TOP 10 - THE BEST FEMALE SINGERS OF ALL TIME

[@WorldIconsEN]

Who is your FAVORITE FEMALE SINGER of all time? 🎤 We read you! 👀

[@cherzum]

Elvis...no one comes close.

[@axxellein]

Doro Pesch/Lee Aaron!!! The Metal Queens!

[@susanwilliams4953]

My favorite female singers is 1:Whintey Huston "I have nothing". The list is very close to all my favorite female singers... singers that was undrafted are, Sade & Vanessa Williams.

[@ItsMaisyDaisy]

ELVIS.

[@donnamentrasti2695]

BARBRA! and has been for 60+ years!!

[@vickiebasolo6400]

The list has some incredible singers - I could quibble about one or two, but instead will ask, "Where is Linda Ronstadt?" Incredible voice, able to sing beautifully in numerous genres and tremendous impact across country, rock, pop, and latin music audiences.

[@GraciesMom]

Yesssss!

[@ItsMaisyDaisy]

Totally agree. Linda should be here!

[@helenratcliffe3012]

Kate Bush

[@Arya-1111]

where is Karen Carpetner??

[@jurajura1659]

I agree she deserves to be in the list.

[@stevepatrick5818]

Karen Carpenter had the best female voice that I have ever heard. I am surprised that she only received an honorable recognition.

[@Darrigrande]

I strongly agree with you. She should be placed among the best ten.

[@christineobrien7707]

Alongside Linda Ronstadt,the best female singers of the 1970s.

[@katesleuth1156]

Karen Carpenter had perfect pitch. I agree she was great.

[@donald8354]

She had a beatiful voice.

[@kellifanelli5425]

Karen Carpenter and Linda Ronstadt definitely!!!

[@deborahbowler1717]

There are many fabulous singers, each special in their own right . No one could really agree with the 10 best female singers of all time. Like Rachelle Ferrell not all great female singers have made it commercially. And I’m sure there are some out there who have never been recorded. It’s in the ears of the beholden. Bless all of you who sing and grace us with your soul.

[@joseejaja279]

Dear Deborah, you are oh so right. There are so many unsong heros of the lirics art( I use the term loosely) music is as vast as the universe and subject to feelings and interpretation. Of course some singers may have a greater range than others but this doesn't paint the whole picture. In this era, we are blessed with device and technology which allows us to put to posterity phenomenal recordings. However when I listen to new talents on television shows I am astounded by the beauty, power and talent of these prodigies. Let's be greatful for the variety and availability. God bless.

[@henrikechers9995]

It is impossible to make a top 10, because there is always someone you forget - Karen Carpenter, Annie Lennox, Sade, Pat Benatar, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Ann Wilson, Anita Baker, Ariana Grande, Agnetha Faltskog, Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, Dionne Warwick.... and so many others............... It is IMPOSSIBLE to make a top 10

[@angelabuck7841]

So true there's just too many amazing female voices out there to list .

[@cesararcega3133]

How about Connie Francis

[@lauracleveland4017]

Love Sarah Vaughan!

[@patriciacadogan6568]

Nancy Wilson and Rand Crowford these power houses sadly were left out 😢

[@irenehabes-quene2839]

They forgot all those metal singers who have way more versatile voices than pop singers as metal music is so much more demanding on the voice and requires so much more technique. Many have done classical training like opera to be able to carry their voice above the music. Nightwish tried with a pop singer between their 2 lead singers but she couldn’t perform live as her voice wasn’t powerful enough. Her Studio performances were not bad because they could manipulate the recordings of her voice but life she failed miserably. Now they have Floor Jansen who is one of the best female voices of this moment.

[@NoName-zm1ks]

How can you miss Gladys Knight!!!

[@surferdude4487]

I love Gladys, but I don't know if she would make my top ten.

[@Britgirl58]

Are these the best singers or those who made the most money? I would find it difficult to list only ten of the best, but I would have to drop Madonna. I enjoyed her music in the 80s and 90s, but not after that. I believe she is more of a top entertainer. I think I also disagree with the places you have given some of the ladies. For example, you placed Madonna but put Mariah in 10th place?

[@niecyedmon1881]

Aretha Franklin ..... Hello ???

[@wilburfinnigan2142]

Easy, not that great,,,

[@christhompson7547]

Cece Winans. Also has a beautiful voice. I love her doing alabaster box.

[@joannefreeman3573]

Linda Rhonstad had a beautiful voice.

[@michellebaeyens1205]

Sorry but Madonna doesn't deserve a spot on this list, She sings false live for real 🙈 What about Randy Crawford, Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera and Diana Ross ??🫤

[@waltmyers6361]

Then you really have never truly watched her career from the beginning. Have you ever seen her performances at the academy awards? Obviously not.

[@PatrickLongworth]

@@waltmyers6361 Performances are suspect, unless one can be certain that lip syncing is not occurring. Maybe Madonna can sing and dance, without lip syncing, however the important issue here is singing. Does she sing well? Does she emote and enunciate well? Is she as concerned about her vocal performances as her dance and stage acts?

[@aliciazambri4237]

@@waltmyers6361 Don't kid yourself. I watched her career from the beginning. I like her music and she is a decent singer, but one of the best singers of all time? That's a big claim that she cannot make. Sorry.

[@jasonhull9154]

I definitely agree with you on Diana Ross and Randy Crawford!

[@speaknowethansversion]

@@PatrickLongworth she does everything you just mentioned lmaooooo youre mad ret4rded

[@srfotog]

Madonna is over Ella Fitzgerald? Total insanity.

[@dariusbrock2351]

I agree. Total bs.

[@irenehabes-quene2839]

Madonna can sing, no question but she’s not exceptional at all. There are tons of women with better voices but Madonna knew how to sell herself.

[@haroldg.taladro4008]

For me, Madonna should be the number one (1) bcos she's the best-selling female music artist of all time. How could she sell her music if she's not the best singer.

[@dariusbrock2351]

@@haroldg.taladro4008 That's not true. Selling more does not equal better singer/voice. Just means a better marketing strategy/team.

[@irenehabes-quene2839]

@@haroldg.taladro4008 it’s not about the marketing or money. This video is comparing singing talent not business talent!

[@angelabuck7841]

Madonna is good but there's no way she rates above Pat Benetar or even Celine Dion.

[@rog1046]

Or Roberta Flack

[@patriciacadogan6568]

I Cant believe that Donna Summer didnt make the list nor an Honarable mention.😢

[@pauldourlet]

Karen Carpenter shound be here

[@juliemenard9504]

I agree with the Madonna, what's sung on record and truly how she sounces like is two different singers, anyways I'm a big fan of adele

[@juliemenard9504]

Karen Carpenter is mine and my mom's fav' s also.

[@hollyardis4524]

You're absolutely right...have they not listened to Karen sing, before they did this list? Karen's talent was also the ability to sound exactly alike in studio and live performances. RIP Karen Carpenter 😊

[@bonester50]

Karen Carpenter is one in a creation. Nothing compares to Karen. She is more than an honorable mention. A voice that is outrageous.

[@ThundermansThunder]

I agree, Karen Carpenter should be at the top of the list, as she had more control than any of the others and had the most beautiful voice that could sing absolutely anything!

[@denisebarber8973]

Kelly Clarkson 💝🎶🎶🎶🎶 superb vocalist, any genre, ability like no other to connect to a lyric, 🥰….. after 20 years, she just gets better and better, can’t wait till she gets the recognition she so deserves!!

[@michellehamil]

My favorites are mentioned but Honorable mentions: Lisa Fischer, Leona Lewis, Sia, Ariana Grande, Christina Aguilera, Pointer Sisters, Bonnie Raitt, Sheena Easton, Phyllis Hyman, Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia, Patti Labelle, Kylie Minogue

[@jaypeecatz21]

CHRISTINA AGUILERA🙌📣

[@wichtel211]

Pink

[@JMAJMA-xr2dk]

Omg The great Patti Labelle is missing on the video

[@risesussman56]

Good compilation. Please do some more on women in the Arts.

[@evertonthomas5432]

Tina has to be in that top 10

[@markwhitman9029]

Barbra humbly admitted recently that Judy Garland probably THE greatest and no mention of her here? GET REAL

[@tonymeehan7859]

this list is just someone's opinion.....not a real list

[@diamonddrone7504]

@@tonymeehan7859 RIDICULOUS is it

[@Darrigrande]

The list is not complete without Judy Garland and Donna Summer.

[@alenkasalej627]

and Lara Fabian

[@tonymeehan7859]

​@@alenkasalej627 I agree, this list is not a true real list

[@rockit3422]

ABSOLUTELY

[@gamessongs2762]

Great singers!

[@diamonddrone7504]

Diana Ross too!

[@lorrem2539]

Do not think Madonna belongs on this top 10 list. She should have gotten an honorable mention.....maybe.

[@donnadrane4977]

Madonna, though talented, can’t come close to Barbra, Celine, Whitney, or Linda.

[@Marc-zi5cq]

She writes her own songs, produces them, plays instruments and has outsold them all both in albums and concert tickets. They are all great but mostly singers, while Madonna is the whole artistic package.

[@alenkasalej627]

bad not great singer. Many girls can sing much better than she - if it's a question of 'singing'@@Marc-zi5cq

[@loyalpaname4458]

Dont forget Mariah ...her place is not 10 but 4 or 5

[@jamesr2164]

@@Marc-zi5cq 💯👍

[@ChristianJaramillo10]

​@@Marc-zi5cqthis is about singing, she's not close to the others, let alone Mariah being at #10 and she literally sings billions of times better and writes better than Madonna.

[@teddyhomerun]

When you watch this, you realize how many singers could have been up there. I think this review was based more on star power than voice. If it was sheer voice it would be Karen Carpenter or Whitney Houston at the top. Madonna would not even be mentioned. P.S. Linda Ronstadt would be top 5.

[@ncavlleguy]

Whitney’s voice is above them all ! And I also agree WHERE IS JUDY GARLAND? The GREAT ENTERTAINER of all time⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@writercard4]

Tina turner , Billy holiday, Janis joplin

[@2kitties]

@Writercard4 Tina Turner was on the list.

[@amyprince2081]

JANIS JOPLIN

[@Ellierose-uu3qt]

Yes, Ella Fitzgerald,News Lady Gaga, Jennifer Hudson ❤,Miley,Christina Aguilera,Not Madonna,this ist Show,Not oktav😂,more better....Aretha,Patty Label.....more....👍

[@anonymousanonymous9366]

No. Love Tina, but no way “greatest of all time singer”.

[@gnelj7298]

I like Madonna and am a fan. However, voice is not her strength. She is a performer and makes great songs but not a singer like Whitney, Aretha, Ella, Celine, Barbara and Mariah.

[@jamesr2164]

No she doesn't have the highest octave range, but neither do a lot of singers. But she has proven for over four decades that she has a great voice and has even sung two songs at the Oscars that won best original song. As well as being the best selling female music recording artist in history still. Deal with it.

[@PatrickLongworth]

Though I accept that Madonna is successful as a singer, great is a quality that I do not associate with her voice, whether her early songs like "Holiday" or her more recent songs. Her cover of "American Pie" was not that appealing and "Beautiful Stranger" ranks as one of the more ridiculous songs in her catalogue. I used to like "La Isla Bonita" but it was proven to me that even that song can "achieve" the status of "overplayed".

[@juliebless7119]

@@jamesr2164 Octave range??? Live, she can't hit the note she's looking for in any range. Madonna relies on great sound engineering in the studio and lip syncs any part of live performance that sounds on key. She put on a good show, but good singer? She never was.

[@danielkorczyk8181]

​@@jamesr2164Bullshit. This is a list of best SINGERS. Madonna neither can sing nor has a good voice. She can give good production show but this is nor a list of best shoes but the list of best SINGERS

[@zart]

She may be a great singer but shes not the greatest singer in history like whitney . But Whitney or Celine Dion hasn't had the cultural movement that Madonna has had. Madonna is a force of nature they will be talking about her 100 years from now.

[@bope1617]

Someone who can sing: Rock, pop, dance music, blues, soul, rockabilly, country, folk. the most underrated: Cyndi Lauper.

[@gamessongs2762]

Indeed!

[@carolinaLoris]

I was hoping that Cyndy will be mentioned... Damn list

[@diamonddrone7504]

I agree!

[@donaldholderdoc2910]

Agree 👍

[@TheListenerCanon]

I'd say she's a better singer than Madonna. Madonna is more of an artist than a singer.

[@rachelbautista6202]

Anita Baker is an absolute wonderful singer. No mention of her.

[@alanmccabe5927]

I really like her to, but in terms of her impact on the industry , it’s simply not the same ✌🏽

[@misterbee66]

I looooove her.

[@THEMUSICSOMMELIIER-rz1nt]

If you didn't speak english half the time you wouldn't know what she is saying. But I still love her.

[@debutriah2854]

@@THEMUSICSOMMELIIER-rz1ntif you don’t speak English you wouldn’t understand her anyways, wtf

[@GraciesMom]

Madonna is an icon but not because of her voice and I think she’d admit that. She worked on her voice for years but it was her personality, her dance moves and her willingness to push the boundaries of our values in America that make her a star. She was always controversial and I loved that. But no she does not belong here…at all.

[@alonaampuan6834]

totally agree, perhaps if its top artist Madonna is on d list

[@sailingsam3815]

Karen Carpenter, Eva Cassidy, kd lang, Joni Mitchell, Judy Garland, Judy Collins, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington.

[@louisedost8476]

Mini Ripperton❤

[@robross6318]

Madonna on this list is soooo ridiculous. Diana Ross's voice is angelic and Karen Carpenter is the epitome of perfection in the 70s. Streisand, by the way, should be #1.

[@lolalolita2011]

she's an icon not for her voice......she's an icon cause she had smt to say to the world..... she managed with her poor voice to sell more than anyone..... she's not best singer for her voice....she's on the list cause she sing things mutters at the time.... i prefer to hear mdna sings papa dont preach instead of angelic voices that sings love storys and romance and boring stuff.....

[@Cyndithia68]

Agree no voice and just show. Shock value only.

[@annaluna6023]

Madonna, love her but I wouldn’t put her up there with these amazing singers.

[@CaptainAmerica-jw2xh]

Karen Carpenter is the female singer with the most beautiful voice ever. #1 Karen Carpenter #2 Whitney Houston #3 Barbra Streisand #4 Celine Dion #5 Linda Ronstadt #6 Mariah Carey #7 Madonna

[@susanstrand5599]

Lara Fabian too

[@donald8354]

Karen had a beatiful voice.

[@diamonddrone7504]

I just think Madonna does not fit in in your line up.

[@EMPRESSGLADYS]

Madonna is on this list, so it is not a serious list. Aretha, Gladys and Patti, Top Three. The next generation, Whitney, Mariah and Celine, Top Three.

[@diorrboyyyy]

karen carpenter above Whitney???? noooo😂

[@catherinerhea6336]

You completely snubbed CHER!!! ***UNFORGIVABLE!!!*** ⚡😱🖤❣️

[@PatrickLongworth]

Maybe for you, but not for me. I've listened to early Cher and her more recent music and as a singer, she is more a stylist, her own style essentially, and her voice can grate on the ears, though I respect that she has had a long career, I would prefer her over Madonna to be honest.

[@catherinerhea6336]

@@PatrickLongworth I have both Madonna & Cher in my CD collection... Wasaaaaaay more Cher... Madonna lost me when she went into punk/rap: cannot STAND either!!! Cher has her own unique style: you either like her or you don't... I have to be "in the mood" to listen to anything I consider pop... Normally I'm initial heavy/psych ROCK(Deep Purple, Van Halen, Pink Floyd, ACDC, etc...) All of the ones in this listing are pop, as far as I'm concerned.... Pat Benatar actually did a really nice jazz/blues album, & no one even paid attention to it....but she still sells out shows too... Just like Cher...💜

[@mic1240]

Dionne Warwick is #2 in charted hits during rock era, only Aretha had more, yet not even an honorable mention? So many others from Stevie Nicks, Pat B, and more. No other singer in American history had been as successful across so many genres as Linda Ronstadt, who to this day, has the top selling non English language album ever. Where’s Dolly Parton too?

[@kallies1860]

Has nobody ever heard KD Lang ever sing? Her voice has gone unnoticed her whole career. Not even an honorable mention. That's pitiful.

[@waterlily6543]

I agree kd caresses the lyrics sweet smooth voice one of the best

[@renateccawthern3350]

She is something else.

[@waterlily6543]

Just listen to. Kd and Tony benette on because of you she has the sweetest voice

[@renateccawthern3350]

Tina Turner was a powerhouse. And the best legs ever!

[@renateccawthern3350]

@@waterlily6543 she makes me have goose bumps. Her "crying" makes me very emotional. I hope she is with someone who truly loves her.

[@randymoore4027]

Diana Ross, Loretta Lynn, Kate Smith, Dolly Parton

[@janicewawrykow6114]

Thank you ! I was looking for Dolly!! ,a beautiful distinctive ,voice , . talent Amazing talent,in many genres.

[@nofunone16363]

yes

[@annetteybarra6969]

Barabar Streisand hands down...in my opinion is #1. For anyone who has not hear "A Woman in Love" i recommend you do. Those vocals are absolutely amazing.

[@CJada304]

I have heard that song. And Barbra Streisand is a wonderful singer. But nobody, including Streisand and Franklin, could ousting Whitney in her prime.

[@IonaPerryman]

She was a great person! She is missed already but not forgotten 😞😊❤

[@nancynayar-xy8zn]

I think Billie Holiday and Karen Carpenter deserve to be in the top ten

[@BozeDoesGodsWork]

Tbh…..Sarah Vaughn, Dinah Washington, and Eartha kitt had much more power, tricks, and stamina with their voice. Billie just had a unique tone and masterful phrasing. Which the late singer Amy Winehouse also possessed. But she could also still out sing Billie aswell. When it comes to great jazz and soul singers one must have versatility. The reason why Billie is so renown is because she was the first to ever think about phrasing and singing in a slow emotive manner. Something that Amy Winehouse already mastered and improved upon by adding her own quirky phrases mixed with her accent. I will say though that Dinah Washington’s attribute was also similar to Billies. But instead of singing in an emotive slow tone she sung in a crystal clear voice with great power. Something Aretha and Patti Labelle admired and wanted.

[@TeresaCatherine-wi9co]

Yes I agree. To place Madonna above these two is ridiculous.

[@KimberlyParrish-o1b]

Also include Annie Lennox.

[@banbandiaz]

Whitney, Aretha; Barbra, Celine Dion, I could mention a lot of great voices in English but is not only about voices is also about interpretation the charisma to make you feel the feelings .

[@robertsteinberger5667]

That is why i prefer kate bush, karen carpenter, vashti bunyan over mariah, whitney, barbara or cristina. It is not only about technique and i dont like singers who show off too much.

[@geometro9598]

Throw Mariah in and those are the top 5 greatest female singers of all time!!

[@jerrywitts968]

Miss Diana Ross super star !!!

[@LuLu-nw6bi]

Ella, Aretha & Barbra, the ultimate vocal trinity.

[@misterbee66]

I would say Aretha and Barbra.

[@gnelj7298]

Huge Ella fan

[@lawrenceemke1866]

With the BEST OF ALL class the possible candidates needs to be expanded. That or change the label to CURRENT BEST OF THE CURRENT 21st CENTURY" Just because you are not familiar with singers before the 2000s, does not mean there are singer beyond the small set under consideration. Maybe asking for suggestions and specify a wider time and culture range might challenge people to search for other performers.

[@ZeCabreira]

Mariah Carey should have been higher here, at least in the top 5.

[@gnelj7298]

Agreed

[@loyalpaname4458]

Totally agreed ....Adele Céline ?

[@VjAdrasaVideos]

i agree

[@annetteelliott1494]

Lower, much lower ithink.

[@gillianyeo5934]

I agree 💯

[@c8Lorraine1]

Judith Durham from the Seekers. A very distinctive voice.

[@Batman-pm2we]

Karen Carpenter, Jennifer Warnes, Eva Cassidy, Karen Matheson, Judith Durham are my top 5 in that order for vocals

[@SallySmithORourke1810]

Judy Garland, Lena Horne

[@olapadetunde530]

Hey pretty,my name is Babatunde I'm from Nigeria i will like to know you better if you don't mind.

[@PoetGorman]

Before Babs, before Madonna, before Gaga, there was Judy. How is she not on this list? Not even honorable mention? Unbelievable! Ditto Julie Andrews.

[@robertgaudreau7327]

Karen Carpenter is probably best in history......a pure and natural voice bless by a unique and beautiful tone, also outstanding Drummer.

[@09NXN06]

About time Ella Fitzgerald and Madonna got thier recognition as one of the bests!

[@justinsnelling8053]

Melanie? Joan Baez? Linda Ronstadt? Dusty Springfield? The list goes on - so many great female artists - so many genres - Shirley Bassey. OMG so many fantastic great paradigm breaking voices and creative talents.

[@pauldourlet]

Karen Carpenter should be higher on the list

[@robertthomas4016]

Karen Carpenter top 3 at least...the rest are debatable. Roberta Flack.. Carly Simon.. Pasty Cline are some of my favorites.

[@wadedavid4375]

Madonna should NOT be AHEAD of Streisand!

[@cynthiacarter2979]

That is the truth. Streisand is much better than Madonna

[@abigailcoffman7207]

Barbra Streisand should be way up on the list. Madonna shouldn't be on the list.

[@ThundermansThunder]

@@abigailcoffman7207 My sentiment, exactly! I am not crazy about everything that Barbra Streisand has done, but I fully appreciate her talent and music! Madonna is just a disgraceful, disgusting blemish upon the music industry.

[@tigertrain4522_sejo]

@@ThundermansThunderbut Madonna is the queen of pop! Without having a good voice she changed the music industry and had a huge impact on culture

[@ThundermansThunder]

@@tigertrain4522_sejo The only legitimate title of royalty that Madonna could possibly claim is as the queen of fools for rejecting Jesus as Lord and for mocking Him on so many levels. She is a disgusting pervert.

[@juneevans8115]

I don’t see how anyone could come as better than Barbra and Celine. They are both gifts to us 😊

[@abigailcoffman7207]

I agree. Celine and Barbra should be top on the list

[@DejaVuSept11]

I agree with the #1, all the rest I would definitely put on different order.

[@perlman7376]

For me, aretha is just a screamer. Karen Carpenter, Diana Ross, Sara Brightman, Sara Vaughn and so many others are way superior and far less annoying.

[@lawrencejhutchinson]

Good list, but you left out Gladys Knight and Patsy Cline!

[@KieranSaighir]

I've nodded my head to almost all who added their two cents but Gladys Knight? She might be your favorite, but I'm willing to bet that she's not in the top ten of all but a rare few, if any. I'm not saying that she didn't have a good voice, but a very very top singer?

[@הראלהצ]

Shirley bassey is the greatest, how could you forget her

[@nadinehildebrand8035]

Whitney the best for me power ,love,happyness....so much

[@susanwilliams4953]

Yes, I agree. Mrs. Whitney Huston is the "goat"... I love all her songs, my favorite is "I Have Nothing".

[@wilburfinnigan2142]

She is a screamer !!!! No "quality" !!!!

[@parisklwhynot]

Seriously? Madonna, No, not even top 10. Talented, successful, trendsetter, activist - all that, Yes... But none of it places her top 5 singers/voices of all time. You've mixed this up... This list should be consistent as the best voices/singers of all time OR the most successful singers of all time. Success and talent can make up for lacking a good voice, but certainly don't mean they have the best voice.

[@oezlemgueltaslar8530]

My Favorites Mariah Carey, Adele, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin.

[@jorgearias3940]

Greetings from Costa Rica. I'm surprised karen Carpenter is not on this list. 😢. Now, Madonna is not close to other singers vocally, however, Madonna's music has been AMAZING. Her impact in music industry is awesome. She has managed to have the complete package to be a timeless singer. Her videos, tours and albums are simply wonderful wheather you like it or not. For all those reason she should be number 2. Even number 1. My respets to Whitney Houston. Keep the other bubble gum singers like Taylor S, Britney S, Arianna G. etc. They are just ok. Long live The real Queen!!!!?! Ladies and gentlemen : Madonna❤❤❤❤❤❤ Btw: Her current "Celebration tour" is a total success. ❤❤❤❤

[@rachelbautista6202]

Then there is Judy. Judy Garland oh my

[@gregramirez2935]

I saw Karen Carpenter eight times, and her voice is so silky and the way she pronounces her words is incredible. The one thing that I was disappointed in is they would not be any of the singers if it wasn’t for Aretha Franklin. She proved how to interpret all kinds of music. Also, you are forgetting the grade is a jazz singers that influenced popular music and that is very important. What about Shirley Bassey and what about all the other wonderful singers they came out of England that had such beautiful, beautiful voices ever.

[@nathelondon3719]

Judy Garland, Diana Ross, Shirley Bassey and Esther Ofarim ( the Israeli equal of Barbra Streisand) ALL missing as is Maria Callas the greatest voice of the 20th century!

[@kristianberg4264]

Well, this for one, wasn’t about octave range, which is what all you ding bats commenting can’t understand,there are many facets to being one of the greatest singers, not necessarily vocalists.😮😂

[@michaelpettett3087]

The goldfinger girl no1

[@LarsGsanger]

All trans☹️

[@TeresaCatherine-wi9co]

Madonna does not belong in the top 10 list in my opinion. Karen Carpenter should be at least in the top 3.

[@lolalolita2011]

the pop queen? really? what Karen said with her songs? sings about sexouality? homosexuality? religion? woman sexoual revolusion? most of those woman were singing about romance/love songs....mdna didnt have the voice but had the guts

[@joycerogers2530]

Who was better than Karen Carpenter???

[@wilburfinnigan2142]

@@joycerogers2530 Lucy THomas......

[@TeresaCatherine-wi9co]

Aretha Franklin was in the same upper echelon as Karen. Who is better is a hard question to answer. They were both great!

[@danielkorczyk8181]

Tina Turner the Queen ❤

[@GeorgiRBTM]

The narrative and deliverance of this video was amazing! Thank you!

[@zakilooozaki3029]

Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin are my favorite artists

[@wilburfinnigan2142]

favorite does not mean better !!!!!

[@danimoksia5691]

Do you really think that Madonna is one of the best vocalists of all time??... I think you don't have a good musical ear.

[@jamesr2164]

I absolutely do think that she does. No she doesn't have the highest octave range but neither do a lot of singers. But she has proven for over four decades with countless live performances that she does have a great voice, and has even sung two songs live at the academy awards that won best Oscar for best original song. You might not like her, but she has proven for decades that she does have a great voice. And this video is not about who has the highest octave range, just go back at :30 in this video and watch again.

[@abigailcoffman7207]

Celine has a better voice than Madonna. They don't call Celine the Queen of Ballads for nothing.

[@marymacdonald2379]

Lady Gaga should have been on this list. Second only to Whitney. Also, on this video, instead of wasting time on Whitney's struggles, why not show a clip of her singing at the Super Bowl? She was beyond amazing.

[@carollshaw1016]

Karen Carpenter sang like an angel

[@LovelinJurial]

MARIAH CAREY❤❤❤❤❤

[@health6785]

There are so many singers that are great all in different categories through history. But you got to be kidding me---Madonna???

[@doclewis8927]

I was wondering where Cher and Cyndi Lauper were as well as Linda Ronstadt.

[@cndbishop]

The best rock singer of any era: Ann Wilson.

[@yoursoulknows6444]

100% - the list is called 'best female singers of all time' - she's absolutely the BEST.

[@rubymccaslin6841]

KELLY CLARKSON❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@frankgodinez3677]

That is Ann Wilson from Heart the best female fronted Rock group of all time!

[@raydebruyn5350]

Ann Wilson should top the list in my estimation. Just watch the 2012 Kennedy Center Stairway to Heaven Led Zeppelin tribute. What a voice! Also, this is called "The Best Female Singers", but rates singers like Tina Turner and Madonna way too high. They both had very successful careers, but that makes them most successful rather than best singer. As others noted, Judy Garland is missing and I haven't seen anyone mention Julie Andrews. More current are the likes of Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Clarkson. You could make a top 100 list and some in this video would be toward the bottom of it.

[@CadwallonMawr]

Pretty good list but I would think Karen Carpenter & Dame Vera Lynne should be in the top 10. And what about adding Judith Durham, Dionne Warwick, Pat Benetar, Stevie Nicks, Julie Andrews, Sierra Borgess, Mary Wilson & Elaine Paige to the honorable mentions?

[@wichtel211]

Stevie Nicks and SUSANNA HOFFS

[@CadwallonMawr]

Definitely. Both are brilliant singers. @@wichtel211

[@lawrenceemke1866]

Calling these singers "THE BEST OF ALL TIME" seems to be selecting from a restricted set of candidates. A better title for the video should contain more detail identifying the bounds of "ALL". Maybe someone will create a list with a better definition that includes a larger time period and cultural bounds. Then present an initial list and ask for candidates to be under consideration. How about Sissel or opera stars such as Elīna Garanča?

[@KieranSaighir]

Very nice open mind you have and obviously much more well rounded listening experiences than most. I love your choice of Vera Lynn and doubt most even heard of her. In fact all the band era and the late 40s, early 50s singers were totally ignored here. Further, my number one choice (Etta James) is another. Etta, at 15 was my number one female singer in 1955 when no one at all knew her. Then in 1959, she turned her style totally around into something no one else did and produced three great LPs and I suspect succumbed to the ravages of drugs. Although continuing singing, the edge was gone. Jesse Colter in country was another barely known artist who I would put in my top ten.

[@anthonystone8338]

1. Aretha 2. MARIAH 3. WHITNEY 4. CELINE

[@mohaimenbheer9816]

Amen!

[@zart]

They got it right, Aretha, whitney, madonna

[@zart]

Mariah hasn't done one d*** thing to change the history of music yes she sings very well but literally that is all she can do. And lately she really hasn't been relevant. The Queen of Pop keeps going on and on and on 1.6 million people showed up in Rio de Janeiro to see Madonna

[@elmokirkwood3969]

Celine Aretha Mariah Whitney 😎

[@PRAYERIAS1]

Only in your Dreams

[@IonaPerryman]

So many queens!❤❤❤❤❤

[@chuckhenley575]

For me, it's a tossup between Karen Carpenter and Linda Ronstadt. Both had amazing voices, perfect pitch, tone and resonance. They were amazing! It's sad what happened to Karen (Anorexia) and Linda (Parkinson's). They will always be remembered in my mind as great female vocalists.

[@allison5376]

I think bette midler should of been on that list

[@wannabetowasabe]

Karen Carpenter and Linda Ronstadt belong in the top 10. Both had a quality of voice that, for example, Madonna does not have. Ronstadt sang in a Broadway musical, recorded music with Nelson Riddle (big band era music) and had a power to her voice that few can match. To not even mention her is a definite oversight.

[@jobydogwhisperer4163]

I believe the best female voices left off the list are So Hyang from Korea. Still singing, No other voice has the emotion of this woman. She is gospel to R&B. Another great singer is Morrissette from the Filipins. Just saying. I am a USA senior who has heard a lot of these women in person. In my early years I heard Barbara Streisand in Funny Girl and was on a music binge after that show. Just adding onto your list.

[@ernestocroas4081]

All queens but barbra celine y adele wow they are the best

[@alanmccabe5927]

On vocal perfect alone, I would agree, but of course the points of consideration were wider than that 👍🏾🥂

[@KieranSaighir]

I'd totally agree to Celine, give you a probable on Adele, but pass on Barbra. I'd like to add a little oomph to your list with Etta James and Jesse Colter, two names not being mentioned but well deserving. Someone else here mention Vera Lynn and I would agree that even I wrongly forgot about her. To be honest, I think a more balanced list would be the top three females of each decade, going back to the 40s.

[@agungs8564]

Barbra for me No 1 ,she has the most beautiful voice of all time ,her long note are so satisfying ,she also a great actress ,great director ,wonderfull singer ,none of the list except Barbra had oscar for acting category ,and had gokden globe for best director ,that show how talented she is ,tbh her humming alone is better than madonna's whole singing ability

[@patricedecourcy4505]

Hard not to agree.

[@KieranSaighir]

Her acting and directing, Oscars, etc. mean nothing in relation of 'best female singer'. As far as her singing, I'm sure there are many opera singers with her same vocal qualities. That she is probably your favorite female singer is your choice, but for me and many others there is just no style in her voice. Does she have a much more trained voice than a Etta James? Absolutely. Could Miss Streisand produce three albums that capture the listener totally as did Etta's first three Chess LPs? Absolutely not.

[@jaynebhardwaj687]

Barbra Streisand IS The Greatest Female Singer of All Time!. She has a voice that can express everything about life. Whitney Houston was a Phenomenal Singer, no doubt about it. They are all good in their own way. But Barbra leaves them standing. She has the experience. The absolute art of perfection. She is after all a perfectionist. Wanting to initially become an actor. Barbra started singing to get into her desired career. But her voice took her on to bigger and better things. To “higher ground.” She played in the stage productions on Broadway in “ I Can Get It For You Wholesale” and “ Funny Girl”, where she could show off not just her acting skills, but her Phenomenal singing voice too. She then went on to make musicals in films such as “ Hello Dolly” “ Funny Girl” “ Funny Lady”, A Star Is Born” and “Yentl.” A few just to mention. She had it all!. She performed live concerts in Central Park and Hyde Park. And many, many concerts. And has gone on tours throughout her musical career. From 2006- 2024. It is speculated, that she will sing live, once again and tickets are on sale again, this year. It certainly will be another “ Happening.” She has successfully spanned. Seven decades!. Become a Producer, Oh WOW!. From the age of 18 years of age up until now 81 years of age. She has recently written her book her memoirs “ My Name Is Barbra!.” So for me it has to be the incomparable Barbra Joan Streisand. Every time. She has a voice that is deliciously smooth, yet tightly controlled and distinctly outer Borough. The voice of an Angel. She is a Singer, Actress, Film and Television Producer and Director!. She loves Cinematography. She is the one who has done it ALL Literally. The Greatest, The BEST, The most PHENOMENAL, FEMALE ARTISTES OF ALL TIME!. ♥️😘🌹

[@todigargaceran2329]

Absolutely ❤

[@jaynebhardwaj687]

@@todigargaceran2329 Thank you todi 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@abigailcoffman7207]

I grew up watching Barbra Streisand's movies and listening to her music.

[@lindadixon4341]

Janis, Pink, Carole King, Karen Carpenter to name a few!

[@rickheyliger5752]

Love this video and you might soon have to add Angelina Jordan, a new upcoming singer. She is on her way to becoming one of the greatest female artist of all time.. Angelina's voice is so emotional, incredible and unique, that she can transcend you to a place of deep emotional bliss that can bring you to tears. She is said to be a reincarnation of Amy Winehouse and singers like Billie Holiday, Etta Janes, and Nina Simone and has a streak of Adele in her singing. She is truly incredible upcoming singer. Karen Carpenter is also one of my favourite singers of all time, with one of the most unique voices ever in the music industry along with the greats you mentioned. Most people don't know that is was also a good drummer. Good job on this video☮

[@jenpot25]

I adore all these females of music im a fan of other female singers as well they are all amazing in their own right. To each their own as they say. But my best top pick is Mariah Carey. Her position should be higher though, oh well.

[@misterbee66]

Indeed. Mariah is my very favorite.

[@kenwood3691]

you may not have heard of her but you should check out a great vocalist called FLOOR JANSEN

[@Brian-gx7yx]

Karen Carpenter is worthy of top ten if not number 1

[@KieranSaighir]

The same is said of Mama Cass by those who were not exposed to the music of the 40's and 50's which had many KC and MC types, beautiful voices that never overpowered because it was the song production that counted to them, not the showcase of their voices. So I do agree that Karen sang nice, if you compare it to the earlier stuff I mention, she has a lot of competition.

[@FarrelMedi-yt9hm]

Kate bush should be one of the first best singers

[@evropimilopoulos6643]

Is no way you can put Adele and Madonna in the same recognition as Barbra Streisand . Barbra is # 1 and no one else is any close to that.

[@jamesr2164]

Go back and watch the video starting at :30 - Madonna definitely deserves to be on this list.

[@surferdude4487]

Karen Carpenter only gets an honorable mention and you rate Madonna who is no more than an artifact of the recording studio higher than Barbara and Celine. Sorry, I can't take you seriously.

[@Thediscodude79]

My top three favorite female artists have always been 1. Donna Summer 2. Pat Benatar 3. Cher

[@denverguadilla5634]

Kindly explain why Mariah is only at Number 10? She have 19 Number 1 songs in Billboard Hot 100. ❤

[@cjcowens5143]

That doesn’t mean she is the best singer.

[@mycat2230]

Your honorable mentions are better than your choices. This is how it goes top to last: Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell, Janis Joplin, Tina Turner, Etta James, Billie Holiday, Barbra Streisand, Linda Ronstadt, Karen Carpenter, Dolly Pardon.

[@KieranSaighir]

Though your list and mine differ except for a couple, yours is a very realistic top 10. In fact, yours is the only mention I see on this posting of my number 1 choice, Etta James. In thinking about it, I'd have to include Celine and maybe Amy Winehouse. Though the big bands had different type singers, Joni James stands out for me as a style none of all those named couldn't compete with. Little known Jessie Colter was a standout voice in Country, though she didn't record very many songs.

[@JohnSteech]

😢Karen carpenter has the best singing voice ever ❤❤❤❤🎉

[@aprilhevener3296]

Barbra I believe should be the greatest of all time.

[@jurajura1659]

A very attractive singer, but the greatest... At the end of her career, she had no more voice.

[@tonitalas1757]

She is! A gift to the world 🌎

[@philwatson6659]

Streisand top 5, Reba, Bonnie Tyler, Tina Turner, then close between Streisand and Cher

[@tracierathbun7686]

​​@@jurajura1659I beg your pardon, but you don't know what you are talking about because Barbra gave a concert when she was 65yrs old - and at $5,000 per ticket, (for charity), at that! I saw some of the footage from it and her voice was still that of an angel, very strong and beautiful! She also still hit the high notes and held them for eternity. She still raises goosebumps as well as tears in me because her voice is so amazing. She is the GOAT in my opinion! There will never be another like her for me.

[@KTDetailing-AK-k6u]

*Sia* should be in the list. *She is Amazing*

[@louisedost8476]

Nancy Wilson❤

[@chuckhenley575]

Sorry to ask, but which "Nancy Wilson"? The vocalist or the guitarist for Heart?

[@yoursoulknows6444]

@@chuckhenley575 likely she means Ann Wilson. Now she's definitely one of the best female singers of all time.