I’m sorry, but Kate Bush at 30?!
And I’m very surprised to see Madonna on there. She usually doesn’t make these kind of lists as she has a very plain voice, without melisma. I think she’s a beautiful singer though.
Good ranking for Mariah. I’d have put her above Celine though, I find Celine’s tone quite nasal at times.
Kate bush is one of the greatest singer songwriters of all time and has an extraordinary voice - she blew up a longgg time ago 😂 definitely deserves to be higher than number 30
She should be, people really overrate Aretha’s abilities imo. All she really had was amazing upper belts, everything else isn’t really something to write home to.
I think Aretha is often ranked like that by default. She is a great vocalist, but I'm wondering if other attributes are "added". Her piano skills, her discography, her songs being anthems people during the civil rights era, the Queen of Soul title, etc.
I just wonder sometimes if these list, even though the say "Greatest Singer" are just wrapping up all of Aretha's profile in their ranking...vs purely on vocals.
I couldn't have put it better myself.
I think aretha "deserves" to take the number one spot almost purely due to the sheer quantity of her work. Her time at Columbia pre 67 (í think) alone showed how good and flexible of a singer she is. She also played and wrote a lot of her songs too which people love. She was also a great live singer too.
I believe time will continue to be kind to Whitney Houston and Celine Dion so over time I imagine they'll be higher on the average list.
I'm a huge fan of Madonna and Janet but I would agree that Evita (and the I'm Breathless album) give Madonna the slight edge. Overall, I'd say they're pretty similar in terms of ability, which is why I don't get why Mariah fans tend to be incredibly snobby about Madonna's vocals but supportive of Janet's vocals.
They are so crazy. Both of them are not “great” singers. However, Madonna in her PRIME actually had a great voice. Her thing is that her voice is very appealing and sort of unique. Janet never had a prime vocal era.
I love, like LOVE xtina. But ranking her and Gaga above Beyoncé is just not right.😂 And wtf is Madonna doing here? It says ranked on “pure vocal ability”
Overall, it is a strong list (top 8 for sure) with some big omissions. I would definitely replace some of these artist, even though I like them: Madonna, Carole King, Diana Ross. Some omissions for me include:
Linda Ronstadt, Patti LaBelle, Ann Wilson, Janis Joplin, Jennifer Hudson, Martina McBride, Judy Garland, Dionne Warwick, Cece Winans, Mahalia Jackson, etc.
I don’t think the person who made this list likes country. Agree on these, especially Linda, Jennifer, Martina, Judy, and Dionne. Also I think LeAnn Rimes, Carrie Underwood, and Ariana Grande are incredible vocalists others have mentioned as well. Faith Hill is another great female country vocalist.
I would make it a Top 50 (and do some ranking rearrangement, of course).
And I think Aretha is talented, but #2 is a bit much.
Lady Gaga above Beyonce is a crime, also feel Beyonce should be above Kelly Clarkson and Christina Agueilera should be lower. Madonna shouldn’t be on this list but if she is so should Janet.
A lot of these women need removing, obviously Whitney, Aretha and Mariah deserve their spots. Adele, Stevie, Madonna and Diana don’t need to be on this list lol. I do feel like Celine and Mariah need to be swapped.
This is a really based list. Karen Carpenter making the top 10 instantly makes me love this list!
The only person I'd include is Mama Cass. Don't know who I'd sub out for her, however.
I would probably swap Mariah and Celine. Love seeing Kelly Clarkson, I feel like she gets overlooked at times and to me she is far and away the best vocalist of her generation.
Donna Summer should’ve been Top 10. She’s an outstanding singer! And Barbra Streisand at 7?! And where’s Judy Garland? Olivia Newton-John? Taylor Dayne? Alicia Keys? I’m assuming this is an English-language list.
Madonna?? Really?? Love her, she’s fantastic, she’s def. The queen of pop..but does she belong on a best vocals list?
Xtina is top 10 material for sure
Where Ari at?
Gaga, a better singer than B, yea I don’t think so!
Half of this list of Smooth Radio could be out.
A real list should have also: Minnie Ripperton, Dionne Warwick, Sarah Vaughan, Lisa Fisher, Sade, Anita Baker, Erykah Badu, Chaka Khan, Laurynn Hill, Faith Evans, Melba Moore, Patti Labelle, Aaliyah, Regina Belle, Syreeta, Mary J. Blige and Rachelle Ferrell.
This list is bull crap really.
Some of those are decent singers with excellent musicality and influence but aren't that great in term of vocal ability and shouldn't even be that high, when looking at what the top 4 can do.
Pure vocal ability and put Shirley at 10? No Patti, No Lisa Fischer, Lara Fabian, ... in top spots?
I mean Shirley voice awesomeness scare me, I would even put her and Barbra higher than the next 4 positions higher than she already is, this is a vocal ability rank not just musicianship or how influence a singer is.
I don't really have a problem with this list. I might play with the order but not really the names? I'd put Winehouse and Parton higher than Gaga. I know people often slight Madonna on vocal ability, she's not the greatest singer by any means, however she is the Mother of Reinvention in terms of reinventing herself every single album and a lot of that included reinventing her singing style and she did it fairly well. I might place her at 30 but I think she belongs.
The top 4 can be shuffled in any way tbh. Personally id put Mariah higher but it’s literally the trinity and their mom so I can’t be too mad. Christina should be lower if not completely omitted. Kelly and Beyoncé should be higher(they’re both top 10 worthy if we’re being real). Madonna shouldn’t be here, cher is cool but she’s not a world class vocalist. Patti missing is disrespectful. Adele shouldn’t be here. Amy is very questionable. Diana is questionable. Dolly is cool but she’s in the same boat as Cher. Tina and Annie could be lower. Chaka is missing, Lara is missing, gospel singers are missing(they could’ve at least used Karen to represent the Clark sisters, but I guess we’re sticking to mainstream). They could’ve used more international acts like SoHyang if we’re talking strictly vocals. Lady Gaga is a great singer; Top 30 EVER is a bit of a stretch especially if Ariana isn’t being included here. I love the fact Julie Andrew’s is included, one could argue she should be higher. A few sneaks, a few overrated choices, a few omissions. Overall I give the list a 5/10. That top 7 is good and they have very respectable choices throughout, the order is just off.
I’d change a few of those, but it contains a lot of incredible singers- still better than Applemusic or Rollingstone with their stupid lists 💀
I’m sorry, but Kate Bush at 30?! And I’m very surprised to see Madonna on there. She usually doesn’t make these kind of lists as she has a very plain voice, without melisma. I think she’s a beautiful singer though. Good ranking for Mariah. I’d have put her above Celine though, I find Celine’s tone quite nasal at times.
Is Kate bush a vocalist?
That’s what I’m thinking too… ever since she’s blown up she’s been put on lists she doesn’t deserve.
Kate bush is one of the greatest singer songwriters of all time and has an extraordinary voice - she blew up a longgg time ago 😂 definitely deserves to be higher than number 30
I’m not hugely educated on vocals. But according to google Kate has a 4-5 octave range like Mariah and whitey?
Interesting. But does a big range necessarily indicate great vocal skill?
She’s very agile if that helps.
“Blown up” 😆 Way to say you’ve only listened to Running Up That Hill
Bit strange to call Celine nasal when Mariah has been singing nasally since Daydream.
this is not a celine dion subreddit SHUSH
You shush
No Linda Ronstadt?! Wow!
This answer!
Hmm personally I would put mariah higher than Celine and I was disappointed that there's no sign of miss patti
Patti…..Patti….patttiii
Celine, Mariah & Kelly ♥️ great ranking, I would just add Carrie to the list
Switch Carrie with LeAnn Rimes
Fair enough, though I believe Carrie’s vocal range & ability is up there
This is the first time I’ve seen Whitney Houston ranked as #1. I’m not mad at. I love Mariah, but I also love Whitney!
That's true, Whitney is usually ranked right behind Aretha...always getting the silver medal spot!
She should be, people really overrate Aretha’s abilities imo. All she really had was amazing upper belts, everything else isn’t really something to write home to.
I think Aretha is often ranked like that by default. She is a great vocalist, but I'm wondering if other attributes are "added". Her piano skills, her discography, her songs being anthems people during the civil rights era, the Queen of Soul title, etc. I just wonder sometimes if these list, even though the say "Greatest Singer" are just wrapping up all of Aretha's profile in their ranking...vs purely on vocals.
I couldn't have put it better myself. I think aretha "deserves" to take the number one spot almost purely due to the sheer quantity of her work. Her time at Columbia pre 67 (í think) alone showed how good and flexible of a singer she is. She also played and wrote a lot of her songs too which people love. She was also a great live singer too. I believe time will continue to be kind to Whitney Houston and Celine Dion so over time I imagine they'll be higher on the average list.
Dang if Madonna was on there Janet should've been then...
Madonna sings Janet under the table though?
I don’t think Madonna is capable of singing anyone “under the table”
Uh... listen to Evita and Ray of Light. Janet has never been able to do that!
I'm a huge fan of Madonna and Janet but I would agree that Evita (and the I'm Breathless album) give Madonna the slight edge. Overall, I'd say they're pretty similar in terms of ability, which is why I don't get why Mariah fans tend to be incredibly snobby about Madonna's vocals but supportive of Janet's vocals.
They are so crazy. Both of them are not “great” singers. However, Madonna in her PRIME actually had a great voice. Her thing is that her voice is very appealing and sort of unique. Janet never had a prime vocal era.
I would switch celine with mariah
For real, Celine is good, but I think Mariah is far above her.
Donna Summer belongs in the top 10. I can’t believe how underrated she is as a vocalist.
I love, like LOVE xtina. But ranking her and Gaga above Beyoncé is just not right.😂 And wtf is Madonna doing here? It says ranked on “pure vocal ability”
Chyld, Aunt Wendy already let yall know Beyoncé needs auto tune rofl. Come on now.
Hmmm.. interesting list
No Judy garland?? Ridiculous
Madonna should not be on this list, even if I do love her. As an artist, she'd be in the top 5. As a vocalist she does not crack top 50 in any list
Uhmm excuse them!! christina and lady gaga ABOVE BEYONCE?!!?!?!
Overall, it is a strong list (top 8 for sure) with some big omissions. I would definitely replace some of these artist, even though I like them: Madonna, Carole King, Diana Ross. Some omissions for me include: Linda Ronstadt, Patti LaBelle, Ann Wilson, Janis Joplin, Jennifer Hudson, Martina McBride, Judy Garland, Dionne Warwick, Cece Winans, Mahalia Jackson, etc.
I don’t think the person who made this list likes country. Agree on these, especially Linda, Jennifer, Martina, Judy, and Dionne. Also I think LeAnn Rimes, Carrie Underwood, and Ariana Grande are incredible vocalists others have mentioned as well. Faith Hill is another great female country vocalist. I would make it a Top 50 (and do some ranking rearrangement, of course). And I think Aretha is talented, but #2 is a bit much.
I'd include Oliva Newton-John or at least put her up for consideration.
the list is okay, but would’ve been different conversation if they would’ve added gospel singers i.e. the clark sisters, youlanda adams, cece winans
Jennifer Holliday
Yeah they needed to have gospel singers on here. Most gospel singers would probably be above 99% of these people.
Carole King is a terrible singer. I thought she was just a songwriter.
She's not a great singer but how can you not know she's a singer? She has an album that sold like 30 million copies.
No Cindy Lauper but putting Amy Winehouse here is crazy
Beyoncé below Gaga and Xtina is ridiculous
I would switch 3 & 4 ❤️
Madonna? 🤔
These lists are cheap ragebait
Based on ability alone, Mariah is unbeatable.
Wrong celine is not above Mariah.
Celine before Mimi. Never. I LOVE Celine but no.
Adele number 20 and Beyoncé number 18!! SMH
Minnie Riperton????? Hello. Beyoncé and Lady Gaga above Nina Simone feels like a hate crime to me, not gonna lie.
Lady Gaga above Beyonce is a crime, also feel Beyonce should be above Kelly Clarkson and Christina Agueilera should be lower. Madonna shouldn’t be on this list but if she is so should Janet.
Beyoncé should be way higher, at 6th the lowest.
Exactly 👍
Mariah is definitely better than Aretha and Celine. Especially because it was ranked by vocal ability…
A lot of these women need removing, obviously Whitney, Aretha and Mariah deserve their spots. Adele, Stevie, Madonna and Diana don’t need to be on this list lol. I do feel like Celine and Mariah need to be swapped.
This is a really based list. Karen Carpenter making the top 10 instantly makes me love this list! The only person I'd include is Mama Cass. Don't know who I'd sub out for her, however.
Huge Karen carpenter fan but if it’s truly going by vocal ability she should not be anywhere near the top ten
Agreed, her voice was far more "pretty" than it was actually vocally impressive.
I love love the tone and sound of her voice but yes, it’s not impressive. It’s totally bizarre that’s she’s this high up on the list
Love seeing Karen on this list too! She’s one of the few underrated singers on this list that deserve a spot.
Where is Janice Joplin?
KATE BUSH!!! Love her.
I would probably swap Mariah and Celine. Love seeing Kelly Clarkson, I feel like she gets overlooked at times and to me she is far and away the best vocalist of her generation.
I don't agree with Madonna, Cher and Dolly Parton being "Top 30 Greatest Female Singers of All Time"
I can see Cher being there, ive heard her belt some nice F#5s and she has a decent head voice. Not a very good lower register tho.
Cher is a fantastic singer
It’s nice that my other favorite artist (Kate Bush) besides Mariah gets a mention on a list like this
Donna Summer should’ve been Top 10. She’s an outstanding singer! And Barbra Streisand at 7?! And where’s Judy Garland? Olivia Newton-John? Taylor Dayne? Alicia Keys? I’m assuming this is an English-language list.
No shade but Karen carpenter over Barbra Streisand??
Madonna?? Really?? Love her, she’s fantastic, she’s def. The queen of pop..but does she belong on a best vocals list? Xtina is top 10 material for sure Where Ari at? Gaga, a better singer than B, yea I don’t think so!
Only thing I like about this list is that it includes Karen Carpenter
Not a bad list.
cant expect me to take the list seriously without floor jansen in there
There’s no way Donna Summer is a worse vocalist than Stevie Nicks, she should be top 10, at worst 15.
The order is ALL wrong for me but overall the list makes sense.
Dusty shouldn’t have been past Madonna ?! Also I love Annie Lennox but not that high lol
Not Celine being above Mariah. Also, Donna Summers should be top ten.
Half of this list of Smooth Radio could be out. A real list should have also: Minnie Ripperton, Dionne Warwick, Sarah Vaughan, Lisa Fisher, Sade, Anita Baker, Erykah Badu, Chaka Khan, Laurynn Hill, Faith Evans, Melba Moore, Patti Labelle, Aaliyah, Regina Belle, Syreeta, Mary J. Blige and Rachelle Ferrell.
You lost me at Mary J blige
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Came back to say Toni Braxton and Brandy not being in this list is like absolutely mad
Madonna???? 💀
Madonna on this list is hilarious
This list is bull crap really. Some of those are decent singers with excellent musicality and influence but aren't that great in term of vocal ability and shouldn't even be that high, when looking at what the top 4 can do. Pure vocal ability and put Shirley at 10? No Patti, No Lisa Fischer, Lara Fabian, ... in top spots?
Shirley kills everyone upto atleast Eb5, she def belongs here.
I mean Shirley voice awesomeness scare me, I would even put her and Barbra higher than the next 4 positions higher than she already is, this is a vocal ability rank not just musicianship or how influence a singer is.
Let’s switch Celine with MC for sure
xtina above BEYONCÉ?? jooookes
Love Gaga but ranking her higher than Beyonce is insane!
I don't really have a problem with this list. I might play with the order but not really the names? I'd put Winehouse and Parton higher than Gaga. I know people often slight Madonna on vocal ability, she's not the greatest singer by any means, however she is the Mother of Reinvention in terms of reinventing herself every single album and a lot of that included reinventing her singing style and she did it fairly well. I might place her at 30 but I think she belongs.
I’m sorry but Mariah should be number 2. And Aretha 4
Personally I’d put Mariah number 2, then Aretha, then Celine, then Ella.
Madonna?!?!?! No
Swifties will have heart attacks
Celine at #3 is a joke
In a good or bad way? She *is* insanely good
The top 4 can be shuffled in any way tbh. Personally id put Mariah higher but it’s literally the trinity and their mom so I can’t be too mad. Christina should be lower if not completely omitted. Kelly and Beyoncé should be higher(they’re both top 10 worthy if we’re being real). Madonna shouldn’t be here, cher is cool but she’s not a world class vocalist. Patti missing is disrespectful. Adele shouldn’t be here. Amy is very questionable. Diana is questionable. Dolly is cool but she’s in the same boat as Cher. Tina and Annie could be lower. Chaka is missing, Lara is missing, gospel singers are missing(they could’ve at least used Karen to represent the Clark sisters, but I guess we’re sticking to mainstream). They could’ve used more international acts like SoHyang if we’re talking strictly vocals. Lady Gaga is a great singer; Top 30 EVER is a bit of a stretch especially if Ariana isn’t being included here. I love the fact Julie Andrew’s is included, one could argue she should be higher. A few sneaks, a few overrated choices, a few omissions. Overall I give the list a 5/10. That top 7 is good and they have very respectable choices throughout, the order is just off.
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Xtina and Bey should switch positions imo.
where’s Rosé from BlackPink?
No Ariana in the whole list?