[Niamh.]

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[Kate!]

Beautiful voice. Love their song Top of the World.

[Amy Jade]

Leona >

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Amy Jade

Leona >

She can hit all the notes but she's missing the richness Karen has in her voice and the depth. Was listening to Tracy Chapman earlier as well love her voice too, I think I'm more of a fan of deeper, lower singing voices in both Male and female singers. They have more character for me

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

She can hit all the notes but she's missing the richness Karen has in her voice and the depth. Was listening to Tracy Chapman earlier as well love her voice too, I think I'm more of a fan of deeper, lower singing voices in both Male and female singers. They have more character for me

Rumour reminded me of a mix of Karen Carpenter and Dusty Springfield.

I have to say, Karen Carpenter's voice was exquisite, like cut class.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

Rumour reminded me of a mix of Karen Carpenter and Dusty Springfield.



I have to say, Karen Carpenter's voice was exquisite, like cut class.

There was just something really special about Karen's voice, I cant even put my finger on exactly what it is. Cut glass is a good description though.

[Livia]

I'm besotted with this... and kd's voice in general.

Youtube video

And running a close second.. one of the best singer-songwriters ever imo...

Youtube video

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[LukeB]

Whitney Houston >

[Ammi]

...Karen Carpenter.....she would definitely be in my top 5 female vocalists...hmmmm, Karen, Aretha, Barbra...and maybe Annie Lennox..I’ll have to think for my 5th one...(..and they’re in no particular order etc..)..

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Ammi

...Karen Carpenter.....she would definitely be in my top 5 female vocalists...hmmmm, Kate, Aretha, Barbra...and maybe Annie Lennox..I’ll have to think for my 5th one...(..and they’re in no particular order etc..)..

Kate's is great yeah very unusual and distinct. Macy Grey as well I like the grittiness of hers

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Kate's is great yeah very unusual and distinct. Macy Grey as well I like the grittiness of hers

...for some reason my spell check changed that..I typed it in as Karen and it didn’t like it.....who the heck is Kate.....

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Ammi

...for some reason my spell check changed that..I typed it in as Karen and it didn’t like it.....who the heck is Kate.....

Kate Bush I thought you meant love her

[Ammi]

..Adele’s voice is pretty incredible obviously...

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by LukeB

Whitney Houston >

Of the big voiced power houses she would be my choice too but they're not the type of voices I really love

[Dogeatdog]

Was just about to post Aretha Franklin but TSR beat me to it.

[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by Big Evil

Was just about to post Aretha Franklin but TSR beat me to it.

I'm just doing the lord's work.

[Twosugars]

Sinead O'Connor

Alison Moyet is also worthy consideration

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

Sinead O'Connor

Alison Moyet is also worthy consideration

Sineads voice hasn't aged well. I always preferred Dolores O'Riordans of the Irish singers though

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Sineads voice hasn't aged well. I always preferred Dolores O'Riordans of the Irish singers though

Disagree. I always go to her gigs whenever she is in London and her voice sounds as good as ever

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

Disagree. I always go to her gigs whenever she is in London and her voice sounds as good as ever

What venues does she play in

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by Cherie

What venues does she play in

Medium sized these days, shepherd's Bush empire, palladium, hammersmith apollo


But always full, she's got loyal fan following

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

Disagree. I always go to her gigs whenever she is in London and her voice sounds as good as ever

She sang live on a talk show here a few weeks back and sounded brutal

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

She sang live on a talk show here a few weeks back and sounded brutal

Maybe had an off day or a cold

[LaLaLand]

There’s just something about female vocalists of the 60’s/70’s and earlier that was so classy and “perfect” voice wise. You just don’t hear those kinds of tones and vocal maturity enough anymore Yano? The majority of current chart topping women sound too similar imo. Karen Carpenter was just incredible.

I must say though if you like Karen, have you heard of Rumer? British singer who literally sounds just like Karen it’s scary.

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[Niamh.]

She's really good LaLa, still missing something that Karen had though