Best Female Vocalist?

Black Francis · 02-17-2013, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Smeenus

I like a lot of "Tidal", didn't care for much after that EXCEPT her absolutely GORGEOUS version of "Across The Universe", I think John would've loved it.

i have her 'Extraordinary Machine' CD and it's really good
i even thought this song had a similar piano hook to john lenon's Imagine

stanley lambchop · 02-17-2013, 06:50 AM

for me it's The Cardigans/A Camp's Nina Persson

Paul Smeenus · 02-18-2013, 12:35 AM

Patty Larkin - The Book I'm Not Reading - YouTube

Paul Smeenus · 02-18-2013, 12:38 AM

More Patty

Patty Larkin "Tango"

Paul Smeenus · 02-18-2013, 01:24 AM

Sorrow Floats - Voice of the Beehive - YouTube

Black Francis · 02-18-2013, 03:15 PM

@Paul

dude you triple posted wtf? lolol

i also like Emily haines..
in Metric and in her Solo career

Cyril Snear · 02-19-2013, 03:51 PM

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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

jonkase · 02-21-2013, 05:45 PM

Sarah Mclachlan is def one of the best, Mariah Carey as well.

Paul Smeenus · 02-21-2013, 05:51 PM

FRED HALE SR. · 02-21-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Smeenus

Nina Hagen is one of the best female vocalists from the 80's era. I trend more towards Dale Bozzio and Chrissy Hynde but I really dig Nina, shes got a really rich voice.

02-17-2013, 06:50 AM	#262 (permalink)
stanley lambchop Groupie Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: liverpool Posts: 9	for me it's The Cardigans/A Camp's Nina Persson

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Black Francis Out of Place Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in an abstract house Posts: 4,111	@Paul dude you triple posted wtf? lolol i also like Emily haines.. in Metric and in her Solo career

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jonkase Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 73	Sarah Mclachlan is def one of the best, Mariah Carey as well.