040879 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 I lik this thread.It's got me thinking about a really basic part of the relationship with music and songs in particular.Rather than the minutiae of ' this moment,this song,that show' type of threads,it's interesting and refreshing to think on this sort of level. So...I'll add- LIKES- Elizabeth Fraser Arthur Lee Stevie Wonder Prince Alison Goldfrapp Chuck D Cee-Lo Green DISLIKES- 90% of the new piano/ acoustic guitar troubadours we seem to be plagued with in England. Such as Newton Faulkner Katie Melua Jose Gonzalez Jack Johnson Norah Jones etc,etc,etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleygirl Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 my favourites paul rodgers jeff buckley chris cornell neil young eddie vedder david gilmour edward kowalczyk adam duritz barbra streisand least fav the gallaghers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterwitch Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 So much hate for Bob Dylan! I used to hate Bob Dylan- but then again, I used to hate the taste of beer. I acquired a taste for both of them. Dylan is undeniably an acquired taste, but much like beer it is a taste that is utterly fulfilling once you acquire it. The man is the greatest song writer of our time. Others may sing his songs in sweeter tones, but no one embodies the songs like Dylan does. I have to agree for myself (although I never acquired the taste for beer). I used to hate Bob Dylan, laughed every time my dad did his impression of him. But a friend of mine had me listen to some of the very earliest stuff, and we also went to see the documentary about him when it was showing at our local "art" film theater, and I really learned to admire the guy, and then his music. My friend, however, has adored him since she first heard him as a teenager, and credits him for her drive to be politically and socially aware. We even went into DinkyTown (is that right?) when we were in the Minneapolis/St Paul area for a concert a couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Most of my likes/dislikes have been covered except: Frank Sinatra Louie Armstrong Patty Andrews Dislikes Rob Halford on The Ripper. I loathe that song. Bjork Whoever sings Electric Avenue Ol' Blue Eyes! I completely forgot about that genre of music. I must add more, then. Frank Sinatra Rosemary Clooney Tony Bennett Linda Eder And Eddy Grant sings Electric Avenue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leddy Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Like Plant, Dio Coverdale Mercury Gillan dislike Houston Dion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dawg Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Add another Perry to least favorite Steven Perry Who gives a bone about Sarah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Favorites: In no certain order. Robert Janis Stevie Nicks Christine McVie (I'm listening to You Make Loving Fun, and I decided she's pretty good.) Jim Morrison Grace Slick (Janis could sing her right off the stage though.) Least Favorites: David Coverplant. (I CAN NOT stand him.) Mick Jaggar Micheal Bolton Barry Manilow Jon Bon Jovi. (Now, but he used to be okay. Then he went pop.) Britney Spears That's all that comes to mind, but I might have more later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kissandra Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Oh my god. Michael Bolton. He is definitely one of the worst in my book...ugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 The first time I heard Eva on the radio, I literally stopped what I was doing and stared at the radio... the song was "Autumn Leaves"... ugh, just beautiful. She died so young too, such a shame. I've heard a lot of people say that. That they heard her somewhere and were just awe-struck. I particularly love Autumn Leaves and her version of Tall Trees In Georgia. Just divine. What a loss. Another vocalist I forgot to mention who I really love is Hope Sandival from Mazzy Star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeD-kHaN Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 FAV Rock vocalists: (for pitch delivery , arrangement complexity, pitch vairations) Plant Freddie Mercury Ian Gillan Brian Johnson (no one can scream melodiously at such high pitch) Rob Hallford Eddie Vader Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (though not in rock category) Singer of the band Cinderella Janis Joplin Original vocalist of Uriah Heap Rod Stewart Steven Tyler Chris Cornell Axel Rose WORST: Most of the vocalists from post 1996 era! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 How did I forget Bon Scott?! One of my absolute favourites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kissandra Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Rod Stewart, yes--I hate his voice. And I don't like Eddie Vedder's. But my "dislike" list would be miles long...as I imagine would be the case for most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footsteps of Dawn Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 So much hate for Bob Dylan! I used to hate Bob Dylan- but then again, I used to hate the taste of beer. I acquired a taste for both of them. Dylan is undeniably an acquired taste, but much like beer it is a taste that is utterly fulfilling once you acquire it. The man is the greatest song writer of our time. Others may sing his songs in sweeter tones, but no one embodies the songs like Dylan does. Yeah, it's hard to rate Dylan. He's no Sinatra, that's for sure, but on the other hand, his voice is perfect for his music. Same with Mick Jagger. He sounds like he sandpapered his vocal cords, but songs like Satisfaction and Paint It Black wouldn't be half as badass if he sounded normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yahyoubetcha Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Favorites: Robert Plant Ian Gillan Paul McCartney (70's raunch) George Harrison 10cc (all) Simon and Garfunkle (together) CSN (together) David Bowie Freddy Mercury Peter Gabriel Steve Earle Joni Mitchell Diana Krall Least Favorite: Axl Rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Can't believe I forgot Steve Perry. I love his voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanna be drummer Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Favorites: Seven Tyler Robert Plant Freddie Mercury Ozzie Osbourne Jim Morrison Least Favorites: Bille Joe Armstrong Every singer for KISS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaztor (slight return) Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Best vocalist: Eddie Vedder Worst ummm... squealer: Axl Rose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Favorite: Perry Farrell Robert Plant Chris Cornell Jeff Buckley Natalie Merchant Geddy Lee Most hated: Freddie Mercury Tom Petty John Lennon (i like Paul and George though) David Bowie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RjK Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Don't like Yoko Ono Luv Amy Winehouse though she needs to clean up and dump her dirtbag husband. RjK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
040879 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Favorite: Perry Farrell Robert Plant Chris Cornell Jeff Buckley Natalie Merchant Geddy Lee Most hated: Freddie Mercury Tom Petty John Lennon (i like Paul and George though) David Bowie I've been meaning to ask...is 'Perry Farrell' a deliberate play on words,as in 'Peripheral'-someone on the periphery,or on the edge, or near the boundaries? I've noticed you placed him top of your 'likes' list so maybe you know where the name comes from?Happy New Year, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppelinfan13 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Favs Robert Plant Jim Morrison Kurt Cobain Paul Stanley Gene Simmons Pete Ham (Badfinger) Rob Zombie (Mostly White Zombie, not his solo career) Andrew Stockdale (Wolfmother) Bruce Dickinson Hate Britney Spears Madonna Jessica Simpson Singer of Van Halen Jon Bon Jovi(most hated ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaztor (slight return) Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Favorite: Perry Farrell Geddy Lee Most hated: Freddie Mercury David Bowie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 I've been meaning to ask...is 'Perry Farrell' a deliberate play on words,as in 'Peripheral'-someone on the periphery,or on the edge, or near the boundaries? I've noticed you placed him top of your 'likes' list so maybe you know where the name comes from?Happy New Year, by the way. Yes, it's the exact play on words you mention. Farrell isn't his real last name, of course. Happy new year to you as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
040879 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Yes, it's the exact play on words you mention. Farrell isn't his real last name, of course. Happy new year to you as well. Thanks, Ghost. Nice to have that sorted out.It's nagged at me for a long time but even supposedly-serious Jane's Addiction fans didn't see it or just didn't know. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idunn Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Percy John Bell Ian Gillan Greg Lake Wally Tax Malford Milligan Big Mama Thornton Ian Anderson Tim Eriksen Jeff Buckley Layne Staley (I could be here all day, if I don't stop now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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