Best Female Vocalist? (career, quote, youtube)

jackhammer · 01-26-2009, 06:38 AM

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johne · 02-06-2009, 05:06 PM

Though the thread you link to is a good one, jackhammer, the way the question is posed puts emphasis on female "lead" singers in groups and, therefore, takes emphasis away (though not totally) from soloists. I like this thread because it seems to be asking 'best female volalist' despite solo or group. To Stamper's top three (who definitely top my list) and some others listed in this thread, I would add: Janis Joplin, Joan Jett, PJ Harvey, Tracy Chapman, Nina Simone, Linda Ronstadt, Patty Smith, Beth Orton, Grace Slick, and Annie Lenox. Some African singers who are some of greatest vocals on earth: Brenda Fassie, Cesaria Evora, and Angelique Kidjo. Other oldies who can't be overlooked: Bessy Smith, Etta James, Dusty Springfield, and Mahalia Jackson. And, DON'T HATE ME, although not always consistent, Janet Jackson (Velvet Rope) and Natalie Merchant (especially as lead of 10,000 maniacs and on Tiger Lily) were pretty good, too.

That's just my short list. I know I'm in the minority on this website, but I think female vocalists KICK ASS and are equal to the many male vocalists that I like, too. Thanks for this thread!

Add Bonnie Raitt, too. (And, Aretha is completely overrated!)

CaseNumber:825 · 02-07-2009, 05:43 AM

^^^ I must be even more in the minority on this forum

Because I think female vocalists are so much better than male vocalists

A few of my favourites:

Koda Kumi
MORE (Live in Hall)
real Emotion (Live Black Cherry tour 2007)

Ayumi Hamasaki
I am... (Live Arena Tour 2002)

Rie Fu
Life Is Like A Boat (PV)

A-mei
Na Lu Wan Qing Ce (Live)

Miliyah Kato
19 Memories (Live on Music Station)

Jolin Tsai
Wu Niang (Live)

Stefanie Sun
SuperStar (Live)

ANYWAY

I'll stop there

johne · 02-07-2009, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaseNumber:825

^^^ I must be even more in the minority on this forum

Because I think female vocalists are so much better than male vocalists

^^^ My dirtly little secret is that I'm more partial to female than male vocalists. But in the end, I'd rather judge each on his/her individual merits/talents.

Thanks for helping me expand my horizons beyond my obvious Western-centric (with some African continent-centric) bias in my choices. Would like to learn more about Asian artists.

I'm not not as into pop as some other genres, therefore, I liked Koda Kum (more R&B) and Rie Fu (more folk) over the others who are, in my estimation, more Asian pop. But all have good voices. Shame about Koda Kum's controversy about the >35 statement. Although it was a silly statement to make, I don't get the controversy and why this would affect record sales. But there may be some sort of cultural context that I'm missing concerning what she said. Anyway, I hope she gets back on track with her music--she seems like she could mature into a major force in her genre. Thanks for sharing.

CaseNumber:825 · 02-07-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johne

^^^ My dirtly little secret is that I'm more partial to female than male vocalists. But in the end, I'd rather judge each on his/her individual merits/talents.

Thanks for helping me expand my horizons beyond my obvious Western-centric (with some African continent-centric) bias in my choices. Would like to learn more about Asian artists.

I'm not not as into pop as some other genres, therefore, I liked Koda Kum (more R&B) and Rie Fu (more folk) over the others who are, in my estimation, more Asian pop. But all have good voices. Shame about Koda Kum's controversy about the >35 statement. Although it was a silly statement to make, I don't get the controversy and why this would affect record sales. But there may be some sort of cultural context that I'm missing concerning what she said. Anyway, I hope she gets back on track with her music--she seems like she could mature into a major force in her genre. Thanks for sharing.

Yeah she had a bit of controversy with that... on the bright side her newest album has charted at number 1 now

Koda Kumi is my personal favourite.... she is such a diverse artist.... expanding into so many different genre's and style

Ayumi's quite a bit like that actually.... her newest album is heavily Rock influenced:

talkin' 2 myself (Live)

in fact.... you'll find that most Asian artist are very very good at being versatile....it's why I love Asian music so much

But yeah.... Koda is an amazing artist.... and she very good at making a statement.... see for instance one of her newer videos:

TABOO (PV)

Musicwhore A-Z · 06-15-2014, 09:23 PM

Tough question for me. Nonetheless, here are a few that really shine:

Ann Wilson ( Heart)

Gwen Stefani ( No Doubt)

Fergie ( Black-Eyed Peas)

Trisha Yearwood

Natalie Maines ( Dixie Chicks)

Annie Lennox ( Eurythmics)

Janis Joplin

Tori Amos

lifeafterdeath · 06-21-2010, 06:24 PM

Definitely Alexx Calise. She's hot and can sing her ass off.

ccgirl · 08-27-2012, 02:50 PM

Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, Brooklyn Allman, Lizzy Hale, Amy Lee.

Cyril Snear · 02-19-2013, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johne

Though the thread you link to is a good one, jackhammer, the way the question is posed puts emphasis on female "lead" singers in groups and, therefore, takes emphasis away (though not totally) from soloists. I like this thread because it seems to be asking 'best female volalist' despite solo or group. To Stamper's top three (who definitely top my list) and some others listed in this thread, I would add: Janis Joplin, Joan Jett, PJ Harvey, Tracy Chapman, Nina Simone, Linda Ronstadt, Patty Smith, Beth Orton, Grace Slick, and Annie Lenox. Some African singers who are some of greatest vocals on earth: Brenda Fassie, Cesaria Evora, and Angelique Kidjo. Other oldies who can't be overlooked: Bessy Smith, Etta James, Dusty Springfield, and Mahalia Jackson. And, DON'T HATE ME, although not always consistent, Janet Jackson (Velvet Rope) and Natalie Merchant (especially as lead of 10,000 maniacs and on Tiger Lily) were pretty good, too.

That's just my short list. I know I'm in the minority on this website, but I think female vocalists KICK ASS and are equal to the many male vocalists that I like, too. Thanks for this thread!

Add Bonnie Raitt, too. (And, Aretha is completely overrated!)

Well said

jacklovezhimself · 02-08-2009, 06:23 PM

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01-26-2009, 06:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
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02-07-2009, 05:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
CaseNumber:825 Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Places that don't exist.... Posts: 131	^^^ I must be even more in the minority on this forum Because I think female vocalists are so much better than male vocalists A few of my favourites: Koda Kumi MORE (Live in Hall) real Emotion (Live Black Cherry tour 2007) Ayumi Hamasaki I am... (Live Arena Tour 2002) Rie Fu Life Is Like A Boat (PV) A-mei Na Lu Wan Qing Ce (Live) Miliyah Kato 19 Memories (Live on Music Station) Jolin Tsai Wu Niang (Live) Stefanie Sun SuperStar (Live) ANYWAY I'll stop there __________________ ★Last.fm★LiveJournal★ "The truth is usually just an excuse for a lack of imagination" - Elim Garak

02-06-2009, 05:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
johne Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island, NY, USA Posts: 114	Though the thread you link to is a good one, jackhammer, the way the question is posed puts emphasis on female "lead" singers in groups and, therefore, takes emphasis away (though not totally) from soloists. I like this thread because it seems to be asking 'best female volalist' despite solo or group. To Stamper's top three (who definitely top my list) and some others listed in this thread, I would add: Janis Joplin, Joan Jett, PJ Harvey, Tracy Chapman, Nina Simone, Linda Ronstadt, Patty Smith, Beth Orton, Grace Slick, and Annie Lenox. Some African singers who are some of greatest vocals on earth: Brenda Fassie, Cesaria Evora, and Angelique Kidjo. Other oldies who can't be overlooked: Bessy Smith, Etta James, Dusty Springfield, and Mahalia Jackson. And, DON'T HATE ME, although not always consistent, Janet Jackson (Velvet Rope) and Natalie Merchant (especially as lead of 10,000 maniacs and on Tiger Lily) were pretty good, too. That's just my short list. I know I'm in the minority on this website, but I think female vocalists KICK ASS and are equal to the many male vocalists that I like, too. Thanks for this thread! Add Bonnie Raitt, too. (And, Aretha is completely overrated!)

06-15-2014, 09:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Musicwhore A-Z Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 140	Tough question for me. Nonetheless, here are a few that really shine: Ann Wilson ( Heart) Gwen Stefani ( No Doubt) Fergie ( Black-Eyed Peas) Trisha Yearwood Natalie Maines ( Dixie Chicks) Annie Lennox ( Eurythmics) Janis Joplin Tori Amos

06-21-2010, 06:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
lifeafterdeath Groupie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 1	Definitely Alexx Calise. She's hot and can sing her ass off.

08-27-2012, 02:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
ccgirl Groupie Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 17	Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, Brooklyn Allman, Lizzy Hale, Amy Lee.