Who is the greatest singer of all time?

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

Interesting seeing the early votes for Sinatra as ol'Blue Eyes himself always said that Tony Bennett was a far better singer than he ever was. Freddie Mercury was probably the greatest front man but not the best voice.

I have to side with Sam Cooke as having such a pure voice that worked across both gentle songs and more upbeat numbers.

 

[Deleted member 18477]

jedward & Wagner are pretty good. or shakin stevens, he's pretty good. what a christmas tune 'Merry christmas everyone' is!!

flo rida has had quite a few number 1's...

 

[public school boy]

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By far the greatest female voice

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

I think the verdict for best female vocalist is pretty much over.

Karen Carpenter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__VQX2Xn7tI

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Yep it's pretty much nailed on for Karen. Infact I would be fully supportive of her winning the best singer of all time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTaWayUE5XA&feature=related

 

[El Presidente]

The greatest ever female vocalist for me Lush.

I normally sit in the North stand so can't here her from there Gareth.

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

That's too clever for this time of night.

 

[El Presidente]

Eddie Vedder for me, best vocalist of the last 20 years.

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

There's no doubting for me whether you liked the style of music or not, The Carpenters and Abba knocked every pretender at the time into a cocked hat. These acts were so far ahead of the game it was not a fair contest.

 

[Twinkle Toes]

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[aolstudios]

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nice

 

[JamesAndTheGiantHead]

Although the answer is probably Karen Carpenter, Christine McVie wins in terms of songwriting and being able to sing.

Honourable mention for Frank Black, who seemingly murdered his vocal coach and ate her lungs for extra volume.

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Agnetha Faltskog and Anni-Frid Lyndstag.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6YqC3D0GMo

 

[JamesAndTheGiantHead]

Eddie Vedder for me, best vocalist of the last 20 years.

He's definitely matured like a fine wine. Love this;

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Bessie Smith.

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[Mutts Nuts]

Seeing as NSC can't come close to deciding who the greatest rock band are, let's try greatest singer.

I'm going for Sinatra, maybe not the greatest voice but for delivery and timing not many can compete imo.

A mention for Bob Dylan if only for his intonation and delivery if not the voice per se.

I could listen to either of the above all day and night...I often do

Lee Marvin, in Paint your wagon

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

So is the collective verdict Karen Carpenter so I can go to bed now ?

 

[Mutts Nuts]

So is the collective verdict Karen Carpenter so I can go to bed now ?

No......

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Well f*** the lot of you I am going to bed anyway. Sweet Dreams.

 

[Cosmic Joker]

I think the verdict for best female vocalist is pretty much over.

Karen Carpenter.

Ahem!

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