my can they sing welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top ten vocalists
of all time for this list we’ve chosen
our male and female singers based on a
combination of the quality of their
voices vocal range recognition and
popularity if you didn’t see a singer
you think should be on the list be sure
to check out our videos on the top 10
male vocalists and top 10 female
vocalists number 10 Tina Turner
starting off as a featured singer this
multi-talented artist really turned
heads as part of the duo the icon Tina
Turner revue
thanks to her memorable dance moves and
killer legs
Tina quickly became known as a
powerhouse performer
but it wasn’t only for those attributes
that she earned the nickname the queen
of rock and roll Turner’s voice exudes
an energy and strength unlike any other
in music which has allowed her to forge
a successful solo career across multiple
genres
number nine Ella Fitzgerald to do that
buh-buh-buh DD in her almost six decades
long recording career Ella Fitzgerald
sold 40 million albums one over a dozen
Grammys and released more than 70 albums
don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that
swing you have to what do i do what do I
have to I do have to ask so is it any
surprise she’s been called the first
lady of song when it came to pitch and
tone lady Ella was simply unparalleled
the queen of jazz could also improvise
with the best of them and excelled
particularly with scat singing
number eight Stevie Wonder this American
artist has been honing his scene skill
since he was a little boy
in fact Stevie Wonder was 11 when he
signed with his first record label known
for his vocal harmonies and melodies
this soul music legend has earned dozens
of number ones on the pop and R&B charts
I just say plus he doesn’t only write
and produce his own music he also plays
multiple instruments
you
number seven Whitney Houston
we will always love this best-selling
and record-setting artist for more
reasons than just your unbelievable
cover of Dolly Parton’s I will always
love you
not only did Whitney Houston help break
barriers for african-american artists
she also found success in R&B soul hop
and gospel the voice as she was known
was considered a mezzo-soprano
and could sing so boldly and so richly
there’s no way we’ll ever forget her
number six Mariah Carey she’s not one of
the best-selling artists ever for
nothing
this songbird supreme burst onto the
music scene with form number one hits
and stunned critics and fans with her
ability to use her voice as an
instrument
yes
boasting a five octave vocal range and
making the use of the whistle register
completely her own
riot Kerry is also known for being able
to sing a single syllable while moving
between multiple notes in sequence
number five Etta James
Etta James played a major role in
bringing R&B and rock and roll together
while she started off singing in the
former style for crossover success in
pop and other genres secured her a spot
in music history
James may have been a contralto but her
voice evolved throughout her almost
60-year career relevee of land and
demonstrates why she’s had such a big
impact on so many musicians thereafter
number four Elvis Presley down at the
Hindu Bowl flaunting good looks sexy
dance moves and a rebellious image Elvis
Presley and his country and blues rock
roots with electric guitars to become
the king of rock and roll
but he wouldn’t be the icon he is
without his versatile emotional and
unmistakable voice his ability to
capture the power and variety of R&B and
gospel music ensured that he had
something for everybody and helped him
become the best-selling solo artist ever
number three Michael Jackson it wasn’t
for nothing that Michael Jackson became
one of the most famous and successful
entertainers ever
just take note of his unique style
unmatched creativity passion for music
groundbreaking dance moves dance and
innovative short films
however he also stood out for his
singing and songwriting abilities which
allowed him to craft and perform hits in
genres like pop rock soul R&B and more
let’s not forget his evolving vocal
style which included his early soprano
unmistakable falsetto and high tenor
number two Freddie Mercury
with his big personality lively stage
presence and knack for writing some of
the greatest rock melodies ever Freddie
Mercury was definitely one of the
greatest frontman rock had ever seen and
then there was his voice boasting a
range that reached four octaves it’s no
surprise Queen flawlessly straddled
genres like rock opera heavy metal
progressive rock pop R&B and more and
alongside Brian Mays guitar abilities
mercury really poured his heart and soul
into his performances and helped the
band sell out stadiums worldwide
before we unveil our number one pick
here are a few honorable mentions
you
start spreading the news I’m leaving
today I want to be a part of it New York
New York
number one Aretha Franklin
I’ve been riding in the midst of
she may have started out in gospel but
the queen of soul has shown time and
time again that she’s got it no matter
what genre she’s singing
the multiple Grammy winner and
best-selling artist has a voice that’s
versatile confident and beautiful
whether she’s covering another artists
songs or dabbling in jazz R&B or soul
Aretha Franklin is a natural talent
who’s earned all of our respect and more
you agree with our list
who’s your favorite vocalists of all
time for more entertaining top 10s
published every day be sure to subscribe
to watchmojo.com
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top ten vocalists
of all time for this list we’ve chosen
our male and female singers based on a
combination of the quality of their
voices vocal range recognition and
popularity if you didn’t see a singer
you think should be on the list be sure
to check out our videos on the top 10
male vocalists and top 10 female
vocalists number 10 Tina Turner
starting off as a featured singer this
multi-talented artist really turned
heads as part of the duo the icon Tina
Turner revue
thanks to her memorable dance moves and
killer legs
Tina quickly became known as a
powerhouse performer
but it wasn’t only for those attributes
that she earned the nickname the queen
of rock and roll Turner’s voice exudes
an energy and strength unlike any other
in music which has allowed her to forge
a successful solo career across multiple
genres
number nine Ella Fitzgerald to do that
buh-buh-buh DD in her almost six decades
long recording career Ella Fitzgerald
sold 40 million albums one over a dozen
Grammys and released more than 70 albums
don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that
swing you have to what do i do what do I
have to I do have to ask so is it any
surprise she’s been called the first
lady of song when it came to pitch and
tone lady Ella was simply unparalleled
the queen of jazz could also improvise
with the best of them and excelled
particularly with scat singing
number eight Stevie Wonder this American
artist has been honing his scene skill
since he was a little boy
in fact Stevie Wonder was 11 when he
signed with his first record label known
for his vocal harmonies and melodies
this soul music legend has earned dozens
of number ones on the pop and R&B charts
I just say plus he doesn’t only write
and produce his own music he also plays
multiple instruments
you
number seven Whitney Houston
we will always love this best-selling
and record-setting artist for more
reasons than just your unbelievable
cover of Dolly Parton’s I will always
love you
not only did Whitney Houston help break
barriers for african-american artists
she also found success in R&B soul hop
and gospel the voice as she was known
was considered a mezzo-soprano
and could sing so boldly and so richly
there’s no way we’ll ever forget her
number six Mariah Carey she’s not one of
the best-selling artists ever for
nothing
this songbird supreme burst onto the
music scene with form number one hits
and stunned critics and fans with her
ability to use her voice as an
instrument
yes
boasting a five octave vocal range and
making the use of the whistle register
completely her own
riot Kerry is also known for being able
to sing a single syllable while moving
between multiple notes in sequence
number five Etta James
Etta James played a major role in
bringing R&B and rock and roll together
while she started off singing in the
former style for crossover success in
pop and other genres secured her a spot
in music history
James may have been a contralto but her
voice evolved throughout her almost
60-year career relevee of land and
demonstrates why she’s had such a big
impact on so many musicians thereafter
number four Elvis Presley down at the
Hindu Bowl flaunting good looks sexy
dance moves and a rebellious image Elvis
Presley and his country and blues rock
roots with electric guitars to become
the king of rock and roll
but he wouldn’t be the icon he is
without his versatile emotional and
unmistakable voice his ability to
capture the power and variety of R&B and
gospel music ensured that he had
something for everybody and helped him
become the best-selling solo artist ever
number three Michael Jackson it wasn’t
for nothing that Michael Jackson became
one of the most famous and successful
entertainers ever
just take note of his unique style
unmatched creativity passion for music
groundbreaking dance moves dance and
innovative short films
however he also stood out for his
singing and songwriting abilities which
allowed him to craft and perform hits in
genres like pop rock soul R&B and more
let’s not forget his evolving vocal
style which included his early soprano
unmistakable falsetto and high tenor
number two Freddie Mercury
with his big personality lively stage
presence and knack for writing some of
the greatest rock melodies ever Freddie
Mercury was definitely one of the
greatest frontman rock had ever seen and
then there was his voice boasting a
range that reached four octaves it’s no
surprise Queen flawlessly straddled
genres like rock opera heavy metal
progressive rock pop R&B and more and
alongside Brian Mays guitar abilities
mercury really poured his heart and soul
into his performances and helped the
band sell out stadiums worldwide
before we unveil our number one pick
here are a few honorable mentions
you
start spreading the news I’m leaving
today I want to be a part of it New York
New York
number one Aretha Franklin
I’ve been riding in the midst of
she may have started out in gospel but
the queen of soul has shown time and
time again that she’s got it no matter
what genre she’s singing
the multiple Grammy winner and
best-selling artist has a voice that’s
versatile confident and beautiful
whether she’s covering another artists
songs or dabbling in jazz R&B or soul
Aretha Franklin is a natural talent
who’s earned all of our respect and more
you agree with our list
who’s your favorite vocalists of all
time for more entertaining top 10s
published every day be sure to subscribe
to watchmojo.com
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