Rate This Singer - Female Edition - Day 20 - Aretha Franklin

[MajesticLion]

Diamonds Are Forever

I would give Shirley an 7 or 8. Not touching Aretha vocally. Shirley's voice was so powerful but that was about the only thing that stood out. She has a tone very similar to Eartha Kitt. Couldn't listen to her all day. You gotta be in the mood for Shirley.

Yeah, it's probably subjective. From a technical standpoint I'd give Mahalia Jackson the edge on gospel. Franklin is just too good in multiple genres to be denied a spot above her.

 

[Archangel]

Yeah, it's probably subjective. From a technical standpoint I'd give Mahalia Jackson the edge on gospel. Franklin is just too good in multiple genres to be denied a spot above her.

Thats a name I haven't heard in a while. Mahalia Jackson is the Queen of gospel music

 

[Pete Wrigley]

I hope that I don't get cooked for this. But if nothing - I am truthful. I have never listened to Aretha Franklin.
I know who she is, I know singers have sang cover versions of her songs, buttttt.. the only song that I heard her sing directly is "Respect".
edit- I'm going to just go ahead and get this out the way- "and " sigghhhhh.

Listen to her song "Angel".

Please, just as a favor to me and let me know what you think. Probably my favorite she's made.

 

[KingJay]

The best vocalist to ever do it
At 73 years old

 

[ultraflexed]

10 isn't high enough
She has given me goosebumps and has brought me to tears on numerous songs
I'll always love this woman.

I can't even make it through this song

Stevie wonder wrote that

 

[Mastamimd]

Anything less than a 10 is either a troll or a lie

 

[Rhapscallion Démone]

7 for being a hater

 

[ultraflexed]

What are you rating her

 

[Po pimp]

I personally think Whitney is a better vocalist, but they’re easily both tens.

 

[Rhapscallion Démone]

What are you rating her

I can't give Whitney a 10 and not give Aretha a 10. She's one of her main influences

 

[Wildhundreds]

The best vocalist to ever do it
At 73 years old

Yeah.. she is 73 here..

Whitney sounded slapped at 50

 

[Archangel]

Yeah.. she is 73 here..

Whitney sounded slapped at 50

In her defense though....drugs

Aretha smoked cigarettes. Amazing how her voice held up.

 

[Po pimp]

I hope that I don't get cooked for this. But if nothing - I am truthful. I have never listened to Aretha Franklin.
I know who she is, I know singers have sang cover versions of her songs, buttttt.. the only song that I heard her sing directly is "Respect".
edit- I'm going to just go ahead and get this out the way- "and " sigghhhhh.

How is this even possible? Are you under the age of 30? If so, I’ll give you a SLIGHT pass...

 

[null]

9/10.
I'd rate both Shirley Bassey and Gladys Knight as 10's.

EDIT: note to self... and Angie Stone

 

[Clayton Endicott]

Stevie wonder wrote that

At only 15 too. Please hold on Stevie