Just sitting here listening to a little Fleetwood Mac and thinking that I'd know Stevie Nicks' voice anywhere. There are some voices like that- you recognize them right off the bat because they're so unique.
A few more that come to mind: Freddie Mercury, Barbara Streisand, Britney Spears, (much as I dislike her voice), Steve Perry, (until you hear his replacement for Journey, which sounds just like him!), Celine Dion, Elvis, (of course- and I can't stand his voice!)...
Ok, this list was way long longer in my head when I started this post and now I'm drawing a blank. You know what I mean, though. The kind of voice you hear in a new song and you don't have to ask who the artist is.
I'm probably un-American to admit to not liking Elvis. I do like Frank Sinatra, though, so that counts for something. (Sending pleas for forgiveness heavenward to my grandfather who thought Sinatra was a not-talent hack. We're not Italian, though, we're Scots. Maybe that's the difference. Had my grandfather been Italian, it would have been in the blood. I mean, can you be Italian and not like Frank Sinatra? I should think that would be morally reprehensible or something. Somehow defiling a natural law of the universe).
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I love your list and so many of the artist I love to listen to. I can tell the difference with Journey, the new guys good but not as good. And I don't know how any one can not love Frank. Even all my kids love Frank.
Okay, I love this background the best so far. Had to do some catching up on your blog. I love the one about Nina. You gave me a good laugh. You are such a good and realistic mom. It is hard to watch these kids grow up, but they are growing up to be such beautiful girls with great personalities. Good job.
Lyd, I thought of another distinctive voice- Ethel Merman!
Jewels, you made my day. I'm glad you like my girls. They love you, that's for sure.
I'd definitely recognize Stevie Nick's anywhere. I don't know about Britney--haven't heard any of her new stuff.
I love Stevie Nicks. She had such a wonderful voice, but even she doesn't sound like herself anymore. I guess age can do that.
And I love Freddie Mercury and Frank Sinatra.
What about Rod Stewart--he's pretty unique. I love those last few CDs he's done of the older music.
Rod Stewart! Yes, I thought of him today. And Neil Diamond. Sting, for sure. I'd know him anywhere.
And Heather, it's ok. You're not missing much. I think Britney's stuff is always catchy, but her VOICE drives me up a wall.
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