re: IYO, who do you think is the perfect blend of voice, songwriting, and sound?

Posted by MorbidTheClown

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Posted on 12/1/16 at 12:39 pm to JumpingTheShark

quote:
Beatles

I was thinking more singer songwriter types

McCartney

Posted by TFTC

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Posted on 12/1/16 at 12:44 pm to MorbidTheClown

For a certain period of time... Jay Farrar

Uncle Tupelo + Early Son Volt

Posted by Dandy Lion

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Posted on 12/1/16 at 1:06 pm to TFTC

Van Morrison

Posted by NachoReb

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Posted on 12/1/16 at 1:14 pm to JumpingTheShark

Jim James/MMJ

Posted by Rockbrc

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Posted on 12/1/16 at 1:39 pm to JumpingTheShark

Beatles

Posted by MorbidTheClown

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Posted on 12/1/16 at 1:47 pm to Rockbrc

Add

Ian Anderson

Posted by Tigris

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Posted on 12/1/16 at 1:54 pm to JumpingTheShark

John Prine

Gram Parsons

Posted by JumpingTheShark

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Posted on 12/1/16 at 1:56 pm to Tigris

quote:
Gram Parsons

Definitely in my running as well.

Posted by MountainTiger

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Posted on 12/1/16 at 2:24 pm to JumpingTheShark

quote:
Damn, nice choice. The song "Going to the Country" was in my head as I made this thread.

Thanks, I've been in a Bruce Cockburn mood for the last few weeks so he immediately came to mind. I was initially attracted to his voice but came to appreciate his fingerstyle guitar work too. He's an excellent musician in general and a truly great human being. I love just listening to him talk about his life and travels and just stuff.

For those not familiar with him:
a) His name is pronounced Co-burn, you sick fricks and
b) Here are a couple of songs to introduce you to his style
Closer to the Light
Pacing the Cage

I've been trying to find a song of his easy enough for me to learn to play. Good luck with that, as they say.

Posted by kingbob

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Posted on 12/1/16 at 5:26 pm to JumpingTheShark

Chris Cornell

Posted by Midget Death Squad

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Posted on 12/2/16 at 10:00 am to JumpingTheShark

Jeff Buckley

Posted by WhopperDawg

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Posted on 12/2/16 at 10:15 am to Midget Death Squad

In this vein, James Taylor is damn hard to beat.

Posted by Elvis Parsley

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Posted on 12/2/16 at 3:52 pm to JumpingTheShark

Gary Louris is a great singer, songwriter, and guitar player. He and his band (Jayhawks) have been largely overlooked since the mid-1980's. I really don't think he has ever written a bad song in his life.

Posted by johnnydrama

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Posted on 12/3/16 at 7:59 pm to JumpingTheShark

Mike Ness

Posted by urinetrouble

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Posted on 12/3/16 at 10:05 pm to JumpingTheShark

Paul Simon

Posted by Big_Slim

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Posted on 12/4/16 at 12:57 pm to JumpingTheShark

Hendrix all the way. Bold as Love, Castles made of Sand, Wind Cries Mary. It's smooth as shite, lyrics are amazing, and the rhythm of his voice and guitar is crazy.

Posted by Capital Cajun

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Posted on 12/4/16 at 4:09 pm to JumpingTheShark

John Hiatt

Posted by RockAndRollDetective

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Posted on 12/4/16 at 5:43 pm to JumpingTheShark

I like Mark Lanegan a lot. Old school, maybe Alex Chilton.

Also in this vein, Ian Moore is great and will be playing at the Red Dragon Listening Room this Thursday. Highly recommended.