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debm55

(50,279 posts) Wed Jul 2, 2025, 05:45 PM Jul 2

Who is your favorite male singer/s. solo or lead singer in a group. Mine is Steve Winwood. I love his voice.and songs.

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John Barleycorn Must Die, is my favorite song and the others include. Neil Young, Bruce, John Mellancamp, early Elton John, Stevie Wonder, David Bowie

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Who is your favorite male singer/s. solo or lead singer in a group. Mine is Steve Winwood. I love his voice.and songs. (Original Post) debm55 Jul 2 OP

Jim Morrison Bluestocking Jul 2 #1

Thank you very much ,Bluestocking. He was my second choice. Neil Young my third. debm55 Jul 2 #9

Mine, too. Then Roger Daltrey surfered Jul 2 #14

Thank you very much surfered. debm55 Jul 2 #23

Great Choice ProfessorGAC Jul 2 #2

Thank you very much ProfessorGAC. debm55 Jul 2 #11

Chris Cornell is very special and unique YorkRd Jul 2 #3

Thank you very much for sharing with us. YorkRd. debm55 Jul 2 #24

Leon Russell, Lou Rawls Grumpy Old Guy Jul 2 #4

Thank you very Grumpy Old Man for sharing with us. debm55 Jul 2 #25

Martti Talvela, Rene Pape, Peter Mattei, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (opera and classical). Also Elvis. Ocelot II Jul 2 #5

Thank you very much Ocelot II for sharing your selections with us. debm55 Jul 2 #26

Paul Simon... GiqueCee Jul 2 #6

I agree. Thank you very much GiqueCree. For all of your suggestions. debm55 Jul 2 #28

I remember Pete Townshend saying he wished he could write like Simon electric_blue68 Jul 2 #42

For me, in bad political times, it is American Tune. karynnj Jul 3 #108

Neil Finn 303squadron Jul 2 #7

What a great compliment. Thank you very much 303squadron. debm55 Jul 2 #32

Aaron Neville, Roy Orbison, Van Morrison, Chris Isaak stopdiggin Jul 2 #8

Thank you stopdiggio. for sharing your selections. I really liked Moon Dance.by Van Morrison. debm55 Jul 2 #33

aaron- mopinko Jul 2 #34

Thank you mopinko, thank you very much. I agree. debm55 Jul 2 #56

Felix Pappalardi and Jack Bruce justaprogressive Jul 3 #118

Winwood is in my top 3 luvallpeeps Jul 2 #10

Thank you very much. luvallpeeps. David Bowie would be on my list also . but I only included one. debm55 Jul 2 #35

Neil Young, Bob Dylan WheelWalker Jul 2 #12

thank you Wheelwalker., Neil is on my list too. Thank you for your selections. debm55 Jul 2 #36

Perry Como Chipper Chat Jul 2 #13

Thank you Chipper Chat. I loved his voice too.. especially," I Left My Heart in San Francisco" Wonderful song. debm55 Jul 2 #37

Paul McCartney maccafan Jul 2 #15

Thank you maccafan. very much. Thank you for sharing with us. debm55 Jul 2 #57

two The Wizard Jul 2 #16

Great choices. The Wizard, thank you for sharing with us. debm55 Jul 3 #75

Johnny Mathis cloudbase Jul 2 #17

Very good selecions thank you very much for sharing with us. cloudbase. debm55 Jul 3 #76

Jim Croce. Art Garfunkel. rsdsharp Jul 2 #18

I remember Jim Croce, Loved to sing to his songs. RIP jim. Thank you rsdshard for sharing with us. debm55 Jul 3 #77

Josh Groban SheltieLover Jul 2 #19

Thank you very much SheltieLove. Agree with you. Lovely voice and songs. debm55 Jul 3 #78

Michael McDonald, Paul Rogers BOSSHOG Jul 2 #20

Thank you very much, BOSSHOG. I remember Michael from the Doobie Bros. and Paul Rogers for Pink Floyd. Great voices and debm55 Jul 3 #89

Elton John, Don Henley and John Lennon TommieMommy Jul 2 #21

Thank you TommieMommy. I liked early Elton john and Henley and Lennon. Add George Harrison tool debm55 Jul 3 #82

Steve Winwood made me a good skier--REALLY! I listened to Back in the High Life on a Sony walkman hlthe2b Jul 2 #22

Thank you very much hlthe2b. I will also add " The Low Spark of High Heeled boys." debm55 Jul 3 #83

That was my fave album at one time - still love it a lot lark Jul 3 #97

Agree. Thank you lark. debm55 Jul 3 #99

I've always liked the music of Gordon Lightfoot customerserviceguy Jul 2 #27

Thank you very much . I loved his soft voice and his songs. RIP Gordon. debm55 Jul 3 #91

Michael McDonald (Doobie Brothers) choie Jul 2 #29

Michael McDonald's voice I love. Neil Young. David Bowie. applegrove Jul 2 #66

Thank you very much for all your wonderfulo selections.applegrove. debm55 Jul 3 #103

Thank you for your selections. Both memorable singers. Thank you choi. debm55 Jul 3 #96

John Denver. Such a pure, clear voice. Fichefinder Jul 2 #30

I agree Fichefinder. Loved his songs. RIP John debm55 Jul 3 #110

John Gorka. No contest. Easterncedar Jul 2 #31

I agree , Easterncedar. Loved his voice and songs. debm55 Jul 3 #98

Andy McCluskey (OMD), and Peter Noone dickthegrouch Jul 2 #38

Thank you very much for your selections. dickthegrouch. debm55 Jul 3 #100

Prince Unwind Your Mind Jul 2 #39

Absolutely , Unwind Your Mind. You have a terrific selection. Thank you. debm55 Jul 3 #117

Complaining to a friend while having a bad day Unwind Your Mind Jul 5 #141

Roger Daltrey, Bono... My 2 favorite bands! electric_blue68 Jul 2 #40

My favs are ILikePie92 Jul 2 #41

Oh Wow, you have a lot of favorites. thank you very much for your selections, ILikePie92, Love, Debbie debm55 Jul 2 #51

Andrea Bocelli JMCKUSICK Jul 2 #43

Thank you John. I love his voice also. So beautiful. debm55 Jul 2 #50

No mention of Elvis Presley? Tarzanrock Jul 2 #44

I think I saw one Elvis. Thank you for selecting Elvis. He is here now., thanks to you Tarzanrock debm55 Jul 2 #49

Levi Stubbs NCgayguy Jul 2 #45

Thank you very much NCgayguy. Thank you for your selection. debm55 Jul 2 #48

Steve Perry wishstar Jul 2 #46

Thank you very much, wishstar. Great voice and song. debm55 Jul 2 #47

My number one is also Steve Perry Bayard Jul 2 #64

Male singer rso Jul 2 #52

Thank you very much ,rso, for sharing with us. debm55 Jul 3 #112

I don't have just one Lulu KC Jul 2 #53

Thank you. Same here with Winwood, and his different styles of music. His voice is so distinct. EC was a jerk with the debm55 Jul 3 #127

12??? Lulu KC Jul 3 #134

Traffic!! What a sound!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2 #54

Thank you very much, InAbLuEstate. I could listen to him all day and not get bored. debm55 Jul 3 #128

I liked Ron McKernan. OAITW r.2.0 Jul 2 #55

Yes. Thank you very much for sharing that with us. OAITW r.2.0 debm55 Jul 3 #129

What did you think of Ron's version of "Lovelight"? OAITW r.2.0 Jul 3 #136

Very good, thank you OAITW r. 2.0 Love the song and the combination of voices. Also like how he looking at Janis. debm55 Jul 4 #138

Some serious sexual interaction going on between these two. OAITW r.2.0 Jul 5 #139

Thank you, That is funny debm55 Jul 5 #142

Tom Russell, Stan Rogers fargone Jul 2 #58

Thank you very much fargone.for sharing your list with us. debm55 Jul 3 #132

Just about all my faves have been mentioned above already. Diamond_Dog Jul 2 #59

Wow your selections are great.Diamond_Dog. Thank you very much for sharing with us. debm55 Jul 3 #130

*Sigh* I'm still not over Del Shannon. I don't think I'll ever be. NBachers Jul 2 #60

Thank you very much , NBachers, for sharing Del Shannon with us. debm55 Jul 3 #131

Josh Ritter - hands down. Probatim Jul 2 #61

Thank you very much , Probatim for sharing Josh Ritter with us. debm55 Jul 3 #126

Jon Anderson - Yes DBoon Jul 2 #62

Thank you very much. I loved their progresssive rock songs. and Jon's voice. Thanks for the memories.DBoon debm55 Jul 3 #88

Matched up MuseRider Jul 2 #63

Thank you very much MuseRider. Please be careful and try to stay cool outside. debm55 Jul 3 #81

Gordon Lightfoot. Sneederbunk Jul 2 #65

Since no one has mentioned him yet...Brad Delp (lead singer of Boston) subterranean Jul 3 #67

HAHAHAHHAHHA. Thank you very much subterranean. Rich had all their albums. Thank you for sharing. debm55 Jul 3 #87

I could vote for Winwood but Bob Marley is my favorite, followed by Prince, Smokey LoisB Jul 3 #68

Thank you very much LoisB. Your list is great. Love your selections. debm55 Jul 3 #79

I have a couple of singers LogDog75 Jul 3 #69

Thank you very much, retread. I remember them from when i was young. Great selection. debm55 Jul 3 #74

Bob Seger is my sentimental choice, or "Uncle Bob" as he's affectionally known here in Michigan catbyte Jul 3 #70

Oh yes, catabyte, I loved Bob Seger, He had that distinct voice and the songs were great. Thank you for sharing debm55 Jul 3 #73

Sam Cooke, Otis Redding retread Jul 3 #71

I loved them both, thank you retread.for posting about Sam Cooke and Otis Reading. debm55 Jul 3 #72

Its hard to believe Robert Plant is not on mentioned more Lochloosa Jul 3 #80

Thank you very much for sharing Robert Plant. Lochloosa. He still has it. debm55 Jul 3 #86

Steve Marriott, Terry Reid, Dave Edmunds, Paul Rodgers displacedvermoter Jul 3 #84

Great list there, displacedadverymoter. Thank you for sharing. debm55 Jul 3 #85

Willie Nelson Emile Jul 3 #90

Thank you very much, Emile. debm55 Jul 3 #116

Probably Jim Morrison. But I'll give an honorable mention to Frankie Valli. malthaussen Jul 3 #92

Thank you malthussen. I enjoyed both of your selections. Thank you very much. debm55 Jul 3 #115

Gordon Lightfoot Ritabert Jul 3 #93

Thank you Ritabert, I loved his soft voice and his songs. RIP Gordon. debm55 Jul 3 #95

Freddy Mercury, Bono and Jim Morrison! lark Jul 3 #94

Yes to that What wonderful voices. Thank you lark. debm55 Jul 3 #125

So many great ones, but I think my fave is Phil Collins. Nt spooky3 Jul 3 #101

I agree with the sexy voice of Phil Collins. Thank you, spooky3 for sharing with us. debm55 Jul 3 #105

Steve Winwood, OH HELL YEA! get the red out Jul 3 #102

Thank you very much for your selections. PS I had a dog named Layla.too. debm55 Jul 3 #104

Paul McCartney karynnj Jul 3 #106

Thank you very much, karynnj. for sharing with us debm55 Jul 3 #111

Neil Diamond and Annie Haslam wcmagumba Jul 3 #107

No problem. wcmagumba. I still like Neil Diamond. Great voice and great songs. I especially like "America" debm55 Jul 3 #114

So many that I love... Trueblue Texan Jul 3 #109

HAHAHAHAH. Thank you very Trueblue Texan much for your selections. I was a kid too, when the Nelson were on. and yes he debm55 Jul 3 #113

Waylon Jennings and Gordon Lightfoot. Dorothy V Jul 3 #119

Thank you Dorothy V for two great selections. Thank you for sharing with us. debm55 Jul 3 #124

Freddie Mercury, Chris Cornell, Billy Joel Mad_Dem_X Jul 3 #120

took 120 replies to get to freddie? mopinko Jul 3 #121

I agree with you. But I think he was mentioned. Yyou just memtioned him . RIP Freddie. debm55 Jul 3 #122

Thank you very much Mad_Dem_X. for a great selection. RIP Freddy debm55 Jul 3 #123

Mike Patton, Ian Astbury, Mike Ness, Frank Sinatra flvegan Jul 3 #133

Thank you very much, fivegan. Your selections are great. debm55 Jul 5 #140

Am I the first one to say James Taylor? 3catwoman3 Jul 3 #135

Yes, you are, 3catwoman3 Thank you for adding, debm55 Jul 4 #137

Bluestocking

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1. Jim Morrison

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debm55

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9. Thank you very much ,Bluestocking. He was my second choice. Neil Young my third.

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surfered

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14. Mine, too. Then Roger Daltrey

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debm55

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23. Thank you very much surfered.

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ProfessorGAC

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2. Great Choice

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I don't have A favorite, but here are some at the top of my list:
David Bowie
Ian Gillan
Cy Curnin
Bono
Michael Hutchence
Daryl Hall........

debm55

(50,279 posts)

11. Thank you very much ProfessorGAC.

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YorkRd

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3. Chris Cornell is very special and unique

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Somehow Ty Childers

debm55

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24. Thank you very much for sharing with us. YorkRd.

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Grumpy Old Guy

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4. Leon Russell, Lou Rawls

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I met Lou Rawls back in my stage managing days. Very nice man.

debm55

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25. Thank you very Grumpy Old Man for sharing with us.

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Ocelot II

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5. Martti Talvela, Rene Pape, Peter Mattei, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (opera and classical). Also Elvis.

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debm55

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26. Thank you very much Ocelot II for sharing your selections with us.

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GiqueCee

(2,743 posts)

6. Paul Simon...

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... and he's also one of the best lyricists that ever lived. Billy Joel is a close second on both counts. Lowell George was right up there, too. And John Lennon. And Paul McCartney. And... this really hard. There are SOOO many really good ones.

debm55

(50,279 posts)

28. I agree. Thank you very much GiqueCree. For all of your suggestions.

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electric_blue68

(23,489 posts)

42. I remember Pete Townshend saying he wished he could write like Simon

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That's saying something!

America - that song reverberated all through 1968 for me

Graceland - while I never had any inclination to visit Graceland it's a great description of traveling with someone to an important destination for that person

karynnj

(60,489 posts)

108. For me, in bad political times, it is American Tune.

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Now, more than ever it's despairing lyrics resonate.

303squadron

(745 posts)

7. Neil Finn

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Neil could literally sing the phone book….and I’d buy a ticket.

debm55

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32. What a great compliment. Thank you very much 303squadron.

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stopdiggin

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8. Aaron Neville, Roy Orbison, Van Morrison, Chris Isaak

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debm55

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33. Thank you stopdiggio. for sharing your selections. I really liked Moon Dance.by Van Morrison.

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mopinko

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34. aaron-

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debm55

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56. Thank you mopinko, thank you very much. I agree.

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justaprogressive

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118. Felix Pappalardi and Jack Bruce

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next four would be Winwood, Paul Rodgers, Joe Cocker & John Martyn...

luvallpeeps

(1,237 posts)

10. Winwood is in my top 3

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#1 is probably David Bowie.

debm55

(50,279 posts)

35. Thank you very much. luvallpeeps. David Bowie would be on my list also . but I only included one.

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WheelWalker

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12. Neil Young, Bob Dylan

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debm55

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36. thank you Wheelwalker., Neil is on my list too. Thank you for your selections.

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Chipper Chat

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13. Perry Como

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He had the most wonderful baritone voice. It was hopeful and reassuring. During and after the war his music was calm and peaceful to the ear.

debm55

(50,279 posts)

37. Thank you Chipper Chat. I loved his voice too.. especially," I Left My Heart in San Francisco" Wonderful song.

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maccafan

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15. Paul McCartney

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He has always been my guy!

debm55

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57. Thank you maccafan. very much. Thank you for sharing with us.

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The Wizard

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16. two

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Jim Morrison - Frank Sinatra

debm55

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75. Great choices. The Wizard, thank you for sharing with us.

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cloudbase

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17. Johnny Mathis

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Roy Orbison
Everly Brothers
Marty Robbins

debm55

(50,279 posts)

76. Very good selecions thank you very much for sharing with us. cloudbase.

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rsdsharp

(11,229 posts)

18. Jim Croce. Art Garfunkel.

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debm55

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77. I remember Jim Croce, Loved to sing to his songs. RIP jim. Thank you rsdshard for sharing with us.

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SheltieLover

(73,061 posts)

19. Josh Groban

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Love his voice & music.

debm55

(50,279 posts)

78. Thank you very much SheltieLove. Agree with you. Lovely voice and songs.

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BOSSHOG

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20. Michael McDonald, Paul Rogers

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debm55

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89. Thank you very much, BOSSHOG. I remember Michael from the Doobie Bros. and Paul Rogers for Pink Floyd. Great voices and

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songs.

TommieMommy

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21. Elton John, Don Henley and John Lennon

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debm55

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82. Thank you TommieMommy. I liked early Elton john and Henley and Lennon. Add George Harrison tool

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hlthe2b

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22. Steve Winwood made me a good skier--REALLY! I listened to Back in the High Life on a Sony walkman

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and every other hit for multiple seasons--my very favorite and it taught me to "feel" rather than "think" when skiing more difficult runs/slopes.

'Love him!

I have a lot of other favorite male lead singers too, but he's definitely on the list.

debm55

(50,279 posts)

83. Thank you very much hlthe2b. I will also add " The Low Spark of High Heeled boys."

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lark

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97. That was my fave album at one time - still love it a lot

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Winwood writes and sings beautifully!

debm55

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99. Agree. Thank you lark.

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customerserviceguy

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27. I've always liked the music of Gordon Lightfoot

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and he cranked out albums for quite some time, even after he stopped making hits that climbed the charts.

debm55

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91. Thank you very much . I loved his soft voice and his songs. RIP Gordon.

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choie

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29. Michael McDonald (Doobie Brothers)

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Ian Gillan (Deep Purple and star of Jesus Christ Superstar) among others.

applegrove

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66. Michael McDonald's voice I love. Neil Young. David Bowie.

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Marvin Gaye.

debm55

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103. Thank you very much for all your wonderfulo selections.applegrove.

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debm55

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96. Thank you for your selections. Both memorable singers. Thank you choi.

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Fichefinder

(348 posts)

30. John Denver. Such a pure, clear voice.

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debm55

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110. I agree Fichefinder. Loved his songs. RIP John

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Easterncedar

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31. John Gorka. No contest.

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debm55

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98. I agree , Easterncedar. Loved his voice and songs.

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dickthegrouch

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38. Andy McCluskey (OMD), and Peter Noone

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Both have very similar voices to my ear.
Listen to "Joan of Arc", and "Mrs Brown you have a lovely daughter" to hear the similarities.

debm55

(50,279 posts)

100. Thank you very much for your selections. dickthegrouch.

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Unwind Your Mind

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39. Prince

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Far and away

I also love Freddie Mercury, Chris Cornell and George Michael

debm55

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117. Absolutely , Unwind Your Mind. You have a terrific selection. Thank you.

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Unwind Your Mind

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141. Complaining to a friend while having a bad day

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‘…and all of my favorite singers are dead!’

2016 was a rough year and Chris died in May of ‘17

electric_blue68

(23,489 posts)

40. Roger Daltrey, Bono... My 2 favorite bands!

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The Song Pure and Easy... raw, and powerful; but there's a deep, sweet poignant inflection in Roger's voice "the Note is internal, I hear it, it see's me, forever we blended, forever we die...." That 2nd "forever".

Bono... people usually love him, or hate him. But Wow he really grew as a singer!

And while Roger is the leader singer, Pete Townshend has a very sweet voice at times.

These just jump right out for me.
Maybe a couple of others.
.
(I love music and live performance!)

Omg 🫢 Pie92,
How could I forget Bruce!!! Derp! 😜

Third favorite band!

ILikePie92

(223 posts)

41. My favs are

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In no order:

John Cafferty
Bruce Springsteen
Lemmy Kilmister
Bon Scott
Brian Johnson
Mick Jagger
Ralph Stanley
Waylon Jennings
Freddie Mercury
Jim Morrison
Chris Cornell
Eddie Vedder
Ryan Adams
Muddy Waters
John Lee Hooker
TERRY REID!
Paul Rodgers
Gregg Allman
George Jones
Hank Williams SR
John Mellencamp
Johnny Cash
Willie Nelson
Little Richard
Layne Staley
David Gilmour
Ray Charles
Son House
Steve Earle
Sting
Steve Mariott
Brian Setzer
Tom Petty
Jim Capaldi

debm55

(50,279 posts)

51. Oh Wow, you have a lot of favorites. thank you very much for your selections, ILikePie92, Love, Debbie

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JMCKUSICK

(3,719 posts)

43. Andrea Bocelli

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debm55

(50,279 posts)

50. Thank you John. I love his voice also. So beautiful.

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 10:04 PM

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Tarzanrock

(1,250 posts)

44. No mention of Elvis Presley?

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 08:14 PM

Jul 2

Is every one hard of hearing? Even Bob Dylan wanted to be Elvis.

debm55

(50,279 posts)

49. I think I saw one Elvis. Thank you for selecting Elvis. He is here now., thanks to you Tarzanrock

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 10:00 PM

Jul 2

NCgayguy

(255 posts)

45. Levi Stubbs

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 08:24 PM

Jul 2

Lead singer of the Four Tops.

debm55

(50,279 posts)

48. Thank you very much NCgayguy. Thank you for your selection.

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 09:57 PM

Jul 2

wishstar

(5,763 posts)

46. Steve Perry

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 08:39 PM

Jul 2

debm55

(50,279 posts)

47. Thank you very much, wishstar. Great voice and song.

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 09:55 PM

Jul 2

Bayard

(26,667 posts)

64. My number one is also Steve Perry

Reply to wishstar (Reply #46)

Wed Jul 2, 2025, 10:58 PM

Jul 2

Nobody else has a voice like his. His range is incredible.

Other faves:
Don Henley
Springsteen
Bono
Dave Matthews
Sting
Roy Orbison
Peter Gabriel
Prince

rso

(2,600 posts)

52. Male singer

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 10:12 PM

Jul 2

My favorite is British Singer from the 1960s to the 1980’s Matt Monro, described by Frank Sinatra as the best vocalist he’d ever seen. Monro is known for the Bond theme “From Russia with Love”, “The music played”, “Born Free” and many others.

debm55

(50,279 posts)

112. Thank you very much ,rso, for sharing with us.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 09:53 AM

Jul 3

Lulu KC

(8,186 posts)

53. I don't have just one

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 10:13 PM

Jul 2

But i have loved Stevie Winwood through all his many incarnations. He was in the Spencer Davis group, right? Then Traffic, then Blind Faith, then solo? I know I have some of this switched around—brain fog is not good. One of my absolute favorite songs ever is Can’t Find My Way Home and I think that’s his voice. What a guy.
P.S. I just looked it up and he was not even 21 when he wrote that song. There is a later, live version of him singing it with Eric Clapton and it kills me. (Yes, I’m irritated with EC on the vax thing but can still enjoy him if I let that go, for that song.)

debm55

(50,279 posts)

127. Thank you. Same here with Winwood, and his different styles of music. His voice is so distinct. EC was a jerk with the

Reply to Lulu KC (Reply #53)

Thu Jul 3, 2025, 06:35 PM

Jul 3

vax thing. Oh "Lucky Man " was written by Greg Lake when he was 12.

Lulu KC

(8,186 posts)

134. 12???

Reply to debm55 (Reply #127)

Thu Jul 3, 2025, 09:16 PM

Jul 3

Wow.

InAbLuEsTaTe

(25,406 posts)

54. Traffic!! What a sound!!

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 10:15 PM

Jul 2

debm55

(50,279 posts)

128. Thank you very much, InAbLuEstate. I could listen to him all day and not get bored.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 06:38 PM

Jul 3

OAITW r.2.0

(30,539 posts)

55. I liked Ron McKernan.

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 10:16 PM

Jul 2

He was the blues-iest white guy I ever heard and the back-up band was pretty darn good as well.

debm55

(50,279 posts)

129. Yes. Thank you very much for sharing that with us. OAITW r.2.0

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 06:41 PM

Jul 3

OAITW r.2.0

(30,539 posts)

136. What did you think of Ron's version of "Lovelight"?

Reply to debm55 (Reply #129)

Thu Jul 3, 2025, 11:32 PM

Jul 3

...Ron and Janice Joplin did a heck of a duet.

https://music.

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debm55

(50,279 posts)

138. Very good, thank you OAITW r. 2.0 Love the song and the combination of voices. Also like how he looking at Janis.

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Fri Jul 4, 2025, 06:47 AM

Jul 4

OAITW r.2.0

(30,539 posts)

139. Some serious sexual interaction going on between these two.

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Sat Jul 5, 2025, 12:56 AM

Jul 5

Musically speaking.

debm55

(50,279 posts)

142. Thank you, That is funny

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Sat Jul 5, 2025, 11:28 AM

Jul 5

fargone

(436 posts)

58. Tom Russell, Stan Rogers

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 10:24 PM

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debm55

(50,279 posts)

132. Thank you very much fargone.for sharing your list with us.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 06:47 PM

Jul 3

Diamond_Dog

(38,183 posts)

59. Just about all my faves have been mentioned above already.

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 10:28 PM

Jul 2

I will add one more. - John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls.

Shout out to Bowie, Bono, Roger Daltrey, Robert Plant, Justin Heyward (Moody Blues)

debm55

(50,279 posts)

130. Wow your selections are great.Diamond_Dog. Thank you very much for sharing with us.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 06:43 PM

Jul 3

NBachers

(18,839 posts)

60. *Sigh* I'm still not over Del Shannon. I don't think I'll ever be.

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 10:34 PM

Jul 2

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debm55

(50,279 posts)

131. Thank you very much , NBachers, for sharing Del Shannon with us.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 06:45 PM

Jul 3

Probatim

(3,171 posts)

61. Josh Ritter - hands down.

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 10:35 PM

Jul 2

He's super shy and a great songwriter and a fabulous entertainer. I've seen him live about 8-10 times.

debm55

(50,279 posts)

126. Thank you very much , Probatim for sharing Josh Ritter with us.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 06:22 PM

Jul 3

DBoon

(24,165 posts)

62. Jon Anderson - Yes

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 10:53 PM

Jul 2

debm55

(50,279 posts)

88. Thank you very much. I loved their progresssive rock songs. and Jon's voice. Thanks for the memories.DBoon

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 08:43 AM

Jul 3

MuseRider

(34,917 posts)

63. Matched up

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 10:54 PM

Jul 2

Other than Neil Young and Bruce (I know this is unpopular but I leave the room when I hear Bruce) I am with you on those. My mind is wilted from working outside in this heat so I cannot think but I like these things you put up for us to play with. Thanks and if I clear up I will try to jump in. We are doing hay for a while right now.

debm55

(50,279 posts)

81. Thank you very much MuseRider. Please be careful and try to stay cool outside.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 08:05 AM

Jul 3

Sneederbunk

(16,553 posts)

65. Gordon Lightfoot.

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 11:27 PM

Jul 2

subterranean

(3,671 posts)

67. Since no one has mentioned him yet...Brad Delp (lead singer of Boston)

Reply to debm55 (Original post)

Thu Jul 3, 2025, 01:36 AM

Jul 3

I tried to hit the notes in the last line of this song while in the shower, and almost succeeded! Almost.

debm55

(50,279 posts)

87. HAHAHAHHAHHA. Thank you very much subterranean. Rich had all their albums. Thank you for sharing.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 08:37 AM

Jul 3

LoisB

(11,474 posts)

68. I could vote for Winwood but Bob Marley is my favorite, followed by Prince, Smokey

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 03:12 AM

Jul 3

Robinson, Bob Seger, Elton John...

debm55

(50,279 posts)

79. Thank you very much LoisB. Your list is great. Love your selections.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 07:41 AM

Jul 3

LogDog75

(802 posts)

69. I have a couple of singers

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 03:15 AM

Jul 3

Bobby Goldsboro

Marty Robbins

Roger Whitaker

debm55

(50,279 posts)

74. Thank you very much, retread. I remember them from when i was young. Great selection.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 06:56 AM

Jul 3

catbyte

(37,636 posts)

70. Bob Seger is my sentimental choice, or "Uncle Bob" as he's affectionally known here in Michigan

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 05:56 AM

Jul 3

But I do love Chris Isaak, too.

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debm55

(50,279 posts)

73. Oh yes, catabyte, I loved Bob Seger, He had that distinct voice and the songs were great. Thank you for sharing

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 06:49 AM

Jul 3

retread

(3,876 posts)

71. Sam Cooke, Otis Redding

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 06:30 AM

Jul 3

debm55

(50,279 posts)

72. I loved them both, thank you retread.for posting about Sam Cooke and Otis Reading.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 06:44 AM

Jul 3

Lochloosa

(16,580 posts)

80. Its hard to believe Robert Plant is not on mentioned more

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 08:04 AM

Jul 3

I love his post Led Zeppelin days, especially The Band of Joy.

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debm55

(50,279 posts)

86. Thank you very much for sharing Robert Plant. Lochloosa. He still has it.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 08:31 AM

Jul 3

displacedvermoter

(3,904 posts)

84. Steve Marriott, Terry Reid, Dave Edmunds, Paul Rodgers

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 08:20 AM

Jul 3

and yeah, Mick Jagger.

debm55

(50,279 posts)

85. Great list there, displacedadverymoter. Thank you for sharing.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 08:28 AM

Jul 3

Emile

(36,991 posts)

90. Willie Nelson

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 08:55 AM

Jul 3

debm55

(50,279 posts)

116. Thank you very much, Emile.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 12:24 PM

Jul 3

malthaussen

(18,281 posts)

92. Probably Jim Morrison. But I'll give an honorable mention to Frankie Valli.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 09:01 AM

Jul 3

One goes low and one high.

-- Ma

debm55

(50,279 posts)

115. Thank you malthussen. I enjoyed both of your selections. Thank you very much.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 12:19 PM

Jul 3

Ritabert

(1,563 posts)

93. Gordon Lightfoot

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 09:04 AM

Jul 3

debm55

(50,279 posts)

95. Thank you Ritabert, I loved his soft voice and his songs. RIP Gordon.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 09:10 AM

Jul 3

lark

(25,395 posts)

94. Freddy Mercury, Bono and Jim Morrison!

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 09:09 AM

Jul 3

All 3 are such originals and have such unique styles! Freddy has the best voice of all, but I love the others too.

debm55

(50,279 posts)

125. Yes to that What wonderful voices. Thank you lark.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 06:17 PM

Jul 3

spooky3

(37,784 posts)

101. So many great ones, but I think my fave is Phil Collins. Nt

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 09:21 AM

Jul 3

debm55

(50,279 posts)

105. I agree with the sexy voice of Phil Collins. Thank you, spooky3 for sharing with us.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 09:27 AM

Jul 3

get the red out

(13,844 posts)

102. Steve Winwood, OH HELL YEA!

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 09:22 AM

Jul 3

That sexy voice!!!! Eric Clapton is right there with him (my dogn's name is Layla).

debm55

(50,279 posts)

104. Thank you very much for your selections. PS I had a dog named Layla.too.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 09:25 AM

Jul 3

karynnj

(60,489 posts)

106. Paul McCartney

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 09:36 AM

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debm55

(50,279 posts)

111. Thank you very much, karynnj. for sharing with us

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 09:48 AM

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wcmagumba

(4,621 posts)

107. Neil Diamond and Annie Haslam

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 09:36 AM

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I always dug his singing and compositions like "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" and Annie Haslam of Renaissance was a knockout as a female lead...oops, I broke the rules...

debm55

(50,279 posts)

114. No problem. wcmagumba. I still like Neil Diamond. Great voice and great songs. I especially like "America"

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Thu Jul 3, 2025, 11:56 AM

Jul 3

Trueblue Texan

(3,636 posts)

109. So many that I love...

Reply to debm55 (Original post)

Thu Jul 3, 2025, 09:43 AM

Jul 3

Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Mel Torme, Raul Malo, Jon Pardi, Solomon Burke, Luke Combs, Tony Bennett...so, so many. My fave right now, and it changes as I get tired of the music, is probably Luke Combs.

Last night, I got a wild hair and started listening to Ricky Nelson! Don't even ask me what brought that about, but I was shocked at what a beautiful clear voice he had. I was just a little kid when he was popular, but I remember some of his songs...so much like Buddy Holly in style, but his voice was beautiful. And, of course, he was a pretty man, too!