Top 10 - 1970s Female Singers We Will Never Forget

[@ChatNoirVibes]

Who is your Favorite Female Singer from the 1970s? and if they're not on this list who would you add?

[@leomarkteleg1347]

International All Around Retro Divas Under 1970's : 1.)Diana Ross 2.)Donna Summer 3.)Gloria Gaynor 4.)Bonnie Pointer 5.)Thelma Houston 6.)Chaka Khan 7.)Cheryl Lynn 8.)Evelyn Champagne King 9.)Dionne Warwick 10.)Cissy Houston 11.)Olivia Newton - John 12.)Ruth Pointer , Anita Pointer and June Pointer ( The Pointer Sisters ) 13.)Dottie West 14.)Ann Winley ( Harlem Underground Band ) 15.)Shirley Bassey 16.)Roberta Flack 17.)Tina Turner 18.)Candi Staton 19.)Genya Ravan 20.)Toni Tennille ( Captain and Tennille ) 21.)Joan Baez 22.)Helen Reddy 23.)Carole King 24.)Aretha Franklin 25.)Barbra Streisand 26.)Maria Muldaur 27.)Roberta Kelly 28.)Carly Simon 29.)Marilyn Mc Coo 30.)Samantha Jones 31.)Patti La Belle 32.)Gladys Knight 33.)Sandy Posey 34.)Rita Coolidge 35.)Anne Murray 36.)Debbie Harry ( Blondie ) 37.)Kim Carnes 38.)Carrie Lucas 39.)Lani Hall 40.)Frida and Agnetha Faltskog ( Abba ) 41.)Dolly Parton 42.)Jackie Moore 43.)Cher 44.)Linda Ronstadt 45.)Gloria Loring 46.)Patti Smith 47.)Kiki Dee 48.)Ann Peebles 49.)Lynn Anderson 50.) Sheila Ferguson ( The Three Degrees ) 51.)Minnie Riperton 52.)Janie Fricke 53.)Carol Douglas 54.)Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson ( B52 's ) 55.)Mary Mac Gregor 56.)Grace Jones 57.)Stevie Nicks 58.)Lyn Collins 59.)Liz Mitchell , Marcia Barrett and Maizie Williams ( Boney M ) 60.)Maureen Mc Govern 61.)Natalie Cole 62.)Karen Carpenter ( The Carpenters ) 63.)Charlene 64.)Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson ( Heart ) 65.)Patti Austin 66.)Katie Irving 67.)Anne Nolan , Denise Nolan , Maureen Nolan , Linda Nolan , Bernie " Bernadette " Nolan and Coleen Nolan ( The Nolans ) 68.)Crystal Gayle 69.)Charo 70.)Mayte Mateos and Maria Mendiola ( Baccara ) 71.)Melissa Manchester 72.)Karen Young 73.)Janis Ian 74.)Bonnie Tyler 75.)Samantha Sang 76.)Lori Lieberman 77.)Teri De Sario 78.)Wanda Hutchinson , Sheila Hutchinson and Pamela Hutchinson ( The Emotions ) 79.)Yvonne Elliman 80.)Randy Crawford 81.)Claudja Barry 82.)Nicolette Larson 83.)Maxine Nightingale 84.)Alicia Bridges 85.)Janice M. Johnson and Hazel P. Payne ( A Taste Of Honey ) 86.)Tina Charles 87.)Angela Bofill 88.)Vicki Sue Robinson 89.)Debbie Sledge , Joni Sledge , Kim Sledge and Kathy Sledge ( Sister Sledge ) 90.)Linda Peaches Greene Tavani ( Peaches and Herb ) 91.)Amii Stewart 92.)Cynthia Johnson ( Lipps Incorporated ) 93.)Debby Boone 94.)Cynthia Rhodes 95.)Anita Ward 96.)The Dooleys 97.)Joni Lee 98.)Precious Wilson ( Eruption ) 99.)Madleen Kane 100.)Kate Bush 101.)Kirsty MacColl 102.)Marie Osmond 103.)Vivien Vee 104.)France Joli 105.)Whitney Houston

[@Deodoto]

Irene Cara

[@DIDYOUSEETHAT172]

I believe she came out in the 70's, Tanya Tucker the first child country singer to make it big with Delta Dawn at the age of 13. Love the song Landslide by the Dixy Chicks, thought they originated it, original sounds excellent as well.

[@leomarkteleg1347]

Sir / Ma'am / Madam @ Deodoto , Good Day Sir / Ma'am / Madam , Irene Cara is lined up for the International All Around Retro Female Singer Divas Under 1980's : 1.)Madonna 2.)Cyndi Lauper 3.)Laura Branigan 4.)Olivia Newton - John 5.)Diana Ross 6.)Donna Summer 7.)Gloria Estefan 8.)Jane Wiedlin 9.)Belinda Carlisle 10.)Eartha Kitt 11.)Roberta Flack 12.)Tina Turner 13.)Grace Slick ( Starship ) 14.)Dusty Springfield 15.)Dionne Warwick 16.)Toni Tennille ( Captain and Tennille ) 17.)Helen Reddy 18.)Aretha Franklin 19.)Barbra Streisand 20.)Izora Armstead and Martha Wash ( The Weather Girls ) 21.)Gloria Gaynor 22.)Toni Basil 23.)Patti La Belle 24.)Gladys Knight 25.)Lani Hall 26.)Anne Murray 27.)Frida and Agnetha Faltskog ( Abba ) 28.)Kim Carnes 29.)Debbie Harry ( Blondie ) 30.)Rita Coolidge 31.)Bette Midler 32.)Carrie Lucas 33.)Miquel Brown 34.)Ruth Pointer 35.)Dolly Parton 36.)Linda Ronstadt 37.)Thelma Houston 38.)Gloria Loring 39.)Cher 40.)Rita Lee 41.)Florence Warner 42.)Aneka 43.)Jennifer Warnes 44.)Janie Fricke 45.)Barbara Dickson and Elaine Page 46.)Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson ( B52'S ) 47.)Grace Jones 48.)Pat Wilson 49.)Liz Mitchell , Marcia Barrett and Maizie Williams ( Boney M ) 50.)Anita Pointer 51.)Lyn Collins 52.)Maureen Mc Govern 53.)Phyllis Hyman 54.)Brenda Russell 55.)Natalie Cole 56.)Karen Carpenter ( The Carpenters ) 57.)Anne Nolan , Maureen Nolan , Linda Nolan , Bernie " Bernadette " Nolan and Coleen Nolan ( The Nolans ) 58.)Patti Austin 59.)Charlene 60.)Bonnie Pointer 61.)Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson ( Heart ) 62.)Gwen Guthrie 63.)Deniece Williams 64.)Rebbie Jackson 65.)Lauren Wood 66.)Melissa Manchester 67.)Crystal Gayle 68.)Teri De Sario 69.)Martha Davis ( The Motels ) 70.)Bonnie Tyler 71.)Tata Vega 72.)Chrissie Hynde ( Pretenders ) 73.)Karla Bonoff 74.)Randy Crawford 75.)Juice Newton 76.)Leslie Pearl 77.)Hazell Dean 78.)Christine Wiltshire ( Class Action ) 79.)Maria Mendiola and Marisa Perez ( New Baccara ) 80.)Pat Benatar 81.)Chaka Khan 82.)June Pointer 83.)Marsha Raven 84.)Deborah Allen 85.)Evelyn Thomas 86.)Amy Holland 87.)Loalwa Braz ( Kaoma ) 88.)Linda Peaches Greene Tavani ( Peaches and Herb ) 89.)Angela Bofill 90.)Debbie Sledge , Joni Sledge , Kim Sledge and Kathy Sledge ( Sister Sledge ) 91.)Jose Hoebee 92.)Patrice Rushen 93.)Pia Zadora 94.)Annie Lennox ( Eurythmics ) 95.)Deborah Lyall ( Romeo Void ) 96.)Basia 97.)Marilyn Martin 98.)Angela Parisi and Antonella Pepe ( Fun Fun ) 99.)Spagna 100.)Regina Richards 101.)Judy Boucher 102.)Robin Beck 103.)Grace Knight ( Eurogliders ) 104.)Angela Winbush ( Rene and Angela ) 105.)Amii Stewart 106.)Cynthia Johnson ( Lipps Incorporated ) 107.)Teena Marie 108.)Debra Laws 109.)Dianne Reeves 110.)Sylvia 111.)La Toya Jackson 112.)Stephanie Mills 113.)Cheryl Lynn 114.)Kelly Marie 115.)Sheila E 116.)Patty Smyth ( Scandal ) 117.)Vesta Williams 118.)Kenia 119.)Kate Bush 120.)Madleen Kane 121.)Tanya Tucker 122.)Joan Jett 123.)Siobhan Fahey , Keren Woodward and Sara Dallin ( Bananarama ) 124.)Shannon 125.)Stacey Q 126.)Marie Fredriksson ( Roxette ) 127.)Anita Baker 128.)Marie Osmond 129.)Irene Cara 130.)Jody Watley 131.)Sheena Easton 132.)Meiko Nakahara 133.)Tracey Ullman 134.)Sade Adu 135.)Claudia Colombi ( Finzy Kontini ) 136.)Valerie Day ( Nu Shooz ) 137.)Susanna Hoffs ( The Bangles ) 138.)Corinne Drewery 139.)Suzanne Vega 140.)Clair Marlo 141.)Evelyn Champagne King 142.)Amy Grant 143.)Kim Wilde 144.)Jennifer Holliday 145.)Nena 146.)Jennifer Rush 147.)Maria Vidal 148.)Katrina Leskanich ( Katrina and The Waves ) 149.)Siedah Garrett 150.)Angie Gold 151.)Chriss ( Italo Singer ) 152.)Sarah ( Italo Singer ) 153.)Jade Starling ( Pretty Poison ) 154.)Leeza Miller 155.)Alison Moyet 156.)Terri Nunn ( Berlin ) 157.)Lisa Bevill 158.)Patty Ryan 159.)Mel and Kim 160.)Enya 161.)Kristy Mc Nichol 162.)Joanna Gardner 163.)Lian Ross 164.)Sandra 165.)Taylor Dayne 166.)Paula Abdul 167.)Whitney Houston 168.)Sinitta 169.)France Joli 170.)Claudia Brucken ( Propaganda ) 171.)Vonda Shepard 172.)Vanessa Williams 173.)Sara Hickman 174.)Rose Marie Ramsay and Rejane Magloire ( Indeep ) 175.)Cickie De Beer and Myrna Balrak ( Digital Emotion ) 176.)Cc Catch 177.)Tracy Chapman 178.)Frances Ruffelle 179.)Karyn White 180.)Sybil 181.)Stacy Lattisaw 182.)Janet Jackson 183.)Brenda K. Starr 184.)Samantha Fox 185.)Salt And Pepa 186.)Lisa Stansfield 187.)Lisa Velez ( Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam ) 188.)Kylie Minogue 189.)Sabrina Salerno 190.)Patsy Kensit ( Eight Wonder ) 191.)Josie Aiello 192.)Martika 193.)Kathi Wolfgramm , Elizabeth Wolfgramm and Moana Wolfgramm ( The Jets ) 194.)Debbie Gibson 195.)Jaya 196.)Tiffany 197.)Samantha Gilles 198.)Sonia Evans 199.)Vanessa Paradis 200.)Chris 201.)Ceejay 202.)Ya Kid K 203.)Tracie Spencer

[@leomarkteleg1347]

Sir / Ma'am / Madam @ Deodoto , Good Day Sir / Ma'am / Madam , Irene Cara is lined up for the International All Around Retro Female Divas Under 1980's : 1.)Madonna 2.)Cyndi Lauper 3.)Laura Branigan 4.)Olivia Newton - John 5.)Diana Ross 6.)Donna Summer 7.)Gloria Estefan 8.)Jane Wiedlin 9.)Belinda Carlisle 10.)Eartha Kitt 11.)Roberta Flack 12.)Tina Turner 13.)Grace Slick ( Starship ) 14.)Dusty Springfield 15.)Dionne Warwick 16.)Toni Tennille ( Captain and Tennille ) 17.)Helen Reddy 18.)Aretha Franklin 19.)Barbra Streisand 20.)Izora Armstead and Martha Wash ( The Weather Girls ) 21.)Gloria Gaynor 22.)Toni Basil 23.)Patti La Belle 24.)Gladys Knight 25.)Lani Hall 26.)Anne Murray 27.)Frida and Agnetha Faltskog ( Abba ) 28.)Kim Carnes 29.)Debbie Harry ( Blondie ) 30.)Rita Coolidge 31.)Bette Midler 32.)Carrie Lucas 33.)Miquel Brown 34.)Ruth Pointer 35.)Dolly Parton 36.)Linda Ronstadt 37.)Thelma Houston 38.)Gloria Loring 39.)Cher 40.)Rita Lee 41.)Florence Warner 42.)Aneka 43.)Jennifer Warnes 44.)Janie Fricke 45.)Barbara Dickson and Elaine Page 46.)Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson ( B52'S ) 47.)Grace Jones 48.)Pat Wilson 49.)Liz Mitchell , Marcia Barrett and Maizie Williams ( Boney M ) 50.)Anita Pointer 51.)Lyn Collins 52.)Maureen Mc Govern 53.)Phyllis Hyman 54.)Brenda Russell 55.)Natalie Cole 56.)Karen Carpenter ( The Carpenters ) 57.)Anne Nolan , Maureen Nolan , Linda Nolan , Bernie " Bernadette " Nolan and Coleen Nolan ( The Nolans ) 58.)Patti Austin 59.)Charlene 60.)Bonnie Pointer 61.)Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson ( Heart ) 62.)Gwen Guthrie 63.)Deniece Williams 64.)Rebbie Jackson 65.)Lauren Wood 66.)Melissa Manchester 67.)Crystal Gayle 68.)Teri De Sario 69.)Martha Davis ( The Motels ) 70.)Bonnie Tyler 71.)Tata Vega 72.)Chrissie Hynde ( Pretenders ) 73.)Karla Bonoff 74.)Randy Crawford 75.)Juice Newton 76.)Leslie Pearl 77.)Hazell Dean 78.)Christine Wiltshire ( Class Action ) 79.)Maria Mendiola and Marisa Perez ( New Baccara ) 80.)Pat Benatar 81.)Chaka Khan 82.)June Pointer 83.)Marsha Raven 84.)Deborah Allen 85.)Evelyn Thomas 86.)Amy Holland 87.)Loalwa Braz ( Kaoma ) 88.)Linda Peaches Greene Tavani ( Peaches and Herb ) 89.)Angela Bofill 90.)Debbie Sledge , Joni Sledge , Kim Sledge and Kathy Sledge ( Sister Sledge ) 91.)Jose Hoebee 92.)Patrice Rushen 93.)Pia Zadora 94.)Annie Lennox ( Eurythmics ) 95.)Deborah Lyall ( Romeo Void ) 96.)Basia 97.)Marilyn Martin 98.)Angela Parisi and Antonella Pepe ( Fun Fun ) 99.)Spagna 100.)Regina Richards 101.)Judy Boucher 102.)Robin Beck 103.)Grace Knight ( Eurogliders ) 104.)Angela Winbush ( Rene and Angela ) 105.)Amii Stewart 106.)Cynthia Johnson ( Lipps Incorporated ) 107.)Teena Marie 108.)Debra Laws 109.)Dianne Reeves 110.)Sylvia 111.)La Toya Jackson 112.)Stephanie Mills 113.)Cheryl Lynn 114.)Kelly Marie 115.)Sheila E 116.)Patty Smyth ( Scandal ) 117.)Vesta Williams 118.)Kenia 119.)Kate Bush 120.)Madleen Kane 121.)Tanya Tucker 122.)Joan Jett 123.)Siobhan Fahey , Keren Woodward and Sara Dallin ( Bananarama ) 124.)Shannon 125.)Stacey Q 126.)Marie Fredriksson ( Roxette ) 127.)Anita Baker 128.)Marie Osmond 129.)Irene Cara 130.)Jody Watley 131.)Sheena Easton 132.)Meiko Nakahara 133.)Tracey Ullman 134.)Sade Adu 135.)Claudia Colombi ( Finzy Kontini ) 136.)Valerie Day ( Nu Shooz ) 137.)Susanna Hoffs ( The Bangles ) 138.)Corinne Drewery 139.)Suzanne Vega 140.)Clair Marlo 141.)Evelyn Champagne King 142.)Amy Grant 143.)Kim Wilde 144.)Jennifer Holliday 145.)Nena 146.)Jennifer Rush 147.)Maria Vidal 148.)Katrina Leskanich ( Katrina and The Waves ) 149.)Siedah Garrett 150.)Angie Gold 151.)Chriss ( Italo Singer ) 152.)Sarah ( Italo Singer ) 153.)Jade Starling ( Pretty Poison ) 154.)Leeza Miller 155.)Alison Moyet 156.)Terri Nunn ( Berlin ) 157.)Lisa Bevill 158.)Patty Ryan 159.)Mel and Kim 160.)Enya 161.)Kristy Mc Nichol 162.)Joanna Gardner 163.)Lian Ross 164.)Sandra 165.)Taylor Dayne 166.)Paula Abdul 167.)Whitney Houston 168.)Sinitta 169.)France Joli 170.)Claudia Brucken ( Propaganda ) 171.)Vonda Shepard 172.)Vanessa Williams 173.)Sara Hickman 174.)Rose Marie Ramsay and Rejane Magloire ( Indeep ) 175.)Cickie De Beer and Myrna Balrak ( Digital Emotion ) 176.)Cc Catch 177.)Tracy Chapman 178.)Frances Ruffelle 179.)Karyn White 180.)Sybil 181.)Stacy Lattisaw 182.)Janet Jackson 183.)Brenda K. Starr 184.)Samantha Fox 185.)Salt And Pepa 186.)Lisa Stansfield 187.)Lisa Velez ( Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam ) 188.)Kylie Minogue 189.)Sabrina Salerno 190.)Patsy Kensit ( Eight Wonder ) 191.)Josie Aiello 192.)Martika 193.)Kathi Wolfgramm , Elizabeth Wolfgramm and Moana Wolfgramm ( The Jets ) 194.)Debbie Gibson 195.)Jaya 196.)Tiffany 197.)Samantha Gilles 198.)Sonia Evans 199.)Vanessa Paradis 200.)Chris 201.)Ceejay 202.)Ya Kid K 203.)Tracie Spencer

[@richardroberts2053]

Karen Carpenter deserved higher than # 7

[@boblarsen7984]

number 1

[@mobiustrip1400]

Yup. Best voice ever and a great drummer to boot❤

[@donaldperez7981]

Crystal clear voice

[@velociraptor8984]

Number 1 to me !

@@mobiustrip1400 I like her very much too. She has such a gentle voice that you can't help but be caressed by it. But it's not enough to be the "best voice of all time".

[@rbf100]

My favorite is Karen Carpenter with the voice of an angel. After all these years I am still captivated by her voice and her drumming too. Rest in peace dear Karen.

She died of anorexa. Poor woman. She had a fine voice.

[@NeilLup]

Absolutely! Karen Carpenter!

[@djmossssomjd8496]

YES YES YES!!!

[@sureshmukhi2316]

Olivia Newton-John, Linda Ronstandt, Diana Ross, Gloria Gaynor, Debby Boone, Marie Osmond, so many more!

[@deadandburied7626]

Linda RONSTADT

[@sureshmukhi2316]

@@deadandburied7626 sorry

[@jonslagter]

add Roberta Flack, Agnetha , Ann Wilson, Debra Harry

[@Phredbo]

Losers losers losers We are talking about the best singers😮

[@sureshmukhi2316]

@@Phredbo so you think ONJ, Diana Ross are losers? Poor you who have no taste in music.

[@danielpapp4629]

Im 68. By far today still, Karen Carpenters voice still gives me goose bumps. No other female si ger falls in that catagory for me.

[@PatrickBreen1526]

😅

[@PatrickBreen1526]

😊

[@tonylove4800]

But she didn't have the great songs Durham did.

[@barrylyon652]

For me, without doubt, Karen Carpenter is absolutely number one! One hundred years from now no one would still replicate that voice. Not even AI.

[@tonylove4800]

Judith Durham goes close and the Seekers' song were so much better.

[@barrylyon652]

​@@tonylove4800 and that's what makes the world go around.

[@markkuhns3623]

Karen Carpenter #1 Forever!

[@joequillun7790]

I'll 2nd that, Mark.

[@raychernoff1135]

I mean 7 vrs Barbra lol

[@raychernoff1135]

Dolly ok she had mega talent like Karen buy no way did she sound as good

[@alexcerdan4500]

Karen was my favorite.

[@sandrakeith5359]

Karen Carpenter Always!

[@karaclark4986]

No doubt that Karen Carpenter should of been number one at the top of the list! Pure Class her voice and songs,never be forgotten!

[@craigshepherd2928]

Karen Carpenter without doubt.

[@charlesaracich5377]

WITHOUT A DOUBT ,KAREN CARPENTER!

[@MOstix13]

I miss Karen Carpenter. Don’t forget Carly Simon and Ann Wilson from Heart. Such great music!

[@glendafaber1245]

Karen Carpenter was the best of all. She should have been number 1.

[@Bamblam69]

Karen Carpenter should have been number one.

[@JMVideos7676]

Agreed.

[@tomblevins4133]

I'm with you on that. Karen Carpenter was like no other. So sad that her life was cut short.

[@Suzieqduval]

I agree

[@timschall2689]

Truth....

[@juttaagatha7640]

I think Karen Carpenter was far better than Dolly Parton!!!

[@JMVideos7676]

Karen Carpenter was the best and she was gone much too soon.

[@ChatNoirVibes]

I agree!

[@purplefee9210]

All of us who vote for Karen Carpenter - we must all be around the same age 🙀

[@scottgibson6735]

own,carpenter,showed,how,tragic,mental,illness,can,be.anorexiq,is,a,mental illness 😊😊😊😊😊

[@helencook9055]

Karen carpenter should have been num 1, loved her singing ❤

[@allanulen3809]

Completely agree. A singer for the ages. I know there will NEVER be another like Karen Carpenter.

[@escaped1534]

​@@allanulen3809My childhood crush! I remember where I was when it was announced on the radio that she died. I weeped...

[@robertpolnicky7702]

Probably would be if you had a national vote .

[@robertpolnicky7702]

I get more ovation doing her songs at karaoke than anything else I do. From the people you don't expect.

[@rbra9611]

Agreed. The Carpenters weren’t my taste but her voice was insane.

[@xyachtie]

Linda Ronstadt was the voice of a generation! How can we believe this list?

[@thomaspdullumjr2044]

This list is absolute BS. Donna Fargo and no Linda Ronstadt?

[@lynnnoland9400]

I was just about to say the same.

[@thomasshropshire5854]

We can't. No Linda Ronstadt, no Judy Collins, and Karen Carpenter at #7? Complete BS.

[@kevinlee3174]

A nice collection. Of them all and the missing, I would nominate Karen Carpenter.

[@garylantinen2819]

No competition Karen carpenter hands down the best ever

[@lecleland1]

Linda Ronstadt for sure. Beauty, talent and stage presence.

[@bobbeck5866]

I agree wholheartedly she is the best, no doubt about it

[@tjwash2]

Linda Ronstadt was a huge star, she had a string of hit songs and platinum albums in the 70’s. Bette Midler’s highest ranking 70’s single got #4 Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. I love her, but most people didn’t know who she was till 1980’s The Rose. One of the sappiest songs ever.

[@sreginkc]

Carol King and Linda Ronstadt where definitely in my top ten favorites

[@MuzicTunes-lk6np]

And Cher 🤔

[@renay1958]

Yes! Carole King and Linda Ronstadt.

[@evanagy2304]

Karen Carpenter is the first, Olivia Newton-John, Tina Turner, ABBA, Aretha Franklin, The Mamas and the Papas, Linda Rostand, Anne Murray. There were so many singers of exceptional talent in those days. They were much better than the ones we have now. Respect for the exception.

[@bricefleckenstein9666]

Mamas and Papas were 60s, not really 70s.

[@Sandra-qs1mi]

Juice Newton, Cher...loved the music from the 60s and 70s and yes it was better then!

[@bricefleckenstein9666]

@@Sandra-qs1mi Cher was a LOT bigger in the 1960s. Only occasionally since then.

[@evanagy2304]

@@Sandra-qs1mi Of course, and we could go on and on...😊🥰

[@evanagy2304]

@@bricefleckenstein9666 True!

[@srenhubertzthomsen2022]

Karen Carpenter is my no. 1

[@scotternshaw660]

Agree, Karen #1

[@kathslater]

Mine too, without question

[@marlapeters9359]

Mine too!

[@maureenhopkins430]

I came here to say the same!

[@marcanglin5934]

Karen Carpenter could be number one in any decade. Greatest voice ever

[@jocular1910]

After decades it is clear, Karen Carpenter had the pitch, the range, the emotion, the phrasing, and, unfiltered by autotune and other technologies, the range of no other female singer of the 20th century.

[@thomaskline]

Did you ever hear of Judith Durham?

[@keinname353]

I like Karen but that comment is absurd. It's almost as though you've never heard another female sing.

[@jocular1910]

@@thomaskline Yes.

[@onehitpick9758]

Karen Carpenter is the best sound I've heard, and still resounds even when the radio plays a myriad of other tunes.

[@williamjones4479]

Karen Carpenter is the best with love will keep us together ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@geodosher5462]

I too love Karen Carpenter, but for the record, Love Will Keep Us Together was performed by The Captain and Tennille.

[@cmartin_ok]

​@@geodosher5462 Karen covered it

[@dukecraig2402]

​@@geodosher5462 Here's one for ya, check the credits of the album Pink Floyd The Wall, and even the credits at the end of the movie, Toni Tennille was a singer on the album, and yes, it's her and not just someone with the same name, she even talks about it in several interviews, she also sang on Elton John's album Caribou and several other famous albums, but The Wall is the real surprise, Toni Tennille and Pink Floyd just isn't a connection you'd come up with yourself in a million years.

[@SF-pq3sq]

Karen Carpenter, Donna Fargo, Dolly Partin, Stevie Nicks and Aretha Franklin a few but nice memories❤️😉

[@jimsradiocheck936]

In my opinion Karen Carpenter has the best voice I ever heard

[@johnrobidoux4123]

I think Linda Ronstadt should've been included. Also, Karen Carpenter should've been rated much higher. Karen's vocal range, dynamics, and perfect pitch should've rank her close to #1 in my opinion. Another Ann & Nancy Wilson from Heart.

[@A_Bit_of_Thought]

My vote is for Karen Carpenter. Fantastic drummer and a vocalist beyond excellence.

[@jeffnauman5689]

Linda Ronstadt was by far number 1. You also left out Carol King, Tapestry was in the top 100 almost the whole decade!

[@davebrehm3696]

I thought of carol king too

[@tjwash2]

Linda Ronstadt is always my number 1. I like all of the others on this list as well.

[@DavidHalChester]

Carole.

[@DavidHalChester]

@@davebrehm3696Carole.

[@Sarasdad91]

Your opinion. Mine is Karen Carpenter

[@papajeff5486]

Karen Carpenter and Barbra Streisand, are my favorites…from an old man, retired in the hills of east Tennessee.

[@kennethhaist1359]

Karen carpenter ❤

[@danielboyer4799]

Karen Carpenter was and Always be the very best of all Times . Perfect pitch, perfect intonation ! Her voice is haunting and was a gift from God ! My second choice is Carly Simon and how is it possible to forget Ella Fitzgerald ?? But : Karen forever 💖

[@andrecusson5069]

Joni Mitchell and Karen Carpenter are the BEST! Best Wishes Andre

[@iowaboy5326]

Karen Carpenter, imo, should be ranked in the top 3. Her range, her beautiful voice! Such a heavenly combo!!

[@rohanlady4]

I have The Carpenter's Greatest hits given to me for my 15th birthday in 1972.

[@harrymclane-8559]

The singles was released in 1974, not 1972. Maybe on your 17th birthday

[@michaelgodbold6247]

Are you speaking to them yet???

[@karenmandeville7116]

how could you not have Linda Ronstadt on this list?

[@tjwash2]

Right!? Insanity. From 1975 to 1980 I think she had a platinum selling album every year and multiple platinum albums in the mid-late 80’s.

[@Vadik-r2b]

Where is Cher and Joan Baez on that list?

[@AllenJones-w3p]

Let's not forget the late, great Christine McVie.

[@jefffanning2799]

Christine McVie or Stevie Nicks? No contest. Christine McVie!

[@kj7653]

Karen Carpenter is #1.

[@belindaclark7900]

Karen Carpenter is always #1

[@magdasilva1564]

Karen Carpenter,the number one!

[@marksheehan8442]

I'm not criticizing but how does one put Donna Fargo on this list and not mention Olivia Newton-John, Helen Reddy, Carole King, Linda Ronstadt or Roberta Flack just to name a few? Aretha at #1 is perplexing especially given that the two songs that were mentioned here were from the SIXTIES.... Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, Melissa Manchester, Janis Ian, Minnie Riperton, Phoebe Snow... so many you left out. I also think Karen Carpenter wasn't given her due here. She's on the list but truly should have been #1.

[@suzannadannaTARDIS]

Oh, Roberta Flack! Enchanting voice!

[@gregorystacey3441]

Stevie Nicks has always been my favorite.

[@JamesBenadom]

You have to include Olivia Newton-John, Linda Rhondstadt and Carol King

[@kathslater]

The one and only Karen Carpenter. RIP

[@MaBer-67391]

You're forgetting Carole King, who had that iconic 70s album Tapestry. I swear every teenage girl from that time period had a copy of that album.

[@brian1204]

Many of us boys, too!

[@braxtonperry1981]

Karen is my number 1#❤

[@allansmith9983]

Karen any day of the week ❤

[@Sarasdad91]

Karen is #1 imo.

[@JennySpringfield]

Definitely Karen!

[@lucken13]

Stevie Nicks for me!!!!!! 70s was my school years as a kid, graduated in 81!!!!!

[@markmitchell3097]

Olivia Newton John should be high on the list. Karen Carpenter is the best though

[@dont.wilson2121]

Absolutely! Can’t believe Olivia didn’t make the list.

[@Nowhereman123]

Yep what a load of garbage this is without ONJ and agree Karen Carpenter is the greatest of them all.

[@RJS1974]

Sadly you forgot the best selling female solo artist of the 70s Linda Ronstadt. So that means you’re no good.

[@that_thing_I_do]

Read your comment about Linda missing...didn't bother watching.

[@michaelwarrick5345]

Of course the best voice, Linda! But how about Bonnie Raitt?!! And, how can you not include, Carole King?!! A major faux pas, in my opinion😢

[@2Barry5]

Absolutely, Linda had one of the most versatile, amazing voices ever. She was magical. She sang every genre. Even loved her on older classics. She sang the old Disney song, “When You Wish Upon a Star” and turned it into one of the most beautiful songs ever! Linda belongs on this list, maybe even #1.

[@lisachaput2952]

Also, Olivia Newton John... And the singer from Heart. This list needed to be longer.

[@rapidroy6197]

Definitely so

[@sueeubanks2]

Karen Carpenter 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@garylangdon1783]

Karen Carpenter gets my vote for number 1.

[@SallyJohnson-rk8ic]

Karen Carpenter should have been number one. It's also unfortunate that the list only included ten slots. Others I'd love to see on the list include Roberta Flack, Dionne Warwick, Peaches of Peaches and Herb, Tennille of the Captain and Tennielle, Helen Reddy, Vicki Lawrence, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Juice Newton, Barbara Mandrell, Maureen McGovern, Dianna Ross, Gladys Knight and probably many more that have gotten lost in the cobwebs if my mind.

[@FransVeen-p8t]

Karen Carpenter all best

[@CybeleCotter]

Karen Carpenter will always be No.1.

[@gpetters]

Nice! Karen Carpenter number 1. Donna Summer nr 2.

[@Cosmiclady-y8x]

Karen Carpenter is # 1 for me 🙏🏻♥️

[@wadeaiken1948]

Where are Linda Ronstadt, Olivia Newton John, Helen Reddy, and Carole King?

[@mguini1]

They are all excellent vocalists. Karen was a special angel, her voice is (in my heart still) so soothing to my soul. And there were no auto tuning or all of today's AI technology back in those days so kudos to all of them including the one not mentioned.

[@PeterCleary-y7j]

Karen Carpenter by a long way

[@surlyogre1476]

Karen Carpenter and Olivia Newton-John are, each of them in, a league of her own.👍

[@ChatNoirVibes]

100% agree!

[@Jiltedin2007]

My favorite 70’s Female Singer was Helen Reddy.

[@tenerifecats6652]

@@Jiltedin2007 Mine too! I had a few of her 45’s and they were wore out!

[@KathieSmurawski]

Karen Carpenter ❤❤❤❤

[@MrNorthstar50]

Karen Carpenter had such a beautiful voice, and she sure did go through a lot in her life.

[@billkaroly]

How can Linda Ronstadt not be on this list?

[@davidmontgomery1600]

100% agree with the majority KC definitely number 1

[@genoromero5550]

Carole King belongs in that list for sure, at list top 5, YOU.MISSED!

[@randyrogers8568]

Got to go with Karen Carpenter. Smooth as silk and sweet as honey. If there is a heaven above, then Karen is what singing sounds like.

[@richardzeeb5096]

Linda Ronstadt, how do you leave her out of top 10???

[@johnwillett4086]

No.1 Karen Carpenter - no contest (except possibly Judith Durham from the Seekers).

[@johnshepherd7624]

MOST CERTAINLY

[@sunraia860]

Karen Carpenter should have been No 1 spot.

[@MisterTee2010]

Karen Carpenter should be number one.

[@fnamelname9289]

No contest - it's Karen Carpenter.

[@RickBrown-x9g]

Karen Carpenter definitely should be higher than 7!

[@pattyhall5060]

Where is Linda Ronstadt? Carole King?

[@rogerdonoho4924]

Karen Carpenter # 1. Tie fir #2, Olivia Newton John and Donna Summer..

[@jstarr1717]

Frank sinatra said Karen Carpenter was the only singer he would pay to here sing Karen #1

[@kurtjensen7264]

To me. Aretha Franklin. Always rocked my soul.

[@herbertturner8808]

Diana Ross, Olivia Newton-John and Gladys Knight come to mind.

[@mikesimpson5383]

also Agnetha Faltskog and Frida Lyngstad

[@jimgilbert9984]

#1 should have been Karen Carpenter. You left out Olivia Newton-John and Linda Ronstadt, who had more hits and defined the 70s better than a lot of your picks.

[@jimgilbert9984]

Additionally, people still love and listen to the Carpenters' music today, more than that of the others. Olivia's stuff, too.

[@shawnuel]

Wow! No Linda Ronstadt? Good Grief.

[@tjwash2]

Good grief they’re no good!

[@ginaorsini3312]

I know, this list sucks!

[@shawnuel]

@@tjwash2 Well played!

[@nicholastullett5653]

The greatest female singer's to ever grace this planet are Karen carpenter and Judith Durham.

[@smitbar11]

Agreed!

[@johnshepherd7624]

I AGREE BEYOND A DOUBT

[@TheLittlenyc]

Loved this video!! Hard to pick a favorite. Love them all, but Stevie Nix has my vote, and Donna Summer.

[@JorgeEscobar-s8q]

Donna Summer and Karen Carpenter are my favorites too!

[@frankieebush9096]

Karen Carpenter should have been higher on list

[@eugeneelar2231]

karen carpenter,donna summer,diana ross,linda Ronstadt

[@rrzln]

Karen Carpenter No 1

[@margaritalagumbay8310]

Caren ,Barbara and Donna😊❤

[@lisafalzetta9116]

Karen Carpenter should be way higher on this list.

[@timdixon1640]

I still love Karen Carpenter and will love her music number1 with a bullet! How does one leave out Whitney Houston or Celine Dion. So glad Donna Fargo made number ten!

[@deannajohnson4928]

Whitney and Celine, while both are incredible singers , didn't rise to fame until the 1980s. This was a list of 70s hits.

[@johngmvella2377]

The 70s were one to make a living in music and dare to dream big❤❤❤

[@richardhuffmon]

Helen Reddy, Olivia Newton John, Marie Osmond, Cher, Cass Elliot, Charlene, Maria Muldaur