I truely hope not!

Even tho its not fresh and youthful anymore lol and even tho its a result of her heavy smoking habit. I still think it gives her solid character,,,not that her pre-channged vocal lacked character by any means tho.

I don't know how to explain it,,,I really can feel the wisdom in her voice right now, I wouldn't change it at all.

She reminds me of how folks debated over Billie Holiday's voice change when she made that infamous "Lady In Satin" album. One thing for sure, its a testimony to all the experiences.

So what do you think? Yay or nay?

Nay. I prefer the old Aretha. If her voice had changed naturally, fine, but I don't equate a smoking habit with life experience.

Haven't heard anything really recent by her. The most recent that I heard her sing was on that VH1 Divas show from 1999 (I think)... I thought she just sounded same as ever.....

Is her new stuff any good?


Generally, I quite like it when singers' voices get a bit of age and "life" in them. People like Emmylou Harris and Joni Mitchell sound great today for that reason, I think. And Ray Charles's voice was fantastic in his later years! When it used to crack, and he'd produce these little breath-y harmonics.... beautiful!


Mind you, Bob Dylan on the other hand..... just plain scary!

I DEFINITELY prefer ReRe's old chops over now; however, she can still hold her own and wipe the floor with most of these chicks out now.

That was news to me that she smoked cigarettes, but I'm not surprised.

I still like her voice, but I can only imagine what fine form it would be in if she'd put down the menthols
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I now i'm in the minority here but i never cared much for her voice in the first place
Don't understand people calling her "Queen Of Soul"
(not to mention she fucked up a great Carole King song with her wailing)

I'd take Tina Turner's voice over hers anytime !

(now let the bashing begin)
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Dewrede said:

We're all entitled to our opinions.

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okaypimpn said:

really? Even on the org???


and I agree 100% with Dewrede

Cool , i thought i was the only one that felt like this about her

Dewrede said:

LOL. no you're not. I like Aretha's earlier work. I have her 30 Greratest Hits cd, and I think one maybe 2 other after that. But I agree..wailing does not equate soul. Tina in fact wipes Aretha with the floor. One of the best concerts I ever attended was Tina's.

P.S. be ready for the bashing...there is a bitter racist cunt on the org who most likely will come post how Areefa is the queen of everything. It's good to have your own opinions...AND BE RESPECTFUL ABOUT IT.

To each its own

She's not my ULTIMATE fave artist but Aunt ReRe is def cool in my book.

VoicesCarry said:

Yeah but thats the point, it gave a her a human quality to it. But I kinda understand where you're coming from.

Now Dionne Warwick on the other,,,,

I like early Aretha. Let's face it her voice was better then. Now she yells and emotes all over. The worst is that she still thinks she's the stuff. I mean she is the Queen of Soul no doubt, but she ain't what she used to be yet she doesn't seem to know that. Unwarranted diva attitude that rivals Diana.

And why do the ones with these great voices resort to smoking. Aretha, Chaka, Dionne. Say what you will about Celine Dion, that girl PAMPERS her voice. Same with Barbra.

Chico1 said:

Who is she? *whispers on his ear*

Harlepolis said:

nice try sweetie. You'll now as soon as they post.

CynicKill said:

Out of all the "voices", Celine's is da best!!! And Mahalia Jackson, who IN MY OPINION was the 1st and true Queen of soul. Perhaps Mariaon Andersoon too.

Chico1 said:

Nah, I'm just playing! Opinions don't count on the org!!!

Harlepolis said:

You naughty girl!

Chico1 said:

I'm gonna let this shit slide

Chico1 said:

wow.

Harlepolis said:

Hater!

Harlepolis said:

Just to clarify, I didn't say she had the best voice.

okaypimpn said:

Chico1 said:

I swear o' god, I can't even have the nerve to listen to that skinny ol' goat when I'm driving. Coz you know whats gon' happen next,,,,,

































*CRASH* *BOOM* *BAM*

Whew,,,lord have mercy

Harlepolis said:

Because you'd be entranced by her voice. Don't fight it...give in..CELINE...CELINE..CELINE!!!


p.s.

Chico1 said:

More like tortured to the 8th power.

Dude (Chico 1) , are you serious about liking Celine ?
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Dewrede said:

Yes. I love Celine. (Really nice lady too. Got to meet her years ago.)I think she's got an incredible gift. However..her songs are all really the same.. i love you type crap. I just wish she would have either better song writers, or attempt to perform songs with more depth to them. I want to go see her Las Vegas production. Wanna come with me? We can bring Harlepolis too.