Singers that sound similar to Stevie

rubylounge · #1 09-02-2011, 04:06 PM

In a recent post someone mentioned Maria McKee from Lone Justice had a sound similar to Stevie. Here is a link to a little know band called Vesper Sparrow from Fort Lauderdale, Florida that I have been following since 1988. I have always felt that the lead singer sounded similar to Stevie. My uncle dated the lead singer of Vesper Sparrow and she gave him their demo tape in '88 which I had for years. The tape broke a few years ago so I tracked down the lead singer and she sent me a cd. The song that I feel sounds a lot like Stevie is called "Don't Give Your Love Away" and also "Highway" The songs are in the middle of the page if you want to listen to them.
Link:
http://www.reverbnation.com/vespersparrow

GoldDustWoman22 · #2 09-02-2011, 05:16 PM

Wow the lead singer definitely has a Stevie tinged sound to her voice.Her voice especially reminds me of Stevie's circa Bella Donna. One new singer who kind of has that same register as Stevie would be Lissie. She's kind of rock n' roll I guess.I don't think her and Stevie sound identical but there's definitely some kind of similarity there. She's definitely better than some of the top 10 out there today:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7OWdB2Pj28

I would also argue that Adele sounds kind of like her too. Especially on "Someone Like You". OK and I just thought about something. What about Karen Carpenter. I know that their lyrics left something to be desired most of the time but I feel like there was something similar in her and Stevie's vocals...they were both altos for starters and they both were able to convey a lot of emotion in their voices. I feel as if I'm way off here but maybe...?

But I have to say I have not found a singer that can measure up to Stevie's in terms of being mystical or especially in her vulnerability. That's something that is Stevie's all her own.

**mylittledemon** · #3 09-02-2011, 05:37 PM

some people have compared Lissie to Stevie... check out "In Sleep" and "When I'm Alone"

dersaw · #4 09-02-2011, 05:48 PM

Have any of you heard Claire Maguire?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpDjO3NQxdY

**mylittledemon** · #5 09-02-2011, 05:52 PM

Sounds a bit more like Cher to me than Stevie

ButterCookie · #6 09-02-2011, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dersaw

Have any of you heard Claire Maguire?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpDjO3NQxdY

I adore Clare but I don't think she sounds anything like Stevie. I saw her live earlier in the year, too and she definitely didn't then.

porkpie · #7 09-02-2011, 06:41 PM

Belinda Carlisle. Same shakey, nasal tones (in a good way!) recorded lots of Rick Nowels tunes and had a very healthy coke habit.

Christopher · #8 09-02-2011, 06:51 PM

IMO, No one in truth sounds similar to Stevie. She truly has a one of a kind instrument, whether back in her youth or fast forward to today. Her sweet, smokey, whiskey and honey tones are practically patentable.

Artemis · #9 09-02-2011, 06:57 PM

One of the Wilson Sisters (I get them mixed up all the time, so I can't remember which one... I want to say Nancy?) sounds exactly like Stevie on one of their new songs... but apart from that, I can't think of anyone else, off the top of my head.

rubylounge · #10 09-02-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Christopher

IMO, No one in truth sounds similar to Stevie. She truly has a one of a kind instrument, whether back in her youth or fast forward to today. Her sweet, smokey, whiskey and honey tones are practically patentable.

I agree with you and feel that Stevie is always # one with her beautiful voice and mystical style. She is definately one of a kind.

rubylounge · #11 09-02-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldDustWoman22

Wow the lead singer definitely has a Stevie tinged sound to her voice.Her voice especially reminds me of Stevie's circa Bella Donna. One new singer who kind of has that same register as Stevie would be Lissie. She's kind of rock n' roll I guess.I don't think her and Stevie sound identical but there's definitely some kind of similarity there. She's definitely better than some of the top 10 out there today:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7OWdB2Pj28

But I have to say I have not found a singer that can measure up to Stevie's in terms of being mystical or especially in her vulnerability. That's something that is Stevie's all her own.

I really like Lissie & have never heard this before. Thanks!

Silver Springs · #12 09-02-2011, 07:18 PM

I've often heard Stevie compared to the lesser known Melanie Safka. Maybe in her more humble, low key numbers there is somewhat of a resemblance. But other than that I believe they're akin only in style and demureness. A lot of artists are very easy to compare to others, but it is extremely difficult for me to think of an artist who is similar in voice and style as Ms. Nicks. She's one of a kind. The only person in contemporary music, for example, I could accuse of being even remotely similar is probably Florence Welsh. But I think she needs to kick start a severe smoking habit to get quite the whispy, husky voice Stevie has.

WildHearted · #13 09-02-2011, 07:23 PM

Miley Cyrus has the husky vibrato going on, something about her voice reminds me of Stevie's at times, although definitely a low-grade version.

Silver Springs · #14 09-02-2011, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by WildHearted

Miley Cyrus has the husky vibrato going on, something about her voice reminds me of Stevie's at times, although definitely a low-grade version.

Low grade, indeed. Miley Cyrus is the Tripe to Stevie's T Bone Steak.

Travisevian · #15 09-02-2011, 07:38 PM

Tiffany sounded a bit like Stevie on Should've Been Me from her debut album and as someone mentioned Belinda Carlisle, post Go-Go's. I used to think Circle In The Sand was recorded by Stevie. It wasn't until much later that I realized why.

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Originally Posted by rubylounge

In a recent post someone mentioned Maria McKee from Lone Justice had a sound similar to Stevie. Here is a link to a little know band called Vesper Sparrow from Fort Lauderdale, Florida that I have been following since 1988. I have always felt that the lead singer sounded similar to Stevie. My uncle dated the lead singer of Vesper Sparrow and she gave him their demo tape in '88 which I had for years. The tape broke a few years ago so I tracked down the lead singer and she sent me a cd. The song that I feel sounds a lot like Stevie is called "Don't Give Your Love Away" and also "Highway" The songs are in the middle of the page if you want to listen to them.
Link:
http://www.reverbnation.com/vespersparrow

Don't Give Your Love Away sounds great and I am definitely reminded of Stevie, also Paulette Carson(formerly of Highway 101) and Emmylou Harris and perhaps, a little Bangles. Thanks for sharing this.

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Originally Posted by GoldDustWoman22

What about Karen Carpenter. I know that their lyrics left something to be desired most of the time but I feel like there was something similar in her and Stevie's vocals...

I've not heard any similarities but Karen Carpenter had a beautiful voice.