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Thread started 07/21/07 12:17pm

2Jay

20th century American Singers

In order of importance, quality, and demeanor, here are the 10 greatest singers of the 20th century, from America
1.Michael Jackson
2.Willie Nelson
3.Ray Charles
4.Prince prince
5.B.B. King
6.Louis Armstrong
7.Stevie Wonder
8.Tom Jones
9.Elvis (Because of all the songs he ripped off)
10.James Brown
Remember, this is my opinion. Post yours if you wish, but only constructively criticize mine.
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Reply #1 posted 07/21/07 12:23pm

Cheek

I can't see Bob Dylan on your list! smile
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Reply #2 posted 07/21/07 12:27pm

Timmy84

I have to respectfully disagree with you on that but I can respect your opinion. nod

Anyway, here's mine:

THE MEN
1.) James Brown
2.) Marvin Gaye
3.) Ray Charles
4.) Sam Cooke
5.) Sly Stone
6.) Chuck Berry
7.) Little Richard
8.) Jackie Wilson
9.) Stevie Wonder
10.) Donny Hathaway

THE WOMEN
1.) Aretha Franklin
2.) Mahalia Jackson
3.) Etta James
4.) Gladys Knight
5.) Diana Ross
6.) Billie Holiday
7.) Chaka Khan
8.) Natalie Cole
9.) Martha Reeves
10.) Minnie Riperton

THE GROUPS
1.) The Isley Brothers
2.) The Temptations
3.) The Moonglows
4.) The Four Tops
5.) The Dells
6.) Sly & the Family Stone
7.) The JB's
8.) The Supremes
9.) Martha & the Vandellas
10.) Labelle

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Reply #3 posted 07/21/07 5:02pm

AlexdeParis

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2Jay said:

8.Tom Jones

confused Tom Jones is not from America.
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Reply #4 posted 07/21/07 5:32pm

Timmy84

AlexdeParis said:

2Jay said:

8.Tom Jones

confused Tom Jones is not from America.


Oh Lord, how did I miss that? falloff
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Reply #5 posted 07/21/07 6:51pm

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Timmy84 said:

I have to respectfully disagree with you on that but I can respect your opinion. nod

Anyway, here's mine:

THE MEN
1.) James Brown
2.) Marvin Gaye
3.) Ray Charles
4.) Sam Cooke
5.) Sly Stone
6.) Chuck Berry
7.) Little Richard
8.) Jackie Wilson
9.) Stevie Wonder
10.) Donny Hathaway

THE WOMEN
1.) Aretha Franklin
2.) Mahalia Jackson
3.) Etta James
4.) Gladys Knight
5.) Diana Ross
6.) Billie Holiday
7.) Chaka Khan
8.) Natalie Cole
9.) Martha Reeves
10.) Minnie Riperton

THE GROUPS
1.) The Isley Brothers
2.) The Temptations
3.) The Moonglows
4.) The Four Tops
5.) The Dells
6.) Sly & the Family Stone
7.) The JB's
8.) The Supremes
9.) Martha & the Vandellas
10.) Labelle

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