Whose singing voice would you want?

[David]

List ten rock singers whose singing voices make you wish you sounded just like that. Keep it to rock, otherwise everyone will be showing off pretentiously by listing Harve Presnell or Ileana Cotrubas. So whose singing voice would you want?

1. Peter Gabriel
2. Van Morrison
3. Brian Setzer
4. Smokey Robinson
5. Roland Orzabal
6. Eddie LeVert
7. Holly Johnson
8. Maurice White
9. Paul McCartney
10. Howard Scott

[estranged4life]

1.Freddie Mercury (Greatest voice ever IMO!!!)
2.Andi Deris (Helloween)
3.Steve Perry (Journey)
4.James Labrie (Dream Theater)
5.Paul McCartney
6.Rob Halford (Judas Priest)
7.Tony Harnell (TNT)
8.Gary Cherone (Ex-Van Halen & Extreme)
9.Pat Lachman (DamagePlan)
10.King Diamond

[dreamongypsydkm]

1. John Lennon
2. Bono
3. Paul McCartney
4. Jeff Lynne
5. George Harrison
6. Stevie Nicks
7. Eric Clapton
8. Joni Mitchell
9. Fiona Apple
10. Robert Plant

[HomerMcvie]

Don Henley (minus the attitude)
Bono
Steve Perry
Ian Astbury
Jon Anderson
Sting
Elvis
Bob Seger (when he could still sing)
Brian Johnson
Christine McVie :xoxo:

[strandinthewind]

Oh George Harrison, he slipped my mind. Not hard to do in this state. But yes, his voice is superb. I hate trained voices and I despise trilling or whatever the f*ck it is. I hate hate hate those Idol type voices. They're like actors who recite lines.

I agree - but mine can sound soooo trained :eek: so..... :laugh:

I LOVE Michael Stipe. His voice is so raw and his pain is apparent.

I also LOVE James Taylor - though his range is non-existent IMO.

Finally - Axel Rose - he can just deliver with a vengence.

There are really so many though - and all mentioned are superb.

[irishgrl]

I already sound Like Stevie Nicks (true! same range and huskiness)
Janis Joplin (the female version of Axel Rose)
Judy Garland (I know she's not rock but everyone knows who she is)
Ann/Nancy Wilson from Heart (does that count as 2?)
Steve Perry (awesome set of pipes he's got!)
Freddie Mercury (same here!)
Meat Loaf
Grace Slick
and just for ****s and giggles: GENE SIMMONS!

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

The only people I would love to sound like are Karen Carpenter and Judy Garland

Pip

[DownOnRodeo]

I'd say John Lennon but that might sound a bit odd coming out of a female.

It sounds as odd coming out of John Lennon thought Lux, so give it a go. :D

[GateandGarden]

Stevie Nicks
Sting
Michael Stipe
George Harrison
John Lennon
Carly Simon (she does rock occasionally!)

That's all I can think of right now.

[irishgrl]

that Hugs Counter is adorable! I hugged you btw! :angel:

[Sorceress]

Emmylou Harris--she's got the voice of an angel
Joni Mitchell--back in the day before too many cigarettes took their toll
Stevie--well, I just want to be Stevie. Does that count? ;)

[ryan8472]

Men:
- Bono
- Alex Kapranos
- John Lennon
- Lindsey (when he was younger)
- David Byrne (yes, David Byrne. I don't think his voice is as bad as people make it out to be)

Women:
- Stevie (that one is an automatic)
- Pat Benatar
- Deborah Harry :blob2:
- Chrissie Hynde
- Ann Wilson

[irishgrl]

no one mentioned Barry White (yes I know he's not rock, but again everyone knows who he is (at least in the US))

[dissention]

The only people I would love to sound like are Karen Carpenter and Judy Garland

Pip

I can do a mean Judy, Pip. :laugh:

Voices I'd like in no particular order...

1. David Bowie (he can sing anything and make it sound good)
2. Deborah Harry :thumbsup: (so rich and full, a powerful instrument)
3. Alex Kapranos (sexy as all get out, I'd turn myself on by just singing a note)
4. Cyndi Lauper (four octaves, need I say more?)
5. Iggy Pop (love his voice, always have)
6. Aimee Mann (gives Stevie a run for her money when it comes to having an expressive voice)
7. Bobby Womack (just so I could sing Across 110th Street)
8. Chrissie Hynde (yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm)
9. Michael Stipe (one of the greatest vocalists)
10. Annie Lennox (beautiful voice)

[GypsySorcerer]

Stevie, around 1979
Karen Carpenter - her voice was so rich and clear
Christina Aguilera

Steve Perry
Frank Sinatra
Elvis Presley

[heyjupiter678]

In no particular order:

Susan Tedeschi
Patty Griffin
Stevie Nicks
Patsy Cline
Bonnie Raitt
Neko Case
Sheryl Crow
Cyndi Lauper
Melissa Etheridge
Nina Simone

[macfan 57]

Frank Sinatra
Elvis
Roy Orbison
George Harrison
Paul McCartney
Eric Clapton
Steve Winwood
Art Garfunkel

Christine McVie
Dusty Springfield

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

that Hugs Counter is adorable! I hugged you btw! :angel:
Hehe.. I thought it made a change from the usual banners! Thanks for the hug... I could do with them right now! :xoxo:

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

- Amy Lee

Oooh... yes.. I love Amy. My best friend sings just like her

Pip

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

I can do a mean Judy, Pip. :laugh:


:lol: Did you ever see Songs My Mother Taught Me? Judy Davies singing as Judy... Wow

Pip

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Christina Aguilera


I'm not a big fan but she has a cracking set of pipes on her

Has anyone mentioned Nat King Cole yet?

Pip

[Serrart]

With the exception of the first surprising name :D in women category, the rest are not in order:

Women
Stevie Nicks
Alison Moyet
Sade
Dolores O'Riordan
Kate Bush
Cyndi Lauper
Joni Mitchell
Tracey Thorn
Skin
Annie Lennox
Lou Robinson (Lamb)
Fiona Apple
Etta James
Sinead O'Connor
Bjork

Men
David Bowie
Eddie Vedder
Jack White
Morrissey
Robert Smith
John McCrea (Cake)
Bono
Serj Tankian (System Of A Down)
Warren G
Dave Matthews
Kelly Jones (Stereophonics)
Thom Yorke (Radiohead)
Neil Young
Robert Plant
Sully Erna (Godsmack)

Romy

[SuzeQuze]

I'm not a big fan but she has a cracking set of pipes on her

Has anyone mentioned Nat King Cole yet?

Pip

Yeah, I love CA's voice but she is too skanky for my taste.

1. Ann Wilson
2. Stevie Nicks
3. Nancy Wilson
4. Tori Amos
5. Sarah McLachlan
6. Susan Tedeschi
7. Bonnie Raitt
8. Amy Lee
9. Pat Benatar
10. Janis

[ontheEdgeof17]

Celine Dion and George Michael. :wavey:

[xdreamsunwindx]

I sing, so I have all kinds of influences on my vocal style. I like to blend different styles to get my own sound.

Women-
Deborah Harry
Chrissie Hynde
Gwen Stefani
Shirley Manson
Christine McVie
Stevie Nicks
Siouxsie Sioux
Grace Slick
Nancy Wilson
Beth Gibbons
Fiona Apple
Terri Nunn
Karen O.
Dido
Carole King
Alanis Morisette
Poe
Allison Krauss
Bonnie Raitt

Men-
Bono
Lindsey Buckingham
Julian Casablancas
Robert Smith
Roger Daltrey
Chris Robinson
Tom Petty
John Popper
Robert Plant/Axl Rose
Warren Zevon
Michael Stipe
Neil Young
George Harrison
Billie Joe Armstrong
Ray Davies
Robert Plant
Lou Reed
Anthony Keidis
Alex Kapranos
Rob Thomas
Eddie Vedder

Whew.

[dissention]

Celine Dion

Hopefully you'd be able to put some emotion and personality into that great voice, because Miss Celine sure as hell can't. :laugh:

[dissention]

I sing, so I have all kinds of influences on my vocal style. I like to blend different styles to get my own sound.

Women-
Deborah Harry

Kate- have you heard any of her Jazz Passengers stuff? I sing, too, and that stuff is remarkable to sing; it really works out your voice. I like to warm-up with Angel Eyes and Pork Chop before I sing, they're perfect.

[strandinthewind]

Hopefully you'd be able to put some emotion and personality into that great voice, because Miss Celine sure as hell can't. :laugh:

She did in the Titanic theme and in Its All Coming Back to me Now - other than that - her voice is perfection but lackluster emotionally - I also think it has to do with she looks like she is tryinbg unrinate while standing when she performs live :eek:

[SuzeQuze]

She did in the Titanic theme and in Its All Coming Back to me Now - other than that - her voice is perfection but lackluster emotionally - I also think it has to do with she looks like she is tryinbg unrinate while standing when she performs live :eek:

Or give King Kong a run for his money in the chest pounding department. :eek:

[xdreamsunwindx]

Kate- have you heard any of her Jazz Passengers stuff? I sing, too, and that stuff is remarkable to sing; it really works out your voice. I like to warm-up with Angel Eyes and Pork Chop before I sing, they're perfect.

Unfortunately, I haven't. I'm trying to find some of it, though. I heard a clip of one of the songs she does with the Passengers on the Blondie Behind the Music DVD, and I really liked what I heard. :)

[hayley]

David, you're so weird.

I'd like to sound like...

Neko Case
Sam Phillips
Patti Scialfa
Nancy Sinatra
Fiona Apple
Aimee Mann
Wanda Jackson
Rickie Lee Jones
Joanna Newsom
Hope Sandoval

[dissention]

She did in the Titanic theme and in Its All Coming Back to me Now - other than that - her voice is perfection but lackluster emotionally - I also think it has to do with she looks like she is tryinbg unrinate while standing when she performs live :eek:

I always thought she looked like she wanted to prevent a laxative from taking effect until she left the stage. :woohoo:

I've yet to hear a song where any emotion comes through. She sounds so technically perfect and sterile all the time that it's almost inhuman.

[½ ¡Ñ§ÅñË ®]

Male: Willie Nelson
Female: Allison Krause

[dissention]

Unfortunately, I haven't. I'm trying to find some of it, though. I heard a clip of one of the songs she does with the Passengers on the Blondie Behind the Music DVD, and I really liked what I heard. :)

As far as I know, Amazon.com has a free MP3 download of "Doncha Go Way Mad," her duet with Elvis Costello. HOWEVER - while it is a fantastic song, it is so not representative of her and the Jazz Passengers. Their albums are the kind where you have to hear a little before buying because it's a very acquired taste. Most of it is very experimental and off-the-wall. I've seen her with them live and that is an experience. They're almost 100% improvisational live, coming up with lyrics and songs off the top of their heads. :thumbsup:

Here's a link to the free song and some minute-long clips (and it's their best album, too):

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000004CV0/qid=1104690860/sr=2-2/ref=pd_ka_b_2_2/103-7777654-4327865

[strandinthewind]

I always thought she looked like she wanted to prevent a laxative from taking effect until she left the stage. :woohoo:

I've yet to hear a song where any emotion comes through. She sounds so technically perfect and sterile all the time that it's almost inhuman.

LOL - a little like La Nicks and the current ending GDW back to the audience squat :eek: - I will NEVER for get the forst Dallas concert when upon viewing that pose, the very drunk, large sensible gal simultaneously elbows me and her girlfriend and shrieks in a think Texan accent "she looks like she is taking a *&^^&&" :eek: :laugh: :eek: :laugh:

As for Celine - I truly think her voice is so musically perfect, she cannot inflect and/or infuse with emotion. I still like some of her stuff though :shrug:

[CelticGypsy]

1. Stevie Nicks :xoxo:
2. Andrea Corr :angel:
3. Enya
4. Karen Carpenter
5. Celine Dion
6. Amy Lee
7. Nancy Sinatra
8. Linda Ronstadt
9. Ann Wilson
10. Deborah Harry

I love male voices like George Michael's; Bono; Rob Thomas and as a kid I loved Robert Goulet's voice in Camelot.

[gldstwmn]

Linda Ronstadt
Emmylou Harris
Joni Mitchell
Patti LaBelle
Ann Wilson
Etta James
Aretha Franklin
Janis Joplin
Robert Plant
Joan Baez

[dissention]

Emmylou Harris
Joan Baez

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I love Emmylou's album "Red Dirt Girl."

[The Nisse]

David Bowie (he can sing anything and make it sound good)

What..!? Are you kidding me..? :confused:
David Bowie can't sing.. Listen to him, he is talking over music. Actually, I think that's been on of his "hooks" in his career..
I think he is a great songwriter and all, but as a singer...no way!

Well, people I admire for their vocal abilities:

Peter Gabriel
Darren Hayes
Chris Lowe (from Pet Shop Boys)
Stevie Nicks
Billy Joel
Tracy Chapman (just...special, that's all)
George Michael
Sting
Elton John

Hmm, that's all I can think of right now..

[dissention]

What..!? Are you kidding me..? :confused:
David Bowie can't sing.. Listen to him, he is talking over music. Actually, I think that's been on of his "hooks" in his career..
I think he is a great songwriter and all, but as a singer...no way!

:eek: :eek: :eek:

Life On Mars?
Sunday?
Slow Burn?
Five Years?
Ziggy Stardust?
China Girl?
Heroes?
Hallo Spaceboy?
Bring Me the Disco King?
Heathen (The Rays)?
The Man Who Sold the World?
The Loneliest Guy?
Cactus?
Lady Stardust?

Surely you jest, my friend! :laugh: He can sing with the best of them and the emotion in his voice is breathtaking. Grab his new concert DVD, he's f*cking brilliant in that thing. It's worth it for his take of Life On Mars alone.

[ryan8472]

Terri Nunn

Billie Joe Armstrong


I forgot Terri Nunn! I love her voice. I like Billie Joe too. :wavey: :nod:

[irishgrl]

I think the woman whose voice is the BEST the CLEAREST the most BELL-LIKE is: Connie Dover, of Steeleye Span fame.
I also enjoy Loreena McKennitt and Sara McLachlan, and Enya and Maire Brennan (Clannad)
Im surprised no one has mentioned Barbra Striesand? What Gives?

[markolas]

June Carter Cash.

I'm cheating. Sue me. :p

[gldstwmn]

What..!? Are you kidding me..? :confused:
David Bowie can't sing.. Listen to him, he is talking over music. Actually, I think that's been on of his "hooks" in his career..
I think he is a great songwriter and all, but as a singer...no way!



The question was, whose voice would YOU like to have, not critique the other person's choices. :)

[DeadliestPoison]

I don't listen to many male musicians... so my list? Entirely female. :laugh:

- Siouxsie Sioux!
- Stevie, circa 1989<3
- Debbie Harry
- Poe
- Morgan Lander
- Melanie C
- Chrissie Hynde

Granted, they're all weird since I'm a guy and all, but whatevs.

[ryan8472]

I don't listen to many male musicians... so my list? Entirely female. :laugh:

- Siouxsie Sioux!
- Stevie, circa 1989<3
- Debbie Harry
- Poe
- Morgan Lander
- Melanie C
- Chrissie Hynde

Granted, they're all weird since I'm a guy and all, but whatevs.

Greg, you could sound like a woman if you were kicked hard enough.....you know, there :laugh: :sorry:

[DeadliestPoison]

Greg, you could sound like a woman if you were kicked hard enough.....you know, there :laugh: :sorry:
Heeeee. Watch yourself, mister. I'll take away your duck. :P

I forgot to add Terri Nunn. D'oh!

[ryan8472]

Heeeee. Watch yourself, mister. I'll take away your duck. :P

I forgot to add Terri Nunn. D'oh!

I already dumped her/him :xoxo: :laugh:

[wondergirl9847]

I just wish I could sing better with the voice I have :laugh:...but my choices would be:

George Michael (his voice could melt the sky...sigh)
Amy Grant (Clear voice, and she can rock if need be)
Alison Krauss (She sounds like a child sometimes, and her voice is just gorgeous)
Whitney Houston (Powerful pipes on her, just wish she didn't marry that goober, Bobby. :( )
Mariah Carey (She's amazing, and I liked her before she went ghetto.)
Justin Guarini (Can hit high notes and sing any type of music.)

Thought of another person...BeBe Winans.

I keep thinking of people..

Michael Tait and Kevin Max from DC Talk...AMAZING voices!

And another....Gary Puckett.

[sparky]

drunk, large sensible gal

Excellent name for a band.

[DeeGeMe]

I'm late to the party (typical), but here are my choices:

1) Stevie (pre-1987 or so)
2) Eva Cassidy
3) Kate Bush
4) Natalie Maines (country, but a great voice)
5) Trisha Yearwood (ditto)
6) Shawn Colvin
7) Kim Richey
8) Sarah McLachlan
9) Bonnie Raitt
10) Linda Ronstadt
11) Emmylou Harris


And if I have a sex-change operation:
1) Don Henley
2) Seal
3) Darius Rucker
4) Michael McDonald
5) Peter Gabriel
6) Robert Palmer
7) James Taylor
8) Willie Nelson
9) Eric Clapton
10) Gregg Allman
11) Elvis
12) Warren Zevon

[Johnny Stew]

Chris Isaak. :nod:

[dissention]

Chris Isaak. :nod:

Do you have his CD "Always Got Tonight"? Put on "One Day," listen to the last 45 seconds or so and then tell me if you think he sounds like Cher. It's uncanny, man. :laugh:

Love him, though.

[cliffdweller]

1. Stevie (of course)
2. Ann Wilson
3. Pat Benatar
4. Linda Ronstadt
5. Neko Case
6. Tina Turner (in her Ike and Tina days)
7. Grace Slick (think Somebody to Love)
8. Frida from ABBA
9. Patty Smythe from Scandal
10. Cyndi Lauper
11.And if I were a man: David Bowie, Thom Yorke, Chris Cornell, Steve Perry, Bruce Dickinson, Michael Gira, Nick Cave...

[cliffdweller]

:eek: :eek: :eek:

Life On Mars?
Sunday?
Slow Burn?
Five Years?
Ziggy Stardust?
China Girl?
Heroes?
Hallo Spaceboy?
Bring Me the Disco King?
Heathen (The Rays)?
The Man Who Sold the World?
The Loneliest Guy?
Cactus?
Lady Stardust?

Surely you jest, my friend! :laugh: He can sing with the best of them and the emotion in his voice is breathtaking. Grab his new concert DVD, he's f*cking brilliant in that thing. It's worth it for his take of Life On Mars alone.

I just got it! And you're right, he showcases his true vocal brilliance which is exactly what I expected after seeing him live during this tour. I think he sounds better than ever! And you're right, Life on Mars was beautiful, it brought a tear to my eye for sure. How about Reality and New Killer Star? OMG, I was in total awe.

[ontheEdgeof17]

I forgot to add Terri Nunn. D'oh!


My second fav lady. :nod:


I remember hating you for loving me......

[dissention]

I just got it! And you're right, he showcases his true vocal brilliance which is exactly what I expected after seeing him live during this tour. I think he sounds better than ever! And you're right, Life on Mars was beautiful, it brought a tear to my eye for sure. How about Reality and New Killer Star? OMG, I was in total awe.

Reality kicks major f*cking ass. "Never looked over reality's shoulder...ha-ha-ha-ha!" And what about Under Pressure? Oy, I love it. And I'm Afraid Of Americans?! Every song is perfection. I love how he does that feminine hand gesture in Rebel Rebel when he says "tacky." :laugh:

[estranged4life]

Forgot to add Chris Isaak to my list...Dude has a great singing voice.

Brian j.

[77Rumours77]

Male - - -
Brad Delp (Boston)
Lindsey Buckingham (FMac (Duhh!))
Steven Tyler (Aerosmith)
Bruce Springsteen
Bono.......Maybe.....(U2)

Female - - -
Stevie Nicks
Janis Joplin

[Sugar]

Chris Isaak. :nod:

OOOOHHHHH...there's one! I just sort of "discovered" Chris Isaak a few months ago...ran out to the used CD store and bought 4 of his CDs at once! :lol:

I'm still so addicted to "Walk Slow" off "Speak of the Devil"...

ANYWAY...

I agree with so many already, but am I the only one who really digs Paul Rogers' voice (or am I the only one old enough to know who he is... :lol: )?

"Silver, Blue and Gold", "Rock and Roll Fantasy"...yeah, I'd like to be able to do that... :thumbsup:

[estranged4life]

I agree with so many already, but am I the only one who really digs Paul Rogers' voice (or am I the only one old enough to know who he is... :lol: )?

"Silver, Blue and Gold", "Rock and Roll Fantasy"...yeah, I'd like to be able to do that... :thumbsup:

Paul Rodgers is also a great vocalist, Be it with Free, Bad Company, The Firm or solo wise he has always had a great consistent voice :thumbsup:

Brian j.

[Sugar]

My second fav lady. :nod:


I remember hating you for loving me......

Or that last "and you were waiting there/ swimming through apologies..."

Or those last "and no more prooooo-mi-ses.." and the end of "No More Words"...

Yeah... :thumbsup:

[ontheEdgeof17]

Or that last "and you were waiting there/ swimming through apologies..."

Or those last "and no more prooooo-mi-ses.." and the end of "No More Words"...

Yeah... :thumbsup:

I would die if they would release their Bands Reunited concert. No More Words acoustic was pure heaven.

[amber]

1. Stevie
2. Stevie
3. Ann Wilson
4. Grace Slick
5 Emmylou Harris
6. Cindy Lauper

[½ ¡Ñ§ÅñË ®]

1. Stevie
2. Stevie
:shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

[amber]

:shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
quit having shocked face at my posts! :lol:
I would want Stevie's the most, is what that means. :D

[½ ¡Ñ§ÅñË ®]

quit having shocked face at my posts! :lol:
I would want Stevie's the most, is what that means. :DThe funny part is you have to waste time explaining. :lol:

[amber]

The funny part is you have to waste time explaining. :lol:
you mean, i'm courteous enough to use time explaining. :cool: But, it's usually only you that i have to explain to (cause i'm so confusing and mysterious! :laugh: )
so, i guess I could stop. :shrug: I'm almost positive some of your posts could use some heavy explanation.... :lol:

[GateandGarden]

I've yet to hear a song where any emotion comes through. She sounds so technically perfect and sterile all the time that it's almost inhuman.Two albums:


D'eux and Dion Chante Plamondon

'Nuff said. :nod:

[½ ¡Ñ§ÅñË ®]

Hell I don’t know what I’m typing about most of the time. I live minute to minute. :shocked:

[amber]

Hell I don’t know what I’m typing about most of the time. I live minute to minute. :shocked:
how refreshing. Every moment is fresh and new for you... :lol:

[½ ¡Ñ§ÅñË ®]

That’s odd. Nobodys mentioned Kris Christopherson yet. :shrug: I don’t think I spelled dat right. :lol:

[wondergirl9847]

Kris Kristofferson
:)

[½ ¡Ñ§ÅñË ®]

Kris Kristofferson
:):lol:I was way off and I’m out of sticky notes.:distress:

[amber]

Oops, I forgot to put Pat Benatar on my list. :D oops, and Bonnie Tyler.

[strandinthewind]

Oops, I forgot to put Pat Benatar on my list. :D oops, and Bonnie Tyler.

BOTH are magnificent - each in their own way - Pat, having the technically POWERHOUSE voice and Bonnie having a voice lambent with emotion.

If I had a girl's voice, I would want Patsy Cline's voice - HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!

Then, Ann Wilson, Stevie in the 70's, Martha Davis, Natalie Merchant - any of those :cool: But, first and foremost Patsy Cline - SHEEBUS!!!!!!!

Scarily - I have been known to sound ALOT like Ethel Merman without trying :eek: :laugh:

[dissention]

Scarily - I have been known to sound ALOT like Ethel Merman without trying :eek: :laugh:

:laugh:

Get me near a karaoke bar and you'll be forced to hear my brilliant version of Some People (or possibly Rose's Turn if I'm feeling frisky) the entire night.

[strandinthewind]

:laugh:

Get me near a karaoke bar and you'll be forced to hear my brilliant version of Some People (or possibly Rose's Turn if I'm feeling frisky) the entire night.

LOL - ME TOOOOOOO

I'll be the one sayin' in deadpan "You ain't gettin' 88 centes from me Rose" :laugh: :laugh:

[dissention]

LOL - ME TOOOOOOO

I'll be the one sayin' in deadpan "You ain't gettin' 88 centes from me Rose" :laugh: :laugh:

But, Papa! :laugh:

[strandinthewind]

But, Papa! :laugh:

I HAD A DREEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMm

a WONDERFUL dream Papa!!!!!" all about June and the Orpheum Circuit - give me a chance and I know I can work it . . . .

I LOVE that song!!!!!!

[cliffdweller]

I love how he does that feminine hand gesture in Rebel Rebel when he says "tacky." :laugh:


:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Or how about his white boy dancing during some of the songs?!? I love him, he is priceless. And he was really letting his English accent shine through which is adorable.

About "Under Pressure": can Gayle Ann Dorsey sing or what?!!? Filling Freddy's shoes ain't no easy task either! Wow. It gave me chills.

[cliffdweller]

I forgot to add Terri Nunn. D'oh!

Yes! She's awesome!

[dissention]

I HAD A DREEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMm

a WONDERFUL dream Papa!!!!!" all about June and the Orpheum Circuit - give me a chance and I know I can work it . . . .

I LOVE that song!!!!!!

A few years ago, PBS aired a live tribute to Broadway songs hosted by Julie Andrews and Liza, of all people, came out and did a version of Some People that was chilling. I love Ethel Merman and Bette Midler, but jeezum crow, she sang the best version of that song that I've ever heard. And this was just after she lost all that weight and everyone was so worried about her. Knocked. It. Out. Of. The. Park.

[dissention]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Or how about his white boy dancing during some of the songs?!? I love him, he is priceless. And he was really letting his English accent shine through which is adorable.

About "Under Pressure": can Gayle Ann Dorsey sing or what?!!? Filling Freddy's shoes ain't no easy task either! Wow. It gave me chills.

I know!!! I never knew she could sing like that! Homegirl can project.

It's so hard to pick a favorite song from that concert, every one is so good. Life On Mars and Sunday are right up there, though, they're phenomenal. And I have much love Heathen (The Rays) and Reality. It blows the old Ziggy Stardust film out of the water, IMO.

[Vianna]

Stevie's or maybe Annie Lennox :laugh:

[skcin]

1. Stevie
2. Stevie
3. Ann Wilson
4. Grace Slick
5 Emmylou Harris
6. Cindy Lauper

No Bonnie Tyler? I'll put her on my list, then :p I know some people find her husky voice annoying (probably the same ones who claim Stevie sounds like a goat -whaevah!), but I think it's sexy as hell.

I agree with your above choices, and I'll add:

Fiona Apple
Lucinda Williams
Pat Benatar
Martina McBride
Natalie Maines

Ashlee Simpson :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[skcin]

Oops, I forgot to put Pat Benatar on my list. :D oops, and Bonnie Tyler.


OOps - sorry, thought I had read the last page of the thread. Guess not! :lol: I knew you'd come through eventually!

[strandinthewind]

A few years ago, PBS aired a live tribute to Broadway songs hosted by Julie Andrews and Liza, of all people, came out and did a version of Some People that was chilling. I love Ethel Merman and Bette Midler, but jeezum crow, she sang the best version of that song that I've ever heard. And this was just after she lost all that weight and everyone was so worried about her. Knocked. It. Out. Of. The. Park.

Liza (with a "Z" :cool: ) can BELT Gypsy. I LOVE Bernadette - but she is wrong for the part. Lupone or Liza should have had it. They have THAT voice. Interestingly, Liza's voice is not 1/2 of her mother's voice (pretty much no one will EVER have Judy's voice) - but Liza got the power behind Judy's voice - no doubt about it.

Rumor is they approached Lupone with it but she did not want to take on such an effort as her kid is getting older, etc. Also, I have to wonder if Patti's pipes could belt eight or nine shows a week - she is getting up there :shrug: I still love her though :cool:

[dissention]

Liza (with a "Z" :cool: ) can BELT Gypsy. I LOVE Bernadette - but she is wrong for the part. Lupone or Liza should have had it. They have THAT voice. Interestingly, Liza's voice is not 1/2 of her mother's voice (pretty much no one will EVER have Judy's voice) - but Liza got the power behind Judy's voice - no doubt about it.

I liked Bernadette in the role, personally, but her interpretation of it just is not suited for Broadway. In a film version, definitely, but not on Broadway. When I saw her, I thought that because she didn't have the power in her voice that is required, she acted the songs out more than all the others who have played Mama Rose (which I greatly enjoyed her doing, she did it masterfully), which made everything much more subtle and it just didn't suit it onstage.

I've always liked Liza, she's very spunky, so... :laugh:

Rumor is they approached Lupone with it but she did not want to take on such an effort as her kid is getting older, etc. Also, I have to wonder if Patti's pipes could belt eight or nine shows a week - she is getting up there :shrug: I still love her though :cool:

I think she could do it. :nod: But we'll never know, unfortunately...

[strandinthewind]

Child - Lupone would need no mic. :eek: :nod: :laugh:

[shackin'up]

MARK LANEGAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JOHN FOGERTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lindsey, chris cornell, neil diamond, warren zevon, kevn kinney, eddie vedder.


dream on.

[skcin]

Child - Lupone would need to mic. :eek: :nod: :laugh:


You guys are SOOO gay... :nod:

:lol: :xoxo: :lol:

[amber]

You guys are SOOO gay... :nod:

:lol: :xoxo: :lol:
I was thinking it, but you said it... :lol: that was weird how you were on me for not putting Bonnie Tyler, then i added it... :laugh: uh, ok...

[SuzeQuze]

MARK LANEGAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JOHN FOGERTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lindsey, chris cornell, neil diamond, warren zevon, kevn kinney, eddie vedder.


dream on.

I forgot Robert Plant back in the day before he shredded his voice.

[dissention]

You guys are SOOO gay... :nod:

:lol: :xoxo: :lol:

No, we just have impeccable taste. Even queers are in awe. :laugh:

[The Tower]

Steven Tyler from "Back in the Saddle" and "Dream On"
Robert Plant from "Since I've Been Loving You"
Chris Cornell from "Gone Hungry"
Steve Perry from "La Do De"
Eddie Vedder from "Jeremy"
Axl Rose from "Welcome to the Jungle" and "Patience"

[estranged4life]

just give me King Diamond's falsetto voice that he uses throughout the "Abigail" release for a day & I would die happy (Go ahead and include his infamous human thigh/hip bone cross microphone stand)...

Brian "666 & 3/4th's" j.

[sparky]

Male :
Chris Cornell or Geoff Tate. Talk about powerful.

Female :
Ann Wilson or Trisha Yearwood.

Basically, a voice that could tear the roof off of a place. Without a mic.

[skcin]

No, we just have impeccable taste. Even queers are in awe. :laugh:


:lol: :lol: :lol:

[SuzeQuze]

Steven Tyler from "Back in the Saddle" and "Dream On"
Robert Plant from "Since I've Been Loving You"
Chris Cornell from "Gone Hungry"
Steve Perry from "La Do De"
Eddie Vedder from "Jeremy"
Axl Rose from "Welcome to the Jungle" and "Patience"

Niice pics Tower, I love to rock, man! :laugh: I love Vedder on Black, that song just gets me. And Cornell's instrument is amazing, love all these guys.

[The Tower]

You guys are SOOO gay... :nod:

:lol: :xoxo: :lol:

Holy ****, yes they are!!!! :lol: :laugh: :lol: :laugh: :lol:


Annnnnnnndddddd-

I totally forgot Layne Staley!!!! I really wanna sound like him. It's so sad he died.

[SuzeQuze]

Holy ****, yes they are!!!! :lol: :laugh: :lol: :laugh: :lol:


Annnnnnnndddddd-

I totally forgot Layne Staley!!!! I really wanna sound like him. It's so sad he died.

I know, River of Deceit is brilliant and ultimately a description of what killed him. Very, very sad, his voice was so distinctive and rich. Damn depression/drugs!

[Johnny Stew]

Do you have his CD "Always Got Tonight"? Put on "One Day," listen to the last 45 seconds or so and then tell me if you think he sounds like Cher. It's uncanny, man. :laugh:

Love him, though.

You know, I could have sworn I owned that album (I have all of his others)... but I've looked everywhere around here and can't find it.
Maybe I lent it to someone and never got it back....?
Damn. Probably the same ex who has one of my L.B. videos! :mad:

Well, after all the Christmas bills are paid off, I'll just have to order it from Amazon! :nod: :D

Chris channeling Cher... sounds interesting!!!

[strandinthewind]

[QUOTE=Johnny Stew . . .

Chris channeling Cher... sounds interesting!!![/QUOTE]

Well, - they also share a similar penchant for a Rhinestone outfit :shrug:

:cool: :eek: :laugh: :wavey:

[Johnny Stew]

Well, - they also share a similar penchant for a Rhinestone outfit :shrug:

True!!! :lol: :laugh: :lol: :laugh:

[golddustwoman77]

Since I'm a female, I'm just going to post female voices. These are in no particular order:

Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, Mama Cass Elliot, Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, Brenda Lee, Dusty Springfield, Joan Baez, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Iris Dement, Karen Carpenter, Janis Joplin, and Grace Slick.

All just soooooooooo wonderful in their own way! :nod:

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

A few years ago, PBS aired a live tribute to Broadway songs hosted by Julie Andrews and Liza, of all people, came out and did a version of Some People that was chilling. I love Ethel Merman and Bette Midler, but jeezum crow, she sang the best version of that song that I've ever heard. And this was just after she lost all that weight and everyone was so worried about her. Knocked. It. Out. Of. The. Park.
Liza has a great voice. I don't think it's as good as her mothers though, and I think her sister Lorna is better too.

Julie Andrews had tremendous range before her vocal chords were damaged

Pip

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Liza (with a "Z" :cool: ) can BELT Gypsy. I LOVE Bernadette - but she is wrong for the part. Lupone or Liza should have had it. They have THAT voice. Interestingly, Liza's voice is not 1/2 of her mother's voice (pretty much no one will EVER have Judy's voice) - but Liza got the power behind Judy's voice - no doubt about it.


I totally agree! Judy's voice was one in a million! Have you heard Lorna Luft belt out a song?

Pip

[Serrart]

Liza has a great voice. I don't think it's as good as her mothers though, and I think her sister Lorna is better too.

Julie Andrews had tremendous range before her vocal chords were damaged

Pip

Yes, Judy Garland was unique, I must have watched a dozen times Meet Me In Saint Louis mostly to hear her sing Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, and she was perfect in A star is born, especially the director's cut version shows her intensity in the part.

I like a lot Liza too, a great singer, and as an actress even better than her mother, IMO. I'll never forget how she's been able to fascinate an initially quite skeptical audience at the end of the Freddy Mercury Tribute.

About Julie Andrews, I prefer her in the movies where she doesn't sing that much like Ten, S.O.B, Duet For One, That's Life!; the only exception is Victor/Victoria, but I love it especially for Robert Preston :thumbsup:

Romy

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Yes, Judy Garland was unique, I must have watched a dozen times Meet Me In Saint Louis mostly to hear her sing Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, and she was perfect in A star is born, especially the director's cut version shows her intensity in the part.

I like a lot Liza too, a great singer, and as an actress even better than her mother, IMO. I'll never forget how she's been able to fascinate an initially quite skeptical audience at the end of the Freddy Mercury Tribute.

About Julie Andrews, I prefer her in the movies where she doesn't sing that much like Ten, S.O.B, Duet For One, That's Life!; the only exception is Victor/Victoria, but I love it especially for Robert Preston :thumbsup:

Romy
A Star is Born is one of my favourite Judy films. I also love Easter Parade.

I don't think I ever saw Liza on the Freddie tribute. Loved her in Cabaret! Have you ever heard her sister Lorna sing? Judy Garland was quoted as saying 'Lorna has more talent than the rest of us put together' (I think Lorna was about 12 at the time)

Loved Julie in Thoroughly Modern Millie! And more recently the Princess Diaries

Pip

[strandinthewind]

I totally agree! Judy's voice was one in a million! Have you heard Lorna Luft belt out a song?

Pip

Yep - Lorna is fab. But, she never had Liza's presence - then again very very few (maybe 10 in my lifetime) ever have. As to who has the better voice, I'd prob. say Lorna, but Liza can sell it better.

In any event, they are both remakably talented people who deserve their own kudos - but the comparison of the two is always gonna be there - which is a little sad I guess.

[Serrart]

A Star is Born is one of my favourite Judy films. I also love Easter Parade.

I don't think I ever saw Liza on the Freddie tribute. Loved her in Cabaret! Have you ever heard her sister Lorna sing? Judy Garland was quoted as saying 'Lorna has more talent than the rest of us put together' (I think Lorna was about 12 at the time)

Loved Julie in Thoroughly Modern Millie! And more recently the Princess Diaries

Pip

She was s great in Cabaret, Bob Fosse an Scorsese in New York New York showed all her potential.

I heave never heard Lorna sing, but now I'm very curious. Any suggestions about which of her works should I look for?

Romy

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Yep - Lorna is fab. But, she never had Liza's presence - then again very very few (maybe 10 in my lifetime) ever have. As to who has the better voice, I'd prob. say Lorna, but Liza can sell it better.

In any event, they are both remakably talented people who deserve their own kudos - but the comparison of the two is always gonna be there - which is a little sad I guess.
I agree. I think Lorna is worse off too.. she is always called Judy's daughter or Liza's sister. Both Liza and Lorna should get their own recognition

Pip

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

She was s great in Cabaret, Bob Fosse an Scorsese in New York New York showed all her potential.

I heave never heard Lorna sing, but now I'm very curious. Any suggestions about which of her works should I look for?

Romy
Lorna has a stage show called Songs My Mother Taught Me. I'm not sure if you can get hold of any of the music from it though. She sings a lot of her mothers classics. I might have a few short clips I could send you if you are interested

Pip

[Serrart]

Lorna has a stage show called Songs My Mother Taught Me. I'm not sure if you can get hold of any of the music from it though. She sings a lot of her mothers classics. I might have a few short clips I could send you if you are interested

Pip

I'd like to see them, thanks a lot!

Romy

[strandinthewind]

I agree. I think Lorna is worse off too.. she is always called Judy's daughter or Liza's sister. Both Liza and Lorna should get their own recognition

Pip

she totally is in their shadows - she is, however, fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[strandinthewind]

She was s great in Cabaret, Bob Fosse an Scorsese in New York New York showed all her potential.

I heave never heard Lorna sing, but now I'm very curious. Any suggestions about which of her works should I look for?

Romy

Here is her website:

http://www.lornaluftonline.com/

:cool:

[wondergirl9847]

Keith Urban...Male Vocalist of the Year...:thumbsup: He has a unique country/rock fusion in his voice, he can break his voice (like a good country artist should) and it reeks of emotion.

I suppose I would wanna sound like Stevie (back in the day) and Lindsey (today).

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

she totally is in their shadows - she is, however, fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amen! Lorna is fab. A lovely lady too

Pip

[ontheEdgeof17]

Keith Urban...Male Vocalist of the Year...:thumbsup: He has a unique country/rock fusion in his voice, he can break his voice (like a good country artist should) and it reeks of emotion.



I do enjoy his music. I don't own anything from him yet. He was at our county fair a year before last. $2.00 to see Keith was a deal! :nod:

What do you recommend I buy first?

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

I'd like to see them, thanks a lot!

Romy
No problem. Let me see what I have on my computer. What email address shall I use?

Pip

[Serrart]

Here is her website:

http://www.lornaluftonline.com/

:cool:

Thanks Jason!

Romy

[Serrart]

No problem. Let me see what I have on my computer. What email address shall I use?

Pip

Check your PMs. :)

Romy

[wondergirl9847]

I do enjoy his music. I don't own anything from him yet. He was at our county fair a year before last. $2.00 to see Keith was a deal! :nod:

What do you recommend I buy first?

2 bucks! Sheebus.

I would recommend the latest, Be Here and Golden Road.

Seeing him live is a MUST. He's on fire and has a blast. He'll be in Australia next month, then he's coming back round here to Houston in March and they may be adding more dates for this summer everywhere. I highly recommend everyone to go see him.

He's covered U2 (Beautiful Day), Tom Petty (Free Fallin') and Maroon 5 (She Will Be Loved) in concert.

[Nico]

Men:

1. Thom Yorke
2. John Lennon
3. Jeff Buckley
4. Smokey Robinson
5. Sam Cooke
6. George Harrison/Leonard Cohen (don't ask)
7. Howlin' Wolf
8. Nick Drake
9. Art Garfunkel
10. Elvis

Women:

1. Polly Jean Harvey
2. Laura Nyro
3. Ani DiFranco
4. Janis Joplin
5. Karen Carpenter
6. Ella Fitzgerald
7. Linda Rondstadt
8. Joni Mitchell/Nico
9. Aretha Franklin
10. Etta James

(Obviously, some of them weren't "rock" but I couldn't not mention them).

[Moony]

A mixture of Jeff Buckley, Bono, & Stevie :thumbsup:

[heyjupiter678]

A mixture of Jeff Buckley, Bono, & Stevie :thumbsup: That could be very kick-ass or very painful. Not sure which. :laugh:

[Moony]

That could be very kick-ass or very painful. Not sure which. :laugh:
Hehe...well basically I would want an upper register like Jeff, have Bono's bluesy-passionate thing, and Stevie's expressive growl :)

who knows, it could work :lol:

[amber]

Hehe...well basically I would want an upper register like Jeff, have Bono's bluesy-passionate thing, and Stevie's expressive growl :)

who know's it could work :lol:
It's working for me already! :laugh:

[Peestie]

Ronnie James Dio (Black Sabbath/Rainbow/Dio)
Meat Loaf
Lindsey Buckingham
Brad Delp (Boston)
David Coverdale (Deep Purple/Whitesnake)
Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple/millions of side projects)
Freddie Mercury (Queen)
Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy)
Eric Clapton
Rob Halford (Judas Priest)

[cliffdweller]

Stevie
Ann Wilson
Concrete Blonde singer---Johnette, can't remember her last name
Aimee Mann
Linda Ronstadt
Cat Power


If I was a man:
Mike Patton
David Bowie
Thom Yorke
Chris Cornell
Bruce Dickinson
Robin Zander

[face of glass]

Paul Buchanan:

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=767F917C78B5454E

[ryan8472]

Those with great voices:
Bono
Peter Gabriel
Cyndi Lauper
Ann Wilson

Those who's voices arent great but it makes them more believable: ;)
David Byrne
Brandon Flowers
Chrissie Hynde
Stevie Nicks

[DavidMn]

This will come out of left field, but one of my absolute favorite singing voices belongs to a country singer named John Anderson. :nod:

[TwistedGypsy]

Without question...Judy Garland. :thumbsup:

[catinthedark]

wow - why did this thread suddenly get ressurected? i got all excited when i saw lux quoted in the second message.... then i looked at the date. :( too bad.

that's all i wanted to say.

though i'd love to sing like cat power, imogen heap, emily haines, patty griffin, and stevie in the 70s.

[elie]

Stevie in the late 70's - Tusk era.
Polly Jean Harvey.
And Martha Wainright.

As far as men go:

Nick Cave (not so much of a great voice, but love the way he sings).

[cliffdweller]

Stevie in the late 70's - Tusk era.
Polly Jean Harvey.
And Martha Wainright.

As far as men go:

Nick Cave (not so much of a great voice, but love the way he sings).

Hey you! Oh, and ditto to your post! (natch) ;)

[SuzeQuze]

Ann Wilson hands down.

[BlackWidow]

I already sound Like Stevie Nicks (true! same range and huskiness)
Janis Joplin (the female version of Axel Rose)
Judy Garland (I know she's not rock but everyone knows who she is)
Ann/Nancy Wilson from Heart (does that count as 2?)
Steve Perry (awesome set of pipes he's got!)
Freddie Mercury (same here!)
Meat Loaf
Grace Slick
and just for ****s and giggles: GENE SIMMONS!

Yes..Steve Perry ROCKS!:thumbsup:

[xdreamsunwindx]

Ooh, an old thread. I guess I should update my list.

1) Chrissie Hynde
2) Debbie Harry
3) Marianne Faithfull (in the early days)
4) Sandie Shaw
5) Jenny Lewis
6) Neko Case
7) Shirley Manson
8) Beth Gibbons
9) Chan Marshall (Cat Power)
10) Sharin Foo

I'll add more later.

[BlackWidow]

Stevie 1975-83