Posted on 10/25/2010 7:18:49 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd
Maria Callas
Aretha Franklin
Whitney Houston
Celine Dion
Patsy Cline
Patti LaBelle
Mariah Carey
Pat Benatar
Christina Aguilera
Judy Garland
Karen Carpenter is at the top of the list in my book. She had very few peers.
Also, what about Veronica Bennett (Ronettes)? Dionne Warwick?
And if Pat Benatar is on the list (rightfully so great voice), then Deborah Harry deserves a place.
Ewa Demarczyk
Edith Piaf
K.D. Lang Her voice amazes me especially considering how manly she looks.
Linda Ronstadt
Bette Midler
Grace Slick
Barbara Streisand
No Ella Fitzgerald, either.
Nana Mouskouri
Janet Vogel (sang “Yo-u, yo-u, yo-u, ... “for the Skyliner’s “Since I don’t have you.)
The unidentified woman who sings the background in the Token’s version of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.”
The unidentified woman who sings background for the Sandpiper’s version of “Guantanamera.” Hauntingly beautiful.
I think that because Karen Carpenter wasn’t really hip or glamorous enough, she is sometimes overlooked on these kinds of lists.
caddis the elder
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Not a bad list and I do agree with most of your choices. I would also add Martina McBride, but I will admit that the messages in her songs may have influenced my opinion of her voice.
I am sure I will get slammed, but Barbra Streisand also has a great voice. Can’t stand her politics though.
Fun and interesting thread. Thanks for starting it.
You’re right....Linda Ronstadt belongs on that list, I’ll add Bonnie Raitt. Gotta admit that Diana Ross should be in Whitney Houston’s spot. Whitney was put on the list for ONE song.
Basia.
And Mama Cass.
Yet another vote here for Karen Carpenter. Even though some of the songs her dopey brother made her sing were horrific she was an angel with a perfect voice.
And Bonnie Herman from the Singers Unlimited was just as exceptional and quite a pro.
Her rendition of God Bless America for one of the Bill Gaither specials was incredible!
"Ima let you finish, but Beyonce is the greatest female singer of all time!"
I agree. Julie Andrews should be on there too, IMO.
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