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"The King of Rock and Roll", Elvis Presley is considered one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. He became popular singing a style called rockabilly which combined country and rhythm and blues and eventually went on to win 3 Grammy Awards and sell over 600 albums. His first hit single "Heartbreak Hotel" is shown here and we love this video because he was clearly having vocal issues (swollen and phlegmy vocal cords) and had to use his charisma to cover as he started and stopped. It's a very raw performance and shows just what a true professional he was. You can check out his greatest hits here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.
David Bowie achieved success as a singer, songwriter, and actor for over five decades. He's sold over 140 million records worldwide, won numerous Grammy and other awards, and became a unique and innovative voice in music and film. He reached the height of his commercial success with his biggest hit single and album by the same name, "Let's Dance" (featured in the video here). You can check out his greatest hits here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.
The "Man in Black", Johnny Cash achieved fame and popularity in multiple genres including Country, Rock & Roll, and Gospel and was inducted in all three of those Hall of Fames. He won many Grammy awards and sold over 90 million albums with hits like "I Walk the Line" (featured in this video), "Ring of Fire", and "Folsom Prison Blues". You can check out those and his other greatest hits here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.
Frank Sinatra, "Ol' Blue Eyes", has been called "the greatest singer of the 20th century". You'll have to judge that for yourself. But his career was certainly impressive. Through his stage, screen, and recording endeavors, he accumulated 150 million record sales, 11 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award and multiple nominations, multiple Emmy awards, and countless other accolades. He cemented himself in the cultural lexicon as something beyond a legend...almost defining what fame is. To hear all his hits click here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.
One of the newer crooners reminiscent of Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby, Michael Bublé is carrying on the tradition of smooth baritones singing jazz standards. He's also crossed over into pop. After only a few short years he's worked his way to 4 Grammy Awards and over 55 million albums sold worldwide. You can check out one of his collection of hits here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.
To say Seth MacFarlane is versatile is an understatement. He's the creator of the animated hits "Family Guy", "Cleveland Show", "American Dad!" and live-action hits "Ted", "Ted 2", and "A Million Ways to Die in the West". He has a love for crooners and along with his smooth baritone voice and ability to mimic most lower male voices has ventured into jazz standards. His style is very reminiscent of Frank Sinatra who he has called his idol. You can hear his Christmas album here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.
Josh Groban was discovered by David Foster in 1998 when Andrea Bocelli was unable to make it to a rehearsal for the Grammy Awards to sing the duet "The Prayer" with Celine Dion. Josh stepped in and the rest is history. Rosie O'Donnell who was hosting the awards then had him on her show the following week. Then an appearance on Ally McBeal further introduced him to the world and his popularity grew. Groban has gone on to multiple multi-platinum records, world tours, and acting performances. You can check out his album "Stages" here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.
Bing Crosby holds the record for selling over a BILLION records, tapes, compact discs, and digital downloads worldwide. As a singer his career perfectly coincided with the advent of new microphone technology which allowed him to maintain a laid back and relaxed singing style which became his trademark and paved the way for others to follow. He won multiple Grammy, Oscar, and Golden Globe Awards and is one of only 33 people to have three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the categories of radio, motion pictures, and audio recording. You can hear his Definitive Collection here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.
The "King of Calypso", Harry Belafonte popularized the Caribbean music style worldwide. His signature song "The Banana Boat Song (Day-O)" is shown here in this video. He has recorded in multiple genres including gospel, folk, blues, standards, and show tunes. He has multiple Grammy Awards, a Tony Award, and an Emmy Award. To check out his greatest hits go here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.
Samuel Ramey is a versatile opera singer with command of the bel canto technique which allows him to sing Handel, Mozart, and Rossini and also has the power to sing Verdi and Puccini. He's performed on stages all over the world and multiple recordings. To hear a collection of his opera arias click here (sponsored link). To subscribe, 'like', or comment on the original video click here.
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