dockwats Posted December 16, 2004 Report Posted December 16, 2004 Some time ago some of my college friends and I had an in depth argument over what band has the best vocals of all time. One of them thought the Beach Boys, hands down, due to their smooth and relaxed Calfornian harmonics. I thought I heard just simple melodic sounds though Anyway, I really think the answer to this one has to be Freddie Mercury and his awesome band Queen. Put together it really seems these guys did have a great vocal output. Who in your opinion should top this list...remember any band, any time period?
taylor32560 Posted December 16, 2004 Report Posted December 16, 2004 its hard but here's my list 1)buddy holly 2freddie mercury 3)lou reed 4)julian casablancas
cosmosis Posted December 16, 2004 Report Posted December 16, 2004 The Beatles made the best harmonies.
MuzikTyme Posted December 16, 2004 Report Posted December 16, 2004 Honorable mention for the outstanding harmony The Beatles had, song after song. Crosby, Stills, Nash/Young and The Eagles also had some awesome harmony going. Statler Brothers.
_jr_ Posted December 16, 2004 Report Posted December 16, 2004 Dinah Washington can put a lump in your throat.
cosmosis Posted December 16, 2004 Report Posted December 16, 2004 The Eagles One of the great american bands. Couldn't agree more, MT. Lyin' Eyes and Already Gone come to mind as having great harmonies.
Kevin Posted December 16, 2004 Report Posted December 16, 2004 Statler Brothers. "..playin' solitaire 'til dawn with a deck of 51, smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain ...Kangaroo, Now don't tell me, I've nothin' to do. "
MuzikTyme Posted December 16, 2004 Report Posted December 16, 2004 What's funny, Cosmo, is when I was growing up in the 70's, I didn't pay much attention to harmony like I did the instrumentation. Older now, I realize that what makes a band great is not so much the music as the band's harmony together. Eagles certainly had that going for them. Another band that executed perfect harmony was Boston. Some dual harmonies that I adore: Jagger/Richards Daltry/Townsend Tyler/Perry Becker/Fagan List goes on and on... playin' solitaire 'til dawn with a deck of 51 One of the saddest lyrics in the history of rock-n-roll. I love it. ::
_jr_ Posted December 16, 2004 Report Posted December 16, 2004 Oops. My mistake. Rock band. I don't know if they qualify as a rock band, but the Bangles harmonies are rich and flowing and full.
cosmosis Posted December 16, 2004 Report Posted December 16, 2004 Another one: Alice In Chains. I should think about it for a while instead of posting them as they come to mind (or edit :
Addictedtoclassic Posted December 16, 2004 Report Posted December 16, 2004 Glenn Frey and Don Henley are one of the better pairs. You can't go wrong with John Lennon and Paul McCartney and even throw George Harrison into that mix. Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young always sound good together. And you also have Paul Rodgers, Burton Cummings, Jim Morrison, the singer from Shinedown (who did a phenomenal remake of Skynyrd's Simple Man), I also like Eddie Vedder and Sting. I'm sure there are other great vocals out there (as much as I like Skynyrd, the Van Zant brothers are not the best vocals, but they are perfect for Southern Rock).
XXX Posted December 17, 2004 Report Posted December 17, 2004 Roxy Music/Bryan Ferry Japan/David Sylvian Steely Dan/Walter Becker/Donald Fagen David Bowie Chris Isaak
CaptainMikeRS Posted December 18, 2004 Report Posted December 18, 2004 My list for best vocals: The Eagles Yes Genesis The Divine Comedy
Earth-Angel Posted December 18, 2004 Report Posted December 18, 2004 Queen The Smiths Fleetwood Mac Soundgarden Incubus Kent Pearl Jam U2 Manic Street Preachers Radiohead Smashing Pumpkins The list could go on. Each vocalist brings something unique to the band. You can't seperate one that's the best, they are all different.
johnnymahoe Posted December 18, 2004 Report Posted December 18, 2004 the beatles, queen and crosby stills and nash or young but i think csn/y they really were good at working 2gether for some great vocals. ::
Kevin Posted December 19, 2004 Report Posted December 19, 2004 Not 'the best' nor rock, but darn good : Abba, The Bee Gees, Crowded House/Split Enz, The Little River Band, The Righteous Brothers, The Supremes
MuzikTyme Posted December 19, 2004 Report Posted December 19, 2004 The Righteous Brothers If there's a rock-n-roll heaven Then you know you gotta helluva Band, Band...BAND!!! I tend to agree.
kellie rockin in the free world Posted December 29, 2004 Report Posted December 29, 2004 Axel Rose...(Guns and Roses) Robert Plant...of course!! (Led Zeppelin) Incubus Black Sabbath ..Ozzy! CCR!! :happybanana:
OLD 55 Posted January 2, 2005 Report Posted January 2, 2005 To answer this, wouldn't you have to look at a Band's lead singer and ask "if he/she left, could the Band continue just as successfully with a replacement?". Queen have never been able to replace Freddie Mercury. Also, Chicago after Peter Cetera left, although they did have 2 good albums without him. Even though I think "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" is the Greatest Song of the Rock Era, I wouldn't class the Righteous Brothers as a Rock Band, rather a vocal duo. I agree that both Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield had unique voices, and neither one made it as a solo artist.
Zeppelin_TheBest Posted January 2, 2005 Report Posted January 2, 2005 1. Bob Marly 2. Robert Plant 3. David Gimour 4. Eric Burdan 5. Roger Daltry
Aunt_Acid Posted January 2, 2005 Report Posted January 2, 2005 3. David Gimour I'm listening to Learning To Fly right now.
Zeppelin_TheBest Posted January 2, 2005 Report Posted January 2, 2005 I'm listening to Learning To Fly right now. Ya gilmour and i have to agree linkin park sucks
scott Posted January 2, 2005 Report Posted January 2, 2005 I just remembered, RHCP have awesome vocal work, Anthony Keidis was able to really boost his voice over the years, if any of you don't believe me listen to 'Savior' from Californication, pretty kickin'.
RonJonSurfer Posted January 2, 2005 Report Posted January 2, 2005 How about Ian Gillan of Deep Purple...also the vocals for Jesus in the original Jesus Christ Superstar. Murray head did an amazing job as Judas.
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