A bit of self-indulgence if I may. I started this blog on Monday night when I was half pissed on red wine (it’s good for you). Anyway, I was squiffy, listening to some tunes and I came up with a great idea! Why not blog my top 10 female singers/musicians of all time? Humour me please – you might hear something you like. Even better, you might be able to recommend me some stuff. I’m a total music geek and love listening to new (or old) music.
These beauties are in no particular order and they totally make the world a better place:
Singer, front woman and total legend Poly Styrene recently died – RIP Poly. She followed my personal Twitter account and I don’t think i’ve ever been so chuffed. Tit hungry Skype philanderer Jason Manford also followed me but that was less impressive. On behalf of the wonderfully unique Poly, all I can say is this: oh cancer, up yours!
I would have called my baby Gloria but my husband reckoned she’d sound like a pensioner from birth. I still think Gloria is the coolest name on the planet, and it’s all because of this song. In particular this version by the sensational Patti Smith. If ‘Jesus died for somebody’s sins but not mine’ is not the best opening line ever, i’ll eat my hat.
I say alt, you say country! It was a toss up between Neko Case and Jenny Lewis for this entry. I love them both dearly, but I think Neko just pips Jenny to the post. It’s the sort of music that brings me out in goosebumps, and she’s just as marvelous live too. Also, she likes animals. I like animals. We should be friends.
Being a bumpkin like me means extra kudos points. But Polly Jean Harvey does not need those extra points, she’s awesome in every respect. This song is off her latest album but her entire back catalogue is great.
I imagine if you cheated on Martha she’d cut your cock off, slit your throat and then bury you under the patio. I would not recommend it. She’s not as famous as she should be and her self-titled album is fantastic from start to finish.
Hey, it’s that crazy bird from Iceland that used to go out with Tricky! Damn right it is. Bjork is fabulous, except for that ‘It’s Oh So Quiet’ track which I hate. This vid was directed by Chris Cunningham. If you like it, you should also check out Aphex Twin’s Come to Daddy and Windowlicker videos too.
Never let it be said that Suzy isn’t street and down with the kids. What’s that you say grandad? Turn it down? No fucking chance! I’ve just checked M.I.A’s Wiki and she’s 36 years old, meaning she was 29 when this video was recorded. She looks about 16, the bitch. Them be good genes. She’s fabulous and Arular is my favourite album.
I don’t know who this dude smoking and dancing is, but he made me laugh. Kelley Deal is the twin sister of Kim Deal – think Breeders, Pixies, Amps etc. Anything that involves either, or better both, of these ladies is tops in my book. Kelley used to be big into booze and heroin, but now prefers a spot of knitting. Sensible policy.
I *love* Joni Mitchell. I usually listen to this on Sunday mornings when i’m cleaning the house. Actually, that’s a lie, I usually listen to this on Sunday mornings when i’m in my pit sporting a hangover. The album Blue is a beautifully melodic masterpiece. It’s like having your mum sat next to you in bed, reading a story. Blue is one big bloody cuddle.
Can you imagine having a top 10 female singers list that didn’t include Kate Bush? She’s totally mental and I love her for it. I can thank my mum for introducing me to this one, as she used to play it non-stop when I was a kid. I’d occasionally catch her cartwheeling around the living room too. I like to carry that tradition on.
So there you have it…and it wasn’t easy. I didn’t manage to squeeze in Tori Amos, Cocteau Twins, Le Tigre or Janis Joplin to name a few. I hope they won’t be too cross.
So what’s your top 10? Would love it if you added your list to my comments so I can check them out.
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