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PrintableI think at least a small part of the reason that “In the Mood for Love” is one of the greatest romances in modern cinema history is Nat King Cole’s unmistakable, unmatchable, breathtaking presence:
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TD3 said: "he tried to sound white", seems just as puzzling to me as accusing some Black's of speaking/talking white. I've never understood that train of thought
When Frank Sinatra was asked who was his favorite singer he named, Nat King Cole. Mr. Sinatra in an interview with Larry King said, the art of being a good singer was making sure lyrics/words you sing are heard very clearly -- even as you sing the tail-end of a lyric/note/word, "it should be heard distinclty,as smooth as butter". diction: Degree of clarity and distinctness of pronunciation in speech or singing; enunciation Cosby, Clooney, Eckstine, Fitzgerald, Holiday, Washington, Vaughan, and Sinatra and others believed that to be so as well. If you want to speak of someone who possed prefect diction you have to look no further than Dinah Washington. Like Mr. Cole, Ms. Washington speaking voice sounded like her singing voice. If that makes any sense. Unlike Sarah Vaughan who upon hearing her talk/speak/voice, one would never guess she could sing the way she did nor have the range/octaves as she possed. (for example) 
not sure who Eckstine but as I love the others I'm sure they r great, thanks _____ [Edited 8/10/09 9:06am] | |
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