Who was the better vocalist: Paul McCartney or John Lennon?

I was drawn to John's voice from the start. Brian Wilson put it brilliantly by saying it was full of pain. For a teenager often having a crush it was perfect. Many singers tried to emulate it. At least in my country. read more

McCartney was the better ballad singer (Here, there and everywhere/Michelle), and suited the more 'classical' inspired songs ( Eleanor Rigby, She's leaving home), while Lennon had a snarl in his voice that McCartney didnt ( I am the walrus, Rain). read more

I liked Paul better, but both were pretty talented. GreySeal9. I like John better, but I will admit that Paul was pretty much more talented at everything except for writing lyrics. A better guitarist, singer, a better melody writer, etc. But there's just something about John's voice, personality, lyrics, etc. that just resonates with me more. read more

Paul McCartney, left, and John Lennon of the Beatles recording the track Hey Bulldog at the Abbey Road studios in London on February 11, 1968. Photo: AP It's the question that divides bands and stirs an inner turmoil within. read more