September 17, 2010

it's friday and i love a list

favorite singers:

1. lyle lovett - say what you will about his looks, the man can sing.  i heart him.
2.  patty griffin - i adore her
3.  bono - best voice ever...no, but his phrasing and tone tug at my heart.
4. angie aparo - not everyone's cup of tea...but the man can wail.
5.  etta james - 'nuff said.
6.  edwin mccain - so what that he hasn't wrote a decent song in a while.  his voice has power and conviction.  (though i was rather swoony about him at one time)
7.  rob thomas - not so much his later stuff....but if you listen to matchbox's early stuff - whoa.
8.  billy joe armstrong - though i tend to wonder about guys that wear more eyeliner than me...
9.  daris rucker - again, not the best voice in the business but, there is something about his voice that i love.
10.  shirley manson - yes...i miss her voice around the radio these days

14 comments:

  1. Love Lyle Lovett and so many more here.

    It's beautiful here in Maryland. Perfect. I hope your weekend is wonderful, Char.

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  2. i'm so excited - i got tickets to see lyle in november and bob dylan in october. *squeal*

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  3. I think I need to widen my horizons. Congrats on your tickets. have a fab weekend. take care.

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  4. You are SUCH a great list maker!
    Brenda

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  5. Lyle Lovett is fantastic! Love his sense of humour:) I did see him once at a live show and it was as good as expected... I have to admit I haven't a clue about more than half of those on your list though!

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  6. I've had a crush on Lyle Lovett for what seems like forever. I never fall for conventionally handsome men, and any man who can sing like that . . . watch out! Oh, and I agree about Shirley Manson. I think my favorite female voices of all time are Nina Simone and Chrissie Hynde. Now you've got me pondering this. Great list, Char! xoxo

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  7. Fantastic list. Combine Lyle and Bono and you've got the perfect man.

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  8. GREAT list. I like, no scratch that. I love everything on this list. Good stuff!

    xo

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  9. honestly i have never listened to any Lyle.. Rob Thomas.. I like and I love Darius!!! he can hold my hand anytime!
    I need inspiration so I'll check out some of the others... thanks for the list!!! :)

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  10. How I love your lists Char...and your music! Have a wonderful weekend! xoxo

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  11. funny...i was just listening to Bob Dylan this morning...congrats on the tickets! Awesome! I also *love* Lyle Lovett, too. Everyone seems to focus on his looks, but if they'd just stop and listen. his voice is wonderful. And, I heart Patty G, too! I love your list this week :)

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  12. Lyle is great and though he isn't classically handsome, there's something about him that appeals to me. Maybe it's what Julia Roberts saw.

    Got to hear a girl butcher 'At Last' at the wedding I attended last month. Was wishing Etta could have been there instead.

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  13. I love most of the voices you mentioned and now I'm excited to have some new ones to check out. Plus, I am thrilled that you'll be swapping along with us. Thanks for joining us.

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i feel as if each comment was between us as we sat and sipped something warm....i love to hear what you're thinking.