OT: G.O.A.T Singers
or Cliff Poncier, I can't really say who is better, although Citizen Dick does perform original material...
They don't have pure orthodox singing voices, but I love the vocals of Michael Stipe and of Eddie Vedder.
On the female side, I always liked Michelle Branch for the same reason.
Interesting voices.
Probably wouldn't consider him the best singer, but David Lee Roth is the best frontman of all time IMO. I'll add Bruce Dickenson to the list here as well.
is an excellent choice.
Karen Carpenter for pop.
John Kaye (Steppenwolf) for rock.
Layne Staley (their unplugged cd is in my top 5 of all time)
Roy Orbison
Whitney Houston
All should be added to the many great listings so far.
1. Luciano Pavarotti. 2. Joan Sutherland. 3. Jussi Bjorling.
Jagger, Vedder, Michael, Mariah, Prince, Whitney, Axl, Madonna, Bono, Bruce, Stevie
Best Male = Freddie Mercury
Best Female (and greatest overall) = Karen Carpenter
Some favorites of mine that I haven't seen listed (although I'm nodding with a lot of the ones I've read):
Paul Simon
Eric Carmen
Melissa Manchester
Yeah, I'm one of the old people on here.
You haven't lived until you've seen "Ice Castles"
Another one I haven't seen mentioned.
To be fair, I'm assuming most of the posts are following the single criterion listed, which is that the music/singer/performer "does for you what you need them to do for you". While GOAT is listed in the title, in most cases it isn't necessarily the most talented performer who fills a personal need.
The greats are great live. I love all types of music, rap to classical, but still come back to the popular classics.
An older Ella Fitzgerald still was on a different plant talent wise at Hill Auditorium in 1979.
Diana Ross returning to the Fox Theater, blocks from Cass Tech in a very emotional performance.
Barbara Streisand. Again past her prime but her voice was like buttah. Love this clip with Judy Garland (another legend, tragic). There is reallygood and then great.
for setting us straight John McLaughlin.
Me. You ever heard me karaoke? I mean come on.
J/J, now for the real list.
1. Paul McCartney. He did it all really well across many styles of music. Great range.
2. Whitney Houston. Not that her songs did anything specifically for me but I've always loved her singing voice.
3. Elvis. Duh.
4. Bon Scott. Best rock voice of all time, IMO. Unique.
5. Freddy Mercury. Awesome.
6. Chris Cornell. Great singer.
7. Stevie Wonder. Another unique, great voice.
8. Kelly Clarkson. Certainly not the most accomplished on the list but has great pipes.
Axl Rose
Eddie Vedder
George Harrison
Dave Matthews
Elton John
I’m sure there are others I’m not thinking of...
and Marvin Gaye.
Female: Loreena McKennit, Dionne Warwick and Sara Brightman
Prince
Steve Perry
Dimash Kudaibergen
Not fan of either of their music styles, but for pure voice quality:
Male: Roger Whittaker, Female: Karen Carpenter
Joe Strummer
Andy Partridge
It makes me want to be that son of a preacher man
What about Frank?
James Taylor. Buttery baritone - most folks only know his melancholy troubadour style, but he's got a voice that can do almost anything.
1. Chris Stapleton is amazing!
2. Adele -- For Real Though!
3. Adam Levine (Come on Now!)
(Bonus) Male: Ronnie Van Zant
Female: Carrie Underwood
how rich this blog is in sports posting and insider information.
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how rich this blog is in sports posting and insider information.
who was it that started the rumor that this blog has insider information?
The conversation should have started and ended with Robert Plant for the men and Pat Benatar for the ladies. Anything else is being deliberatel;y obtuse.
Pure singing talent:
1. Luther Vandross
2. Marvin Gaye
3. MJ
4. Frank Sinatra (In his prime)
5. Same Cooke