The-Ox Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 excuse the unintended yet dreadful pun - who do you guys prefer and why? I personally prefer The Who. Not because I'm a massive Who fan, but I feel their voices can stand on their own better and they have more vocal range across the band - including Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiltmilk_2000 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 For me it's the Beatles every time. OK, so I guess I'm leaving Ringo out of the equation but Macca at his pinnacle was simply astounding vocally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Well I'm a massive fan of the The Who and JE is my all time favourite bass player but there's no question that the Beatles vocals and the way they interacted were pretty special. For me though it's the raw power of Roger Daltrey's voice out in front that edges it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Ox Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 interesting! The Beatles were certainly world class harmonizers, and they have great voices on their own, but I think The Who have better voices and harmonize just as well in my opinion. Townshend for me has a serially underrated voice, as does John Entwistle, who has the best vocal range out of the whole band. Listen to his falsetto when they play See Me, Feel Me at Woodstock, then compare that two My Wife from Who's Next merely two years later. I even like Roger's vocals pre-Tommy even before he developed that trademark roar, but obviously Roger's voice Tommy and onwards is his best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) [quote name='The-Ox' timestamp='1449785242' post='2926917'] interesting! The Beatles were certainly world class harmonizers, and they have great voices on their own, but I think The Who have better voices and harmonize just as well in my opinion. Townshend for me has a serially underrated voice, as does John Entwistle, who has the best vocal range out of the whole band. Listen to his falsetto when they play See Me, Feel Me at Woodstock, then compare that two My Wife from Who's Next merely two years later. I even like Roger's vocals pre-Tommy even before he developed that trademark roar, but obviously Roger's voice Tommy and onwards is his best [/quote] With you all the way there. JE's voice on The Quiet One is, in my opinion, good enough to front just about any rock band you'd care to mention and PT's vocal on I'm One is really pure and haunting. For a group effort the performance on the Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus is a pretty good example too. Edited December 10, 2015 by Painy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Daltrey had the best voice, but I think that the famous Beatle harmonies are just so recognisable and evocative of an era that it's impossible to ignore their quality and strength. I find McCartney and Lennons voices quite bland individually though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Two completely different types of bands.I'm a big fan of both. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockfordStone Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I think John Lennon's vocals are excellent and we'll rounded, but for me, roger dawltry's raw power still hits me like a hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 The really are different things. Comparing apples and oranges comes to mind. If I had to make a choice, I'd have to go for The Beatles. The Beatles had two first rate lead vocalists, George was OK, and Ringo rounded them out with character. The Who had one first rate lead vocalist, and I'd rate Pete Townshend's singing as similar to Ringo's. But, I don't think there's a need to prefer one to the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Ox Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 [quote name='Painy' timestamp='1449785580' post='2926924'] With you all the way there. JE's voice on The Quiet One is, in my opinion, good enough to front just about any rock band you'd care to mention and PT's vocal on I'm One is really pure and haunting. For a group effort the performance on the Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus is a pretty good example too. yeah thats a great performance! I really like John's vocals on Whiskey Man, I think its his best! He had to double track the vocals as he couldn't say his R's so said each word with an L and then with a W - so he recorded the word friend by recording fwend and flend together! [/quote] [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1449785696' post='2926928'] Daltrey had the best voice, but I think that the famous Beatle harmonies are just so recognisable and evocative of an era that it's impossible to ignore their quality and strength. I find McCartney and Lennons voices quite bland individually though. agreed on The Beatle's harmonies being the most recognizable - when you think of mid 60s bands in a suit, they almost all tried to copy The Beatle's singing [/quote] [quote name='blue' timestamp='1449786119' post='2926937'] Two completely different types of bands.I'm a big fan of both. Blue yep, both so different, both so great! [/quote] [quote name='RockfordStone' timestamp='1449786929' post='2926959'] I think John Lennon's vocals are excellent and we'll rounded, but for me, roger dawltry's raw power still hits me like a hammer. [/quote] I agree here - Roger wins it for me, but I do like John's singing - he harmonizes really well on Dandelion by The Rolling Stones - well worth checking out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Ox Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 think I used the multiquote function a bit wrong there perhaps I should've said you don't need a favourite, but its interesting to compare I'd disagree when you put Ringo's vocal capabilities on par with Pete's! Townshend can evoke far more emotion, not that Ringo's songs were built for that. But even on the ear Pete has one of the best voices I've heard (my personal taste and opinion, no facts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40hz Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) The Beatles! Paul's voice is just so much YES! 'Oh Darling' springs to mind. The dynamics in that song are fabulous. For the record I also absolutely love The Who. Moony used to own the pub I drink in back in the 60's! Edited December 10, 2015 by 40hz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 The Beatles without a doubt. Never liked Daltrey's voice, always preferred Pete Townshend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 [quote name='40hz' timestamp='1449788827' post='2926983'] Moony used to own the pub I drink in back in the 60's! [/quote] Hah, I can beat that claim to fame My stepmum used to manage their official fan club back in the late 60s through into the 70s and still speaks to Roger Daltrey on the phone occasionally. She also has everything they released on vinyl up until Keith's death signed by the whole band! Her old photo albums are pretty impressive too and she really knows how to name drop. I remember when I played a CD of my band's first recording to my dad many years ago, she came through from the kitchen when our version of 20th Century Boy came on and just came out with "I know that one, it's T-Rex. Marc Bolan was one of my best friends"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Ox Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 [quote name='40hz' timestamp='1449788827' post='2926983'] The Beatles! Paul's voice is just so much YES! 'Oh Darling' springs to mind. The dynamics in that song are fabulous. For the record I also absolutely love The Who. Moony used to own the pub I drink in back in the 60's! [/quote] nice one! is that the one down the road from Tara house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Ox Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 [quote name='Painy' timestamp='1449791852' post='2927017'] Hah, I can beat that claim to fame My stepmum used to manage their official fan club back in the late 60s through into the 70s and still speaks to Roger Daltrey on the phone occasionally. She also has everything they released on vinyl up until Keith's death signed by the whole band! Her old photo albums are pretty impressive too and she really knows how to name drop. I remember when I played a CD of my band's first recording to my dad many years ago, she came through from the kitchen when our version of 20th Century Boy came on and just came out with "I know that one, it's T-Rex. Marc Bolan was one of my best friends"! [/quote] That's insane! Do you get to meet these guys? Hook a fellow BC'er up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) The Beatles win hands down on this. From the early stuff like This Boy and Here There and Everywhere to the later stuff like Because and You never Give me your Money, the harmonies send a shiver down the spine. Edited December 11, 2015 by Hobbayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 [quote name='The-Ox' timestamp='1449792829' post='2927022'] That's insane! Do you get to meet these guys? Hook a fellow BC'er up [/quote] Sadly I've never managed to meet them myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Ox Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1449792885' post='2927024'] The Beatles win hands down on this. From the early stuff like This Boy and Here There and Everywhere to the later stuff like Because and You never Give me your Money, the harmonies send a shiver down the spine. [/quote] Their harmonies are very impressive I agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Ox Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 I think another point to consider in favour od The Who is live vocals. I've neber really heard them have an off day vocals wise, and nailed it when i saw them in July. Credit to Roger who gets through those shows given the way he sings does take its toll! (Hes had quite a bit of trouble recently with his voice i think). Whereas someone like Jagger isn't always great live! (Still great nevertheless) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40hz Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 [quote name='The-Ox' timestamp='1449792755' post='2927021'] nice one! is that the one down the road from Tara house? [/quote] It's the Crown and Cushion hotel in Chipping Norton, few pics on the walls of him (and Daltrey) living it large in the bar. Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1449792885' post='2927024'] The Beatles win hands down on this. From the early stuff like This Boy and Here There and Everywhere to the later stuff like Because and You never Give me your Money, the harmonies send a shiver down the spine. [/quote] +1 I think the close harmonies on their version of You Really Got A Hold On Me are stunning. I was never a fan of the Who though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I love The Who but no contest for me - The Beatles have much better vocals, both individually and when blended together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colgraff Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Yup. Beatles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1449786119' post='2926937'] Two completely different types of bands. Blue [/quote] Yep. I prefer Macca and Lennon singing Beatles tunes, and Daltrey singing Who songs. If either tried to sing the other band songs, well..... Imagine, Lennon trying to sing 'Won't get Fooled again...', Dog and Duck written all over it** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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