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World's three greatest male vocalists?

Posted on 05/26/2017 5:03:05 PM PDT by MNDude

There are thousands of great male singers, but there are probably only a few that you know that really stand out. In your opinion who are the three greatest male vocalists of all time?


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To: MNDude

The most pleasant voice I have ever heard other than my Mother was the actor Ben Johnson.

I have no idea if he could sing.


81 posted on 05/26/2017 5:48:55 PM PDT by yarddog (Romans 8:38-39, For I am persuaded.)
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To: MNDude

Harry Nilsson
Freddie Mercury
Andrea Bocelli


82 posted on 05/26/2017 5:52:03 PM PDT by DoubleNickle
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To: FatherofFive
Steve Winwood...Hooray!

I put Winwood on my list (Comment #58).

So far, I have affirmations for Winwood and Joe Cocker, who has multiple votes.

But no other votes at all for my first choice - Mick Jagger.

83 posted on 05/26/2017 5:53:53 PM PDT by zeestephen
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To: toldyou

Sinatra,

Pavarotti,

Caruso.

Any coincidence most of the top names are italian.


84 posted on 05/26/2017 5:55:41 PM PDT by Chauncey Gardiner
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To: LostInBayport

PERFECT list. Add to that Duncan Sheik and this wins the thread.


85 posted on 05/26/2017 5:57:12 PM PDT by Celerity
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To: Irish Eyes
Andy Williams, Gary Puckett, Phil Collins

No, I'm not trying to start a fight!

86 posted on 05/26/2017 5:59:36 PM PDT by hold_muh_bier (and watch this: 8 years of a Trump Presidency followed by 8 years of a Pence Presidency!)
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Nobody’s mentioned Eric Burdon.


87 posted on 05/26/2017 6:00:57 PM PDT by BipolarBob (The dead know only one thing, it's better to be alive.)
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To: MNDude

Engelbert Humperdinck

Elvis (especially singing “American Trilogy”

Barry Gibb


88 posted on 05/26/2017 6:01:28 PM PDT by Old Grumpy
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To: MNDude

Frank Sinatra, Frank Sinatra, Frank Sinatra.


89 posted on 05/26/2017 6:02:05 PM PDT by 353FMG
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To: MNDude

Johnny Hartman


90 posted on 05/26/2017 6:03:38 PM PDT by crusher (GREEN: Globaloney for the Gullible)
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To: MNDude

During WWII, Stars & Stripes did a poll of American soldiers as to their favorite singer.

It came down to Frank Sinatra and Roy Acuff.

Acuff won easily.


91 posted on 05/26/2017 6:05:11 PM PDT by yarddog (Romans 8:38-39, For I am persuaded.)
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To: MNDude
It's apples and oranges and ultimately subjective.

Some singers are balladeers while others can improvise around a chord, (Sinatra could not do this although Crosby could.) Mel Torme and Ella are the best at vocal improvising.

When done properly, it's the tone poem which captivates, e.g. Bennett at 90 still makes one listen although much of his timbre is gone.

92 posted on 05/26/2017 6:05:13 PM PDT by Banjoguy
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To: brewcrew1965

Finally Robert Plant!


93 posted on 05/26/2017 6:06:09 PM PDT by I-ambush (If we make it, we'll all sit back and laugh, but I fear tomorrow I'll be crying)
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To: MNDude

Lemmy
Tom Jones
Lemmy


94 posted on 05/26/2017 6:06:55 PM PDT by Two Kids' Dad (((( ))))
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To: MNDude

Steve Perry, Geoff Tate, Bruce Dickinson, Sam Cooke, Sammy Hagar, Brian Wilson, Sebastian Bach, Michael Kiske, Tom Keifer.


95 posted on 05/26/2017 6:09:34 PM PDT by Phillyred
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To: Celerity

Thanks. I had to look up Duncan Sheik, but as soon as I saw “Barely Breathing” it clicked. I’ve always liked that song but never knew the artist.

I should also have added Jose Cura to my list. This should have been a top ten list!


96 posted on 05/26/2017 6:09:40 PM PDT by LostInBayport (When there are more people riding in the cart than there are pulling it, the cart stops moving...)
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To: MNDude

Freddy Mercury, Bruce Dickinson and Ronnie James Dio!!! Geoff Tate is up there too


97 posted on 05/26/2017 6:10:12 PM PDT by Mathews (Ecclesiastes 10:2 (NIV), Luke 22:36 (NIV))
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To: MNDude

Any grouping has to have Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra. Bob Dylan???????!!!!!!!!!!


98 posted on 05/26/2017 6:11:48 PM PDT by odawg
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To: MNDude

“Dinosaur” Era:
Frank Sinatra
Bing Crosby
Louie Armstrong
Hank Williams

60’s/70’s Era:
David Bowie
Johnny Cash
Nick Drake

80’s and Beyond Era:
Michael Stipe
Chris Cornell (RIP)
Matt Berninger


99 posted on 05/26/2017 6:13:12 PM PDT by Kenny Bania
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To: fuzzylogic
Draiman singing Sound of Silence gives me chills every time I hear it.

And who can possibly dislike Sons of Plunder or Warrior?

100 posted on 05/26/2017 6:13:29 PM PDT by Two Kids' Dad (((( ))))
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