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.
43. Meat Loaf
Michael Lee Aday (September 27, 1947 – January 20, 2022), known professionally as Meat Loaf, was an American rock singer and actor known for his powerful, wide-ranging voice and theatrical live shows. Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
44. Matt Monro
Matt Monro (December 1, 1930 – February 7, 1985) was an English singer. Photo: Larry Ellis/Express/Getty Images
45. Roy Orbison
Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician known for his impassioned singing style, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads. Photo: Clive Limpkin/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
46. Rod Stewart
Sir Roderick David Stewart CBE (born January 10, 1945) is a British rock and pop singer and songwriter. Photo: Kerry Marshall/Getty Images
47. Susan Boyle
Susan Magdalane Boyle (born April 1, 1961) is a Scottish singer. She rose to fame in 2009 after appearing as a contestant on the third series of Britain's Got Talent. Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
48. Sir Tom Jones
Sir Thomas John Woodward OBE (born June 7, 1940), known professionally as Tom Jones, is a Welsh singer. Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images