Name Your Three Favorite Male singers..NO Idols

[frank]

I was wondering what three male singers would you say are your favorites? In no particular order

Mine would be
1. Josh Groban
2. Frank Sinatra
3. Micheal Buble'

[Kristi_M]

Michael Jackson
Luther Vandross
Daryl Hall
and
Donald Fagan (as runner up)

[Watcher]

Nat King Cole
Jim Reeves
Garth Brookes

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[AbsentElement]

I'm all over the map...

Frank Sinatra
Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds
and... drumroll please...

Adam Sandler (okay mostly for the lyrics)
gotta love Lunch Lady Land

[FalseIdol]

Wow, great question. Hard for me to name just three and like AE I'm all over the board. But in no particular order here are some guys I could listen to all day, every day:

Josh Groban, Frank Sinatra, Andrea Bocelli, James Taylor, Peabo Bryson, R. Kelly, Luciano Pavarotti, Steve Perry (former lead singer of Journey).

[laraine]

Raul Malo
Michael Buble
Paul Carrack

[Miss Lolita]

Phil Collins
Steve Perry (False Idol i totally agree with you on this one-i could listen to him all day!!)
George Michael

[X1TX]

Michael English
Sinatra
Tony Bennett

[aztecgoods]

Wow, I thought I was old.

BEST ROCK:
Rob Halford (Judas Priest) (I know what I'm talking about on Rob he also sings opera)
Paul Rodgers (Free/Bad Company/Queen)
Steve Perry (Journey)
Lou Gramm (Foreigner)

BEST CHICKS:
Pat Benatar
Carrie Underwood
Celine
Mariah

BEST COUNTRY:
Toby Keith

BEST OLD GUYS
Neil Diamond
Frank
The Velvet Fog

I AM NOT GOING TO DO CLASSICAL YOU GUYS WOULDN'T KNOW ANYONE ANYWAY;

[Son of Simon]

Wow tough question...I can only pick three?

I guess that would have to be:

Freddie Mercury
James Brown
George Michael

[aztecgoods]

Wow tough question...I can only pick three?

I guess that would have to be:

Freddie Mercury
James Brown
George Michael

yeah freddie should have been on my rock list too, good pick.

[RushDog]

Elvis Presley
Johnny Cash
Roger Daltrey
Brian Wilson
Waylon Jennings
Merle Haggard
Ray Charles

Those my faves. I know that's more than three. But oh well, get over it.

[aztecgoods]

Elvis Presley
Johnny Cash
Roger Daltrey
Brian Wilson
Waylon Jennings
Merle Haggard

Those my faves. I know that's more than three. But oh well, get over it.

I should fix you up with my friends sister, shes single and lives in Ark., she is a huge Elvis and Lisa Marie fan. That is if you don't mind a ball busting, tough country girl, that ain't all that good lookin', she's cool though.

[RushDog]

I should fix you up with my friends sister, shes single and lives in Ark., she is a huge Elvis and Lisa Marie fan. That is if you don't mind a ball busting, tough country girl, that ain't all that good lookin', she's cool though.


Thanks anyway. I wouldn't mind, but my ol' lady might have problem with it.

[Feisty Kitty]

Falco.......................................

Just Kidding!

So Difficult! Probably Sting, George Michael, David Gahan from DM, and I have always had a soft spot for Bing Crosby.

Oh, and Michael Crawford, from the original "Phantom" cast, and Pavorotti.

[X1TX]

Almost forgot
Lou Rawls

[Miss Lolita]

Falco.......................................

Just Kidding!

So Difficult! Probably Sting, George Michael, David Gahan from DM, and I have always had a soft spot for Bing Crosby.

Oh, and Michael Crawford, from the original "Phantom" cast, and Pavorotti.

Dave Gahan - he is awesome as well! Love the D'Mode!

[MusicLover]

Elvis
Johnny Cash
Toby Keith
Trace Adkins
James Hetfield (Lead singer - Metallica)
Eminem
Goran Edman (Lead singer - Crossfade)

Dude, there's just too many....
;)

[aztecgoods]

Elvis
Johnny Cash
Toby Keith
Trace Adkins
James Hetfield (Lead singer - Metallica)
Eminem
Goran Edman (Lead singer - Crossfade)

Dude, there's just too many....
;)

M&M was a joke right? He's not a singer, he's a rapper? I wish I could talk too. Definitely takes talent to grunt F$%ing B$%tch over and over again.

[FalseIdol]

Since Aztec widened the playing field to include chicks, my all time favorite female singer is Joni Mitchell, the visual imagery, the melodies and the guitar and piano riffs in her music are unbelievable.



The album "Court and Spark" is one of the classic folk/rock albums of all time, although my personal favorite is 1976's acoustical materpiece "Hejira".

Honestly tell me one singer, rock or folk who is writing lyrics with anywhere NEAR this kind of depth these days:

[B]I'm Don Juan's reckless daughter
I came out two days on your tail
Those two bald-headed days in November
Before the first snowflakes sail
Out on the vast and subtle plains of mystery
A split tongue spirit talks
Noble as a nickel chief
Striking up an old juke box
And he says:
"Snakes along the railroad tracks"
He says, "Eagles in jet trails"
He says, "Coils around feathers and talons on scales
Gravel under the belly plates"
He says, "Wind in the Wings"
He says, "Big bird dragging its tail in the dust
Snake kite flying on a string"

I come from open prairie
Given some wisdom and a lot of jive
Last night the ghosts of my old ideas
Reran on channel five
And it howled so spooky for its eagle soul
I nearly broke down and cried
But the split tongue spirit laughed at me
He says, "Your serpent cannot be denied"
Our serpents love the whisky bars
They love the romance of the crime
But didn't I see a neon sign
Fester on your hotel blind
And a country road come off the wall
And swoop down at the crowd at the bar
And put me at the top of your danger list
Just for being so much like you are



Ironically, Mitchell has always thought of herself as "an artist who was derailed by circumstances" and I would love to own one of her originals someday, although it won't be any day soon since they sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

This is a self-portrait she did earlier this year:

http://jonimitchell.com/artwork/images/musicforyouth.jpg

[End of Rambiling Joni Mitchell Tribute] :D

[MusicLover]

M&M was a joke right? He's not a singer, he's a rapper? I wish I could talk too. Definitely takes talent to grunt F$%ing B$%tch over and over again.

Well, whatever he is, he can say a whole lot of words in a really short amount of time. I respect that he can bust out rhymes like that without getting tongue-twisted. I like "Shake That @ss" and "When I'm Gone" on Curtain Call

Or maybe I have anger issues... :D

[FalseIdol]

Aztec don't be a music Nazi.

Rap is a legitimate genre of pop music. Personally, I prefer rappers who can also sing (Queen Latifah, R. Kelly) but there is no denying "rappers" such as Eminem, are outstanding at what they do although you may be loathe to call it "signing".

In fact, many people feel that Rap is the most socially honest genre going right now, at least when it comes to story telling.

[MusicLover]

Well, I named my faves... I know there were many, and there are many more than that. I tried to stay as close to three as I could... ;)

[va_girl2468]

Ryan Cabrera, Howie Day, Jason Mraz

[MusicLover]

Ryan Cabrera, Howie Day, Jason Mraz

Oh, yeah, I forgot Howie Day... I LOVE "Collide"!

[aztecgoods]

Aztec don't be a music Nazi.

Rap is a legitimate genre of pop music. Personally, I prefer rappers who can also sing (Queen Latifah, R. Kelly) but there is no denying "rappers" such as Eminem, are outstanding at what they do although you may be loathe to call it "signing".

In fact, many people feel that Rap is the most socially honest genre going right now, at least when it comes to story telling.

sorry but I can't recognize rap as a legitimate genre of "music" it may be a commercially legitimate genre of "business" being that it rakes in so much cash, but yes I admit I am somewhat of a music Nazi, cause I play, and it frustrates me to see people making a huge living out of "rapping", when they couldn't play chop sticks if their 2 fingers were duct taped together, and I can actually play and I'm squawlering in my own feces. Well I exaggerate somewhat on that point.

But as for M&M having any musical talent, I also am proud of the fact that I can think of about 5 or 6 words that ryhme with B#$ch.

[FalseIdol]

I can actually play and I'm squawlering in my own feces.

Well, if you're looking for a gimmick to get noticed might I suggest you choose something else. :D

[aztecgoods]

Well, if you're looking for a gimmick to get noticed might I suggest you choose something else. :D

it was just an expression, I'm not a performance artist.

[McFeverish.....]

These are my three favorite SOLE singers.


Daniel Powter ^_^...liked him even before AI
Yanni
Brian McKnight

[chris_fan_all_the_way]

These are my three favorite SOLE singers.


Daniel Powter ^_^...liked him even before AI
Yanni
Brian McKnight


gotta agree with at least 2 of your choices. Ive never heard Daniel Powter until AI, but i love that song. And i only like one of Brian McKnight's songs.

but my fave males are
1. Eminem, sorry Aztec, but he rocks
2. 50 Cent -also rocks
3. and Kenny Chesney.



Fave females are
1. kelly Clarkson- i know, shes an idol, but shes a fave no less
2. Gwen Stefani
3. and Natasha Beddingfield i guess.

[RushDog]

Well, whatever he is, he can say a whole lot of words in a really short amount of time. I respect that he can bust out rhymes like that without getting tongue-twisted. I like "Shake That @ss" and "When I'm Gone" on Curtain Call

Or maybe I have anger issues... :D

How could a nice girl like who sings in the church choir listen to Eminem?

[aztecgoods]

[QUOTE=chris_fan_all_the_way]gotta agree with at least 2 of your choices. Ive never heard Daniel Powter until AI, but i love that song. And i only like one of Brian McKnight's songs.

but my fave males are
1. Eminem, sorry Aztec, but he rocks


That's great, I too am looking forward to his up-coming masterpiece, work of art that is anticipated to be released soon titled "My Mother is a F@#$ing Wh#$re!" With the epic hit single "My mother is so nasty, they die bowling balls with her bath water"

[RushDog]

"He Still Hates His Mom", The Marshall Mathers Story

[aztecgoods]

"He Still Hates His Mom", The Marshall Mathers Story

I guess I might have anger issues against my mom too if she named me Marshall, and turned tricks inside our trailor when I was home.

[RushDog]

LOL! Hey, it kept a roof over their heads didn't it?

[FalseIdol]

How could a nice girl like who sings in the church choir listen to Eminem?

For us Catholics it's easy. We sin on Friday's and go to confession on Saturday.

[RushDog]

For us Catholics it's easy. We sin on Friday's and go to confession on Saturday.

For us Southern Baptists, we just go down to alter and ask for forgiveness. After joining this forum, I've been going there alot more often than I used to.

[FalseIdol]

Dawg:

When we were in high school you know which girls we always targeted first? The Catholics and the Baptists. And the holier they claimed to be the better. You know why? Cause once you got them going there was absolutely no stopping them---and afterwards they were always oh so grateful!!!

(And so were we).

[RushDog]

These are my three favorite SOLE singers.


Daniel Powter ^_^...liked him even before AI
Yanni
Brian McKnight

Daniel Powter sings soul? I always thought of his music as being very whitebread. Anyway hated him before AI and still do.

[McFeverish.....]

Sole, meaning SINGLE.

These are males that sing alone.

[Feisty Kitty]

Are we putting our favorite female singers on here too?

I love so many female vocalists, so this is really tough:

Sarah McLauchlan, Shirly Manson (Garbage), Harriet Wheeler (the Sundays), Hope Sandoval (Mazzy Star), the lead singer of Portis Head (dunno her name), Sarah Brightman, Streisand, Celine Dion (voice only! That beyoch is crazy!), Enya, Kylie Minogue..............................I must stop, as there are far too many!

[LovinAce]

1.) JON BON JOVI!
2.) Al Green
3.) "Hot Rod" Stewart

[MusicLover]

JON BON JOVI here, too.... :D

[HateChrisDaughtry]

Josh Groban
Micheal Buble'
Johnny Mathis

Their are plenty more I like, but you only said three. So these are the guys that come to mind.

[FalseIdol]

Their are plenty more I like, but you only said three.

So if the speed limit is 65 do you always only drive 65??? :D

[HateChrisDaughtry]

So if the speed limit is 65 do you always only drive 65??? :D

Yup!... In the words of president Bush, I'm not an "evil-do er". :p

[frank]

Bert
Ernie
Mr. Rogers

[Son of Simon]

Aztec don't be a music Nazi.

Rap is a legitimate genre of pop music. Personally, I prefer rappers who can also sing (Queen Latifah, R. Kelly) but there is no denying "rappers" such as Eminem, are outstanding at what they do although you may be loathe to call it "signing".

In fact, many people feel that Rap is the most socially honest genre going right now, at least when it comes to story telling.

If you guys wanna talk about REAL rap music (Public Enemy, Eric B & Rakim, Jurassic Five) I'd be more than happy to discuss it at length in another thread.

Rap music was in the 80's and early '90s what Jazz, Blues, and Rock 'N Roll were for previous generations: an original American music art form, a lifestyle and culture completely unique unto its own, and a style that would change the face of recorded music, forever.

It truly is a tragedy to see this innovative and groundbreaking form of music degrade into the mindless and irresponsible drivel it is today.

*steps off soapbox*

[chris_fan_all_the_way]

Josh Groban
Micheal Buble'
Johnny Mathis

Their are plenty more I like, but you only said three. So these are the guys that come to mind.


Ok, i dont mean to be rude or anything, but that pic of chris you have is really stupid. What, didnt have anything better to do on a Friday afternoon??

[FalseIdol]

I believe that is an editiorial comment on "HateChris's" part.

[MusicLover]

How could a nice girl like who sings in the church choir listen to Eminem?

I guess just because the only way I feel comfortable letting my frustration, stress, anger, etc out is through music. Plus, I usually buy the edited version...
;)

[MusicLover]

For us Southern Baptists, we just go down to alter and ask for forgiveness. After joining this forum, I've been going there alot more often than I used to.

AMEN, Brother!

[TaylorHicksRocks]

Neil Diamond
Jim Croce
Steve Perry
Rod Stewart
Elvis Presley
Johnny Cash
Garth Brooks
I could go on and on I llove my music!

[HateChrisDaughtry]

What, didnt have anything better to do on a Friday afternoon??

:eek: Oh my god!... you must be psychic, that's is exactly what it was...[rolls eyes]

[MusicLover]

HatesCD, what in the world kind of picture is that???? EEK!!!

[chris_fan_all_the_way]

HatesCD, what in the world kind of picture is that???? EEK!!!


exactly my point. to ruin something as god-like as a pic of Chris is just wrong.lol

[chris_fan_all_the_way]

:eek: Oh my god!... you must be psychic


Well if thats the case then my idea that you are jealous of Chris and his rocker singing and Sooooo-damn-fine-looks, is also true!!!

[graciespeaks]

Nickelback :luxhello:
Daniel Powter ;)
Elton John :cool:
Bon Jovi :p

[HateChrisDaughtry]

Well if thats the case then my idea that you are jealous of Chris and his rocker singing and Sooooo-damn-fine-looks, is also true!!!

Oh wow...you got me again. I just can't keep up with you. You're soooo cleaver it's scary.

[chris_fan_all_the_way]

Oh wow...you got me again. I just can't keep up with you. You're soooo cleaver it's scary.


well at least someone thinks so!!!!!

[HateChrisDaughtry]

HatesCD, what in the world kind of picture is that???? EEK!!!

I felt creative and thought I'd try my hand at a little art. Actually I am quite fond of my work. Also, art doesn't necessarily have to appeal to masses to be accepted you know. Just a little food for thought... :D

[chris_fan_all_the_way]

I felt creative and thought I'd try my hand at a little art. Actually I am quite fond of my work. Also, art doesn't necessarily have to appeal to masses to be accepted you know. Just a little food for thought... :D


ok. point taken. Ill quit picking now.

[HateChrisDaughtry]

ok. point taken. Ill quit picking now.

Truce... lets get back on topic now :)

[chris_fan_all_the_way]

Truce... lets get back on topic now :)



ok. only one problem with that......I forgot the topic!!! Oh yeah. I already put my top 3 singers in.

[Fan-tastic]

I just read parts of this thread to my husband - we both appreciate the laughs. His picks would be Nat King Cole, Ray Price and Sting. Mine are Steve Perry, Johnny Mathis and George Micheal. I guess I have a thing for gay guys, not that Steve is gay - don't know for sure?? There are also many broadway singers that have amazing vocals, Colm W??? - Jean Valjean on the Les Mis soundtrack, for example.
To me, a singer has range and emotions other than anger - that's why rappers to me aren't singers.
I respect their poetry and right to express themselves, like I did punk rock back in the day. I would just never buy it.

[Fan-tastic]

I would have to amend my list to add James Taylor and Paul McCartney.

[Idoleyes]

Don Henley
James Taylor
Phil Collins

(Michael McDonald)

Celine
Carly Simon
Mariah

(Sarah McLachlan)

[chris_fan_all_the_way]

To me, a singer has range and emotions other than anger - that's why rappers to me aren't singers.
I respect their poetry and right to express themselves, like I did punk rock back in the day. I would just never buy it.


And that is your right, but you must remember, most of these rappers write songs about their lives. Their trials and tribulations. They keep it real. And that is the way they express themselves

[cloie4me]

Elvis Presley
Johnny Cash
Roger Daltrey
Brian Wilson
Waylon Jennings
Merle Haggard
Ray Charles

Those my faves. I know that's more than three. But oh well, get over it.

cant argue with this list......rush, we must be twins

but need to add just one.....falseidol, his "music" is always in my head:boldred:

[aztecgoods]

If you guys wanna talk about REAL rap music (Public Enemy, Eric B & Rakim, Jurassic Five) I'd be more than happy to discuss it at length in another thread.

(we don't)

Rap music was in the 80's and early '90s what Jazz, Blues, and Rock 'N Roll were for previous generations: an original American music art form, a lifestyle and culture completely unique unto its own, and a style that would change the face of recorded music, forever.

(so was acid rain but you don't see anyone with real taste running out and trying to purchase any)

It truly is a tragedy to see this innovative and groundbreaking form of music degrade into the mindless and irresponsible drivel it is today.

*steps off soapbox*

(If you're into rap, I think you would be very interested in a new style of music that I have been recording. I put a microphone near my toilet and record my bowel movements with a very primitive beat behind it. The single is going to be the movement I had after eating a very rancid bowel of black beans the night before. I think your intellectual taste in music would be able to appreciate this new ground breaking form of art that I am very proud to be a part of. If you want to purchase the CD let me know.)

(Am I mean?????)

[RushDog]

(If you're into rap, I think you would be very interested in a new style of music that I have been recording. I put a microphone near my toilet and record my bowel movements with a very primitive beat behind it. The single is going to be the movement I had after eating a very rancid bowel of black beans the night before. I think your intellectual taste in music would be able to appreciate this new ground breaking form of art that I am very proud to be a part of. If you want to purchase the CD let me know.)

(Am I mean?????)


You lost me there, bro.

[aztecgoods]

You lost me there, bro.


sorry, we can agree to disagree on this issue.

[chris_fan_all_the_way]

(If you're into rap, I think you would be very interested in a new style of music that I have been recording. I put a microphone near my toilet and record my bowel movements with a very primitive beat behind it. The single is going to be the movement I had after eating a very rancid bowel of black beans the night before. I think your intellectual taste in music would be able to appreciate this new ground breaking form of art that I am very proud to be a part of. If you want to purchase the CD let me know.)

(Am I mean?????)


no, not mean, but very pessimistic(sp)

[aztecgoods]

[QUOTE=Fan-tastic]I just read parts of this thread to my husband - we both appreciate the laughs. His picks would be Nat King Cole, Ray Price and Sting. Mine are Steve Perry, Johnny Mathis and George Micheal. I guess I have a thing for gay guys, not that Steve is gay - don't know for sure??


I'm a fairly large Journey fan, from what I understand, he's definitely not gay, although he has very feminine attributes, but from what I've heard from Neil and the other guys, he is a 100% @#$-hole, ego maniac. But he's a star, so what are you going to do. They have never come close to the success they had back in the day with their new guy, who isn't bad, but no Steve.

[aztecgoods]

no, not mean, but very pessimistic(sp)


sorry, I am just struggling to see the appeal to something where all there is to offer is a beat (from a drum machine) no music except what is sampled/stolen from real musicians that actually know how to play their instruments, with talking behind it. I understand that this is supposed to be about the poetry, but a good rhyme doesn't do anything for me musically. If I want a rhyme I'll read some poetry, if I want music I'll listen to music.

[yayamiddlesister]

Roger Waters
Steve Miller
Don Henley
and
Tim McGraw

[FalseIdol]

YaYa is back.

The city must have fixed the "Don't Walk" light. :D

[yayamiddlesister]

YaYa is back.

So, you missed me????????????

The city must have fixed the "Don't Walk" light. :D

Duh! We don't have 'Don't Walk' lights TO FIX.

[MusicLover]

Duh! We don't have 'Don't Walk' lights TO FIX.

Glad to have you back, YaYa!!! Missed ya!

[Y_Soitenly]

Brian Johnson -- AC/DC
Bon Scott -- AC/DC

Is there a third???