Singer vs. Singer: Joe Cocker vs. Tom Jones

[Cosmic Harmony]

Joe Cocker and Tom Jones are two incredibly different singers. Joe is a gruffy, stocky man who's voice throws common opinion of "beautiful" to the wind in favor of raw expression whereas Tom is a dapper ladies man who has a clear and bellowing baritone voice. Both men are largely interpretive singers (Cocker more so than Jones) and both had their golden days from the late 60's to the mid 70's with splashes of continued popularity over the years but the question is, who do you think is the better singer? Rough or refined? Seasoned hippie or aged ladies man? Cocker or Jones?

 

[CLASIKROKR]

Whats New Pussycat, Tom Jones!!

 

[LG]

Tom Jones, I have a greatest hits CD of his and I play it once in a while. My Mom was a huge fan of his and saw him in concert 3 times over the years.

Joe Cocker...I don't have a single album of his but I do respect him.

 

[Nora]

They both are great but my vote goes to Tom Jones

 

[Big Ears]

I never really cared for Joe Cocker (or the Grease Band), probably because his voice is a bit too raw for me. I am not really a Tom Jones fan either, but you never hear him sing out of tune. His 24 Hours and Praise & Blame albums are very good, while his Thunderball theme is a bit underrated in my view.

 

[tomcat]

Tom Jones my a mile... Great voice.

 

[Sweaty]

Tom is the man...

 

[LOU/REALM]

Went for Tom......but if it was Jarvis Cocker...

 

[Cosmic Harmony]

Went for Tom......but if it was Jarvis Cocker...

Jarvis is a great singer in his own right.

 

[electric funeral]

Pure as a voice it's gotta be Tom. But I like the rough sound of Joe more.