Under slight duress I decided to compile a list of my favourite singers. If you know me at all, you will know I’m not a fan of saying this is my favourite anything – not because I’m fickle, as I don’t think I am…but I like to reserve the right to change my mind! I think there is a subtle distinction here...
Anyway, yesterday, this started out as my top five favourite singers of all time, but I couldn’t limit myself. So I changed it to my top ten - my blog, my rules I guess?!
So, in no particular order, here’s my list:
Judy Garland:
2. Barbra Streisand:
3. Whitney Houston:
4. Annie Lennox:
5. Aretha Franklin:
6. Nina Simone:
7. Nancy Wilson:
8. Clare Bowen:
9. Megan Hilty:
10. Pink
And whilst I am not going to critique each singer, as there are/were incredible in my opinion and I really don’t think it is my place to do so; the good thing about putting this list together it is has clarified in broad terms what I like and why I like it.
All these women have big voices and amazing ranges. But I think the thing that ties them all together is their beautiful rich tones; this is something I adore. Looking at this list, puts a huge smile on my face, I could listen to these amazing vocalists all day and all night.
There are of course exceptions to the "big voice thing" – I love hearing the effortlessness and intimacy of Norah Jones, the emotion and mastery of Joni Mitchell....Chrissie Hynde’s voice is so unique and characterful as is Cyndi Lauper’s – who actually has a huge voice too... See, this is why I don’t favour lists!?
I am pretty sure, someone I know well, will say, ”I can’t believe you missed off "so and so", and I am trying to rack my brains before I post, to check I haven’t. But, if you think I have, please tell me. And tell me what you think. If you made a list who would be in your top ten?