OK with the death of Nina Simone today at 70, I got to thinking about other great artists who have died. Many would say Elvis, but he wouldn't feature if I had to pick just 3. Mine would go something like this
3. Tammy Wynette (Stand by your man was a song that'll always remind me of my grandad who died 10 years ago, always makes me smile and remember him, and her collaboration with the KLF circa 1992. Justified and Ancient. was just great)
2. Dusty Springfield. What a voice. all her old stuff, and more recent 90's stuff, "In Private" and collaboration with the Pet Shop Boys "What have you done for me Lately.."
No.1 has to be Karen Carpenter. Loved all that Carpenters stuff, and what a voice she had, in my mind its never been equaled.
What were your greatest (hope this not to morbid!) 3 past music artists?