Mojo Filter's Top 20 Female Solo Artists

[mojofilter]

My last thread listed my Top 50 Male Solo Artists (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1398807).


And now it's the ladies' turn. Only I have much less favorite female singers than male singers, because most of the music I listen to is done by men.


Here are my Top 20 Female Solo Artists...feel free to leave some feedback
20. PAULA ABDUL
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZnVG1MQb2rA/UUJGLd0W86I/AAAAAAAA3Eo/gI4zkAZgdJE/s1600/paula-abdul-wallpapers-choreographer.jpgPaula was never a great singer. At least that's what I've always thought. But her sweet dance moves, cool music videos, and catchy tunes made her one of my favorites in my early teens.

My favorite songs:
Knocked Out
The Way That You Love Me
Opposites Attract
Cold Hearted
Straight Up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El1kgCqD7Xk

[mojofilter]

19. TONI BRAXTON
http://img.portwallpaper.com/imgcel/Toni_Braxton/Toni-Braxton-2.JPGIn the 90's, there was a huge number of female R&B singers that dominated the airwaves and charts. One of the sexiest and most talented of them was Toni Braxton. It still stuns me she ended up fading away as quickly as she did by the turn of the millennium.

My favorite songs:
Another Sad Love Song
You Mean The World To Me
You're Making Me High
Unbreak My Heart
Breathe Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRFEz2MjZgg

[mojofilter]

18. NATALIE MERCHANT
http://www.iwantabuzz.com/wdblog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Natalie_Merchant_PNG.png In the mid-90's, Natalie Merchant had left her band, 10,000 Maniacs, and embarked on a solo career that resulted with some of my favorite songs from that decade. Sadly, she has since faded away.

My favorite songs:
Carnival
Jealousy
Kind & Generous
One Fine Day
Wonder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zpYFAzhAZY

[mojofilter]

17. ANNIE LENNOX
http://wp-images.emusic.com/assets/2011/11/MI0001326442-1024x763.jpg Since leaving Eurythmics, Annie Lennox went solo in the 90's and made some amazing hit singles, and some of my favorite songs of that decade.

My favorite songs:
Why
Walking On Broken Glass
A Whiter Shade Of Pale
No More I Love You's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSkboTTTmpg

[mojofilter]

16. ARETHA FRANKLIN
http://www.artslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/082411-music-protest-aretha-franklin.jpg.png I've always loved Aretha's voice. Although,I haven't dug deeper into her song catalog, the songs I am familiar with are some of my all-time favorites.

My favorite songs:
Think
Chain Of Fools
Freeway Of Love
Baby I Love You
Respect
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYbs_O_iMfU

[mojofilter]

15. JEWEL
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GCAuqodmOE4/TK2CAU2cHjI/AAAAAAAADPw/pP9NLuIgtVE/s1600/jewel-1024x768-4292.jpg The minute I heard Jewel sing for the first time in 1996, I was immediately taken by her distinctive voice, natural beauty, and song lyrics with deep meaning.

My favorite songs:
Hands
Foolish Games
You Were Meant For Me
Who Will Save Your Soul
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wBDDAZkNtk

[mojofilter]

14. STEVIE NICKS
http://www.mtres.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/stivie-nicks-colabraciones.jpg Stevie Nicks was great when she was Fleetwood Mac, and had some really amazing songs as a solo artist. She ranks in the Top 5 female rock vocalists of all time.

My favorite songs:
Edge Of Seventeen
Leather And Lace
Stand Back
Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UD0c58nNCQ

[mojofilter]

13. TINA TURNER
http://famousface.us/wp-content/gallery/tina-turner/tina-turner-7.jpg Tina Turner has one of the best voices in music history. The songs she made, particularly in the 80's, hold up as some of the best songs ever recorded.

My favorite songs:

What's Love Got To Do With It
Better Be Good To Me
Private Dancer
We Don't Need Another Hero
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq4aOaDXIfY

[honeykid]

I like the odd song here and there of some of these, but Paula Abdul is the only one I'd say I really enjoy.

[mojofilter]

I like the odd song here and there of some of these, but Paula Abdul is the only one I'd say I really enjoy.


What's so odd about them? They're just songs. Great ones, if you ask me.


I'm noticing I'm getting less and less feedback from MoFo's with these threads.


I've been working out regularly, almost daily, and have been consistent with a dietary regiment for the past 2 months. One thing this self-discipline technique has taught me was that perseverance and continuing to do what you enjoy no matter what the reaction, or lack of, from people is, is the key to reaching your personal happiness and aspiration.


In other words, the postings will continue. The lists will continue. And I'm only getting started :cool:

[honeykid]

Sorry, I meant "the odd one" as in "the odd one or two", meaning I like a few here and there. No particular period or album, just a few here and there. I didn't really get into any of the others, so I only know a few songs and only like a few of those.

Keep on with the threads, though. :) I'm not really much of a music person anymore, so I often don't even bother with these threads but, on occasion, I give them a look. :up:

[mojofilter]

Sorry, I meant "the odd one" as in "the odd one or two", meaning I like a few here and there. No particular period or album, just a few here and there. I didn't really get into any of the others, so I only know a few songs and only like a few of those.

Keep on with the threads, though. :) I'm not really much of a music person anymore, so I often don't even bother with these threads but, on occasion, I give them a look. :up:


Thanks!


No offense taken, honeykid. You're cool :)


I'm working on Number 12 now, will be posted shortly...

[mojofilter]

12. KATY PERRY
http://img.wallpaperstock.net:81/katy-perry-blackwhite-wallpapers_38106_1920x1200.jpg Every generation has its pop queen. In my days, it was Madonna. For today's generation, there are quite a few, but the sexy and alluring Katy Perry stands out. Since she emerged, she has released some of the most infectious tunes, that even a rocker like myself can't pretend not to like.

My favorite songs:
Hot N' Cold
California Gurls
Roar
Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
Teenage Dream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98WtmW-lfeE

[mojofilter]

11. MARIAH CAREY
http://hq-wall.net/wallpaper/37985/Mariah_Carey_0604182.jpg I've been a listener of Mariah Carey's music since her debut in the early 90's. I saw her evolve into a major international superstar. It's safe to say she is one of the most incredible female singers of all time.

My favorite songs:
Make It Happen
Dreamlover
Anytime You Need A Friend
We Belong Together
Always Be My Baby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfRNRymrv9k

[cricket]

I loved Paula as a teen back in the 80's, it was a great time. I also agree with Tina, Stevie, Aretha, and Annie. I've heard of all the other girls but I'm not familiar with their music.

[Miss Vicky]

Most of these ladies have some great voices, but Jewel? Not so much. Also not a Katy Perry fan.

I halfway approve of Stevie Nicks. I used to be utterly obsessed with Fleetwood Mac (these days that obsession is pretty much limited to Lindsey Buckingham only) and thought Nicks was great. But then she released Trouble in Shangri La, which was awful and In Your Dreams which was even worse. I never bothered with 24 Karat Gold, on account of how terrible this song is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ua0XjC5JiE

Still her early solo work and Fleetwood Mac contributions are quite stellar. I also really love the Buckingham Nicks (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tsiEV3il3iA) album, which you must check out if you haven't already.

[cricket]

I've posted this before in a song tournament, but this is my favorite thing Tina ever did when she was with Ike-

http://youtu.be/hzQnPz6TpGc

[mojofilter]

10. TRACY CHAPMAN
http://assets.rollingstone.com/assets/1988/article/tracy-chapmans-black-and-white-world-19880630/180937/large_rect/1421269422/1401x788-3453509.jpg Tracy Chapman's hits might be few, but the lasting impression she has made on me ever since I got exposed to her music in my late teens makes her one of the top female artists on my list. She's such an incredibly talented singer/songwriter.

My favorite songs:
Fast Car
Give Me One Reason
Baby Can I Hold You
Telling Stories
Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0TdGGpOpVE

[honeykid]

I have to admit that I've only repped Perry because she's really fit. I've heard some of her stuff and it's ok, though I can understand why so many don't like her/it.

I didn't even like Mariah Carey when she first appeared. All that stupid vocal gymnastics really grates. Whitney was bad enough, but I felt she often used it as an instrument and didn't over do it. Well, not at first, anyway. Whereas Mariah just OD'd on it from the start.

[mojofilter]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ua0XjC5JiE




That song is actually not as bad as you say it is. My first time hearing it, by the way. And trust me, I've heard worse.

[mojofilter]

I have to admit that I've only repped Perry because she's really fit. I've heard some of her stuff and it's ok, though I can understand why so many don't like her/it.

I didn't even like Mariah Carey when she first appeared. All that stupid vocal gymnastics really grates. Whitney was bad enough, but I felt she often used it as an instrument and didn't over do it. Well, not at first, anyway. Whereas Mariah just OD'd on it from the start.


I agree. Mariah and Whitney's vocal gymnastics got quite annoying near the end, when it became too ridiculous. Not sure if you've heard their duet..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKaXY4IdZ40

[Miss Vicky]

That song is actually not as bad as you say it is. My first time hearing it, by the way. And trust me, I've heard worse.

I wince in pain every time I hear it.

[mojofilter]

9. WHITNEY HOUSTON
http://www.missinfo.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/whitneyhouston.jpg I've been a listener of Whitney's music since I was a little boy. Her multiple classics, amazing voice, and physical beauty made her one of the most incredible female singers of all time.

My favorite songs:
The Greatest Love Of All
I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
How Will I Know
I'm Your Baby Tonight
I Will Always Love You
Exhale (Shoop Shoop)
My Love Is Your Love
I Have Nothing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxYw0XPEoKE

[seanc]

You have some diverse taste Mojo. I missed most of your men's list but went back and gave you rep. Here, I am like you and have always listened to more men vocalists and bands. A few of these I listened to in middle school but really haven't since. Paula Abdul was all over my wall as a kid. The exception is Natalie Merchant, Tigerlilly is one of my favorite albums ever and you mentioning her makes me want to bust it back out.

[honeykid]

For me, Whitney started at the top.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewxmv2tyeRs

[mojofilter]

You have some diverse taste Mojo. I missed most of your men's list but went back and gave you rep. Here, I am like you and have always listened to more men vocalists and bands. A few of these I listened to in middle school but really haven't since. Paula Abdul was all over my wall as a kid. The exception is Natalie Merchant, Tigerlilly is one of my favorite albums ever and you mentioning her makes me want to bust it back out.

It's as diverse as my taste in movies :) And thanks for the reps!
I had an obsession with Paula when I was 13 and 14 that faded away once I got more into rock music.
In my first year of college, a friend of mine introduced me to Natalie Merchant's Tigerlilly. Great album. Amazing songs. Underrated singer.

[mojofilter]

8. JANET JACKSON
http://d28hgpri8am2if.cloudfront.net/author_images/8651_47208804_hr.jpg Michael's baby sister has been making great tunes ever since I was in elementary school. She's by far one of the coolest and "baddest" female solo artists in history.

My favorite songs:
Nasty
What Have You Done For Me Lately?
When I Think Of You
Black Cat
That's The Way Love Goes
Whoops Now
Runaway
Got 'Til It's Gone
If
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyciLWAv9BA

[mojofilter]

7. CYNDI LAUPER
http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/originals/0a/c7/64/0ac764939a723bde3ca07ad55c720117.jpg From the moment Cyndi Lauper let the world know that girls wanted to have fun, the eccentric, sexy and delightful pop queen conquered the charts, airwaves, and MTV with her amazing voice and timeless classic pop tunes and videos.

My favorite songs:
Girls Just Want To Have Fun
She Bop
All Through The Night
The Goonies 'R' Good Enough
True Colors
I Drove All Night
Time After Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdQY7BusJNU

[honeykid]

I liked the first two JJ albums. I didn't get around to buying Rhythm Nation 1814 but I did have Control. I also had Control - The 12" Remixes.

[mojofilter]

6. ADELE
http://wallpaperpassion.com/upload/25908/adele-black-and-white-wallpaper.jpg In case people have been living in a bubble for the last 5 years or so, there is a new female music sensation who has been towering over every other artist. Her name is Adele, and her voice alone, let alone her moving songs of loss and despair, will send shivers down any man, woman, or child's spine. Her latest song, Hello, premiered on October 23, and within 24 hours, the song had accumulated approximately 25 million views on Youtube. The more she will make music, the higher she will go on my list.

My favorite songs:
Rolling In The Deep
Someone Like You
Skyfall
Hello
Set Fire To The Rain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlsBObg-1BQ

[mojofilter]

In case you guys have not heard it yet, here is Adele's new song Hello, which has so far managed to get 54 million views on Youtube in only 2 days. Phenomenal! Amazing video and song!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQHsXMglC9A

[mojofilter]

5. PAT BENATAR
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v5ETFMzce08/T3IffsasBUI/AAAAAAAAAJc/Haxf7-ceLOE/s1600/Pat+Benatar.jpg
I've been a listener of Pat Benatar's music ever since I was in grade school. Her badass attitude and punk/pop style of music appealed to me from early on. She's definitely one of the coolest female performers in history.

My favorite songs:
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Fire And Ice
Shadows Of The Night
We Belong
Invincible
Love Is A Battlefield
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGVZOLV9SPo

[mojofilter]

4. ALANIS MORISSETTE
http://www.rex-fox.com/wallpaper/alanis-morissette/alanis-morissette-496.jpgCanadian teenybopper turned badass pop rocker Alanis Morissette took the world by storm when I was fresh out of high school, and I got caught up in it. Her shrewd, brash, emotionally raw, and unfiltered, uncensored lyrics about relationships and life played like youth anthems in the mid-90's.

My favorite songs:
You Oughta Know
Ironic
You Learn
Thank U
That I Would Be Good
Hands Clean
Hand In My Pocket
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ8D5Ihe4hg

[mojofilter]

I'm taking a break from posting for now.


You guys can guess who will be in my Top 3...

[honeykid]

Rep just because Jagged Little Pill is such a magnificent album. I'll never know how many times I listened to that.

[cricket]

Ok top 3 I have to go with Joplin, Jett, and Madonna.

[mojofilter]

Ok top 3 I have to go with Joplin, Jett, and Madonna.


Good guesses, cricket


I actually never got around to exploring Janis's music thoroughly, although I do like a few of her songs like Cry Baby, Me And Bobby McGee, and Piece Of My Heart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uG2gYE5KOs


Joan Jett always had the Blackhearts as a back up band so I was confused whether she was really a solo artist or part of a band. Of course, I love many of her songs like I Love Rock 'N Roll, Bad Reputation, and I Hate Myself For Lovin' You.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPkTGm4RtVM


Keep guessing...

[mojofilter]

Rep just because Jagged Little Pill is such a magnificent album. I'll never know how many times I listened to that.


I remember it like it was yesterday. Me walking into a record store in the summer of '96 and buying new copies of Oasis's (What's The Story) Morning Glory, and Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill on CD, because the ones I had were either worn out, lost, borrowed by me from a friend, or on cassette. I still have those 2 copies to this very day.

[gbgoodies]

What's so odd about them? They're just songs. Great ones, if you ask me.


I'm noticing I'm getting less and less feedback from MoFo's with these threads.




I've been following this thread, but I usually prefer male voices to female voices, so there aren't many female vocalists who would make my top artists list.

[cricket]

It's hard for me because I don't know so much modern music; maybe a legend like Holiday or Cline?

[gbgoodies]

I love Whitney Houston's voice. She was an amazing singer.

[mojofilter]

I'll give you all a hint of who is in my top 3. One of them is a rocker, and the other 2 are pop.

Guess away... :D

[cricket]

Patti Smith maybe

[Marlon Brando]

Great list so far. Here is my top 20:

1. Madonna
2. Annie Lennox
3. Janis Joplin
4. Tina Turner
5. Aretha Franklin
6. Linda Ronstadt
7. Whitney Houston
8. Cher
9. Mariah Carey
10. Janet Jackson
11. Donna Summer
12. Dusty Springfield
13. Joan Jett
14. Pink
15. Pat Benatar
16. Mary J. Blige
17. Alicia Keys
18. Jewel
19. Brenda Lee
20. Sheryl Crow

[mojofilter]

Great list so far. Here is my top 20:

1. Madonna
2. Annie Lennox
3. Janis Joplin
4. Tina Turner
5. Aretha Franklin
6. Linda Ronstadt
7. Whitney Houston
8. Cher
9. Mariah Carey
10. Janet Jackson
11. Donna Summer
12. Dusty Springfield
13. Joan Jett
14. Pink
15. Pat Benatar
16. Mary J. Blige
17. Alicia Keys
18. Jewel
19. Brenda Lee
20. Sheryl Crow


Marlon, we have 11 singers in common altogether...


Great list! I'm surprised you have Annie at number 2

[mojofilter]

3. SHERYL CROW
http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/e2/eb/0c/e2eb0c75680d7610d87054e4c2c0ffb5.jpg I got hooked on Sheryl Crow from the moment I was introduced to her when I was in high school. Her distinctive voice and hard rocking tunes were relatable to my musical taste at the time when I was an alternative rock fan. She is by far one of the coolest singer/songwriters and musicians of all time. Not bad for a girl who started out as a live back-up singer for Michael Jackson in the 80's.

My favorite songs:
All I Wanna Do
Strong Enough
Can't Cry Anymore
If It Makes You Happy
My Favorite Mistake
Soak Up The Sun
The First Cut Is The Deepest
Good Is Good
A Change Would Do You Good
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikjmz_SlGhg

[mojofilter]

2. PINK
http://wp.clicrbs.com.br/atlantidacriciuma/files/2013/05/Pnk-Divulgação.jpg When I first introduced to Pink in 2000, I dismissed her as a cheap rip-off of Britney Spears. However, with every new album and single release, I found myself loving every new song more than the previous ones. Her "angry white girl" persona has not been mastered this perfectly ever since Alanis Morissette screamed her way into our hearts and minds in the mid-90's. Even though she is relatively new compared to most of the other artists on my list, Pink will go down in history as one of the coolest and most bad-ass pop rock female musicians.

My favorite songs:
Most Girls
18 Wheeler
Don't Let Me Get Me
Just Like A Pill
Who Knew
So What
F**kin' Perfect
Try
U + Ur Hand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUtHjOvPKT0

[mojofilter]

And without further adieu, I will bring you my Number 1...

[cricket]

I only know a couple of songs from Crow, and I like them a lot.

I don't know Pink.

[honeykid]

I like Pink (yes, I know) and but I'm mainly talking about the first two albums, which I thought were great. For a few years after that I'm a little hit and miss and I can't think of anything from the last 5 years or so.

Like cricket I only know a few of Sheryl Crow songs, probably her first couple of hits, but mostly I just remember she looked fantastic when she first hit big.

[mojofilter]

1. MADONNA
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rasBFHaKFOM/Tfr03eJPeGI/AAAAAAAANqU/glskW_i5Xfg/s1600/madonna%2Bglamour.png Nobody comes close to the reigning Queen of Pop. Let's face it, the countless times Madonna had reinvented herself since she emerged in the early 80's, the number of albums sold, and her humongous back catalog of hit singles are unmatched by any other female artist in history.

My favorite songs:
Borderline
Lucky Star
Material Girl
Angel
Into The Groove
Crazy For You
Open Your Heart
La Isla Bonita
Who's That Girl
The Look Of Love
Oh Father
Vogue
Deeper And Deeper
Bad Girl
Rain
I'll Remember
Secret
Human Nature
Frozen
Don't Tell Me
Music
Bitch I'm Madonna
Live To Tell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzAO9A9GjgI

[cricket]

Can't argue with Madonna, a lot of good songs there. Cool list man.

[cricket]

My favorite Madonna song is Dress You Up

[mojofilter]

Can't argue with Madonna, a lot of good songs there. Cool list man.
Thanks,cricket
I appreciate you sticking around until the end...


'Til the next list :)

[Swan]

Madonna is good pop, but that doesn't make her the greatest female musician of all-time. Although I'm not surprised mojofilter thinks so.

[cricket]

She's not the most talented artist, but she's made the most with what she has. Great marketing, but she put in the work too.

[Swan]

I disagree. Madonna is very talented.

[cricket]

She is, but I don't think she's one of the tops in any particular category, just well rounded and a hard worker.

[Swan]

Although, I just YouTubed her and apparently she just did a song with Nicki Minaj.

Oh well. Her 80's stuff was good.

[cricket]

Yea that's what I like, her 80's stuff

[mojofilter]

Madonna is good pop, but that doesn't make her the greatest female musician of all-time. Although I'm not surprised mojofilter thinks so.


Not sure what you're implying here.


Madonna is my all-time favorite female solo artist. I grew up listening to her and know her songs more than any other female singer, hence why she's at number 1.


Just curious, but who is your number 1?

[cricket]

He's a big Miley Cyrus guy

[Swan]

Just curious, but who is your number 1?

Hannah Montana

[honeykid]

It'll be some whiney singer/songwriter. :p

For the 80's to early/mid 90's Madonna, it's a great choice. I've not heard much of her stuff after that and, that I have, I've not enjoyed at all.

I like seeing Live To Tell there. That's one of my favourites.

Congrats on finishing your list, Mojo. :up:

[Guaporense]

Greatest female singer?

Hum, maybe her for me:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y-J7sBT_no

[mojofilter]

Greatest female singer?

Hum, maybe her for me:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y-J7sBT_no


She sounds like an angel :p


Never understood nor liked this type of "music". Not sure if it is music to begin with. But hey, that's your taste, and I respect that

[Gideon58]

17. ANNIE LENNOX
http://wp-images.emusic.com/assets/2011/11/MI0001326442-1024x763.jpg Since leaving Eurythmics, Annie Lennox went solo in the 90's and made some amazing hit singles, and some of my favorite songs of that decade.

My favorite songs:
Why
Walking On Broken Glass
A Whiter Shade Of Pale
No More I Love You's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSkboTTTmpg

Love Annie Lennox...one of the sexiest singing voices I have ever heard.