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Umberside
25/08/2009, 11:02 AM
Who's the best Irish singer of all time? Bono, Phil Lynott, maybe even Gary Lightbody?
bennocelt
25/08/2009, 11:06 AM
Luke kelly...................ok next question:(
superfrank
25/08/2009, 11:28 AM
Mick Pyro from Republic of Loose is a really good singer actually.
centre mid
25/08/2009, 11:50 AM
Fergus O'Farrell wouldnt be far off IMO.
in terms of range i would say Damien Rice even though im more a fan of Phil Lynott and his music. Bono has a terrible voice (though it has improved over the years). Good call on Mick Pyro by the way, very different voice for an Irish singer. Andrew Strong also has a great voice.
Female? Linda Martin.
prince20
25/08/2009, 4:30 PM
Daniel O Donnell.
Mods you can now lock this thread as there is noone else who can come close:p:D
It's pretty obviously Van Morrison
Female singer would be Sinead O'Connor
De Town
25/08/2009, 4:51 PM
Richie Kavanagh.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sEnVHsM7pM
Fact.
Sheridan
25/08/2009, 5:12 PM
In terms of vocal ability, it would have to be John McCormack!
Lev Yashin
25/08/2009, 5:44 PM
Although im not into his quieter moments Mick Flannery has an exceptional voice
Brendan Bowyer.
Feck sake! Shouldn't even have to tell ye! :mad:
Luke Kelly.
Brendan Perry also worth a mention, although he is 2nd generation Irish
Lisa Hannigan seems to have a heavenly voice...
The Fly
25/08/2009, 9:59 PM
Bono!.................no contest
centre mid
25/08/2009, 11:12 PM
Bono!.................no contest
he is only just about the best singer in U2
sligoman
25/08/2009, 11:23 PM
Dustin.
Pauro 76
26/08/2009, 7:40 AM
Ronnie Drew surely...
endabob1
26/08/2009, 8:22 AM
In terms of pure singing ability range etc, I'd go for Sinead, a truely remarkable voice; Dolores O'Riordan had a very sweet voice before she learned to shreek at evry opportunity, I'm also a fan of Gemma Hayes voice, really nice, Lisa Hannigan is a good shout too.
As for the blokes, as pointed out elsewhere, Bono isn't a technically great singer but he does have a huge amount of Charisma, I always thought Tom Dunne had a good voice for a Rawk singer and when Glen Hansard sings instead of shouting he has a decent voice, in terms of range & technicality though I'd say Brian Kennedy is probably the best male singer.
Sunny Jim
26/08/2009, 9:07 AM
Male singer: Brendan Wade (Cry Before Dawn)
Female: Sinead O'Connor
Shilts
26/08/2009, 9:38 AM
Sinead O'Connor by a country mile!!!
bellavistaman
26/08/2009, 3:35 PM
sinead shepard, FACT
Rovers1
26/08/2009, 6:00 PM
Sligoman... you should hear him do 'Ring Of Fire'
superfrank
26/08/2009, 10:04 PM
Forgot Róisín Murphy, she's got a great vocal range and a strong voice.
Rovers1
27/08/2009, 12:45 PM
Forgot Róisín Murphy, she's got a great vocal range and a strong voice.
She sounds like a cat being strangled by Ronan Keating.
Wolfie
27/08/2009, 12:50 PM
She sounds like a cat being strangled by Ronan Keating.
Why Ronan Keating specifically? Does he modulate the sound / key in the same way that a Capo is used on the guitar? :confused:
Rovers1
27/08/2009, 2:21 PM
Why Ronan Keating specifically? Does he modulate the sound / key in the same way that a Capo is used on the guitar? :confused:
I think maybe RK is trying to sing at the same time. She slurs alot in her singing like Keating used to.
Forgot to mention Gemma Hayes. She has an amazing voice. Gary Lightbody hasnt a great voice live.
The Optimist
28/08/2009, 9:38 AM
Female - Sinead O'Connor
Male - Luke Kelly
Umberside
28/08/2009, 12:36 PM
Some have mentioned Roisin Murphy which I would disagree with. Then again I don't like Sinéad O'Connor either.....
Mad Moose
28/08/2009, 9:03 PM
I think maybe RK is trying to sing at the same time. She slurs alot in her singing like Keating used to.
Forgot to mention Gemma Hayes. She has an amazing voice. Gary Lightbody hasnt a great voice live.
I like Gemma Hayes but I'd have to go with Sinead O'Connor.
On voices does aybody know what became of George Murphy? :D
CF1989
29/08/2009, 12:08 AM
this fella, cant remember his name though, hes in westlife....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DJ_aqIwsqM
bennocelt
29/08/2009, 7:53 AM
thanks for that, :eek:
bellavistaman
29/08/2009, 6:05 PM
this fella, cant remember his name though, hes in westlife....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DJ_aqIwsqM
the other fella in the band has a quality voice too, the two of them are serious singers, the 2 blondes are only ornaments for the ladies i reckon, bar nicky of course who is a loi legend:D
bennocelt
30/08/2009, 7:15 AM
We start with Luke Kelly then we end up with Westlife....................
sure what the hell I think Mikey in Boyzone is a class singer...............really:(
Neish
30/08/2009, 10:40 AM
Ronnie Drew surely...
Never really like his voice much preferd Luke Kelly
apo11o
30/08/2009, 11:29 AM
Dana and Shane McGowan, get them on stage together.
Dana and Shane McGowan, get them on stage together.
Then shoot the pair of them
CF1989
30/08/2009, 10:07 PM
just because what type of group they're in dosnt mean there not good singers
Lionel Ritchie
31/08/2009, 1:40 PM
Don't subscribe to the idea that there's a best ******* ever. But for fun sake -Ladies first ...
Sinead O'Connor has a huge range but over eggs it sometimes.
Carol Keogh who used be in the Plague Monkeys, Tycho Brahe and currently appearing on Jerry Fish & The Mudbug Clubs single has a fabulous range as well and a unique voice full of character.
Paula Flynn whom most of you will know from her version of Let's Dance has a lovely warming voice.
Cathy Davey also. There's a lovely little rasp right at the end of some her phrasings and inflections that are just quality.
The chaps...
Paul Linehan (The Frank & Walters) ...a little surprised he's not come up yet. His voice is quite unique, he has an enormous range and projection to go with it. He rarely enough bends or slides off notes either (a common and sometimes annoying tendency in rocknroll probably handed down from swing and jazz singers) which gives him a bit of a choirboy quality that the bowl haircut of the early 90's only served to remind. :D
Cathal Coughlan (Fatima Mansions/Microdisney) Another powerful voice with great projection.
Fergal Sharkey that warble aint everyones cup of tea and some of his solo stuff was pants but who before him does he sound like? Edith Piaff at a stretch. Great unique voice with strength and character.
just because what type of group they're in dosnt mean there not good singers
Who do you play in Eastenders? :D
CF1989
31/08/2009, 5:21 PM
Who do you play in Eastenders? :D[/QUOTE]
i dont get ya?
Lionel Ritchie
31/08/2009, 5:59 PM
i dont get ya?
I'm only winding you up CF. There's a bit of skewed grammar in there and if you repeat the quote in a knees up mother brown accent it could've been uttered by a stall owner in walford.
CF1989
31/08/2009, 6:03 PM
dont watch eastenders so wasnt sure :P
bennocelt
03/09/2009, 3:51 PM
just because what type of group they're in dosnt mean there not good singers
well westlife are a decent cover band alright:p
Cathal Coughlan (Fatima Mansions/Microdisney) Another powerful voice with great projection.
Fergal Sharkey that warble aint everyones cup of tea and some of his solo stuff was pants but who before him does he sound like? Edith Piaff at a stretch. Great unique voice with strength and character.
Agree with those two. Cathal Coughlan especially has a fantastic voice. "Town to Town" is one of the best Irish singles ever. Stephen Ryan of the Stars of Heaven also has a great voice.
BohsPartisan
04/09/2009, 1:36 AM
You're all wrong. It's...
Johnny Logan!
Wangball
04/09/2009, 2:32 PM
It must be Van Morrison, Sinead O'Connor for the ladies
Joseph Locke worth a mention too!
Troubadour
08/09/2009, 10:43 AM
Mic Christopher.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwukxlySMcg
this should be thread end ...Neil O'Young
Traps Cat
14/09/2009, 11:09 PM
Andy Reid
Hairy Bowsie
21/09/2009, 12:02 AM
Andrew Strong also has a great voice.
The winner by 100 miles.
Mick Flannery also has a fantastic voice.
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