[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Cwazy little thing wrote: [/QUOTENAME]On acoustic and softer numbers I think he's got a solid, pleasant voice[/QUOTE]I agree, and I truly love stuff like "My Boy" and "Dream of Thee".
Unfortunately he often tends to drift towards "plaintive" in places, which I personally don't like much - gets to my nerves, actually :-P
IMVHO, when he writes a song, most times he'll hear the Red Special sing it inside his head; so, when it comes to actually singing it, that's what he will often find himself (inadvertently and unsuccessfully) trying to emulate.
I think he (is probably aware that he) should just stick to singing like Brian May, but that requires a lot more effort and control, and different writing attitude and focus behind the song.
I could be all wrong of course.
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That's interesting Gnomo.
They add back ups in classic form. Also I heard Taylor sings lead one song. Say It's Not True also has the trio use like back when Queen did Let Me Live.
I think Brian's voice may still be best for softer songs but then again Rodgers might handle them just fine, unlike Freddie's voice that was almost too powerful to sing softly. The guy just belts by nature.
Personally I would prefer about a 40-30-30 rotation giving Paul just enough to title himself as lead singer. It's nothing against his voice nor is it a judgement call. I simply miss Brian And Roger songs and their singing them communicate that most clearly.
I think Brian's voice may still be best for softer songs but then again Rodgers might handle them just fine, unlike Freddie's voice that was almost too powerful to sing softly. The guy just belts by nature.
Personally I would prefer about a 40-30-30 rotation giving Paul just enough to title himself as lead singer. It's nothing against his voice nor is it a judgement call. I simply miss Brian And Roger songs and their singing them communicate that most clearly.