bickster Posted May 2, 2021 Moderator Share Posted May 2, 2021 Two people have mentioned Aretha but not a mention for Nina Simone yet? Nina over Aretha for me everytime. (I still like Aretha though) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 2, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 2, 2021 1 hour ago, KenjiOgiwara said: Is it Al Green who has a single with mike bloomfield called stop or something? Seem to remember that was a killer tune. Come to think of it.. the song in my mind is more of a jam. So I guess in this context Al Green was a singer. That was Al Kooper. This is Al Green: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted May 2, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 2, 2021 Loads of grunge in the thread, but no mentions of Layne Staley I do like Sara K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCU Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Chester. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Phil Collins. The voice of a generation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 2, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 2, 2021 (edited) 52 minutes ago, bickster said: Two people have mentioned Aretha but not a mention for Nina Simone yet? Nina over Aretha for me everytime. (I still like Aretha though) Hmmm, yes. Nina was amazingly talented, but a bit... quirky. She did do the definitive version of this, though: https://youtu.be/D5Y11hwjMNs EDIT: No idea why that won't embed properly. Edited May 2, 2021 by mjmooney 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted May 2, 2021 Moderator Share Posted May 2, 2021 13 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Hmmm, yes. Nina was amazingly talented, but a bit... quirky. She did do the definitive version of this, though: https://youtu.be/D5Y11hwjMNs EDIT: No idea why that won't embed properly. Her fast version of House of the RIsing Sun is sublime in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Tegis said: Loads of grunge in the thread, but no mentions of Layne Staley Great shout that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 3 hours ago, Seat68 said: I love Anita Carters voice. She has so much beauty in her tone. Its just a joy to hear anything she puts her voice to. Strictly voice, late period Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash, they have weather in their vocals. Just so much character. Finally Curtis Mayfield. Not a big fan of the man, don’t know much by him other than I love his voice. Curtis Mayfield I knew a woman that went out with his son Todd Mayfield. Great vocalists. Harry Nillson had a great voice, Isaac Hayes I loved his voice, Bowie - life on mars not an easy sing. Maybe not everybody's taste but I loved Amy winehouse's singing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted May 2, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 2, 2021 Mike Patton for me. The guy can do the absolute lot, and do it all incredibly well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il_serpente Posted May 2, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 2, 2021 47 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Hmmm, yes. Nina was amazingly talented, but a bit... quirky. She did do the definitive version of this, though: This. Was just listening to it a couple of nights ago. So soulful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il_serpente Posted May 2, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 2, 2021 (edited) Not everyone’s cup of tea, but David Sylvian. Stevie Wonder Gregg Allman Howlin’ Wolf (kind of like Dylan: not a great pure singing voice, but perfect for the material) Etta James Beth Gibbons Pre-fame, pre-belting out anthems Sia (eg, with Zero 7) Edited May 2, 2021 by il_serpente Adding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 2, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 2, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, il_serpente said: Not everyone’s cup of tea, but David Sylvian. Stevie Wonder Gregg Allman Howlin’ Wolf (kind of like Dylan: not a great pure singing voice, but perfect for the material) Etta James Good calls, all. Howlin' Wolf was the template for Captain Beefheart and Tom Waits. Edited May 2, 2021 by mjmooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 (edited) Yeah probably the big soul voices. Aretha, Otis, Marvin, Curtis, Smokey, Al Green have been mentioned. Also Etta James, Ronnie Spector, Mavis Staples. Beach Boys harmonies are obviously great, and would probably single Carl Wilson out. Jeff Buckley is amazing. Junior Murvin and Jimmy Cliff are two voices that stand out. Also a big Phyllis Dillon fan. Probably missing some big favourites, and I'll probably come back and wonder how I missed them? Edited May 2, 2021 by dAVe80 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veloman Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 7 hours ago, mjmooney said: Good calls, all. Howlin' Wolf was the template for Captain Beefheart and Tom Waits. I actually saw Howlin' Wolf (Chester Burnett) at a Folk/Blues Festival in Birmingham Town Hall , about 1963. Also featured Sugar Pie De Santo, Hammie Nixon and Sleepy John Estes, Lighting' Hopkins and others I can't remember. I remember they said at the time that they had never played to an all white audience before. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veloman Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 For what it's worth :- Daryl Hall, Michael McDonald, Teddy Pendegrass, and ... Donald Fagen !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 i'll chuck in caleb followill of kings of leon again more for the fact that his voice as part of an instrument for that band, its not necessarily unique but it definitely makes them stand apart from a lot of the bands they were fighting for space with at the time, mainly the UK ones in the 00s, if he didnt have that voice i dont think KOL are anywhere near what they are today, it is absolutely key to them add to that that he can actually sing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted May 3, 2021 Moderator Share Posted May 3, 2021 Y’all forgot to write down Hope Sandoval…and Grace Slick…and Stevie Nicks…and Liz Frazer Me, I’ll add Nick Cave, Mimi Parker for now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted May 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, Designer1 said: Mike Patton for me. The guy can do the absolute lot, and do it all incredibly well. Ohh, good one. Geoff Tate (despite appearing like a bit of a loon) Edited May 3, 2021 by Tegis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted May 3, 2021 Moderator Share Posted May 3, 2021 Skye Edwards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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