"There are some horrible sounded voices that have made the big time. It is not just the quality of the voice, it's how you use it. Don't think Sinatra, think Johnny Cash, think Louie Armstrong."

You're right on with this statement! Most of the crooners I've heard during the past few years, Rod Stewart, etc, have awful voices, but they have top-notch promoters. Rods latest album where he sings many of the old standards is a classic example of how to butcher incredible songs with a lousy voice. Sorry Rod, but that's just the way I feel--nothing personal. It takes a lot of hard work, training, self discipline and dedication to be a good vocalist. Getting into the Sinatra category is not what singers of today are capable of acheiving--at least for most of the current pop and rock singers. Without the electronics and the promotors, most couldn't get a job slinging burgers at Micky D's. Damn I'm grouchy this morning!

Cheers,

Gary

Hi JohnC.

Quote:[I'm coming to visit you and give you singing lessons. ha ha ha]

My fiance said if you were going to come and teach me to sing that she would want to watch, that that she would have to see. Sounds like she has a lot of confidence in my singing ability huh? hahaha

I always say I can sing better than Willie Nelson, but then..........

Scott

Can I watch too? I hope to be in your neighborhood sometime in late February or early March--I gotta' see this!

Cheers,

Gary

Gary

LMAO. Yes you can certainly watch. Ready for a good laugh?

Scott

Hey ! Willie Nelson is an awesome singer!
(He may not have the best pipes around, but he makes the lyric come alive.) That's the key to singing.
I find Willie's voice to be very soothing and controlled. He naver strains ...... I really like him. Even on standards. (maybe even MORE on standards)

I would like to thank you guys so much but, when you teach scott how to sing he has to live with one of you till he gets it right.
(he's already started practicing tonight)
Sincerely,
Jennifer Marks Scott's Fiance'

Don't let Scott post any more. We like you better.
DonM

DonM

LMAO

Scott

Dave,

If you want to sound like Willie, just put a clothespin on your nose and you can get all that nasality too. I've heard you sing, and believe me when I tell you that on a bad day you're a lot better than Willie. Willie is one hell of a songwriter, but a singer he ain't!

Almost forgot--Scott, you're not moving in with me, so you better learn to sing real good in the next four or five months.

Cheers,

Gary

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DonM