Who is your favorite singer of all time?

[VeggieMan]

That's an easy one for me to answer. Back in 1970 when I was 17, I heard a woman's voice on my radio that sounded like an angel. It was Karen Carpenter who with her brother, Richard had formed the musical group, The Carpenters. With classics like Close To You and We've Only Just Begun, I was hooked for life by her voice. All these years later, I still listen to all their music. I have all their albums but find their recordings sound much better on YouTube than my broken down record player. It still pains me how early in her life we lost her and the sad events that led to one of the most beautiful singers's life ending so tragically.
Ok, members, I would love to hear about your favorites. I think this could a very fun post as we all look back at singers who made unforgettable songs that made millions of listeners very happy.

 

[outlander]

I have about a dozen favorites. Perhaps the most talented in my humble opinion is Smokey Robinson.

 

[VeggieMan]

I have about a dozen favorites. Perhaps the most talented in my humble opinion is Smokey Robinson.

Great choice. I loved that song he did called Tears of a Clown

 

[JustDave]

I don't think I have an answer for that.

 

[VeggieMan]

I don't think I have an answer for that.

That's ok ..Well, if one comes to mind at a later time, please tell us about who it is then.

 

[MACKTEXAS]

I have no favorite singer. I listen to all kinds of music, but a different kind of appreciation for each. What touches me the most on any given day is highly dependent on my mood at that time. As far as popular music goes (especially oldies) there is one song I like more than all others, and I've posted it before, so here goes again, one more time. [2.18 minutes long]

 

[Been There]

I have about a dozen favorites. Perhaps the most talented in my humble opinion is Smokey Robinson.

Smokey Robinson and Barry Gordy were close friends. Smokey (imo) with or without the Miracles was a better songwriter than he was a singer. He wrote songs for many MOTOWN singers and groups. One group immediately comes to mind, The Temptations, including “My Girl.” Smokey wrote over 4000 songs.

My all-time favorite Smokey Robinson song was this one.

 

[jujube]

Willy Nelson in for the win.

 

[Been There]

My favorite singers were the The Righteous Brothers. I was lucky enough to see them in concert before Bobby Hatfield died.

 

[JustDave]

That's ok ..Well, if one comes to mind at a later time, please tell us about who it is then.

I'm working hard and have decided to work backwards from the worst and see who is left. So far, I know that it won't be Tiny Tim.

 

[VeggieMan]

I have no favorite singer. I listen to all kinds of music, but a different kind of appreciation for each. What touches me the most on any given day is highly dependent on my mood at that time. As far as popular music goes (especially oldies) there is one song I like more than all others, and I've posted it before, so here goes again, one more time. [2.18 minutes long]

 

[VeggieMan]

I'm working hard and have decided to work backwards from the worst and see who is left. So far, I know that it won't be Tiny Tim.

Tip toing through the tulips! Great strategy you have there!

 

[RadishRose]

Of all time?

Then, it would have to be Luciano Pavarotti, or maybe Freddy Mercury.

 

[IrishEyes]

I too love a wide variety of music from all over the world as well as genres; rock to Sea Shanties
But this man is my go to, for hope, memories, to keep me grateful and to set my mood for the day.
Morning has Broken is always the 1st song I play everyday.
Cat Stevens

 

[VeggieMan]

Mack, I always love when you respond to my posts. I find you always give an interesting response which sometimes are much better than my original question!
I do remember Earl Grant and a song I love called Misty!

 

[VeggieMan]

I too love a wide variety of music from all over the world as well as genres; rock to Sea Shanties
But this man is my go to, for hope, memories, to keep me grateful and to set my mood for the day.
Morning has Broken is always the 1st song I play everyday.
Cat Stevens
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Great choice. I love Cat Stevens...Another Saturday Night, Peace Train

 

[VeggieMan]

Of all time?

Then, it would have to be Luciano Pavarotti, or maybe Freddy Mercury.

Wow, that's two totally different singers. Awesome choices

 

[outlander]

Of all time?

Then, it would have to be Luciano Pavarotti, or maybe Freddy Mercury.

Freddy Mercury is definitely in the running as one of the best ever.

 

[VeggieMan]

Freddy Mercury is definitely in the running as one of the best ever.

We Are The Champions! Great choice!

 

[VeggieMan]

I have no favorite singer. I listen to all kinds of music, but a different kind of appreciation for each. What touches me the most on any given day is highly dependent on my mood at that time. As far as popular music goes (especially oldies) there is one song I like more than all others, and I've posted it before, so here goes again, one more time. [2.18 minutes long]

Mack, I always love when you respond to my posts. I find you always give an interesting response which sometimes are much better than my original question!
I do remember Earl Grant and a song I love called Misty!

 

[hollydolly]

I am a fan of most music..love just about everything except Rap and Opera.... totally love People like Elbow.. and Motown... Mike & The Mechanics... and Country & gospel .... and all their individual singers... but if I had a gun held to my head and was told I could only listen to one singer ever again..it would have to be Barbra Streisand

 

[VeggieMan]

Willy Nelson in for the win.

Love Willie Nelson...On The Road Again and hundreds other great songs.
...what a voice!

 

[VeggieMan]

I am a fan of most music..love just about everything except Rap and Opera.... totally love People like Elbow.. and Motown... Mike & The Mechanics... and Country & gospel .... and all their individual singers... but if I had a gun held to my head and was told I could only listen to one singer ever agin..it would have to be Barbra Streisand

Great choice...so many hit songs like The Way We Were and many others

 

[VeggieMan]

My favorite singers were the The Righteous Brothers. I was lucky enough to see them in concert before Bobby Hatfield died.

They made some great songs...the perfect songs to play when you're with that special someone

 

[hollydolly]

Great choice...so many hit songs like The Way We Were and many others

She's not my favourite singer don't get me wrong.. but overall she has so many great songs.. that if I could only listen to one singer then it would be her... following a close..very close second... would be the Everly Brothers. They were my mother's Era but I still love their music ...then after that probably Neil Diamond