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musicvideohistoryfan · 03-14-2009, 03:51 PM

I'm surprised no one mentioned Dusty Springfield. At least in her heyday of the 1960's very few could touch her diversity of ability to sing. I always thought Dusty was a black woman born in white woman's body.

Another woman that should have been mentioned with a little bit longer heyday shelf life then Dusty was Barbra Streisand (from 1962 - the mid-1990's). I know Miss Streisand is controversial to many, but her voice was probably one of the most purest of all-time and very few could hold the notes the way she could.

I'm glad someone mentioned Janis Joplin.

I also think in her heyday from the 1960's to the 1980's, Aretha Franklin was probably the best African-American solo female artist of all-time. Her version of "Respect" just grabs you won't let go as far as how well she could belt out tunes.

Two more recent solo female artists I have enjoyed (that I'm a little surprised aren't mentioned here) are Anna Nalik and Michelle Branch.

03-14-2009, 03:51 PM	#89 (permalink)
musicvideohistoryfan Groupie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6	I'm surprised no one mentioned Dusty Springfield. At least in her heyday of the 1960's very few could touch her diversity of ability to sing. I always thought Dusty was a black woman born in white woman's body. Another woman that should have been mentioned with a little bit longer heyday shelf life then Dusty was Barbra Streisand (from 1962 - the mid-1990's). I know Miss Streisand is controversial to many, but her voice was probably one of the most purest of all-time and very few could hold the notes the way she could. I'm glad someone mentioned Janis Joplin. I also think in her heyday from the 1960's to the 1980's, Aretha Franklin was probably the best African-American solo female artist of all-time. Her version of "Respect" just grabs you won't let go as far as how well she could belt out tunes. Two more recent solo female artists I have enjoyed (that I'm a little surprised aren't mentioned here) are Anna Nalik and Michelle Branch.