who is the worst vocalist to have "made it"
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tardelli said:
Post Malone never understood the love for him, but I'm not his demographic ??
But his Nirvana show in Lockdown was good,
My young lad is into Post Malone, and I'm no where near his demographic, but as a long time fan of all the Sub-Pop era music it was funny to text him [my son] to say 'look your heros are covering songs written by my heros" But his Nirvana show in Lockdown was good,
Here's the link for anyone interested
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7eaGcIyhPU
It is absolutely superb and has completely changed my mind about Post Malone - who said the Internet never changes ones opinion.
Thanks so much for posting that!
kowalski655 said:
Similar to John Martyn in being under appreciated, how about Nick Drake? Lovely songs and voice.
Went to see a tribute act to him (a bit niche, but was good) and he played some Martyn (Solid Air obviously,and a couple of others) half way through
Someone once said that if Mama Cass Elliot had shared her meals with Karen Carpenter they'd both be alive today. I think that if John Martyn could have shared some of his personality with Nick Drake they'd both also be alive today.Went to see a tribute act to him (a bit niche, but was good) and he played some Martyn (Solid Air obviously,and a couple of others) half way through
paulguitar said:
Police State said:
Meanwhile, I would be interested to know who you consider the best singer/guitarist. (seeing as you are Paulguitar!... 
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My nomination is the late, great John Martyn.
John Martyn had a world of talent, and his version of 'May you Never' from the Old Grey Whistle Test is still one of my favourite performances of any song. He clearly had personal issues and it is sad that he declined so much later on.)My nomination is the late, great John Martyn.
For my troubadour choice, I'd have to nominate James Taylor. He's singing and guitar playing are both exceptional. He's a true craftsman and clearly thinks long and hard about how he voices his chords and organizes his arrangements. His voice is perfect, really, relaxed and musical. He never pushes himself in terms of range, a sadly rare thing amongst singers. In a world of show-offs and dreadful talent shows, where the participants must make an impression in less than a minute, his music and performances are slow-burning, making their points confidently and yet subtly.
I don't know what he is actually doing with that guitar to make it sound like he's actually playing two simultaneously, but I think it's a remarkable performance. He even seems to do it (less dramatically) on the youtube link you posted, which is probably my favourite JM song; and that line 'Love is a lesson to learn in our time' has tremendous poignancy every time I hear his knowing voice sing it.
James Taylor: Agree wholeheartedly, he's a superb singer/player/songwriter.
paulguitar said:
2. Karen Carpenter. The most amazing good taste, simply sang the melody, perfectly, every time. Amazing pitch and control, no fuss, no showboating, ever, Incredible talent. Played the drums, too!
Karen had a famously quiet voice, but put that through an amplifier and she had incredible control and talent. jsf said:
paulguitar said:
2. Karen Carpenter. The most amazing good taste, simply sang the melody, perfectly, every time. Amazing pitch and control, no fuss, no showboating, ever, Incredible talent. Played the drums, too!
Karen had a famously quiet voice, but put that through an amplifier and she had incredible control and talent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECEBexCwGwM
drmike37 said:
Bob Dylan.
I appreciate that he’s one of the best song writers ever, but he really should have let someone else sing them.
I agree but...only Dylan can really sing Dylan songs, with the exception of Hendrix cover of all along the watch tower. I dont think Dylan is a singer, nor do his songs require a melodic voice, he tells stories. I'm just about to order his new album, its getting great reviews I appreciate that he’s one of the best song writers ever, but he really should have let someone else sing them.
gazza285 said:
So said:
No he CAN sing. He just seemed to have found his niche as an 80s novelty pop act.
Not having that, he's been a novelty pop act since Atlantic Crossing in '75.AGE ALERT!! I remember reading an article in my kid sister's Jackie (just after reader's questions on 'what do I do if he touches me there? where they had an interview (allegedly) with his mum and aunt, around Maggie May time... Both agreed he couldn't sing 'for peanuts'.
He's made some amazing music though.
I'm a new entrant to this thread and haven't caught up - apologies for duplication in advance... but it's an intriguing topic and I immediately knew who it was for me!
This has to be Anthony Kiedis of RHCP. He is tone deaf; whoever I have seen him live it's just painful to experience.
This has to be Anthony Kiedis of RHCP. He is tone deaf; whoever I have seen him live it's just painful to experience.
tumble dryer said:
gazza285 said:
So said:
No he CAN sing. He just seemed to have found his niche as an 80s novelty pop act.
Not having that, he's been a novelty pop act since Atlantic Crossing in '75.AGE ALERT!! I remember reading an article in my kid sister's Jackie (just after reader's questions on 'what do I do if he touches me there? where they had an interview (allegedly) with his mum and aunt, around Maggie May time... Both agreed he couldn't sing 'for peanuts'.
He's made some amazing music though.
k the singing, what was the advice about "if he touches me there"?So said:
tumble dryer said:
gazza285 said:
So said:
No he CAN sing. He just seemed to have found his niche as an 80s novelty pop act.
Not having that, he's been a novelty pop act since Atlantic Crossing in '75.AGE ALERT!! I remember reading an article in my kid sister's Jackie (just after reader's questions on 'what do I do if he touches me there? where they had an interview (allegedly) with his mum and aunt, around Maggie May time... Both agreed he couldn't sing 'for peanuts'.
He's made some amazing music though.
k the singing, what was the advice about "if he touches me there"?cherryowen said:
mikal83 said:
Rod Stewart
You may have a point, but his work on this album:-
is exceptional
He had a great voice and it's been more consistent than a lot of other top names, he always was a fan of the American greats like Sam Cooke and Al Jolson so as he's got older it's been a lot of the Great American Songbook and playing Las Vegas. He's more humble now than he was in the late 70s and 80s and full credit to him.
Was lucky to see him with Ronnie Wood and Kenny Jones do a Faces show at Hurtwood Park Polo Club a few years ago in aid of prostate cancer, it was a great night.
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