, but any list with christina aguilera on it has no credibility

chaka mad.. chaka real mad

purplepolitician said:

i'd put her higher than bob dylan though, sheesh.

Can someone tell me how Thom Yorke got on this list? He sounds like a whale in pain.

Singingboy said:

i think he has a fantastic voice, and that he can hold up in concert makes me all the more impressed by his vocals.

Anxiety said:

Of course I expect a comment like that for someone who likes Bjork

chillichocaholic said:

well, they have duetted a couple of times.

im quite suprised and made up P is on there 2 be honest....even tho he deserves 2 be! I think he gets over-looked a bit 2 much, so its really made my day

Anxiety said:

Oh Good Lord That'd be like two cats screeching while they are mating right next to ure winow

chillichocaholic said:

Anxiety said:

"U an me got different tastes...u like it in the dark and I like a blue light"

What about real voices like Shirley Bassey, Bette Midler and Barbra Streisand, where the heck are they. Streisand is regardless as the greatest pop singer of all time.
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This list is pretty noob, totally predictable

tane1976 said:

Apparently the people compiling the list have never heard of these iconic women and apparently Christina Augilera's (cant spell ) is sooo much better than all three

The ones 'whining' here about Bob Dylan being that high on the list, probably dont seem to grasp what good 'singing' is about.

At least, that is my opinion.

Its not in the first place about vocal acrobatics and showing off how technically 'good' you are (Whitney, Celine, Mariah), neither its about singing 'perfectly' or as smooth as possible (Vandross).

Just like the rest of the music, a good singer should be authentic sounding, expressive and 'real' in the first place.

So, people like Dylan, Lennon and Tom Waits might not mimick the articulation excersises taught during vocal lessons, or they might be lousy when it comes to the 'control' of their breathe, but their voices perfectly fit the music they are playing. With their 'technical imperfection' and characteristeric sound, they touch way deeper then superficial 'singers' like Celine Dion and Mariah Carey.

Some complaints / remarks about the list:

First, its overly USA-orientated. Where are the Irish and english folk-godesses like June Tabor and Mary Black? Where is the english in your face, gutter-sneer by the likes of John Lydon (Sex Pistols) and Liam Gallagher (Oasis)? And what about non-english singers like the French chanson king Jacques Brel or probably the best African singer: Youssou n'Dour?

Second, some very 'weird' choices that ask for explanation: Don Henley? Other country-rockers like Gram Parsons and Gary Louris (Jayhawks) can outsing him any moment.
Stevie Nicks? a horrible, scraping voice. There are hundreds of far better female singers.
Annie Lennox? overrated 'ice-queen' lacking soul.
Axl Rose? come on...
Christina and Tina? ....
Elton John? good singer-songwriter, but a limited voice.

Third, some ommissions that really should be on the list IMO:
Michael Stipe from REM: weither it are his unenunciated, mystical vocals from the early years, or his more full-out singing during the succes years. Whiney crybaby Thom Yorke should simply be replaced by Stipe on this list.
What do we need Morrisey for, when we have Neil Finn from Crowded House?
Nick Drakes vocals are more tender and breakable then those of Art Garfunkel.
Where is Johnny Cash? He should be on the list in the place of Merle Haggard.

Fourth, Barry Gibb (or any other Bee Gee) surely dont belong on such a list. Get a grip... lol

Fifth and last, of course (based on personal preference) Van Morrison belongs in the top 10.

i like to think i'm pretty open minded and that i can wrap my head around new ideas that maybe don't make sense on the surface.

that said, if my inability to consider bob dylan a great singer makes me closed minded and provincial, then that's just gonna have to be my cross to bear.

his voice may be DISTINCTIVE, and to fans it may be a trademark of the whole experience of enjoying him as an artist, but ain't no way i can call his singing "great".

and if i'm the only person on earth who feels that way, that's just fine. it's only my opinion. but i'm not gonna change it.

Whitnay Houston shud b in top 3 at least.

I would consider Prince voice great. He has a rock and r&b voice. A lot of people don't have that gift. His voice might not be techical or perfect but he has shown a great amount of emotion in his singing such as joy,anger, and pain.

optimus said:

alandail said:

interesting

~Very Nice~

this list is shit. Prince isn't that great of a singer but i understand why he's there.

but to have John fucking Lennon before Marvin Gaye is a sin against humanity!

Mick Jagger? what the hell. i love The Stones but he sucks ass

Etta James at #22 and Freddie Mercury at #18? they're easily top 10 material

Steven Tyler at #99

and wtf is Mary j blige doing on this list

InsatiableCream said:

yes the list is shit..

i can´t see Edith piaf on this list ..