1075-1051- Great Vocals
1075. AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME “Oliver!” (1960)
Vocalist: Shirley Bassey
Writer/Composer: Lionel Bart (1960)
With her glorious pipes she delivers a stunning rendition of this misplaced love from the play Oliver!
1074. HAWAIIAN WEDDING SONG (1958)
Vocalist: Andy Williams
Writer/Composer: Charles E King (1926) Dick Manning (1958)
Beautiful vocals by this gifted singer of pop standards and the American songbook.
1073. STANDING RIGHT NEXT TO ME (1988)
Vocalist: Karla Bonoff
Writer/Composer: Karla Bonoff / Wendy Waldman
This singer/songwriter delivers this romantic piece with a smooth lyrical beauty.
1072. FOREVER IS FAR AS I’LL GO (1990)
Vocalist: Alabama (Randy Owen)
Writer/Composer: Mike Reid (1990)
Great collective singing by one of Country’s most successful groups.
1071. YOU REALLY GOT ME (1964)
Vocalist: The Kinks (Ray Davies)
Writer/Composer: Ray Davies
One of the most distinctive sounds in Rock during the British invasion in the 60s.
1070. LET IT GO “Frozen” (2013)
Vocalist: Idina Menzel
Writer/Composer: Robert Lopez / Kristen Anderson Lopez (2013)
One of the most popular songs of personal determination from a Disney feature.
1069. GREAT GIG IN THE SKY (1973)
Vocalist: Pink Floyd (Richard Wright / with Clare Torry)
Writer/Composer: Richard Wright / Clare Torry (1972)
The female voice in this great selection is really busy and quite phenomenal.
1068. HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT (1980)
Vocalist: Pat Benatar
Writer/Composer: Eddie Schwartz (1980)
She rocks with gusto and a defiant attitude. Another notch in her lipstick case.
1067. MILLION REASONS (2016)
Vocalist: Lady Gaga
Writer/Composer: Stephanie Germanotta / Hillary Linsey / Mark Ronson (2016)
She delivers heartbreak and hope with an unexpected Americana folksy vibe,
1066. WE’RE IN THIS LOVE TOGETHER ((1981)
Vocalist: Al Jarreau
Writer/Composer: Roger Murrah / Keith Stegal (1981)
A pure joy from one of the only artist who’s conquered pop, jazz, R&B, and soul.
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1064. OVER THE RAINBOW “The Wizard of Oz”
Vocalist: Mandy Patinkin
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1063. YOU’RE MY WORLD (1965)
Vocalist: Cilla Black
Writer/Composer: Umberto Bindi / Gino Paoli / (1963) modern lyrics Carl Sigman (1964)
A unique sounding voice, a catchy tune, jazz influenced, and greatly presented.
1062. CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE TONIGHT “The Lion King” (1994)
Vocalist: Elton John
Writer/Composer: Elton John / Tim Rice (1994)
This heartfelt beloved classic resonates with all cultures and music lovers.
1061. WITH YOU I’M BORN AGAIN“Fast Break” (1979)
Vocalist: Billy Preston / Syreeta Wright
Writer/Composer: Carol Connors / David Shire (1979)
One of the most surprizing beautiful duets in R&B and Pop music. Wow!
1060. SON LO SPIRITO CHA NEGA “Mefistofele” (1995)
Vocalist: Samuel Ramey (Teatro, La Scala Orch. / Riccardo Muti cond.)
Writer/Composer: Arrigo Boito (1867)
American Opera / Classical singer, Samuel Ramey, brought baritone performances and interpretations to some of the Opera’s greatest challenges, bringing attention to formidable, obscure opera pieces, such as this one. He is also known for his deep power and a huge, influential bass to baritone sound—opera is not just great tenors. He possesses some astounding versatility and range in the lowest of sound levels, and his career is second to none in appreciation of the art form. This is considered one of his best numbers…Awe-Inspiring!
1059. DANCING IN THE STREETS (1964)
Vocalist: Martha & the Vandellas
Writer/Composer: Marvin Gaye / W, Mickey Stevenson / Ivy Jo Hunter (1964)
Even during the British invasion, this amazing example of R&B dance music survived and dominated the Pop charts.
1058. STAND BY ME (1961)
Vocalist: Ben E. King
Writer/Composer: Ben E. King / Jerry Lieber / Mike Stoller 1961)
This great vocal stands as an anthem for not facing desperation alone. A classic.
1057. SINCE I FELL FOR YOU (1959)
Vocalist: The Skyliners (lead Jimmy Beaumont)
Writer/Composer: James Beaumont / Joseph Rock / 5 other collaborators ((1958)
One of the best of the Doo-Wop groups, singing this heartbreak song and taking it to engaging level on the charts.
1056. WHY DON’T WE JUST DANCE (2009)
Vocalist: Josh Turner
Writer/Composer: Jim Beavers / Darrell Brown / Jonathan Singleton (2009)
No one in Country music sings as low as a bass or baritone, sounding so unique and mind-blowing.
1055. LUKA (1987)
Vocalist: Suzanne Vega
Writer/Composer: Suzanne Vega (1986)
This amazing American Folk 1980s classic deals with the unthinkable, domestic abuse. Suzanne later admitted she was the object of the song. Her husky lack of vibrato in this understated vocal seems to be hiding something, as this song reveals, and her vocal is perfect for the forbidden subject matter contained therein. You sense a passionate, want-to-tell-all mystique and certainty in her delivery of the song, and time has been good to its acceptance. She presents the tune in a Folk Rock motif…A Stunning, Disturbing Performance.
1054. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE (1956)
Vocalist: James Brown & His Famous Flames
Writer/Composer: James Brown / Johnny Terry (1956)
This magnificent signature breakthrough song by with its lush harmonies was well ahead of its time.
1053. O MIO BABBINO CARO “Gianni Schicchi” (2013) Vocalist: Amira Willighagen / Andre Rieu’s conductor
Writer/Composer: Giacomo Puccini / Giovacchino Forzano (1918)
Is O Mio Babbino Caro the most beautiful female Classical Opera aria of all time? This is its 3rd time it appears on our list, and to prove its reach into our musical hearts, we present this 9-year Dutch girl’s version of Puccini’s classic. This libretto is favored by crossover songs in concerts, and the sensation it draws in this version is beautiful, stunning, and by all means, extraordinary. We know we’re witnessing something unique, joyfully tearful, and mature beyond her years, maybe coming along once in a lifetime…Captivating and Enchanting!
1052. FIRE AND RAIN (1970)
Vocalist: James Taylor
Writer/Composer: James Taylor (1968)
This American Folk / Soft Rock / Pop artist is one of the 20th century’s most prolific singer / songwriter / guitarists, from the late 1960s-2020s for his 2nd entry on our list. Multitudes of singles, albums & concerts give us a simple, sweet, soulful, beautiful sound, producing many soul-searching classics. This award-winning piece from Sweet Baby James was a standout, “I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain / Seen sunny days that I thought would never end / I’ve seen lonely times when I could not find a friend / but I always thought I would see you again.” …Impeccable!
1051. A SOFT PLACE TO FALL (1998)
Vocalist: Allison Moorer
Writer/Composer: Allison Moorer / Gwil Owen (1998)
A truly remarkable well written song about love gone south, singing in pain and remorse with her breathy low voice.
