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10 Greatest Vocal Performances In Classic Rock
whatculture.com ^ | April 26, 2020

Posted on 04/27/2020 10:01:03 AM PDT by PROCON

Singers tend to receive a bad reputation when it comes to rock and roll. Many people think that these guys just have a lucky break by making a living screaming into a microphone. On the other side, there have been many vocalists that have really shown the time and effort that goes into singing rock and roll.

A lot of people tend to forget that the voice is an instrument unto itself, and all of these singers utilize that instrument to its fullest potential. These songs not only showcase the intensity of the person's singing, but also the unique control of their range. Some of these tunes don't even feature one vocalist, but a vocal team working in conjunction with each other to create something truly spectacular.

Above all, these performances show these singers as fully functioning musicians, who put their heart and soul into their craft to make magic come out of their vocal cords. Sure, they might not be playing a guitar or tearing up the drums, but the sheer power coming from the back of their throat will make your hair stand up on end.

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OK, the article is one you have to click through so this is their 10 Greatest Vocal Performances in Classic Rock, with Commentary:

10. The End - The Doors

9. Gimme Shelter - The Rolling Stones

8. Runnin With The Devil - Van Halen

7. God Only Knows - The Beach Boys

6. Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin

5. Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who

4. Because - The Beatles

3. Child In Time - Deep Purple

2. Dream On - Aerosmith

1. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen

1 posted on 04/27/2020 10:01:03 AM PDT by PROCON
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To: PROCON

Most anything by Roy Orbison.


2 posted on 04/27/2020 10:03:19 AM PDT by Artemis Webb (There are only two genders.)
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To: PROCON

1. Great Gig in the Sky Pink Floyd/Clare Torry


3 posted on 04/27/2020 10:03:47 AM PDT by Vince Ferrer
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To: PROCON
The only one I might agree on is "God Only Knows." I absolutely can't stand "Bohemian Rhapsody," and "Whole Lotta Love" is almost as bad. I really like "Gimme Shelter," but the highlight of that song is the guitar work, not the vocal.

The fact that Roy Orbison and Bonnie Raitt are missing is not a good sign.
4 posted on 04/27/2020 10:05:36 AM PDT by Steve_Seattle
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To: Artemis Webb
"Roy Orbison"

Beat me to it.
5 posted on 04/27/2020 10:06:18 AM PDT by Steve_Seattle
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To: Artemis Webb

You hit the nail on the head. Anything by Orbison was great. I kind of wonder why Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and the Comets didn’t make the list.


6 posted on 04/27/2020 10:06:37 AM PDT by Old Retired Army Guy
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To: PROCON

Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison. All time best R&R song.


7 posted on 04/27/2020 10:08:05 AM PDT by Afterguard (Deplorable me!)
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Gary Puckett & The Union Gap

“Woman, Woman”, “Over You”, “Young Girl”, “This Girl Is a Woman Now” and “Lady Willpower”.


8 posted on 04/27/2020 10:08:38 AM PDT by faucetman (Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts)
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To: PROCON

That’s not even close.

The Great Gig in the Sky Pink Floyd/Clare Torry


9 posted on 04/27/2020 10:08:53 AM PDT by libertylover (Socialism will always look good to those who think they can get something for nothing.)
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To: Afterguard

If “Pretty Woman” is Rock and Roll, then I’m a Space Monkey from another Galaxy.


10 posted on 04/27/2020 10:09:37 AM PDT by Professional
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To: PROCON
With a little help from my friends. Joe Crocker at Woodstock.
11 posted on 04/27/2020 10:09:57 AM PDT by Phlap (REDNECK@LIBARTS.EDU)
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To: Artemis Webb

Most anything by Roy Orbison.


Or The Righteous Brothers


12 posted on 04/27/2020 10:10:23 AM PDT by HombreSecreto (The life of a repo man is always intense)
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To: Steve_Seattle

I don’t consider them rock...sorry. I like both, though.


13 posted on 04/27/2020 10:10:57 AM PDT by Dave W
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To: PROCON

Meatloaf. Bat Out of Hell.


14 posted on 04/27/2020 10:11:13 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd (Click my screen name for an analysis on how HIllary wins next November.)
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To: PROCON
For something from this Centruy: The Sound of Silence by David Draiman of Disturbed
15 posted on 04/27/2020 10:11:28 AM PDT by Yo-Yo ( is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
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To: Vince Ferrer

Now that’s a great voice!!!


16 posted on 04/27/2020 10:11:45 AM PDT by 1217Chic
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To: HombreSecreto

Most anything by Roy Orbison.


Or The Righteous Brothers


Or Simon and Garfunkel


17 posted on 04/27/2020 10:11:48 AM PDT by HombreSecreto (The life of a repo man is always intense)
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To: PROCON

Jay and the Americans (Jay Black)

Cara Mia


18 posted on 04/27/2020 10:11:50 AM PDT by faucetman (Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts)
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To: Afterguard
That would be O Pretty Woman
19 posted on 04/27/2020 10:11:51 AM PDT by Phlap (REDNECK@LIBARTS.EDU)
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To: Afterguard

Pretty Woman rock? Not even close.


20 posted on 04/27/2020 10:11:54 AM PDT by Dave W
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