1025-1001-GREAT VOCALS
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1024. I NEED YOU NOW (1954)
Vocalist: Eddie Fisher
Writer/Composer: Al Jacobs / Jimmie Crane (1953)
He dominated the pop charts in the first half of the 1950’s, and this standard really shows his vocal range.
1023. GUITARS, CADILLACS and HILLBILLY MUSIC (1986)
Vocalist: Dwight Yoakum
Writer/Composer: Dwight Yoakum (1986)
Hillbilly rhythm never sounded so good, one the best country songs of the 80s.
1022. I’ll ALWAYS REMEMBER US THIS WAY “A Star Is Born” (2018)
Vocalist: Lady Gaga
Writer/Composer: Natalie Hemby / Hillary Lindsey / Lori McKenna / Lady Gaga (2018)
Not just showmanship here, but great singing from an American icon.
1021. MOONLIGHT FEELS RIGHT (1976)
Vocalist: Starbuck (lead Bruce Blackman)
Writer/Composer: Bruce Blackman (1975)
From the very beginning, this song pulls you in for the experience and a silky, smooth ride. Wonderfully romantic.
1020. I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE (1971)
Vocalist: Carol King
Writer/Composer: Carol King (1971)
One of America’s premier songwriters nails this tune with rocking fireworks.
1019. THE SECRET GARDEN “Jerry McGuire” (1997)
Vocalist: Bruce Springsteen
Writer/Composer: Bruce Springsteen (1997)
Unlike most his works, this soft romantic ballad still touches raw emotion.
1018. THE WHITE ROSE OF ATHENS (1961)
Vocalist: Nana Mouskouri
Writer/Composer: Norman Newell / Hans Bradthe / Nana Mouskouri / Manos Hadjidakis (1961)
As a Pop / Jazz / Folk / World Music singer with a very astonishing soprano voice, her 20th century appeal was worldwide. This amazing Greek singer / songwriter has entertained multitudes in concerts and over 200 million in record sales. Similar to Joan Baez, she possesses a tonal, quivering vibrato, gloriously shining since the late 1950s. Her long career was aided by recording over 200 albums, in at least 13 different languages. Her vocal range is 3+ octaves, from an exquisite alto to mezzo soprano…This example…Beautifully Sublime!
1017. YOU WERE MEANT FOR ME (1996)
Vocalist: Jewel
Writer/Composer: Jewel Kilcher / Steve Poltz (1994)
This singer songwriter brings it all to the table, including breakfast, and sings with great assurance and confidence! Lovely.
1016. MY SPECIAL ANGEL (1957)
Vocalist: Bobby Helms (with Anita Kerr Singers)
Writer/Composer: Jimmy Duncan (1957)
This country singer crossed over into pop with this smash hit, appealing to all audiences.
1015. WE’LL TAKE A GLASS TOGETHER “Grand Hotel” (1990)
Vocalist: Michael Jeter / and cast ensemble
Writer/Composer: Robert Wright / George Forrest / Maury Yeston (1989)
Pure joy reeks from this performance as the cast celebrates celebration, by drink!
1014. I’ll FLY AWAY “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” (2000)
Vocalist: Allison Krause / Gillian Welch
Writer/Composer: Alfred E. Brumley (1929)
This bluegrass entry is pure joy, for its simplicity, its spiritual connection, and its beautiful harmony…and a magical mandolin.
1013. RAPSODIA (1994)
Vocalist: Andrei Bocelli
Writer/Composer: Zucherro (1994)
By now you know the beauty in Italian star, Bocelli, for his voice has appeal to both Opera and Pop enthusiasts. He’s performed duets with everyone from Celine Dione, Sarah Brightman, even Ed Sheeran. His tenor vocals are recognized by millions, and his album Romanza, is now one of the world’s best sellers—And he is not handicapped by his blindness. Sacred Arias remains the best-selling Classical album by a solo artist. This is his 4th listed song—the purity in his vocals touches people’s hearts, and his legend continues to grow…Passionate Beauty!
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1011. BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE (1949)
Vocalist: Dinah Shore / Buddy Clark
Writer/Composer: Frank Loesser (1949)
Dinah was one of the premier female vocalists of the 40s and early 50s and here this duo sings with delightful banter back and forth as they insincerely fight love.
1010. THE FOOL ON THE HILL (1966)
Vocalist: Sergio Mendes / Brazil 66 (lead Lani Hall)
Writer/Composer: John Lennon / Paul McCartney (1966)
This fabulous rendition and retooling of the Beatles song brings a beautiful Latin Brazilian beat to this vocal group, especially the lead.
1009. I GO CRAZY (1977)
Vocalist: Paul Davis
Writer/Composer: Paul Davis (1977)
This enduring song just wouldn’t go away, spending 40 weeks on Billboard’s Hot 100, and setting a standard for 70s singer songwriters.
1008. WE JUST DISAGREE (1977)
Vocalist: Dave Mason
Writer/Composer: Jim Krueger (1977)
Beautiful harmony from this former rock musician is nothing short of sensational in this example of great folk, pop.
1007. WHEN THE PARTY’S OVER (1975)
Vocalist: Janis Ian
Writer/Composer: Janis Ian (Janis Eddy Fink) (1975)
This is an example of the pure beauty of this Folk / Soft Rock artist’s voice, especially her lilting harmonies. “I’ll teach you how to sing and dance / With a song and dance routine / And when the party’s over / You can fall in love with me.” In 1967, she rose to become an aspiring American Folk singer / songwriter / guitarist. He career has lasted through the end of the 20th century. Among her thought-provoking tales, including tales of forbidden, interracial relationships, prejudice and intolerance, her wonderful soprano voice soars…So Beautiful!
Link # 1 Original recordingin 1975 Link # 2 Live over 30 years later, still great.
1006. Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm (1994)
Vocalist: Crash Test Dummies (Brad Roberts)
Writer/Composer: Brad Roberts (1994)
Someone once said he sings like a harpooned walrus, but his baritone voice is one of a kind, even when he hummms.
1005. DOWN AT THE TWIST AND SHOUT (1992)
Vocalist: Mary Chapin-Carpenter
Writer/Composer: Mary Chapin-Carpenter (1992)
She can sing country, folk, pop and in this case, rouse a whole Cajun party with a New Orleans twist.
1004. PEACE TRAIN (1971)
Vocalist: Cat Stevens / and chorus (now known as Yusef Islam)
Writer/Composer: Cat Stevens (Steven Dmetre Georgiou) (1971)
This British Folk / Rock / Pop singer/songwriter presents a song with gentleness and conviction, and he can turn his pace on a dime. The hit went worldwide as a call for peace and end to war, and even though the number achieved massive hit status, it still invited some political controversy as hypocritical. But this is vocal performance—and the upbeat delivery is fabulous and timely. He uses his phrasing and distinctive, baritone delivery here to the max, with a satisfying, sincere, earnest plea to get on the train…A Radiant, Epic Present!
Link # 1 Original recording in 1971. Link # 2 Live concert in 1976.
1003. I’M HERE “The Color Purple” (2016)
Vocalist: Cynthia Erivo
Writer/Composer: Brenda Russell / Allee Willis / Stephan Bray (2005)
Her vocals soar in this theatrical performance with a silky smooth delivery.
1002. BETTER MAN (1994)
Vocalist: Pearl Jam (Eddie Vedder)
Writer/Composer: Eddie Vedder (1994)
A master of mood and emotion, Eddie’s baritone takes this song to the moon.
1001. SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES (1958)
Vocalist: The Platters (Tony Williams)
Writer/Composer: Otto Harbach / Jerome Kern (1934)
They could bring back the old standards, re-invent them and let lead singer Tony Williams do the rest with his magnificent vocal delivery.
