Best singing voice ever... Vinyl Friday addition

[K'Ehleyr]

So a few of us have been dragging our vinyl out on Friday evenings and re-discovering lost gems ~ albums, songs, singers.
So it got me to thinking who do you think has the best singing voice?
My personal favourite is Phil Lynott, of Thin Lizzy. That Irish brogue just puts a spell on me.
And Sade, her vocals just melt away any pressure.
What are your favs? Who's voice makes the hairs on the back of your neck prickle?

 

[trekkiedane]

Well, EP just had that southern drawl that in his case (as opposed to most (if not all) others) was just irresistible!

 

[K'Ehleyr]

Well, EP just had that southern drawl that in his case (as opposed to most (if not all) others) was just irresistible!

Have to trawl the charity shops tomorrow for some Presley.

 

[auntiehill]

Annie Lennox--one of the best female voices EVER, in my humble opinion. I would give Norah Jones a distant second, followed by a young Aretha Franklin.

For men, Otis Redding, Van Morrison, Seal, Freddie Mercury and, yes, I'm going to say it, Steve Perry. That man could f***ing sing; it's a pity he doesn't do it much anymore. I also like Sting and Rob Thomas, but I think it may be more for their music than their actual voices.

 

[trekkiedane]

Is this the new Vinyl Friday™-thread?

'Cause if it is I just want to mention Brian Ferry, as in the album I'm currently listening to:

Let's Stick Together​

 

[Canadave]

Hm. If I was to name a few favourites, I'd say Sam Cooke, Gordon Lightfoot and Steven Page (of Barenaked Ladies) would top the list.

 

[K'Ehleyr]

Hm. If I was to name a few favourites, I'd say Sam Cooke, Gordon Lightfoot and Steven Page (of Barenaked Ladies) would top the list.

Oh Sam Cooke ~ absolutely Wonderful World
And Nina Simone...

 

[trekkiedane]

^Ooooh - Nina Simone! She's got the voice that fits the music!

 

[Timby]

I think I'd have to say that game, set and match go to Roy Orbison.

 

[K'Ehleyr]

^Ooooh - Nina Simone! She's got the voice that fits the music!

In another life I would sing like that...

 

[Mike Farley]

Freddie Mercury. Just an amazing voice. I still get sad sometimes listening to Queen and realizing that we'll never get another song sung by Freddie.

 

[Kirby]

Sam Cooke

Hard to argue with that, but I have to go with Steve Perry. Say what you will about some of those Journey songs, that voice is amazing.

 

[Pingfah]

Freddie Mercury. Obviously.

 

[Zulu Romeo]

Either Pavarotti or Bocelli. But definitely Orbison.

 

[Shazam!]

Karen Carpenter, Carole King, Nina Simone.... bitches make fine singers.

 

[SPOCKED]

Ann Wilson, Karen Carpenter, Kate Bush,
Steve Perry, Lou Gramm, Howie Day are all amazing.

 

[Zulu Romeo]

Another vote for Karen Carpenter. Plus I'd also add Demis Roussos. And a few others when they come to mind...

 

[Canadave]

I think I'd have to say that game, set and match go to Roy Orbison.

I have to admit, Orbison's voice has never really appealed to me that much. Something about has just never worked well for me.

 

[Nerdius Maximus]

Freddy Mercury, hands down.

 

[CorporalClegg]

Billie Holiday.

No contest.