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15 Sep 2011

What is your favourite vocal perfomance?

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Posted By : Anthem | Comments : 38

we had everything else

Just having a think earlier and realised I have not heard a vocal performance for quite some time that has really moved me. Maybe I've missed something but most artists are more concerned with image these days rather than actual quality of voice. Even some of the so called modern greats don't really do anything for me (Duffy, Adele etc) and don't even get me started on the nu metal and indie stuff. Where are the Coverdales, Dio's, Freddy's, Rodgers' these days???
So......what is you're favourite vocal, not song but the vocal performance

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# Posted by the slightly famous GLITTERBAL... - 15/09/2011, 20:22 (GMT)

Freddy mercury , who wants to live forever. Great range and make the hairs on my neck stand up every time I hear it.
James


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# Posted by 5th Element - 15/09/2011, 20:24 (GMT)


Hi mate, have a listen to Centre Of The Universe by Kamelot. The vocalist is called Khan and he is superb.

Cheers,

Dave.


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# Posted by NIGHT TRAIN - 15/09/2011, 20:28 (GMT)

This, for me, is probably the best vocal performance of the 21st century...possibly ever....although I agree Freddie Mercury is a good call...two versions 30 years apart...breath taking!




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# Posted by grooverman - 15/09/2011, 20:38 (GMT)

Freddie Mercury - Scandal


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# Posted by Anthem - 15/09/2011, 20:38 (GMT)


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# Posted by The Knob Jockeys - 15/09/2011, 20:38 (GMT)

rainbow had their fair share of excellent vocalists. my faves are

Ronnie Dio on Tarot Woman and Graham Bonnet on Eyes of The World. Bonnets vocal on only one woman with the marbles is pretty good too, Both great singers with muscular voices!!!


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# Posted by Just Jay - 15/09/2011, 20:43 (GMT)

Eva cassidy for me! probably cos i a girlie...lol


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# Posted by Willow (of somebig™Fish) (Reti... - 15/09/2011, 20:52 (GMT)

best vocal peformance ....... hmmm ...... tough one this ....

think the best singing performance i've seen live is Paul Rodgers with Bad Company in the early 80s(?)

best recorded vocal performance ... god that's tough .......i'd have to plump for ...........

Jackson Browne : The Pretender album

be different tomorrow tho

:0)


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# Posted by Defunct account - 15/09/2011, 20:55 (GMT)

Been trying to nail it down - problem is different hour different person/band. Anyway just to be dull this hour was a toss up between a number of Aretha Franklin or Dusty Springfield songs (you did ask), Grace Slick doing White Rabbit but then I remembered this...


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# Posted by Willow (of somebig™Fish) (Reti... - 15/09/2011, 21:03 (GMT)

"Hi mate, have a listen to Centre Of The Universe by Kamelot. The vocalist is called Khan and he is superb. "

I just had a look/listen on youtube and found this

"In 2010, Kamelot was forced to cancel their North American tour across Canada, and the United States of America. It was announced that Roy had fallen ill, and could not perform. It is believed that Roy suffers from anxiety and depression, which led to his illness. Since the announcement was made, Roy has not returned to performing with Kamelot.
In 2011, Kamelot guitarist, Thomas Youngblood, announced in an interview that a religious aspect has been involved with Roy not performing with Kamelot.[3]
On April 22, 2011, Kamelot released a statement saying Khan had elected to leave the band.[4] In the media release, Youngblood wrote that Khan had been given a lot of time to make the decision and the band respected it. Roy himself announced his departure from the band in his blog April 21, 2011"


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# Posted by 5th Element - 15/09/2011, 21:14 (GMT)



Yeh I'd heard that Willow, what a waste. The guy could do it live too.

Dave.


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# Posted by 'Boneyard Dogs' - 15/09/2011, 21:21 (GMT)

Freddie Mercury & Somebody to love ........

Nuff' said !

;O)


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# Posted by LAST GANG IN TOWN - 15/09/2011, 21:25 (GMT)

Mick Jones of The Clash singing 'Stay Free'.....100% pure emotion.


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# Posted by 4most Wanted - 15/09/2011, 21:58 (GMT)

Steve Perry with Journey on Why Can't This Night...... Go on Forever

Or Luciano Pavarotti - Nessun Dorma

Both have the "goosebump" effect.


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# Posted by Wagontown - 15/09/2011, 22:25 (GMT)

Dont talk put your head on my shoulder,off Pet sounds still blows me away.Although not my favourite Beach Boys track,the shifting key changes and superb vocals are awesome even now.The Heartbeat sound part way through is Brian Wilsons own Heart,apparently....T


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# Posted by Chipps the Bassist - 15/09/2011, 22:29 (GMT)

Wont Get Fooled Again, just gotta be. Daltrey's voice on this is like a freight train!



:)


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# Posted by viking - 15/09/2011, 22:37 (GMT)

much too dificult to name just one "stand alone" performance-so many awesome pieces out there-this has to be "up there" with them, though. in my opinion-awesome!!







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# Posted by TEX & THE HARDCORE TROUBAD... - 15/09/2011, 22:42 (GMT)

I am always blown away by Garth Brooks version of a Billy Joel song, 'Shameless' he really pushes his range to the limit and puts his heart n soul into it !!!


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# Posted by Smitten Kitten - 15/09/2011, 22:43 (GMT)


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# Posted by 45's - 15/09/2011, 22:54 (GMT)

Peter Gabriel singing with his daughter "Downside Up". My hair stands up at the back of my neck every time I hear this song.

Watch ALL the vid, you won't believe your eyes !!!!!!!!

Rick.


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# Posted by Tubthumper - 15/09/2011, 22:56 (GMT)

It's taken me over 2 hours to decide. This.....

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# Posted by Willow (of somebig™Fish) (Reti... - 15/09/2011, 22:57 (GMT)

just reminded me wickaay .......

Don't Give Up ....... Gabriel & Bush ... superb vocals, specially the captain on the bridge bit - (did i just make that up?)

hold on let me get it!


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# Posted by Tubthumper - 15/09/2011, 22:57 (GMT)

But then there's also this....



Ooh it's tough.....


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# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 15/09/2011, 22:58 (GMT)

good call on Joni Mitchell, awesome

theres tons but it would have to be this at the moment, one of my faves anyway, especially the vocal riff at 2.05, absolutely stunning

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and still, in some ways the acoutis version is even more amazing


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# Posted by Willow (of somebig™Fish) (Reti... - 15/09/2011, 23:01 (GMT)

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just an ordinary bridge, not a ship apparently!!
:0)

Superb song - superb vocals .....


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# Posted by 45's - 15/09/2011, 23:02 (GMT)

This is a belter too.


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# Posted by Willow (of somebig™Fish) (Reti... - 15/09/2011, 23:04 (GMT)

Oh JEEEEZUS!!

definitely not this one though

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# Posted by New Antiques - 15/09/2011, 23:20 (GMT)

This is an easy one....Eminem...quality in delivery and lyric every single time.

Steve.


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# Posted by Tubthumper - 15/09/2011, 23:39 (GMT)

I've changed my mind. Thanks to all the trawling this thread has had me undertaking I recalled this (admittedly because it was used in an advert for baked beans - food of the Gods) which I did buy! The fact that I feel so profoundly moved every time I hear it and don't understand a word of it speaks volumes for the emotive power of the vocal performance. It makes me want to paint my naked body in tribal colours and go and hunt for my tea.

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# Posted by Andy - Ex SuperCharger - Engli... - 16/09/2011, 00:02 (GMT)

What an incredible voice this man has. Love this song.


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# Posted by Jez (Route 69) - 16/09/2011, 01:00 (GMT)

melody, emotion....



;0)


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# Posted by DLSW - 16/09/2011, 04:08 (GMT)



wish I could sing like that (or at all)
R.I.P. Richard (and Rick)


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# Posted by John Wilkinson: - 16/09/2011, 09:02 (GMT)

Great choices all but for me this beats everything hands down.



Best wishes

John


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# Posted by chrisedgar - 16/09/2011, 10:16 (GMT)


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# Posted by Stonecycle - 16/09/2011, 14:44 (GMT)

Somebody needs to speak up for Clare Torry on Pink Floyd's 'Great Gig in the Sky'!


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# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 20/09/2011, 09:35 (GMT)

Anne Wilson. A number of her performances are awesome but this one is a fine example.


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# Posted by The Cottonhouse Shakers - 20/09/2011, 12:12 (GMT)

Too many to mention but how about 3 great performances at once?

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# Posted by Anthem - 20/09/2011, 15:54 (GMT)

oooooh the goose bumps


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