Who is the best singer that ever lived?

[theogt]

I'll probably get flamed for this, but I'm inclined to think it's Christina Aguilera. Granted, I don't know much about opera or that sort of singing, but in terms of modern artists, I have never heard anyone do what she does with her voice.

I'm curious as to what other think.

[blindzebra]

Seriously?

Anyone not saying Aretha Franklin is clueless.

[Gemini Dolly]

Christina Aguilera is mine. I grew up listening to her and shes my favorite female vocalist ever. I love the power and tone of her voice.

[rash]

i think rick astley is the best

[mldardy]

Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston before the crack. Aguilera has a powerful voice but it hasn't been well used. It's not always how loud and long you can carry a note but how you use your voice with the music.

[theogt]

Originally Posted by mldardy

Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston before the crack. Aguilera has a powerful voice but it hasn't been well used. It's not always how loud and long you can carry a note but how you use your voice with the music.

That's what I mean. She's so flexible with her voice. It's not about power or singing high. She does it all.

I think most people like Marvin Gaye aren't necessarily great singers, but great songwriters. I'm not saying he's not a great singer -- just that what he's amazing at is writing songs.

[couchscout]

This is always a fun conversation. I love Christina, but my favorite is Alicia Keys. I could listen to that girl sing all day. Of modern day artists you also still have Amy Lee (of Evanesence) and some of the R & B guys like Maxwell and Musiq Soulchild.

But I'm inclined to say probably the greatest singer ever is Michael Jackson, with Freddie Mercury being a pretty close second.

[blindzebra]

Google Aretha Grammy performance.

She took on an opera aria on two days notice when the scheduled singer got sick.

This is seriously no contest.

[ShiningStar]

this si confusing, you say "who ever lived" than say you odnt know enough about the other outlets of music and go with a modern voice. Why not just who is the best modern singer right now?"


You want a good one, Terrence Mann, im not saying hes the best, but hes very talented.

Of course its going to come down to opinion.

[Dallas]

Originally Posted by theogt

That's what I mean. She's so flexible with her voice. It's not about power or singing high. She does it all.

I think most people like Marvin Gaye aren't necessarily great singers, but great songwriters. I'm not saying he's not a great singer -- just that what he's amazing at is writing songs.

Flexible w/ her voice? It's called having a vast amount of RANGE in her voice.




Amazing


BUT!!

Best modern day female vocalist. You can't deny Mary J. Blige


Flexible!! Wooo!!

[Dallas]

Originally Posted by blindzebra

Seriously?

Anyone not saying Aretha Franklin is clueless.

Aretha has a wonderful voice. Best ever? I can't follow ya. I get your opinion. She is marvelous. Just not my style of singer.


Is she flexible?

[blindzebra]

Originally Posted by Dallas

Aretha has a wonderful voice. Best ever? I can't follow ya. I get your opinion. She is marvelous. Just not my style of singer.


Is she flexible?

Google her Grammy performance.

She can sing blues, gospel,rock and opera for crying out loud...not flexible?

[Dallas]

Originally Posted by blindzebra

Google her Grammy performance.

She can sing blues, gospel,rock and opera for crying out loud...not flexible?

No I've seen her sing all of what you are saying. Her range is all over and she is amazing, but again, I just don't fall in love w/ her voice.

[bbgun]

Karen Carpenter

[CowboyDan]

Bob Dylan!

Seriously though, what about George Michael, Bono, Eddie Vedder, Tori Amos, Maria Carey, Whitney Houston, and my personal favorite singer.....

W. Axl Rose

...say what you will, but Axl can sing and scream in tune better than anybody in the rock business. I think he's at least worthy of being in the discussion.