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Posted: 10/24/2014 9:17:51 AM EDT
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I am surprised at the number of Karen Carpenter votes.
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Posted: 10/24/2014 9:18:13 AM EDT
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Josh Kelley
Layne Staley is my favorite though. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 9:23:18 AM EDT
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I am surprised at the number of Karen Carpenter votes. Why? Yah, the subject matter was generally pretty dorky, but she had a voice like soft butter on an oven-warm, made-from-scratch biscuit. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 9:24:52 AM EDT
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No mention yet for Clarence "Frogman" Henry?
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Posted: 10/24/2014 9:30:31 AM EDT
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Male: Frank Sinatra - hands down no doubt about it greatest ever
Female: Rosemary Clooney in her heyday? Got raspy later. Modern: No contest - Jackie Evancho - an angel on earth walking among us |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 9:37:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why? Yah, the subject matter was generally pretty dorky, but she had a voice like soft butter on an oven-warm, made-from-scratch biscuit. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I am surprised at the number of Karen Carpenter votes. Why? Yah, the subject matter was generally pretty dorky, but she had a voice like soft butter on an oven-warm, made-from-scratch biscuit. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 9:37:42 AM EDT
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Believe it or not...Lady Gaga. She did a few live songs on the piano on the Stern show. Fucking great singer, just weird as shit. Same with Freddie Mercury. Yes. Her first snl performance blew me away. Incredible voice. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 9:55:06 AM EDT
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Whitely Houston Before Drugs
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Posted: 10/24/2014 9:55:54 AM EDT
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Chris Cornell hands down. Came here to post this exactly! |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 10:01:55 AM EDT
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Whitely Houston Before Drugs nahh, she just yelled alot, loud yelling. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 10:33:21 AM EDT
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nahh, she just yelled alot, loud yelling. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Whitely Houston Before Drugs nahh, she just yelled alot, loud yelling. Disagree. She had a big voice, but it was clear, and pretty fuckin' awesome. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 10:40:02 AM EDT
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Disagree. She had a big voice, but it was clear, and pretty fuckin' awesome. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Whitely Houston Before Drugs nahh, she just yelled alot, loud yelling. Disagree. She had a big voice, but it was clear, and pretty fuckin' awesome. Yeah, I thought she had a real nice voice also. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 10:47:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryDante's Prayer is great... 
Live, her voice is amazing, the live DVD Nights from the Alhambra really shows off the talent of both her and her entire group. YouTube blocks quite a few of the videos in the United States from the 'Night's' DVD for copyright reasons, the Bonny Swans really sounds incredible, this is the closest version that's live on YouTube, recorded at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco...
This version of The Mummer's Dance is from the Nights from the Alhambra DVD:
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Posted: 10/24/2014 10:59:10 AM EDT
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Pavarotti
Roy Orbison Robert Plant Can't believe I didn't see Smokey Robinson on the list. For women, a whole bunch of Motown singers fit the bill. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 11:07:30 AM EDT
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Entirely subjective Yup. Norah Jones Bruce Dickinson |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 11:07:53 AM EDT
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Steve Perry from Journey , and his replacement is almost as good.
Freddie Mercury. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 11:25:13 AM EDT
[#17]
The sandwich maker votes Geoff Tate.
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Posted: 10/24/2014 11:38:24 AM EDT
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I like a lot of the ones already mentioned, but wanted to add Martina McBride. That woman has an amazing set of pipes.
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Posted: 10/24/2014 1:11:41 PM EDT
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Can't believe the name hasn't been mentioned yet... Luciano Pavarotti I know it isn't the most popular music, but the talent is way off the charts. Here's what he is most known for, his rendition of Nessun Dorma:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8F-lenWkIo
Link for non-embeds Seriously. Came to post this. Listen to Bjorling's effortless rendition. Almost unrecognizable from Pavarotti's straining to hit the infamous B4 and A4. Pavarotti did not think he deserved to be compared with the truly incomparable Bjorling. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 1:23:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like a lot of the ones already mentioned, but wanted to add Martina McBride. That woman has an amazing set of pipes. Independence Day will stand the hair on your body up. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 9:24:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Alison Krause Brian Wilson Freddie Mercury |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 9:26:51 PM EDT
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Roy Orbison? He would be up there. Sara Brighton? |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 9:28:08 PM EDT
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Pound for pound it has to be Elvis.. He'd be up there also. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 9:28:21 PM EDT
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Judith Durham - The new Seekers.
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Posted: 10/24/2014 9:35:49 PM EDT
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Oh I agree, I just didn't realize her voice was appreciated. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I am surprised at the number of Karen Carpenter votes. Why? Yah, the subject matter was generally pretty dorky, but she had a voice like soft butter on an oven-warm, made-from-scratch biscuit. Her voice didn't need any tweeking in the studio 
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Posted: 10/24/2014 9:50:07 PM EDT
[#26]
Marvin Gaye
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Posted: 10/24/2014 10:00:57 PM EDT
[#27]
Add Eva Cassidy to the list.....and Capt. Beefheart.
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Posted: 10/24/2014 10:01:18 PM EDT
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Snoop Dog. No contest
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Posted: 10/24/2014 10:08:41 PM EDT
[#29]
Here are two of my favorites:
Oldy but goody:
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Posted: 10/24/2014 10:21:55 PM EDT
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Steve perry
Yvonne elliman |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 10:21:59 PM EDT
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Sinatra's range was only so so. He had power, but power isn't everything. A very good voice, but not one of the greatest voices ever. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Sinatra was good, but one of the greatest ever? I don't think so. Musicians across all instruments study him as his phrasing is considered to be second to none (Miles Davis, too). Sinatra's range was only so so. He had power, but power isn't everything. A very good voice, but not one of the greatest voices ever. Bing Crosby > Sinatra, in terms of vocal talent/ability/timbre. Sinatra was known for his phrasing. also George Jones had a very unique voice. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 10:23:11 PM EDT
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Steve Perry....the man has pipes! I get goosebumps for journey. Arnel pineda is awesome too. Saw them over summer and it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Cause hes lovin, hes touchin, hes squeeeezinnn anothah! |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 10:32:32 PM EDT
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I'm surprised no one mentioned "the voice", Steve Perry. I'm surprised ( not really) that you didn't bother to read the replies before posting. And..... "The voice" is Paul Rodgers nick name... |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 10:50:06 PM EDT
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Holy off key Batman! Massive fail. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I just found this digging around you tube. Not saying she is the best or what ever but give this a listen. Skip to 1:40 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IChJ6eO3k48Holy off key Batman! Massive fail. The music was bad. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 11:15:15 PM EDT
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Andrea Bocelli.
Karen Carpenter. Etta James Kate Smith |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 11:19:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryUm, yeah. This. I'm a big fan of hers. I loved Dead Can Dance, except when that guy would sing. Lisa has some pipes on her, and amazing control and a very surreal quality that makes her perfectly suited to provide very rich atmosphere for the many movies she's contributed to. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 11:22:15 PM EDT
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Karen Carpenter. Clicked this thread just to make sure she was on the list. Nat King Cole too. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 11:27:40 PM EDT
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One of the most ethereal and amazing female voices I've ever heard was Loreena McKennitt, I've seen her live and her voice was flawless... Quote HistoryQuoted:
One of the most ethereal and amazing female voices I've ever heard was Loreena McKennitt, I've seen her live and her voice was flawless... Also this. Be thankful you got to see her. From her website: We’ve had so many people in recent years ask why Loreena is not performing in the United States more frequently. Please be assured this is not due to any lack of interest or desire. It’s quite the opposite, in fact. We actually had a tour more or less built for the fall of 2013, but in the end had to abandon it. In recent years, there have been increasing government regulations surrounding immigration and taxation which have made it more and more onerous for Loreena to tour there. Every country has its own rules and conditions and the United States, along with a few other countries, have chosen to adopt some of the most challenging, especially when you get into large touring parties and supporting infrastructure. No doubt, this is one of the reasons so many artists have been recently appearing with few, if any, side musicians and crew. Thanks, Obama! |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 11:35:36 PM EDT
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Fuedist, thanks for posting Superstars (Carpenters).
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Posted: 10/24/2014 11:46:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryYep. Good stuff. |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 11:52:54 PM EDT
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Bill Withers
Curtis motherfuckin' mayfield Bobby McFerrin, the 'Don't Worry Be Happy' guy -- Seriously, Youtube his stuff. He has perfect pitch like Stevie Wonder and can do crazy things with his voice. Mel Torme - the velvet fog. He could hit intervals like McFerrin can. Amy Winehouse. Freddie Mercury. Old friend of mine heard Steve Perry sing for some fans at an ice house he worked at in Alabama. Says his voice was so loud at close range that he immediately put his fingers in his ears. Mike Patton, when he chooses to sing normal. All ate up with the crazy. Ella Fitzgerald. Louis Armstrong - Some folks hate the sound of his voice, but his pitch and tone were perfect, and the gravel gives it timbral character. Michael Jackson. There are so many good examples that I get pissed that I can't sing in key. EDIT: McFerrin example If someone likes that, please embed it for me. It's freaking awesome. He has this theory that the pentatonic scale is hardwired into our brains, and anyone, anywhere can figure out what note should be next in a scale. He did a ted talk on it. EDIT2: Bobby Mcferrin sings Ave Maria. This one is better IMHO. FF to 2:05 for the amazement. |
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Posted: 10/26/2014 12:58:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: ... Freddie Mercury and Karen Carpenter I could be happy with those two voices. |
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Posted: 10/27/2014 6:59:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: EDIT: McFerrin example If someone likes that, please embed it for me. It's freaking awesome. He has this theory that the pentatonic scale is hardwired into our brains, and anyone, anywhere can figure out what note should be next in a scale. He did a ted talk on it. EDIT2: Bobby Mcferrin sings Ave Maria. This one is better IMHO. FF to 2:05 for the amazement. What an amazing talent. Seems like a man I'd like to know. |
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Posted: 10/27/2014 7:14:51 AM EDT
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Lots of good ones mention in this thread. Freddy Mercury, Roy Orbinson, Iggy Pop, Glenn Danzig.
I have a few, but you've possibly seen my posts and know who they are. You likely disagree. |
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Posted: 10/27/2014 7:49:30 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/27/2014 7:54:17 AM EDT
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Chris Cornell is up there but to put him there I think Eddie Vedder deserves a spot as well. James Morrison is up there amazing voice and he's still really young. Ray Lamontagne makes you feel like he's living at that moment whatever it is he's singing about. He's a weird dude though, maybe that's what makes him so good.
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Posted: 10/27/2014 8:01:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryDamn!! Not bad!! |
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Posted: 10/27/2014 8:14:04 AM EDT
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Damn!! Not bad!! Quote HistoryQuoted:
Damn!! Not bad!! It was a thing in the 80s and early 90s. British chicks with rockin' voices. Ethereal I think is what it was called. Lots of studio work with the instruments but the vocals were pure. Cocteau Twins was another. Sundays were a commercial version that did well. |
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Posted: 10/27/2014 8:41:52 AM EDT
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Heard this guy sing karaoke once whose voice was a cross between Fergie and Jesus.
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Posted: 10/27/2014 9:04:26 AM EDT
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Aaron Neville
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