On my mp3at the moment -Labi Siffre - Something inside so strong - Lauren Hill - Killing me softly - Manic.S.P - If you tolerate this - Aretha Franklin - Respect - Natalie Umbruglia - Torn - UB40 - Red red wine - Carla Thomas - Comfort me - Ian Dury - Hit me with your rythym sticks.
Mike Patton from Faith No More is the best vocalist of all time. One of his nick names is "the hard core pavaratti". He can sing anything from opera to the craziest screams you've ever heard. He's got a million and one projects that range from pop to experimental thrash to just plain wierd. Check him out if you dare.