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Thread started 07/28/11 7:50pm

datdude

Better Vocalist: George Michael or Steve Perry?

Ok, George is more well known and has more "hits" but I'm not sure if he's a better "flat out" vocalist/singer than Steve Perry. Steve can GO too! Just wanted to hear some opinions on these two soulful vocalists

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Reply #1 posted 07/28/11 8:19pm

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Steve Perry's voice is more powerful, in terms of volume.

George Michael's is just more pleasing to listen to and more emotive, and for me that's more important so out of the two of them Michael takes it imo. Which isn't to say I'm anti-Perry, because I do love that song "Oh Sherry". boxed

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Reply #2 posted 07/28/11 8:44pm

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They both have very soulful voices & U can feel the emotion in there songs they sing. But an artist that can write & sing & play instruments always gets me...

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Reply #3 posted 07/29/11 5:17am

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George Michael, by a mile. Although Steve has move volume, George's voice is more soulfull and rich sounding.

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Reply #4 posted 07/29/11 5:38am

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George Michael is a nice singer and all, but Steve Perry? My wife and I were just discussing how he's got one of the greatest and most loved voices in rock history. George Micheal just makes me think of urinals.

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Reply #5 posted 07/29/11 7:18am

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Both of their voices are great but Steve Perry 's voice was more suitable for rock while George was more pop than soul.
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Reply #6 posted 07/29/11 8:52am

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That's like comparing Jackson and Presley, Two totally different artist who shine in their own way. I'm a fan of both it's a tie.

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Reply #7 posted 07/29/11 9:53am

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1sotrue said:

Both of their voices are great but Steve Perry 's voice was more suitable for rock while George was more pop than soul.

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Reply #8 posted 07/29/11 12:32pm

datdude

armpit said:

Steve Perry's voice is more powerful, in terms of volume.

George Michael's is just more pleasing to listen to and more emotive, and for me that's more important so out of the two of them Michael takes it imo. Which isn't to say I'm anti-Perry,

well thought out response(s). i think i need to hear more Perry to make a decision. I think George's diversity of material bodes well for him too

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Reply #9 posted 07/29/11 12:34pm

Timmy84

I know you just didn't compare the bombastic vocal soulfulness of Steve Perry to the more laid-back just as soulful vocals of George Michael.


I can't even COMPARE them. It's like comparing a sock to a longjohn...

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Reply #10 posted 07/29/11 12:34pm

Timmy84

JoeBala said:

That's like comparing Jackson and Presley, Two totally different artist who shine in their own way. I'm a fan of both it's a tie.

Or James Brown and Johnny Mathis lol

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Reply #11 posted 07/29/11 1:31pm

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abigail05 said:

George Michael is a nice singer and all, but Steve Perry? My wife and I were just discussing how he's got one of the greatest and most loved voices in rock history. George Micheal just makes me think of urinals.

Please, what does somebody's private life has to do with how he sings? It happened 15 years ago, let it go....

Never heard of Steve Perry by the way, probably shame on me....

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Reply #12 posted 07/29/11 1:36pm

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robertlove said:

abigail05 said:

George Michael is a nice singer and all, but Steve Perry? My wife and I were just discussing how he's got one of the greatest and most loved voices in rock history. George Micheal just makes me think of urinals.

Please, what does somebody's private life has to do with how he sings? It happened 15 years ago, let it go....

Never heard of Steve Perry by the way, probably shame on me....

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My vote is for Steve Perry, however much I love GM.

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Reply #13 posted 07/31/11 4:47pm

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Not too familiar with Journey but George Michael is ACE so he gets my biased pick. lol lol

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Reply #14 posted 07/31/11 5:16pm

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Both amazing, but I think GM is more versatile. Perry's stuff is pretty much all the same. Great, but all the same.

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Reply #15 posted 07/31/11 5:37pm

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robertlove said:

abigail05 said:

George Michael is a nice singer and all, but Steve Perry? My wife and I were just discussing how he's got one of the greatest and most loved voices in rock history. George Micheal just makes me think of urinals.

Please, what does somebody's private life has to do with how he sings? It happened 15 years ago, let it go....

Never heard of Steve Perry by the way, probably shame on me....

probably more like 15 minutes ago.....wink

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Reply #16 posted 07/31/11 5:39pm

Timmy84

BklynBabe said:

robertlove said:

Please, what does somebody's private life has to do with how he sings? It happened 15 years ago, let it go....

Never heard of Steve Perry by the way, probably shame on me....

probably more like 15 minutes ago.....wink

Girl... lol Stop it. lol

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Reply #17 posted 07/31/11 8:39pm

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Good question. My vote goes to George Michael.

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Reply #18 posted 07/31/11 9:21pm

babynoz

Timmy84 said:

I know you just didn't compare the bombastic vocal soulfulness of Steve Perry to the more laid-back just as soulful vocals of George Michael.


I can't even COMPARE them. It's like comparing a sock to a longjohn...

IKR? No way could I choose one over the other...they're totally different but I love them equally.

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Reply #19 posted 07/31/11 9:43pm

imago

Steve Perry.

He's just amazing when he sings.

GM is really, really good too. But, I could see Steve Perry one-upping him even with soulful tracks like "Jesus as a Child"

Don't get me wrong, I love GM's voice. But Steve Perry's is just amazing.

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Reply #20 posted 07/31/11 9:47pm

ThreadBare

I prefer George Michael's singing. His inflections and other nuances, great tone and vocal control.

Steve Perry's appeal was diminished significantly, when I discovered so much of his style was patterned off of this guy:

Just made me want to hear the original do it better.

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