Dusty Springfield – The "White Queen of Soul" with smoky eyes and a velvet voice.
Aretha Franklin – The Queen of Soul; commanding, beautiful, and legendary.
Joan Baez – Angelic voice, strong political presence, natural beauty.
Joni Mitchell – Ethereal looks, haunting songwriting; rose to fame later in the decade.
Janis Joplin – Raw power, wild energy, and an unforgettable stage presence.
Nico – German chanteuse with The Velvet Underground; icy and alluring.
Cher – Half of Sonny & Cher, with a striking look and sultry contralto.
Marianne Faithfull – Fragile beauty, deep voice, and an icon of swinging London.
Grace Slick – Fierce, rebellious, and striking frontwoman of Jefferson Airplane.
Patti LaBelle – Soulful, bold, and glamorous even in her early days.
Dionne Warwick – Smooth, elegant voice and always stylish.
Tina Turner – Electrifying performer and knockout legs; already a star with Ike.
Karen Dalton – Haunting folk-blues singer with a tragic beauty.
Lesley Gore – Teen pop star with big hits and classic girl-next-door charm.
Nancy Sinatra – "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" — mod, sexy, and confident.
Mavis Staples – Powerhouse voice and radiated strength.
Cilla Black – British Invasion pop icon with vibrant personality and red hair.
Barbara Lewis – Soulful and sultry with hits like "Hello Stranger."
Sylvie Vartan – French pop star and yé-yé girl; charming and photogenic.
Petula Clark – Elegant and graceful, known for “Downtown” and more.
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