Which FEMALE singer of the 1970's do you prefer?

[Travis]

Which 70's darling is your favorite? Reminder - you can vote for more than one.

There are some ladies on this list (Cher, Dolly) that got their start before the 70's but they were more prominent during the decade which is why I put them on the list. Diana’s solo career began in the 70’s which is why I’m including her here as well. Pat, Stevie and Debbie Harry also got started in the 70’s of course but I’m saving them for an 80’s poll since that is when there solo careers were in full swing.

[MissLadyLoki]

I gave my vote to Diana Ross cause I do have a fondness for Motown and the Supremes.

And would you mind if I eventually made a poll asking people about their favorite rocker chicks?

[Travis]

I gave my vote to Diana Ross cause I do have a fondness for Motown and the Supremes.

And would you mind if I eventually made a poll asking people about their favorite rocker chicks?

You are sweet to ask - of course. I am planning to do one of 80's Ladies but it will be a mix so ... go ahead, do a rocker chick one ;-)

[MissLadyLoki]

You are sweet to ask - of course. I am planning to do one of 80's Ladies but it will be a mix so ... go ahead, do a rocker chick one ;-)

Thanks, I shall do it once I figure out how to do polls lol.

[TrueFaith77]

I didn't see Diana Ross! phooey

Anyway, I voted for:

Dolly Parton - Arguably the greatest female American singer songwriter of all time.
Barbra Streisand - as a singer(!) not many people can best babs in the 60s and 70s. The Way We Were (album not soundtrack or movie)! On A Clear Day You Can See Forever!
Donna Summer - the Queen of Disco, Bad Girls and Once Upon A Time are two of my super all time favorite albums. "I Feel Love" is, of course, the most beautiful sound of all time.

Also for me:

Kate Bush - Probably my favorite female music artist of all time.
Corey Daye - Her voice fits my ear canal like a glove. Hers is the perfect voice for Dr. Buzzard's transformation of big band into the sublime.
Diana Ross - She's so iconic and so are her songs.

[Dodfather]

Oh it just had to be Karen Carpenter for me. I'm a huge Carpenters fan and I think she is one of the best female singers there has ever been, and certianly my favourite of all time. Her voice is just amazing!

Linda Ronstadt would be my next choice though - especially since I'm listening to the Hasten Down The Wind album right now!

[Travis]

Oh it just had to be Karen Carpenter for me. I'm a huge Carpenters fan and I think she is one of the best female singers there has ever been, and certianly my favourite of all time. Her voice is just amazing!

Linda Ronstadt would be my next choice though - especially since I'm listening to the Hasten Down The Wind album right now!

You know you could have voted for Linda too right? I made the poll multiple choice ;-)

[Dodfather]

Yeah but I'm a bit anal when it comes to picking favourites! If you'd said, who are a selection of your faves or something..haha! I'm sure I have a form of OCD when it comes to list making with moves, music etc... I have a problem! Although now I've noticed the shockingly small percentage of the vote that Linda has, I'm now thinking I should have! Come on people... she's GREAT!

By the way travis - have you heard the new Kylie single yet?! It's called All The Lovers and is her best one for a long time! Very similar to I Believe In You but that's no bad thing!

[Travis]

Yeah but I'm a bit anal when it comes to picking favourites! If you'd said, who are a selection of your faves or something..haha! I'm sure I have a form of OCD when it comes to list making with moves, music etc... I have a problem! Although now I've noticed the shockingly small percentage of the vote that Linda has, I'm now thinking I should have! Come on people... she's GREAT!

By the way travis - have you heard the new Kylie single yet?! It's called All The Lovers and is her best one for a long time! Very similar to I Believe In You but that's no bad thing!

Hi Dod!

Yes, somebody was kind enough to send me an mp3 of "All The Lovers." It was in my mail box when I woke up and yes, I love it. :blob2:

It does remind me of "I Believe In You", which is in my top 5 of Kylie songs.

[ILoveFM]

Cher! Cher! Cher!

[Travis]

I'm the only vote for ONJ???

No love for Olivia Neutron Bomb :shocked:

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/1030/olivialpcollagesmall.jpg

[Gypsycat999]

Karen Carpenter for sure. Her voice is just soooooo wonderful. R.I.P. :angel:

[chiliD]

Only one on the list I own an album by:

Linda Ronstadt

[Travis]

Karen and Olivia:
http://www.girl-groups.com/karenandolivia.jpghttp://www.leadsister.com/timeline/images/KarenandOlivia.jpg

[Travis]

DS and Babs:

http://www.donna-tribute.com/pics/f-11.jpghttp://www.musikmarkt-wiesbaden.de/images/BARBRA%20STREISAND%20DONNA%20SUMMER.JPG

[Macfanforever]

I pick most except Diana Ross,The reason why i did not check her name because what she did to her co-members of the supremes.but I do like her music .ONJ I do love her music,If Stevie went to a another direction in her career,like a school teaching,Olivia Newton-John would be on top.Linda Ronstadt will follow Olivia.Also I like Donna Summer,I was to hang on in Atlantic City until sunday after Stevies show,Donna is scheduled for saturday night in AC ,but Stevies Foxwoods show ended that Idea .

[Travis]

Dolly and Cher:

http://cdn.sheknows.com/thebuzz/2008/02/dolly-parton-with-cher.jpg

[ButterCookie]

Am I allowed to Vote for Olivia based on Grease? I don't listen to any of these lovely ladies :sorry:

[Travis]

Am I allowed to Vote for Olivia based on Grease? I don't listen to any of these lovely ladies :sorry:

Of course :D

[tilthefirefades]

I voted for Karen, but I just realized we could vote for more than one :o

So I would have also voted for Dolly and Donna :D

[chiliD]

Karen and Olivia:
http://www.girl-groups.com/karenandolivia.jpghttp://www.leadsister.com/timeline/images/KarenandOlivia.jpg


"KAREN! Eat a sandwich!!!"

[DefDumbandBlond]

Donna! :blob2:

Here's one of my favorites by her:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU9VlRSfHkQ

[OldTimer]

I love powerful voices, so....

1) Linda Ronstadt. For me, Linda was right up there with Stevie as the voice of west coast chick-rock. :)

2) Barbra Streisand. Kind of surprised to find myself picking Babs, she had tons of (mostly forgettable) mainstream pop/easy listening/movie tunes, but still, one of the purest, most powerful voices EVER. When she made the movie 'Yentl,' there was a scene where her beloved father had just died and she's singing a song for him -- I cried my eyes out in the theater, and it's still one of the most powerfully beautiful things I've ever heard (and I still get teary).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwCPAo5e_F8

Such a voice, so much emotion.

(You can see why I'm not impressed with today's over-costumed and under-talented little girls. I remember when our chick singers had voices!)

PS: Honorable mention for Aretha Franklin; remember her string of hits and her great voice? How bout some RESPECT! :thumbsup:

And what about JANIS!!!!!!! -- you can thank Southern Comfort and Marlboros for that great voice. :nod:

EDIT: Okay, Aretha and Janis are really 60's, and this poll is 70's. I guess I got carried away with old memories......:rolleyes:

[CreepingDeath]

Carole King!


I also love-

Carly Simon
Cher
Dolly Parton
Karen Carpenter
Diana Ross

[Zombie]

Cher! I love Cher. She's so...Cher!

I miss my Cher Barbie. Someone ran off with it. I need a new one. I never got a chance to take it out to dinner with me.

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[Ghost_Tracker]

I absolutely prefer Carly Simon - totally adore her.

Besides, she wrote a song about me once. Except nobody believes me, they all say it had to be about somebody else like Warren Beatty or Mick Jagger or someone. :angel:

[Ghost_Tracker]

I'm the only vote for ONJ???

No love for Olivia Neutron Bomb :shocked:

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/1030/olivialpcollagesmall.jpg


For me personally, it's more like this:

Olivia Newton-John: I worship the ground she walks on. She once glanced at a pebble and people should build a SHRINE to it!!!!

Carly Simon: I'm currently camped outside her driveway. There's three REALLY big mean looking guys coming through the gate right now, glaring at me; and I hear sirens in the distance. So I had no choice but to vote f- WHOOPS, GOTTA GO!!! :wavey:

[ILoveFM]

Cher! I love Cher. She's so...Cher!

I miss my Cher Barbie. Someone ran off with it. I need a new one. I never got a chance to take it out to dinner with me.

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I knew I liked you for a reason!

:)

[daniellaaarisen]

Cher! I love Cher. She's so...Cher!

I miss my Cher Barbie. Someone ran off with it. I need a new one. I never got a chance to take it out to dinner with me.

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My favorite Will & Grace episode ever. God I miss that show.

Also, of course Cher. Cher is ****ing awesome. She's perfect.

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[Zombie]

I knew I liked you for a reason!

:)

My favorite Will & Grace episode ever. God I miss that show.

Also, of course Cher. Cher is ****ing awesome. She's perfect.

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Yay, y'all!

Cher is just fabulous. Like...weapons-grade fabulous. Such a great sense of humor, love her music, and the CLOTHES. My gawd, the CLOTHES.

I had the Cher Barbie in the "Turn Back Time" video outfit.

[Dodfather]

I'm the only vote for ONJ???

No love for Olivia Neutron Bomb :shocked:



I do love Olivia! Again, I was undone by my my categorisation/listmaking ocd!

Karen and Olivia:
http://www.girl-groups.com/karenandolivia.jpghttp://www.leadsister.com/timeline/images/KarenandOlivia.jpg

Karen and Olivia really were great friends. There's footage on youtube of them being interviewed together, along with John Travolta.


I absolutely prefer Carly Simon - totally adore her.

Besides, she wrote a song about me once. Except nobody believes me, they all say it had to be about somebody else like Warren Beatty or Mick Jagger or someone. :angel:

Hahaha! Yes!!

[SortaSavageLike]

I resent the fact that none of the Bee Gees are on this poll. :mad: