The Beatles, Queen, The Beach Boys, The Mamas and the Papas, and Fleetwood Mac (and possibly Mumford and Sons, if they keep up their good music). These are the bands that I have heard that have the best vocal harmonies, in no particular order. You can argue with me if you want, but you'd be wrong since I certainly haven't heard anything better. Listen to these and try to disagree.
In this, George, Paul, and John harmonize beautifully with either John or George (can't tell, though it's likely John) taking the falsetto and doing it beautifully. Each one of them takes an octave to sing and in beautiful fashion.
While you may have been expecting Bohemian Rhapsody (and I wouldn't blame you), I enjoy the fact that the background chorus sings different lines concurrently to what Freddy Mercury is singing as the lead vocalist. One of the greatest bands with vocal harmonies, hands down.
The Beach Boys were synonymous with great vocals in their time, especially since most of the sounds in their music are simply from one (or two) background guitars and their vocals.
The Mamas and the Papas were the quintessential example in a band utilizing their vocal harmonies to achieve fame.
Fleetwood Mac knew how to mix male and female vocals well, much like The Mamas and the Papas, though Fleetwood Mac relied more on an entire band than their vocal harmonies.
They have great potential.
That's all for now.
DF
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