10 Best Male/Female Popular Singers

[Skyeye]

I thought it would be interesting to see who you think were the best popular vocalist in recent history.

Here's my top 10.

Male:-------------------------------------Female:
1. Frank Sinatra -----------------------1.Ella Fitzgerald
2.Jack Jones ---------------------------2.Shirley Bassey
3.Perry Como --------------------------3.Judy Garland
4.Mario Lanza --------------------------4.Julie London
5.Matt Monroe------------------------- 5.Karen Carpenter
6.Nat Cole------------------------------ 6.Barbra Streisand
7.Michael Jackson ---------------------7.Patsy Cline
8.Gene Autry ---------------------------8.Cher
9.Tony Bennett ------------------------9.Pat Benetar
10.Michael Buble ----------------------10.Christina Agulera

 

[cam elle toe]

Pretty good list. I would have to include Julie Andrews on there before Bassey or Aguillera

 

[Darrell]

Michael Jackson didn't make it higher on the list? That's interesting.

 

[cam elle toe]

Michael Jackson didn't make it higher on the list? That's interesting.

You think he should?

 

[Darrell]

You think he should?

I don't listen to Michael Jackson, with that said I respected him as an artist. He had a lot of talent, unfortunately he had a lot of demons too. He sold over 300m records worldwide.

 

[cam elle toe]

I agree. But would you consider him one of the BEST "Vocalists" ...not most popular, or sold the most records. He could "eee heee" pretty good

I would put the likes of Ian Gillen, Robert Plant and Freddie mercury ahead of mj as a "vocalist" any day....Steve Winwood is another.

But its all a matter of opinion I guess

 

[freakofnature]

Michael Jackson didn't make it higher on the list? That's interesting.

I thought this thread was about singers. :unsure:

 

[skyblue]

a list like this is difficult,obviously the likes of sinatra should be up there,but theres great singers in alot of different genres...in that i could for instance say that jon bon jovi should be in the list because hes a fantastic singer,or its a surprise that theres no place for leona lewis...i'd have michael jackson no-where near the best ten,his popularity was image based not singing based,and he was hard to understand...and wheres pavarotti?...the perfect male voice

 

[HK]

So by 'recent' we're talking anytime in the last 60 years, not just actual present day singers?

I agree with Sky, people like Leona Lewis and hell, Beyonce even could belong on that list. Regardless of what you think of their style, they've both got amazing voices.

 

[skyblue]

So by 'recent' we're talking anytime in the last 60 years, not just actual present day singers?

I agree with Sky, people like Leona Lewis and hell, Beyonce even could belong on that list. Regardless of what you think of their style, they've both got amazing voices.

i forgot beyonce,her biggest talent is that shes versatile alongside a great voice

 

[freakofnature]

Whitney Houston's voice is incredible too.

 

[Skyeye]

We are talking "popular" singers. These are ones that sing everyday "radio" songs not classics or opera.

 

[HK]

Beyonce, Leona and Whitney are all 'popular' artists aren't they? :confused

 

[Peter Parka]

Can't be bothered to make a list but Kirsty MacColl, Bjork, Aretha Franklin and Freddie Mercury have got to be on those lists.

 

[cam elle toe]

The singers "back in the day" didnt have the luxury of dubbing, and all the gadgetry they use now to make a voice sound better.

I cant think of many modern day singers that have a "naturally" good voice, and sound as good live as they do on disc...cept for maybe Xtina....that girl can sing.

 

[Peter Parka]

The singers "back in the day" didnt have the luxury of dubbing, and all the gadgetry they use now to make a voice sound better.

I cant think of many modern day singers that have a "naturally" good voice, and sound as good live as they do on disc...cept for maybe Xtina....that girl can sing.

:nod: This is what happens when their gadgets break -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu5kgSeZHfw

 

[freakofnature]

:nod: This is what happens when their gadgets break -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu5kgSeZHfw

That was painful to listen to, especially at the beginning. :willy_nilly:

 

[skyblue]

The singers "back in the day" didnt have the luxury of dubbing, and all the gadgetry they use now to make a voice sound better.

I cant think of many modern day singers that have a "naturally" good voice, and sound as good live as they do on disc...cept for maybe Xtina....that girl can sing.

leona lewis has an incredible voice,even without gadgets:nod: