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Which singers CAN REALLY WOW sing?

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CatsNotDogs · 05/03/2021 15:08

Inspired by a thread about bad singers. In your opinion, which singers have the best voices? I'll vote:

Michael Jackson
Stevie Wonder
James Morrison (underrated)
Christina Aguilera
Celion Dion
Mariah Carey
Whitney Houston
Joss Stone

OP posts:
Pootle40 · 05/03/2021 20:28

Leann Rimes

NoMackerelInSwindon · 05/03/2021 20:29

George Michael had a very bad cold at his 25 Live tour in December 2005, but went through and absolutely belted them out. How did he do that.

ZednotZee · 05/03/2021 20:32

Phil Collins is imo widly underrated as a vocalist

ZednotZee · 05/03/2021 20:32

Oh also Mick Hucknall (sorry!)

Pootle40 · 05/03/2021 20:32

Kasey Musgraves

hennaoj · 05/03/2021 20:32

Erik Grönwall (H.E.A.T)
Freddie Mercury

BlackBrowedAlbatross · 05/03/2021 20:34

Jacques Brel
Jennifer Warnes
Lady Gaga
Amy Winehouse
Kirsty McColl
Nina Simone
Jim Morrison
Sinead O'Connor
Arleen Auger
Leontyne Price
Scott Walker
Harry Nilsson
Plus I have a bit of a soft spot for Demi Lovato

DialSquare · 05/03/2021 20:34

Just want to add Janis Joplin.

purrswhileheeats · 05/03/2021 20:34

I always wondered what happened to Rebecca Ferguson. She had a fantastic Macy Gray/Amy Winehouse raspy voice but never seemed to hit the big time. Another Simon Cowel casualty?

Ladybird69 · 05/03/2021 20:34

I love loads of these. I love
Ed Sheeran
Sarah Mclachlan
Sam smith
But best one ever is P!nk there’s nothing that she can’t sing.

gammyhip · 05/03/2021 20:36

Michael Hutchence
Horse McDonald

Roominmyhouse · 05/03/2021 20:37

@Cacacoisfarraige

Should have said Eddie Vedder in my post
I’m sure others works argue but I’m 100% with you!

Definitely George Michael - a stunning voice!
Jeff Buckley - perfection!
Skin - already mentioned, she’s amazing!
Chris Cornell - I loved his voice
Gary Stringer from Reef - they are amazing live!
Mike Patton - awesome range!

ZednotZee · 05/03/2021 20:38

Personally I can't hear anything when I'm looking at Michael Hutchence.

Pootle40 · 05/03/2021 20:40

One more. K D Lang. IMO, this performance of Hallelujah is one of the best performances EVER.

Terrysmyorange · 05/03/2021 20:44

Etta James
Freddie Mercury
Stevie wonder
George Michael
Annie Lennox
Aretha Franklin
Michael Jackson
Mariah Carey
Whitney Houston

RichardMarxisinnocent · 05/03/2021 20:46

@GrouchyKiwi

RichardMarx (love your SN) I am so envious that you have heard Josh live. We were going to go to his All That Echoes tour but it was on when we were going to be in NZ for my Dad's birthday so I missed out. Angry ONE DAY!

I love Sara's voice. Her duet with Josh on Harmony is so good.

How annoying! I saw him on the Straight to You tour a few times, and then on the Stages tour once, his voice is unbelievably good live, and he is really funny too when chatting between songs. You will have an amazing time when you do get to see him!
DarcyJack · 05/03/2021 20:48

Yes to Andy Bell and Rag n bone Man

RichardMarxisinnocent · 05/03/2021 20:58

[quote Pootle40]One more. K D Lang. IMO, this performance of Hallelujah is one of the best performances EVER.

[/quote] Oh my. That is a mindblowingly great performance.
Desmondo2016 · 05/03/2021 20:59

I'm sure I read somewhere once that Katie Melua had the most pitch perfect voice ever. I may have totally made that up though.

boobot1 · 05/03/2021 21:02

Geoff tate
Sebastian bach
Floor jansen

lynsey91 · 05/03/2021 21:03

Cat Stevens
George Michael
Mick Hucknall
Scott Walker
kd Lang
Annie Lennox
Joan Armatrading

I have recently discovered Tom Grennan and I love his voice

Animum2 · 05/03/2021 21:04

Freddie Mercury
George Michael
Tina Turner
Bryan Adams
Gloria Estefan
Prince

carleyemma91 · 05/03/2021 21:05

Rosalia (Spanish singer) Her singing De Plata live is insane.

LarryWasAHappyChap · 05/03/2021 21:10

My personal, top of my head list:
Carly Simon
Kate Bush
Freddie Mercury
Adele
Pink
Elvis
Alanas Morisette
Dolly Parton
Cher

Probably loads more but they sprung to mind right away

Poppins2016 · 05/03/2021 21:12

@Desmondo2016

I'm sure I read somewhere once that Katie Melua had the most pitch perfect voice ever. I may have totally made that up though.
@Desmondo2016 I've read the same. I think Katie Melua has to be added to this list! I'd love to see her live.
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