Other Female Singers
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Matt Clark Sanford, MI
Cordell
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Joni Mitchell - from her high sparkling soprano to her husky, smoky alto!
Agnetha Fältskog - the ultimate soprano!
Frida - warm, tender ...resembles a little to Karen!
Suzanne Vega - the neighbourhood-girl...simple voice but very beautiful!
Moya Brennan - ethereal,
Loreena McKennitt- the folk soprano.
Tarja Turunen - operatic, classical.
Agnetha Fältskog - the ultimate soprano!
Frida - warm, tender ...resembles a little to Karen!
Suzanne Vega - the neighbourhood-girl...simple voice but very beautiful!
Moya Brennan - ethereal,
Loreena McKennitt- the folk soprano.
Tarja Turunen - operatic, classical.
GaryAlan
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Helen Reddy has an album Live in London,
as one reviewer writes (allmusic): "For the fans of Helen Reddy this is a treat and a very necessary part of her collection."
Anyway, the song "Candle On The Water" has always resonated, and I feel Karen could have sent it sky high.
(Although, Helen Reddy does it beautifully).
as one reviewer writes (allmusic): "For the fans of Helen Reddy this is a treat and a very necessary part of her collection."
Anyway, the song "Candle On The Water" has always resonated, and I feel Karen could have sent it sky high.
(Although, Helen Reddy does it beautifully).
newvillefan
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For a more modern twist on this song's arrangement, check this out. I adore this version and the orchestration is beautiful. Both versions are very 'Beatle-esque', especially around the line "And in the winter snow/My songs will keep you from the cold".
Rick-An Ordinary Fool
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70sFan
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One of my other favorite vocalists is Jane Olivor. Here is a track taken from and her 1977 album called Chasing Rainbows. It is a little number called "You". Originally being from New York, my wife and I were fortunate to see Jane in concert several times. This was her opening number, a tribute to her fans. I love this song by Karen and I love this version by Jane. I hope some of you find it enjoyable.
ps: you might remember her amazing duet with Johnny Mathis, "The Last Time I Felt Like This" (Best Original Song Oscar nominee).
GaryAlan
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And, who can but marvel at Pet Shop Boys featuring Dusty Springfield,
What Have I Done To Deserve This ?(rel. August 1987,#2 US Hot 100).
Take a gander at the photography for the 45-single--
now, that is the way to promote a recording.
Tammy Wynette, one of my absolute favorites,
in late 1991, recorded/released the song Justified and Ancient with KLF,
(hitting #11 USA,#2 UK Charts).
Both songs out of the norm for these female vocalists, both highly successful recordings.
(Take a memo!).
What Have I Done To Deserve This ?(rel. August 1987,#2 US Hot 100).
Take a gander at the photography for the 45-single--
now, that is the way to promote a recording.
Tammy Wynette, one of my absolute favorites,
in late 1991, recorded/released the song Justified and Ancient with KLF,
(hitting #11 USA,#2 UK Charts).
Both songs out of the norm for these female vocalists, both highly successful recordings.
(Take a memo!).
ScottyB
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I grew up listening to Olivia Newton-John. I also enjoyed ABBA, especially Agnetha (still do, to this day). I liked Linda Ronstadt, Carly Simon and Christine McVie.
I was never too partial for those who feel that they have to scream in nearly every song they sing. I much more prefer to hear someone who is singing to me than someone who is screaming at me. Don't get me wrong, there are some songs by the likes of Celine Dion and Aretha Franklin that I enjoy, but the songs where they are screaming out their lyrics are very irritating to me.
I was never too partial for those who feel that they have to scream in nearly every song they sing. I much more prefer to hear someone who is singing to me than someone who is screaming at me. Don't get me wrong, there are some songs by the likes of Celine Dion and Aretha Franklin that I enjoy, but the songs where they are screaming out their lyrics are very irritating to me.
GaryAlan
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For those with an interest in this great singer from the 1970's.....
Here is news from the Helen Reddy Official Site--where one finds, also--many rare audio clips, and, more:
August 7,2015....
"Due to recent reports in the media, we feel it necessary to make a statement regarding our mother.
Earlier this summer, Helen made the decision to move into the Motion Picture Home in Woodland Hills.
Despite recent reports on the status of her health, we would like to let her fans know that she has not been diagnosed with dementia,
nor has she been hospitalized. For the last several months she has been enjoying some time off and spending the summer with friends and family.
While she has retired from performing live, there are many exciting projects in the works and plans to continue to share her unique voice for years to come.
We want to thank all of her fans for their outpouring of love and support."
Source:
http://helenreddy.com/news/
Here is news from the Helen Reddy Official Site--where one finds, also--many rare audio clips, and, more:
August 7,2015....
"Due to recent reports in the media, we feel it necessary to make a statement regarding our mother.
Earlier this summer, Helen made the decision to move into the Motion Picture Home in Woodland Hills.
Despite recent reports on the status of her health, we would like to let her fans know that she has not been diagnosed with dementia,
nor has she been hospitalized. For the last several months she has been enjoying some time off and spending the summer with friends and family.
While she has retired from performing live, there are many exciting projects in the works and plans to continue to share her unique voice for years to come.
We want to thank all of her fans for their outpouring of love and support."
Source:
http://helenreddy.com/news/
ScottyB
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I'll have to give that a listen to...it's been a long time.
ScottyB
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I love Agnetha...only wish she would do more than she does.
