newsite12 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) Ok. I tried this topic on Koratfarang, and seemed to churn up some interesting choices. So I thought i would regurgitate it on here. Would it be a Thai singer for a Thai person?, a French singer for a French person? But be honest, not just Biased, and try not to just pick your favourite like most people do. So here it is... Who is or was the best singer in the world of all time?? Things to consider: Performance value, Vocal range, Sheer power, Unforgettable voice, Flexible Style You may choose male and/or female. For me, I would have to Pick Queen's Freddie Mercury.. Unbelievable entertainer, amazing range, powerful, everyone knows his voice, could sing anything from rock/pop, ballads to opera. Edited February 17, 2011 by newsite12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Tiny Tim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Spit from " Extreme Noise Terror " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyHarsip Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) Joe Dolce.... the way he nailed 'Shaddap Your Face' was sublime...!? Edited February 17, 2011 by RoyHarsip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endure Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Derek Lee Ragin Nina Simone Marvin Gaye Andreas Scholl Maria Callas Janet Baker Kathleen Ferrier Where do you want me to stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygourmet Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 :cheesy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAYNEandAEI Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Aretha Franklin. Aretha has everything — the power, the technique. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi6dqhi8Ptw&feature=BF&list=MLGxdCwVVULXe61HUKknk3PSUElDACS3Z4&index=4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrinman Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 theres only one JIMMY BUFFET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Based upon the OP Definition especially Sheer POWER: Otis Redding http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dael4sb42nI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Mentioned already...... Aretha Franklin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstribling Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Joe Dolce.... the way he nailed 'Shaddap Your Face' was sublime...!? http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=sFacWGBJ_cs The funniest thing I have seen on TV in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Aretha Franklin. Aretha has everything — the power, the technique. Beat me to it. Most of her work is not for me but she just has to be admired and is also making a comeback so I hear. Freddie also had a massive voice for sure ( ), and although Tom Jones isn't my cup of tea, in days gone by, some of those highs he'd hit! For sheer range, power, accuracy, have a listen to Lisa Gerard. Aussie girl who has an operatic, contralto range but mostly scores movies - Gladiator with Mr Zimmer, Insider, ect. If one can't appreciate this clip, there's no hope: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 That is like asking how high is up. There are too many categories to settle on just one person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stander Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Roy Orbison http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj6y1PyPg84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a51mas Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurgenG Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 If you judge by recent success, you have the choice between Susan Boyle and Lady Gaga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 although Tom Jones isn't my cup of tea, Try this one...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonto21 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Call me an old softie, but the “Wurzels” and I got a brand new combine harvester always managed to make me well-up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Moving to pub, marginally Thai related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokrick Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Without doubt Elvis Presley. Great voice, great range and also a velly hansum man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokrick Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Try again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Dionne Warwick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim armstrong Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Yes a bit too wide a choice. As its hard to compare Pavarotti with Micheal Jackson. But I would do it on who has the best voice right now? For me there is no contest, its - Jackie Evancho, runner up Americas Got Talent 2010, - see her on You Tube. She has the voice that happens only once in a generation, and she's just 10 years old! Best voice I've ever heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbusman Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Back when I worked in the music business this topic came up on occasion. Let me preface this with the caveat that I have no musical ability but great respect for the extremely fine tuned hearing and ability of those who make music for a living. The names I heard come up most often was Ella Fitzgerald and Aretha Franklin. We did the tours for Aretha and have some great road stories and she was highly regarded by all. Based on your criteria I think they fit the bill fairly well. Last I heard Aretha was quite ill, must be getting up there in years by now I imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Without doubt Elvis Presley. Great voice, great range and also a velly hansum man. Agree - "If I can Dream" is one of my all time favorites and still gives me shivers each time I hear it. I give a vote for Dean Martin, cool good looking guy with great voice. He was always so relaxed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbeam1 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Roy Orbison http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj6y1PyPg84 Not a great fan myself. But for sure the big "O" has to be one of the all time greats. An old girlfriend told me that apparently he had a 5 octave voice range. jb1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbeam1 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Oh and not forgetting Art Garfunkel. Bur really it is like how long is a piece of string? jb1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennkate Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Old blue eyes Frank does it for me. If I was restricted to one artist to listen to. He would be my choice He has to be up there with the best of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowbait Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 How about the wonderful Dusty Springfield. Much more difficult for fellers but I would nominate Joe Cocker for range and emotional content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grin Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Female - Sarah Vaughan Male - Lindsey Buckingham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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