Best Male Vocalist of all time

Posted by: RICHYH on 24 July 2003

I thought this had been done before but couldn't find it on a search.(If anyone can find the previous one let me know).
I know its impossible to quantify or explain why but its interesting to hear peoples views.
The reason I asked is because last night I got swept away with the fantasic vocals of Sonny Boy Williamson, wow its great innit.
Posted on: 25 July 2003 by Andy Mara
Richy

I think James Taylor's voice is perfect on a Naim system.

I had never listened to James Taylor until a Nait 5 demo a couple of weeks ago. Now I have bought the Nait 5 to go with my Rega Planet 2000 and want to buy more James Taylor CDs.

Cheers
Andy.
Posted on: 25 July 2003 by Martin D
Sinatra
Lowell George
Al Jarreau
Martin D (thats me BTW - cant sing)
Posted on: 25 July 2003 by Jez Quigley
Matt Monro
Yes really.

"Seek first to understand, then to be understood"
Posted on: 25 July 2003 by Stevo
It might be Scott Walker.

Stephen.
Posted on: 29 July 2003 by Nuno Baptista
Tom York from Radiohead

MY system : Naim Nait 5 amplifier,Naim cd 5 ,Epos M 15 speakers,Naca5,FC2
Posted on: 29 July 2003 by Matt worlock
I,m with jed Stevie wonder takes some beating...James Tayler ranks very close also!!

Mad Boy Matt
Posted on: 29 July 2003 by Jonathan Hales
George Formby on 'When I'm cleaning windows'

Rolf Harris on 'two little boys' 'and Val Doonican's cover of the James Taylor classic 'fire and rain'
Posted on: 29 July 2003 by Jonathan Hales
AND,

In case your cant remember how it frikken goes, here we are campers!

Now lets have a little sing a long!

Now I go cleanin' windows to earn an honest bob
For a nosy parker it's an interestin' job

Now it's a job that just suits me
A window cleaner you would be
If you can see what I can see
When I'm cleanin' windows

Honeymoonin' couples too
You should see them bill 'n coo
You'd be surprised at things they do
When I'm cleanin' windows

In my profession I'll work hard
But I'll never stop
I'll climb this blinkin' ladder
Till I get right to the top

The blushin' bride, she looks divine
The bridegroom he is doin' fine
I'd rather have his job than mine
When I'm cleanin' windows

The chambermaids' sweet names I call
It's a wonder I don't fall
My mind's not on my work at all
When I'm cleanin' windows

I know a fella, such a swell
He has a thirst, that's plain to tell
I've seen him drink his bath as well
When I'm cleanin' windows

Oh, in my profession I'll work hard
But I'll never stop
I'll climb this blinkin' ladder
Till I get right to the top

Pyjamas lyin' side by side
Ladies nighties I have spied
I've often seen what goes inside
When I'm cleanin' windows

------ banjo ------

Now there's a famous talkie queen
She looks a flapper on the screen
She's more like eightie than eighteen
When I'm cleanin' windows

She pulls her hair all down behind
Then pulls down her... never mind
And after that pulls down the blind
When I'm cleanin' windows

In my profession I'll work hard
But I'll never stop
I'll climb this blinkin' ladder
Till I get right to the top

An old maid walks around the floor
She's so fed up, one day I'm sure
She'll drag me in and lock the door
When I'm cleanin' windows

When I'm cleanin' windows

Brilliant aye!
Posted on: 30 July 2003 by Rasher
That's disgusting...where are the moderators when you want them...Richard...Richard...
Posted on: 30 July 2003 by Rasher
I would have to say that....oh here we go...I know, I know..but I really feel he is so way ahead and just extraordinary. Paul Rodgers, during the Free years. Just so emotive...Soon I Will Be Gone, or Heavy Load, and he was just a kid!!
Posted on: 31 July 2003 by bjorne
quote:
Originally posted by simon atkin:
David Bowie
Cool
Yep Bowie was excellent. Also have a soft spot for Lemmy Kilmister..... Eek
Posted on: 01 August 2003 by Rick Weldon
how about this for a mix! Jon Anderson Robert Plant and Tony Bennet!
Posted on: 01 August 2003 by Mekon
Dunno 'bout best, but Gil Scott Heron does the business as far as I am concerned.
Posted on: 03 August 2003 by Rasher
You have all missed the obvious. By a mile.
Elvis Presley
There is no other
Posted on: 07 August 2003 by Rasher
Thanks to BLT, reminded me that there is Sir Cliff Big Grin