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Or 21st century if you like.
My vote would have to go to Robert Plant - possibly one of the best voices ever! Seen him live, and he sounds just as good in concert too (and he's a local lad!)
Jay Kay has got a great voice too.
Also Mick Jagger - not technically brilliant, but absolutely perfect for the Stones.
GiRTh
06-03-2007, 05:58 PM
Loads.
Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Elvis, Robert Plant, Whitney in her prime, Leann Rhimes - That's right, got a problem?, Freddie Mercury, Mariah Carey in her prime, Jeff Buckley, Kurt Cobain. I could go on
Lauren
06-03-2007, 05:59 PM
Jeff Buckley, hands down. 8 octave range, with subtle haunting tones.. Oooh.
And not many will agree with this, but Ian Astbury has one of those voices that you can't mistake. So unique.
Damon Albarn, too for much the same reasons.
I'd agree with Ian Astbury. Saw him live last month as the singer for Riders On The Storm - amazing voice.
Aretha Franklin of course. Jeff Buckley - would have to agree with that. His version of Lilac Wine is beautiful.
Jon Bon Jovi, Chris Cornell, Donny Hathaway,Prince and loads more.
Lauren
06-03-2007, 06:05 PM
I agree with Dan on Chris Cornell.
I know I use this word too much, but once again his voice is haunting. Prefer Audioslave-days though.
I first heard him when he was still in Soundgarden and heard Black Hole Sun on top of the pops and thought he was a good singer, I was proably only about 6 at the time.
The_Hitman
06-03-2007, 06:20 PM
Me. Unquestionably.
My close rivals would be Sam Cooke, Mr. Presley, Marvin Gaye, Lennon, Marley, Buckley, Cobain, Dean Martin, Crosby, Daltrey, Mercury....I could go on.
Ruth, I must say, I dont often disagree with you but I have to on Robert Plant. That high pitched yowling is just awful. Must be a girl thing.
If it were the birds...
Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Dusty Springfield, Randy Crawford..... one of them or maybe a few others
GiRTh
06-03-2007, 06:40 PM
Robert Plant had a very impressive falsetto that he liked to show off when he could!!!:hugesmile:
SiMoN!
06-03-2007, 08:15 PM
New-ish People - James Morrison, Justin Timberlake, Gavin DeGraw and Gnarls Barkley
Old People - Freddi Mercury, Mariah Carey and Paul Weller
Jeff Buckley without a doubt...I could fall asleep to his voice every night!
GiRTh
07-03-2007, 11:52 AM
I think George Michael has a good voice, not great but good.
By the way, there's no way Jeff Buckley has an eight octave range. These things are always exaggerated. Apparently Mariah Carey only has a five octave range and she sings in the whistle range,so there's now way Jeff Buckley has an eight octave range. Who was it who posted that false info.
Chocolate
07-03-2007, 12:27 PM
Whitney Houston
Arneldo
07-03-2007, 04:05 PM
Freddy Mercury :thumbs:
Also, Michael Jackson.
Sophii3x
07-03-2007, 04:07 PM
Has anyone heared Katherine Jenkins' voice? It's incredible!
Arneldo
07-03-2007, 04:14 PM
Originally posted by Sophii3x
Has anyone heared Katherine Jenkins' voice? It's incredible!
Isnt she the one who appers on BBLB sometimes?
Sophii3x
07-03-2007, 04:24 PM
Originally posted by bb4eva
Originally posted by Sophii3x
Has anyone heared Katherine Jenkins' voice? It's incredible!
Isnt she the one who appers on BBLB sometimes?
No, I don't think so!
She's welsh and an opera singer and usually sings the welsh anthem before rygby matches.
GiRTh
07-03-2007, 05:14 PM
I've heard of her Soph. I think opera singers are different they appeal to a different demographic.
MarkWaldorf
07-03-2007, 05:37 PM
Based on who I've heard; Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Whitney and so on.
Emilee
07-03-2007, 05:38 PM
Yer deffinatley beyonce has to be up there.
Emilee
07-03-2007, 05:39 PM
:thumbs2:
Miss Aguilara has an awesoem voice.
James Morrison aswell of course!
MarkWaldorf
07-03-2007, 05:40 PM
Ohhh, and Christina Aguilera. :laugh:
GiRTh
07-03-2007, 05:48 PM
All the recent ones again!!!!
How about Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday, Dusty Springfield, Luther Vandross. All are readily available if you want to check them out.
How about Brian McKnight. I think he's the best contemporary singer but I bet most of you haven't heard of him, not played on Radio 1 you see.
Janis Joplin was another great female singer
And Midge Ure from Ultravox..Ohh and The lead singer from Human League..Can't remeber his name!
Princess
07-03-2007, 10:16 PM
Originally posted by Markus™
Ohhh, and Christina Aguilera. :laugh:
Totally Christina,also for modern ones Kelly Clarkson is amazing.
Originally posted by Elz_Belz
Janis Joplin was another great female singer
And Midge Ure from Ultravox..Ohh and The lead singer from Human League..Can't remeber his name!
Phil Oakey :spin2:
Legend
07-03-2007, 10:52 PM
Sam Cooke without a shadow for me, i'm constantly listening to him.
I love Dan Hill's voice on 'Sometimes When We Touch' too although is he even alive now? :tongue:
Christina Aguilera too and i love Joss Stone's voice too. Jennifer Holiday too, well for one of her songs at least.
Lauren
07-03-2007, 10:58 PM
Originally posted by GRiT
I think George Michael has a good voice, not great but good.
By the way, there's no way Jeff Buckley has an eight octave range. These things are always exaggerated. Apparently Mariah Carey only has a five octave range and she sings in the whistle range,so there's now way Jeff Buckley has an eight octave range. Who was it who posted that false info.
It was on a website but after further research I've found out it was 4 octave during most of his career, and 5 octave at the height of his career when he died.
Psylocke
08-03-2007, 01:38 AM
ALL you bitches are wrong LOL
Karen Carpenter,The BEST voice in music ever.
and whoever said Christina Aguilera LMAO,NO!!!!
Meh,it's all subjective :joker:
Originally posted by Dan_
Originally posted by Elz_Belz
Janis Joplin was another great female singer
And Midge Ure from Ultravox..Ohh and The lead singer from Human League..Can't remeber his name!
Phil Oakey :spin2:
OMG Dan, You have heard of Human League!!! I thought it was just my Mum and Dad and me that liked them haha.
And there's also Meatloaf, Karen Carpenter, Freddy Mercury..and a few more oldies that are awesome..Whitney, Dionne Warwick.
And Phyloke or however you spell it..Christina has a very good voice IMO, Better then yours i'm sure :wink: Unless you can sing better then dont laugh at other peoples opinions! You have a habit of doing this :nono:
Originally posted by Elz_Belz
Originally posted by Dan_
Originally posted by Elz_Belz
Janis Joplin was another great female singer
And Midge Ure from Ultravox..Ohh and The lead singer from Human League..Can't remeber his name!
Phil Oakey :spin2:
OMG Dan, You have heard of Human League!!! I thought it was just my Mum and Dad and me that liked them haha.
And there's also Meatloaf, Karen Carpenter, Freddy Mercury..and a few more oldies that are awesome..Whitney, Dionne Warwick.
And Phyloke or however you spell it..Christina has a very good voice IMO, Better then yours i'm sure :wink: Unless you can sing better then dont laugh at other peoples opinions! You have a habit of doing this :nono:
Yeah I've heard of them, my dad likes them and plenty of other 80's bands and I must have taken it all in.
GiRTh
08-03-2007, 01:03 PM
I think we should split this into Male and Female.
I think we should all dance to Human League!
Don't you want me baaaby?! :dance:
Dusty Springfield - amazing voice.
MarkWaldorf
08-03-2007, 03:48 PM
Jennifer Hudson :angel:
Freddie Jackson, love that song rock me tonight.Alexander O'Neal is another great singer.
GiRTh
08-03-2007, 03:53 PM
Barry from Eastenders
MarkWaldorf
08-03-2007, 04:00 PM
^:laugh3:
Originally posted by GRiT
Barry from Eastenders
LMFAO!! :joker:
Alison Moyet has an awesome voice!
And Tracy Chapman
SiMoN!
22-03-2007, 03:39 PM
James Morrison & Gavin DeGraw best of all time 4 me
Originally posted by SiMoN!
James Morrison & Gavin DeGraw best of all time 4 me
Yeah James Morrison is good but best of all time for me is Lemar.
SiMoN!
22-03-2007, 03:47 PM
Originally posted by Jay
Originally posted by SiMoN!
James Morrison & Gavin DeGraw best of all time 4 me
Yeah James Morrison is good but best of all time for me is Lemar.
lol Lemar is good - Dance Dance is a great song
Dr43%er
22-03-2007, 05:17 PM
I am still dancing to the Human League :dance: :cheer: :elephant: :thumbs2:
louise100
22-03-2007, 05:34 PM
I have been known to dust the front room to abit of human league :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Chrizzle
22-03-2007, 06:15 PM
All those warbly outstanding voices such as Mariah, Whitney, Xtina, and Leona.
All have amazing voices!
Originally posted by Dr43%er
I am still dancing to the Human League :dance: :cheer: :elephant: :thumbs2:
OMG I LOVE HUMAN LEAGUE!
Obsession and Mirror man..Oh and don't you want me are all awesome!
Psylocke
22-03-2007, 06:58 PM
Originally posted by Ella
Originally posted by Dan_
Originally posted by Elz_Belz
Janis Joplin was another great female singer
And Midge Ure from Ultravox..Ohh and The lead singer from Human League..Can't remeber his name!
Phil Oakey :spin2:
OMG Dan, You have heard of Human League!!! I thought it was just my Mum and Dad and me that liked them haha.
And there's also Meatloaf, Karen Carpenter, Freddy Mercury..and a few more oldies that are awesome..Whitney, Dionne Warwick.
And Phyloke or however you spell it..Christina has a very good voice IMO, Better then yours i'm sure :wink: Unless you can sing better then dont laugh at other peoples opinions! You have a habit of doing this :nono:
Ive seen Human League twice now.They are really great.
Oh and Christina not having a good voice ,comparing her to Karen Carpenter Billie Holiday Aretha Franklin etc is disgusting ,its not an oppinion,it should be common sence :laugh:
The girl isnt all that live either.
Cat Stevens also has a good voice!
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