Devoted to You, Love Hurts, Barbara Allen, Ebony Eyes, Silver Haired Daddy of Mine, Oh My Papa, Take a Message to Marry, ... these songs describe their easily recognized harmony.
The Beach Boys also recorded without the studio add ons. If you watch them do Surfer Girl live in 1964 you would understand what I mean. (I still respect your opinion though)
The Bee Gees are obviously missing from this list! Have you ever heard Barry, Robin, and Maurice sing around one microphone? Live? with no overdubbing? Amazing!
When it comes to The Bee Gees, my favorite Bee Gees song is Nights on Broadway. Every time I hear that song, I always get a tear of joy in my eye. I don't always get that when I listen to music, but I do when I hear that song.
I know this is an unpopular opinion because there aren't many fans around today, but I think the Everly Brothers should be number one, or at least in the top five. Those two were the kings when it came to harmonies in rock and roll, and many of these groups wouldn't be on the list if it wasn't for them.
You’re allowed to have your own opinion, but i think the Beach Boys earned their spot. Five and more people harmonizing together sounds very impressive.
soul sessions tv Bdhrh okay but like the beach boys could do five person harmonies without computer editing.... queen couldnt.... that’s the whole point of this video.
Eleanor Rigby I'm an 80s child and I love the Everly Brothers. Before my time but they are Number 1 on my list. They inspired most of the groups on this list in their harmony creations. Cheers!!
Good vibrations is one of the most clever songs ever written . The orchestral/vocal arrangements and use of unusual instruments make it one of the greatest songs of all time.
And the structure of the song is as complex as any ever heard in pop music. Brian could construct songs unlike anyone else, and still can. Yes, Bee Gees should have been on the list. Moody Blues possibly, too. Four voices making a unique sound together.
If it was my list almost all would be beach boys they were the first band to bring in 4 and 5 part harmonies even though good vibrations was the one that made it they were the first ones where it would take at least two to even get close to it
In no particular order: "Seven Bridges Road" - Eagles "Scarborough Fair/Canticle" - Simon & Garfunkel "Sounds of Silence" - Simon & Garfunkel "God Only Knows"- The Beach Boys "Dream" - The Everly Brothers "Them Bones" - Alice in Chains "California Dreamin'" - The Mamas and the Papas "Good Vibrations" - The Beach Boys "Helplessly Hoping" - Crosby, Stills and Nash "Uncle John's Band" - Grateful Dead "For Your Love" - The Yardbirds And too many more to mention. These just strike my fancy. I love harmonization.
Them bones is nice but there are so many others that are better from AIC. The junkhead chorus is an eargasm. No excuses is so good. Again is purely wicked. Down in a hole, Rain when I die, etc...
Other worthwhile mentions: Bee Gees (New York Mining Disaster) The Byrds (Eight Miles High) Pink Floyd (Echoes) The Del-Vikings (Come Go with Me) Kansas (Dust in the Wind)
Don't know if you've ever heard New York Mining Disaster but it's hardly disco. They did it before their disco phase. Or are you so dumb you didn't think to check the song out?
Umm.....They had a disco period for which they are most known, but they had a much more versatile sound than that. And, they had a career which spawned successful songs way before and after their disco era. So, it has nothing to do with blindness. Being ignorant happens to all of us, but I see a few people have already attempted to inform you of your misunderstanding. So, now you have the opportunity to know.
Glad I scrolled down checking comments before making my own. I was going to point out how brilliant Seven Bridges Road is. Definitely better than Lying Eyes.
@@Zimtbiss1 no argument. They are the gold standard. Them, then everyone else. The practiced to much and are THE paramount doo wop group. Everything they every sang is just dripping with those luscious harmonies.
@@twosidestwoeverything6588 Yes, Lou Gramm is my biggest vocal influence. His vocals on I'm Gonna Win are beyond incredible. Still hoping he decides to teach voice on day.
For Simon And Garfunkel, they really should've used Scarborough Fair. Not some concert version, but the original. Take a listen to it and tell me if I'm wrong.
Don Travis! You're so right! I was just planning a song set and re listening to "Chrerish" "Never My Love' and "You've Got Your Troubles, I've got Mine" What harmonies and tight creative musicality!!!
I"ve never heard of some of these songs.For the older viewers - Just My Imagination by The Temptations, many songs by The Platters, and Mr. Sandman by The Chordettes.
Just listened to the whole 50th anniversary Abbey Road album. The entire thing is tight - it's just very very very good. And from my POV, very very very enjoyable.
Exactly! All the Eagles' songs feature incredible vocal harmony. I heard them live about 6 months before Glenn Frye died, and they were amazing! Just as good as they were 40 years ago and as good live as they are on record! Best concert I have ever attended!
Christopher Van Buren idk maybe because it isn’t an original? But def one of their best. I’ve sung it with a group and it took us quite a while to get it lined out. It’s just amazing.
Styx - Lady The Sweet - Fox on The Run Kansas - Carry On My Wayward son Head East - Never Been Any Reason Uriah Heep - High Priestess The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby Wishbone Ash - Warrior King Crimson - I Talk to the Wind
Styx always had (and still out there) kickass harmonies. They are a band with 3 singers and songwriters. Every album has at least one or two standout 3-part harmonies.
The everly brothers cathy's clown was one of this black 60's chick favorite songs forever. Great harmonies and the song was everything rock and roll, gospel, country, gospel, rhythm and blues and soul. Its Its timeless and I love their vocals and harmonies.
@@PALINSMITH Yeah right, they never mentioned seeing you. And even though your story sounds pretty far fetched, if you did see them of course they were live.
@@edwardmclaughlin719 In college 1967 Storrs, CT. I also saw Ray Charles, The Four Tops, The Youngbloods, etc. The college circuit was a good place to see popular groups at a decent price.
The Beatles "Because" is a delightful surprise. One of the band's underrated gems. Also, did the Everly Brothers ever not make a song that isn't almost completely harmony?
I said the same thing. Christine Mcvie's vocals are perfect in between Stevie's and Lindsay's... Plus, you can really hear the vocal vibrato with Stevie and Lindsay...
+iSynthh I don't know. My 10-year-old daughter and I can do the "Nowhere Man" harmony (we actually performed it), but we haven't been brave enough to tackle "Because". Also, "Because" is nuthin' BUT harmony, whereas "Nowhere Man" has a lot of solo. (I know that's not a requirement...just my feeling on it).
Karen Fahel but perfected down to the beatles' standard? To each their own I guess, I love both of them too Alex...they had countless great harmonic songs
I agree, this list is bullshit. I love Queen, but their sound was studio created. Alice in Chains??? Get real. I agree with the rest, particularly the Everly Brothers, Beach Boys, and of course the Beatles....but where are the Bee Gees?
The Everley Brothers were before my time. But, I love their harmonies and in innocent purity of their songs. Crosby Stills and Nash, how amazing...............I guess I pine for the sounds of the music before my time. All of these bands are tops................Harmony is something to be cherished in any venue!!!!!
the everly brothers, simon and garfunkle, the beatles, and the beach boys were the ones where, after hearing them for the first time, i remember sitting there gobsmacked that someone could think of those musical harmonies. esp "good vibrations", it has such a haunting quality for all its peppiness
The Hollies were a good band, but lost more than stature when they lost their high harmony, Graham Nash. His following band has made some of the world's best harmony and music.
Generally agreed, with everyone on the list except The Bee Gees and The Association should have made it, and the Everly Brothers should've been #1. Not only did Don and Phil Everly harmonize perfectly, but they were in sync in their harmony as they changed to a new note. BTW: And they did it with one microphone and none of today's technologically superior sound equipment.
The Platters and Drifters should have been on this list. The Platters' "Only You" is hard to beat in vocal harmonies, as is the Drifters' "Under the Boardwalk", written by Carol King.
The Fifth Dimension, "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine in", a must; worth-mentioning: 10cc, "I'm Not in Love", Mott the Hoople, "All the Young Dudes", The Kinks, "waterloo Sunset".
Limiting this to 10 was the first mistake. Leaving out Chicago, Three Dog Night, Hall & Oates, Earth Wind & Fire, Isley Brothers, Doobies, Steely Dan, Hollies, Four Seasons, among others... mistakes 2-10! There’s so much good music.
If we're going to put a Beatles song on this I think "This Boy" would've fit a bit more. If you haven't heard that song, do that right now. It's majestic.
The best harmony performed by a rock band has to be the Bee Gees. When they sang together, they sounded as one. Their harmonies are legend in the music industry.
Excellent list. However, The Righteous Brothers perfect pairing of Bill Medley's baritone with Bobby Hatfield's Tenor on "Lovin' Feeling" belongs on it. Thank you.
My sentiments exactly and I just finished posting that very thing; leaving out 2 wonderful talents like The Righteous Bros. was excruciating to watch. "Soul & Inspiration" is another great one from Bobby & Bill.
yo, electric light orchestra is pure genius. I'm surprised the millennials haven't "discovered" how cool they are yet. this was my favorite band as a child :)
Millennial here, most of us have heard ELO and will enjoy their music on occasion, I don't know any millennial or even gen-z kid who doesn't know mr blue sky and so many of their songs like roll over Beethoven and strange magic are in so many movies people would instantly know them. I personally have time of our life and don't bring me down on my most listened to playlist
The beach Boys have harmony fantastic harmonies. I know just 3 BB's songs without vocal harmonies : girl don't tell me, Caroline no and busy doin' nothin'
Absolutely agree! Oddly enough, everyone thought about McCartney as the balladeer, but the best harmony songs were Lennon... This Boy, Because, Yes It Is.
Gazzer - They were labelled Disco by the media, because of Saturday Night Fever. The had already written that music for their next album, when they were asked to donate music for the movie.Their music is more RnB.
Carole Pearson and listen to 60s beegees. Perfect harmony, and its “rock” ill give you an example, listen to harry braff or to love somebody (not really rock but non-disco beautiful harmonies) and the best one imo from the 60s is let there be love.
I was in middle school when All I Have To Do Is Dream came out, that is THE song that taught me harmonies! They were ground-breaking back in those days, they should be number ONE here for their influence on pop music in general!
@@scottishlisa3463 only difference between the Ramones and the Knack were lyrics and guitar tuning. Stones had pop songs. Angie. Led Zep was in its own world, I concede that.
That entire Crosby, Stills, Nash debut album has the best vocal harmonies on it. I bought that album and turned all the lights off lit a blunt and let it play and it changed my life. Favorite album all time.
"Knights in White Satin... never reaching the end..." "Are you Reelin' in the years Stowin' away the time Are you gatherin' up the tears Have you had enough of mine?" PLUS what many guitarists consider the best solo ever.
I think the Righteous Brothers were excellent in numerous songs such as Rock and Roll Heaven. But, that's just me. There were so many harmonious songs you could probably have made a top 100 vocal harmonies.
I agree . I was sure there would be a Byrds tune in there . The original lineup was the best .. I know all the stories about David Crosby , but the music was incredible .
These lists always toss cookies! I have no respect for such a list that does not include Bobby Hatfield & Bill Medley who as the Righteous Brothers refined harmonies with the Wall of Sound in the mid 60s and have not been rivaled since. This is subjective of course, but to not have them on a top ten list of harmonies is silly. Their harmonies continue to amaze generation after generation for more than most of this list of talented vocalists. Oh well, typical for Mojo, they do this to create controversy to engender comments, sharing and 👍🏻 and 👎🏻 to push their numbers for advertising purposes.
Funny you say that. I was thinking similar thoughts myself. Good Vibrations is however considered to be their (that is Brian's) masterpiece. I'm good with that.
Exactly what I thought. No complaints on Good Vibrations whatsoever, but I personally would've gone with Surfer Girl. It is a flawless harmonic masterpiece.
@Spork Spatula this is true but the Beegees were singing disco in the 70's and was in the rock and roll genre way before that time. Abba's music although in the disco era was folk influenced.
I was seriously about to write a scathing comment during the Honorable Mentions portion right before coming to #1 because you hadn't mentioned The Beach Boys. So glad you got this one right. No band harmonized like The Beach Boys. RIP Dennis and Carl.
Once a song is recorded with multiple tracks or over dubbed, it should be put in a different category. Comparing Bohemian Rhapsody's harmonies with the simple sound of the Everly Brothers isn't a good comparison. At the time, "Good Vibrations" had the record [no pun intended] for multiple tracks at 72.
Tracie McMillan Very Valid statement. Any Beach Boys, Beatles, Everly's, Peter Paul and Mary .... the list goes on. Harmonies of the 50s 60s and 70s evolved as technology advanced. Nowadays I don't even know what one would call the absence of true harmonies... "Shyte" perhaps!
I dunno though... if it's about the complexity of the sound, who cares how it's made? Harmonization is just one aspect of a tune- there's rhythm, dynamics, 'ambience' and more, besides.... Musical labelling is a pretty weak concept anyway, 'coz there's always going to be one aspect that folks will argue about (like how the harmonies are constructed) that will tip a tune across a category border. It's very subjective, I reckon...
A lot of the Beatles lesser known tracks had superb harmonies. "Misery", "There's a Place" and "Baby's in black" spring to mind. There is so much more to the Fab Four than many realise.
The Everly Brothers are number one, hands down. They performed for real, no studio help. Way too much studio adjusting on most of the others to really count as "harmony".
As a side note, I heard a 1958 version of the Everly Brothers "Problems Problems", performed by the Collins Kids (Lorrie 16 & Larry 14) that I think is actually BETTER than the Everly Brothers! Search out the "Collins Kids" on YT; they are worth the effort!
On the studio versions, yes, they used the technology of their times. But most of these groups proved they could also perform those harmonies live, beautifully.
@@helena2753 The Bee Gees made music from all genres. They only made so called "disco" between 1975 - 1979. They had a career that spanned from the mid 60s to early 2000s.
Good Vibrations is a masterpiece. I almost got personally upset that The Beach Boys weren’t going to be included. In My Room is a good harmony too. Actually most of their songs are amazing examples of harmonious genius.
+Don Glennly I'm a musician. (Not a professional one.) If I record myself, then overdub a ... you know, a ... oh, what are those things called again? ... Oh, yeah--a harmony ... If I overdub a harmony, I consider myself to be harmonizing with the previous track or tracks. I'm open to hearing how that doesn't qualify as harmonizing.
Yes. The result is vocal harmony, regardless of how they were recorded. And needless to say, they were very capable of singing three part harmony live.
***** - This top 10 was about the song not the group. Maybe Mojo could have chosen another song like "Somebody to Love". Bohemian Rhapsody overdubbing (and there is a reason why it's called overdubbing not harmonizing) was accomplished in studio. Watch their Live Aid performance of it and you'll see (again) what I mean.
"there is a reason why it's called overdubbing not harmonizing" It seems to me that overdubbing refers to a technological technique. (Hmmm. That sounds redundant, doesn't it?) Harmonizing has to do with the musical aspect of the act. When you overdub, you may harmonize, or you may not. If not, you might be adding a different instrument, or singing in unison with a vocal track already laid down (to give a more textured sound). So you can overdub and harmonize at the same time. But you can also do either one without the other. Would you agree with that?
Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell had harmonies that were hauntingly beautiful. My favorite vocal duo.
He said Layne fucking Stanly, uuuggghhh It's Staley dude. Brutal
@@brianricheal9636the only reason I came to the comments lol
Same
AMEN BROTHER!!!!!! 1,000%!!!!
The Everly Brothers had some of the beautiful harmonies ever sung.
Devoted to You, Love Hurts, Barbara Allen, Ebony Eyes, Silver Haired Daddy of Mine, Oh My Papa, Take a Message to Marry, ... these songs describe their easily recognized harmony.
"Kids of the B*by Boom" w*s ONE song liked by M*NY (including ME)
It's disingenuous to pick one, they were harmony
OOPS! I think this is the Bell*my Brothers - *nyw*y, "*ll I H*ve to do is Dre*m" IS (uh) good song
I Agree
The Everly Brothers recorded without all the add-ons done in a studio. They sounded like one voice. They are #1 in my opinion.
I get chills anytime I hear these guys. So many to choose from not just the obvious ones
I agree it was pitch perfect they r amazing
Their harmonies were purely natural... Simply The Best~~~
And then the Righteous Brothers appeared and changed everything!
The Beach Boys also recorded without the studio add ons. If you watch them do Surfer Girl live in 1964 you would understand what I mean. (I still respect your opinion though)
The Bee Gees are obviously missing from this list! Have you ever heard Barry, Robin, and Maurice sing around one microphone? Live? with no overdubbing? Amazing!
Hit nail on head
Also missing is The Righteous Brothers' "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'".
When it comes to The Bee Gees, my favorite Bee Gees song is Nights on Broadway. Every time I hear that song, I always get a tear of joy in my eye. I don't always get that when I listen to music, but I do when I hear that song.
But are they Rock?
Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins too !!!
I know this is an unpopular opinion because there aren't many fans around today, but I think the Everly Brothers should be number one, or at least in the top five.
Those two were the kings when it came to harmonies in rock and roll, and many of these groups wouldn't be on the list if it wasn't for them.
You’re allowed to have your own opinion, but i think the Beach Boys earned their spot. Five and more people harmonizing together sounds very impressive.
soul sessions tv Bdhrh okay but like the beach boys could do five person harmonies without computer editing.... queen couldnt.... that’s the whole point of this video.
Eleanor Rigby I'm an 80s child and I love the Everly Brothers. Before my time but they are Number 1 on my list. They inspired most of the groups on this list in their harmony creations. Cheers!!
Mimai Everly Brothers and Beach Boys are tops.
They were early trailblazers. I had all their 45 rpm records...
My Beatles harmony jam, "If I Fell." Of course, many more Beatles songs could have made this list.
Almost EVERY Beatles song should have made the list
This boooooooy
I was really expecting either nowhere man or this boy but *yknow* because works too
She’s leaving home should have been there
The Beatles tried to copy the Everly Bros.
Good vibrations is one of the most clever songs ever written . The orchestral/vocal arrangements and use of unusual instruments make it one of the greatest songs of all time.
Brian was pretty brilliant when he wasn't crazy; a genius of the kind Vincent Van Gogh was.
"Pocket Concerto."
And the structure of the song is as complex as any ever heard in pop music. Brian could construct songs unlike anyone else, and still can. Yes, Bee Gees should have been on the list. Moody Blues possibly, too. Four voices making a unique sound together.
most complicated song of all time had a ton of layers
POCO singing Rose of Cimmarron .... Feel like they should have been mentioned.
You really should have put The Beatles higher and added The Bee Gees! Their vocals were so distinct and absolutely fantastic
Byrds and Buffalo Springfield too... CSN&Y only Honorable mention??? YIKES
@Lúthien yeah bro your right
Yes on the Bee Gees, and truly the Beatles had a number of tunes that could qualify for this list.
@@Jamesdylandean Bee gees were the best
@@Jamesdylandean And Everly Brothers right behind them with Queen
The Traveling Wilburys anyone? Especially the song "End of the line"
My absolute, all time favorite song. I want "end of the line" playing at my funeral when I die.
Yes!!!
Absolutely! They were so incredible.
Nick Snyder YES!!!
Yeah..... except you can't count on Dylan not to be off key
Good Vibrations most definitely deserved the #1 spot. That is one the most flawless pieces of music ever composed.
If it was my list almost all would be beach boys they were the first band to bring in 4 and 5 part harmonies even though good vibrations was the one that made it they were the first ones where it would take at least two to even get close to it
Love the harmonies In Surfer Girl!
@@AgnesC1111 How about "In My Room"?
In no particular order:
"Seven Bridges Road" - Eagles
"Scarborough Fair/Canticle" - Simon & Garfunkel
"Sounds of Silence" - Simon & Garfunkel
"God Only Knows"- The Beach Boys
"Dream" - The Everly Brothers
"Them Bones" - Alice in Chains
"California Dreamin'" - The Mamas and the Papas
"Good Vibrations" - The Beach Boys
"Helplessly Hoping" - Crosby, Stills and Nash
"Uncle John's Band" - Grateful Dead
"For Your Love" - The Yardbirds
And too many more to mention. These just strike my fancy. I love harmonization.
Them bones is nice but there are so many others that are better from AIC. The junkhead chorus is an eargasm. No excuses is so good. Again is purely wicked. Down in a hole, Rain when I die, etc...
This is excellent! I prefer Monday, Monday on a purely harmonic level tho.
Could also put Surf's Up. Don't Worry Baby., Disney Girls, or any other Brian Wilson magic.
Queen - Killer Queen
Seven bridges roads and good vibrations are my favorites
One group that is often overlooked is "The Association" and their song "Cherish" among their other hits, always smooth harmonies -
I absolutely love them!! ❤️
The harmony part after the bridge of "Never My Love" by The Association is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard!
I prefer Along Comes Mary.
Other worthwhile mentions:
Bee Gees (New York Mining Disaster)
The Byrds (Eight Miles High)
Pink Floyd (Echoes)
The Del-Vikings (Come Go with Me)
Kansas (Dust in the Wind)
***** It's not really a harmony rather than just a mass chorus
Don't know if you've ever heard New York Mining Disaster but it's hardly disco. They did it before their disco phase. Or are you so dumb you didn't think to check the song out?
You didn't fact check before commenting but HE'S the idiot? Nah, mate
You seem to be in denial about the BeeGees more than anything else. Why is that? Did your mother look like Barry Gibb?
Umm.....They had a disco period for which they are most known, but they had a much more versatile sound than that. And, they had a career which spawned successful songs way before and after their disco era. So, it has nothing to do with blindness. Being ignorant happens to all of us, but I see a few people have already attempted to inform you of your misunderstanding. So, now you have the opportunity to know.
Simon and Garfunkel - two of the best voices together - ever.
I especially love "Kodachrome"
I've always said that if they ever got back together, even for only 1 concert, I'd be there!
@@binkiejean64 I love that song as well but that's a solo Paul Simon song
Childhood friends.
By far, The Eagles' Seven Bridges Road surpasses Lyin Eyes as a harmony masterpiece
Yes.
Yes, a great example of a capella harmony..... and LIVE! No do overs, just their near-perfection as a harmonic group.
Jackie Otway yes, I love Seven Bridges Road too.
Should have topped the list
Glad I scrolled down checking comments before making my own. I was going to point out how brilliant Seven Bridges Road is. Definitely better than Lying Eyes.
Beach Boys "In My Room" harmonies are to die for
Any song of the Beach Boys would have made the number one here. :)
I was so lucky to see them twice in Berlin. Great concerts.
BETTER YET , SURFER GIRL AWESOME HARMONIES ON THAT TRACK , UNMATCHED IN MHO
OMG... I get goosebumps every time I hear it.
@@Zimtbiss1 no argument. They are the gold standard. Them, then everyone else. The practiced to much and are THE paramount doo wop group. Everything they every sang is just dripping with those luscious harmonies.
For the Beatles, I would have chosen "Nowhere Man", but I can't argue with it too much.
I like the ending harmonizing of hey jude
I think nowhere man and paperback writer
I'd vote for "We Can Work Work It Out" for an honorable mention
This could’ve been all Beatles if we are being honest
Drive My Car? Two voices paired together like car horns. Brilliant.
Aren't we missing the Hollies?
I still have "Stop Stop Stop!" On my iPod's!
VIDEOHEREBOB yeah thinking of song I'M Down great Harmony's I don't think they have enough credit
Hey video I see you on all the lou Gramm Vids. I'm gonna win live was amazing and outstanding
@@twosidestwoeverything6588 Yes, Lou Gramm is my biggest vocal influence. His vocals on I'm Gonna Win are beyond incredible. Still hoping he decides to teach voice on day.
For Simon And Garfunkel, they really should've used Scarborough Fair. Not some concert version, but the original. Take a listen to it and tell me if I'm wrong.
Oh, you're MORE th*n RIGHT! I've he*rd this M*NY times!
Agree 100%!
I just listened to that song. I do not know what was going on in the studio when they recorded this song. But. All I felt was Love! Amazing!!
The SONG they pl*yed w*s "Sounds of Silencce"
Scarborough Fair/Candice is amazing.
The Doobie Brothers would like to talk to you about their song, "Black Water".
Blackwater is more than a harmony, it's a round.
And Long Train Running
It doesn't get any better than the Doobie's "Black Water".
Yes.
"Never my Love" or "Cherish" by the Association - some of the best harmony ever in my opinion, is missing.
Don Travis Great pick, totally forgot about them.
You are correct brother!
Fantastic song 👌
so true, some of the best harmonies of all time
Don Travis! You're so right! I was just planning a song set and re listening to "Chrerish" "Never My Love' and "You've Got Your Troubles, I've got Mine" What harmonies and tight creative musicality!!!
I"ve never heard of some of these songs.For the older viewers - Just My Imagination by The Temptations, many songs by The Platters, and Mr. Sandman by The Chordettes.
“Because” should have been higher, the harmony on that song is so tight
Just listened to the whole 50th anniversary Abbey Road album. The entire thing is tight - it's just very very very good. And from my POV, very very very enjoyable.
Alex Huey amen to that
100%
I would put it #2
It's an excellent song.
Yep... Anywhere in top three
This Boy is another good one
How about 3 brothers on one microphone? Barry, Maurice & Robin: “Too Much Heaven”. Big oversight.
Ahh Yuppp!
Yeah
Amen!! Can’t believe The Bee Gees didn’t make this list!!
Bee Gees were up there with Beach Boys harmony! Loves both ♥️♥️♥️
You can't have a list with out the Gibb brothers.
You got the wrong Eagles song for harmonies -- should have been SEVEN BRIDGES ROAD.
I thought the same thing. How did they miss that?
Exactly! All the Eagles' songs feature incredible vocal harmony. I heard them live about 6 months before Glenn Frye died, and they were amazing! Just as good as they were 40 years ago and as good live as they are on record! Best concert I have ever attended!
Christopher Van Buren idk maybe because it isn’t an original? But def one of their best. I’ve sung it with a group and it took us quite a while to get it lined out. It’s just amazing.
Agreed
Same
Layne Stanley........oh for fuck sake. It's pronounced Layne Staley
That silent, invisible n gets a lot of folks tripped up.
thank you for being just as upset about that as me
+voxextremos22 AND it's prounounced Fry, not Fray -- for Glenn Frey.
+Tassie G oh wow i hadn't even noticed. what the hell watch mojo!?
+Grave Robin I mean...you didn't notice either.
Styx - Lady
The Sweet - Fox on The Run
Kansas - Carry On My Wayward son
Head East - Never Been Any Reason
Uriah Heep - High Priestess
The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby
Wishbone Ash - Warrior
King Crimson - I Talk to the Wind
For Styx, I would pick *Renegade* with that beginning harmony.
Or maybe *Snowblind* for the ending harmonies...
I would probably swap Loreli for Lady with Styx. Otherwise good list.
Styx always had (and still out there) kickass harmonies. They are a band with 3 singers and songwriters. Every album has at least one or two standout 3-part harmonies.
The everly brothers cathy's clown was one of this black 60's chick favorite songs forever. Great harmonies and the song was everything rock and roll, gospel, country, gospel, rhythm and blues and soul. Its Its timeless and I love their vocals and harmonies.
How could you guys not include Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons!?
Honestly
The Four Seasons deserve an entire video for themselves. I saw them live in 1966.
@@PALINSMITH Yeah right, they never mentioned seeing you. And even though your story sounds pretty far fetched, if you did see them of course they were live.
@@edwardmclaughlin719 In college 1967 Storrs, CT. I also saw Ray Charles, The Four Tops, The Youngbloods, etc. The college circuit was a good place to see popular groups at a decent price.
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons" are not considered "Rock" music as they didn't play their own instruments. They'd be closer to"pop"
And no Auto-tuning in sight! These people had talent, unlike most of today's "music".
The Beatles "Because" is a delightful surprise. One of the band's underrated gems. Also, did the Everly Brothers ever not make a song that isn't almost completely harmony?
In "Because" it was exclusively harmonies. 9 I believe. They triple tracked themselves. The Everlys were awesome, but they were playing guitars.
Double negative... When did they ever not make a song that isn't completely harmony? Oh, you fool.
Yes, they did a few. 'Yves' is just Phil until Don wails at the end. Nice song, too.
Glad to see Alice In Chains featured. Staley and Cantrell came up with such unique harmonies for literally all of their songs.
Fleetwood Mac. .The Chain has the best harmony. Better than Go your own way.
I said the same thing. Christine Mcvie's vocals are perfect in between Stevie's and Lindsay's... Plus, you can really hear the vocal vibrato with Stevie and Lindsay...
I would've easily went with The Chain over any other Fleetwood Mac song. I think I would've went with Down in a Hole for Chains too.
I guess Because was a good choice for The Beatles, but i really like Nowhere Man as well....the harmonies on it are beyond amazing
+iSynthh I don't know. My 10-year-old daughter and I can do the "Nowhere Man" harmony (we actually performed it), but we haven't been brave enough to tackle "Because". Also, "Because" is nuthin' BUT harmony, whereas "Nowhere Man" has a lot of solo. (I know that's not a requirement...just my feeling on it).
They're both great!
Karen Fahel but perfected down to the beatles' standard? To each their own I guess, I love both of them too Alex...they had countless great harmonic songs
+iSynthh My favourite Beatles song! The Beatles like the Beach boys & Crosby Stills & Nash had a lot of songs that could have been here
+iSynthh If I Fell has some awesome harmonies too
Not credible that something by The Bee Gees was left out. Come on, man.
The Bee Gees were everything but rock..
The Bee Gees were masters of harmonies before, during, and after the foray into disco. Maybe there were too many to choose from.
Carlo Dallapiccola I could not agree more.
Indeed! If Simon and Garfunkel were here, then the Bee Gees ought to have been.
The Bee Gees should absolutely be included
The Everly Brothers probably inspired most of the harmonizers on this list. They are the gold standard.
Why is Peter, Paul and Mary not included in this list?
exactly. They did wonderful harmonies. Better than the Mamas and papas by far.
I agree, this list is bullshit. I love Queen, but their sound was studio created. Alice in Chains??? Get real. I agree with the rest, particularly the Everly Brothers, Beach Boys, and of course the Beatles....but where are the Bee Gees?
Agreed..
I say Peter, Paul and Mary were folk singers and not Rock. No doubt, there harmonies were incredible.
The Brothers Gibb - huge oversight
Especially in the 60's
You should hear Hanson doing an a Capella version of the Bee Gees. (Plus Hanson does it without microphones!) Awesome!!!
Maybe not so 'Rock' (?)
Betsy Barnicle - Billy Joel said it best, It’s Still Rock And Roll To Me.
You're right. Falsetto harmony, not easy to do.
The Everley Brothers were before my time. But, I love their harmonies and in innocent purity of their songs. Crosby Stills and Nash, how amazing...............I guess I pine for the sounds of the music before my time. All of these bands are tops................Harmony is something to be cherished in any venue!!!!!
I've HE*RD this song by The Everly Brothers, yet DID not KNOW it went 10 ye*rs BEFORE I st*rted LIFE
the everly brothers, simon and garfunkle, the beatles, and the beach boys were the ones where, after hearing them for the first time, i remember sitting there gobsmacked that someone could think of those musical harmonies. esp "good vibrations", it has such a haunting quality for all its peppiness
The air that I Breathe with Hollies is for me one of the best harmony!
The Hollies were a good band, but lost more than stature when they lost their high harmony, Graham Nash. His following band has made some of the world's best harmony and music.
Generally agreed, with everyone on the list except The Bee Gees and The Association should have made it, and the Everly Brothers should've been #1. Not only did Don and Phil Everly harmonize perfectly, but they were in sync in their harmony as they changed to a new note. BTW: And they did it with one microphone and none of today's technologically superior sound equipment.
Definitely missed the BeeGees.
The Platters and Drifters should have been on this list.
The Platters' "Only You" is hard to beat in vocal harmonies, as is the Drifters' "Under the Boardwalk", written by Carol King.
Absolutely
Agreed, except Carole wrote 'Up On the Roof'. 'Under the Boardwalk' was written by Kenny Young and Arthur Resnick.
... along with the Mills Brothers th-cam.com/video/sztbEQFRzFI/w-d-xo.html
The Fifth Dimension, "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine in", a must; worth-mentioning: 10cc, "I'm Not in Love", Mott the Hoople, "All the Young Dudes", The Kinks, "waterloo Sunset".
Limiting this to 10 was the first mistake. Leaving out Chicago, Three Dog Night, Hall & Oates, Earth Wind & Fire, Isley Brothers, Doobies, Steely Dan, Hollies, Four Seasons, among others... mistakes 2-10! There’s so much good music.
Cool fact: The Everly Brothers were one of The Beatles' main inspirations
And Simon & Garfunkel's come to that.
The Mighty Keith Richard talks about The Everly Brothers and state they were a Big influence on him ¡😎¡
So was Chuck Berry at a higher rate. John Lennon acknowledged it.
and for Simon & Garfunkel also.
Always, Ask the other contestants. Who wrote this? And we can never forget Peter, Paul and Mary
Prediction: #1 Simon and Garfunkel - The Sound of Silence
+Gonzalo Guzmán Caamaño it's funny how wrong you were :P
I would put them at number 2
Funkmaster K Come on, I wasn't thaaat wrong
+Gonzalo Guzmán Caamaño - Would've been mine too, but after watching I'm satisfied with where they listed.
Almost!
Doobie Brothers - Black Water - A mix of voices in several different ways that is hard to get out of your head.
The doobies are great
Black water is not just a harmony, it's the best rock "round" ever made.
Certainly miles ahead of #9 Alice in Chains - No excuses - simply not on the same level of sophistication
:songs from the Bee Gees.
The beegees we're forgotten here
Agree 200%. Should have been number one
Unfortunately Barry's ridiculous voice ruins sweet sounds of Maurice and Robin
Top ten ROCK harmony’s. The Bee Gees best harmony’s were during their unapologetic disco era’s
If we're going to put a Beatles song on this I think "This Boy" would've fit a bit more. If you haven't heard that song, do that right now. It's majestic.
***** I'm always in Flavortown.
***** Flavortown is a safe space for all ethnicities.
***** Always my child.
Or If I Fell
Was just about going to mention This Boy by the Beatles. A harmonic masterpiece!
The best harmony performed by a rock band has to be the Bee Gees. When they sang together, they sounded as one. Their harmonies are legend in the music industry.
They were not rock
Disco my guy
I agree. Their voices were a perfect blend.
@@Abegweit111 did you just agree with yourself?
@@cjm-jr9xk your not rock
I think the harmonies in Somebody to Love are better than Bohemian Rhapsody
Thank you
I think so too
Mater Destroyo me too!!!
What about Killer Queen?
Words from a wise man
This Boy by The Beatles is an incredible harmony as well
FilmFire96 facts
FilmFire96 and “if I fell”
Nothing can beet the harmonies of Nowhere Man
@Patrick Roy there was no harmony, it was just John
If I Fell is their best harmony, imo.
Excellent list. However, The Righteous Brothers perfect pairing of Bill Medley's baritone with Bobby Hatfield's Tenor on "Lovin' Feeling" belongs on it. Thank you.
RIP Goose
My sentiments exactly and I just finished posting that very thing; leaving out 2 wonderful talents like The Righteous Bros. was excruciating to watch. "Soul & Inspiration" is another great one from Bobby & Bill.
Karen Kristine was going to point out same thing
Totally agree with all of these people. How on earth could you leave out The Righteous Brothers? Any one of their songs belong here.
Yes, it certainly does belong at the top of the list, my opinion.
yo, electric light orchestra is pure genius. I'm surprised the millennials haven't "discovered" how cool they are yet. this was my favorite band as a child :)
Millennial here, most of us have heard ELO and will enjoy their music on occasion, I don't know any millennial or even gen-z kid who doesn't know mr blue sky and so many of their songs like roll over Beethoven and strange magic are in so many movies people would instantly know them. I personally have time of our life and don't bring me down on my most listened to playlist
How about Van Halen also
"In My Room" by the Beach Boys was one of my favs for harmony.
Awesome recording!
I only agree with the list because The Beach Boys are at the top.
The beach Boys have harmony fantastic harmonies. I know just 3 BB's songs without vocal harmonies : girl don't tell me, Caroline no and busy doin' nothin'
The Beatles' "This Boy" also has one of the best harmonies I've ever heard.
dat boi...
I'm sorry
And Yes It Is
And Because
Or Baby's in Black.
Absolutely agree! Oddly enough, everyone thought about McCartney as the balladeer, but the best harmony songs were Lennon... This Boy, Because, Yes It Is.
Suite: Judy Blue Eyes and California Dreaming. Yup
Carpenters also had great harmonies.
Thought of them too, immediately.
Agree with you.
Not exactly rock music though.
@@sampsonsimpson1040 The Beatles were not rock musicians either, but then again, most of the acts shown don't fit into that category.
@@philipmarsden7104 the Beatles most definitely were rock, amongst other things.
Bee Gees deserved to be in that top 10. Too much Heaven is flawless harmony 🌈
Seals and Crofts?
I don't think they are a rock band, they are disco
Gazzer - They were labelled Disco by the media, because of Saturday Night Fever. The had already written that music for their next album, when they were asked to donate music for the movie.Their music is more RnB.
Carole Pearson and listen to 60s beegees. Perfect harmony, and its “rock” ill give you an example, listen to harry braff or to love somebody (not really rock but non-disco beautiful harmonies) and the best one imo from the 60s is let there be love.
Espy Slays - I agree, I’ve listened to almost all of their songs
I was in middle school when All I Have To Do Is Dream came out, that is THE song that taught me harmonies! They were ground-breaking back in those days, they should be number ONE here for their influence on pop music in general!
How did you forget the BEE GEE'S??
I'd choose "I saw a new morning"
or "New York Mining Disaster"
They suk
Because they're not rock
@UCczU30lNDlP8uS045yOFiMw to be honest, what can we say, watchmojo lists are always shit and all over the place
@@ecnopnoraa55 Your spelling sucks
No Bee Gees?? Are you kidding me🤬
Absolutely
The Bee Gees weren't a Rock group
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@@afreakaboucher1316 pop, rock is basically the same
@@johncooper7663 - so you are saying Katie Perry, Kylie, Beyonce are the same as the Rolling Stones, Led Zep, Ramones, Journey, Rainbow ! lol
@@scottishlisa3463 only difference between the Ramones and the Knack were lyrics and guitar tuning. Stones had pop songs. Angie. Led Zep was in its own world, I concede that.
The 5th Dimension - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In.
Should be in there !
Yes indeed. Paper Cup, and Nyro's Save the Country.
Not really rock, but I love the 5th Dimension. If you are going to include Soul and R&B, bring in the Temptations and Four Tops
Bradley Davison Rightly said !
Naw, I don;t think so. . a CLASSIC (from Broadway, of course) but not really a top ten song
Carpet Man.
Helplessly Hoping by Crosby Stills and Nash may be the most perfectly harmonized song ever
Good point. That is an awesome song. 😎
That entire Crosby, Stills, Nash debut album has the best vocal harmonies on it. I bought that album and turned all the lights off lit a blunt and let it play and it changed my life. Favorite album all time.
For the Eagles, i submit Seven Bridges Road.
The Hollies - The air that I breathe
"Knights in White Satin... never reaching the end..."
"Are you Reelin' in the years
Stowin' away the time
Are you gatherin' up the tears
Have you had enough of mine?"
PLUS what many guitarists consider the best solo ever.
Hippiekinkster its nights
imagine knights in white satin
I’m surprised The Bee Gees weren’t on this list
AIC was my first thought when I read the title but I didn't think they'd be on here. I'm impressed.
Me either last time I saw something like this they got honorable mention.
Ive always thought that Layne & Jerry's harmonizing was the best. I never get enough AIC.
California Dreamin' is definitely one of the best ever.
True, the best is Brother Alice in Chains tho
Should have been "Seven Bridges Road" for the Eagles selection.
Almost any song of the Eagles would work, Peaceful Easy Feeling came to mind when I saw they were on the list.
Firehouse too
Forgot the Righteous Brothers
yep. top gun.
That's righteous, man!
Diggsblues unchained melody
@@roshelleflores7566 Sorry to say, but that song is only one singer… Great song but no harmony in that one… You can go see the video… ;-)
Hugo Dalpe my bad I thought it was a harmony that’s all
I think the Righteous Brothers were excellent in numerous songs such as Rock and Roll Heaven. But, that's just me. There were so many harmonious songs you could probably have made a top 100 vocal harmonies.
What about The Byrds? The original lineup with McGuinn, Clark, Crosby, Hillman, & Clarke could lay down some serious harmonies.
I agree . I was sure there would be a Byrds tune in there . The original lineup was the best .. I know all the stories about David Crosby , but the music was incredible .
What about The Righteous Brothers? They were one of the greatest duos ever, and I'd love to have seen them on here.
These lists always toss cookies! I have no respect for such a list that does not include Bobby Hatfield & Bill Medley who as the Righteous Brothers refined harmonies with the Wall of Sound in the mid 60s and have not been rivaled since. This is subjective of course, but to not have them on a top ten list of harmonies is silly. Their harmonies continue to amaze generation after generation for more than most of this list of talented vocalists. Oh well, typical for Mojo, they do this to create controversy to engender comments, sharing and 👍🏻 and 👎🏻 to push their numbers for advertising purposes.
Who
They were outstandingly soulful,
@@jackaalucas just look on you tube, never surpassed
"I Get Around" has way better harmonies than "Good Vibrations".
Funny you say that. I was thinking similar thoughts myself. Good Vibrations is however considered to be their (that is Brian's) masterpiece. I'm good with that.
I'd have rather gone for In My Room or Surfer Girl.
Exactly what I thought. No complaints on Good Vibrations whatsoever, but I personally would've gone with Surfer Girl. It is a flawless harmonic masterpiece.
I'd go for "California Girls." The opening bars of that grabbed my classically trained ear instantly.
No way could I choose.
Everly Brothers , unbelievable voices
How about the BeeGees “Too much heaven” or “How deep is your love” and ABBA “Dancing queen” or “Fernando” ?
@Spork Spatula so why is Everly brothers included in this top 10?
@Spork Spatula this is true but the Beegees were singing disco in the 70's and was in the rock and roll genre way before that time. Abba's music although in the disco era was folk influenced.
@Spork Spatula hahahahahaha I can agree with you there!!!
@Spork Spatula Did you watch the whole vid Spork???? If so you think all the featured songs are Rock???
@Spork Spatula But The Everley Brothers + Mammas and Pappas are?
I was seriously about to write a scathing comment during the Honorable Mentions portion right before coming to #1 because you hadn't mentioned The Beach Boys. So glad you got this one right. No band harmonized like The Beach Boys. RIP Dennis and Carl.
Brian Wilson was ahead of his time.
The Turtles "Happy Together"
I would have picked seven bridges road for the eagles
I was thinking Desperado, just about every Eagle song had excellent harmony. That tends to happen when all the members can actually sing.
Mike Munson YES
Yep that was my pick as well. Just fabulous.
Mike Munson yeah!!! And taking it easy is good too
@ mike this sums up the eagles th-cam.com/video/-JlmvtAHhnc/w-d-xo.html
It’s Staley.....not Stanley!!!!!!!!
And don't call me Shirley!
I know right?! What an idiot!!!
What happened to The Eagles "Seven Bridges Road".....?
Rusty Martell only one song per group is allowed.
Seven bridges road>lyin eyes
Kathleen Schrieber yea but they shouldve chose seven bridges over lyin eyes since its their ultimate vocal harmony song.
Maybe they should credit Iain Matthews then, since they copied the arrangement from his album, _Valley Hi_.
That's the one I was thinking of..
Where are the bee gees? Talking about harmonizing!
This list needs a part 2,
At least.
Lots of good suggestions, but I’m thinking of
“The Association “:
Never My Love , (or)
Cherish.
Jeff King never my love- yes
Once a song is recorded with multiple tracks or over dubbed, it should be put in a different category. Comparing Bohemian Rhapsody's harmonies with the simple sound of the Everly Brothers isn't a good comparison. At the time, "Good Vibrations" had the record [no pun intended] for multiple tracks at 72.
Tracy McMillan Good point!
Tracie McMillan
Very Valid statement.
Any Beach Boys, Beatles, Everly's, Peter Paul and Mary .... the list goes on.
Harmonies of the 50s 60s and 70s evolved as technology advanced.
Nowadays I don't even know what one would call the absence of true harmonies...
"Shyte" perhaps!
I dunno though... if it's about the complexity of the sound, who cares how it's made? Harmonization is just one aspect of a tune- there's rhythm, dynamics, 'ambience' and more, besides.... Musical labelling is a pretty weak concept anyway, 'coz there's always going to be one aspect that folks will argue about (like how the harmonies are constructed) that will tip a tune across a category border. It's very subjective, I reckon...
More than words, and how about the legendary Bee Gees....
The Beatles where true masters of vocal harmonies
Yes but Beach Boys was better at harmonies
They got a lot of their harmonies from the HiLos and The Four Freshmen... Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons also had some great harmonies...
Fun fact you had a good sense of music like pitch but they actually do know how to truly play the instrument
A lot of the Beatles lesser known tracks had superb harmonies. "Misery", "There's a Place" and "Baby's in black" spring to mind. There is so much more to the Fab Four than many realise.
I was pleased to see Mamas and Papas included as they seem to have been largely forgotten since Cass went solo.
The "Four Freshman." They were Brian Wilson's inspiration.
The Everly Brothers are number one, hands down. They performed for real, no studio help. Way too much studio adjusting on most of the others to really count as "harmony".
As a side note, I heard a 1958 version of the Everly Brothers "Problems Problems", performed by the Collins Kids (Lorrie 16 & Larry 14) that I think is actually BETTER than the Everly Brothers! Search out the "Collins Kids" on YT; they are worth the effort!
On the studio versions, yes, they used the technology of their times. But most of these groups proved they could also perform those harmonies live, beautifully.
Yes if you have to make it happen in the studio it's not the same thing, as what the Everly Brothers and the Bee Gees were able to do
Bee Gees comes to mind quickly.
i agree about the beach boys being number 1 because the beegees isn't included in this list.
I don't think they count as rock
They are pop
@@helena2753 The Bee Gees made music from all genres. They only made so called "disco" between 1975 - 1979. They had a career that spanned from the mid 60s to early 2000s.
Wow the influence Brian Wilson had on the Beatles and their “Because” is immediately recognizable!
Great list, but how about Aquarius by The Fifth Dimension
Too many great songs, But: UP, UP and Away and Aquarius should be right up there
Yes i love it
Or any of the incredible Motown songs?
"Let the Sunshine (in)" w*s sung *t the END of this song
Righteous Brothers!
Good Vibrations is a masterpiece. I almost got personally upset that The Beach Boys weren’t going to be included. In My Room is a good harmony too. Actually most of their songs are amazing examples of harmonious genius.
Don't forget: God Only Knows; and Warmth Of The Sun.
#5 - God bless Queen but is overdubbing really harmonizing?
+Mark Macmillan not to a musician.
+Don Glennly I'm a musician. (Not a professional one.) If I record myself, then overdub a ... you know, a ... oh, what are those things called again? ... Oh, yeah--a harmony ... If I overdub a harmony, I consider myself to be harmonizing with the previous track or tracks.
I'm open to hearing how that doesn't qualify as harmonizing.
Yes. The result is vocal harmony, regardless of how they were recorded. And needless to say, they were very capable of singing three part harmony live.
***** - This top 10 was about the song not the group. Maybe Mojo could have chosen another song like "Somebody to Love". Bohemian Rhapsody overdubbing (and there is a reason why it's called overdubbing not harmonizing) was accomplished in studio. Watch their Live Aid performance of it and you'll see (again) what I mean.
"there is a reason why it's called overdubbing not harmonizing"
It seems to me that overdubbing refers to a technological technique. (Hmmm. That sounds redundant, doesn't it?) Harmonizing has to do with the musical aspect of the act.
When you overdub, you may harmonize, or you may not. If not, you might be adding a different instrument, or singing in unison with a vocal track already laid down (to give a more textured sound). So you can overdub and harmonize at the same time. But you can also do either one without the other.
Would you agree with that?
"Black Water" by the Doobie Brothers