OT: great voices

[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:

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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.

 

[Vancat]

The song that launched me into a huge Amy Lee fangirl

 

[ME Husky Fan]

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":

Highlights her range and a good pick for a favorite. First saw them in 1972 I think it was and then several times after, last being at Infinity in Norfolk in 2011.

 

[Ozimoto]

If you like raspy voices, you would love love Wanda Jackson!

 

[Ozimoto]

Joe South had a great sounding voice in my opinion.

 

[Hoops66]

"spectacular voice" How about Robert Goulet? He sang a number of powerful songs, but he is probably best known for this
one from Camelot...

 

[uconnfan68]

Paul Potts, from UK Got talent. Shocked the judges to tears.

 

[visitingcock]

Al Jerreau backed by two great musicians;

 

[Scud49]

John Lennon on the lead vocals:

 

[Bigboote]

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

The composer also had a golden voice:

 

[Bigboote]

Melissa Bonny is better-known for a couple of other bands. This came out when she was about 21 or 22. It's from one of my favorite albums of the last ten years or so, but she left them soon after. None of her other stuff is nearly as good.

 

[Bigboote]

This is one of the most beautiful songs by a reggae singer:

 

[Jackcatscal]

Have to add Diana Krall. She has a husky, throaty, sexy voice. And a great reverence for old jazz standards.

We saw her last night at the Hollywood Bowl.

 

[cohenzone]

"spectacular voice" How about Robert Goulet? He sang a number of powerful songs, but he is probably best known for this
one from Camelot...

Actually saw him and Julie Andrews in the play on Broadway.

 

[Scud49]

RIP Tony, and you too, had one great voice:

 

[Ozimoto]

I don't think anyone posted Lou Rawles yet, but after 10 pagers I could be wrong.