Remembering the best singers of the 60s foreign scene
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Foreign music scene 1960-х years could boast of truly outstanding talents! And this, first of all, applies to the girls and women of that delightful era of the "Summer of Love"... During this period, the world became aware of such big names as Janis Joplin, Michelle Phillips, Grace Slick.... By the way: these names remain loud and influential to this day, despite the fact that many decades have passed since the rise and peak of their popularity! Their creativity is invaluable, and their bright character and unique manner of performance have inspired more than one generation ... Who are they? We suggest to find out together! So: this is the top of the best foreign singers 60-х Years...
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield is widely recognised as a British singer whose career has spanned over four decades! In the early part of 60-х she became famous as a member of the folk trio "The Springfields": it's their hit "Silver Threads and Golden Needles" Springfield had a small, but still successful success in the USA, which was a major breakthrough for British music at that time! Later, when the band broke up, Springfield embarked on a solo career: her best known hit tracks include "I Only Want To Be With You," "Stay Awhile," "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself," and "Losing You.".
Unfortunately, Dusty Springfield passed away in March 1999 years... However - we can still enjoy her legacy!
Shirley Bassey
Another British singer who has earned herself a high-profile reputation outside of her home country! In many ways, the success Bassey was due to the songs she sang for films about James Bond: Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever and Moonraker.:
By the way: Shirley Bassey is the only artist to have recorded more than one song for the legendary James Bond films....
Janis Joplin
"White Queen of the Blues," Janis Joplin. remains a truly legendary woman with a difficult fate, who charmed and amazed the public with her daring lyrics and swagger (which was unusual, if not unacceptable at all, for those years...) She started with the Big Brother and the Holding CompanyBut she quickly became a self-sufficient star! Today she is spoken of as one of the greatest female vocalists in the history of rock music, and to be convinced of the validity of her status, you only need to listen to the famous "The Rock". "Maybe.":
Janice passed away in October 1973 of the year, and she entered the infamous "Club 27."However... even today she remains a colourful embodiment of an entire era and an idol of several generations!
Aretha Franklin
An icon of the music scene in the styles of rhythm and blues, soul and gospel., peak of popularity. Aretha Franklin came in the second half 60-х and the beginning 70-х years... Due to her exceptionally flexible and powerful vocals, Franklin earned the title of "The Queen Of Soul"!
Remarkably, but in 1987 year Aretha Franklin became the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Decades later, an influential publication Rolling Stone will call her the greatest singer ever...
Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand needs no introduction: she is the only artist in history whose albums have topped the charts for over half a century. Billboard 200!
Her debut album The Barbra Streisand Album won several Grammys! With each subsequent record, Streisand's popularity as a singer only continued to grow and grow stronger....
Grace Slick
Widely acclaimed in the band Jefferson Airplane and has given the world emotionally powerful hits "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit," Grace Slick. became the idol of millions of people! What's more: thanks to her attractiveness and stage image, she became one of the sex symbols of that era...
Today about Grace Slick is said to be one of the first popular female rock performers (she is ranked 20th on the list of "100 Greatest Women in Rock 'n' Roll." according to VH1).
Ella Fitzgerald
In his long and dazzling career. Ella Fitzgerald has released about 90 albums and compilations, and not only solo, but also created in collaboration with other famous jazz maestros (among them, by the way, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Quincy Jones. and others...) While still alive, Fitzgerald's worldwide circulation crossed the threshold of a 40 million copies! Her records continue to be popular with listeners and collectors to this day.....
Ella Fitzgerald is one of the greatest vocalists in the history of jazz music, and there is no point in arguing with that! "First Lady of Jazz" - Fitzgerald. remains the queen of the music scene of those years.....
Joan Baez
Joan Baez made a name for herself in folk and country music. The singer sang about world peace and was against war... Because of this, her records were banned from army shops U.S.A. (because of her anti-war protests against the Vietnam War and against the draft)!
At the end of the 60-х years Baez toured extensively and also took part in the legendary rock festival Woodstock!
Michelle Phillips
A legend of the music scene 60-хand in particular the groups The Mamas & The Papas, - Michelle Phillips had an extraordinary voice and a distinct charisma...
Close to the noughties, Phillips practically left the stage... However - not out of the public's sight! Curious fact: the singer took part in the filming of the TV series "Beverly Hills, 90210."!
Etta James
American blues and R&B singer, charming Etta James has become one of the most successful performers of the decade! During the period alone 60-х she has released 5 studio albums, thus giving the world dozens of great compositions...
Diane Ross
Diane Ross - a name every music lover is sure to know! Ross gained a lot of popularity in 60-х thanks to being a member of a band The Supremes…
She would later embark on a solo career and achieve great success, warmly bonding with the pop idol Michael Jacksonas well as getting two stars on on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.!
