Happy Jack Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 So Lennon and McCartney's scouser accent doesn't make the grade for this topic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Mark of Booze & Glory’s Polish accent is quite strong on some of their songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, Happy Jack said: So Lennon and McCartney's scouser accent doesn't make the grade for this topic? Not really that strong are they? (Sorry, not a fan so haven't listened that closely). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrane Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Levon Helm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Tom Waits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, Mykesbass said: Not really that strong are they? (Sorry, not a fan so haven't listened that closely). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Kevin Bloody Wilson... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Happy Jack said: OK, but that sounds like a bit of a spoof. Not so noticeable on their better known stuff was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 The Wurzles? My feeling is regional accents (of whatever country) will always add to the feeling and authenticity of a song - thinking Lindisfarne, Amy MacDonald, Mary Hopkin etc, and good examples in previous posts. What can really irritate are blatant put-on accents (UB40’s mock Jamaican springs very much to mind) - exception is Chrissie Hynde’s luscious singing voice which has always sounded distinctly accented French to me, although I believe she comes from Akron Ohio...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Alex Harvey. Dolly Parton. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Yellowman, Shaggy, Papa Levi.......add your own Reggae artist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 18 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Yellowman, Shaggy, Papa Levi.......add your own Reggae artist Eek a mouse ☝️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Ross from Fatherson and Simon from Biffy Clyro are the first ones that spring to mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Snow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorthand Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Billy Bragg? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.c60 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 11 hours ago, casapete said: The Proclaimers - caused quite a stir when they first surfaced as few (in pop and rock music anyway) had sung in such broad Scottish accents. After first seeing them on ‘The Tube’ I loved them immediately, instantly recognisable and with great songs too. Some music genres seem to suit regional accents more than others - obviously folk being one of them. I can’t imagine Kate Rusby or say The Unthanks using anything other than their own accents. Rock n roll, being thought of as primarily American in origin, means that most people covering it usually adopt a transatlantic style of phrasing. Not sure whether this is really correct, but after many years few question it being done. Just had to put "Sunshine On Leith" - playing as I type this........ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 6 minutes ago, phil.c60 said: Just had to put "Sunshine On Leith" - playing as I type this........ A brilliant song. Have to be careful when I play it though, as it can get to me big time. Beautiful pedal steel by Gerry Hogan too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 11 hours ago, MrCrane said: Kate Rusby Aye, good old Kate. Her version of Village green preservation society is wonderful. I lover her accent when she sings "Donald Duck" in that song. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Ricky Ross - Deacon Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 11 hours ago, TheGreek said: Shaggy What a voice! 11 hours ago, pete.young said: Dolly Parton. That's an interesting one- Dolly Parton herself has a beautiful singing voice which, pitch aside, is identical to her speaking voice. Technical proficiency and authenticity- and those songs! Hats off to her. It does raise the question of country music in this thread though. One could suggest that it is a genre which demands an 'authentic' accent to such a degree that everyone puts one on! There is certainly a way to sing country, although the country scene has long been made up of people from across the US, and beyond. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Both Frida and Agnetta from Abba Klaus from the Scorpions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 12 hours ago, Mykesbass said: OK, but that sounds like a bit of a spoof. Not so noticeable on their better known stuff was it? It was when George too lead vocals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 The Unthank sisters, wonderful Northumbrian vowels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 55 minutes ago, Jus Lukin said: What a voice! That's an interesting one- Dolly Parton herself has a beautiful singing voice which, pitch aside, is identical to her speaking voice. Technical proficiency and authenticity- and those songs! Hats off to her. It does raise the question of country music in this thread though. One could suggest that it is a genre which demands an 'authentic' accent to such a degree that everyone puts one on! There is certainly a way to sing country, although the country scene has long been made up of people from across the US, and beyond. Agreed. Country would be wrong any other way, and I think some of the rhymes and the feel rely on the accent and slang that just wouldn't work otherwise. I have a friend who moved to the US many years ago. He is determined to keep his Yorkshire accent but he says American things and uses American slang. Its weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) I don't think you can count anyone whose first language is not English or American. Edited November 6, 2020 by BigRedX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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