OT: great voices

[Centerstream]

 

[Ozimoto]

Dennis Yost of the Classics Four had a great voice.

 

[Ozimoto]

David Clayton Thomas of Blood Sweat and Tears was pretty good too!

 

[Conndog]

David Clayton Thomas of Blood Sweat and Tears was pretty good too!

Great song!

 

[64Zcode]

Rather some of the pretty voices on here, I prefer bluesy, unique voices. Such as this one. Noah Hunt. Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, but Noah does most of the singing. (and then you get Kenny's guitar work)

To add to the 'Bluesy & Unique' theme:
Kent Dykes/Omar And The Howlers - Hard Times In The Land Of Plenty

 

[64Zcode]

Rockabilly artist Robert Gordon with guitar work by Link Wray - Woman(You're My Woman)
I generally like deep, male voices. This isn't Basso Profundo, but he gets pretty low.

 

[64Zcode]

I like Sammy Hagar for a bunch of reasons; car guy, rocker, musician, singer....
This is probably my most listened-to song of his. This is a live, almost acoustic version of 'Eagles Fly'
Very tasty guitar work from EVH near the end.
Sammy can get into the high registers pretty well, not so much in this version, but certainly in the studio version of this.

 

[Scud49]

Frank Sinatra - Summer Wind:

 

[quavik]

Here's Steve Katz singing and The Blues Project playing an old chestnut (56 years ago, btw Catch the Wind is the first song Donovan ever wrote):



I haven't heard this in several years and am struck by the transmogrification of song lyrics from then to now. I try not to think it's a reflection of the degree we have changed as a society....

 

[Scud49]

The Doobie Brothers Michael McDonald:

 

[TerpWomenFan]

The Doobie Brothers Michael McDonald:

He had that raspy voice that works. Sort of the male version of Anita Baker.

 

[ME Husky Fan]

Great stuff so far, folks! I've discovered a few new-to-me singers and been reminded of a lot of older ones.

I'm mildly surprised not to have seen Annie Haslam of Renaissance mentioned. Here she is:

Happy to see someone else knows of her and the incredible range she had at one point in time and can still belt it out. One of the great progressive rock bands of the early 70’s.

 

[Aluminny69]

Great song!

Mary Travers also had a great version of this song. Pretty fair voice too.

 

[Aluminny69]

So many great singers!

 

[Aluminny69]

Another song demonstrating the beautiful, clear voice of Mary Travers. R.I.P.

 

[Hoops66]

I was wondering why one of the most dynamic voices seldom gets a mention. She has many hits but this one still gives me chills....

 

[Scud49]

He had that raspy voice that works. Sort of the male version of Anita Baker.

Another "raspy" voice that I love is Rod Stewart, this song that he did in the early days with his group Faces showcases that wonderful edge he has:

 

[Scud49]

Happy to see someone else knows of her and the incredible range she had at one point in time and can still belt it out. One of the great progressive rock bands of the early 70’s.

My favorite song by them, used to hear it quite a bit back in the 70's, and I still hear it on occasion on Sirius radio's "Deep Tracks":

 

[Scud49]

Steve Miller somehow gets overlooked - great spacey vocals by him:

 

[Rocket009]

Another "raspy" voice that I love is Rod Stewart, this song that he did in the early days with his group Faces showcases that wonderful edge he has:

Great song, but I always loved this one:

Rod Stewart - Maggie May (1971)

Maggie May was Rod Stewart's first big hit as a solo performer. The song went to #1 in the UK Singles Chart in October 1971, and at the same time topped the ...

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[Rocket009]

Recently came across Lily Allen and can't believe I hadn't heard her before.

 

[Rocket009]

Since no one mentioned Bowie - here is a few choice selections from a true artist:



David Bowie - Life on Mars (Glastonbury 2000)

David Bowie - Modern Love (Official Video)

and one with Freddie Mercury

David Bowie & Freddie Mercury - Under Pressure

 

[Rocket009]

Freddie Mercury who had one in a million voice - live performances since that's the best way to experience Queen



Queen - Love Of My Life (Live at Wembley)

Queen - Somebody To Love - HD Live - 1981 Montreal

 

[Rocket009]

Brendan Urie from Panic at the Disco

 

[JDuro]

Both James Taylor’s.