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Which singers CAN REALLY WOW sing?

441 replies

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:
TrashPanda · 05/03/2021 16:08

Mitch Grassi
Freddie Mercury
Annie Lennox

justanotherneighinparadise · 05/03/2021 16:09

Jennifer Hudson

MoChridhe · 05/03/2021 16:10

Agree with OPs list. Also
Michael Bolton
Luther

DGRossetti · 05/03/2021 16:11

How can we get this far in and no one mention the amazing Maddy Prior ?

Consistently good live ...

GinWithLime · 05/03/2021 16:11

Jessie J

MoChridhe · 05/03/2021 16:11

Sia

QuieterMass · 05/03/2021 16:12

Shirley Bassey, the early stuff before the mannerisms took over. 'What now my love' is my fave:

Wiglio · 05/03/2021 16:14

David Draiman

Giggorata · 05/03/2021 16:14

Yes, I forgot Etta James and Maddie Prior, also Sam Browne, whose voice has sadly been damaged now.

rainbowcakes · 05/03/2021 16:14

Perrie from little mix

Alexandernevermind · 05/03/2021 16:16

Ooh, so many. Classics:
Prince, obviously (my user name is the give away!)
Bono from U2
George Michael
David Bowie
Modern(ish):
Adele
Bruno Mars
Pink
Those lads from BTS (I have a teen DD) are surprisingly good

SplendidSuns1000 · 05/03/2021 16:17

Robert Plant
Peter Steele
Amy Winehouse
Jeff Buckley
Nick Drake
Janis Joplin

BabcockPeggy · 05/03/2021 16:18

Tom Chaplin

Alexandernevermind · 05/03/2021 16:18

And how could I forget Andrea Bocelli!!

Frogsareflyinginfromthewest · 05/03/2021 16:19

Karen Carpenter. Such a pure voice..
Susan Boyle

Echobelly · 05/03/2021 16:20

I'm actually trained classical singer, so quite critical, but I'd say the most 'wow' singers I've heard live are:

Matt Bellamy of Muse
Skin from Skunk Anasie
Natacha Atlas

Echobelly · 05/03/2021 16:21

Oh, and Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age

Nat6999 · 05/03/2021 16:21

Paul Weller
George Michael
Paul Young

plumpuddisnice · 05/03/2021 16:24

George Michael
Whitney Houston (loved her and George's duet)
Mariah Carey
Alicia Myers
Barry White
Marvin Gaye
Aretha Franklin
Garfield Flemming
Adele
Amy Whinehouse
Angie Stone
Mary J Blige
Christina Aguilera
Lauryn Hill

JonSnowedUnder · 05/03/2021 16:25

Bono
David Draiman
Chester Bennington

This is probably random but Lee from Blue - was listening to Breathe Easy yesterday and he was actually amazing!

takingmytimeonmyride · 05/03/2021 16:28

@BabcockPeggy

Tom Chaplin
Yes, that's who I was going to say. Keane were amazing live. His voice is absolutely lovely.
Ithinkhedidit · 05/03/2021 16:28

Lady Gaga is incredible. Saw her live with a group of friends and really wasn't expecting much but WOW! I don't know why she autotunes her tracks so much, her voice is absolutely fantastic. I was blown away and have been a fan ever since!

covetingthepreciousthings · 05/03/2021 16:28

Agree with PP about Lady Gaga not getting enough credit for her vocals. I've seen her twice now and been blown away both times, incredible voice and versatile too.

Gouldengirl9 · 05/03/2021 16:30

Shirley bassey
Jessie j
Beverly Knight.

HerculePoirotsGreyCells · 05/03/2021 16:31

As a fan of the masked singer (don't judge)

Nicola Roberts
LeAnn Rimes

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