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Jan 1, 2023 · These are the vocalists that have shaped history and defined our lives — from smooth operators to raw shouters, from gospel to punk, from Sinatra to Selena to SZA. When Rolling Stone first...
- 100 Greatest Singers in 2008
Rolling Stone ranks the 100 Greatest Singers: Aretha, Elvis...
- 500 Best Songs of All Time
Music Lists. The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. More than...
- 100 Greatest Singers in 2008
These all-time rankings are based on actual performance on the weekly Billboard Hot 100 (from its launch on Aug. 4, 1958 through Oct. 10, 2015) and Billboard 200 (from Aug. 17, 1963 — when we...
These all-time rankings are based on actual performance on the weekly Billboard Hot 100 (from its launch on Aug. 4, 1958 through Oct. 10, 2015) and Billboard 200 (from Aug. 17, 1963 — when we ...
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- Aretha Franklin. Pop music, Rock music, Rhythm and blues. A voice that resonates with unbridled power and soulfulness, Aretha Franklin's contribution to the world of music is truly immeasurable.
- Ray Charles. Soul blues, Pop music, Rock music. Inimitable and groundbreaking, Ray Charles' talent as a vocalist and pianist has left an indelible mark on popular music.
- Elvis Presley. Christian music, Pop music, Rock music. The King of Rock and Roll himself, Elvis Presley's legendary voice and charisma cemented his place in music history.
- Sam Cooke. Pop music, Rhythm and blues, Jazz. With a silky-smooth and effortlessly soulful tenor, Sam Cooke's voice had the power to make you feel every emotion in his songs.
- THE TWIST. Chubby Checker. US Release: 1960.
- SMOOTH. Santana Feat. Rob Thomas. US Release: 1999.
- MACK THE KNIFE. Bobby Darin. US Release: 1959.
- UPTOWN FUNK! Mark Ronson Feat. Bruno Mars. US Release: 2015.