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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:
DingoWings · 05/03/2021 18:04

Sinead O'Connor

PolaDeVeboise · 05/03/2021 18:05

George Michael - the best.
Adam Lambert - a revelation.
Mark Feehily - genuinely gives me goosebumps.
Roy Orbison - as above
Dolly Parton - full of emotion
Tammy Wynette - as above
Jessie J - agree, underrated.
Ga Ga - amazing.

Retrogal · 05/03/2021 18:06

Thank you for the recommendation @DialSquare

Bellablahhole · 05/03/2021 18:06

Karen Carpenter
Adele
Freddie Mercury
Michael Stipe

Firebird83 · 05/03/2021 18:07

Karen Carpenter
Eva Cassidy
James Taylor

PolaDeVeboise · 05/03/2021 18:08

Oooh, forgot Marti Pellow - so soulful.

ichundich · 05/03/2021 18:10

George Michael
Madonna
Cyndie Lauper
Robbie Williams
Taylor Swift
Sia

Neversaygoodbye · 05/03/2021 18:10

Jon Bon Jovi, not so much now sadly but saw Bon Jovi live in Hyde Park 2003, brilliant concert.
James Bay also seen live.

KeflavikAirport · 05/03/2021 18:10

Renata Tebaldi

JadeSeahorse · 05/03/2021 18:18

Adam Lambert is outstanding!

Also Jungkook and Jimin from BTS are superb!

Dowser · 05/03/2021 18:20

Whitney Houston
Freddie Mercury
Julie Andrew’s
Mama cass
Tom Jones

I think they were in a league of their own

Susie477 · 05/03/2021 18:20

Tom Chaplin. His live versions of Queen songs are astonishingly good.

Dowser · 05/03/2021 18:20

Yes Karen carpenter as well
Shocked I forget her

KeflavikAirport · 05/03/2021 18:20

Actually no, Kathleen Ferrier

Dowser · 05/03/2021 18:24

Oh gosh yes
Art Garfunkel.. fabulous voice
I think meat loaf was opera trained

JimLaheysWhiskeyBottle · 05/03/2021 18:24

Alice Cooper has an incredible voice live.

Simon Fowler from Ocean Colour Scene has an absolutely beautiful voice live, especially on the acoustic tours. Beautiful.

flappityflippers1 · 05/03/2021 18:28

I was pleasantly surprised by Ellie Goulding

Katherine Jenkins - just wow. wow. wow. wow. wow. wow.

Agree with Pink

WhateverJohnnyMcNofriends · 05/03/2021 18:29

Layne Staley and Chris Cornell

Chris had a 4 octave range which is incredible.

Layne had such power, he was incredible.

Dowser · 05/03/2021 18:29

Oh god yes maddie pryor still doing the rounds a few years ago
Judith Durham another lovely clear voice
Dusty Springfield
Lulu,s shout still gives me goosebumps

Eyesofdisarray · 05/03/2021 18:30

Jessye Norman
Freddie Mercury 🥰
Mike Patton - incredible range 🥰
Stevie Nicks
Otis Redding
Hugh Cornwell
Dave Grohl 🥰
Kate Bush

flappityflippers1 · 05/03/2021 18:31

Can't believe I forgot Josh Groban!! - could listen to him forever and not be bored

WinniePig · 05/03/2021 18:32

Mick Hucknall
Lead singer of James...Tim Booth
Ariana Grande

JMAngel1 · 05/03/2021 18:32

Ray LaMontagne
Otis Redding
Neil Diamond
Natalie Merchant
Gladys Knight

Cam77 · 05/03/2021 18:32

Eva Cassidy
Amy Winehouse
Karen Carpenter
Beyoncé
James Dean Bradfield
Paul McCartney (in the Beatles days)
Liam Gallagher (especially in the early days)

All terrific singers. Adele and Gaga have powerful voices, but not a fan of either’s tone or vocal style.

flappityflippers1 · 05/03/2021 18:32

@ItsReallyOnlyMe

Saw a Netflix documentary on Adam Lambert - wow - he's impressive.
My DH saw him perform with Queen and was absolutely blown away
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