Favorite songs (cont.)

[pinball1970]

Another Neil Sedaka but I grew up with this version.

 

[pinball1970]

My favourite Elvis

 

[pinball1970]

 

[pinball1970]

 

[pinball1970]

 

[morrobay]

 

[morrobay]

 

[morrobay]

 

[morrobay]

The 80's were not all bad:

 

[DennisN]

@pinball1970 :

You know, it's all connected... through various influences and styles....

This was so different when it came out, it still sounds cool today.
Not the best lip sync though! (Gary Numan, my note)

Back then I was a huge Depeche Mode fan

Tears for Fears

I just saw a clip about Tears For Fears song "Mad World"...
...they are referencing Gary Numan and Depeche Mode...
(by the way, the two members of Tears for Fears were playing heavy metal before they went into synth pop , source: How Tears For Fears Let It All Out - The story behing "Shout", quote: "They played Heavy Metal, then Folk and finally found Synth-Pop forming as Tears For Fears in 1981.")

Tears for Fears - Mad World | The Story Behind The Song​

And this was the first song when I realised that Martin Gore of Depeche Mode is a great songwriter:

Depeche Mode - Leave in Silence - Live 1982 Hammersmith​

(songwriter: Martin L. Gore)

 

[pinball1970]

@pinball1970 :

You know, it's all connected... through various influences and styles....







I just saw a clip about Tears For Fears song "Mad World"...
...they are referencing Gary Numan and Depeche Mode...
(by the way, the two members of Tears for Fears were playing heavy metal before they went into synth pop , source: How Tears For Fears Let It All Out - The story behing "Shout", quote: "They played Heavy Metal, then Folk and finally found Synth-Pop forming as Tears For Fears in 1981.")

Tears for Fears - Mad World | The Story Behind The Song​

And this was the first song when I realised that Martin Gore of Depeche Mode is a great songwriter:

Depeche Mode - Leave in Silence - Live 1982 Hammersmith​

(songwriter: Martin L. Gore)

Looking back I think OMD, Tears for fears were more my thing with the electro sound.

 

[morrobay]

That's me to rolling on Sherman Way.

 

[MidgetDwarf]

Can someone please explain to me how it is possible that a person
can be such a godesslike singer like this...? It is almost impossible to believe.

Her vocal talent is extremely unusual. Very, very few people can match her.
She is, in my opinion, at the same level as Freddie Mercury was.
That is, right at the top of the top of the best of all times.

Adele - Someone Like You (Official Music Video)

Her vocal ability is uncommon for a white woman, but I can name 30 black female singers that sing at the same level, and even better.

 

[pinball1970]

Her vocal ability is uncommon for a white woman

What the hell? What does that even mean?

 

[pinball1970]

Georgy Girl and the lovely Judith Durham

 

[pinball1970]

The Amazing Kate Bush, ridiculous range, unbelievable talent.

 

[pinball1970]

The Power House Ann is usually the focus but her sister does those amazing harmonies great guitar work including that legendary intro on "crazy on you."

 

[pinball1970]

Both here

 

[pinball1970]

Staying in the 1970s arguably the most beautiful tone ever.

 

[pinball1970]

 

[pinball1970]

Not my favourite voice but man what a performer, a real rock star. Heart and soul.

 

[pinball1970]

One of my favourite songs

 

[pinball1970]

One of my favourite songs and this performance by a 17 year Judy Garland makes it one of my favourite films moments too.

 

[pinball1970]

It was either this or White Rabbit. Ian Gillan and Paul McCartney said live gigs in the 60s were hit and miss due to the gear and sometimes you played and you could not hear anything but noise.
Singers had to be quality in the 60s.

A favourite song.

 

[pinball1970]

Master song writers Burt Bacharach and a one in million voice is a great combo

 

[pinball1970]

Back in the 1960s, she recorded this at 17 this performance at 18, singing live I think.

 

[pinball1970]

Sandy Denny, the most beautiful English folk voice ever for me. There is Maddie Prior, Judy Dzuke and Annie Haskam of course but none of them sang on a Led Zeppelin album ;)

Everyone knows "Who knows where the time goes" so I posted this as there is no live version.

 

[pinball1970]

A favourite song...

 

[pinball1970]

I was blown away when this was released, when the video cuts to the parallel lines part it looked cool as hell.

 

[MidgetDwarf]

What the hell? What does that even mean?

The poster I quoted stated that her vocal ability is uncommon and not many can match her.

She does sing well, but her ability is nothing extraordinary. It is her song writing that sets her apart.

Is Adele's fame waranted? In terms of singing no. She is average if when compared to black female singers.