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Some very famous male singers couldn't really sing, either. I never saw this being commented upon generally speaking until Madonna took the scene. Probably there was someone somewhere who said, gee, Bob Dylan doesn't have the greatest voice, and Leonard Cohen seems to talk more than sing, but I must say that as a woman, having it pointed out that a woman artist doesn't have a great singing voice seems a double standard, when not having a great singing voice doesn't seem to be likewise translated to having no artistic talent for men.
In fact I saw Bob Dylan live a few years ago and I could hardly make out a word he was saying let alone really recognize some of his most famous songs because he was more snarling and growling and barking than even attempting to sing LOL. I was not there principally to see him, though, so it did not really bother me. I suppose it did not even bother his most rabid fans, either
I was there to see the opening act, who was Mark Knopfler, and he put on an exemplary show.
Oh, yeah, I love Mark Knopfler, but there are probably those who say he can't sing either, and yet he is widely recognized as being enormously talented On the other hand, it may be true that Mark Knopfler and Leonard Cohen did not set out to break down social boundaries, but simply to do that which they loved. Women have not been so fortunate. They have had to break down social boundaries at the same time as doing that which they love. Madonna was certainly in our faces about it
In fact I saw Bob Dylan live a few years ago and I could hardly make out a word he was saying let alone really recognize some of his most famous songs because he was more snarling and growling and barking than even attempting to sing LOL. I was not there principally to see him, though, so it did not really bother me. I suppose it did not even bother his most rabid fans, either
I was there to see the opening act, who was Mark Knopfler, and he put on an exemplary show. Oh, yeah, I love Mark Knopfler, but there are probably those who say he can't sing either, and yet he is widely recognized as being enormously talented
On the other hand, it may be true that Mark Knopfler and Leonard Cohen did not set out to break down social boundaries, but simply to do that which they loved. Women have not been so fortunate. They have had to break down social boundaries at the same time as doing that which they love. Madonna was certainly in our faces about it
Oh I agree,there are sooo many male singers that can't sing too! Bob Dylan,I always think of Canadian Air Farce,they can do him to a tee, the best I have ever seen. Just makes me laugh every time I see it. Im not really familiar with Mark but a little with Cohen. I dont know I guess some people are better at gimmick then actual singing. Im going to start a war here but I dont think Elvis was a great vocalist. He was better than the people we've mentioned but he had a lot of charisma and gimmick and some great back-up singers. But you're right,its easier for male singers than for females.