The totally subjective, opinion based, best woman singer/performer on the planet...

[MikeyTheCat]

Someone with a voice and a great persona was Cass. Yeah, she was obese but she also was a one of a kind.

and then there’s Mary

And freaking Joni with her voice “wrecked” kills it.

I don’t think I can pick just one female singer as the greatest.

 

[Stinky Kitty]

She had the moves before they were, "The Moves". She cut the mold for rock guitar, lead and rhythm. Influenced the likes of Elvis, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan..

 

[Sct13]

great music on this thread!

 

[Big John]

Clare Torry

 

[Nard]

Carly Simon, Kiki Dee and pretty much every female that came out of early Motown.

 

[wildhawk1]

These moments in time are a couple of the most powerful performances I've ever heard from female singers.

 

[Brek]

Six pages for Joni to get a look in?
My faves are, in no specific order:
Joni Mitchell
Kate bush
Elizabeth Fraser
Lana del ray
Marian Faithfull

 

[Freddy G]

I love Linda Ronstadt.

Ann Wilson
Aretha
Pink
Karen Carpenter
Anne Murray

All great singers.

Celine? Technically great, but I can't stand her. Another one I can't listen to is Barbara Streisand....ugghhh.....so cloying.

 

[SteveC]

Well, I think we pretty much narrowed it down to everyone "assigned female at birth".

 

[TheX]

Clare Torry

What an amazing story. Basically tasked with writing and performing *something* for Great Gig In The Sky. One of the most recognizable performances on the planet.

 

[Bigfoot410]

Clare Torry

Forgot about her. The Great Gig In The Sky still gives me shivers even after hundreds of times listening to it. Great choice!!

 

[Jon W]

Tori Amos

Great writer, player and singer. And she is un-compromising in her music.

 

[Thunder Dump]

Someone with a voice and a great persona was Cass. Yeah, she was obese but she also was a one of a kind.

Yes, Cass was amazing. She's definitely up there on my list.

 

[Bobby Mahogany]

Well, I think we pretty much narrowed it down to everyone "assigned female at birth".

How dare you!
They are all great and you're a sexist pig.

 

[TheX]

Cass Elliot FTW!

 

[DotStudio]

Yes, Cass was amazing. She's definitely up there on my list.

John Denver, the only person to be blessed with the looks of Harrison Ford, but chose to style themselves after Cousin Oliver from the Brady Bunch.

 

[DavGrape]

Far out.

 

[Tone deaf]

Milla Jovovich. I have no idea if she even sings, but if she did, I am certain that I would love it.

 

[Scooter2112]

Rob....WTF was that??

 

[DotStudio]

Milla Jovovich. I have no idea if she even sings, but if she did, I am certain that I would love it.

Must've been cold on stage.