Greatest voices of all time (female)

This should not attract any negative remarks from the nattering nebobs of negativism. Take away the PR, the electronics, and the hype who do you think has the greatest female voice of all times?

My choices (in no particular order)

Pat Benatar
Debbie Harry
Annie Lennox
Patsy Cline
Patti Lebelle

Whitney Houston
Toni Braxton
Martina Mcbride
Faith Hill
Cher (very power and deep)

INPO:

Kathleen Turner
Sophia Loren
Marilyn Monroe
Michelle Pfeiffer
Faith Hill

INPO:

Kathleen Turner
Sophia Loren
Marilyn Monroe
Michelle Pfeiffer
Faith Hill Originally Posted by Wizard of Ahhhhs

I didnt know Turner, Loren, Monroe and Pfeiffer were singers

Ann Wilson (of Heart)
Janis Joplin
Etta James
Patty Loveless (best female country singer in my opinion)
Martina McBride
Christina Aguilera
Fontana Bass (of Rescue Me fame)

Whitney Houston (think SB XXVI National Anthem)
Pat Benatar
Martha Davis (the Motels)
Madonna (in the '80s)
Anita Baker
Susanna Hoffs
Chrissie Hynde

Fully agree with:
Janis Joplin
Pat Benatar
Ann Wilson
Christina Aguilera (when she shows a little restraint)
Kathleen Turner (may not be a singer, but in her day, her voice was smoldering)

Some others that I am quite found of:
Johnette Nopalitano of Concrete Blonde Fame
Sarah McLachlan
Cheryl Crow
Lucinda Williams (one of the most expressive voices I have ever heard)
Bonnie Raitt

I like women's voices that are both lower in register and have a little wear and tear that shows their character.

carole king.....if you're too young to know her work, find a copy of "Tapestry"....one of the best albums of all time.

Ann Wilson
Allison Krauss
Sade
Ella Fitzgerald
Etta James
Nancy Wilson (Jazz Singer)
Billie Holiday
Nina Simone
Anita Baker
Christina Aguilera
Carole King
Carly Simon
Queen Latifah (listen to the soundtrack of Living Out Loud, she's got a voice for jazz)
Annie Lennox
Aretha Franklin
K.D. Lang
Linda Ronstadt

Jeez, am I in the right place? No question:

1. Billie Holliday
2. Ella Fitzgerald
3. Sarah Vaughn
4. Diana Krall
5. Stacey Kent

Years ago I saw Ella in concert with Oscar Peterson and Joe Pass. It still sends shivers down my spine. No comparison!

I didn't know Turner, Loren, Monroe and Pfeiffer were singers Originally Posted by dirty dog

Oops, obviously read it wrong. Was just thinking ladies in general, not singers. Nevermind...

Ditto to perhaps every woman listed thus far, with the exception of Alisson Krauss who's nasal twang and poor breath control make me want to hurl.

Sarah Brightman tops my list, and her sister Amanda runs a very close second.

I would also add:

Bonnie Raitt
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Karen Carpenter
Stevie Nicks
Loreena McKennit (google Dantes Prayer)

Have to agree with Loreena McKennit and Sarah Brightman (though I find her hands distracting)

I would like to add Tina Turner to the list if she is not already there.

Cher (very power and deep) Originally Posted by dirty dog

You know how I know that you're gay?

What? No Judy Garland, Liza, or Madonna?