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To say that Craig David is the best vocalist in the UK?

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Blisssful10 · 08/02/2025 21:53

Saw CD in Milton Keynes last night and his voice was of incredible - of angelic perfection. It was incredible to hear him live. I read today that Elton John said in 2013 that he thought CD had the best voice in the UK.

Just can't stop thinking about how good CD sounded last night!

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Bjorkdidit · 08/02/2025 22:38

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 08/02/2025 22:36

I didn't know he could sing, but I liked him in Red Dwarf. Very funny. I think he was in Emmerdale too.

Am I missing something or is that an unfunny and likely racist 'joke'?

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Blisssful10 · 08/02/2025 22:37

RIPVPROG · 08/02/2025 22:36

I can't take anyone seriously who says their own name that much.

There is an element of cheese but that doesn't detract from any of it for me!

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RIPVPROG · 08/02/2025 22:36

I can't take anyone seriously who says their own name that much.

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 08/02/2025 22:36

I didn't know he could sing, but I liked him in Red Dwarf. Very funny. I think he was in Emmerdale too.

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Blisssful10 · 08/02/2025 22:35

CoastalCalm · 08/02/2025 22:33

Is your name Tanya OP ?

No not Tanya!

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Blisssful10 · 08/02/2025 22:35

Thingymajigii · 08/02/2025 22:26

I think he's incredibly talented and underrated.. he's definitely up there.

As far as current singers go, Sam Smith is also very good.

Past singers, Jimmy Somerville and George Michael (RIP George)

A lot out of the incredible soul and r&b singers have come from the States, probably due to growing up Gospel singing in church.

I saw GM sing live and he also sang faultlessly foe two hours straight in 2007 ish at earls court. CD impressed me even more than GM.

It's fascinating how and why some vocalists cam keep their voices in good condition for decades and other people's voices age. GM wasn't exactly known for clean living so I've always wondered how he managed to sound good live for so long. Is it just anatomical good luck?

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Bonjovispyjamas · 08/02/2025 22:34

DollopOfFun · 08/02/2025 22:30

I have Mika tickets for this summer <squeeeeeee>

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Me too 😁 You must mean Leeds as that's the only UK date he's announced so far this year.

LuluBlakey1 · 08/02/2025 22:34

Nothing about Craig David 's music appeals to me.

Leigh Francis has never been funny.

CoastalCalm · 08/02/2025 22:33

Is your name Tanya OP ?

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Blisssful10 · 08/02/2025 22:32

BatchCookBabe · 08/02/2025 22:26

Yep LEMAR was waaaaaaaay better than Craig David. Much more talented. Much better voice. He should have had MUCH more success!

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I agree Lemar should have had more success not sure why things dries up for him back in the day.

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DollopOfFun · 08/02/2025 22:30

Bonjovispyjamas · 08/02/2025 22:28

I think you'll find that Mika is the best vocalist in the UK 😁 When he's actually in the UK of course, which isn't often enough.

I have Mika tickets for this summer <squeeeeeee>

sorechalfonts · 08/02/2025 22:28

There was a hilarious script as well - and the sharpie beard is priceless (irony) 🤣🤣🤣

Thingymajigii · 08/02/2025 22:28

@BatchCookBabe @DollopOfFun Wow Lemar and Craig David. I was also going to mention Lemar! He should have been bigger than he was. What a voice.

Bonjovispyjamas · 08/02/2025 22:28

I think you'll find that Mika is the best vocalist in the UK 😁 When he's actually in the UK of course, which isn't often enough.

Thingymajigii · 08/02/2025 22:26

I think he's incredibly talented and underrated.. he's definitely up there.

As far as current singers go, Sam Smith is also very good.

Past singers, Jimmy Somerville and George Michael (RIP George)

A lot out of the incredible soul and r&b singers have come from the States, probably due to growing up Gospel singing in church.

BatchCookBabe · 08/02/2025 22:26

DollopOfFun · 08/02/2025 22:20

I genuinely had no idea that Lemar was a) still performing or b) supporting Craig David!

I guess I just subconsciously connect them both in my head, and back in the FA days of the millennium, Lemar had a lovely voice. But nice to know that he's also still going ❤️

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Yep LEMAR was waaaaaaaay better than Craig David. Much more talented. Much better voice. He should have had MUCH more success!

Bjorkdidit · 08/02/2025 22:26

DP is what the layperson would call 'a roadie'. He worked with him at a rehearsal studio last week.

Craig David is on his 'nice list' because he seems like a decent bloke and always thanks them personally when they do all his fetching and carrying.

Unlike Kanye West who made them all stand outside in the rain while he was on stage. I told DP to let him put his own shit away when he messaged me while waiting to do the load out.

BatchCookBabe · 08/02/2025 22:25

Blisssful10 · 08/02/2025 22:23

Not bitter at all but if your best conedix party trick is making a paper mache mask and drawing on it with a sharpie pen then I don't think comedy is for you! Hth.

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Awww, did you not like his impression of your hero? It was brilliant. 😂

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Blisssful10 · 08/02/2025 22:23

BatchCookBabe · 08/02/2025 22:22

Ooooooh someone's a bit bitter and angry! Shock

Did you not like his impressions of Craig David?! 😆 Craig gave him full permission to do it you know.

Also, funny how you seem to know so much about Leigh Francis/Keith Lemon now, but earlier you said you wondered if that 'comedian' was on Universal Credit now. (As if you didn't really know who he was - or anything about him!)

Bitterness is ooooozing from every post you submit!

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Not bitter at all but if your best conedix party trick is making a paper mache mask and drawing on it with a sharpie pen then I don't think comedy is for you! Hth.

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TiramisuThief · 08/02/2025 22:22

Blisssful10 · 08/02/2025 22:18

Agreed the krupt fm 16 remix of fill me in kicked off his cd's renaissance. Big narstie etc.

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It was so good wasn't it! Brought it all back and everyone just looked so gassed to be there 😍

BatchCookBabe · 08/02/2025 22:22

Blisssful10 · 08/02/2025 22:20

Keith lemon is a grade a twot and bully IMHO. And really not funny which is a prerequisite for being a comedian, I always heard.

Ooooooh someone's a bit bitter and angry! Shock

Did you not like his impressions of Craig David?! 😆 Craig gave him full permission to do it you know.

Also, funny how you seem to know so much about Leigh Francis/Keith Lemon now, but earlier you said you wondered if that 'comedian' was on Universal Credit now. (As if you didn't really know who he was - or anything about him!)

Bitterness is ooooozing from every post you submit!

BatchCookBabe · 08/02/2025 22:20

sorechalfonts · 08/02/2025 22:16

@BatchCookBabe

I loved his scary spice

That was FUNNY AS FUCK! 😂

Mel B (Scary!) loved it too! 😆

To say that Craig David is the best vocalist in the UK?
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Blisssful10 · 08/02/2025 22:20

Keith lemon is a grade a twot and bully IMHO. And really not funny which is a prerequisite for being a comedian, I always heard.

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DollopOfFun · 08/02/2025 22:20

Blisssful10 · 08/02/2025 22:16

Lemar was supporting CD last night in Mk. I'm not one to be mean, Lemar tried his best but sadly Lemar's voice has aged and he was straining out notes sometimes. His voice although still great is sadly not what it was. Which made CD's vocale sound even better.

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I genuinely had no idea that Lemar was a) still performing or b) supporting Craig David!

I guess I just subconsciously connect them both in my head, and back in the FA days of the millennium, Lemar had a lovely voice. But nice to know that he's also still going ❤️

BookASpaceCadets · 08/02/2025 22:19

Blisssful10 · 08/02/2025 22:18

I'm not CD! Think he is currently on stage in Brighton!

That sounds like something Craig would say….

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