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The metal/rock vocalist thread is going really well but I noticed that every singer is a guy! I'm curious to see which female vocalists are favored (genere is irrelevant)!!!

I've got two:

Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac
Ann Wilson of Heart

The metal/rock vocalist thread is going really well but I noticed that every singer is a guy! I'm curious to see which female vocalists are favored (genere is irrelevant)!!!

I've got two:

Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac
Ann Wilson of Heart
Any hot female between the ages of 18 and 29 will do

Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaugn, and Ella Fitzgerald-a holy trinity.

keren ann, carla bruni...

Peggy Lee

http://www.peggylee.com/
.

Cher!

*runs and hides*

Megumi Hayashibara.

Cher!

*runs and hides*
true

true

She's horrible....that's like saying Madonna is the sexiest woman alive or Bjork.

She's horrible....that's like saying Madonna is the sexiest woman alive or Bjork.

madonna is hot though...

Laurie Anderson.

Eminem.

Wait, you said female vocalist, didn't you?

Yeah, Eminem >_>

Cher!

*runs and hides*

DO YOU BELIEVE IN LIFE AFTER LOVE?</Cher>

You're all wrong, women suck at everything, including singing.
There has NEVER been a worthy female singer. In fact, many would-be decent songs have been ruined by having females sing them.

Who ever let those bitches stop making sandwiches long enough for them to learn how to sing, anyhow?

Eminem.

Wait, you said female vocalist, didn't you?

Yeah, Eminem >_>


not cool...:rolleyes:

Billie Holiday.

DO YOU BELIEVE IN LIFE AFTER LOVE?</Cher>

https://www.ticketspecialists.com/concert/concerts_img/cher.jpg

You're all wrong, women suck at everything, including singing.
There has NEVER been a worthy female singer. In fact, many would-be decent songs have been ruined by having females sing them.

Who ever let those bitches stop making sandwiches long enough for them to learn how to sing, anyhow?

What about Whitney Houston?

Who ever let those bitches stop making sandwiches long enough for them to learn how to sing, anyhow?
I don't know, but he's going to get hung up by his buster browns when I get ahold of him. I'm just dieing for a sandwich right now.

Yuuka Nanri.
Since you probably don't know who that is, http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kajiura/fj_yuuka/index.html

Laurie Anderson.
That's an...interesting...choice...

You're all wrong, women suck at everything, including singing.
There has NEVER been a worthy female singer. In fact, many would-be decent songs have been ruined by having females sing them.
With the exception of that guy in Rammstein (No, I'm not going to fucking look up how his name is spelled) men sing like shit. Whoever told men to quit beating rocks into mush with their faces, and then told them they could carry a tune, should be shot.

Amy Lee of Evanescence &
Alanis Morisette:D

With the exception of that guy in Rammstein (No, I'm not going to fucking look up how his name is spelled) men sing like shit. Whoever told men to quit beating rocks into mush with their faces, and then told them they could carry a tune, should be shot.
As an upper class white male, I agree 100%.

Neko Case is making a strong case for it, even though she has had a relatively short career.

Take a listen. (http://www.nekocase.com/music/2006/02/blacklisted.html#more)

ever?

impossible to say

in my lifetime?

patsy cline?

With the exception of that guy in Rammstein (No, I'm not going to fucking look up how his name is spelled) men sing like shit. Whoever told men to quit beating rocks into mush with their faces, and then told them they could carry a tune, should be shot.
well arent we a little bitchy feminist?
have you ever listened to music (and i mean real music, not kelly clarkface or any other pop/emo bullshit)?
if any competant person were to compile a list of the best bands ever, it would have to include (starting at the top) led zeppelin, cream, jimi hendrix, and the doors. hmm, four of the best vocalists EVER, i didnt see any women in there
heart?.......----->>>>>>>>>NOPE-->sucks
janis jopslut?-->>>>cant sing for her life
fleetwood smackintheface?--->>they have that one good song.........oh wait, no they dont because they're one of the worst bands ever

in this whole thread i havent seen one female singer who id be able to to listen to without stabbing myself in the ear

the sooner they go back to cooking and cleaning the sooner everyone will be happy

*snip*

in this whole thread i havent seen one female singer who id be able to to listen to without stabbing myself in the ear

Cause no one's mentioned Kim Deal :cool:

well arent we a little bitchy feminist?
Actually, I have penis. I also have no illusions about that making me any better than those without.
have you ever listened to music (and i mean real music, not kelly clarkface or any other pop/emo bullshit)?
Maybe. Of course, it is possible that I am merely hearing misperceptions, and that there is no such thing as sound. Goddamn volunteerists.
if any competant person were to compile a list of the best bands ever, it would have to include (starting at the top) led zeppelin, cream, jimi hendrix, and the doors. hmm, four of the best vocalists EVER, i didnt see any women in there
If any person were to parrot that list at me, I'd smack them for continuing the worship of the most overrated man in the history of abusing musical insturments (Jimi Hendrix) and for continuing the illusion that Lord of the Rings references qualify music as anything other than a nerdgasm of sound.
I suppose I should be grateful you had the taste to leave out Manson.
in this whole thread i havent seen one female singer who id be able to to listen to without stabbing myself in the ear
You'd rather inflict self-injury than listen to Neko Case? Philistine.
I suppose that Sharron Krauss, Loreena McKennitt, and Emmanuelle Monet are beyond you as well?
the sooner they go back to cooking and cleaning the sooner everyone will be happy
The men go back to running naked through the woods, and quit trying to sing and use the computer, the sooner I'll be happy.

She's horrible....that's like saying Madonna is the sexiest woman alive or Bjork.

Bjork is a fox, I'd hit that. :D

Cher retired 20 years ago and is now played by a drag queen, she hardly qualifies for this list.

The girl from Circle Takes The Square, because CTTS are the shiznit.

have you ever listened to music (and i mean real music, not kelly clarkface or any other pop/emo bullshit)?

Two things:
Emo's a type of hardcore. (see: Orchid (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchid_%28band%29), Saetia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saetia) and Indian Summer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Summer_%28band%29) for details)

And, more importantly, when you diss hXc, you diss yourself.

if any competant person were to compile a list of the best bands ever, it would have to include (starting at the top) led zeppelin, cream, jimi hendrix, and the doors. hmm, four of the best vocalists EVER, i didnt see any women in there
heart?.......----->>>>>>>>>NOPE-->sucks
janis jopslut?-->>>>cant sing for her life
fleetwood smackintheface?--->>they have that one good song...

There always has to be one in the crowd, huh?
Let me set the record straight for ya'! Led Zeppelin was, and still is, absolutely, positively the most over-rated band in the world!!! Sure they had a few cool tunes but everyone made them out to be so much more then they actually were!!! Black Sabbath destroyed Led Zeppelin...hell, Queen made Zep look like shit!!!
Jimi Hendrix, the best guitarist this world has ever known, NO DOUBT!!! But this is a vocals thread and he was probably the worst vocalist this world has ever known!!!
The Doors? I like their music, they've got some cool shit, but Morrison's vocals were mediocre at best and his poetry just flat out sucked!!!
Ann, Stevie, Patsy, Aretha, Ella...all were 100 times the vocalist on their worst night that Plant, Hendrix, or Morrison were on their best!!!
So there you have it, the one and only opinion that matters...MINE!!!

tarja turunen and kimberly gross sing nicely
and Veronika Kramheller (i believe) from haggard:)

Jimi Hendrix, the best guitarist this world has ever known, NO DOUBT!!! But this is a vocals thread and he was probably the worst vocalist this world has ever known!!!

In a world that contains Bizmarkee? Are you sure?

Neko Case is making a strong case for it, even though she has had a relatively short career.

Take a listen. (http://www.nekocase.com/music/2006/02/blacklisted.html#more)
are you kidding me? Neko is cute, but she doesn't have a world class voice on the order of Kathleen Buttle, Judy Collins, Ella, or any number of unforgettable women. She does okay in her niche, and I'm sure she'll have a fantastic career. Ultimately forgettable, however.

The metal/rock vocalist thread is going really well but I noticed that every singer is a guy! I'm curious to see which female vocalists are favored (genere is irrelevant)!!!

I've got two:

Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac
Ann Wilson of Heart

stevie nicks is awesome..but i love the girls voice from the cranberries.

Michael Jackson

stevie nicks is awesome..but i love the girls voice from the cranberries.

can i add sheryl crowe?

and the girl from..bye bye baby..dont be long..i miss you badly when your gone..who the hell is it..i love her voice..gives me goosebumps.

nice post..making me think of girls i love...hmmm

found it...this is edited...


it is ivy..from the roswell soundtrack.

i will also add veruca salt!

Annie Lennox, Billie Holliday, Ella, and Prince - in that order.

Anyone who does not say ARETHA FRANKLIN should be hung by their toes and pummeled mercilessly by angry marines with socks full of soap.

No one mentioned so far in this thread even comes close to Aretha in terms of sheer ability and tone quality. Ella Fitzgerald is probably a decent [but fairly distant] second.

And whoever said men can't sing should listen to some Roy Orbison. He's not my favorite artist by any stretch, but he is an excellent vocalist.

Anyone who does not say ARETHA FRANKLIN should be hung by their toes and pummeled mercilessly by angry marines with socks full of soap.

No one mentioned so far in this thread even comes close to Aretha in terms of sheer ability and tone quality. Ella Fitzgerald is probably a decent [but fairly distant] second.

And whoever said men can't sing should listen to some Roy Orbison. He's not my favorite artist by any stretch, but he is an excellent vocalist.

like full metal jacket?

wow...i do agree but a bit agrressive...no?

how about donna summers?
i saw her at the valley forge music fair..and all the blood rushed from my head.
and became instant idiot...she could have asked me too wash her horse,and i woulda been...duh..ok....use my tongue?



roy and the blues travelers are legendary.

Aretha is awesome, Annie Lennox is great. I'd put a vote in for Chrissy Hynde.
Not a great voice but the perfect attitude, and she's is great voice on the 'Isle of View' CD.

Queen and Black Sabbath better than Led Zep? Bollocks!

Aretha is awesome, Annie Lennox is great. I'd put a vote in for Chrissy Hynde.
Not a great voice but the perfect attitude, and she's is great voice on the 'Isle of View' CD.

Queen and Black Sabbath better than Led Zep? Bollocks!

wow..how could i forget about chrissie..saw her at radio city with big country soooo long ago....the original band i think...great show/concert.


queen and black sabbath vs. led zep...what about the WHO

Stine-Mari Langstrand

Grace Slick?

You're all wrong, women suck at everything, including singing.
There has NEVER been a worthy female singer. In fact, many would-be decent songs have been ruined by having females sing them.

Who ever let those bitches stop making sandwiches long enough for them to learn how to sing, anyhow?

:sniper:

You have been pwn3d.

:sniper:

You have been pwn3d.

hands the stone shaped axe to the brotha..

lets see you keep a clean cave sir.

all that tyranasurus rex blood dragged all over the cave floor..i mean really man...who better to clean it up..you surely wont...good thing there is wenches eh....

i know i like my cave nice and tidy from when i come back from fighten saber tooth tigers...and by the way bitch...bend over...had a rough day on the free range.

after i ass rape you...can you cook this thing i bashed over the head...it might be food,but you may know better then me?

ahh...to live that life...it would be wonderfull.

set your meters to sarcasm please.

i know i been bad...but i aint neanderthal.

Harriet Wheeler, vocalist from The Sundays.

I've always thought Karen Carpenter had a nice voice.

pj harvey, björk, eivör, and sylvíanótt of course

you know, i just realised i hardly listen to any music with female vocalists. weird... :confused:
i think the closest i get is the occasional female duet with santana, or apocalyptica working with Nina Hagen.


but i guess if we're talking general music (not stuff i listen to much) then Aretha Franklin does have to win hands down.

Best female singers:
Diamanda Galas
Jarboe
Johnette Napolitano

Best female vocalists:
Wendy O. Williams
Kat Bjelland
Karyn Crisis

Singer being what's typically thought of as traditional singing, and vocalist being vocals that typically aren't thought of as traditional singing.

Otep Shemaya from Otep and Angela Gossow from Arch Enemy.

are you kidding me? Neko is cute, but she doesn't have a world class voice on the order of Kathleen Buttle, Judy Collins, Ella, or any number of unforgettable women. She does okay in her niche, and I'm sure she'll have a fantastic career. Ultimately forgettable, however.

I will admit that she doesn't have the pipes of those singers, but this is about vocalists and not voices. Sure she doesn't have the range of other vocalists, but I think you would be hard pressed to find anyone who uses her voice to as good an effect.

Neither Johnny Cash or Tom Waits could really sing a lick, but I still consider them two of the greatest rock vocalists ever.

Someone may have said this already, but:

Aretha Franklin

There always has to be one in the crowd, huh?
Let me set the record straight for ya'! Led Zeppelin was, and still is, absolutely, positively the most over-rated band in the world!!! Sure they had a few cool tunes but everyone made them out to be so much more then they actually were!!! Black Sabbath destroyed Led Zeppelin...hell, Queen made Zep look like shit!!!
Jimi Hendrix, the best guitarist this world has ever known, NO DOUBT!!! But this is a vocals thread and he was probably the worst vocalist this world has ever known!!!
The Doors? I like their music, they've got some cool shit, but Morrison's vocals were mediocre at best and his poetry just flat out sucked!!!

So there you have it, the one and only opinion that matters...MINE!!!
ill concede that hendrix was not a great vocalist. as for sabbath (still a good band) and queen (mediocre band at best) destroying zep I DONT THINK SO (neiter band can touch page or bonham). in any case, neither had a female singer. and before everyone goes naming their favorite bands, I guess I have to spell it out to you that a list of four bands, did not include every good band ever
Morrison is easily in the top 5 vocalists of all time ever, even if you dont like their music, you have to admit he as an incredible voice (I didnt know vocals was a poetry contest)
Ann, Stevie, Patsy, Aretha, Ella...all were 100 times the vocalist on their worst night that Plant, Hendrix, or Morrison were on their best!!!
Thats just a dumb comment that doesnt need me to diss it

and finally, I noticed you didnt touch cream. I cant believe that someone hasnt heard of them, so ill give you the benefit of the doubt and assume that you just couldnt think of anything bad to say about them because jack bruce is also a top 10 vocalist of all time

Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaugn, and Ella Fitzgerald-a holy trinity.
I agree. Personally I think Sarah Vaughn's got a slightly better voice, but I like more of Ella's songs.

Actually, I have penis. I also have no illusions about that making me any better than those without.

If any person were to parrot that list at me, I'd smack them for continuing the worship of the most overrated man in the history of abusing musical insturments (Jimi Hendrix) and for continuing the illusion that Lord of the Rings references qualify music as anything other than a nerdgasm of sound.
I suppose I should be grateful you had the taste to leave out Manson.

I didnt say you didnt have a penis, i called you a feminist (which you are).
Before you even try to diss Jimi Hendrix, ask yourself this question, "Self, can I play guitar one tenth as well as Jimi Hendrix did?" The answer is no you cant and only a few others have gotten close. As for the Lord of the Rings comment, I'm not even sure who your referring to. Im gonna guess you mean zep because they have like two references in Ramble On. Assuming your talking about Led Zeppelin, as far as I can tell, most of their lyrics are more or less incoherent, so trying to say that they make non-stop references to anything is foolish. AND just because most of their lyrics dont mean much does not make Plant any worse of a vocalist. He had a good voice and used it well.

You'd rather inflict self-injury than listen to Neko Case?
yes

I suppose that Sharron Krauss, Loreena McKennitt, and Emmanuelle Monet are beyond you as well?
No, they just aren't good/don't make good music.

The men go back to running naked through the woods, and quit trying to sing and use the computer, the sooner I'll be happy.
I'm pretty sure men got us to where we are today by doing slightly more than just running naked through the woods. Also, I find it funny that you claim to have a penis and are on an internet forum, yet also claim that the sooner men quit trying to use the computer, you'll be happy. Maybe you should start this movement by not using the computer yourself.

Idina Menzel and Kristen Kerchenowith

I've never really had a favorite, so I'll just post my dad's:

Shirley Bassey

Beth Gibbons.
http://www.bethgibbons.com/pop.html

Before you even try to diss Jimi Hendrix, ask yourself this question, "Self, can I play guitar one tenth as well as Jimi Hendrix did?" The answer is no you cant and only a few others have gotten close.
I'd start with the question of "Self, do I think Jimi Hendrix had any real skill at the guitar? Did I find his music enjoyable on any level of sensation?" Then I would answer no on both counts. Next I'd ask "Self, does the guitar at all affect one's vocal capacity?", again I'd answer no.
yes
You have no concept of the term "Rhetorical question", do you?
(Hint, you don't have to answer that because you've already implied what your answer will be.)
No, they just aren't good/don't make good music.
Sure, and you've listened to them before? You've actually sat down and listened to "All Souls Night", "Song of the Hanged Man", and "Tout va bien" with an open mind?
I doubt it.
I'm pretty sure men got us to where we are today by doing slightly more than just running naked through the woods.
And I'm pretty sure that Catherine the Great didn't modernize Russia with her baking skills and Marrie Currie didn't discover Radium as part of her house work.
Also, I find it funny that you claim to have a penis and are on an internet forum, yet also claim that the sooner men quit trying to use the computer, you'll be happy. Maybe you should start this movement by not using the computer yourself.
I find it funny that your taking me seriously here. Originally, I typed up a respectful and annotated post that debated the merits of female singers, and refuted the Hendrix myth. Then I decided that I was thinking to hard for you, so I went with the shoot from the hip brand of argument you seem to prefer.

Alison Goldfrapp

PS. Hendrix ! *yawn*

William Hung.

This is easy

Tarja Turunen from Nightwish. The lyrics may suck, but her voice is awesome.

The Krab People']Amy Lee of Evanescence:D
I'd say she's second best. Read my post right before this one. Concerning lyrics, Amy Lee kicks Tarja Turunens ass. But we're talking about VOCALS, not LYRICS.

Either way, Hendrix owns.

tarja turunen
Good job! You are very wise.

I didnt say you didnt have a penis, i called you a feminist (which you are).
Before you even try to diss Jimi Hendrix, ask yourself this question, "Self, can I play guitar one tenth as well as Jimi Hendrix did?" The answer is no you cant and only a few others have gotten close. As for the Lord of the Rings comment, I'm not even sure who your referring to. Im gonna guess you mean zep because they have like two references in Ramble On. Assuming your talking about Led Zeppelin, as far as I can tell, most of their lyrics are more or less incoherent, so trying to say that they make non-stop references to anything is foolish. AND just because most of their lyrics dont mean much does not make Plant any worse of a vocalist. He had a good voice and used it well.


yes


No, they just aren't good/don't make good music.


I'm pretty sure men got us to where we are today by doing slightly more than just running naked through the woods. Also, I find it funny that you claim to have a penis and are on an internet forum, yet also claim that the sooner men quit trying to use the computer, you'll be happy. Maybe you should start this movement by not using the computer yourself.
Ugh... Go away and stop making pitiful arguements towards the masterful Fiddlebottoms! He will smite thee if thee continue!

I've a soft spot for Natalie Merchant.

Maria Callas is probably the greatest of our time, though as something of a Wagnerian I tend to prefer Gwyneth Jones. Unfortunately it's impossible for us to rate today the divas of the pre-recording days since all we have to go on is reputation.

Among contemporary non-opera singers, Lisa Gerrard has an interesting voice.

Electric Light Orchestra

The metal/rock vocalist thread is going really well but I noticed that every singer is a guy! I'm curious to see which female vocalists are favored (genere is irrelevant)!!!
Ella Fitzgerald, no contest. That woman had the most amazing voice and the best range and control of any female vocalist I have ever heard! :)

As for the Lord of the Rings comment, I'm not even sure who your referring to. Im gonna guess you mean zep because they have like two references in Ramble On.

The Battle of Evermore?

I'm suprised nobody has mentioned Kate Bush. I suppose it depends on your taste in music, but I haven't heard anyone take advantage of having such a wide vocal range the way she does.

Thats just a dumb comment that doesnt need me to diss it
and finally, I noticed you didnt touch cream. I cant believe that someone hasnt heard of them, so ill give you the benefit of the doubt and assume that you just couldnt think of anything bad to say about them because jack bruce is also a top 10 vocalist of all time

Little, little man!!! When will you learn never to challenge my immortal ways?
First off, I don't make dumb comments...EVER!!! I speak the truth, which you obviously have a problem accepting for one reason or another!
I didn't bother with knockin' Cream because honestly, I didn't think you were serious in mentioning them! But, since you've proven quite serious indeed, let me burst that bubble for you, too!
Once again, this is a vocals thread! You picked the one member of Cream with absolutely NO talent! Had you been defending Clapton or even Ginger Baker, I would have had mercy on you but Jack Bruce? Top 10 vocalist? I think not!!!
Now, back to Morrison! Jim may have made the top 10 but only because he's Jim! Freddie Mercury crucifies Morrison (and Plant)! It's not even a contest!!! Jim was a decent frontman and I liked and agreed with most of his views but he was definitely not a great vocalist!!!
Oh, and finally, if I may ask, why do you hate women so much? It's really none of my business but I was just curious!

I'll add a vote to Tarja Turunen. Alas, she's just recently been kicked out. Here's hoping to a worthy replacement.

She's horrible....that's like saying Madonna is the sexiest woman alive or Bjork.
Oh come on... Bjork is still a lot better than this Cher mummy or Madonna (bleh!) :rolleyes:

Without a doubt Ella Fitzgerald and possibly Billy Holiday.

I'll add a vote to Tarja Turunen. Alas, she's just recently been kicked out. Here's hoping to a worthy replacement.
Yeah, I know, that sucks. I doubt anyone will have such a great voice as hers.

Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaugn, and Ella Fitzgerald-a holy trinity.
Close.

Lady Day, Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald.

NOTE
For those of you who do not know who Lady Day is, you shouldnt even be responding to this thread.

Close.

Lady Day, Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald.

NOTE
For those of you who do not know who Lady Day is, you shouldnt even be responding to this thread.

Ewww Lady Day! Forgot about her!

Karen motherfucking O

Nico

Pure talent wise, Sarah Brightman.

Stylewise, Regina Spektor.

Through all this Cristina Scabbia gets bypassed. *tear*

Bjork is the best ever IMO. Honourable mention to Edith Piaf, Anneke van Giersbergen (The Gathering) and Elizabeth Fraser (Cocteau Twins).

Any hot female between the ages of 18 and 29 will do
Most of them can't sing though. And many of those who can sing are neither young nor hot.

Through all this Cristina Scabbia gets bypassed. *tear*
She may be one of the hottest singers around but, not outstandingly brilliant.

But anyway, oh. my. god. (http://asahinojutsu.canalblog.com/images/Lacuna_Coil2.jpg)

She may be one of the hottest singers around but, not outstandingly brilliant.

But anyway, oh. my. god. (http://asahinojutsu.canalblog.com/images/Lacuna_Coil2.jpg)

She can sing English clearer than Tarja Turunen can...and I think she's up there; but please, share your opinion. On the MuchMusic message board (where I used to go) these kind of debates wind up being "Tarja and Cristina are the best and everyone who thinks otherwise is an idiot!" so it's refreshing to see the diversity of opinions here.

It is difficult not to say Ella Fitzgerald...but Nancy Wilson (not the one from Heart) is my all-time fave...she can belt it...

No mention of Nina Simone?!

Of course, I have to agree that Aretha wins hands down. But I do love Nina too.

She can sing English clearer than Tarja Turunen can...and I think she's up there; but please, share your opinion. On the MuchMusic message board (where I used to go) these kind of debates wind up being "Tarja and Cristina are the best and everyone who thinks otherwise is an idiot!" so it's refreshing to see the diversity of opinions here.
Cristina sounds like too many other singers, English diction be damned. Tarja has a much stronger, more creative and distinctive vocal style.

Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaugn, and Ella Fitzgerald-a holy trinity.
Ahhh! A man of true taste and distinction! Awesome. Just awesome! :D

Cristina sounds like too many other singers, English diction be damned. Tarja has a much stronger, more creative and distinctive vocal style.

That range and power though...few can hit that. Tarja's a mile ahead, I'll agree on that, but I don't think Scabbia's "average" in terms of singing ability at least. Enjoyability, that's debatable, but skill-wise she's one of the best.

That range and power though...few can hit that. Tarja's a mile ahead, I'll agree on that, but I don't think Scabbia's "average" in terms of singing ability at least. Enjoyability, that's debatable, but skill-wise she's one of the best.
I've never noticed her exceptional range and power. Care to reference a song or two?

Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, and Ella Fitzgerald-a holy trinity.
Thank you for saying it for me. Seconded and passed!

The Holy Trinity's torchbearers include:
Betty Carter
Carmen McRae
Cleo Laine
Nancy Wilson (NOT of Heart)
Flora Purim
Annie Ross
Dianne Reeves (check her out as the singer in Good Night and Good Luck)
Dinah Washington
Etta James
Ethel Ennis
Greta Matassa
Cassandra Wilson
Dee Dee Bridgewater
Diane Schuur
Karryn Allison
Shirley Horn

Ewww Lady Day! Forgot about her!
Die.

Die, die, die with festering boils. I don't care if you don't like her, but anyone else mentioned here derives either direct influence or indirect influence from Billie Holiday. If you can't feel her pain, you ain't alive.

Anyone who does not say ARETHA FRANKLIN should be hung by their toes and pummeled mercilessly by angry marines with socks full of soap.

No one mentioned so far in this thread even comes close to Aretha in terms of sheer ability and tone quality. Ella Fitzgerald is probably a decent [but fairly distant] second.

And whoever said men can't sing should listen to some Roy Orbison. He's not my favorite artist by any stretch, but he is an excellent vocalist.
Sorry, but shouting doesn't do it for me.

I've never noticed her exceptional range and power. Care to reference a song or two?

The "Comalies" album is a good reference, especially "Swamped".

You're all wrong, women suck at everything, including singing.
There has NEVER been a worthy female singer. In fact, many would-be decent songs have been ruined by having females sing them.

Who ever let those bitches stop making sandwiches long enough for them to learn how to sing, anyhow?
Who let you out of your room, little boy?

Kathleen Battle for classical and Dolores O'Riordan for rock.

and about this:


You're all wrong, women suck at everything, including singing.
There has NEVER been a worthy female singer. In fact, many would-be decent songs have been ruined by having females sing them.

Who ever let those bitches stop making sandwiches long enough for them to learn how to sing, anyhow?


Just to let you know, women have been singing since song was invented. During the Gregorian Chants, they were in the monestaries singing. They started singing for years and years before they had any standing in society. And buddy, good luck with anything other than your right hand.

Die.

Die, die, die with festering boils. I don't care if you don't like her, but anyone else mentioned here derives either direct influence or indirect influence from Billie Holiday. If you can't feel her pain, you ain't alive.

Dude! I said I forgot her. I didn't say I didn't like her.

I also mentioned Billie so there!

Dude! I said I forgot her. I didn't say I didn't like her.

I also mentioned Billie so there!
Then why did you preface your post with "Ewwww!" -- that smacks of visceral disapproval.

Kathleen Battle for classical and Dolores O'Riordan for rock.

and about this:



Just to let you know, women have been singing since song was invented. During the Gregorian Chants, they were in the monestaries singing. They started singing for years and years before they had any standing in society. And buddy, good luck with anything other than your right hand.
Uh...no. Pope Gregory taught men.

The nunneries would have had singers, but not with the same kind of training -- they were vernacular at best. However, women have indeed been singing since grunts became chants.

Gundula Janowitz

Kathleen Battle for classical and

Battle???? Sorry dude. She doesn't cut it. Ever see her perform? The jaw action is annoying.

Now if you want a treat; Denyce Graves as Carmen!

Then why did you preface your post with "Ewwww!" -- that smacks of visceral disapproval.

It was meant as ohhhyeaa versus yuck! ;)

Dame Shirley Bassey

Nina Simone, or Billie Holliday. Either of them two.

Beth Orton's another great female singer.

Nina Simone, or Billie Holliday. Either of them two.
Oh yeah, Nina Simone.

Oh yeah, Nina Simone.
"Sinner Man" <---awesome song.
As is:
"Wish I knew what's it like to be free"
"Baby, it's cold outside"
"Go to hell"
"Don't smoke in bed"
"Blackbird"
"I want a little sugar in my bowl"
"I got it bad and that ain't no good"
"He needs me"
etc etc etc

In my opinion, it really depends on the style of music. For contemporary singers, I would go with Andrea Corr (despite the fact that she's gorgeous and plays the tin whistle). I think her voice goes well with some of the melancholy songs that The Corrs play. And I enjoy some of their adaptations of traditional songs.

Oh yeah, Nina Simone.

For the record, I did mention Nina earlier in the thread :D

Tarja Turunen ( ex-Nightwish)

In fact, I'd go as far as saying shes the 2nd best singer ever, after Freddie of course.

janis joplin
grace slick
jaquee mcshee

Shakira- My hero, I'm like her a lot
Pussycat Dolls
Rhianna
Ciara
Mariah Carey
Beyoncé
Christina Milian
Keyshia Cole
Mary J. Blige

And a lot more.

I'm the best female classical vocalist around. I don't do rock (though I listen to it). In no way do I want nodes *shudders*.