1100-1076 - Great Vocals
1100. HABANARA, L’AMOUR Est OINSEAU RABELLE “Carmen” (1959)
Vocalist: Victoria de los Angeles / and Chorus / (Sir Thomas Beecham cond.) (1959)
Writer/Composer: Georges Bizet (1875)
With this Opera piece’s 2nd entry on our list, this combination is considered by many as one of the greatest recordings in history by a mezzo soprano, nailing it in a sultry, seductive, Spanish style. The selection is considered one of the most recognized Classical offerings ever in music, even cartoons feature the melody. Her voice is very powerful, yet sensitive to Bizet’s composition, able to turn on a dime, and capture the essence of this complex piece. Relax, sit back and enjoy this 5+minutes of sheer joy…Irresistibly Beguiling!
1099. WONDER (1996)
Vocalist: Natalie Merchant
Writer/Composer: Natilie Merchant (1996)
A wonder indeed is this truly unique example of alternative pop rock at its best.
1098. DO NOT FORSAKE ME, OH MY DARLING “High Noon” (1952)
Vocalist: Tex Ritter
Writer/Composer: Dmitri Tiomkin / Ned Washington (1952)
A re-occurring haunting western story-song that adds authenticity to “High Noon.”
1097. FROM THE BEGINNING (1972)
Vocalist: Emerson, Lake & Palmer (lead Greg Lake)
Writer/Composer: Greg Lake (1972)
A stunning example of simple progressive folk rock that impresses everyone.
1096. ON AND ON (1977)
Vocalist: Stephen Bishop
Writer/Composer: Stephen Bishop (1976)
A pure pleasure of love taking over every aspect of a guy’s life. Wonderful!
1095. NEW ATTITUDE “Beverly Hills Cop” (1985)
Vocalist: Patti Labelle
Writer/Composer: Sharon Robinson / Jon Gil;itin / Bunny Hull (1985)
What a positive remarkable R&B dance/pop delivery about changing our life!
1094. (Hep Hep) THE JUMPIN’ JIVE (1939)
Vocalist: Cab Calloway & his Orchestra
Writer/Composer: Cabell Calloway (1939)
Jazz/swing never sounded more joyful, setting a primitive template for later recordings of R&B & rock. A landmark song!
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1092. I CAN’T HELP FALLING in LOVE WITH YOU “Blue Hawaii” (1961)
Vocalist: Elvis Presley
Writer/Composer: Hugo Piretti / Luigi Creatore / George David Weiss (1961)
An absolutely beautiful delivery of this romantic love staple by the rock icon.
1091. MERRY-GO-ROUND
Vocalist: Kacey Musgraves
Writer/Composer: Kacey Musgraves
1090. HOMEWARD BOUND (1966)
Vocalist: Simon & Garfunkel
Writer/Composer: Paul Simon (1965)
This beautiful harmonic Folk song release launched this duo into a legendary musical stratosphere. Their 5th listed entry recreated Folk music just when the musical British Invasion thought it had brought it down. Their astonishing harmony and Paul’s understanding of the response of American culture to his poetic, intelligent, extraordinary lyrics was phenomenal for its time. Other than the Everly Brothers, perhaps no other duet understood harmony better than Art. The voices were a perfect cure for troubled times…Absolutely Stunning!
1089. TRAVELING MAN (1961)
Vocalist: Ricky Nelson
Writer/Composer: Jerry Fuller (1961)
Rick’s easy-going singing style endeared him to millions, rivaling Elvis at this time.
1088. ANYTHING GOES “Anything Goes” (2014)
Vocalist: Lady Gaga / Tony Bennett
Writer/Composer: Cole Porter (1934)
Amazing! Almost 90 and Tony matched GaGa’s great showmanship, classic! Tony astonished the music world by remembering lyrics in his early demtia stage.
1087. BIG MAN ((1958)
Vocalist: The Four Preps
Writer/Composer: Bruce Bellard / Glen Larson (1958)
This pop vocal group of the late 50s had a unique sound all their own.
1086. EVERY DAY IS A WINDING ROAD (1996)
Vocalist: Sheryl Crow
Writer/Composer: Sheryl Crow (1996)
One the best from the 90s, this celebrated rock vocalist could write, sing and rock!
1085. ON THE OTHER HAND (1986)
Vocalist: Randy Travis
Writer/Composer: Paul Overstreet / Don Schlitz (1985)
No one else sound s like this distinctive singer, and his abundant sincerity flows.
1084. GYPSIES, TRAMPS AND THIEVES (1971)
Vocalist: Cher
Writer/Composer: Bob Stone (1971)
One of Cher’s very best remarkable vocal deliveries, in a truly authentic gypsy style.
1083. BORN IN THE U.S.A. (1984)
Vocalist: Bruce Springsteen
Writer/Composer: Bruce Springsteen (1984)
Ronald Reagan adopted this song as his anthem, only to realize later, it was not patriotic, it was anti-war. His abrasive vocal delivery is instantly recognizable.
1082. HOME OF THE BLUES (1957)
Vocalist: Johnny Cash
Writer/Composer: Johnny Cash / Lillie McAlpin / Glen Douglas Tubb (1957)
Truly a heartfelt but obscure Cash classic extolling country, folk and blues.
1081. WHEN I THINK OF YOU (1986)
Vocalist: Janet Jackson
Writer/Composer: James Harris III / Terry Lewis (1986)
One of the best deliveries of her R&B and dance pop tunes of the 80s and 90s.
1080. WAKE UP LITTLE SUZIE (1957)
Vocalist: Everly Brothers
Writer/Composer: Felicia & Boudleaux Bryant (1957)
The Everlys dominated country, pop, and rock with their impeccable harmony.
1079. HOLE HEARTED (1991)
Vocalist: Extreme (Nuno Bettencourt / Gary Cherone)
Writer/Composer: Nuno Bettencourt / Gary Cherone (1989)
Harmony worked wonders with this 90s rock group.
1078. LOVE CHANGES EVERYTHING “Aspects of Love” (2005)
Vocalist: Sarah Brightman
Writer/Composer: Andrew Lloyd Webber / Charles Hart / Don Black (1989)
One of the sweetest voices to dominate the musical theater.
1077. LARGO AL FACTOTUM "The Barber of Seville” (1958)
Vocalist: Robert Merrill / Metropolitan Orch. (Eric Lansdorf cond.)
Writer/Composer: Gioachino Rossini (1816)
This comic Opera was brought to the masses in the early days of TV by Classical Opera star, Robert Merrill, teaming with the Metropolitan Opera Orch. It was scattershot, “boastful, buoyant” and jolly, and the great baritone sings in a fast-talking “patter” to amuse and entertain his audience showing his skills and experience as a favorite of variety shows in the 1950s through the 1970s. His acting skills kept him busy in those days and his powerful voice soared…whenever he wanted it to. Described as vigorous, yet smooth… A Stellar Performance!
1176. YOU NEEDED ME (1978)
Vocalist: Anne Murray
Writer/Composer: Randy Goodrum (1978)
She easily glided through country, folk and pop music with her amazing low voice.
