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#725710 01/26/06
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I recently saw a Soundstage concert on PBS of her with Whatsername Staples (of the Staples Singers). I was blown away! This 18-year old British girl, and white, was belting out Blues and R&B so powerfully that I had to look away from the Campfire to make sure she was still young & white!
I think that if she'd power-smoke a pack of cigarettes just before a concert she'd be able to sing Janis' catalogue without missing a beat (or screech).
It prompted me to get some stuff off ITunes. A bit disappointing, more Pop and with less energy, but I think "Right to Be Wrong" is a gem. A little weak in the lyrics but I've found it wise to ignore most lyrics anyway. As I write this, I'm hearing the song for the 98th time in the ten days I've had it.
She shows promise.


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I agree, she does show promise. I didn't see the concert you speak of, but I do have her two CDs and think highly of them. Some of the songs are only so-so but others are spot on. With her being so young, I'm hoping she'll only get better with time.

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I recently saw a reprise of that Soundstage, and this time I gave it my full attention. I found it less exciting than last time, when my mind was at the computer. I hadn't realized that Stone and Staples did mainly separate sets, so perhaps I was imputing to Stone some of what I heard from Staples.
Still, I've heard "Right to Be Wrong" 297 times now and am still enjoying it.


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