Best Singer of All Time is...

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Female vocalist:  Karen Carpenter      Runner up:  Madonna

Male vocalist:  Dean (Dino) Martin      Runner up:  Axl Rose

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21 minutes ago, John Dyson said:

I'd go with Karen Carpenter as the best NATURAL female voice

That is exactly what amazed me about her voice, it was effortless when she sang.  I should have made my runner up due to her octave range

 

Mariah Carey

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On 8/23/2020 at 5:56 PM, AudioDoctor said:

Best singer - Eddie Vedder. 

 

I would say that Chris Cornell was much bedder but Eddie had a bedder agent.  Sadly, Chris had a tragic end like many of his peers.  When Chris started to sing this crazy strong unbelievably powerful voice just bellows from his mouth, effortlessly like Karen Carpenter's.  Totally different genres but still pretty amazing.  

 

To the OP this is a really fun thread, thanks for starting it.  I mean there are so many unique voices and singers out there and it is impossible to say who is the best.

 

 

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1 hour ago, gmgraves said:

Crosby’s singing was often said to be effortless as was Perry Como’s. One singer from the 1960’s that always thought had an incredible range which he seemed to use effortlessly was Roy Orbison. 

True, so many great voices.  Don't forget Dusty Springfield or Smokey Robinson.  If we add in showmanship into the formula, may singers would drop down the list to great singers and great entertainers.  

 

 

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7 hours ago, AudioDoctor said:

I guarantee I did not say what you quoted above.

oh sorry, it was a double quote situation, I quoted what you quoted.

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13 hours ago, The Computer Audiophile said:

I saw Britney Spears in concert. Extremely entertaining. She was far better than Mozart. Prove me wrong. 

You have been to a lot of concerts!  There is another idea for a thread.

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Best Female Singer:  Karen Carpenter

Best printmaker:  Albrecht Durer

Best Car:   1980 Ford Escort

Best Concert:  Bobby Sherman 1974 Saratoga Racing Grounds

Best Watch:  Zenith El Primero

Best NFL QB:  Tom Brady

Best Toilet Paper:  None (get a Hello Tushy retrofit bidet)

 

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Here is a Picasso I have.  Notice how he does the date backwards?

 

(Picasso pic deleted.  Maybe not safe for here?)

 

 

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Okay, I have to show off my Picasso with all your guys talk about him.  I apologize in advance if this offends anyone BUT it is modern art by a true master!  I am sure Chris will remove if this is too off topic.