Aretha. 
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purplehaze posted:Aretha.
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I don't know what all this talk is about Aretha. Could she wear leotard outfits like the great Bey? Could she swing from a wreaking ball like Miley? Could she do multiple costume changes, and rhyme "moon" and "boom", like Katy Perry? Could she wear outrageous costumes like Lady Gaga? No, all she could do is sing with a great voice and delivery, and in the early days shake her hips a little. What kind of talent is that?
theoldman posted:I don't know what all this talk is about Aretha. Could she wear leotard outfits like the great Bey? Could she swing from a wreaking ball like Miley? Could she do multiple costume changes, and rhyme "moon" and "boom", like Katy Perry? Could she wear outrageous costumes like Lady Gaga? No, all she could do is sing with a great voice and delivery, and in the early days shake her hips a little. What kind of talent is that?
If they can still belt it out like this when they're 73, we can revisit the question, TOM!
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vinoevelo posted:purplehaze posted:Aretha.
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I’m sitting in the Detroit airport... any guesses what music has been playing since my arrival?
I thought Omama’s text said it well.
R.I.P.
purplehaze posted:theoldman posted:I don't know what all this talk is about Aretha. Could she wear leotard outfits like the great Bey? Could she swing from a wreaking ball like Miley? Could she do multiple costume changes, and rhyme "moon" and "boom", like Katy Perry? Could she wear outrageous costumes like Lady Gaga? No, all she could do is sing with a great voice and delivery, and in the early days shake her hips a little. What kind of talent is that?
If they can still belt it out like this when they're 73, we can revisit the question, TOM!
PH
They can't belt it out now.
theoldman posted:purplehaze posted:theoldman posted:I don't know what all this talk is about Aretha. Could she wear leotard outfits like the great Bey? Could she swing from a wreaking ball like Miley? Could she do multiple costume changes, and rhyme "moon" and "boom", like Katy Perry? Could she wear outrageous costumes like Lady Gaga? No, all she could do is sing with a great voice and delivery, and in the early days shake her hips a little. What kind of talent is that?
If they can still belt it out like this when they're 73, we can revisit the question, TOM!
PH
They can't belt it out now.
Certainly not like Aretha, or Gladys, or Ronstatd or .....
thistlintom posted:theoldman posted:purplehaze posted:theoldman posted:I don't know what all this talk is about Aretha. Could she wear leotard outfits like the great Bey? Could she swing from a wreaking ball like Miley? Could she do multiple costume changes, and rhyme "moon" and "boom", like Katy Perry? Could she wear outrageous costumes like Lady Gaga? No, all she could do is sing with a great voice and delivery, and in the early days shake her hips a little. What kind of talent is that?
If they can still belt it out like this when they're 73, we can revisit the question, TOM!
PH
They can't belt it out now.
Certainly not like Aretha, or Gladys, or Ronstatd or .....
Not saying they're better than Aretha, but....
To discount Lady Gaga's singing talents because of her wardrobe is small minded.
Also, don't forget about Adele, who is a wonderful talent today.
I've seen Pink live numerous times, strip away all the theatrics (which make for a great show) and she can belt it out.
There are truly some great voices in today's music, if you don't get caught up in generational bias.
patespo1 posted:thistlintom posted:theoldman posted:purplehaze posted:theoldman posted:I don't know what all this talk is about Aretha. Could she wear leotard outfits like the great Bey? Could she swing from a wreaking ball like Miley? Could she do multiple costume changes, and rhyme "moon" and "boom", like Katy Perry? Could she wear outrageous costumes like Lady Gaga? No, all she could do is sing with a great voice and delivery, and in the early days shake her hips a little. What kind of talent is that?
If they can still belt it out like this when they're 73, we can revisit the question, TOM!
PH
They can't belt it out now.
Certainly not like Aretha, or Gladys, or Ronstatd or .....
Not saying they're better than Aretha, but....
To discount Lady Gaga's singing talents because of her wardrobe is small minded.
Also, don't forget about Adele, who is a wonderful talent today.
I've seen Pink live numerous times, strip away all the theatrics (which make for a great show) and she can belt it out.
There are truly some great voices in today's music, if you don't get caught up in generational bias.
Lest we not forget that Gaga is also a brilliant concert pianist. Was at NYU Tisch school of music before bailing when her career took off. Details details
patespo1 posted:thistlintom posted:theoldman posted:purplehaze posted:theoldman posted:I don't know what all this talk is about Aretha. Could she wear leotard outfits like the great Bey? Could she swing from a wreaking ball like Miley? Could she do multiple costume changes, and rhyme "moon" and "boom", like Katy Perry? Could she wear outrageous costumes like Lady Gaga? No, all she could do is sing with a great voice and delivery, and in the early days shake her hips a little. What kind of talent is that?
If they can still belt it out like this when they're 73, we can revisit the question, TOM!
PH
They can't belt it out now.
Certainly not like Aretha, or Gladys, or Ronstatd or .....
Not saying they're better than Aretha, but....
To discount Lady Gaga's singing talents because of her wardrobe is small minded.
Also, don't forget about Adele, who is a wonderful talent today.
I've seen Pink live numerous times, strip away all the theatrics (which make for a great show) and she can belt it out.
There are truly some great voices in today's music, if you don't get caught up in generational bias.
Don't forget Ella Fitzgerald who could blow any of them away on almost any day of her life. It was truly a great voice if you don't get caught up in thinking newer is better. Ella was better than Adele and certainly better than Lady Gaga. There is a best and she was it.
This guy...
billhike posted:This guy...
I'm just glad we're honoring Aretha so eloquently. 
My only point in this conversation was Aretha's ability to perform incredibly over 60+ years. There are many artists who have incredible talent who burn out quickly and never recover. I look forward to hearing Gaga, Pink and others after a few decades of aging.
And Adele? Overwrought and commercial.
Aretha was a fighter, and a truly an American icon. RIP.
PH
Comparing Aretha to the performers of today, I think of the famous Nixon/Kennedy debate. Those that watched on TV thought Kennedy had won. Those who only listened to them on the radio were sure that Nixon had won.
Up until the advent of MTV, people generally only knew the performers by their voices on radio or record album. (Unless you tuned into the Ed Sullivan show.) I think that if you were to compare only singer's voices, without looking at the showmanship or attire, you get a better grasp of their talent. I used to tell my daughter to look at the members of the bands. If most are fugly, then that means they got there on shear talent instead of pretty boy or girl looks that tend to rely on showbiz connections and studio magic.
R.I.P. Robin Leach. Mr. Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams.
There should be a 21 bottle salute!
R.I.P. John McCain, an American hero.
indybob posted:R.I.P. John McCain, an American hero.
Sad day. RIP.
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America has lost a hero and a very important personality. RIP
For everything sacred in our life. Please, no one mention the current POS in the Oval Office.
America has lost an American hero.
For whom the bells toll, it tolls for thee. R.IP. to a man that refused an early release from the Hanoi Hilton, and then received extraordinary torture for his heroic decision.