chrisp65 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 So, this is a combination I really like. I’m quite drawn to being able to hear accents and individuality, over technical ability. Probably just as well if it’s pop that does it for you. Technical proficiency can absolutely kill a song when it appeared to replace authenticity. Think of all those Christmas albums by Russell Watson, Alexander Armstrong, Michael Ball. Excellent in some other field I’m sure, but dead for pop. Larry often gargles razor blades so the matching up with some honey smooth vocals works really well, for me. A very slight hint of Beautiful South about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 3, 2021 Some more: Emmylou Harris Toots Hibbert Dusty Springfield Don Henley Ann Peebles Ofra Haza Bobby Womack Waylon Jennings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted May 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 3, 2021 Karen Carpenter Bryan Ferry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 3 hours ago, veloman said: For what it's worth :- Daryl Hall, Michael McDonald, Teddy Pendegrass, and ... Donald Fagen !!! Recently started listening to West Coast Golden Radio, McDonald is on it a lot either solo or with the Doobies. Exceptional voice. Others I'd have high on my list include The Beach Boys (obvs) but preferably with any Wilson brother singing lead. Peter Cetera Chris Cornell Paul Rogers Lindsey Buckingham CSNY Allan Clarke of the Hollies Jon Anderson Steve Perry This list could be very long if I don't stop now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 1 hour ago, mjmooney said: Don Henley Damn, forgot about him. I’m adding him to the list. Not even for the eagles, literally just for boys of summer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Chucked Kate Bush on the list as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 11 minutes ago, Ingram85 said: Damn, forgot about him. I’m adding him to the list. Not even for the eagles, literally just for boys of summer. I've got all Henley's solo lps, not a duff one among them. Timothy Schmit's stuff from the turn of the century onwards is also wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Probably not a popular choice here but at some point Paramore have become one of my most listened to bands, Hayley Williams has got a great voice. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veloman Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 53 minutes ago, rjw63 said: Recently started listening to West Coast Golden Radio, McDonald is on it a lot either solo or with the Doobies. Exceptional voice. Others I'd have high on my list include .Paul Rogers . An excellent choice (IMO). I always thought both he and Roger Chapman of 'Family' (In My Own Time) had far stronger voices than the preening Robert Plant - who I realise is extremely popular and seems to have gained legendary status. For me , Plant was a victory of style over substance and , according to a mate who played with him in the early days, not a very pleasant fellow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 7 minutes ago, leemond2008 said: Probably not a popular choice here but at some point Paramore have become one of my most listened to bands, Hayley Williams has got a great voice. You’ve just reminded me of a fantastic Scottish singer with a similar voice to Hayley from a band called CHVRCHES. A brilliant singer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 3, 2021 11 minutes ago, veloman said: An excellent choice (IMO). I always thought both he and Roger Chapman of 'Family' (In My Own Time) had far stronger voices than the preening Robert Plant - who I realise is extremely popular and seems to have gained legendary status. For me , Plant was a victory of style over substance and , according to a mate who played with him in the early days, not a very pleasant fellow. Roger Chapman is very much a 'Marmite' choice. I like him, too, but I can see why some people wouldn't. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted May 3, 2021 Moderator Share Posted May 3, 2021 From the world of Reggae, Bim Sherman, Horace Andy and Prince Far-I. I'm tempted to add Lee Sctach Perry, he has such a distinctive voice but he isn't really a singer in the true sense of the word 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted May 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 3, 2021 Glen Campbell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Forgot Joni Mitchell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 3, 2021 9 minutes ago, dAVe80 said: Forgot Joni Mitchell. Marmite, again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Another to my short list, Sandy Denny. The former singer of Fairport Convention. Phenomenal vocalist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 12 minutes ago, dAVe80 said: Forgot Joni Mitchell. Yeah she's in the same category as Bob Dylan - can't stand to listen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 3, 2021 Just now, rjw63 said: Yeah she's in the same category as Bob Dylan - can't stand to listen In both cases, I totally understand, although I love them both. Mitchell is a bona fide musical genius, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, mjmooney said: In both cases, I totally understand, although I love them both. Mitchell is a bona fide musical genius, IMO. I get it. I know people that love her (albeit Americans who actually live in the vicinity she and CSNY used to live) but her voice does nothing at all for me. Prefer stuff like the Wilson sisters of Heart , Linda Ronstadt, or Lzzy Hale when going for female vocals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, rjw63 said: I get it. I know people that love her (albeit Americans who actually live in the vicinity she and CSNY used to live) but her voice does nothing at all for me. Prefer stuff like the Wilson sisters of Heart , Linda Ronstadt, or Lzzy Hale when going for female vocals. Purely as singers, sure (although personally I really like the later Joni doing American songbook standards). But as a composer and musician (particularly guitarist), she's a total original. Wipes the floor with Dylan, if I'm honest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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