mastershake Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I'm trying to collect some albums from the classic singers of the past - like Etta James, Diana Ross, etc. Wondering what other people's favorite singers were from those days... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Sam CookeSmokey RobinsonDusty SpringfieldOtis ReddingBobby Fuller Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Solomon BurkeJoe CockerVan Morrison Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Noit sure what clasifies as "Clasic singer"....but: Nina Simone ed. oops- just saw the thread title. My bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NightOfJoy Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Sarah VaughanBillie HolidayElla FitzgeraldLena HorneRuth BrownEdith Piaf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Billie Holiday died in 1959. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxiebean Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Aretha Franklin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 A lot of biggies have already been mentioned but these dudes definitley belong on the list: Bill WithersIsaac HayesAl Green Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Marvin Gaye, James Brown are a couple I can think of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Billie Holiday died in 1959.I have this image of you reading 'Billie Holiday' and saying, "I am certain that she died prior to 1960. To the Google!". Seconds later you yelled, "Aha! I knew it! Another opportunity to use the internet to assert my superiority!!". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 David Clayton Thomas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stagerug Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Mavis Staples for sure. And can't forget Tina Turner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LittleSavage Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Allen Toussaint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 james carreddie floyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 It might be fun for you to research certain labels that are considered "classic" Mowtown Stax/Volt Imperial Records Etc, etc. And then find the artists you like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Sarah VaughanBillie HolidayElla FitzgeraldLena HorneRuth BrownEdith PiafMany (if not all) of these folks got started in the 40s and 50s (some in the 30s such as Billie and Ella.) LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bold992003 Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Lonnie MackBuddy GuyEddie FloydCarla Thomas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Joe CockerBowieMama Cass Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NightOfJoy Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Many (if not all) of these folks got started in the 40s and 50s (some in the 30s such as Billie and Ella.) LouieB Yes..........yes...........yes............I went with the greater category of "classic". To all who have been offended by my gross misjudgement, please find it in your hearts to forgive me. To the person who originally posted the question, please dont overlook those gals, each are fantastic in their own way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Yes..........yes...........yes............I went with the greater category of "classic". To all who have been offended by my gross misjudgement, please find it in your hearts to forgive me. To the person who originally posted the question, please dont overlook those gals, each are fantastic in their own way.No problem from me on this, they are all worth everyone's time. I just don't know what classic singers of the 60s and 70s means I guess. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I have this image of you reading 'Billie Holiday' and saying, "I am certain that she died prior to 1960. To the Google!". Seconds later you yelled, "Aha! I knew it! Another opportunity to use the internet to assert my superiority!!". Yeah, you nailed it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakobnicholas Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Charlie Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 MowtownGreat name for a landscaping business. Hows about Freddie Fender?Anne Murray? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Yeah, you nailed it.I'm pretty good with that sort of thing. I get it from my maternal grandmother. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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