A great singer can surprise you through a powerful howl or a quiet whisper.
An iconic singer can leave you emotional, inspired and changed forever.
We asked our readers who were the most legendary singers of their lifetimes.
13. Barbra Streisand
Barbara Joan "Barbra" Streisand (born April 24, 1942) is an American singer and actress. Photo: Jeff Fusco/Getty Images
14. Dave Gahan
David Gahan (born May 9, 1962) is an English singer and songwriter, best known as the lead singer of electronic band Depeche Mode since their formation in 1980. Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Live Nation
15. Billy Fury
Ronald Wycherley (17 April 1940 – 28 January 1983), better known by his stage name Billy Fury, was an English musician. Photo: Keystone
16. Adele
Adele (born May 5, 1988) is one of the world's best-selling music artists, with sales of over 120 million records worldwide. Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
17. Dusty Springfield
Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien OBE (16 April 1939 – 2 March 1999), better known by her stage name Dusty Springfield, was an English singer. Photo: Dove/Daily Express/Getty Images
18. Frank Sinatra
Francis Albert Sinatra (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and actor. Photo: Daniel Rosenblum/Keystone/Getty Images