Who are some really good contemporary singer-songwriters that perform often or mostly on guitar, but are not particularly better than average when it comes to technical skill at the instrument itself?
posted by threeants
on Apr 25, 2013 -
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After fighting a waxing / waning sinus infection for the past two and half years, I'm starting to accept the fact that I will probably need sinus surgery. Complication: I'm a working singer with a very busy year ahead of me. Can you help me understand the recovery process so I can figure out when to schedule this, if I need it?
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posted by KathrynT
on Jan 15, 2013 -
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Romantic song sung by female singer, with lyrics like, "Why do I need stars when I have you"?
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posted by catburger
on Sep 28, 2012 -
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Jobs/paying activities that involve specialist use of the voice? (Singing, announcing, etc)
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posted by solarion
on Jun 11, 2012 -
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I was in Paris in April of '96 and kept hearing her song everywhere but never got a chance to pick up the album, which I assume had just been released. It's a solo artist (I'm pretty sure), slow, acoustic guitar, and the video had her sitting in an empty derelict apartment while people peered in through the peephole. I've tried everything I could to find it but gave up until I discovered Mefi. If you have any ideas, I'd love to hear from you.
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posted by princeoftheair
on Mar 27, 2012 -
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I'm trying to find a singer/song-writer who I heard for the first time 3 years ago. She had a soft, high, very feminine voice, and the lyrics were entirely nonsensical (although grammatically correct), detailed descriptions of bizarre circumstances. This might not be true of all of her songs, but I remember, many times, thinking "god this song is beautiful... /wait/ what's it about?!"
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posted by ch3cooh
on Mar 20, 2012 -
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Singer/album identification: Young female singer who collaborated with an older male arranger/composer.
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posted by waterlily
on Mar 2, 2012 -
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[SewingFilter] We'd rather avoid making the worst sewing machine related purchase of our lives? Help us decide if getting an older machine could be a better choice than a newer model.
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posted by RolandOfEld
on Jan 5, 2012 -
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Well, it's T-minus five weeks to the wedding and I haven't got the music down. I've got a crapload of amazing singers and all of my ideas are going down the tubes. Hope?
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posted by Madamina
on Aug 1, 2011 -
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Who were the Hollywood Jills, and where can I find more of their music?
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posted by jtron
on Mar 3, 2011 -
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NPRfilter: Female singer (from the 50s?) mentioned on NPR in the last week. She was characterized by the music critic as never overdoing vocal tricks, sining minimally and "just the right amount". The singing sample had very little musical backing. She retired early at the height of her popularity after getting sick of the music business.
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posted by benzenedream
on Dec 16, 2010 -
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Please help me remember the name of this french singer I heard about on NPR in the past month.
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posted by AtomicBee
on Nov 11, 2010 -
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Please help me find the name for this Hawaiian singer (I think), or maybe he's just a musician. He's no longer alive (I think). His name is King .... something? And apparently he had a big influence on Israel Kamakawiwo-ole.
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posted by philip-random
on Feb 24, 2010 -
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I am trying to find information about a famous singer- not sure of the spelling- Gali Gerci or Galli Gerchi. My m-i- l said she was famous in England (~ mid 1930's) and she recalls her father getting her mother a record of her singing Peer Gynt's "Solveig's Song". Can anyone help- at least w/ the correct spelling?
posted by Mimidae
on Aug 19, 2009 -
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I am a music ignoramus. But, I know I really like a man and a woman (a guy and a girl) singing together. Call and response, harmony, part of the lyrics or not, I think it's really amazing when a masculine voice and feminine voice are working together.
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posted by zeek321
on Jun 6, 2009 -
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Looking for a vocal coach for a 30-year-old guy (me.) Preferably one who is hip to soul, jazz, r&b.
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posted by rubadub
on May 29, 2009 -
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Recommend inspirational or otherwise awesome gifts for an aspiring opera singer, please!
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posted by fvox13
on Apr 28, 2009 -
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I like singers with strange voices. I don't like novelty songs (e.g. Betty Boop) and I don't like "songs" that are so avant-garde that they're basically noise (e.g. someone screaming into a microphone). So I'm not looking for strange music. I'm looking for traditional (melodic) music sung by singers with non-traditional singing voices. Examples of what I like:
Joanna Newsom,
Leon Redbone,
Screamin' Jay Hawkins,
Elaine Stritch.
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posted by grumblebee
on Jun 22, 2008 -
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How do I turn my love/talent for singing into a career (or at least a side job)?
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posted by chara
on Jun 13, 2008 -
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A few years ago I saw a music video with a female singer whose face had been blue screened into a animated scifi setting. The video was very cool despite its somewhat "Clutch Cargo" (or Johnny Chimpo if you prefer) vibe.
Anybody have any idea what song it is?
posted by tcobretti
on Jun 4, 2008 -
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Trying to choose a microphone / preamp / amp for a vocalist to use when practicing with a band.
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posted by mmoncur
on Mar 29, 2008 -
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What's a good example of a song whose emotional power affects the artist performing it? I'm trying to compile a list of songs whose musical landscape and/or lyrics are so emotionally potent that the emotion emerges clearly in a recorded version of the song.
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posted by AngerBoy
on Jan 30, 2008 -
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I've got this MP3 I'm trying to identify, and many attempts at googling the lyrics have left me wanting. The lyrics to the chorus are "you're feeling sorry, feeling sorry, alright... (snip) for nobody but yourself" It's a lady singing, very catty, chacha beat. Link to a snippet of the song is inside, if anyone could provide me artist/title/album or any of the above that would be fantastic! Thanks for considering it!
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posted by jwhowa
on Jun 25, 2007 -
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Help me not sew my own finger to the machine! I recently bought a Singer 99 model from the 30s (I think) and can't get it to work for the life of me.
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posted by Sijeka
on Jun 9, 2007 -
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Hello there Bay Area worker bees... care to help a girl trying to reinvent herself
(yet again)? I need to find my niche here, but I feel a little lost sometimes. If I pour my heart out, can you share your local insights with me & maybe point me in some good new directions? I thank you profusely in advance for your help. There is much, much...
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posted by miss lynnster
on Jan 17, 2007 -
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I need (well maybe not
need, more like really really want) an mp3 of Jerry Lewis (playing Buddy Love) performing that
Old Black Magic from The Nutty Professor...
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posted by Chrischris
on Sep 26, 2006 -
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I am trying to find out the name of the singer of the theme song from the nineteen eighties animated series, "The Gummi Bears." I can find information on the lyricist and composer, but nothing on the singer. Ideally, I would like to know the names of some other songs he has sung. Thank you.
posted by Java_Man
on Feb 6, 2006 -
27 answers
Google won't help me find out the name of a singer songwriter that was featured on StarTV last night. He cooked breakfast for the interviewer....
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posted by skinnydipp
on May 27, 2005 -
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