Underrated Female Pop Singers

[Ozimoto]

Olivia Newton John was a singer whose talent kind of got lost with the popularity of Grease and her foray into disco pop. One of my favorite recordings was her cover of George Harrison's "If Not for You."

 

[Jackcatscal]

A Spanish Celtic band singing a marvelous Irish folk tune. I believe the lead singer is named Maria Fernandez.

Some have called the song the greatest anti-war song ever written. See “The Best Anti-War Song Ever Made”: On the Trail of Paddy’s Lament.

 

[tomcat]

Maddy Prior must have the clearest female voice in the world.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Both a solo artist and member of the group Frou Frou.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Alison Sudol aka A Fine Frenzy

 

[nwhoopfan]

Alejandra Deheza from School of Seven Bells. Her twin sister Claudia was originally with the band but left eventually.

 

[From France]

Suzi Q

 

[ec33]

And she designs all her own hats:

 

[ec33]

Lara Fabian. Underrated in the US (because they stuck us with the other "French Canadian" - even if this one is Belgian and Italian):

Need subtitles:



For those who prefer songs in the English language:

 

[ec33]

The polyphonic contralto Diana Ankudinova (sorry it is cut short, it is part of a Russian singing contest-type show):

 

[Ozimoto]

Here is another singer who had a unique sound that I think is underrated.

 

[Huskee11]

Lucinda

 

[OviedoFLHusky]

In my opinion, one of Motown's few failures: the failure to promote Kim Weston to achieve the star status that she deserved.

 

[Scud49]

Phoebe Snow - beautiful voice, had some hits back in the
70's, Poetry Man rose to #5:

 

[Scud49]

Laura Nyro was the real deal.....and then some:

 

[cullaville]

 

[YoDore]

Not your classic beautiful voice, but Brittany Howard of the band "Alabama Shakes" makes me want to get up and go. Go where and do what? I don't know, but I like it.

 

[Ozimoto]

Chrissy Hynde of the Pretenders. One of her less well known songs with the Pretenders.

 

[Kaizen]

I think Lulu is also very underrated,

 

[jostar1]

 

[Aluminny69]

Youtube sensation Emily Linge ( Lots of cover videos)

 

[Aluminny69]

I think Lulu is also very underrated,

Unbeknownst to be, Lulu was married to Maurice Gibb. Here she is singing one of my favorite Beegees songs.

 

[Aluminny69]

A little bit country, Kimberly Perry, from The Band Perry

 

[Jmul760170]

I've always loved this woman's voice Vanessa Daou

 

[MSGRET]

Linda Perry (RIP) of 4 Non Blondes - What's Up - Not only was the singer, she was also the writer.


She also wrote music, "Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera, "Get the Party Started" by Pink, "What You Waiting For" by Gwen Stefani, "Superwoman" by Alicia Keys, "Can't Let Go" by Adele and others

 

[CONN78SEJ]

Cass Elliott……

 

[ninety-nine]

Julieta Venegas. I continue to listen to her music over a decade after discovering her catalogue. It's in Spanish, though. You don't hear much about her in the US.



I also maintain that Tori Amos continues to be ridiculously underrated, though most people have heard of her. Also Linda Rondstadt. And I second the person above who mentioned Regina Spektor.

 

[Scud49]

I think Joan Armatrading needs one more song of hers posted, she's way too underrated:

 

[Tufkas]

Goodness me, could go on forever with this one. Here's three:

1). April McLean - Becoming

2). Fran Lucci - Mistakes I Made

3). Aimee Mann - Mr. Harris

 

[Conndog]

I've always liked the lead singer from STEPS Claire Richards. Here she is singing "One for Sorrow"