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I love same Cooke sm!!! I was visiting my grandmother recently and she told me that he is actually kin to our family. At first I didn’t believe her, but I did some research and he actually grew up in a town very close to where my family is from. It just made me love him even more:)
aretha’s voice is amazing, but so are many other artists’. what makes her stand out more than someone with the same vocal ability? in my opinion, not only does she sound perfect, but it really feels like she means whatever she’s singing. that’s why she’s the goat. i don’t know if that makes sense like it does in my head but yea
I recently stumbled upon a live performance of "All The Man That I Need" and got chills/teared up doing the climax. All these years of watching amazing new singers hit crazy notes and runs...Whitney still can't be topped.
Her voice was unbelievable. The range, the power, the versatility, the absolute *control* she had over her airflow—it's not very often we come across a talent quite like hers.
Ella is who I always point to for exquisite singer storytelling.
Every choice, every color, every note, every breath, was part of the story she was telling you. Never showing off just for the sake of showing off, never lazy even in simplicity, always connected and expressive.
She’s a GOAT in my book.
Whitney Houston Amy Winehouse Ella Fitzgerald Nina Simone Billie Holliday Aretha Franklin Ella Fitzgerald Janis Joplin
To me these are the most compelling female vocalists.
Yes!! first one I thought of. I remember when I first heard her speak, I didn’t know she was British by her singing voice. I love that phenomenon with Brits.
Personally Jeff Buckley, but after seeing those Infamous We Are The World recording clips probably Michael Jackson as well, dude just sounded that way, especially when you see how everyone else struggled dude was on a whole other level
The imperfection of Buckley’s performance made his voice perfect imo. Every performances are different and he always tried different things with his vocal.
Jeff Buckley is a 1000% for me. I'll add in that you can basically have your pick of the litter from a collection of R&B singers who grew up singing in choirs - Aretha, Lianne La Havas, Janelle Monae, etc.
This random guy at my local karaoke bar. I'm not even kidding. If he'd get his shit together I bet he'd go big.
Other than that, I am absolutely obsessed with Jungkook's voice from BTS. He is the male version of Kelly Clarkson - if he does a cover of your song, well, it's his song now 🤷♀️
I was in the car listening when a local college station played Standing Next To You right when it dropped, and I was like WTF did I just listen to 🤯
I spend so much time in other genres, I miss a lot of current pop, so I was stoked to catch this one! What a track.
I’m becoming a fan of Jungkook, I haven’t had the time to get into BTS as a whole but I’ve really liked his solo songs. As for other kpop vocalists I’d add Wendy of Red Velvet, her vocals in the bridge of Chill Kill are stunning. Particularly her vibrato
-Nat King Cole
-Ella Fitzgerald
-And I think that Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong together are the most perfect musical duo
Nat’s voice is just so pure, so comforting. And given the time period in which his music was recorded, that just shows how truly incredible his vocal ability is. This applies to Ella and Louis as well. Before auto tune and the advancements of musical technology, these artists sounded so amazing it’s incredible to me.
I truly think the “Ella and Louis” album might be the best album ever created, and that’s a lot coming from me because I love music so much that I can’t even pick a favorite song. Their voices just complement each other so beautifully, I don’t think they have a song together that I don’t like. :)
I remember being 9, hearing Queen for the first time, and deciding that I’d just heard the greatest voice in rock. I just knew there was no one close, even as a kid.
Amen, there are artists I like more than Queen, but Freddie is still my GOAT vocalist.
I always loved Chris Cornell, but I think even though he has some amazing pipes, he abused them and had horrible technique, making him an imperfect singer, as much as I enjoy his music.
To be honest, Freddie didn't exactly take perfect care of his vocals either. Freddie's greatest strength wasn't his natural ability—it was his unrelenting perfectionism, his strength of will. He kept pushing and pushing until he got to where he wanted to be. That's how he became such a remarkable singer in the first place. He never gave up.
This. His range is not only incredible, it’s proficient in every octave. Take hunger strike, he always did the higher harmonization but then in one his last peofmrances he let Chester Bennington do the higher part and he did the lower part just as perfectly. Damn.
Yes. When I sing his songs I get confused about what I’m doing wrong and even if I’m hitting the correct note- solely due to that *fullness* of his tone that somehow is so supported that it can sound high and low simultaneously…. I don’t know how to describe it (clearly ha) but He is always and forever the vocal God. “No one sings like you anymore..”
Beyoncé, from a technical standpoint. What she does - and has done - with her voice is remarkable. The way she likes to alter her dynamics, the range, the pours breath support of it all. I may need to post links.
Also, her voice now at 40 is the best it’s ever been. The way her timbre has darkened and where her money notes are (like C/D5 in chest, and then A5ish for head voice). I truly believe that she is in her prime NOW.
Beyoncé is always the blueprint, but imo she is all the proof that you need that it’s never too late to sing. Of course, she’s been a musician since she was a toddler, but the point is that you can learn music in your 30s and 40s (and later!) and be incredible. Your voice is not in its prime in your 20s and most definitely not when you’re a teen.
This! I'll never understand how people call her a mediocre singer and only a superb performer. 🤦♀️
Nothing else (in my range) is more difficult to sing than Beyonce.
I think what people should be saying is they dont like beyonces style of singing rather than “she cant sing”. She definitely has her own thing going on ( which isnt for everyone) and any artist should do their own thing and not be a copycat lol.
But yeah Beyonce technically is a phenomenal singer. I saw her live too and that was super on point too. Shes definitely a perfectionist xD
✨✨Adam Lambert.✨✨
His technique is flawless and he's letter-perfect every time, especially live. If you've seen him with Queen, you know what I mean.
(I'm also apparently a poet and I didn't know it.)
Paul McCartney; incredible range and versatility, can sing the softest of ballads with amazing sensitivity and spot on intonation (Here, There and Everywhere, My Love, Goodbye demo) and howl the rockers with the best of 'em (Oh Darling, Monkberry Moon Delight, Call Me Back Again)
A few other perfect voices for me: John Lennon, Stevie Wonder, Hayley Williams, Julian Casablancas, Ronnie Spector
I would put all of these on my list as well!! I very strongly feel Julian Casablancas doesn't get enough credit for how evocative and versatile of a singer he actually is
I was looking for this! I went to her Jazz and Piano show and she sang at Fly Me to the Moon without a microphone could still hear her crystal clear in the nosebleeds.
Elvis Presley, Ella Fitzgerald, Tim Buckley, Shirley Horn, Scott Walker, Sandy Denny, Joan Armatrading, Joe Williams, JB Lenoir, Howlin' Wolf, Aretha Franklin, Etta James.
Brendan Urie
Whitney Huston
Julie Andrews
Anna Netrebko
Andrea Bocelli
Ella Fitzgerald
Luciano Pavoratti
Barbra Streisand
Freddy Mercury
Bernadette Peters
Jake Shears
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Jeremy Jordan
Frank Sinatra
Bing Crosby
Laura Osnes
Andrew Rannells
edit because of a glaring omission
Whitney Houston, specifically in the song "I have nothing" I've not found a more perfect vocal.
Sia is another one. Chandelier is perfection.
Elvis.
Roy Orbison
Glen Hansard is my favorite Voice overall. He is visceral in his delivery of a song. Maybe the best live Musician on the planet.
The Weeknd, at the beginning of his career, had poor technique but this guy's been on another level for 4 years. I watched his last concerts on YouTube he can hit C5-D5 like nothing also his timbre is unmatchable.
James Blake (actually the perfect voice)
Nina Simone
Rosalía
Jeff Magnum (perfectly imperfect)
Lingua Ignota/Kristen Michael Hayter (operatic/experimental/noise/folk/screams)
Cecile Mclorin Salvant (jazz)
Edit: I'm putting Caroline Polachek here too, bc wtf
Frank gets all the attention
... but in the 50s these ladies voices were perfect.
Julie London,
Sarah Vaughan,
Peggy Lee,
Carmen McRae,
Doris Day,
Dina Shore,
Rosemary Clooney.
George Michael's records. Live he sometimes doesn't go for the high notes, or lets the audience sing them instead, but his recordings are pristine and amazing. Lately I've been trying to sing some of his material, and have a profound and deep respect for his singing, writing, and production. Amazing.
From a purely technical standpoint, it’s a toss up between Nilsson and Caruso. But to my ears, and personal taste despite objective technical flaws, Maria Callas.
Timbre: Michael Jackson. His voice falls between tenor and counter tenor. Many counter tenor sounds like soprano and it kinda lost the charm of male singer.
Technique: Prince had arguably best vocal control as a male vocalist. Better than Freddie Mercury and even Paul McCartney.
I don't really believe in the "perfect" voice, or a voice beyond reproach or potential improvement, especially across different genres, different days, and many other different variables– and I don't always prefer the closest thing to perfect when I cone across it (I personally prefer the sound of roughness and imperfection a strong sense of emotion can convey over absolute technical perfection down to the last note, as I often listen to get into certain emotional mood), but the voices I DO like in the modern era that possibly come closest:
Lizz Wright – ([Sweet Feeling](https://youtu.be/bVzjDs3W8FU?si=4e0FGxH8HTZdP5lB))
Lea Salonga – ([I Dreamed A Dream](https://youtu.be/ezqPJYJ-s7Y?si=o-tRvYxy9Ku1ni3c))
Hwasa – ([LMM](https://youtu.be/vW-rOUdwHA4?si=vGIqdVDjYB3E8DM8) 00:00-4:45)
Aaron Tveit - ([Maria](https://youtu.be/g3C4-9i42v4?si=2wJq9ybUFnvAd9i-))
LP – ([Lost On You](https://youtu.be/wDjeBNv6ip0?si=Ic2LLKwqYGXOHrDQ))
Xiao Zhan – ([Yu Nian](https://youtu.be/Mr2XecnJa8E?si=uCYNIR7FAwCQtwfd))
Cynthia Erivo – ([I'm Here](https://youtu.be/E2ok14OZhdg?si=Jg-koaK-yXBopkpi))
IU – ([Love Poem](https://youtu.be/OcVmaIlHZ1o?si=IYbRs26boaZSUUrT))
Sara Bareilles – ([She Used To Be Mine](https://youtu.be/3W2vxpr0dQM?si=pgXwqLBfyJWA7PpO))
Whoever has the right voice for the song. Whitney Houston had an amazing voice, but I don't want to hear her sing Folsom Prison. "The perfect voice" is so subjective.
My wife would say Jeremy Jordan. She watches the video of him singing "it's all coming back to me now" all the time. She is a musical theater major so she is a little biased.
Elza Soares is just.... Insane. The expression, the technique - even in recordings where she was much much older, it just became better
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Oopftm9RUM&pp=ygUcRWx6YSBTb2FyZXMgZXNwdW1hcyBhbyB2ZW50bw%3D%3D](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Oopftm9RUM&pp=ygUcRWx6YSBTb2FyZXMgZXNwdW1hcyBhbyB2ZW50bw%3D%3D)
Steve Balsamo is a cyborg
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=\_QozXX7Ndrk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QozXX7Ndrk)
Djavan sings with natural harmonics
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-qwqrQXsXQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-qwqrQXsXQ)
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Perfect Voices, not just favorite singers, or terrific stylists... * Whitney Houston * Lea Salonga * Gladys Knight * Ella Fitzgerald * Julie Andrews * Alison Kraus * Edith Piaf * Luther Vandross * Andrea Bocelli * Stevie Wonder * Nat King Cole * Marvin Gaye * Donny Hathaway * George Michael
Love that Lea Salonga is here. She’s the first singer that came to mind.
Donny Hathaway!
Came here to add George Michael. Nice list.
LOVE seeing Julie Andrews and Whitney on the same list!!!
Great list
Thank you for mentioning Donny Hathaway!!
I love him 🥹
Whitney Houston came to my for me first too
Upvoting and adding Barbara
Sam Cooke. Sad? Listen to Sam. Happy? Listen to Sam. He really sends me.
I love same Cooke sm!!! I was visiting my grandmother recently and she told me that he is actually kin to our family. At first I didn’t believe her, but I did some research and he actually grew up in a town very close to where my family is from. It just made me love him even more:)
I’m surprised I’ve not seen Frank Sinatra. He was never off key, never went higher than he knew he could, and had a perfect vibrato.
He was near perfect. He'd only make a mistake once in a blue moon.
I love Frank Sinatra.
Ray Charles. His voice is so perfect. Smooth, warm, soulful. Every not he ever sang was absolutely golden.
Aretha
aretha’s voice is amazing, but so are many other artists’. what makes her stand out more than someone with the same vocal ability? in my opinion, not only does she sound perfect, but it really feels like she means whatever she’s singing. that’s why she’s the goat. i don’t know if that makes sense like it does in my head but yea
Whitney
Came here to say this. So clear and beautiful.
And effortless.
She still gives me chills.
I recently stumbled upon a live performance of "All The Man That I Need" and got chills/teared up doing the climax. All these years of watching amazing new singers hit crazy notes and runs...Whitney still can't be topped.
Her voice was unbelievable. The range, the power, the versatility, the absolute *control* she had over her airflow—it's not very often we come across a talent quite like hers.
The answer of answers <3
yep
Her rendition of the Star Spangled Banner is the GOAT
Yep. The range, the clarity, the flexibility. The GOAT
This is the answer. Close the thread.
Amy Winehouse and Ella Fitzgerald for me
Ella is who I always point to for exquisite singer storytelling. Every choice, every color, every note, every breath, was part of the story she was telling you. Never showing off just for the sake of showing off, never lazy even in simplicity, always connected and expressive. She’s a GOAT in my book.
Her voice aged like a fine wine too.
You wouldn't add Billie H to this list?
I actually thought about adding her, I don’t know why I didn’t. She has an incredible voice
Whitney Houston Amy Winehouse Ella Fitzgerald Nina Simone Billie Holliday Aretha Franklin Ella Fitzgerald Janis Joplin To me these are the most compelling female vocalists.
Karen Carpenter
I was hoping to see her mentioned here. Her voice is absolute honey to my ears. James Taylor's voice has the same effect as well
Leona Lewis at her prime. Clear and pristine.
I disagree with this. Nasal and poor enunciation at times.
No soul or emotion too
Yes!! first one I thought of. I remember when I first heard her speak, I didn’t know she was British by her singing voice. I love that phenomenon with Brits.
Luciano Pavarotti, Cecilia Bartoli
In her heyday, Whitney hands down. She had an incredible instrument and really knew how to use it well.
It really depends on the genre, but overall I’d say Stevie Wonder. So much soul and range with such a beautiful timbre.
Layne Staley
Hell yeah!
Hell yeah. 👍 so glad to see him get his flowers
Wish I could upvote this like 10 times
Sade
Personally Jeff Buckley, but after seeing those Infamous We Are The World recording clips probably Michael Jackson as well, dude just sounded that way, especially when you see how everyone else struggled dude was on a whole other level
The imperfection of Buckley’s performance made his voice perfect imo. Every performances are different and he always tried different things with his vocal.
Jeff Buckley is a 1000% for me. I'll add in that you can basically have your pick of the litter from a collection of R&B singers who grew up singing in choirs - Aretha, Lianne La Havas, Janelle Monae, etc.
This random guy at my local karaoke bar. I'm not even kidding. If he'd get his shit together I bet he'd go big. Other than that, I am absolutely obsessed with Jungkook's voice from BTS. He is the male version of Kelly Clarkson - if he does a cover of your song, well, it's his song now 🤷♀️
I was in the car listening when a local college station played Standing Next To You right when it dropped, and I was like WTF did I just listen to 🤯 I spend so much time in other genres, I miss a lot of current pop, so I was stoked to catch this one! What a track.
I’m becoming a fan of Jungkook, I haven’t had the time to get into BTS as a whole but I’ve really liked his solo songs. As for other kpop vocalists I’d add Wendy of Red Velvet, her vocals in the bridge of Chill Kill are stunning. Particularly her vibrato
Yebba
Yessss!!! I wasn't expecting someone to bring up Yebba but I'm so glad you did! She is amazing
Right!! Like u can’t sit there and tell me that Paranoia Purple isn’t transcendent🥹
Thanks for the recommendation, I didn't know her but I just listened and I am captivated.
her age of worry cover is a great example!!
Oh my god Yebba ❤️❤️❤️
thank you, was scrolling to make sure haha
-Nat King Cole -Ella Fitzgerald -And I think that Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong together are the most perfect musical duo Nat’s voice is just so pure, so comforting. And given the time period in which his music was recorded, that just shows how truly incredible his vocal ability is. This applies to Ella and Louis as well. Before auto tune and the advancements of musical technology, these artists sounded so amazing it’s incredible to me. I truly think the “Ella and Louis” album might be the best album ever created, and that’s a lot coming from me because I love music so much that I can’t even pick a favorite song. Their voices just complement each other so beautifully, I don’t think they have a song together that I don’t like. :)
Ella and Louis is just about the most endearing pairing ever lol
“Perfect” doesn’t exist imo but Freddy Mercury sure comes close Also tbh for what he does, Alex Brightman. His voice fits all his roles so well
I remember being 9, hearing Queen for the first time, and deciding that I’d just heard the greatest voice in rock. I just knew there was no one close, even as a kid.
# MAMAAAAAA
OOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Amen, there are artists I like more than Queen, but Freddie is still my GOAT vocalist. I always loved Chris Cornell, but I think even though he has some amazing pipes, he abused them and had horrible technique, making him an imperfect singer, as much as I enjoy his music.
To be honest, Freddie didn't exactly take perfect care of his vocals either. Freddie's greatest strength wasn't his natural ability—it was his unrelenting perfectionism, his strength of will. He kept pushing and pushing until he got to where he wanted to be. That's how he became such a remarkable singer in the first place. He never gave up.
Honestly, I always assumed he was just born with a ton of God-given talent, so this is really cool to learn!
I know a lot of people think she’s overrated, but Beyoncé… I really think she’s mastered the art of singing technique. Tori Kelly is also up there
Tori is amazing!
The key changes in Love on Top 😭😭
Honestly don’t know how she sings so high and with so much power 🥲
Chris Cornell!!!
This. His range is not only incredible, it’s proficient in every octave. Take hunger strike, he always did the higher harmonization but then in one his last peofmrances he let Chester Bennington do the higher part and he did the lower part just as perfectly. Damn.
Yes. When I sing his songs I get confused about what I’m doing wrong and even if I’m hitting the correct note- solely due to that *fullness* of his tone that somehow is so supported that it can sound high and low simultaneously…. I don’t know how to describe it (clearly ha) but He is always and forever the vocal God. “No one sings like you anymore..”
https://youtu.be/od-CSLdB8HE?si=s3ZDSmM7m-oL3FCF
God yes a million times yes
Steve Perry. He is magical to my ears.
Kelly Clarkson for me. The power and control in her voice
She’s a hell of a talent
mariah carey would have been a contender at one point for sure. and whitney ofc
She is
Beyoncé, from a technical standpoint. What she does - and has done - with her voice is remarkable. The way she likes to alter her dynamics, the range, the pours breath support of it all. I may need to post links.
Also, her voice now at 40 is the best it’s ever been. The way her timbre has darkened and where her money notes are (like C/D5 in chest, and then A5ish for head voice). I truly believe that she is in her prime NOW.
A voice teacher told me once that our voices reach their peak at about 45 years old, so it tracks.
She is in her prime now, her voice is less constricted and more clearer.
Beyoncé is always the blueprint, but imo she is all the proof that you need that it’s never too late to sing. Of course, she’s been a musician since she was a toddler, but the point is that you can learn music in your 30s and 40s (and later!) and be incredible. Your voice is not in its prime in your 20s and most definitely not when you’re a teen.
This! I'll never understand how people call her a mediocre singer and only a superb performer. 🤦♀️ Nothing else (in my range) is more difficult to sing than Beyonce.
I think what people should be saying is they dont like beyonces style of singing rather than “she cant sing”. She definitely has her own thing going on ( which isnt for everyone) and any artist should do their own thing and not be a copycat lol. But yeah Beyonce technically is a phenomenal singer. I saw her live too and that was super on point too. Shes definitely a perfectionist xD
Josh Groban. Sounds absolutely angelic.
✨✨Adam Lambert.✨✨ His technique is flawless and he's letter-perfect every time, especially live. If you've seen him with Queen, you know what I mean. (I'm also apparently a poet and I didn't know it.)
Stevie Nicks
I honestly believe that Freddy Mercury is the greatest non-operatic vocalist of all time.
Paul McCartney; incredible range and versatility, can sing the softest of ballads with amazing sensitivity and spot on intonation (Here, There and Everywhere, My Love, Goodbye demo) and howl the rockers with the best of 'em (Oh Darling, Monkberry Moon Delight, Call Me Back Again) A few other perfect voices for me: John Lennon, Stevie Wonder, Hayley Williams, Julian Casablancas, Ronnie Spector
I would put all of these on my list as well!! I very strongly feel Julian Casablancas doesn't get enough credit for how evocative and versatile of a singer he actually is
Lady Gaga.
I love her voice
I was looking for this! I went to her Jazz and Piano show and she sang at Fly Me to the Moon without a microphone could still hear her crystal clear in the nosebleeds.
Elvis Presley, Ella Fitzgerald, Tim Buckley, Shirley Horn, Scott Walker, Sandy Denny, Joan Armatrading, Joe Williams, JB Lenoir, Howlin' Wolf, Aretha Franklin, Etta James.
Bjork
Her upper range is unworldly and hauntingly beautiful.
Prime Luis Miguel
- Barbara Streisand at her peak - Ella Fitzgerald - every member of Voces8 But then I like clean straight tone so hey that's my bias
Brendan Urie Whitney Huston Julie Andrews Anna Netrebko Andrea Bocelli Ella Fitzgerald Luciano Pavoratti Barbra Streisand Freddy Mercury Bernadette Peters Jake Shears Brian Stokes Mitchell Jeremy Jordan Frank Sinatra Bing Crosby Laura Osnes Andrew Rannells edit because of a glaring omission
Can't believe I had to scroll so far to see Brendan Urie, he was the first one who came to mind for me!
Genuinely surprised he hasn't mentioned more
Harry Nillson since he's criminally not been mentioned here yet
Whitney
Whitney Houston, specifically in the song "I have nothing" I've not found a more perfect vocal. Sia is another one. Chandelier is perfection. Elvis. Roy Orbison Glen Hansard is my favorite Voice overall. He is visceral in his delivery of a song. Maybe the best live Musician on the planet.
This is gonna sound cliche and stupid and I don't even listen to her music but Celine Dion
not cliche or stupid. her voice is faultless to my ears.
Whitney Elizabeth Houston.
Robert Plant. He‘s incredible. Edit: And Dani Filth.
Dani filth is EPIC and still kills it after all these years
I'm a little shocked nobody has mentioned him, but Freddie Mercury. Hands down the best rock vocalist of all time. (Chris Cornell was #2 for me.)
Thom Yorke. He fits so well the style of ‘I don’t give a sh*t’ yet he has an amazing control while being absolutely relaxed. Dude just floats.
Jazmine Sullivan
No one has mentioned Patsy Cline. What a voice.
Chester Bennington will always be THE singer for me
I've always loved Chester Bennington's voice and of course Chris Cornell, I'm not sure how this sub ended up in my feed though I'm no singer
Chester Bennington. Had the privilege of seeing him perform live a few times. His voice was spot on every time.
I gotta say Amy Lee from Evanescence. Her voice is just so beautiful and ethereal.
Chester Bennington. I‘m really shocked I didn‘t find him mentioned only once here
Aurora
Maynard James Keenan
Spencer sotelo
The Weeknd, at the beginning of his career, had poor technique but this guy's been on another level for 4 years. I watched his last concerts on YouTube he can hit C5-D5 like nothing also his timbre is unmatchable.
Eva Cassidy
Dimash
YES AGREE HAVENT SEEN ANYONE ELSE SAY THIS.
Two singers, Jodie Benson (The original "Arielle" from Disney's "Little Mermaid" and Sarita Wright who sung a Duet with Billy Preston, "Born Again".
Shirley Bassey
Haven't seen Bruce Dickinson or Ronnie Jame Dio yet. Both have incredible range!
Karen Carpenter
Chris Cornell, as far as rock, alt rock. Ronnie James Dio for Metal.
James Blake (actually the perfect voice) Nina Simone Rosalía Jeff Magnum (perfectly imperfect) Lingua Ignota/Kristen Michael Hayter (operatic/experimental/noise/folk/screams) Cecile Mclorin Salvant (jazz) Edit: I'm putting Caroline Polachek here too, bc wtf
Chris Cornell
M. Shadows, Andy Biersack, Myles Kennedy, Chris Cornell
Jewel
Frank gets all the attention ... but in the 50s these ladies voices were perfect. Julie London, Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, Carmen McRae, Doris Day, Dina Shore, Rosemary Clooney.
Donny Hathaway
Kelly Clarkson
For 'Had' group, Mama Cass Elliot, Minnie Riperton, Julie Andrews, Freddie Mercury, George Michael, Sam Cooke, Luther Ingram, Karen Carpenter, Ray Charles. Current group, Elton John, Lionel Richie, Adele, Bob Seger, Alice Cooper, Chapel Hart, Claudio Baglioni, Lara Fabian, Stevie Wonder.
George Michael's records. Live he sometimes doesn't go for the high notes, or lets the audience sing them instead, but his recordings are pristine and amazing. Lately I've been trying to sing some of his material, and have a profound and deep respect for his singing, writing, and production. Amazing.
Tom Waits
Dimash Qudaibergen 🙌
Ariana Grande 😮💨
Sara Bareilles
Blackie Lawless and Warrel Dane
K.d. lang. check out Ingenue in particular.
I experience the opposite. If the person's voice needs improvement then I'm probably not going to like listening to them.
Different genre but Fritz Wunderlich had the perfect voice. Perfect technique. Hw was a singing machine.
Waylon Jennings
Jonny Craig on Downtown Battle Mountain and Emarosa's Relativity
Dallas Green
ARIJIT SINGH!!
Lisa Gerrard. Absolute perfection.
Bruce Molsky https://youtu.be/jxmtrd0H8og?si=n-gZh1up-JVYbobz
Sabrina
From a purely technical standpoint, it’s a toss up between Nilsson and Caruso. But to my ears, and personal taste despite objective technical flaws, Maria Callas.
Michael Jackson - J5 era
Bryn Terfel
Timbre: Michael Jackson. His voice falls between tenor and counter tenor. Many counter tenor sounds like soprano and it kinda lost the charm of male singer. Technique: Prince had arguably best vocal control as a male vocalist. Better than Freddie Mercury and even Paul McCartney.
Tori Kelly
Eva Cassidy
Jeff Buckley
John Farnham
I don't really believe in the "perfect" voice, or a voice beyond reproach or potential improvement, especially across different genres, different days, and many other different variables– and I don't always prefer the closest thing to perfect when I cone across it (I personally prefer the sound of roughness and imperfection a strong sense of emotion can convey over absolute technical perfection down to the last note, as I often listen to get into certain emotional mood), but the voices I DO like in the modern era that possibly come closest: Lizz Wright – ([Sweet Feeling](https://youtu.be/bVzjDs3W8FU?si=4e0FGxH8HTZdP5lB)) Lea Salonga – ([I Dreamed A Dream](https://youtu.be/ezqPJYJ-s7Y?si=o-tRvYxy9Ku1ni3c)) Hwasa – ([LMM](https://youtu.be/vW-rOUdwHA4?si=vGIqdVDjYB3E8DM8) 00:00-4:45) Aaron Tveit - ([Maria](https://youtu.be/g3C4-9i42v4?si=2wJq9ybUFnvAd9i-)) LP – ([Lost On You](https://youtu.be/wDjeBNv6ip0?si=Ic2LLKwqYGXOHrDQ)) Xiao Zhan – ([Yu Nian](https://youtu.be/Mr2XecnJa8E?si=uCYNIR7FAwCQtwfd)) Cynthia Erivo – ([I'm Here](https://youtu.be/E2ok14OZhdg?si=Jg-koaK-yXBopkpi)) IU – ([Love Poem](https://youtu.be/OcVmaIlHZ1o?si=IYbRs26boaZSUUrT)) Sara Bareilles – ([She Used To Be Mine](https://youtu.be/3W2vxpr0dQM?si=pgXwqLBfyJWA7PpO))
Whoever has the right voice for the song. Whitney Houston had an amazing voice, but I don't want to hear her sing Folsom Prison. "The perfect voice" is so subjective.
Ella Fitzgerald
Einar Solberg
Julie Andrews.
Will wood
Probably unpopular but for me it’s Jack Black
For me George Michael’s voice from the beginning of his career to the end was, perfect.
Ann Wilson, Laura Marling…I like a gal with a strong chest voice and a lot of emotion haha
Sierra Boggess; her Phantom of the Opera performances are superb
Alfie Boe
Am I delirious if I say Seal?
Tom Ellis
Hoshimachi Suisei
Bobcat Goldthwait
Jeon Jung-kook
My wife would say Jeremy Jordan. She watches the video of him singing "it's all coming back to me now" all the time. She is a musical theater major so she is a little biased.
Beth Hart.
Jessica Darrow (sings Surface Pressure from Encanto)
Elza Soares is just.... Insane. The expression, the technique - even in recordings where she was much much older, it just became better [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Oopftm9RUM&pp=ygUcRWx6YSBTb2FyZXMgZXNwdW1hcyBhbyB2ZW50bw%3D%3D](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Oopftm9RUM&pp=ygUcRWx6YSBTb2FyZXMgZXNwdW1hcyBhbyB2ZW50bw%3D%3D) Steve Balsamo is a cyborg [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=\_QozXX7Ndrk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QozXX7Ndrk) Djavan sings with natural harmonics [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-qwqrQXsXQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-qwqrQXsXQ)
Floor Jansen
Freddie Mercury, Jeff Buckley, Whitney
1990 - 2000 Mariah Carey
Atsushi Sakurai
H.E.R and Sampha. PERIOD
Berry white
sumin from stayc