Singers with odd affectations that are still great

[repoman]

This is japanese and the singer is not a normal type, but dammit I love this song:

 

[Mageth]

The Proclaimers.

Now, you might not think that singing in a Scottish accent is an "affectation", but when you're used to your compatriots singing in English or American accents (Richard Jobson 2 posts up from here, for example), it's pretty weird when you first hear it (but not in an unpleasant way).

The incredibly talented Rhiannon Giddens performing a Scottish Gaelic song (mouth music) live in Scotland...

 

[TSwizzle]

The Proclaimers.

Now, you might not think that singing in a Scottish accent is an "affectation", but when you're used to your compatriots singing in English or American accents (Richard Jobson 2 posts up from here, for example), it's pretty weird when you first hear it (but not in an unpleasant way).

I've seen The Proclaimers live and they were brilliant. I've got a few of their albums but my favorite is their first album, This Is the Story.

This is the story of our first teacher
Shetland made her jumpers
and the devil made her features.

My favorite song would be Oh Jean which was on their second album;

I'd never been lucky with girls I confess
Don't know who to blame for my lack of success
Cause even with ones up the back of a bus
There was always the risk of a slap in the puss

 

[TSwizzle]

I don't think they come much odder than Ian Curtis of Joy Division.

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