[vikulenka]

Thought I might follow Solaris' example and start this thread.

I kept my list at only English-speaking (singing, rather) artist, possibly excluding my all time favourite Russian, French, Italian, Spanish, etc. artists. But I thought this would be simpler for everyone.


1) Mica Paris
2) Luther Vandross
3) George Harrison
4) Freddy Mercury
5) Mariah Carey
6) Amy Winehouse
7) Michael Jackson
8) Madonna
9) Nina Simone
10) Leonard Cohen
11) David Bowie
12) Bob Dylan
13) Prince
14) Annie Lennox
15) Chaka Khan
16) Whitney Houston
17) George Michael
18) Eric Clapton
19) Joss Stone
20) Janis Joplin


Some close contenders : Dusty Springfield, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, Eva Cassidy, Duffy, James, Morrison, Anita Baker, Princess, Sting, Toni Braxton, Will Downing

... and standing in a league of his own :- Mika (Just kidding)

[Mellifluous]

In no particular order

Aimee Mann
Alicia Keys
B Fleischmann
Minotaur Shock
M83
Frank Sinatra
Laura Burhenn
Eliott Smith
Joanna Newsom
Martha Wainwright
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Kate Earl
Fiona Apple
Tori Amos
Regina Spektor
September
Andrew Bird
Traci Chapman
Bob Marley
Brian Wilson

[Barney]

Also in no particular order: -
Nick Cave
William Oldman
Fish
Joni Mitchell
Nina Nastasia
Regina Spektor
Leonard Cohen
Randy Newman
Damien Youth
Sufjan Stevens
Laura Marling
Cat Stevens
Nick Drake
Karine Polwart
Ben Folds
David Bowie
Aretha Franklin
Eliza Carthy
Louis Armstrong
George Harrison

[solaris]

My ALL TIME Top 20 Favourite SOLO Artists:

1. Michael Jackson
2. Madonna
3. Alexander O’Neal
4. Whitney Houston
5. George Michael
6. Mariah Carey
7. Luther Vandross
8. George Benson
9. Phil Collins
10. Anita Baker

11. Robbie Williams
12. Billy Ocean
13. Natalie Cole
14. Sting
15. Toni Braxton
16. Will Young
17. Lionel Richie
18. Freddie Jackson
19. Alison Moyet
20. Freddie Mercury


Honourable mention to: Billy Idol, Kenny G.*, Vanessa Williams, Mica Paris, Cherrelle, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Ian Brown, Jimmy Somerville, Jennifer Lopez, Randy Crawford, Tracy Chapman, Princess, Delta Goodrem, Usher, Bette Midler and Amy Grant


*I know Kenny G. is not actually singing himself - but one of the reasons I put him here was also to upset those of you, who hate his guts

[vikulenka]

Originally Posted by solaris

My ALL TIME Top 20 Favourite SOLO Artists:

1. Michael Jackson
2. Madonna
3. Alexander O’Neal
4. Whitney Houston
5. George Michael
6. Mariah Carey
7. Luther Vandross
8. George Benson
9. Phil Collins
10. Anita Baker

11. Robbie Williams
12. Billy Ocean
13. Natalie Cole
14. Sting
15. Toni Braxton
16. Will Young
17. Lionel Richie
18. Freddie Jackson
19. Alison Moyet
20. Freddie Mercury


Honourable mention to: Billy Idol, Kenny G.*, Vanessa Williams, Mica Paris, Cherrelle, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Ian Brown, Jimmy Somerville, Jennifer Lopez, Randy Crawford, Tracy Chapman, Princess, Delta Goodrem, Usher, Bette Midler and Amy Grant


*I know Kenny G. is not actually singing himself - but one of the reasons I put him here was also to upset those of you, who hate his guts

Dreamy, we have an almost identical list - in slightly different order!! ( Except I somehow managed to forget about Robbie Williams!! )

... and I hate Kenny G

[vikulenka]

I think that Celine Dion, Kenny G and Michael Bolton should be sent to a deserted island together and abandoned there for the betterment of all humanity

[Nightfly]

Not necessarily in order, but these people do it for me.

1.Aretha Franklin
2.Bob Dylan
3.Bob Marley
4.Willie Colon
5.Brian Wilson
6.Ella Fitzgerald
7.Sarah Vaughn
8.John Coltrane
9.Miles Davis
10.Tom Waitts
11.Clapton
12.Bowie
13.Muddy Waters
14.Howlin Wolf
15.B.B.King
16. Buddy Guy
17.Louis Armstrong
18.Marvin Gaye
19.Aimee Mann
20.Sharon Jones
21.Ryan Adams
22.Janis Joplin
23.Smokey Robinson

Edit:Forgot to mention Van Morrison who I listen to and collect more than anyone
and would be remiss if I didn't mention Neil Young.

[chris7]

Nightfly,

you missed out Metallica!

[Nightfly]

Originally Posted by chris7

Nightfly,

you missed out Metallica!

Chris,

Didn't you see it on "Your Favorite Bands Thread".............

[chris7]

Originally Posted by Nightfly

Chris,

Didn't you see it on "Your Favorite Bands Thread".............

Sorry Nightfly,
I am half asleep here waiting for the West Ham game to start.