Best famous singing voice?

[Cowbell]

Who in your opinion has the most recognizable [b]good[/b] voice. No, I don't want answers like Ozzy or Bob Dylan. I guess Robert Plant counts,though hes right on the border. I might have to say Jack Bruce. I can instantly tell it's him if I hear half a second of the song. So, post who you think has the "best voice" and maybe we'll put it to a poll.

[not Cereal]

Ozzie. ya can't mistake Ozzie

[fantasticsound]

Ken Nordine! I'd sacrifice a lot to have as deep and resonant a voice as the man who voiced Folger's coffee and Amoco Ultimate commercials, as well as Word Jazz. A true legend. James Earl Jones. 'nuff said. James Coburn. Ditto, may he RIP. (Just listen to his performance as the voice of Mr. Waternoose in Monsters, Inc. and you'll know what I mean.) ...wha???... singing voice?? Been argued to death. It all depends on what you want to hear. Personally, I'm entirely sick and tired of the Whitney Houston, et. al. fantastic voice being as overdone as Michael Angelo (Batio) on guitar. The best performances I've ever heard do NOT include 16-note-improvs-per-syllable vocal gymnastics. There are simply too many contenders for each of the near infinite variety of vocal timbres. Sorry. :(

[Cowbell]

Damnit Coaster what did I [b]just[/b] say?! :freak:

[Dak Lander]

NOT a singing voice that I know of but; Jeez, I can't remember the guys name. John Plescenda? The guy that did the voices for all those NFL Film highlights for years.

[Botch.]

Neil Diamond, Rod Stewart, Johnny Mathis, Babs, George Jones, and if I had to pick just one, Seal.

[Tedster]

I'll second the Seal. Emmylou Harris for me.

[Dwarf]

Roger Daltrey has a certain "something". -- Rob

[Cowbell]

I was just about to say that Dwarf. This bugs the crap outta me,but I just can't take Plant's singing anymore. I mean...wow. Its so irritating hearing him scream like that. I guess I could add a little band called the Beatles....maybe some of you have heard of them.

[Bob Keelan]

[quote]Originally posted by The Ghost of Bergers Past: [b]NOT a singing voice that I know of but; Jeez, I can't remember the guys name. John Plescenda? The guy that did the voices for all those NFL Film highlights for years.[/b][/quote]His name is John Facenda. He did local news in Philly for years. Interestingly enough, Harry Kalas the guy who does the NFL films now also has a Philly connection. He's been the tv/radio announcer for the Phillies for over 30 years. bob

[joegerardi]

Jon Anderson. You can't mistake that elfin-like quality.

[progfusion74]

Freddie Mercury Robert Plant Jon Anderson Ian Gillan I am sure there are more

[Bob Keelan]

Hmmm, not sure what you're shooting for here but if we're talking about 'unique' here's: Sting Stevie Nicks Nat King Cole the 'original' Michael Jackson Tiny Tim off the top of my head. bob

[fantasticsound]

[quote]Originally posted by BKeelan: [b]Hmmm, not sure what you're shooting for here but if we're talking about 'unique' here's: Sting Stevie Nicks Nat King Cole the 'original' Michael Jackson Tiny Tim off the top of my head. bob[/b][/quote]All good choices, but the standout here is definitely Nat King Cole. :thu:

[ikestr]

Ill have to say 1. Barry White 2. Babs ikestr

[Bunny,]

Tracy Thorn.

[phaeton]

*best* famous voice.? kinda subjective... After all, i kinda like some of the stuff Plant does... especially in songs like Been A Long Time Since I Flogged A Mole... Of anything, some of my personal favourites- Howlin Wolf- the man gives me shivers. Lightnin Hopkins- he's just got that easy-going-happy-go-lucky voice James Hetfield- Even though i prefer thier older music, i much prefer James' voice now that he sings instead of screams Paul D'Anno- Original vocalist for Iron Maiden- Perfect for Rock and Opera David Coverdale- From the Deep Purple days Uriah Heep- I don't know thier names off the top of my head, but damn those guys have some pipes when they want to! Vanilla Fudge- See above, although some will argue that VF are so bad that they're actually kinda good. Peter Green- From Fleetwood Mac before all the chicks took over. Excellent voice, and when i get my singing skills up there, i will actually sound rather similar to him. Keith Rowe- From the Yardbirds, and it always helps when all the other guys chime in too. GFR- Can't recall the lead singer's name off the top o' me head Ian Anderson- He's got a wierd voice. I can imitate him quite well Vocalists that are in some of my favourite bands, but i don't particularly care for: Bruce Dickinson, and especially his successor Blaze Daily or whatever his name was Dave Mustaine Mike Patton Vince Neil and sometimes, even Ozzy... Although I feel he is a great, great man.

[TomD]

Bing Crosby! Come on! It's Christmas! :D

[D. Gauss]

louis armstrong -d. gauss

[Chris Johnson]

I think you meant 'professional', so: Crosby, Stills and Nash. Listen to the early track 'Helplessly Hoping' and see if it doesn't melt your brain :) Michael Jackson. At least from his beginnings until Thriller, possibly even beyond if I cared to listen :) that psycho loony alien bugger could SING. Probably still can.

[deanmass]

Elvis....

[GZsound]

Only one possible answer...Sinatra. "The Voice"

[tnb]

Luther Vandross.

[strat0124]

Myron Krzmynski

[nhcomp45aol.com]

Ringo has the most recognizable voice in The Beatles

[Sylver]

Ummmmm, there was this guy ... He redefined popular music ... if you don't recognize him when you here his voice, you must have been living under a rock for the past 60 years ... and more people pattern themselves after him that just about anyone ... Frank Sinatra.

[PBBPaul]

I'd have to say Paul Rodgers, Aretha, Crosby Stills & Nash and my favorite; Son House. That guy had more soul in his little finger than I could ever hope for.

[Mark Zeger]

Ray Charles - can sing something as unassuming as "Bein' Green" and make you cry your eyes out Willie Nelson - the greatest sense of phrasing a lyric since Sinatra Stevie Wonder - you knew it was really him singing the Target X-mas spot before seeing him in it Elvis Costello - his voice isn't everyone's cup of tea, but it works for me Al Green - as brilliant as his secular material is, I can't imagine how powerful Al is in church Aretha - no one comes close

[Wewus432]

[quote]Originally posted by Dwarf: [b]Roger Daltrey has a certain "something". -- Rob[/b][/quote]I agree, Daltrey is an amazing rock vocalist. ROGER, ROGER, ROGER!

[Wewus432]

[quote]Originally posted by TheWewus: [b] [quote]Originally posted by Dwarf: [b]Roger Daltrey has a certain "something". -- Rob[/b][/quote]I agree, Daltrey is an amazing rock vocalist. ROGER, ROGER, ROGER![/b][/quote]I agree with my agreement.