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To say that Craig David is the best vocalist in the UK?

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Blisssful10 · 08/02/2025 21:53

Saw CD in Milton Keynes last night and his voice was of incredible - of angelic perfection. It was incredible to hear him live. I read today that Elton John said in 2013 that he thought CD had the best voice in the UK.

Just can't stop thinking about how good CD sounded last night!

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Blisssful10 · 08/02/2025 22:35

CoastalCalm · 08/02/2025 22:33

Is your name Tanya OP ?

No not Tanya!

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TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 08/02/2025 22:36

I didn't know he could sing, but I liked him in Red Dwarf. Very funny. I think he was in Emmerdale too.

RIPVPROG · 08/02/2025 22:36

I can't take anyone seriously who says their own name that much.

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Blisssful10 · 08/02/2025 22:37

RIPVPROG · 08/02/2025 22:36

I can't take anyone seriously who says their own name that much.

There is an element of cheese but that doesn't detract from any of it for me!

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Bjorkdidit · 08/02/2025 22:38

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 08/02/2025 22:36

I didn't know he could sing, but I liked him in Red Dwarf. Very funny. I think he was in Emmerdale too.

Am I missing something or is that an unfunny and likely racist 'joke'?

CosyAutumn · 08/02/2025 22:38

Craig David played Bongo's Bingo in Liverpool a couple of years ago after the bingo had finished, and he did a really good job of clearing the venue.

Examconfusion · 08/02/2025 22:38

LuluBlakey1 · 08/02/2025 22:34

Nothing about Craig David 's music appeals to me.

Leigh Francis has never been funny.

Me too. I hate his music. And I can't understand why people watch Keith Lemon. Awful.

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Blisssful10 · 08/02/2025 22:38

Bjorkdidit · 08/02/2025 22:38

Am I missing something or is that an unfunny and likely racist 'joke'?

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I wondered the same

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Jellykat · 08/02/2025 22:40

Craig David impressed you more then George? Shock
Get yourself to Boots on Monday, you clearly need a hearing test!

Lonelycrab · 08/02/2025 22:41

Crayyyyg Dahhhyyyyvid!!!!

Of course you’re being bloody unreasonable op.

Reugny · 08/02/2025 22:41

Blisssful10 · 08/02/2025 22:32

I agree Lemar should have had more success not sure why things dries up for him back in the day.

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Signed the wrong contracts so didn't have free rein to get the right people to work with.

SlaveToAGoldenRetriever · 08/02/2025 22:41

Wouldn’t say that he’s the best but I really enjoy his songs, especially the older ones.

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Blisssful10 · 08/02/2025 22:42

Jellykat · 08/02/2025 22:40

Craig David impressed you more then George? Shock
Get yourself to Boots on Monday, you clearly need a hearing test!

George impressed me greatly but CD edged GM slightly last night. I think CD is getting better and better that was really what the thread was supposed to be about.

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Reugny · 08/02/2025 22:43

Bjorkdidit · 08/02/2025 22:38

Am I missing something or is that an unfunny and likely racist 'joke'?

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Keith Lemon apologised for his racist behaviour a few years back.

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Blisssful10 · 08/02/2025 22:46

Reugny · 08/02/2025 22:43

Keith Lemon apologised for his racist behaviour a few years back.

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KL apologised to CD which was very magnanimous of him cough. CD was so upset about the fact KL kept rinsing his sharpie beard joke for so long (probably because KL didn't have any other material) thatvCD went to live in miami for 5 years or something. Then came back to the UK and lived in a hotel at Heathrow airport for 2 years. Because of the hilarious effect of horrible bullying jokes that yes had an element of racism about them.

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DiscoBaIIs · 08/02/2025 22:46

He was the random guest who came on stage to duet with Coldplay when I was at a Coldplay concert a couple of years ago, and he was excellent, and the crowd loved him.

Not sure I'd say he's the best (Elton, maybe!), but certainly excellent and a great performer.

Chuchoter · 08/02/2025 22:49

Have not heard his voice or his songs in years as he was crap.

Looked him up on YouTube to see his recent work and he's marginally better.

%3D
Thirteenblackcat · 08/02/2025 22:49

I think he has a lovely voice. I believe Leigh Francis damaged his career at a pivotal time

Turneresque · 08/02/2025 22:50

Best male vocalist in the UK is Richard Ashcroft by a mile.
but that’s just my opinion.
We all have different tastes I guess and that’s what makes the world go around.

natalieplusone · 08/02/2025 22:50

@BatchCookBabe

I liked it when he did Mel B 😆😆😆

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Blisssful10 · 08/02/2025 22:51

Thirteenblackcat · 08/02/2025 22:49

I think he has a lovely voice. I believe Leigh Francis damaged his career at a pivotal time

Don't worry I can confirm after the performance last night that CD is having the last laugh. And he probably js actually laughing which is more than KL's audience did! Lols!

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PickledMuffin · 08/02/2025 22:51

I have so much respect for him. A family member of mine was dying, and she loved him. He came to see her and it made her day. best vocalist or not (I think he is) he's a lovely person.

theteachesofleeches · 08/02/2025 22:52

HE SINGS LIKE AN ANGEL! 😂

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Blisssful10 · 08/02/2025 22:53

PickledMuffin · 08/02/2025 22:51

I have so much respect for him. A family member of mine was dying, and she loved him. He came to see her and it made her day. best vocalist or not (I think he is) he's a lovely person.

Agreed. He comes across as a really kind and deep person.

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Mrburnshound · 08/02/2025 22:54

I saw him live recent-ish - ly and be was fantastic, really skilled and entertaining