NFT: Best Vocal of all time...

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Janis 1970 Toronto - ( New Window )

...at a gay bath house that you're looking for?
Bette Midler--I Shall Be Released (she really belts it at the end!) - ( New Window )

But seriously

Art Garfunkel “Bridge Over Troubled Water”

Steven Tyler has the worst voice of any rock star ever!

In comment 14454156 gtt350 said:

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Steven Tyler has the worst voice of any rock star ever!

All depends on your definition of great vocals. Some of my favorite singers would be Joplin, Petty, Springsteen, Neil Young, Joe Strummer.....none of these people have what most would consider great singing voices. THey wouldnt make it past the auditions of American Idol. BUT....they sure could sing!

BTW.....I draw the line at Dylan. Never got him...Dylan and Radiohead; two acts that seem to be universally loved, and I just dont get them:).

Whomever sang the vocal part for The Great Gig in the Sky deserves consideration.

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without mentioning Michael Bolton.

I'll be honest with you, I love his music, I do, I'm a Michael Bolton fan. For my money, it doesn't get any better than when he sings "When a Man Loves a Woman".

In comment 14454163 Andy in Halifax said:

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Whomever sang the vocal part for The Great Gig in the Sky deserves consideration.

I mentioned her above...Clare Torry.

In comment 14453728 give66 said:

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Queensryche Link - ( New Window )

Agree when he was younger. Now.. his voice is gone

and vocal of Elton John's "Your Song".
Heather Headley - ( New Window )

by Elvis. The live version is better.

Hell, any of his Gospel songs are vocal orgasms for the ear.

You could tell it was what HE wanted to sing, and he drenched every word of every bit of emotion when he was at a piano playing gospel.

Ray Charles - Georgia on my mind

Requires that I be in a certain mood, I think Astral Weeks by Van Morrison is 99th percentile when it comes to vocals.

Hell, Moondance ain't half bad either.

Recently I've gotten back into some old Mazzy Star tunes. Though she doesn't sing with much range, I love how Hope Sandoval slides into notes so tastefully.

Live will send chills and give you goosebumps.

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'Carolina On My Mind' in a tribute to James Taylor. Jerry Douglas is playing the dobro. Link - ( New Window )

You beat me to it.

I think that Dean Martin's version of Ghost Riders in the Sky is exceptional and is a good showcase for his vocal talent.
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would be incorrect.

In comment 14454463 vonritz said:

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would be incorrect.

I've been repeatedly checking this thread specifically for your inevitable, predictable, and 100% correct take.