Nina Simone was excellent. And apparently towards the end of her life carried around a plastic bag with a gun in.
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Nice!
I like Julie London. I think she sang Cry Me a River? Love that one.
I love Gene Pitney as well. Far too many good songs to mention.
Quote: Griff @ March 13 2011, 12:41 PM GMTI like Nina Simone but she was proper bonkers. I have a friend who went to see her live and he described it as like watching somebody have a mental breakdown sitting at a piano.
That's how I like my artists. If they're sane and well-adjusted, they just aren't trying.
He's a modern singer, but Adam Green can bust out a lovely deep croon when he wants to.
Barry Manilow,the mans a living legend
People make fun of Barry Manilow for his extensive facelifts and large nose, but that man can belt out a song as good as any of the greats can.
Plus his concerts are electrifying.
Quote: Richard Wells @ March 13 2011, 1:00 PM GMTPeople make fun of Barry Manilow for his extensive facelifts and large nose,
These days he resembles an old lesbian.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfafY_EhzoI
The legendary Matt Monro - Walk Away.
Quote: Richard Wells @ March 13 2011, 1:00 PM GMTPeople make fun of Barry Manilow for his extensive facelifts and large nose, but that man can belt out a song as good as any of the greats can.
Plus his concerts are electrifying.
I think he's great, he was on Radio 2 the other morning talking to Chris Evans and he came across really warm and witty too, and they played Copacabana..fab
Quote: Shandonbelle @ March 13 2011, 1:18 PM GMTI think he's great, he was on Radio 2 the other morning talking to Chris Evans and he's came across really warm with witty too, and they played Copacabana..fab
Isn't his face really tight now? Like any wrong move and it'll tear and peel off.
Quote: chipolata @ March 13 2011, 1:19 PM GMTIsn't his face really tight now? Like any wrong move and it'll tear and peel off.
It was a Radio interview, so don't know! I thought he was always proud of his nose though?
Quote: chipolata @ March 13 2011, 1:19 PM GMTIsn't his face really tight now? Like any wrong move and it'll tear and peel off.
That is what it looks like, yea.
Quote: Richard Wells @ March 13 2011, 1:03 PM GMThttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfafY_EhzoI
The legendary Matt Monro - Walk Away.
Lovely, he's done some really good songs, Born Free and We're going to change the world spring to mind.
Quote: Shandonbelle @ March 13 2011, 1:29 PM GMTLovely, he's done some really good songs, Born Free and We're going to change the world spring to mind.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISWOrI0WaLs
Born Free.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG9AkIkSTV8
We're Gonna Change The World.
That reminds me, Vic Reeves can be quite the crooner.