Would there be a Freddie without Elvis though? I'm not so sure.
I did a deep dive on Elvis recently and found a lot of stuff to enjoy. Coming from a totally different area to Queen (and 20 years before!) I can understand why he might be seen as the opposite of what Queen were about.
Star* · Member since
Dysan: We could say there would not be any Beatles Queen or Abba if Elvis had not been around but going on the hype of Elvis he was and is the most hyped overrated artist ever and that was before simon cowell f***ed the music industry up for ever.
dysan · Member since
I think you'd change your mind if you watched Clambake or Roustabout.
Star* · Member since
Not really because i do not like Elvis.
Freddie has been confirmed as best male vocalist ever and that means better than Elvis.
mike hunt · Member since
Elvis was a great singer, and even better performer. Like Freddie was able too sing different styles of music so well. He couldn't write songs though. A legend regardless.
The Real Wizard · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]happystar wrote:[/b]
Freddie has been confirmed as best male vocalist ever and that means better than Elvis.[/QUOTE]
Because polls based on some people's opinions represents objective truth?
dysan · Member since
I don't remember Freddie's karate being that hot
M-train · Member since
You really can't be serious when you speak about Elvis. Have you ever really listened to the man, and I mean really listen to his vocals, they're off the charts.
Freddie was a great vocalist in his own right, and I would place him solidly at number 2 behind Elvis. Again, Freddie was an amazing male vocalist, and is one of my favorite singers, but Freddie always sounded like Freddie [not a bad thing]. in all of his songs.
Elvis could sing several different songs, and every one of them would sound different. Glen Cambell once said, "Elvis could sing the phonebook, and it would sound good", and I believe him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrsbC-IMayg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfGvEi2oTvU
rockchic65 · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]M-train wrote:[/b]
You really can't be serious when you speak about Elvis. Have you ever really listened to the man, and I mean really listen to his vocals, they're off the charts.
Freddie was a great vocalist in his own right, and I would place him solidly at number 2 behind Elvis. Again, Freddie was an amazing male vocalist, and is one of my favorite singers, but Freddie always sounded like Freddie [not a bad thing]. in all of his songs.
Elvis could sing several different songs, and every one of them would sound different. Glen Cambell once said, "Elvis could sing the phonebook, and it would sound good", and I believe him.
Wow, love American Trilogy, the guy had an amazing voice and completely effortless, before his lifestyle caught up with him.
Star* · Member since
M-Train Sadly i disagree with you. Elvis had a good voice but he could not do what Freddie did with his voice, Mercury was miles ahead of Presley and the polls demonstrate this time and time again.
Freddie Mercury is untouched and always will be.
Nobody else sounds like him, performs like him or even has his magnetic looks, the man is a rock legend.
Presley was only stuck on singing slushy love songs or at best mediocre pop songs.
Star* · Member since
Wizard: Yes polls give an indication what is popular at the time and i am sorry you do not like that been from canada or america and supporting your Elvis over there, OUR Freddie here in the UK is miles and miles ahead of the boring Mr Presley.
Could the boring crooner write a rock opera like Fred did on Bohemian Rhapsody? Or Maybe a powerful melodic pop song like Killer Queen? Mercury had this ability to pull of all sorts of magic with his song writing ability. Presley on the other hand had his songs written for him. cheapskate.
rockchic65 · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]happystar wrote:[/b]
Wizard: Yes polls give an indication what is popular at the time and i am sorry you do not like that been from canada or america and supporting your Elvis over there, OUR Freddie here in the UK is miles and miles ahead of the boring Mr Presley.
Could the boring crooner write a rock opera like Fred did on Bohemian Rhapsody? Or Maybe a powerful melodic pop song like Killer Queen? Mercury had this ability to pull of all sorts of magic with his song writing ability. Presley on the other hand had his songs written for him. cheapskate.[/QUOTE]
You're right about the writing part, Elvis never wrote songs at all, but people go to hear music so from that perspective no one cared who initially wrote his songs.
As to polls, they are a reflection of popularity but aren't an accurate reflection of talent.
mike hunt · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]M-train wrote:[/b]
You really can't be serious when you speak about Elvis. Have you ever really listened to the man, and I mean really listen to his vocals, they're off the charts.
Freddie was a great vocalist in his own right, and I would place him solidly at number 2 behind Elvis. Again, Freddie was an amazing male vocalist, and is one of my favorite singers, but Freddie always sounded like Freddie [not a bad thing]. in all of his songs.
Elvis could sing several different songs, and every one of them would sound different. Glen Cambell once said, "Elvis could sing the phonebook, and it would sound good", and I believe him.
Nah, Elvis and Freddie only had one thing in common...both had the abilty to sing many different styles. Of course Freddie sounded like Freddie, but can you honestly say love Of My Life and princes of The universe sounds like the same singer? Or Esueno and Tie your Mother Down? I think they're equal in that regard...I agree with you that Elvis is at the top spot for his Influence and full sounding Voice. Mercury, like you said is right up there in the top 2 or 3, but so many great singers have come and gone.. my personal favorites. For me it's Mercury at the top and Halford at 2...then a lot of great singers after those two.
M-train · Member since
I'm not trying to turn this into an Elvis vs Freddie thread, but when someone said the man Elvis was boring, is just talking out of their ass. Kinda like saying Freddie don't know how to strut, its a stupid statement.
Take a look at Big E in his prime.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asN0iLQCcKY
mike hunt · Member since
I know all about Elvis...my brother is a die hard fan. I mean serious fan. I agree he's great. His gospel recordings are really good.
