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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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ItsABeautifulDay25 · 21/03/2025 09:31

wizzywig · 21/03/2025 09:28

Oh you forgot Whitney .

Yes absolutely! Sorry I was thinking about male singers. But absolutely Whitney ❤️ if I could sing like anyone it would be Whitney or Annie Lennox. I would, however, consider Adele to be up there for power.

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Comefromaway · 21/03/2025 09:29

Sam Ryder - his voice is incredible
Justin Hawkins
Chappell Roan
Arianna Grande (listen to her Jason Robert Brown stuff)

SemperIdem · 21/03/2025 09:29

I’m struggling to think of anyone.

Taran Egerton (actor) has a very good voice, good enough that he played Elton John in the biopic. However he is not actually a singer so that doesn’t really answer the question.

wizzywig · 21/03/2025 09:28

Oh you forgot Whitney .

wizzywig · 21/03/2025 09:28

I'm not into her music, but lady gaga has an amazing voice.