Before 1950s pop/chanson/cabaret stars.

[PeterWillem]

I'm going deeper and deeper with appreciation of golden voices who started their careers before the second half of previous century.

Vera Lynn
Edith Piaf
Charles Trenet
Marlene Dietrich
Billie Holiday
Ella Fitzgerald (&  Louis)
Frank Sinatra

Can you recommend any others?

[mc ukrneal]

I'm going deeper and deeper with appreciation of golden voices who started their careers before the second half of previous century.

Vera Lynn
Edith Piaf
Charles Trenet
Marlene Dietrich
Billie Holiday
Ella Fitzgerald (&  Louis)
Frank Sinatra

Can you recommend any others?

Thee was a thread on female jazz voices (or something like that) that would have a number of suggestions for you.

EDIT: Here it is: http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,20708.0.html

[Cato]

I'm going deeper and deeper with appreciation of golden voices who started their careers before the second half of previous century.

Vera Lynn
Edith Piaf
Charles Trenet
Marlene Dietrich
Billie Holiday
Ella Fitzgerald (&  Louis)
Frank Sinatra

Can you recommend any others?

Check these out:

Kate Smith

Judy Garland

Deanna Durbin

Jeanette MacDonald

Nelson Eddy

Mel Torme'

Teresa Brewer

Julie London



The latter goes into the 1950's, but she began in the 1940's: here is her biggest hit, in a performance when she was c. 40 years old.

https://www.youtube.com/v/DXg6UB9Qk0o

[springrite]

Memphis Minnie 

[PeterWillem]

Check these out:

Kate Smith

Judy Garland

Deanna Durbin

Jeanette MacDonald

Nelson Eddy

Mel Torme'

Teresa Brewer

Julie London

Thanks. I think I have a nice list of US artists to check. Still, I need to look for other names from Europe.

[XB-70 Valkyrie]

I am a big Charles Trenet fan. Also, check out Georges Brassens. A great voice, and author of many racy, pointed lyrics poking fun of various people and aspects of society, etc. 

Here is a video of them together--Priceless!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRXJyw200TI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkeUEI72b3I

And one illustrating Brassens irreverent style and lyrics (R rated!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9NQlhId3ow

[PeterWillem]

I remember your recommendation from my previous thread. Thanks, I already got Brassens & Trenet collections form qobuz. Artistes magnifique!

[XB-70 Valkyrie]

Both go exceptionally well with dinner and/or a bottle of French wine!

[Hollywood]

Some of my favs are:

Bing Crosby
Nat King Cole
Fred Astaire
Spike Jones