SINGERS WITH MOST GLOBAL IMPACT ON WORLD MUSIC AND FANS AROUND THE GLOBE IN THE 20th & 21st CENTURIES
Reproduced from the book "Best Musicians, Singers, Albums and Entertainment Personalities of the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries", Volume V of World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment.
Global impact means major impact on the music/entertainment industry, peers and fans on an international scale. It translates into lasting effect, a name recognition in at least 50 countries, career longevity, a singing style that ushered in a new genre, a new form of entertainment, a new trend, and singing/musical pioneering attribute.
From L to R: 1-Cliff Richard (UK), 2-Enrico Caruso (Italy), 3-Dusty
Springfield (UK), 4-Celia Cruz (Cuba), 5-Caterina Valente (France),
6-Placido Domingo (Spain).
From L to R: Gene Autry (USA), 2-John Denver (USA), 3-Liza Minelli
(USA), 4-Anne Murray (Canada), 5-Johnny Hallyday (France), 6-Barbra
Streisand (USA), 7-Julio Iglesias (Spain).
From L to R: 1-Connie Francis (USA), 2-Brenda Lee (USA), 3-Gipsy Kings
(France), 4-Bob Marley (Jamaica), 5-Dean Martin (USA), 6-Peter, Paul
and Mary (USA).
From L to R: 1-Barry White (USA), 2-The Supremes (USA), 3-The Platters
(USA), 4-Julie Andrews (UK), 4-Amalia Rodrigues (Portugal), 6-Gilbert
Becaud (France).
From L to R: 1-Leo Ferre (France), 2-Bobby Vinton (USA), 3-Dalida
(France), 4-Barbara (France), 5-Ricky Nelson (USA), 6-Eydie Gorme
(USA), 7-Bob Dylan (USA).
From L to R: 1-Rod Stewart (UK), 2-Farid Al Atrash (Egypt), 3-Willie
Nelson (USA), 4-Walon Jennings (USA), 5-Glen Campbell (USA), 6-Elton
John, Sir (UK).
From L to R: 1-Hank Williams (USA), 2-Mireille Mathieu (France),
3-Kingston Trio (USA), 4-The Everly Brothers (USA), 5-Melina Mercouri
(Greece), 6-The Righteous Brothers (USA).
From L to R: 1-Harry Bellafonte (USA), 2-Paul Simon (USA), 3-Joni
Mitchell (USA), 4-Carly Simon (USA), 5-Tina Turner (USA), 6-Cher
(USA).