Best female vocals on CD

alternative rock ('they say'). Soooooo sweet...

Bwhite, with all due respect, NOBODY makes Aretha sound like she's got a sore throat. To put Mariah(?) and Celine(???????) in the same sentence with Aretha; well, I don't know what to say. Have you heard much of Aretha's work; specially pre-'90's? Would be glad to offer recommendations. By the way, vocal range means squat as far as artistry goes; although Aretha has it. Ever notice how limited Sinatra's range was? Anyway, none of these are my favorite vocalists. Another time. Cheers.

Bwhite, I don't know what came over me. I am not usually this sarcastic nor "snippy". I apologize. The power of music I suppose. Your post mentions one of my favorite singers (Aretha) and two of my least favorite (Mariah and Celine) Celine?? Argh!! To see Aretha compared to those two just got the best of me. Anyway, I will check out Rachelle Ferrell; thanks for the tip.

Frogman, I personally am not the biggest Aretha fan, but my wife IS... My wife is a singer and HATES with PASSION Celine and Mariah as well (as do I). But.. society today has somehow lumped their likes in with the great Aretha. I do have quite a few Aretha CD's at my house... Including her MFSL gold versions. IF you have recommendations on better recordings or something, I would LOVE to hear it.

Anyhow.. Check out Rachelle Ferrell and let me know what you think. I would LOVE to hear it!

Bwhite & Frogman: Distinguish between the bitchin' vocals and the lousy music! That's the only way Celine can make it in here. Now let's talk Nina Simone!