Zeppelin tried to get him but he turned them down, they then turned to Plant
Bought Terry's debut LP in 1969 produced by Micky Most. Terry actually recommended Robert to Jimmy Page after turning down the offer.
Yes, I know, Terry was never the same after turning them down, think he may have regretted it in the end, who knows? Its hard to imagine any other voice but Plant's with the mighty Zepp.
Posted on: 28 August 2011 by TomK
It's all about favourites, not best isn't it?
Roger Daltrey gets the hairs on the back of my neck standing up. The end of The Song is Over and Pure and Easy, even 40 years later still make me wobble.
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by BigH47
Charlie Drake.
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by Gale 401
Originally Posted by BigH47:
Charlie Drake.
Brilliant,
My Boomerang Won't Come Back" was always a fave of mine.
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by gary yeowell
Yep, Thom is my favourite also, but for sheer 'ease' it has to be Deano or Frank.
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by Gale 401
Originally Posted by gary yeowell:
Yep, Thom is my favourite also, but for sheer 'ease' it has to be Deano or Frank.
Gary,
I was lucky enough to see Frank from a box at the Albert Hall in the 70s on a free.
Would of loved to have seen Deano live.
Stu
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by Hook
Only makes sense to me by genre.
And I tried not to just automatically pick my favorites (but that's probably what happened anyway):
Classic Rock - Robert Plant Modern Rock - Maynard James Keenan Jazz - Nat King Cole Blues - Joe Williams R & B - Stevie Wonder World - Youssou N'Dour Opera - Luciano Pavarotti
Country - Jim Reeves Folk - Greg Brown
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by gary yeowell
Lucky man Stu! How about Frank and Deano on the same stage, now that must have been a 'ticket'.
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by JWM
For me, another vote for Jussi Bjorling, though I have a real fondness for Pavarotti (esp Italian folk songs) and Carreras (who, in his prime, was a key part of my introduction to live opera in 1984).
Otherwise, Jim Morrison.
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by Gale 401
Originally Posted by gary yeowell:
Lucky man Stu! How about Frank and Deano on the same stage, now that must have been a 'ticket'.
The whole Rat pack on a stage together would of been the ticket.
Stu
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by gary yeowell
I was going to say that actually.... I did see 'The Rat Pack' show in London a couple of years ago and it gave a flavour of what it must have been like, surprisingly good it was.
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by Gale 401
This man.
Eddie Vedder,
IMO has one of the best voices on the planet.
Stu
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by ianrobertm
Only because no mention yet - the late Freddie Mercury.
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by California Jim
I also saw Sinatra at the RAH in the 70's...supremely masterful! And I recall Elton John was in the front row. When called out by 'the master', Elton got down on both knees and bowed...deeply.
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by Sister E.
Sam Cooke, Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Sly Stone.
Sister xx
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by GraemeH
John Martyn. Not in a technical sense, but what a communicator!
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by naim_nymph
Joseph Calderone is the best!
Posted on: 29 August 2011 by graham55
Originally Posted by naim_nymph:
Joseph Calderone is the best!
The lovely Ms Germanotta!
Posted on: 30 August 2011 by Guido Fawkes
Originally Posted by Jonn:
Elvis
As much as I like the great man and have several of his albums; I'd rate him as a good rather top notch vocal talent - although at his best he could sound highly engaging. He has certainly come a long way since writing I'm A Secret Lemonade Drinker
This is always a curious question and, of course, people will answer with who they really like as a vocalist; personally I'm no great fan of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin or Des O'Connor (OK, so Dik-A-Dum-Dum wasn't too bad), but I also find it strange how people's tastes differ.
In my early years I was subjected to Frank and really felt music had little to offer me as it seemed neither engaging nor inventive, It was only in the early 60s when I heard some songs that I thought were lot more relevant to me that I changed my mind and gain my great love for this art form.
If it were for the greatest vocalist then it would be Shirley Collins without any question for me; I've never heard anybody come close to what I consider her perfect singing voice. Other great singers include Sandy Denny (who was not only a fine singer, but one of the greatest songwriters in history; so good her songs seem almost Trad) and Annie Haslam.
I've already voted Richard Sinclair as the best male vocalist and he has the gift of singing in a way that not only lets me understand every word, but with a great sense of humour.
Of course I'm never going to change anybody else's views, but that is fine, as I doubt anybody will change mine as you can't teach a dog from St Dunstan's new tricks.
Posted on: 01 September 2011 by winkyincanada
Originally Posted by Gale 401:
This man.
Eddie Vedder,
IMO has one of the best voices on the planet.
Stu
Evocative, emotional and atmospheric for sure. Can he dip into self indulgence? Sure, but then, so can Thom. Nevertheless, Eddie's great.
Pearl Jam's music is simple sounding at one level but actually quite sophisticated. Interesting tunings and time signatures. Not obviously complex until you try to play it!
Posted on: 01 September 2011 by Westcoastman
John Lennon. So honest and beautiful on Plastic Ono Band not to mention all his other brilliant work.
Nick Drake. Van Morrison and the list goes on.
Nearly any male vocalist that can communicate IMO in a sincere manner gets my vote.
Just gave 'Nude' a spin and I have to agree with Richard. Spine tingling. The bass on 'House of Cards' is something to behold. Rainbows is indeed an excellent album.
