5 octaves. Case in point; Whenever you call (with Mariah Carey)Wayne Cooper “Why have I lost You”, Cameo 1978 and 1980 version best falsetto and Philip Bailey 2nd, El And Bobby Debarge 3 and 4I’d suggest Tim Buckley’s ‘Gypsy Woman’ from “Live at the Troubadour 1969”. By now you know me well enough to know that I couldn’t pass up this opportunity to come up with yet another “djroblist”…one that ranks the best falsetto singers of all time – in countdown fashion from 25 to 1. Now That’s A Falsetto! 50 pgs. Rave reviews of doo wop songs mentioning the “soaring falsetto,” on the other hand, were legion. She reached the height of her popularity as a recording artist during the Big Band era of the 40s and 50s.After failing singing auditions for the bands of Benny Goodman and both Jimmy Dorsey and his brother Tommy ,Shore struck out on her own to become the first singer of her era to achieve huge solo success. Often billed as America's Number One Song Stylist.His hits included "That's My Desire," "That Lucky Old Sun," "Mule Train," "Cry of the Wild Goose," "Jezebel," "High Noon," "I Believe," "Hey Joe!," "The Kid's Last Fight," "Cool Water," "Moonlight Gambler," "Love Is a Golden Ring," "Rawhide," and "Lord, You Gave Me a Mountain."Hank Williams September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953), born Hiram King Williams, was an American singer-songwriter and musician regarded as one of the most important country music artists of all time.Elvis Presley gyrated to the shrieks and screams of nearly 25,000 fans in two concerts at the Mid-South Coliseum yesterday drawing both on old favorites which launched his climb to fame and recent hits.Dinah Shore(February 29, 1916 – February 24,1994) was an American singer, actress,and television personality. Talk about range! “Tonight (best you ever had)” & “All of Me”…I know he’s not a huge falsetto singer, but how he glides into his falsetto on the word “all” makes the song. By carlin burton Features & Lists, Host Blogs, Hosts, Music 06.02.2014. I clearly don’t understand how some of these people even made the list.Interesting entry.
This category has the following 13 subcategories, out of 13 total. He has an amazing range to begin with…but he’s particularly admired for his strong falsetto. (Wildflower)Why is Russell Thompkins Jr. not #1? I call them studio vocals, because live they were pitchy and couldn’t hold notes with crystal clarity. Bobby Debarge and El in my opinion should be #1 and 2 and some of these shouldn’t be on hear at all. W Philip Bailey greatest of all timeAnd no tribute to falsetto singers would be complete without mentioning the ultimate in falsetto performers and this camp classic…Thank you for your comment! During their live performances, the 1st tenor who almost exclusively performs in falsetto and secondary leads have always been as predominant on stage as the group's official main lead/front man.
Love, Didn’t I blow your mind this time, and La la la means I love you)I’m getting several comments with that same view.Yes, he is my absolute favorite.I LOVED Howard Hewett of Shalimar.