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Ewok126 Offline
#51 Posted: Mon, Oct 9 2017, 8:20 PM EST
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I know the majority of us are fog

I am surprised that no one has yet to mention Sia given that the majority of her songs she has written and performed has hit the charts. Not only the ones she has done for herself but also the many more that she has written for others that have hit the charts. Granted shes not an oldie so to speak but dang what a voice.

The pipes on this woman is astounding to me. The heart and soul I feel from her when she sings especially this song is just WOW...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vjPBrBU-TM/
robo60 Offline
#52 Posted: Mon, Oct 9 2017, 8:46 PM EST
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I forgot about Karen Carpenter as well. Now that was a fine voice.
Burner02 Offline
#53 Posted: Mon, Oct 9 2017, 8:57 PM EST
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I would have to agree with #13 and #15, Nicks and Rondstat. Both had one hell of a set of pipes on them.

Never saw Nicks in concert but did get to see Rondstat when she was a solo warm up for Neil Young in Feb 73.

Now that I think of it I would have to add Ann Wilson from Heart, another set of great pipes.
MojoFilter Offline
#54 Posted: Mon, Oct 9 2017, 11:23 PM EST
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Ewok126 wrote:
I know the majority of us are fog

I am surprised that no one has yet to mention Sia given that the majority of her songs she has written and performed has hit the charts. Not only the ones she has done for herself but also the many more that she has written for others that have hit the charts. Granted shes not an oldie so to speak but dang what a voice.

The pipes on this woman is astounding to me. The heart and soul I feel from her when she sings especially this song is just WOW...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vjPBrBU-TM/




Agreed.

Check out Puddles the Clown's version

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFUZ5d_ukxc
Ewok126 Offline
#55 Posted: Mon, Oct 9 2017, 11:31 PM EST
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MojoFilter wrote:
Agreed.

Check out Puddles the Clown's version

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFUZ5d_ukxc



Bwahahaha, Funny you should mention Puddles. I seen that video a few weeks back. That guy can sing very very well.
Palama Offline
#56 Posted: Tue, Oct 10 2017, 12:55 AM EST
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wvwa34 wrote:
Carole King


Heck of a songwriter too!
Buckwheat Offline
#57 Posted: Tue, Oct 10 2017, 8:14 AM EST
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Of course "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald. Followed by a close second Alison Krauss. fog
dstieger Offline
#58 Posted: Tue, Oct 10 2017, 10:22 AM EST
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Hate to have to pick just one....but Natalie not even mentioned yet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwJLOvUIlnU
Gene363 Online
#59 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2017, 9:00 AM EST
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MACS wrote:
Ooooh. I forgot about Karen Carpenter. She had a great voice.


Yeah, but she refused to sing for her supper.
MACS Offline
#60 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2017, 9:05 AM EST
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Gene363 wrote:
Yeah, but she refused to sing for her supper.


She sang for it... she just wouldn't eat it.
burnem2 Offline
#61 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2017, 9:18 AM EST
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Kim Gordon.....coolest chick on the planet!!
dkeage Offline
#62 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2017, 9:29 AM EST
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Chrissie Hynde
burnem2 Offline
#63 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2017, 9:48 AM EST
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dkeage wrote:
Chrissie Hynde


Definitely cool!!
Mr. Jones Offline
#64 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2017, 11:50 AM EST
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Suzanne Vega
Hank_The_Tank Offline
#65 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2017, 3:12 PM EST
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I have never been much of a fan of female vocalists (other than to look at), but the couple I do enjoy are Lauren Daigle and Lacey Sturm from Flyleaf.
wvwa34 Offline
#66 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2017, 7:02 PM EST
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Annie Lennox.............
wvwa34 Offline
#67 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2017, 7:13 PM EST
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Haley Reinhart,,sp?..........love this lil girl!!!
Choooch Offline
#68 Posted: Thu, Oct 12 2017, 12:18 AM EST
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Kelly Clarkson for pop music.
cacman Offline
#69 Posted: Thu, Oct 12 2017, 1:31 AM EST
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for current blues artists: Shemekia Copeland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m80A9GPsbLQ&index=3&list=RDgAedo8fcIWY

Followed closely by Susan Tedeschi
Choooch Offline
#70 Posted: Thu, Oct 12 2017, 1:49 AM EST
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Bjork for her boundless creativity
RMAN4443 Offline
#71 Posted: Thu, Oct 12 2017, 1:39 PM EST
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cacman wrote:
for current blues artists: Shemekia Copeland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m80A9GPsbLQ&index=3&list=RDgAedo8fcIWY

Followed closely by Susan Tedeschi

I saw Shemekia? Copeland live......she opened up a B.B. King show I went to several years ago.....very powerful voice,quite the set of lungs
bs_kwaj Offline
#72 Posted: Thu, Oct 12 2017, 2:22 PM EST
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Peggy Bundy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZtAOPC8Obw







(katey sagal)

Beer
bs_kwaj Offline
#73 Posted: Thu, Oct 12 2017, 3:02 PM EST
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Imelda May

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILjkdZloLUM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAUAAn46ji0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq2YUEFELLc

Beer
Gene363 Online
#74 Posted: Thu, Oct 12 2017, 10:47 PM EST
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bs_kwaj wrote:
Morgan James

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gO_lxThc1M

Beer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH-69hhSRZQ (acapella)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLnZ1NQm2uk

Herfing



Thanks again for suggesting Morgan James!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTfWNUp7Pps
jetblasted Offline
#75 Posted: Fri, Oct 20 2017, 7:43 PM EST
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Rhonda Vincent . . . The Queen of Bluegrass. (One day older than me. Ha)
Google her. She's amazing. Her band, The Rage is incredible.

But, my favorite singer is my wife. But, she's retired now, but I still love to listen to her sing.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeHdz810FJKx6mHe9FCm3DQ
ZRX1200 Offline
#76 Posted: Sat, Oct 21 2017, 1:44 AM EST
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Noah Jones
Madeleine Peyroux
Ella Fitzgerald
Denise Lesalle

https://youtu.be/1LLWVqUZvT0
Ruby Offline
#77 Posted: Sat, Oct 28 2017, 11:49 PM EST
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Beth Hart. Check her out on YouTube
NapalmMan67 Offline
#78 Posted: Sun, Oct 29 2017, 9:11 AM EST
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Joan Jett
Cherie Currie
Lita Ford
Janet Gardner
Wendy O Williams
Otep
Stevie Nicks
Aretha
Ella
Miss Peaches
Alannah Miles
Christina Aguilera
Allanis Morrisette


As well as others mentioned previously and many more.


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teedubbya Offline
#79 Posted: Sun, Oct 29 2017, 10:51 AM EST
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Just adding some that aren’t here.

I love Celia Cruz

Patty LaBelle, Whitney, Dusty Springfield, gladdis knight, Roberta flack, chacka Kahn, Gloria Estefan, Natalie Cole, Olivia Newton John, Joan Jett, Carly Simon, Robin Quivers

Just off the top of my head
jetblasted Offline
#80 Posted: Sun, Oct 29 2017, 11:12 AM EST
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Puddles, aka Big Mike Geier, is a friend of mine. I’ve known him for well over 10 years. I’ve worked many a show with him. He’s an amazing talent. He’s put on an annual Elvis Birthday & Deathday Show in Atlanta for over twenty years. A verbatim copy of the Aloha from Hawaii concert with full band & showgirls. A YouTube search for Kingsized Elvis Royale is a worthy search. He also had a very popular gig at the downtown Atlanta Hilton for years with a Don Ho Tongo-Hiti Hawaian Show, and he put on a Jazz Quartet show at the popular Rays on the River Restaurant for years, too. Great Guy. Great Singer.
tailgater Offline
#81 Posted: Sun, Oct 29 2017, 3:40 PM EST
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jetblasted wrote:
Puddles, aka Big Mike Geier, is a friend of mine. I’ve known him for well over 10 years. I’ve worked many a show with him. He’s an amazing talent. He’s put on an annual Elvis Birthday & Deathday Show in Atlanta for over twenty years. A verbatim copy of the Aloha from Hawaii concert with full band & showgirls. A YouTube search for Kingsized Elvis Royale is a worthy search. He also had a very popular gig at the downtown Atlanta Hilton for years with a Don Ho Tongo-Hiti Hawaian Show, and he put on a Jazz Quartet show at the popular Rays on the River Restaurant for years, too. Great Guy. Great Singer.


Puddles is coming to the Boston area in a couple weeks.
I'm looking into going, but not sure I can get there midweek due to work commitments.

Why is this in the female vocalist thread?
DrafterX Offline
#82 Posted: Sun, Oct 29 2017, 5:11 PM EST
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Three little ducks go into a Bar......

"Say, what's your name?" the bartender asked the first duck.

"Huey," was the reply.

"How's your day been, Huey?"

"Great. Lovely day. Had a ball. Been in and out of puddles all day. What else could a duck want?" said Huey

"Oh. That's nice," said the bartender. He turned to the second duck, "Hi, and what's your name?"

"Dewey," came the answer from duck number two.

"So how's your day been, Dewey! ?" he asked.

"Great. Lovely day. I've had a ball too. Been in and out of puddles all day myself. What else could a duck want?"

The bartender turned to the third duck and said, "So, you must be Louie?"

"No, My name is Puddles."

Laugh
Peckerhead Offline
#83 Posted: Tue, Oct 31 2017, 4:55 AM EST
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I couldn't help but see that Linda Ronstadt's name was mentioned several times. What a sweetheart! ..and a talent! I've been blessed to have seen her several times, so I'd like to give you guys a comparison to a favorite song of mine that she made famous, written by Tracy Nelson. Now the reason I'm mentioning this is because Tracy is one helluva singer in her own right, so I thought I'd take the time to reply and share. Linda was famous while I doubt very few here have heard of/seen Tracy.

First, here's Linda's version...

Linda Ronstadt - Down So Low ( Live ) ....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7gCtCWxTYo

Now here's Tracy doing it...

Tracy Nelson ~ Down So Low (Live From Cell Block D)...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s45BE8X0mM

What'd ya think?
If that didn't stir your soul you're dead. Ha!



Since I'm typing why not add a few more of my favorites that haven't been mentioned..


Billie Holiday - My man don't love me...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf0ldEBBJhY

Mahalia Jackson - Mahalia Jackson @ Newport Jazz Festival 1958...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq7Kf25Dou0

Nina Simone - Sinnerman...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH3Fx41Jpl4

Nina Simone - When Malindy Sings / Swing Low Sweet Chariot (Live)...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49g8QJ2-6f4

I could go on..but you guys hate jazz, right?
..a little more modern??

Diana Krall - Live In Paris....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-CeriawS-8

She's another stunning beauty that can sing, write AND play the piano!
If you want a great DVD to watch on your home theater get Live in Paris.
..too bad she married Elvis Costello. That broke my heart!



Something Celtic/World music?

Loreena McKennitt - Night Ride Across the Caucasus...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MjdrQPu6cg

if you like that, here's the album... Loreena McKennitt - The Book Of Secrets...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPfU7OEfBm8



Nobody mentioned Joss Stone??? WTF

Joss Stone - I put a spell on you...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1sa1t3M_4E#t=1m01s


I have very eclectic tastes in music but gravitate towards jazz, blues and soul.
I love singer/songwriters especially.
But really, I listen to everything from Zydeco to the ABBA. Old and new stuff.
I grew up on Rock n' Roll, Country and Stax/Motown with classical piano thrown in for punishment. Going to Catholic school meant I had obligatory Latin and pipe organ music to deal with also. To say I'm all over the place musically is an understatement. Ha!
Anyway...enough.



I'm going to stop with one last personal favorite, Ruthie Foster.
Anybody heard of her?
I've seen her perform many times. Always a treasure.
She's somebody that should be HUGE because of her incredible talent but, alas, not pop/commercial/trendy enough! So sad that so many great artists slip through the cracks..

..for all you Bob Marley fans(?)...

eTown Finale with Blues Traveler & Ruthie Foster - No Woman No Cry...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9Q43KXvcyo


..something a little bluesy?
Robben Ford & Ruthie Foster - "Call It Stormy Monday" Live...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDQyEwGKTr4



How bout a Crosby/Stills/Nash tune?? With Jefferson Airplane's guitarist!

Jorma Kaukonen and Ruthie Foster - Long Time Gone ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwnoFJq9Usg



I'll close it out with this amazing song...

Phenomenal Woman - Ruthie Foster Live at Antone's...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkYh2BYONms

..a poem by Maya Angelou.
So many more great artists.


Peace/Shalom
RMAN4443 Offline
#84 Posted: Tue, Oct 31 2017, 11:47 AM EST
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Joss Stone was mentioned in # 5........https://youtu.be/TBH8o8XXnVM very sexy and a great voice
Son of a Preacher Man
Blues fan myself............Hank hates blues and country?????
delta1 Offline
#85 Posted: Tue, Oct 31 2017, 2:26 PM EST
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I'm a Diana Krall fan...
chazzeric Offline
#86 Posted: Wed, Nov 1 2017, 5:08 PM EST
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Natalie merchant Annie lennox
Phil222 Offline
#87 Posted: Wed, Nov 1 2017, 6:15 PM EST
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Brittany Howard is one of my newer favorites. For anyone who likes blues/rock music, check out Alabama Shakes. I don't think I have found a song of their's that I dislike yet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW0ZjNl-QW0
chazzeric Offline
#88 Posted: Wed, Nov 1 2017, 7:40 PM EST
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Enya nobody mentioned herWhistle
Palama Offline
#89 Posted: Sat, Feb 26 2022, 1:31 PM EST
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Linda is still my favorite.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Ronstadt:_The_Sound_of_My_Voice

Watched it on YouTube last year. Seems like you have to pay to play now.
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#90 Posted: Sat, Feb 26 2022, 2:19 PM EST
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The only female singer that I thought could keep up with Linda Ronstadt was early Ann Wilson. Hell, now they are about equal as well, Linda because of her health, Ann because she screamed so much she ruined her voice...

That being said, I've always liked Dale Krantz of Rossington Collins. She compares favorably to Janis Joplin but not as gravelly.
Whistlebritches Offline
#91 Posted: Sat, Feb 26 2022, 2:42 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
Linda is still my favorite.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Ronstadt:_The_Sound_of_My_Voice

Watched it on YouTube last year. Seems like you have to pay to play now.


+1
Speyside2 Offline
#92 Posted: Sat, Feb 26 2022, 4:11 PM EST
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I just started listening to Delta Goodrem from Australia. I like what she does.
bgz Offline
#93 Posted: Sat, Feb 26 2022, 4:25 PM EST
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edit:

Oh, I had misread the post, favorite FEMALE vocalists...

I change my pick to that chick who sang "Let it Go" on frozen...
Mike3316 Offline
#94 Posted: Wed, Mar 2 2022, 4:16 AM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
Bonnie Tyler had that Bright Eye song that was a chick song but I thought she had a strong voice.. the only song I know she did tho.. Mellow

That song is "Total Eclipse of the Heart". It was written by Jim Steinman originally for Meatloaf but at the time Meatloaf was having vocal issues. As a result Bonnie Tyler recoreded it. At the same time REO Speedwagon recorded "Making Love Out of Nothing At All" - another Steinman song written for Meatloaf.
Mike3316 Offline
#95 Posted: Wed, Mar 2 2022, 4:23 AM EST
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Favorite female vocalist? Thats tough. In no particular order -

Joan Jett
Lita Ford
Linda Ronstadt
Suzanne Vega
Nora Jones
Alison Moyet
Deborah Harry
Astrud Gilberto
Angetha Faltskog/AnniFrid Lyngstad
Sunoverbeach Offline
#96 Posted: Wed, Mar 2 2022, 6:16 AM EST
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Many already mentioned.
Today? Lzzy Hale
Tomorrow? Difficult to predict
RMAN4443 Offline
#97 Posted: Wed, Mar 2 2022, 12:20 PM EST
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Aretha
Janis Joplin
Dusty Springfield
Joss Stone
Tracy Chapman
Etta James....to name a few of my favorites

ooops, almost forgot...Clare H. Torry...the female vocalist on "The Great Gig in the Sky", from Dark Side of the Moon
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#98 Posted: Wed, Mar 2 2022, 12:43 PM EST
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Joan Jett
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#99 Posted: Wed, Mar 2 2022, 2:22 PM EST
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dolores o'riordan

Amy Lee

Cristina Scabbia

Those are the ones I've seen live and really enjoyed.
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#100 Posted: Wed, Mar 2 2022, 3:00 PM EST
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I would have figured someone would have picked Linda Lovelace by now.
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