Well hello all! Way past time for a blog, I'd say. And I'm not gonna babble about Zelda (just for a minute, don't worry).
So, ShotgunHoward posted his favorites, and has encouraged me to do the same. I decided to list my 10 personal favorite singers of all time (of all time). These 10 are the ones that I personally feel are the greats, the legends. It's a relatively lose list until the top 3, too; they're all amazing.
I don't expect anyone to be like, "Oh! I love that song, listen to it all the time", but these are my greats and maybe you'll discover something new (or...old, I guess).
#10 Louis Armstrong
Definitely a very unique voice, instantly recognizable, and addictive.
#9 Nat King Cole
A voice like butter.
#8 Perry Como
Perry is just great. His style is amazing (even ol' Dino took a bit from it) with a lot of power to back it up.
#7 Doris Day
Not to spoil the rest of the list, but, spoiler, I hold Doris Day as my favorite female singer ever.
#6 Sammy Davis, Jr.
I just feel like I'm going to explode when Sammy sings this song live. Or any song. So much power in such a little package, and so many different talents. A consummate entertainer.
#5 Ricky Nelson
Omg so hot, dem lips.... *ahem* Ricky's voice just gives me butterflies every time. He stands apart from Elvis, but he's in the same lovely vein. Elvis even said if he's the king, Ricky's the prince. Agreed.
#4 Bing Crosby
This is where modern music started, imho. Bing pioneered singing with a microphone, after all. Bing really is the ultimate. But there are three people I enjoy even more.
#3 Frank Sinatra
Frank's distinct phrasing and accent, his panache, and just his voice in general--all amazing. Plus, he's sexy without even being that physically attractive other than #demblueeyes. ...Cos...that...uh, I needed to share that, I guess. Sorry.
#2 Elvis Presley
AHHHHH OMG ELVIS OMG!!!!!! I think that sums it up for me. I love everything about Elvis.
#1 Dean Martin
I don't think I'm surprising anyone here. The bestest voice ever? Check? Handsomest man ever? Check. Plus, #demmanlyeyebrows. HA! Snuck that in. (Also, sexiest hands ever. Again, I'm sorry.) Honestly though, just watch that clip. He's so funny. And gorgeous. And just...everything wonderful
There we have it. Hope you enjoyed and thanks for reading Bonus, for funsies: