Mercury and Perry

[RedWingFan]

The reason I'll always consider Mercury better is hearing Brian May tell the story about Freddie who was riddled with AIDS a few weeks from death, get up to belt out a couple of beautiful lines. Then have to rest to do it all over again. He struggled to record whatever he could up until the last. What's Perry doing? Perry was great. Now he's petting his cat. Both in their prime were great. But this story ranks Mercury higher, always will.

Illness aside Mercury was a lot younger at that point then Perry is now.

Mercury riddled with aids in '90 or '91 sounded better than Perry in '86. I'd cite the live version of "I'll Be Alright Without You" Love the song. But Perry's voice was shot and sounded terrible. Love the "Someday maybe" adlib at the end though.

Damn that's hash.

Hash????? Typo, or something else?

[Saint John]

The reason I'll always consider Mercury better is hearing Brian May tell the story about Freddie who was riddled with AIDS a few weeks from death, get up to belt out a couple of beautiful lines. Then have to rest to do it all over again. He struggled to record whatever he could up until the last. What's Perry doing? Perry was great. Now he's petting his cat. Both in their prime were great. But this story ranks Mercury higher, always will.

Illness aside Mercury was a lot younger at that point then Perry is now.

Mercury riddled with aids in '90 or '91 sounded better than Perry in '86. I'd cite the live version of "I'll Be Alright Without You" Love the song. But Perry's voice was shot and sounded terrible. Love the "Someday maybe" adlib at the end though.

You think his voice is "shot" in this song? You're fucking high.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q32I7RpoIZk

[Journey/Survivor]

I've heard Jimi Jamison have flawless concerts vocaly. Now that he's in his mid to late 50's he will some times strugle a little bit, but he still sounds great most of the time.

A question I have for anyone who doubts that Jamison is one of the greatest singers ever, how much of Jamison's vocals have you heard?

To completely understand how great of a singer he is you have to have listened closely to not only the 4 Survivor albums that he was on, but also his 2 solo albums, his Cobra CD, and his 2 Target albums.

And like I said, I have heard Jamison sing flawlessly live in concert on many occasions, some of which I was at.

And not that I'm saying that this proves anything, but Casey Kasem has Jimi Jamison on his top 10 greatest lead vocalists of all time list.

Dude...you need to just go play tonsil hockey with Jamison and get it over with! Jesus...We get it already! You think Jimi Jamison is fucking GOD! I NEVER thought I would see a guy turn EVERY thread about a singer on a JOURNEY forum into a Jamison worship thread! For the record, I personally like Jimi Jamison, and actually think the guy is an underrated vocalist. I have an acapella version of Jamison singing "The Search is Over" (a challenging song)on an Orlando radio station, and the guy sounds incredible! That said, you're beating a dead horse, with the endless "Jimi Jamison is the greatest singer, EVER, and if you don't believe me, just ask Casey Kasem" nonsense!


John from Boston

Fuck off asshole.

I knew you were an asshole back on BT when I used to post there.

[NealIsGod]

The reason I'll always consider Mercury better is hearing Brian May tell the story about Freddie who was riddled with AIDS a few weeks from death, get up to belt out a couple of beautiful lines. Then have to rest to do it all over again. He struggled to record whatever he could up until the last. What's Perry doing? Perry was great. Now he's petting his cat. Both in their prime were great. But this story ranks Mercury higher, always will.

Illness aside Mercury was a lot younger at that point then Perry is now.

Mercury riddled with aids in '90 or '91 sounded better than Perry in '86. I'd cite the live version of "I'll Be Alright Without You" Love the song. But Perry's voice was shot and sounded terrible. Love the "Someday maybe" adlib at the end though.

Damn that's hash.

Hash????? Typo, or something else?

I'd like to buy an "R".

[Enigma869]

Fuck off asshole.

I knew you were an asshole back on BT when I used to post there.

Dude...I can assure you that I couldn't give a fuck what you or anyone else from Jackass Talk thinks about me! That place has always been a fucking abortion of a website with moderators who are clowns! The only point I was making is that you NEVER EVER EVER say ANYTHING other than Jimi Jamison is God and fuck anyone who doesn't agree with you. While I certainly don't begrudge you for your opinion of "The Almighty" Jamison, I just think it's absurd to turn EVERY thread into a Jimi Jamison thread! Leave that shit on the Survivor forum, where it belongs!


John from Boston

[Journey/Survivor]

I just think it's absurd to turn EVERY thread into a Jimi Jamison thread! Leave that shit on the Survivor forum, where it belongs!


John from Boston

I don't even come close to talking about Jamison on every thread or in every post. When the topic of best singers comes up then I mention Jamison.

[Deb]

The reason I'll always consider Mercury better is hearing Brian May tell the story about Freddie who was riddled with AIDS a few weeks from death, get up to belt out a couple of beautiful lines. Then have to rest to do it all over again. He struggled to record whatever he could up until the last. What's Perry doing? Perry was great. Now he's petting his cat. Both in their prime were great. But this story ranks Mercury higher, always will.

Illness aside Mercury was a lot younger at that point then Perry is now.

Mercury riddled with aids in '90 or '91 sounded better than Perry in '86. I'd cite the live version of "I'll Be Alright Without You" Love the song. But Perry's voice was shot and sounded terrible. Love the "Someday maybe" adlib at the end though.

You think his voice is "shot" in this song? You're fucking high.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q32I7RpoIZk

What he said! It amazes me how 2 people can hear 2 totally different things. I think his voice sounds amazing.

I'm thinking you probably prefer Perry's earlier high pitched voice. I could care less about range, I actually prefer his '83 and forward vocal tone.

[Vladan]

I like Jamesons voice alot, but i've never heard a perfect live vocal performance by him, as much as i love his voice he is certainly not one of the best of all time.

Freddy id a great singer, and in my opinion second to Perry but he has alot of ropey live performances.

John Farnham is miles ahead as a singer compared to Jimi, serisouly Farnham is immense.

Russel Watson is a fantastic singer , but he is opera so therefore not counted.

Agreed!.

[4everkop]

I had no idea this thread would last this long. Both great singers, to me Perry rules over vocally.

[NealIsGod]

I had no idea this thread would last this long. Both great singers, to me Perry rules over vocally.

Yup. Case closed.

[mistiejourney]

The reason I'll always consider Mercury better is hearing Brian May tell the story about Freddie who was riddled with AIDS a few weeks from death, get up to belt out a couple of beautiful lines. Then have to rest to do it all over again. He struggled to record whatever he could up until the last. What's Perry doing? Perry was great. Now he's petting his cat. Both in their prime were great. But this story ranks Mercury higher, always will.

Illness aside Mercury was a lot younger at that point then Perry is now.

Mercury riddled with aids in '90 or '91 sounded better than Perry in '86. I'd cite the live version of "I'll Be Alright Without You" Love the song. But Perry's voice was shot and sounded terrible. Love the "Someday maybe" adlib at the end though.

You think his voice is "shot" in this song? You're fucking high.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q32I7RpoIZk

Damn! I think he sounds great!

[Strange Medicine]

Okay, now that's overstating things a bit.

I disagree, StoneCold. Digitaldreamdoor is full of amateur vocalists, vocal coaches, and Freddie Mercury and Jeff Buckley fanboys out the wazoo. Yet, on their live singer list, Perry has (and has always been) listed as number one. The decision is always unanimous and endless arguments are presented for it. Perry simply performed longer concerts with more complex material and consistently pulled it off better.