Saturday, July 23, 2011
Winehouse
The only modern pop star who sounded good to my ears and looked good to my eyes.
Had a solid straight '40s back-of-the-throat voice, comparable to Martha Mears.
Instantly distinguishable from the wiggly wispy top-of-the-head voices of all other modern singers.
Had the perfect look of a '60s tough girl, without being retro or ironic.
Unfortunately she also combined the bad habits of the '40s and '60s stars, with predictable results. ¶ 11:15 AM
Had a solid straight '40s back-of-the-throat voice, comparable to Martha Mears.
Instantly distinguishable from the wiggly wispy top-of-the-head voices of all other modern singers.
Had the perfect look of a '60s tough girl, without being retro or ironic.
Unfortunately she also combined the bad habits of the '40s and '60s stars, with predictable results. ¶ 11:15 AM
