Sharon Cooper Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 (edited) don't know if it's been done before,but who would you say was your favorite singer, lead vocal or man/woman that to you typifies what a true soul singer should sound like. Post some files sos we can here them. I would but don't know how to do it. so for me its Levi Stubbs, David ruffin and the lead singer on the Imaginations, 'Strange Nieghbourhood', don't know who he is, oh yeah Millie Jackson, wow so good. Chris Edited February 4, 2008 by bridget Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
ZapatootheTiger Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 (edited) The Dells' harmonising on Cadet in the 60's and early 70s typifies Soul singing for me... THE LOVE WE HAD (STAYS ON MY MIND) is an all-time favourite of mine... Edited February 4, 2008 by ZapatootheTiger Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
De-to Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 marvin gaye,tammi terrell,kim weston,linda jones,all up there imo, Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Andreas Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 male......louis armstrong / female.....shirley bassey all other singers are versions Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Couldn't pick an out and out fave from my top three - Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson & Otis Redding. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest billinghamsoulboy Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 edwin starr Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
posstot Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 JUNIOR LEWIS CHUCK JACKSON MARV JOHNSON ERNESTINE ANDERSON(THATS FROM TWO TRACKS THAT I KNOW BY HER.....ONE WAS ENOUGH THOUGH..YOU'RE NOT THE GUY FOR ME SUE) LOU JOHNSON ROY HAMILTON (THINK THERE'S A BIT OF A CROONER IN ME) LEVI STUBBS YOUNG JESSIE GARNET MIMMS ONLY ONE LADY AT THE MO...HAVE TO DO SOME CHIN STROKING AND GET BACK TO YOU ON THE FEMALE SIDE OF THINGS......OOH GLADYS KNIGHT, BUT MORE FOR HER STYLE IN THE FURY,MAXX DAYS. MIKE Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest andyrattigan Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 My all time favourite Soul vocalists are: Margie Joseph Jackie Wilson Terry Callier Tyrone Davis Teddy Pendergass Edwin Starr Esther Phillips Fred Hughes Otis Leavill Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Spacehopper Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 while they may not have sang my favourite tracks i think the most soulful voices have got to be....otis redding and bobby bland and for the ladies...aretha.....no competition Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Harry Crosby Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Thelma lindsey,J J barnes,Chuck jackson. for me Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Fatius Bumius Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Major Lance, Gene Chandler, Chuck Jackson, Walter Jackson, Lou Johnson, Roy Hamilton. Maxine Brown batting for the ladies. Men win 6-1. In favour of male voices Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sweeney Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Lads: Lee Jones J Blackfoot Marvin Junior Sam Dees Bobby Bland Lasses: Linda Jones Tammi Terrell Big Maybelle Etta James Brenda Holloway Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Richard Bergman Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Lads: Lee Jones J Blackfoot Marvin Junior Sam Dees Bobby Bland Lasses: Linda Jones Tammi Terrell Big Maybelle Etta James Brenda Holloway Cant argue with any of those choices. I'd also put forward OV Wright his Backbeat material stands up to any of the other lauded southern artists. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Reg Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) Men Marvin Gaye Curtis Mayfield Chuck Jackson David Ruffin Jerry Butler Jackie Wilson Walter Jackson Al Green Ladies Maxine Brown (numero uno for me) closely followed by Tammi Terrell Gladys Knight Etta James Marie Knight Brenda Holloway Edited February 6, 2008 by reg Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Goldwax Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Otis, James Carr, Bobby Bland,Tommy Tate, Aretha, Bill Brandon, Sam Dees. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Lee Bates Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Otis, James Carr, Bobby Bland,Tommy Tate, Aretha, Bill Brandon, Sam Dees. Just as I expected Mr Webb!! Well, atleast with the first 3 names....but rather pleased with your inclusion of Mr Brandon and Mr Dees....choice. For me, predictably 1st in the lads spot is Mr Jackie Wilson. 1st for the lasses Ms Maxine Brown. Oh christ I am late for work! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Goldwax Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Just as I expected Mr Webb!! Well, atleast with the first 3 names....but rather pleased with your inclusion of Mr Brandon and Mr Dees....choice. For me, predictably 1st in the lads spot is Mr Jackie Wilson. 1st for the lasses Ms Maxine Brown. Oh christ I am late for work! I remember our Jackie vs Otis discussions vividly Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest JJMMWGDuPree Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 edwin starrAbso-fargling-lutely! You beat me to the punch. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) for someone who was only 15/16 years old when she recorded her Coral output Patti Austin was and still is the best female artist for me. Edited February 5, 2008 by chalky Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Brian Ellis Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 2 men; 2 women Richard Caiton; Jack Montgomery Almeta Lattimore; Johnnie Mae Matthews Brian Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 while they may not have sang my favourite tracks i think the most soulful voices have got to be....otis redding and bobby bland and for the ladies...aretha.....no competition competition....there's plenty. Both Aretha and Otis (Aretha especially) way down the list for me. As is Edwin Starr soeone mentioned, might have put on a good show but he's far from one of the best singers....all IMHO of course Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Rich Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I suppose if its the numbers of 45s I've got, then its Dee Dee Warwick - she pips Patti Austin on penalties as LPs count as away goals. Bloke-wise its Big Walt for his range - although Big John Hamilton is never off the decks at the moment. Groups - The Dells. No argument. Bear in mind it will be different next week -especially as 'How big is big' has thrown the group decision wide open Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Richard Bergman Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I suppose if its the numbers of 45s I've got, then its Dee Dee Warwick - she pips Patti Austin on penalties as LPs count as away goals. Bloke-wise its Big Walt for his range - although Big John Hamilton is never off the decks at the moment. Groups - The Dells. No argument. Bear in mind it will be different next week -especially as 'How big is big' has thrown the group decision wide open B.J. Hamilton's minaret recordings are truly wonderful , he possesed a subtle and elegant vocal range. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 IMHO it's got to be darrow fletcher! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
premiumsoul Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Chuck Jackson - Any of his Wand recordings Jack Montgomery - "Don't Turn Your Back On Me" - Detroit perfection Maxine Brown, "Yesterday's Kisses" - just blows me away, awsome vocal performance Linda Jones - "Your Precious Love" - One of the finest soul recordings I've ever heard Andy Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
pogo paul Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Marvin Gaye-no.1 Jackie Wilson,Curtis Mayfield,Otis Redding,Major Lance,Luthur Ingram,Chuck Jackson, Authur Alexander,Terry Callier,Don Covay,Tommy Tate,JJ Barnes,William Bell,David Sea. Betty Everett,Maxine Brown,Esther Phillips,Doris Troy,Big Maybelle,Etta James,PP Arnold, Jackie Ross, Angie Stone. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Lamont Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Cant argue with any of those choices. I'd also put forward OV Wright his Backbeat material stands up to any of the other lauded southern artists. Overton Vertis Wright also for me, though technically Davis Eli Ruffin has it all and then some. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest andyrattigan Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 male......louis armstrong / female.....shirley bassey all other singers are versions Not really soul singers. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest WPaulVanDyk Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Sam cooke - the greatest ever soul singer i think Jackie Wilson Tammi Terrell Whitney Houston Lou Rawles Luther Vandross They are my personal fav's Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Djmelismo Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 For me: Donny Hathaway. He had the technique, the emotion, the range, he has influenced so many, from Stevie Wonder to Usher Raymond, he´s Aretha Franklin´s favorite singer... "A Song For You" is perfect soul music in my book! Best, M Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Our Kid Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I suppose if its the numbers of 45s I've got, then its Dee Dee Warwick - she pips Patti Austin on penalties as LPs count as away goals. Bloke-wise its Big Walt for his range - although Big John Hamilton is never off the decks at the moment. Groups - The Dells. No argument. Bear in mind it will be different next week -especially as 'How big is big' has thrown the group decision wide open Certainly agree with Dee Dee but shows the standard when The Wicked Pickett ain't gorra menshun yet!!!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Kim Tolliver and Candi Staton!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kev Cane Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 don't know if it's been done before,but who would you say was your favorite singer, lead vocal or man/woman that to you typifies what a true soul singer should sound like. Post some files sos we can here them. I would but don't know how to do it. so for me its Levi Stubbs, David ruffin and the lead singer on the Imaginations, 'Strange Nieghbourhood', don't know who he is, oh yeah Millie Jackson, wow so good. Chris Tough one Chris cos I bet everyone who has answered has remembered someone else later on, anyway there is my excuse in early, here goes Bobby Womack David Ruffin Marvin Junior, Chuck Barksdale and Johnny Carter from The Dells Lee Jones ( Masqueraders ) Teddy P Willie Hutch Lamont Dozier Leroy Hutson Rance Allan Paul Williams ( Temps ) Lenny Williams ( some of the ballads from his albums are breathtaking ) Marvin Gaye And the girls Shirley Brown Aretha Linda Jones Gladys Knight Millie Jackson ( check out Lovingly Yours album amongst others ) Laura Lee There goes, like I said probably think of others later Kev Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Brian Ellis Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Not really soul singers. Oh no don't start that on here - get yourself over to the 'Lulu' thread ! Brian Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gaz Simon Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I agree with all of the above that my learned friend Mr Cane has chosen, but For me.... MALE - David Ruffin FEMALE - Linda Jones There are scores of other fantastic singers but these two for me are just one level above the others. Gaz Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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