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Marya · 3rd September 2006, 05:33 AM

I have to agree with Janis and Etta - both incredible. They lived their songs.

I would also add from the classic side, Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez.

For newer singers, I love Sarah Maclachlan and KT Tunstall.

I'll probably think of more later.

littlemissattitude · 3rd September 2006, 06:45 AM

Ada...I'd also like to reiterate your suggestion of Emmylou Harris. If you've never heard some of her earliest recorded work, try to get hold of Gram Parsons' two solo albums, from the early 1970s, GP and Grievous Angel. They are available on one compilation CD, at least here in the States. She sings harmony on both of them, and their voices blended in an amazing way. I especially recommend "We'll Sweep Out the Ashes in the Morning" on GP and "Love Hurts" on Grievous Angel. Just amazing work.

the smiling weirwood · 3rd September 2006, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Adasunshine

Mariah Carey, Sia from Zero 7

You stole my ladies! I think they are both wonderful!

sanityassassin · 3rd September 2006, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemissattitude

I'm kind of disappointed. No one has mentioned Janis Joplin yet. She was one of a kind.

I have only heard one Janis Joplin song but it had such emotion and power I could not disagree with you

Karsa Orlong · 3rd September 2006, 08:26 PM

Loreena Mckennitt

Scriven · 4th September 2006, 11:31 AM

Celine Dion is probably the most talented. Never heard her hit a wrong note.

I'm afraid I disagree with Amy Lee being the best singer - I'm a huge fan of Evanescence, but Amy's live vocals are mediocre at best. Nightwish's Tarja Turunen, Within Temptation's Sharon den Adel and Lacuna Coil's Cristina Scabbia are far better in my opinion, and in a similar vein of music. =)

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Originally Posted by Marya

KT Tunstall.

Agreed! I love watched her live performances, she's a one-woman band. =D

Aes · 4th September 2006, 12:02 PM

You so beat me to saying that. A lot of people haven't had any exposure to even the larger-scale bands of that style, the ones that you mentioned. Since Amy Lee is all they have to base their opinions of it on, they're definitely going to praise her if that style appeals to them.

For me, "that style" of music happens to be my absolute favorite (female-fronted symphonic rock/metal) so I've experienced more of that style than most. Sadly, I've had to conclude that Eva's name is almost too appropriate in terms of how long they've kept my interest.

Scriven · 4th September 2006, 12:07 PM

'That style' is probably my favourite style as well.

Though I like Ev a lot and am looking forward to their next album, I wouldn't say they're my fave band. There are lots of others who deserve more recognition than they get. =/

Adasunshine · 5th September 2006, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemissattitude

Ada...I'd also like to reiterate your suggestion of Emmylou Harris. If you've never heard some of her earliest recorded work, try to get hold of Gram Parsons' two solo albums, from the early 1970s, GP and Grievous Angel. They are available on one compilation CD, at least here in the States. She sings harmony on both of them, and their voices blended in an amazing way. I especially recommend "We'll Sweep Out the Ashes in the Morning" on GP and "Love Hurts" on Grievous Angel. Just amazing work.

Thanks LMA, I informed David of your suggestions and he already has those albums (apparently without my knowledge!

). That's how he grew to love her!

She was his suggestion but I included her in my list as I tend to agree with him!

Thank you!

xx

Marky Lazer · 5th September 2006, 11:20 AM

Emma Lee, though I doubt if any of you ignorant fools (

) ever heard of her...

Joel007 · 5th September 2006, 12:14 PM

Janice from Friends! hehehe

littlemissattitude · 5th September 2006, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adasunshine

Thanks LMA, I informed David of your suggestions and he already has those albums (apparently without my knowledge!

). That's how he grew to love her!

She was his suggestion but I included her in my list as I tend to agree with him!

Thank you!

xx

You're welcome, Ada.

carrie221 · 5th September 2006, 10:11 PM

Emmylou Harris is a wonderful singer... I had forgotten about her

-putawaythosepliers- · 6th September 2006, 08:04 AM

id go for Amanda Palmer (dresden dolls), PJ Harvey, Kimya Dawson for lyrics, Regina Spektor, and Michelle Shocked.

tiny99 · 8th September 2006, 06:42 PM

Gotta agree with you on PJ harvey....but I'd also like to give Joni Mitchell a mention...really unique voice that's so easy to listen to.....

3rd September 2006, 05:33 AM	#16 (permalink)
Marya friendly wood nymph Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 66	Re: Best Female Singer? I have to agree with Janis and Etta - both incredible. They lived their songs. I would also add from the classic side, Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez. For newer singers, I love Sarah Maclachlan and KT Tunstall. I'll probably think of more later.

3rd September 2006, 06:45 AM	#17 (permalink)
littlemissattitude Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,507 Blog Entries: 9	Re: Best Female Singer? Ada...I'd also like to reiterate your suggestion of Emmylou Harris. If you've never heard some of her earliest recorded work, try to get hold of Gram Parsons' two solo albums, from the early 1970s, GP and Grievous Angel. They are available on one compilation CD, at least here in the States. She sings harmony on both of them, and their voices blended in an amazing way. I especially recommend "We'll Sweep Out the Ashes in the Morning" on GP and "Love Hurts" on Grievous Angel. Just amazing work.

3rd September 2006, 08:26 PM	#20 (permalink)
Karsa Orlong Unchained Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 201	Re: Best Female Singer? Loreena Mckennitt

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Aes You Feel Fascinated Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 417	Re: Best Female Singer? You so beat me to saying that. A lot of people haven't had any exposure to even the larger-scale bands of that style, the ones that you mentioned. Since Amy Lee is all they have to base their opinions of it on, they're definitely going to praise her if that style appeals to them. For me, "that style" of music happens to be my absolute favorite (female-fronted symphonic rock/metal) so I've experienced more of that style than most. Sadly, I've had to conclude that Eva's name is almost too appropriate in terms of how long they've kept my interest.

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Scriven Fabricati diem, pvnc. Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 55	Re: Best Female Singer? 'That style' is probably my favourite style as well. Though I like Ev a lot and am looking forward to their next album, I wouldn't say they're my fave band. There are lots of others who deserve more recognition than they get. =/

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Marky Lazer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,873	Re: Best Female Singer? Emma Lee, though I doubt if any of you ignorant fools ( ) ever heard of her...

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Joel007 Shiny! Let's be bad guys. Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,767	Re: Best Female Singer? Janice from Friends! hehehe

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carrie221 Darkness is my friend :) Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 711	Re: Best Female Singer? Emmylou Harris is a wonderful singer... I had forgotten about her

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-putawaythosepliers- moldy peaches for tea Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 43	Re: Best Female Singer? id go for Amanda Palmer (dresden dolls), PJ Harvey, Kimya Dawson for lyrics, Regina Spektor, and Michelle Shocked.

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tiny99 my birthday an I wants it Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 90	Re: Best Female Singer? Gotta agree with you on PJ harvey....but I'd also like to give Joni Mitchell a mention...really unique voice that's so easy to listen to.....

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