Greatest Singing Voice of All Time

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Vote for Michael Jackson 1) Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson is absolutely amazing I love him soo much :]

I`m Chinese, I like MJ more than I can say. MJ, the king of the world, he`s invincible. Americans should be proud of him, he has moved the world.

Michael Jackson has definitely the greatest voice of all time! All his songs are amazing and I listen his music everyday! I ll always love you, Michael!

marya


Vote for Vitas 2) Vitas

His voice makes my heart pure.

forget that most of you can’t understand his language.. listen with an open heart and open mind... what incredible talent.. and diversity... he’s #1 in my book!

dancy

The best.

ruho


Vote for Ann Wilson - Heart 3) Ann Wilson - Heart

Ann’s singing is better than ever. She can take you mind, heart and soul to new heights with flawless melodies and lyrics filled with emotion. Ann has never missed a beat and delivers what we expect as what is truly amazing.

Her voice is beautiful. And more importantly, she has a special quality that too many beautiful voices lack -- she puts such emotion into a song that you can’t help but just *feel* every word.

Even today, this woman is UNBELIEVABLE! And she and her sister sang about being powerful women but they still showed HUGE respect for men, relationships, etc. They are a once in a lifetime team. Only teams that compare are John Lennon and Paul McCartney and Don Henley and Glenn Frey.


Vote for Sarah Brightman 4) Sarah Brightman

she has the voice of an angel. it lifts you up when you are down.

richt63

Fantastic voice and range-great variety of styles too-she needs to be number 1-the ones above her are all limited in their musical styles and vocals-even though they are brilliant at what they do.

Sarah is the Perfection in music. She is just WONDERFUL!


Vote for Steve Perry - Journey 5) Steve Perry - Journey

He is famous for his ability to change quickly from a low to high note.. his nickname is the voice for a reason.. one in a million.

chriskurtz

He has a unique voice and is one voice most of us grew up on. Wish he would get back to what he does so well and that is SING!

I think Steve Perry has such a unique voice. I love listening to his music.


Vote for Shirley Bassey 6) Shirley Bassey

Amazing voice this lady has!

Without a doubt Shirley Bassey has one of the greatest voices of all time! With such a powerful voice she can sing in just about any genre of music you give her.

Frank Sinatra, the chairman of the Board once said, ’Take Shirley Bassey who has the greatest set of vocal pipes in the world! "

Shirley Bassey’s voice is awesome!


Vote for Freddie Mercury - Queen 7) Freddie Mercury - Queen

The first man to create a solo voice orgy.

Freddie Mercury could sing anything from rock to opera, he has a 3 1/2 octave range and he entertained, he was magical.

iloveviolence

a man who sing 4 octave a voice praised and embrace by music lovers Universally.

fmarsong


Vote for Elvis Presley 8) Elvis Presley

there was no one close to him he sold more records then anybody and his voice was the best!

He’s a lot better than Steve Perry - there’s no contest!

This man’s voice has no equal. What a range! Never missed a note! I could listen to his music 24/7 and never tire of his voice.


Vote for Marie Picasso 9) Marie Picasso

Marie is awesome!

The best singing voice of all time = Marie Picasso


Vote for Mariah Carey 10) Mariah Carey

When you hear Carey sing, its like listening to an angel. There’s so much to her voice that cannot be compared to the likes of Celine Dion and Whitney Houston. The power, the range, the quality, and the soul of her voice are beyond talented! She’s undoubtedly the Queen of Pop, Queen of Rnb, Queen of Billboard Charts, Queen of Melismas, and The Voice of our Generation!

The best female recording artist in history, I mean do I need to explain more?!

The greatest voice, choice in material questionable, but the greatest voice even twenty years of unbelievable stretching and flexing, that miraculous pitch and unique tone, she manages incredible vocal feats. In what voices dream to be, she is that. Though many would avoid her path in tastes.


Vote for Christina Aguilera 11) Christina Aguilera

SHE IS AN AMAZING SINGER AND CAN OUT SHINE ANY OTHER FEMALE SINGER OUT THERE

Can’t believe she’s not at least in the top ten... how could that be?

Christina can really sing


Vote for Celine Dion 12) Celine Dion

WE love you celine!

She is the best among them all, and she deserves the best

very proud!


Vote for Whitney Houston 13) Whitney Houston

VOCALLY! WHITNEY HOUSTON! NO ONE CAN OUT SING HER!

Love whitney, best pure vocals. Call me naive but get ready to add adam lambert to this list. All of these people are amazing!

I love whitney so much! She has the perfect voice of an angel and the most beautiful voice I have ever heard! Shes no. 1


Vote for Matthew Bellamy - Muse 14) Matthew Bellamy - Muse

This man sings like an angel, classical, rock, falsetto, he can do it all!


Vote for Karen Carpenter - The Carpenters 15) Karen Carpenter - The Carpenters

Her tone and clarity, like smooth velvet, will ensure she remains as a favourite for all time.

The best period. Pure perfection.

listen to any song, or watch any performance she ever did, she’s pitch perfect every time. And has a voice like velvet.


Vote for Britney Spears 16) Britney Spears

Among a world filled with overpowering Britney Spears stands above the rest. Her unique vocals allows her voice to hit every emotion, and that is what puts her above the rest.

From her debut charismatic vocals in the timely classic "... Baby one more time"(1998) to her seductive, yet appealingly unique and sexy, vocals in "Toxic" (2004), Britney Spears has proven that she is the whole package. First striping herself down to the world in 1998, she showed that she was like no other teenage girl and neither was her voice. Although not of the strongest in her generation, her voice will forever be quickly identifiable and grab our attentions faster than the 6 o clock news on 9/11.

she touches me when she sings and I think that’s what makes a great artist, it’s not about how loud you sing or about how you can hit high notes, it’s how real you are and she has that, Everytime is a pop masterpiece


Vote for Declan Galbraith 17) Declan Galbraith

Declans voice as a boy singer was without any doubt the purest and most enjoyable, way ahead of his contempories. Add to that his appealing natural personality, he was a winner, a star - but where are you now Declan? you can still win the hearts of your fans and the British people with your great mature voice. If Sir Cliff Richard can do it, you certainly can... looking forward to hearing more of your singing in the future!

kj10hay

he has a voice from heaven!he is so lovely and handsome

ma

A voice from heaven!


Vote for K.S. Chithra 18) K.S. Chithra

she is having great singing voice than any others

Her voice is heart touching, she ablity to sing all kind of songs from bottom of heart


Vote for Axl Rose 19) Axl Rose

signature voice that been love of the million people in the whole wolrd... nothing else but he...

He has mad skills for vocals!

pure awesome he could sing any note perfectly


Vote for Josh Groban 20) Josh Groban

I fell in love with his voice! He’s gotta be one of the most gifted male singers I have ever heard.

bmrdbgt

the only voice I’ve heard that actually brings tears to my eyes.

Josh Groban has the voice of the century - not just the decade! He’s the whole package. Voice, looks, personality, sense of humour, kind, thoughtful, generous and hilariously funny and goofy - he’s adorkable as well as being adorable. Just love the guy for being his usual humble self. Jerusha xx


Vote for Roy Orbison 21) Roy Orbison

No looks or style just the greatest singing voice EVER

Jay Black and Glenn Danzig should be on this list, but Roy is well deserving of my vote.

SIMPLY THE BEST EVER


Vote for Frank Sinatra 22) Frank Sinatra

Frank is the greatest singer ever, should be number 1

Frank Sinatra... need I say more? should be number ONE - people its not just about who is popular at the moment, listen to Sinatra’s back catalog, his voice is magic. Outclasses almost everyone on this list!

Just listen to Sinatra’s 1955 rendition of "In the wee small hours of the morning" it’s an example of one of his hundreds of perfectly sung songs


Vote for Kurt Cobain - Nirvana 23) Kurt Cobain - Nirvana

this guy must be in 1st place!

Should not be behind Britney Spears... and I don’t hate Britney.

One of the VERY few who sang for the music not the fame/money...


Vote for Kelly Clarkson 24) Kelly Clarkson

by far the best

shes awesome of course she should be at the top no one can stop!

She is never in the news because she never does anything wrong, ! That’s why she isn’t as popular as other artists. Not as much publicity.


Vote for John Lennon 25) John Lennon

I THINK HIS VOICE HAS GOT EVERYTHING FROM SOFT TUNED POP TO HARD ROCK

Lennon And McCartney #1 and 2.

His voice was magic converted into sound, I swear. there was so much emotion, passion, and conviction in his voice. And it wasn’t a conventional sort of voice. Everyone who hears it notices that it has a distict, slightly nasal quality. I’m shocked that Paul isn’t even on this list! I think his voice is even better than John: meaning it’s a pretty big deal XD.


Vote for Gladys Knight 26) Gladys Knight

Amazing voice

The First Lady of Soul


Vote for Jon Bon Jovi 27) Jon Bon Jovi

he has such a great voice

richie4life

he’s one of the best singers. and that for almost 25 years!


Vote for Chris Cornell 28) Chris Cornell

Chris has a unique, powerful voice, no wonder his was chosen for a James Bond film theme. A Humble genius.

He has the greatest range. What’s the world coming to when people think that Kelly Clarkson has a better voice than Chris. I’m getting angry.

Chris Cornell simply amazing! Best voice in rock history! I’ve been in the front row @ a Chris Cornell concert, I consider myself lucky... he was breath taking live, his music moves through you.


Vote for Amy Lee - Evanescence 29) Amy Lee - Evanescence

She has one of the most beautiful, unique voices in my opinion, no one before or after her!

Most underrated voice of all time

she has a beautiful voice


Vote for Eddie Vedder - Pearl Jam 30) Eddie Vedder - Pearl Jam

Eddie vedder has a golden baritone voice, and screams like no other.

Eddie Vedder has had 27 singles and has sold more than 28 million albums. Pearl Jam is a first ballot Hall of Fame band and he can bring it.


Vote for James Hetfield - Metallica 31) James Hetfield - Metallica

I just c’ant believe that no one has entered James Hetfield before me! He is THE man and only!

Tibrown

James Hetfield Rulezzz
Metallica For ever
great Voice

Metal God! 26 years since his first album and still going strong


Vote for Elkie Brooks Elkie Brooks 32) Elkie Brooks

Elkie Brooks is without doubt the best female singer the U. K. has produced. Her concerts are a must see. Powerful voice.

Jackie1967

Sings Rock, Blues , Jazz. GREAT

Jackie1967

ELKIE BROOKS IS THE BEST SINGER THE U.K. EVER PRODUCED

Jackie1967


Vote for Sam Cooke 33) Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke is the greatest singer of all time!

One of the best versatile singer of all time. He is simply incomparable and his voice is timeless. The Prince of Soul.

A good list but where is Robert Plant? Sam Cooke’s voice is beautiful.


Vote for Sarah Geronimo 34) Sarah Geronimo

she s very very talented person. unique voice, record breaker, sold out concert local @ international, kind, beautiful, and of course she is box office queen.

She is really one of a kind...

’’i really love her lovely voice, she really is a song princess! ’’


Vote for Avril Lavigne 35) Avril Lavigne

She has an amazing voice!!!

chennelle

She totally have an amazing voice and should be one of the greatest singing voice of all time!!! plus she could really sing live!!!

vielle

She still can sing live.


Vote for Bruce Dickinson - Iron Maiden 36) Bruce Dickinson - Iron Maiden

he should be first because he IS a classically trained opera singer who can sing metal amazingly

Bruce is GOD. The most amazing voice I’ve ever heard, it’s like he’s an opera singer. He’s THAT amazing! He inspired me to start singing.


Vote for Leona Lewis 37) Leona Lewis

she honestly has an amazing voice, ye get goosebumps when she sings

I like leona bcoz of her sizzling twister voice that captures listerns attention.. its really a whirlwind and sotthing voice you ever listen to in bed


Vote for Dean Martin 38) Dean Martin

Not only the best voice hands down but Probably the most overlooked as well.

Just pure! Listening to Dean make you feel alive

what a voice!


Vote for Patsy Cline 39) Patsy Cline

I totally agree with Patsy cline, a lot of these singers are on here because they had help with computer dubbing, but when Patsy cline sang a song it was all done live in the those days, you just can’t fake that and many singers can’t even do that when making records these days because they cant, her vocal range would knock the hell out of the 32 before, she was the queen of country and pop the first to crossover and make it big with no holes barred. Just listen to "Sweet Dreams" and you’ll understand

A Vocal range of 4 octaves, 4 octaves!

It is apparent from these "greatest of all time" standings that most of those voting have only been exposed to the works of artists of the last few years. That, of course dictates but also limits their tastes. They have been robbed of the opportunity to experience and appreciate many of the true vocal incons with Patsy Cline foremost among them


Vote for Mahalia Jackson 40) Mahalia Jackson

greatest gospel singer that ever lived

It is always a matter of taste because everybody is different, but this lady could kill someone and still be invited into Heaven. To say that this lady has a gift is putting it mildly.


Vote for Bing Crosby 41) Bing Crosby

Cant believe others have not voted for Bing! Hands down a top 5 voice of all time.


Vote for Steven Tyler - Aerosmith 42) Steven Tyler - Aerosmith

No one can screem like him

He has one of the highest ranges of voices I’ve ever heard. He has a unique voice that can’t be touched by anyone else. He is the DEMON OF SCREMIN!

he is amazing he can sing anything!


Vote for Janis Joplin 43) Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin. Queen of the Acid Rock genre

I love love love her and she is truly he best ever!


Vote for Nat King Cole 44) Nat King Cole

don’t even make me explain.


Vote for Maria Callas 45) Maria Callas

Best voice of all time! No one can compare to La Divina!


Vote for Jim Reeves 46) Jim Reeves

his voice strikes the eardrums beautifully. I like the most his voice in the song Before You Go

how they made his voice so bassy when it wasn’t originally made him famous


Vote for Aretha Franklin 47) Aretha Franklin

Nobody interprets a song like this lady, and she can sing in almost any genre without losing her renowned style. At her best very few could compete with her, and anyone that could would have to be someone like Streisand, Bassy, or Ella, and I’m sure they would all have given Lady Soul the RESPECT she deserves. I appreciate that we all like different styles but I’m very surprised Aretha is as low down this list. She’s been an inspiration to many of the singers on the list eg Mariah Carey, and I’m sure she will continue to be an inspiration long after her days.

she is the number singer of all time-vocals are phenomenal. she picks up a crowd like anyone wouldn’t believe. she should be everybodies pick

The Greatest Of them All!


Vote for Luther Vandross 48) Luther Vandross

Come on, has to be the greatest male artist ever.


Vote for Shakira 49) Shakira

Shakira as a unique conralto voice, that stands out from other bland singers around

Unique versatile and beautiful voice.
THE REAL PRINCESS!


Vote for Mario Lanza 50) Mario Lanza

He had the best voice ever, I’ve never heard an equal.


Vote for Marvin Gaye 51) Marvin Gaye

is there actually any song ever, better than the original sexual healing from the vocal cords of the king himself?... there has never been. marvin was and still is the best.

What a beautiful voice! Lost too soon.

beautiful velvet voice


Vote for Aaliyah 52) Aaliyah

Her voice is just hypnotic. So beautiful, unique and different in almost very song. I caught myself crying everytime I think of her death :_(

I voted for aaliyah because I loved her and of course because she is the greatest female singer ever period

she had a very unique voice like she could sing both alto and soprano she had it all


Vote for Stevie Nicks - Fleetwood Mac 53) Stevie Nicks - Fleetwood Mac

Every song by Stevie makes you fall in love with her. Great voice.

Sexy voice with a eye for flair!


Vote for Hayley Westenra 54) Hayley Westenra

Hayley has one of the most beautiful angelic voices of all time. Once you’ve heard her sing Pie Jesu you’ll never want to hear another version.


Vote for Judy Garland 55) Judy Garland

another tearful song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"


Vote for Patti LaBelle 56) Patti LaBelle

In terms of sheer power and range and her ability to make every song, her own or a remake, an incredible song. She can also hold a note longer than any other singer alive and do it while rolling on the floor!

Natural God given talent
unmatched.


Vote for Lea Salonga Lea Salonga 57) Lea Salonga

she has the most beautiful voice!


Vote for Darren Hayes - Savage Garden 58) Darren Hayes - Savage Garden

His voice is absolutely undescribable... it’s amazing.


Vote for Jeff Buckley Jeff Buckley 59) Jeff Buckley

Simply the best. Just listen to ’Grace’ and tell me he isn’t the most talented singer to ever walk this planet.

razlyubit


Vote for Charlotte Church 60) Charlotte Church

I am hearing impaired and have trouble making out sounds. Charlotte’s voice is the first one that actually appealed to me. It’s pure and clear

Absolutely gorgeous!


Vote for Nelson Eddy 61) Nelson Eddy

Most popular baritone of the 20th century... and gorgeous looking to boot!

Beautiful classically trained lyric baritone voice. Rich, mellow, honey-gold timbre. Excellent technique, clarity of diction. Nelson`s voice was sincere, passionate and extremely versatile. Nelson could sing almost any song and make it his own.


Vote for Dusty Springfield 62) Dusty Springfield

I think Elvis is greatest
and next is Dusty


Vote for Gunther 63) Gunther

For the win!


Vote for Ella Fitzgerald 64) Ella Fitzgerald

She has one of the most beautiful, naturally jazz voices of all time. And when she sings with Frank Sinatra it’s a beautiful thing.

Deep voice that resonates with you forever.


Vote for Howard Keel 65) Howard Keel

What a clear beautiful voice. And in his youth, positively gorgeous. catch him in Kiss me Kate and Calamity Jane.


Vote for Jeanette MacDonald 66) Jeanette MacDonald

Most popular operatic singer in movie history... inspired many young singers... check out her opera scenes in ’Rose Marie, ’ ’San Francisco’ and ’Maytime, ’ for which she received the SAG Best Actress award in 1937.


Vote for Enrico Caruso 67) Enrico Caruso


Vote for Marty Robbins 68) Marty Robbins

no other singer can surpass his performance of the song EL PASO


Vote for Jackson Browne 69) Jackson Browne


Vote for Tarja Turunen 70) Tarja Turunen


Vote for Raul Malo 71) Raul Malo


Vote for Rhydian Roberts 72) Rhydian Roberts

He should have won X Factor instead of that Peon

The first opera singer to grace the stages of any Idol competition in the world, this X Factor runner up has the voice of Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban and Luciano Pavarotti (all legends) smushed into one beautiful talent


Vote for Joan Sutherland 73) Joan Sutherland

simply the best

Probably the best voice of the 20th Century - not called ’La Stupenda’ for nothing... the rest of the nominators are on drugs


Vote for Louis Armstrong 74) Louis Armstrong

If you haven’t heard "What a Wonderful World" and teared up a little...


Vote for Billie Holiday 75) Billie Holiday

Heart breaking magic

Her voice- pure gold. It has that nice roughness that plays out in the sadder less happy songs "Summertime" I can’t even describe it.


Vote for Martha Wash 76) Martha Wash

Let’s not forget about the Queen of House Music, former Weather Girl and backup singer for Sylvester, and the woman who’s searing vocals put C


Vote for Linda Ronstadt 77) Linda Ronstadt


Vote for Minette Linderoth 78) Minette Linderoth

Best voice, why even bother asking?


Vote for Alanis Morissette 79) Alanis Morissette

jagged little pill changed my life! Alanis 4 eva!

jagged little pill changed my life! Alanis 4 eva!

alanis is the best in the world


Vote for Tom Corneill - Audioslave 80) Tom Corneill - Audioslave

Just beautiful. Soulful, eerie and touching. Anyone who has not heard him yet should check him out!


Vote for Loretta Lynn 81) Loretta Lynn


Vote for Garou 82) Garou

Garou is an amazing singer who can sing any type of music he wants! His voice is so powerful and full of emotions! He is so talented!

He can sing both old rock songs and his own compositions, in French and English, what’s not to love?


Vote for Anthony Hamilton 83) Anthony Hamilton

He has a very good soul voice, and he was on the greatest show (Chappelle’s show).


Vote for Dave Mustaine - Megadeth 84) Dave Mustaine - Megadeth

He is a god...

B_Hammock


Vote for Bonnie Raitt 85) Bonnie Raitt


Vote for Matt Barlow - Iced Earth 86) Matt Barlow - Iced Earth

Truly great SINGER. He has superior control of his voice and can hit 4 octaves of notes. Hes all around amazing with his voice and stage presence.


Vote for Kate Smith 87) Kate Smith


Vote for Vera Lynn 88) Vera Lynn

England’s jewel. Perfect pitch, range, timing. Gave hope to millions in their darkest hours.

"We’ll Meet Again" and "The White Cliffs of Dover" actually bring tears to your eyes.


Vote for Jo Stafford 89) Jo Stafford

"I’ll be Seeing You" nuff said


Vote for Lena Horne 90) Lena Horne

I bumped people after hearing her sing for 2 seconds.


Vote for Roberta Flack 91) Roberta Flack


Vote for Lorraine Ellison 92) Lorraine Ellison


Vote for Van Morrison Van Morrison 93) Van Morrison


Vote for Minnie Riperton Minnie Riperton 94) Minnie Riperton

I looked at your list and was disappointed that Minnie Riperton wasn’t on there, I mean COME ON... she had a 5 1/2 Octave vocal range... even higher that Mariah Carrey... she deserves better treatment than that!

bullrydr63


Vote for Billy Corgan - Smashing Pumpkins 95) Billy Corgan - Smashing Pumpkins

in my eyes, one of the best singers of all time using poems in a melodic, simple, effective yet extremely heavy way, probably the best singer of the 90s. if not it would be cutting pretty damn close. Combining grunge with a poetic truth

iknowmyshit


Vote for Robert Smith - The Cure 96) Robert Smith - The Cure

undoubtably one of THE BEST singers combining doom horror with violent romance and tragedy, he basically invented alt rock and goth rock

iknowmyshit


Vote for Teresa Teng Teresa Teng 97) Teresa Teng


Vote for Ray Peterson 98) Ray Peterson


Vote for Scott Walker - The Walker Brothers 99) Scott Walker - The Walker Brothers


Vote for Gerard Way - My Chemical Romance 100) Gerard Way - My Chemical Romance



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