I assume the title is based on the book by Thomas Pynchon, but I'm unclear on the connection. I'll have to check the album. But yes, I've always thought she stood out from most of the rest. It's interesting to note that when she sings (same with Drewery, from what I saw), she sings. Just stands up there and sings - Joan Osborne did the same.
It's like the difference between Stevie Ray Vaughan and so many other guitar players. Best description I ever heard of Vaughan was from a reviewer after a stage show here in Toronto. I don't have the actual quote, but I do remember the important phrase. Basically he said that while other players run around smashing thier guitars and lighting them on fire, all Vaughan does is to "stand up, walk to the front of the stage, and sear your face off".
>Thanks for the Joan Osborne link, that was very good. Yes, I knew of her but don't think I ever listened to an entire song. Very good performance.
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>I have always liked Swing Out Sister. While about 98% of "pop music" pretty much bores me, Swing Out Sister has always had a nice combination of catchy, smooth, and creative songs. Definitely some Motown influence in their music.
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>And on the subject of other female performers, I've always liked Pat Benatar. In 1993 she did an album called "Gravity's Rainbow" that was an underappreciated gem with three really good songs.
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>When I see Miley Cyrus pulling all these jackass stunts, I think of a TV appearance that Benatar made with Avril Lavigne. You can tell Lavigne is nervous here, but I'll bet she grew up 2 years from this one stage appearance with a consummate pro like Benatar. Maybe if Miley could spend five minutes with a pro, it would screw her head on straight.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwvR2N4v75k
