Was Whitney Houston the best singer of all time?

Whitney Houston The Legend
We've all heard her music, heard her story, and acknowledged her as a legend. Without a doubt this woman was one of the greatest singers of all time. She sold 200 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists we've ever seen.
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Who is considered the greatest singer of all time?

The greatest singing voices of all time
  • 1 of 31. Barbra Streisand. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BSB. ...
  • 2 of 31. Etta James. Charles Paul Harris/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. ...
  • 3 of 31. Aretha Franklin. ...
  • 4 of 31. Whitney Houston. ...
  • 5 of 31. Mariah Carey. ...
  • 6 of 31. Elton John. ...
  • 7 of 31. Freddie Mercury. ...
  • 8 of 31. Adele.
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Who has a better voice Whitney Houston or Mariah Carey?

Overall, while one would rather listen to Whitney because of her tone rather than Mariah's, Mariah still wins the battle.
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Why was Whitney Houston so great?

Her ability to connect with audiences set dozens of industry records. She was the first artist to have seven consecutive #1 hits and the first woman to enter the Billboard 200 at #1 with her album, Whitney. She earned the longest reigning #1 single on the Hot 100 with “I Will Always Love You.”
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How many octaves was Whitney Houston's voice?

Houston's range spanned five octaves and her voice was plush, vibrant and often spectacular. She could pour on the exuberant flourishes of gospel or peal a simple pop chorus, sing sweetly or unleash a sultry rasp.
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Who has 7 octave vocal range?

The seventh octave is the range of notes between C7 and C8. It is easier for very high coloratura sopranos to sing in this octave, but some people who are capable of singing in the bass range (like singers Adam Lopez, Virgo Degan, Nicola Sedda or Dimash Kudaibergen) can do it.
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Who can sing 5 octaves?

Singers with a wide vocal range

Other big names with a 5-octave range are Shanice, Prince and Kyo, plus jazz singer Rachelle Ferrell.
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What ruined Whitney's voice?

The tragic singer's vocal coach and friend, Gary Catona, said her whole personality had been changed by the deterioration of her voice through smoking and drug abuse before she was found accidentally drowned at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in February.
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Did Whitney Houston Use Autotune?

Unlike many performers today, Houston's mesmerizing voice and stunning natural beauty were enough to inspire a generation. Houston never had to take off her clothes, never had to use auto-tune and never put on distasteful performances to gain success.
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Who is the greatest female vocalist of all time?

1: Aretha Franklin

Topping our list of the best female singers of all time, Aretha Franklin also stands as the most-charting female singer in history. Starting out in the gospel choir at her Baptist church, in Detroit, Franklin began her career as a recording artist in 1960, aged just 18.
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Who has a 6 octave vocal range?

Dimash Kudaibergen(World's Widest Vocal Range 2019)- 6 Octaves.
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Who has the most beautiful voice in the world female?

Aretha Franklin

The one and only Aretha, perhaps the epitome of the hype living up to the talent. She has a gift for both supreme soulfulness and incredible versatility in her performance.
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Which female singer has the best vocal range?

But it's Mariah Carey who takes the prize for the largest vocal range of all. She can reach a low F2 and hit an unbelievable G7, a note that dolphins would envy, and that only some dogs can hear.
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Which singer has the most beautiful voice?

Who has the most beautiful voice?
  • Barbra Streisand. Barbra Streisand's unique voice has become a mainstay of American music since the 1960s, earning her the coveted EGOT – an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, as well as Tony. ...
  • Etta James. ...
  • Aretha Franklin. ...
  • Whitney Houston. ...
  • Mariah Carey.
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Who can sing like Whitney?

The 'AGT' Judges Think This Singer Sounds EXACTLY Like Whitney Houston [VIDEO] In 2018, the AGT judges were blown away by singer Glennis Grace's audition. The 39-year-old performed a Whitney Houston cover, and the judges thought she sounded exactly like the late singer.
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What voice type is Whitney Houston?

Her songs and voice clearly sit in the soprano range (How Will I Know, Saving All My Love, You Give Good Love). She had natural ease in her belts and she sang in the upper 5th octave very often. She never lived in her low notes nor had natural comfort there. Her tessitura is the give away that she is a soprano.
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What is the most Autotuned song?

Top 10 Auto-Tune Songs
  • of 10. Cher - "Believe" (1998) ...
  • of 10. Daft Punk - "One More Time" (2000) ...
  • of 10. Faith Hill - "The Way You Love Me" (2000) ...
  • of 10. Chris Brown - "Forever" (2008) ...
  • of 10. Rihanna - "Disturbia" (2008) ...
  • of 10. Britney Spears - "Womanizer" (2008) ...
  • of 10. T.I. - "Live Your Life" featuring Rihanna (2008) ...
  • of 10.
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Was Mariah Carey at Whitney's funeral?

May she rest in peace. " Carey attended Houston's funeral at The New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday, along with a host of other celebs including Kevin Costner, Alicia Keys, Tyler Perry, Stevie Wonder, and Houston's cousin Dionne Warwick. "It was gorgeous," Mariah said of the service.
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Did Whitney Houston have vocal nodules?

Some famous singers known to have developed vocal nodules are Luciano Pavarotti, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Freddie Mercury, and Joss Stone.
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Did Whitney wear dentures?

Another piece of new information from Wednesday's report is that Houston wore a brown wig, which was tightly affixed to her head at the time of her death. Houston also wore dentures, the coroner's report indicated. This is relatively common among long-term drug abusers.
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Who can sing 10 octaves?

Tim Storms boasts a vocal range of 10 octaves and his lowest note is so deep it can only be heard by elephants.
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What is Celine Dion octave range?

Celine is well-known to have a 5-octave vocal range which is considered as one of the most powerful voices in pop music.
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How many octaves Adele have?

The vocal range of Adele, as mentioned above, is not remarkable compared to other singers. Her mezzo-soprano vocal type and vocal range of 2 octaves and 3 notes from C3 to F5 is nothing exceptional. Nevertheless, it is the strength and power of her delivery and faithfulness to the melody that makes her stand out.
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