Female Singers

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  1. Ken Anderson

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    During my high school years, there weren't very many female vocalists who were popular. Most rock bands were made up of men. A few exceptions that I can think of were Grace Slick, Janis Joplin, and Cass Elliot. Although she came along after I graduated from high school, I have always liked Joan Jett too. I'm sure there are others that I'll think of in time, but these come to mind.

    Country had some capable female vocalists but I wasn't much into Country. The same is true of Motown.




     
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    Linda Ronstadt, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack...



     
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    Ella Fitzgerald: Manhattan (1965)

     
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    No, there wern't as many popular female singers. Speaking of country,
    I'm sick and tired of it regardless of who sings it. I'm also off of old Willy.
    I need some new music. I'm trying to dig a little jazz. Yeah, Carole and
    Carley are pretty good. Way back there I liked Janis.
     
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    I greatly enjoyed Karen Carpenter. "Close to You" I was humming and singing just this morning. Remember every word!
    Frank
     
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    Bill what about my current fave .... I've posted this on here a couple of times...

     
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    I'll take the road less traveled and post one of my favorite Israeli female singers.
     
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    @Bess Barber, I didn't know israel had any singers; thought they were all soldiers.
    Must say she does remind of Daniel Silva and his "Other Woman."
     
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    @Holly Saunders, Don't know how I missed your post of Caro.
    I like her; my kind of music. Here she is at a jazz festival.

     
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    @Holly Saunders, I had never heard of her. I'm going to have to get out and get around
    the block more often. I have bookmarked her page. Will check out
    more of her music.
     
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