These singers have always blown me away with a combination of good singing and great songs. Which of these is your overall favorite? My vote goes to Pat Benetar, as she delivers a lot of energy into both her singing and music.

Pat Benatar gets my vote. I do like all of the singers on your list though.

What, no Madonna?!? Madonna would get my vote above anyone else on this list, no doubt about it! :)

But for the list you provided, I'd have to go with Stevie Nicks, she's a great singer and songwriter and sings from the heart about personal matters, and she rocks in concert! :thumb: I've had the opportunity to see her live three times! :)

all good ones - i like pat the best

Ann Wilson has such a beautiful and powerful voice. My vote went with her.

It was either Ann Wilson or Stevie Nicks. I voted for Ann Wilson. :)

Is Anne Wilson the singer from Heart?If so then my vote goes to her.

They're all great!!! I went with Pat Benetar, but I love Joan Jett too.

Fine! You guys snub Olivia all you want.:p She'll always get my vote.:D

I picked Stevie Nicks from this list, but if I had my favorite female vocalist I'd go with Aimee Mann or Matha Davis

I had to go with Joan Jett. :) Always been a huge fan of hers. All of the singers on the list are great though.

Do I really need to say?
Pat Ben-A-tar

But I was always a big fan of Ann Wilson's and Olivia Newton John's singing voices too.

Lita Ford :)

Originally posted by ImSoooSure
Fine! You guys snub Olivia all you want.:p She'll always get my vote.:D

I'm with you on this one Lisa, Olivia's the greatest!

i go with pat on his one closely followed by olivia

If I had to pick one of the list... Stevie Nicks (I think Pat Benatar has more good soongs, but I prefer Stevie's voice). But there are so many other females singers!. Basia, Cindy Lauper, Bonnie Tyler, Kim Wilde, Kim Carnes, Sheena Easton, Alannah Myles...

Great poll. It was hard to choose. I went with Pat Benetar, but I also like Joan Jett + Lita Ford. :)

Stevie Nicks, mainly because I grew up hearing all her songs. And my father and I are in love with her. :lol:

It was a tough choice as I have music from all of those above, but I had to go with Olivia Newton-John because she's the only one I've kareoked before.
I've kareoked "Physical".
Okay, anyone want to hear me sing? :D :p

Okay, anyone want to hear me sing? :D :p

First one here! :thumb: post a mp3, please! :D

Pat Benetar's definitely at the top of my list, followed very closely by Stevie Nicks 'tho.:cool:

Stevie!! What a voice...MMMMMM

I would've voted for Pat Benatar except I've been reading more and more that she doesn't like the 80s, despite doing things like "That 80s Show". She says she's glad the decade is over...please, Sarg, could you perhaps explain what she means by that? Is she glad it's over because of the fashions and hair? Is she glad it's over because of possible problems with drugs or alcohol?

Sincerely,

John "outofplacechild" Kilduff

Pat did some pretty good songs!

Olivia!

This was indeed a toughie. I loved both Pat Benatar and Stevie Nicks but I ultimately voted for Stevie! I love her amazing voice and the lyrics to her songs are always incredibly beautiful! :thumb:

Had to go with Pat Benatar. Joan Jett is a close second but for me, Pat has the greater number of songs that I just can't resist beating on the steering wheel to (my "drum set" I like to call it).

I went with Pat Benatar!!!!


I loved all of her radio songs, but there was one song, (Sarg can tell me the exact album), from one of the earlier records, called "Hell is for Children". For some reason, at the time, I didn't "get" the message....just really liked the chorus. Mom said we could sing it because it was the title of the song.

Now, I heard it again, and it's a really upsetting song. Man, what age can do to you!

that question's not easy...:)
i voted for Olivia, but I love Pat Benatars voice, too.

my all time favorite isn't on the list; Elizabeth Fraser
(Cocteau Twins)
I listen to them almost every day.
:yesnod:
:)

Even though I'm a Debhead, I had to go with my second most fave artist, Pat Benatar.

Off of the list, I had to go with Stevie Nicks. My favorite female singers would be Kate Bush and Kim Deal.

Out of the six, it would be Pat Benetar. She has a really good voice.

I am surprised that no one has mentioned Chrissie Hynde’s of The Pretenders…she has my favorite female voice but on this list I had to go with Stevie…she rocks!

I voted for Ann... back in the day she could belt them out... she probably still can. Pat was my second.... I hope Sarg doesn't read this LOL :p ;)

I voted for Stevie Nicks!! All the ladies listed are great, but IMHO Stevie is amazing:D

Stevie Nicks - she has a certain quality in her voice...:)

Olivia Newton John - The Kylie Minogue of the 70's!!!!!!

From this list: Stevie Nicks...she's great......

My favs from the '80s: Lisa Stanfield, Natalie Merchant (10000 maniacs), Corinne Drewery (Swing Out Sisters), Maggie Reilly.......

PAT BENTAR IS THE QUEEN OF ROCK AND THE QUEEN OF THE 80S MUSIC SCENE. Olivia and Joan are up there. But my vote definately goes to PAT!!!

Originally posted by Taz
I voted for Ann... back in the day she could belt them out... she probably still can. Pat was my second.... I hope Sarg doesn't read this LOL :p ;)


BUSTED! :lol:


DD86, "Hell Is For Children" is from Pat's CRIMES OF PASSION album.
Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo and Roger Capps wrote this song about child abuse after reading a newspaper article on the subject. The title for the song was the headline for that article.

I would have to choose Pat Benetar for my favorite female singer. Lita Ford was a close second.

Pat Benetar was so hot.

My vote goes to ONJ. I`ll always remember her...she was my first love :cry: i realy had a crush on her at the age of 13 i think...

Unfortunately she never answerd my prayers.... :cry: ...but now, at the age of 37 ... i can cope with that.. :)

PAT BENATAR! She is so great! :)

Stevie Nicks would come in at a close second place.

hmm,,,,im not really fond of the choices....i wanna go for the other section which there isnt one

Definetly Stevie Nicks - Definetly!!

My vote went to Olivia-Newton John.

I had such a thing for Olivia. :biglick:

Lita Ford!!! Actually, Cyndi Lauper would be my first choice but Lita gets it off this list! :apunk:

I went with Stevie just because of "Landslide". But my all-time favorite female singer is Karen Carpenter. :yesnod: Absolutely the most perfect and sweetest singing voice I've heard to date. It's a shame she had to leave the way she did. :bigangel:

Joan Jett just 'cause I felt like voting for the one that I think could kick everyone's ass in a cat-fight :fight:

Lita is the hottest in the list, though :drool:

Of these options, I chose Stevie Nicks, but my ultimate favorite would be either Kate Bush or Natalie Merchant. But all those mamas can sing like nobody's business! :thumb:

SARAH BRIGHTMAN

(Remember, she sang in Phantom Of The Opera in 1986-The Original London Cast). I absolutely love Sarah's music, being that I'm a Ballet Dancer and much of her music is fitting for my major dance forte'.
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My next choice (couldn't choose just one) for best Female Singer of the 80's definately must go to

MADONNA

Ann Wilson. I loved her voice in the Heart song 'Alone'

Boy, if a woman ever sang a song like that to me, i'd melt like butter :)

Where is Karen Carpenter in the list...???...Even though I only like a few songs of them her voice the best that I ever heard,it makes me happy and sad,or maybe melancholic is a better word,at the same time...

When I was young
I'd listen to the radio
Waitin' for my favorite songs
When they played I'd sing along
It made me smile...

or

We’ve only just begun to live
White lace and promises
A kiss for luck and we’re on our way
We’ve only just begun...

I like them ALL !!!!!! I picked Pat Benetar though :)

Pat Benatar :thumb:

From this poll, Stevie followed by Olivia

I vote Oliva Newton Jhon but my fave female singer at the end of the 80's was Debbie Gibson

Onj !!!

I do feel Pat is the more talented choice, you get such a wide variety with her music. However I had to choose Stevie Nicks, just cause her voice and songs have Sooo many memories............

That was a hard choice, I love them all. I guess I will go with Pat as my fav,but Lita is high on my list also ;)

Stevie Nicks :)

Had to go with Pat Benetar. Although, my all time favorite (80's icon too!!) is Belinda Carlisle. I like all on the list too by the way. Tough decision.

I've gone with Stevie nicks, i love her stuff with Fleetwood Mac, her solo music and her duet with Tom Petty- Stop draggin' my heart around.

I can't believe Kate Bush isn't on a list of best female singers in the 80's.... :tsk:

Stevie Nicks:yesnod: