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To ask which current singers have the voices to match Elton John, George Michael & Freddie Mercury?

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ItsABeautifulDay25 · 21/03/2025 09:27

Random playlist last night, Elton John & George Michael - Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me from 1991. The duet is amazing, the power in their voices. Got to add Freddie in the same (or better) category of voice, obviously. Asked my partner who today has the voice that will still make you say wow! in 30 years time? He said the music industry has changed, the ‘stars’ go through too fast now. I can recognise the talent of Chris Martin, Ed Sheeran and others, but where are those really powerful voices?

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user1471467504 · 31/03/2025 11:05

Just for anyone that wants to check out Yungblud he did an epic performance on Jonathan Ross on Friday (28th March).

sweetpickle2 · 27/03/2025 13:14

Not sure how to answer your question OP but I'm ready to fight the posters who are suggesting George Michael wasn't a great singer- he's the finest voice this country has ever produced, for my money.

RaraRachael · 27/03/2025 10:18

AmateurDad · 27/03/2025 00:14

Had to read that three times to work out what you meant. And I think that is:

"if somebody can't sing in tune OR keep in time or takes great gulping gasps of air then in my book they're not a singer."

Yes that's what I meant. Sorry if it was difficult to understand. I thought it conveyed my view.

Moopsie · 27/03/2025 05:47

Sturgill Simpson (his cover of The Promise gets me EVERY time, especially the last chorus 😭).

Matt Berninger from The National has the most beautiful resonant quality.

Not quite as relevant as he once was, but I think Ray Lamontagne has a fabulous voice.

The kind of music you’re talking about is a bit dated now so those kinds of voices are less popular. All the really strong male voices I’ve heard recently have been in musical theater.

Yuopl · 27/03/2025 00:56

Mason Ramsey (the kid who was yodelling in a Walmart years ago) beautiful voice, very Roy Orbison. o

Krest · 27/03/2025 00:50

For me it would be :

Brian McKnight
Wanya from Boyz II Men
Adele
Whitney Houston
George Michael
Sam Smith
James Arthur
Karen Carpenter
Sam Cooke
Tracy Chapman
Celion Dion

coxesorangepippin · 27/03/2025 00:43

Michael Jackson too
His voice was just beautiful

AmateurDad · 27/03/2025 00:14

Had to read that three times to work out what you meant. And I think that is:

"if somebody can't sing in tune OR keep in time or takes great gulping gasps of air then in my book they're not a singer."

AmateurDad · 27/03/2025 00:12

Slightly odd take, given his voice has clearly become richer and improved as he has aged

TofuFighters · 26/03/2025 23:55

RaraRachael · 24/03/2025 12:59

I've been to see George Ezra twice- I'm a grandma.
The age range was from 8 to 80s . Great atmosphere. Like a big singalong party.

I think a lot of concerts are like that now, a mix of all ages and I think it gives a better, more friendly atmosphere.

LushLemonTart · 24/03/2025 13:01

RaraRachael · 24/03/2025 12:59

I've been to see George Ezra twice- I'm a grandma.
The age range was from 8 to 80s . Great atmosphere. Like a big singalong party.

I know what a strange comment by @sweeneytoddsrazor .

I'm a nana and I like him. Dgcs do love him though.

RaraRachael · 24/03/2025 12:59

I've been to see George Ezra twice- I'm a grandma.
The age range was from 8 to 80s . Great atmosphere. Like a big singalong party.

LushLemonTart · 24/03/2025 12:58

I've got one I doubt any of you or not many have heard of. Jamie Woon. He's disappeared now can't find anything about him? Voice like silk.

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ShinyAppleDreamingOfTheSea · 24/03/2025 12:26

sweeneytoddsrazor · 21/03/2025 13:50

I don't know any grandma's who sing along with George Ezra. I do however know a group of under 10s who regularly sing along with him

Odd comment. He’s played frequently on commercial radio. Of course grandmas sing along with his songs.

BigBoysDontCry · 24/03/2025 11:59

Teddy Swims?

LolaLouise · 24/03/2025 11:13

Adam Lambert, he can literally sing anything and sound amazing. He's the male version of Kelly Clarkson.

anonopotomus · 24/03/2025 11:11

Not sure if anyone has mentioned Paolo Nutini? Exceptional voice, especially on the songs No Other Way, Through The Echoes, Everywhere, Iron Sky.

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user1471467504 · 24/03/2025 10:31

Comefromaway · 24/03/2025 10:27

Yungblud started off in musical theatre. I have seen recordings of him performing with NYMT as a youngster and he was amazing.

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I watched him live in 2021 he is amazing a real born performer. He has this amazing energy when performing, he looked like he was loving every minute.

Comefromaway · 24/03/2025 10:27

user1471467504 · 24/03/2025 08:39

I think if your just thinking mainstream then the vocal range is "limited". But we have an amazing alternative scene out there that has a mass of established and upcoming talent. Oli Sykes from Bring me the Horizon, Jocoby Shaddix from Papa Roach and some already mentioned on the thread already like Yungblud, David Draiman to name but a few.

Yungblud started off in musical theatre. I have seen recordings of him performing with NYMT as a youngster and he was amazing.

RaraRachael · 24/03/2025 10:22

I find it ridiculous that we now have "singers" who can't actually sing. I was taught to sing properly and if somebody can't sing in tune, keep in time or takes great gulping gasps of air then in my book they're not a singer.

user1471467504 · 24/03/2025 08:39

I think if your just thinking mainstream then the vocal range is "limited". But we have an amazing alternative scene out there that has a mass of established and upcoming talent. Oli Sykes from Bring me the Horizon, Jocoby Shaddix from Papa Roach and some already mentioned on the thread already like Yungblud, David Draiman to name but a few.

LushLemonTart · 24/03/2025 00:32

Sherleen Spiteri. Saw Texas live and she is phenomenal. She plays instruments too so there could be something in what pp said?
She was vile to a member of the audience so I don't like her but can't deny her talent.

Tortielady · 24/03/2025 00:23

Jellycatspyjamas · 21/03/2025 13:06

Give me a bloke or woman stood on a stage, in pretty normal clothing, and just singing, and I'm happy!

You might like Martyn Joseph then, Welsh singer songwriter, fantastic voice and good at his craft.

Martyn Joseph is brilliant. He does a cover of Springsteen's One Step Up that's almost better than the original (not something I ever thought I'd say, even Eddie Vedder's cover isn't that good.) And when Martyn Joseph does his own song, Cardiff Bay I can feel my bones melt. His voice is something else.

Shony · 23/03/2025 23:50

Roger Daltrey - Love, reign o'er me - perfection!
Rag 'n' Bone Man
Elton - something 'bout the way you look tonight - chills