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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: WhoisAlanGreenspan?

I’m playing pedal steel on Every Thought Of You, and rocking lapsteel on Fargoi. Neil is amazing! Hugely popular in Europe and Asia. He does long tours in China every year. But here in the US, we listen to Rap. Sad state of affairs, eh?


141 posted on 05/26/2017 7:28:57 PM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra (Don't touch that thing Don't let anybody touch that thing!I'm a Doctor and I won't touch that thing!)
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To: SomeCallMeTim

Jim Reeves
Marty Robbins
Roy Orbison


142 posted on 05/26/2017 7:31:37 PM PDT by JustaCowgirl ( If a regime would be happier in the afterlife than this life, that regime is not subject to threats)
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To: All
One of my votes would be for Reese Brown.

I am sure that no one here has ever heard of him unless you were a member of the Hollywood United Methodist Church in the early 1970's. He could bring tears to the eye of a statue with his singing of 'The Old Rugged Cross' or 'How Great Thou Art'.

The point being, there are millions of singers that we have never heard of who are just as talented as the famous ones that are listed in the posts above. They just never had the publicity or stage to make their mark.

143 posted on 05/26/2017 7:38:29 PM PDT by 11Bush
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To: dfwgator

Hilarious skit.

Tom Petty could have been included too.

I remember an SNL skit from years ago in which Tom Petty and Bob Dylan appeared on “Weekend Update”. Of course, I mean SNL actors portraying Petty & Dylan.

No one could understand either one of them. They were just speaking unintelligibly, just as in the skit you posted.


144 posted on 05/26/2017 7:43:36 PM PDT by CrimsonTidegirl (Still deplorable.)
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To: MNDude

Sinatra, Carmen McRae, Nat King Cole/Tom Jones


145 posted on 05/26/2017 7:52:16 PM PDT by topspinr
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To: Fungi
I agree. Based on what? Jon Anderson ('Yes' primary vocalist) was an amazing unique vocal, an almost soprano alto male sound that was not falsetto, but did you ever see that guy? Very small person compared to the rest on stage but no doubt a huge talent and a creative genius in his own way.

Looking at Bob Dillon and Bruce Morrison, a couple of guys who actually couldn't sing at all but whose poetry, creativity, and the era they were in carried the day and their fame forward.

Elvis could sing pretty good. He used the pelvis outlandish bit to get famous. Do we separate raw talent from marketing or consider it all the same?

146 posted on 05/26/2017 7:52:28 PM PDT by WhoisAlanGreenspan?
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To: MNDude

Willie Nelson
George Strait
Barry White

Lock the doors, light the candles and just keep the lemon drop martinis in the fridge!!....Could listen to all three on a patio at the coast all night just listening to the wind and the waves....ahhhh!, I gotta get Mr. YGTG to do this after we finish building our home!!


147 posted on 05/26/2017 7:56:12 PM PDT by YouGoTexasGirl
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To: MNDude

Jack Haley, The Tin Man from The Wizard Of Oz

Bing Crosby

Louis Armstrong


148 posted on 05/26/2017 7:57:09 PM PDT by onedoug
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To: MNDude

I’d toss in Michael Sadler of saga, head dell of Boston, and Roy khan of kamelot. Great voices all


149 posted on 05/26/2017 8:01:41 PM PDT by Kommodor (Terrorist, Journalist or Democrat? I can't tell the difference.)
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To: YouGoTexasGirl

this cannot be a serious thread. it took 123 responses
for someone to mention Johnny Mathis. leads me to believe that some folks cannot hear very well. that being said however I will note that we are all entitled to our opinion.

for after all, without variety we wouldn’t have a horse race.


150 posted on 05/26/2017 8:02:52 PM PDT by tenthirteen
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra
I'm in Detroit mostly when I hear the floor shacking nonsense that rattles my teeth and everything else. The lyrics always include f-this and bitch-that and I truly feel sorry for those who consider that entertainment, but I'm just some old guy who is supposed to complain about young people. It's what I do.

However, I admit I enjoy it!

151 posted on 05/26/2017 8:03:39 PM PDT by WhoisAlanGreenspan?
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To: MNDude

LOTS of great vocalists listed on this thread.

But the question is, can they do it live?

Elvis - The King (of rock and roll).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwqbuus8QPU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBY17ni7Unk

Mike Matijevic - Steel Heart and voice behind the movie Rock Star

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZICSurN65WY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa7QYqaHsCg (recorded a few weeks ago)

Scott Stapp - Creed. Buckle up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kpF19GTC0U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UuEs1vU7OI


152 posted on 05/26/2017 8:12:46 PM PDT by Golden Eagle (In God We Trust)
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To: MNDude

4 later enjoyment. Thanks


153 posted on 05/26/2017 8:14:11 PM PDT by I_be_tc
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To: tenthirteen

Yes, three was very hard for me! Fortunately, I had been to all these concerts and loved their music.

Personally, I love a huge variety of music...just depending on my need for it. I love Praise music and drift into sleep many nights from a local band whose lead vocal sends me into peaceful dreams...even before the CD is finished!

Amazing Grace How Sweet the Sound...My Chains are gone!!


154 posted on 05/26/2017 8:20:24 PM PDT by YouGoTexasGirl
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To: dfwgator

Who else?


155 posted on 05/26/2017 8:43:58 PM PDT by gymbeau (America...already becoming great again!)
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To: SomeCallMeTim

Andea Bocelli
Frank Sinatra
Freddie Mercury

This is the correct answer. I’ve seen the first two live.


156 posted on 05/26/2017 8:48:27 PM PDT by Wyatt's Torch
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To: MNDude

Luciano Pavarotti.
No one else comes close.


157 posted on 05/26/2017 8:53:37 PM PDT by Albion Wilde ("We will be one people, under one God, saluting one American flag." --Donald Trump)
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To: Wyatt's Torch
Freddie Mercury

Not in my top 50, or maybe even 100. Sounds terrible live. IMO! Not that you would like my list, either, just saying I really consider him more of an act, than a vocalist.

158 posted on 05/26/2017 8:59:56 PM PDT by Golden Eagle (In God We Trust)
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To: MNDude

All of mine have been taken (Jim Morrison, Roy Orbison, Elvis, etc) so I’d just like to add Smokey Robinson.


159 posted on 05/26/2017 9:15:27 PM PDT by HandyDandy ("I reckon so. I guess we all died a little in that damn war.")
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To: 21twelve
“You gotta beep a gunk a chucha Honk konk konk You gotta each you puna Each ya bop a luba Each yall bump a kechonk Ease sum konk Ya, ride"

I have stated, on more than one occasion, that that is the greatest line in rock 'n roll.

160 posted on 05/26/2017 9:21:21 PM PDT by HandyDandy ("I reckon so. I guess we all died a little in that damn war.")
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