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Following on from Cedric's best Scottish female vocalist thread, I'd like to ask everyone this:
Who's your favourite Scottish male vocalist of all time?
I have a few favourites, some of them being Gerry Rafferty (of "Baker Street" fame), Jack Bruce (formerly of Cream), and Marti Pellow of Wet Wet Wet.
Jeemag_USA
08-Nov-07, 13:31
Following on from Cedric's best Scottish female vocalist thread, I'd like to ask everyone this:
Who's your favourite Scottish male vocalist of all time?
I have a few favourites, some of them being Gerry Rafferty (of "Baker Street" fame), Jack Bruce (formerly of Cream), and Marti Pellow of Wet Wet Wet.
Marti Pellow, where is my bucket [lol]
I am determined not to mention the R word it would be too easy and i can't stand his cockney accent. But here is a few to throw on the fire. Jim Kerr (Simple Minds), Midge Ure (don't like him too much), Andy Stewart (yeeehooo), I like the guy from Snow Patrol but can't remember his name. But I think if I was to state my favourite over recent decades then it has to be BOBBY GILLESPIE from primal Scream!!! My all time favourite without a doubt and probably the best Scottish Vocalist OF ALL TIME EVER has to be ALEX HARVEY, no question, hands down, easy peasy!
recap:
Alex Harvey
Bobby Gillespie
Jim Kerr
Midge Ure
Andy Stewart
R-- S-----t
Jeemag I didnt want to put R-d S-----t down but felt the need
Calum Kennedy Andy Stewart Kenneth Mckellar
Darius (well Ok)
Midge Ure
I have to mention Ronnie Browne and Roy Williamson, otherwise knows as The Corries. Maybe not the best vocalists technically, but their voices fit together perfectly, and listening to songs like Massacre of Glencoe has always sent a shiver up my spine, they're the best at what they do.
rob murray
08-Nov-07, 17:36
Marti Pellow, where is my bucket [lol]
I am determined not to mention the R word it would be too easy and i can't stand his cockney accent. But here is a few to throw on the fire. Jim Kerr (Simple Minds), Midge Ure (don't like him too much), Andy Stewart (yeeehooo), I like the guy from Snow Patrol but can't remember his name. But I think if I was to state my favourite over recent decades then it has to be BOBBY GILLESPIE from primal Scream!!! My all time favourite without a doubt and probably the best Scottish Vocalist OF ALL TIME EVER has to be ALEX HARVEY, no question, hands down, easy peasy!
recap:
Alex Harvey
Bobby Gillespie
Jim Kerr
Midge Ure
Andy Stewart
R-- S-----t
Wee wimpy Booby Gillespie makes Jeid sound like Pavarotti. Alex H, top man, have you heard his early 60's version of shout ? Absolute class rock n roll. Rod the mod is english born so wont count.
Top 5 ( in no order )
1 Alex Harvey
2 Ronald Scott ( Bon to his pals )
3 John Martyn
4 Frankie Miller
5 The geezer oota Nazereth ( Dan McCafferty ? )
thought rod wouldnt count so
Alex Harvey
loganbiffy
08-Nov-07, 18:06
Justin Currie from Del Amitri is pretty good but for me there is no competition! It has to be Simon Neil from Biffy Clyro, a massive range he has and he can scream also!
Mark Rankin....he was the Singer in Gun, great band...fantastic singer.
Giz
rob murray
08-Nov-07, 18:19
Check this one out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1iR2Wi3u5o
Following on from Cedric's best Scottish female vocalist thread, I'd like to ask everyone this:
Who's your favourite Scottish male vocalist of all time?
I have a few favourites, some of them being Gerry Rafferty (of "Baker Street" fame), Jack Bruce (formerly of Cream), and Marti Pellow of Wet Wet Wet.
Marti Pellow, where is my bucket [lol]
I'm laughing my socks off at your response, Jeemag! :lol: I have to admit I prefer Marti with Wet Wet Wet to his solo efforts, (even though I do enjoy those for the most part.) I take it you'll not be rushing to buy Wet Wet Wet's new album "Timeless", then? ;-) It's due out next week with marvellous Marti at the helm once more! :-D
Check this one out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1iR2Wi3u5o
Ahhh yes.....many forget the legend that is Bon Scott was born in Kirriemuir, Scotland
AC/DC....Hands down the best Scottish band ever :)
Giz
What about Deacon Blue ??? any takers
zenmaster
08-Nov-07, 23:26
Pat Kane from Hue and Cry ?
Jeemag_USA
09-Nov-07, 01:11
Seeing as we are dragging up this old wish washy 80's and 90's pop stuff can I also mention Lloyd Cole?? ;)
The Pepsi Challenge
09-Nov-07, 03:28
I would have to say Dick Gaughan. Living legend.
Aaldtimer
09-Nov-07, 03:53
I would have to say Dick Gaughan. Living legend.
TPC, if we're getting into folk singers, I'd have to say Rod Peterson!
Who could forget Robert Wilson?
Seeing as we are dragging up this old wish washy 80's and 90's pop stuff can I also mention Lloyd Cole?? ;)
Hmmm......according to Wikipedia, Lloyd Cole is English, not Scottish! :Razz
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_Cole (http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_Cole)
Righto....
Nobody heard of Billy MacKenzie?? The modern day Bonnie Dundee, that bloke.
Plus George Gallacher (The Poets) and Paul Buchanan (The Blue Nile). Both utter gods in their field!!
rob murray
09-Nov-07, 12:30
Righto....
Nobody heard of Billy MacKenzie?? The modern day Bonnie Dundee, that bloke.
Plus George Gallacher (The Poets) and Paul Buchanan (The Blue Nile). Both utter gods in their field!!
Good shout check, I knew George when I was at university, he was a mature student doing politics. At that time period ,late 80's, he had a wee blues band called The Blues Poets. At the time his first band the Poets were signed ( 1965 ) he was also offered pro terms with Glasgow Celtic, some geezer, amazing harp player and singer. Billy Mac, a one off, not sure about the Blue Nile geezer though
Jeemag_USA
09-Nov-07, 18:31
Hmmm......according to Wikipedia, Lloyd Cole is English, not Scottish! :Razz
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_Cole (http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_Cole)
I thought there was something fishy about him [lol]
theboysintheband
09-Nov-07, 18:40
Billy Mackenzie? Aye he hes a toppin' voice! He dis mean versions of 'Take it easy' and 'Walk of Life'...Seen him live a hundred times, doon in e camps!
Cedric Farthsbottom III
14-Nov-07, 19:53
In vocalist terms I would have to say Frankie Miller.In lyrics and singing his own style of them then its Derek William Dick for me....although his name always sounded FISHy to me:lol:
Dreamweaver
21-Nov-07, 15:19
Edwin Collins is just great.
Edwin Collins is just great.
I recognised the name, but didn't realise Edwyn Collins is a Scot! I loved his catchy hit "A Girl Like You", from 1994. :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwyn_Collins (http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwyn_Collins)
Jeemag_USA
21-Nov-07, 17:41
In vocalist terms I would have to say Frankie Miller.In lyrics and singing his own style of them then its Derek William Dick for me....although his name always sounded FISHy to me:lol:
Good call, was never really a Marillion fan but Fish did have a great voice though, didn't even think about him.
The Pepsi Challenge
22-Nov-07, 01:09
James Brown IS Annie considered getting a singer, for a while. This was our auditioning process: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=8rLMrEqzdwI&feature=related
I think a few of them went on to land jobs in Astronot...
Just jestin', Jeid, just jestin'.... :)
Boozeburglar
23-Nov-07, 19:38
John Martyn has a sublime voice and has written some of the greatest songs ever.
Amongst singers that good there is no hierarchy, merely difference.
Donovan has a beautiful voice.
Bon Scott is the greatest rock singer of all time, if Alex Harvey is squeezed into the 'avante-garde rock' category....
Edwyn Collins is the real deal.
Jeemag_USA
23-Nov-07, 22:20
John Martyn .....Donovan has a beautiful voice.
man its amazing how easy it is to forget some folk, agree on both of these, class!
Talking about forgetting some folk, I forgot to mention Ian Anderson, "The Voice of Jethro Tull"! To be perfectly honest, I only learned within the past few years that he is a Scot. I always thought he was English, as that is how he sounds when he sings.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Anderson_%28musician%29 (http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Anderson_%28musician%29)
Talking about forgetting some folk, I forgot to mention Ian Anderson, "The Voice of Jethro Tull"! To be perfectly honest, I only learned within the past few years that he is a Scot. I always thought he was English, as that is how he sounds when he sings.
There is an old story about a Sutherland man who was having an affair with a farmers wife. One day the farmer comes back from the fields early and finds them together so he goes and gets his shotgun and blasts the man right in his matrimonial prospects with bird shot.
The man runs off and is found naked and bleeding at the side of the A9, they rush him to Raigmore where they pick out the shot then the doctor frowns, shakes his head and says "there is nothing more I can do but if you go up to the fish farm at Strathaird and ask for a man called Ian Anderson he'll be able to help you".
"Is he a surgeon?" asked the man "No" replied the doctor "but he can teach you how to hold it so you don't get your shoes wet".
Jeemag_USA
24-Nov-07, 16:53
There is an old story about a Sutherland man who was having an affair with a farmers wife. One day the farmer comes back from the fields early and finds them together so he goes and gets his shotgun and blasts the man right in his matrimonial prospects with bird shot.
The man runs off and is found naked and bleeding at the side of the A9, they rush him to Raigmore where they pick out the shot then the doctor frowns, shakes his head and says "there is nothing more I can do but if you go up to the fish farm at Strathaird and ask for a man called Ian Anderson he'll be able to help you".
"Is he a surgeon?" asked the man "No" replied the doctor "but he can teach you how to hold it so you don't get your shoes wet".
AAAAAAAAAAARGH HA HA HA HA [lol]
futurelegends
07-Dec-07, 00:00
Fish, Especially his first solo Album.
late to this thread too :)
One name sprang straight to mind, immediately I read the question: Fish. Excellent vocalist (and I still very much like Marillion)
Nik Kershaw was always a pretty excellent musician and clever vocalist too. The Riddle was a terrific track.
Good shout on the Edwin Collins front.
I just recently got introduced to Orange Juice - fantastic band.
I recognised the name, but didn't realise Edwyn Collins is a Scot! I loved his catchy hit "A Girl Like You", from 1994. :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwyn_Collins (http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwyn_Collins)
Not only is he a Scot, but he also lived for a while in Helmsdale! His grandfather lived all his life there, now Edwyn owns his gran'-faither's hoosie. Did a programme on the area for STV, seemed really sincere about it too - loves collecting fossils from the beach apparently...
Dunno if he's been up in a while tho, since he's been extremely unwell. There are few songs about the region one of his solo albums apparently, with lyrics all about the Whaligoe steps!
MagicalTrevor
11-Dec-07, 16:38
Surprised Norman Blake, Raymond McGinley and Gerard Love havent got a mention a.k.a Teenage Fanclub
Jim Hunter - writes and sings with such emotion.....
Boozeburglar
12-Dec-07, 01:45
Edwyn had a stroke, but he is on the up again.
One of my pals is in his band, and it is a funny tale how I met him.
I was trying out a guitar and the assistant (actually owner) was noodling the riff for Girl Like You. I joked to my mate I was with, that is lalala, fed up of it it is all you hear on the radio. Assistant says it is him playing it on the record!
;)
late to this thread too :)
One name sprang straight to mind, immediately I read the question: Fish. Excellent vocalist (and I still very much like Marillion)
Nik Kershaw was always a pretty excellent musician and clever vocalist too. The Riddle was a terrific track.
Nik Kershaw is English, not Scottish, emb123.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nik_Kershaw (http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nik_Kershaw)
I do think that actor/singer John Barrowman (Captain Jack Harkness of Dr Who and Torchwood) has a fabulous voice! He *is* a Scot, although he sounds American. He was born in Glasgow to Scottish parents, and they moved to the USA when he was 8 or 9 years old. When John was 23, he moved back to the UK. His recently released album "Another Side" is testimony to his terrific voice. His cover versions of pop songs from the 70s and 80s are wonderful, and his diction is perfect! :)
Jeemag_USA
21-Dec-07, 14:18
Well I was watching a documentary on the 1960's last night and as a result remembered one glaringly obvious person who has not been mentioned in this thread yet, to be honest I had forgotten he was Scottish until I heard him talking on this documentary about his bands contribution to the British Invasion of the USA in the 60's. And he did sing with one of the best rock bands of all time. And I do think he has to be in with a shout of being in the top 10 male Scottish Vocalists of all time. So this thread needs to have his name in it ;)
10 brownie points for those who can guess who I am talking about?
Clue: ......... Born in Bishopbriggs, to musical parents who moved around a lot, attended 14 different schools before ending up at Bellahouston Acadamey. Studied Jazz and became a double bass player?
Och Jeemag, where's yer glesses, man??? It's Jack Bruce of Cream, and I already mentioned him in the very first post of this thread!!! :Razz :lol:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Bruce (http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Bruce)
http://forum.caithness.org/showthread.php?t=35643 (http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/showthread.php?t=35643)
Jeemag_USA
22-Dec-07, 14:09
Och Jeemag, where's yer glesses, man??? It's Jack Bruce of Cream, and I already mentioned him in the very first post of this thread!!! :lol:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Bruce (http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Bruce)
http://forum.caithness.org/showthread.php?t=35643 (http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/showthread.php?t=35643)
Oh forgive me, I did scan through but missed it :Razz
Watched some live performances of theres last week, the guy had a great voice on stage and in recording.
it would have to be the proclaimers
Who could forget Robert Wilson?
I was waiting for some of the young ones to ask "Who's Robert Wilson";)
Heard him on the radio yesterday; what I fine tenor he was.....
I was waiting for some of the young ones to ask "Who's Robert Wilson";)
Heard him on the radio yesterday; what I fine tenor he was.....
You must be as old as me!!!!! That was the sort of music that I was brought up on. Mario Lanza was my real hero along with Count John McCormack.
Yes Gleber2, a fine trio of singers; great voices......and I suppose I cannot deny my many years now....:)
Yes Gleber2, a fine trio of singers; great voices......and I suppose I cannot deny my many years now....:)
Although I can't spell their names, Bjorling and Geili were other favourites. Of course, who could forget Caruso?
There should be a sound burst here somewhere; enjoy Jussi....
http://www.cantabile-subito.de/Tenors/Bjoerling__Jussi/hauptteil_bjoerling__jussi.html
I cannot believe that Billy MacKenzie is being basically ignored. The greatest voice the UK has ever produced? No question. Frank Sinatra would have given his left bollock to have such a vocal range.
Who is Billy MacKenzie; what genre does he sing in and where would we hear him? How many recordings has he done and does he still get radio plays....
Who is Billy MacKenzie; what genre does he sing in and where would we hear him? How many recordings has he done and does he still get radio plays....Billy mackenzie of the associates:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Mackenzie (http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Mackenzie)
Scotland lost an immense talent when he died.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZeC5zOkroQ
Thanks TBH, I think I must have lived in a popular music vacuum from the eighties onwards.....excellent site; very comprehensive....
Thanks TBH, I think I must have lived in a popular music vacuum from the eighties onwards.....excellent site; very comprehensive....You are most welcome Torvaig, Britain was robbed of an exceptional talent when that lad died
loganbiffy
16-Feb-08, 03:20
Still Simon Neil...............
Metalattakk
16-Feb-08, 12:12
Scotland lost an immense talent when he died.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZeC5zOkroQ
Yup, excellent miming there. :roll:
Here's Billy singing "Kites" live on French TV. The quality of the video picture is poor, but not the sound, which captures the beauty of Billy's voice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urgm9q-QsBs&feature=related (http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urgm9q-QsBs&feature=related)
Here are another two videos, in which you see Billy being interviewed, then performing. He seemed to have a lot of personal charm as well as a great singing talent. I agree with your sentiments, TBH.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz-dEx6U1ck&feature=related (http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz-dEx6U1ck&feature=related)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w__4sRJL_L4&feature=related (http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w__4sRJL_L4&feature=related)
gotta love rod stewart!!!... and as i lived not a stone throw away from the proclaimers ive got to mention them good old charlie and craig!!!!:lol:
Here's Billy singing "Kites" live on French TV. The quality of the video picture is poor, but not the sound, which captures the beauty of Billy's voice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urgm9q-QsBs&feature=related (http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urgm9q-QsBs&feature=related)
Here are another two videos, in which you see Billy being interviewed, then performing. He seemed to have a lot of personal charm as well as a great singing talent. I agree with your sentiments, TBH.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz-dEx6U1ck&feature=related (http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz-dEx6U1ck&feature=related)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w__4sRJL_L4&feature=related (http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://forum.caithness.org/go.php?url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w__4sRJL_L4&feature=related)Kites is one of my favourites Sporran. Just a supreme talent with a vocal range unsurpassed In British music.
good scottish accent cumin through have to be one of these bands
biffy clyro - www.myspace.com/biffyclyro
or
Twin Atlantic - www.myspace.com/Twinatlantic
Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeev!
Your Obsession with my fat hairy sweaty self gets weirder by the day Busy...........:eek:
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