Bing was a great dancer. Crap singers though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 5 hours ago, joondalupjambo said: Bing's last hit before he died? A 7 iron to the eighth green. Boom Boom. I will get my coat. What’s the difference between bing crosby and Walt Disney ? bing sings and Walt Disney I’ll get my coat an aw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 1 minute ago, PaddysBar said: Robbie Williams cannae sing a note and Elton John, Sinatra and BIng Crosby are tone deaf. At least Elton can write songs and play piano though and Bing was a great dancer. Crap singers though. Bing a great dancer ? Never seen him dance at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 9 hours ago, PaddysBar said: Robbie Williams cannae sing a note and Elton John, Sinatra and BIng Crosby are tone deaf. At least Elton can write songs and play piano though and Bing was a great dancer. Crap singers though. Elton is a rock and roll singer so it's more about delivery than being perfect. Would say the same about Jagger. Not a great voice but perfect for the band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddysBar Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 1 hour ago, Nookie Bear said: Elton is a rock and roll singer so it's more about delivery than being perfect. Would say the same about Jagger. Not a great voice but perfect for the band. A fair point. A great entertainer for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Elvis and Madonna for me. Off to see the Elvis tribute at the Playhouse, should be good🤞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EIEIO Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Sade , Diamond Life is one of my favourite LPs Robert Robertson singer with Tidelines Scottish folk/pop band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Matt Bellamy Lucy Thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 14 hours ago, PaddysBar said: Robbie Williams cannae sing a note and Elton John, Sinatra and BIng Crosby are tone deaf. At least Elton can write songs and play piano though and Bing was a great dancer. Crap singers though. Paddy comes in swinging with both fists! Good man! You could add Neil Diamond to that list, qualifying on the same grounds as Elton - great songs but, if I can get away with them in karaoke, then perhaps the original singing wasn't too great. A real tough one and some great mentions so far. I'm a little surprised that Robert Plant hasn't been mentioned, given some of the others that have - I'm looking at the David Coverdale mention specifically! Both fine singers and both still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddysBar Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 21 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Paddy comes in swinging with both fists! Good man! You could add Neil Diamond to that list, qualifying on the same grounds as Elton - great songs but, if I can get away with them in karaoke, then perhaps the original singing wasn't too great. A real tough one and some great mentions so far. I'm a little surprised that Robert Plant hasn't been mentioned, given some of the others that have - I'm looking at the David Coverdale mention specifically! Both fine singers and both still going strong. Bank holiday beers and mild toothache to blame😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 5 minutes ago, PaddysBar said: Bank holiday beers and mild toothache to blame😀 Toothache that won't be helped having to listen to Elton John's singing, amirite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 15 hours ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Bing a great dancer ? Never seen him dance at all Bing did quite a few comedy dance routines in the Road movies but could hardly be called a dancer let alone a great one. is Paddy thinking of Fred Astaire. Undoubtedly a great dancer. He could sing a bit too. For those struggling to narrow it down you could borrow from Sinatra and answer a different question. Who would be the last (singing) voice you would want to hear before you died? Anyway a good thread and other posters have named many of my other favourite singers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Too many. Aretha/Alison Goldfrapp Otis Reading/George Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 1 hour ago, Francis Albert said: Bing did quite a few comedy dance routines in the Road movies but could hardly be called a dancer let alone a great one. is Paddy thinking of Fred Astaire. Undoubtedly a great dancer. He could sing a bit too. For those struggling to narrow it down you could borrow from Sinatra and answer a different question. Who would be the last (singing) voice you would want to hear before you died? Anyway a good thread and other posters have named many of my other favourite singers. Yes that’s what I was thinking . He was never known as a dancer . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Getting a wee bit excited to see Dionne Warwick tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 8 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Getting a wee bit excited to see Dionne Warwick tonight On stage, or just walking by? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 1 minute ago, Lovecraft said: On stage, or just walking by? Well hopefully she doesn’t just walk on by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Prince Charlie Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 On 05/05/2024 at 17:18, rudi must stay said: Freddie & Whitney, a few people on here said Elton, his voice is about 7/10 at best. Even a mention for Robbie Williams, heard better at Tranent & Wallyford miners clubs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 16 minutes ago, Bonnie Prince Charlie said: Freddie & Whitney, a few people on here said Elton, his voice is about 7/10 at best. Even a mention for Robbie Williams, heard better at Tranent & Wallyford miners clubs Robbie Williams is a terrific entertainer and has a decent voice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
If carlsberg did rivals... Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 13 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Robbie Williams is a terrific entertainer and has a decent voice Pudsey and that lass that trained him were terrific entertainment but I don't want to hear them sing either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 3 hours ago, Lovecraft said: On stage, or just walking by? Picked up a double-a side 7" single of that and The Stranglers cover one year at Record Store Day. That cover is one of the best of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 1 hour ago, frankblack said: Picked up a double-a side 7" single of that and The Stranglers cover one year at Record Store Day. That cover is one of the best of all time. Isaac Hayes cover of it on Hot Buttered Soul is epic. 12 minutes of lush orchestral arrangement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 13 hours ago, Nookie Bear said: Elton is a rock and roll singer so it's more about delivery than being perfect. Would say the same about Jagger. Not a great voice but perfect for the band. The Nookster knows his Elton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister T Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Johnny Cash Dusty Springfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Paul Weller Chrissie Hyde. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFK-1 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 I think people may compile these lists in large part on musical taste rather than the qualities of an artists voice and performance. Try a Scottish female who could have been a great, this is a remarkable performance from an 18 year old Lena Zavaroni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 15 hours ago, rudi must stay said: Robbie Williams is a terrific entertainer and has a decent voice Spot on. "Decent voice" shouldn't be confused with "all-time best male singer ever". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 On the subject of different styles etc one of my favourite recordings of all time is Dion and the Belmont's reunion concert Live at madison square gardens 1972 in front of a 20,000 crowd- now there's a concert I would love to have been at. Doo wop at its best He had a very distinctive voice and kept going for nearly 60 years Here he is in a performance of a rare song off an album which was produced by Phil Spector (walll of sound). Dion and Spector fell out about virtually everything on the album and it was never marketed so is virtually unknown. But this track shows off his unique voice. Best ever , well no, but best ever doo wop I'd argue for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 6 hours ago, JFK-1 said: I think people may compile these lists in large part on musical taste rather than the qualities of an artists voice and performance. Try a Scottish female who could have been a great, this is a remarkable performance from an 18 year old Lena Zavaroni. There are a couple really good documentatarys about her . What a poor soul . A tragedy . God bless her . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegranty Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Has anyone mentioned Alison Moyet? Fantastic singer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 On 07/05/2024 at 22:17, Morgan said: The Nookster knows his Elton. I sure do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skacelsid Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 (edited) Natalie Merchant (10,000 maniacs)/Van Morrison. Aretha Franklin/ Elvis Costello Edited May 9 by Skacelsid Missed a word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Male AND female singer, you say? Well well well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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