Happy Jack 4,270 Posted November 5, 2020 So Lennon and McCartney's scouser accent doesn't make the grade for this topic? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lozz196 4,752 Posted November 5, 2020 Mark of Booze & Glory’s Polish accent is quite strong on some of their songs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mykesbass 971 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrCrane 453 Posted November 5, 2020 Levon Helm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpondonBassed 7,254 Posted November 5, 2020 Tom Waits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Jack 4,270 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jus Lukin 2,627 Posted November 5, 2020 Kevin Bloody Wilson... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mykesbass 971 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaggy 572 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete.young 910 Posted November 5, 2020 Alex Harvey. Dolly Parton. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGreek 5,521 Posted November 5, 2020 Yellowman, Shaggy, Papa Levi.......add your own Reggae artist 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reggaebass 4,159 Posted November 5, 2020 18 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Yellowman, Shaggy, Papa Levi.......add your own Reggae artist Eek a mouse ☝️ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LiamPodmore 52 Posted November 5, 2020 Ross from Fatherson and Simon from Biffy Clyro are the first ones that spring to mind. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doctor J 2,185 Posted November 5, 2020 Snow 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorthand 2 Posted November 6, 2020 Billy Bragg? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phil.c60 277 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casapete 1,505 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikel 1,960 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMoon 235 Posted November 6, 2020 Ricky Ross - Deacon Blue 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jus Lukin 2,627 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
police squad 512 Posted November 6, 2020 Both Frida and Agnetta from Abba Klaus from the Scorpions Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikel 1,960 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikel 1,960 Posted November 6, 2020 The Unthank sisters, wonderful Northumbrian vowels. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_lefty 1,220 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigRedX 2,439 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites