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A style with deep roots in the pre-recorded era of minstrelsy and barber-shop quartets, Harmony Vocal Group proved a popular, artistic style of music from the 1920s well into the '50s.
These harmonies never fail to give us chills. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for those songs that possess emotionally resonant and powerful instances of vocal harmony. Our countdown includes "The Sound of Silence," "Because," "Release Me," and more!
- George Pacheco
- I Get Around
- California Dreamin’
- The Sound of Silence
- Bohemian Rhapsody
- End of The Road
- I Will Wait
- Little Talks
- Islands in The Stream
- Thinking Out Loud
- Carry on Wayward Son
This iconic song, with its catchy beat, appears in movies such as “Look Who’s Talking” and “Fantastic Mr. Fox”. It came out in 1964 and was The Beach Boys’ first number one charting song in the United States, also making the top ten songs in the UK. The song is rich with stacked polyphonic harmonies, with the chorus featuring the main refrain of ‘r...
This mellow, catchy song with its rich blend of vocal harmonies was released in 1965. The lyrics describe the narrator’s longing for southern California’s warmth during a cold winter in New York City. It is number 89 in Rolling Stone’s list of the greatest songs of all time. The harmonies rely heavily on antiphonyduring the chorus, making it a grea...
A haunting, bittersweet requiem to communication, this iconic song was released by American rock duo Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel in 1965. This was shortly before the duo disbanded due to artistic differences. The harmonies are written for just two voices, making it ideal for duetting. However, the track can also be adapted for larger ensembles.
This iconic song includes a rich vocal melody that is a treat to harmonize with. Released in 1975, Bohemian Rhapsody is ranked number 17 in Rolling Stone’s list of greatest songs of all time. The harmonies in this track encompass virtually all vocal ranges, making it perfect for large, mixed groups such as choirs.
Released in 1992, this song was originally released as part of a soundtrack to the film called Boomerang. However, it quickly gained national and international success for the American R&B duo. The track features stacked background harmonies during the chorus to allow the lead vocal line to take center stage, making it a great choice for smaller gr...
This song gained international success in the first week of its release in August of 2012. It topped the charts in the US, the UK, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, and Scotland. The harmonies in this song largely consist of thirds and octaves, which is typical of bluegrass & country music.
This melancholy song of love beyond the grave contains not only a poignant message but a rich vocal melody. It was released in 2011 by the Icelandic indie folk/pop group, Of Monsters and Men. This song is a duet between a man and a woman, making it great for mixed-sex duos or small groups.
This dynamic duet from country stars Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers was released in 1983 and quickly climbed to the top of the charts. A lesser-known fact about this song was that it was originally written years earlier by American disco trio The Bee Gees. This is another mixed-sex track that works great for duos, but is perhaps best suited to small...
This soulful 2014 ballad by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran topped the charts in nine countries upon its release. It achieved triple platinum certification in the UK a year later. While the studio version is a little sparse on harmonies, this track serves as one of the most popular songs for choirsto perform, with many different arrangements a...
With its iconic opening line, there are few that haven’t heard this single from the American rock band, Kansas. It was released in 1976 and quickly became the band’s first Top 40 single. The extensive harmonies in this song – as well as its rock genre – make it particularly well-suited for bands with multiple vocalists.
Female Groups with Vocal Harmony Arrangements. Several female ensembles and groups, both current and vintage, have published arrangements of their music and here is a list of these groups. Displaying 1 - 24 of 24 items.
Jan 2, 2024 · These songs allow singers to explore various harmonies, melodies, and vocal textures, adding depth and interest to the overall performance. A song with multiple vocal parts enables singers to showcase their individual strengths while contributing to a cohesive and compelling group sound.
Feb 7, 2023 · I've recently made lists of my 10 favourite male and female vocalists. The natural next step is to make a list of bands with outstanding harmonies. There are plenty of worthy acts that missed out - commiserations to The Everly Brothers, The Mamas & The Papas, Yes, The Bangles, Simon….
I gathered 16 lists of vocal group harmony (doo-wop) songs where the songs were in ranked order, and computed an average rank. I also arbitrarily required that each song appear on a minimum of 3 lists.
