Best pop female vocalists

[paisjpq]

I'm really bad at making lists that have rankings...and I agree with a lot of the names thrown out already...but I would add...
the Indigo Girls (as a duo they aren't really a solo...but they aren't really a band either )
Tori Amos
Sarah McGlauglin (sp?)
Pat Benetar

A female artist I highly recommend is Dana Glover. Check out her first cd... amazing songs, amazing voice. You wont be disappointed.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

I'm really bad at making lists that have rankings...and I agree with a lot of the names thrown out already...but I would add...
the Indigo Girls (as a duo they aren't really a solo...but they aren't really a band either )
Tori Amos
Sarah McGlauglin (sp?)
Pat Benetar

I second the mention of Sarah McLachlan...I would also mention Melissa Etheridge, Alison Krauss, Aimee Mann, Grace Slick, Stevie Nix, Angie Hart and Amber Benson

Honestly I like every one of those listed above but my God...

KATE BUSH

She has the best voice I have ever heard. And Elton John agrees with me.

Enya is of course off the list because she is far too poppy and way too many old folks like her and her instrumentals got way to popular unlike her first stuff. This is what I find interesting because of the drive to find the obscure instead of just breaking down and admitting yes this girl is damn good but too many people like her.

So now I ask quite sincerely, has anyone heard Kate Bush or is she just a little too British and too weird? So that I am doing exactly what I stated above...

Oh yes. I cant take Janis Joplin. I know there is a lot of feeling in what she sings but her voice kills me. Yet Tina Turner is captivating... I even like the Thunderdome song.

[Sightseek]

I actually think Christina Aquillaria (sp?) has an exceptional voice when used correctly, not that Dirrrrrty wasn't a great song. LOL

Kate Bush the early days with little back up. A very weird lady, but brimming with talent. Later... she got better.

Sang a few songs with Peter Gabriel, Annie Lennox... but mostly her own weird stuff. Army Dreamers is a great song. Sommer you listen to the lyrics in ARmy Dreamers and you like... I guarantee.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6BnMCugk2A

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by pgardn

Kate Bush the early days with little back up. A very weird lady, but brimming with talent. Later... she got better.

Sang a few songs with Peter Gabriel, Annie Lennox... but mostly her own weird stuff. Army Dreamers is a great song. Sommer you listen to the lyrics in ARmy Dreamers and you like... I guarantee.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6BnMCugk2A

OK...I listened! I do in fact have her The Dreaming CD, I knew that voice as soon as I heard it....unique!

[Buffymommy]

1. Allison Krauss (I know you said "pop" but this lady has the best voice EVER in my opinion)

2. Kelly Clarkson (girl can sing any kind of music and make it sound good)

3. Norah Jones

4. Jewel

Those are my top four. I am forgetting someone I know.

[Kasept]

Best female pop vocalist..? Ever? And no mentions for
DUSTY SPRINGFIELD?

Originally Posted by somerfrost

OK...I listened! I do in fact have her The Dreaming CD, I knew that voice as soon as I heard it....unique!

Unique cracks it on the noggin. Most of these ladies you can kinda see who influenced them. This lady just came out of the blue with her own very weird style but captivating for me and apparently most of Britian. But as I read a bit further about her I find she never caught on here, while she is considered one of Britians top female pop artists of all time. I think she is probably in an asylum by now.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Bababooyee

I believe I've said it elsewhere, but when she uses it incorrectly, it sounds like she is masturbating with a weed whacker

ewwwww!
Her voice is better than most of her mainstream music makes her sound though.