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    A chapter for the ladies: let's talk about the great female voices in front of the rock musicians. One of the most chilling voices (and look at how she moves at the microphone!!): Janita Haan of "Babe Ruth". Listen to Alan Shacklock's 1975 "The Duchess of Orleans". Nearly forgotten...
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    I dunno - I am a huge fan of the First album ...
    What stunning cover art - and -
    A great cover of Frank Zappa's "King Kong (from Uncle Meat) -- brilliant!
    I mean, its a rare artist that does a cover of Zappa!!

    Anyway, here is an interview with Janita -
    http://blues.gr/profiles/blogs/an-in...ne-of-the-most


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    A chapter for the ladies: let's talk about the great female voices in front of the rock musicians. One of the most chilling voices (and look at how she moves at the microphone!!): Janita Haan of "Babe Ruth". Listen to Alan Shacklock's 1975 "The Duchess of Orleans". Nearly forgotten...
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    Beth Hart, Live At The Royal Albert Hall, 2018, PRD 75671 Provogue EU, 3 LP

    One of the most expressive female vocalists ever. Unique entertainer on stage. What incredible energy. What performances at Royal Albert Hall in 2018! Jon Nichols on guitars. Leiber/Stoller's song "Saved" C4 is metaphorical for her life. The most impressive person you may listen to today in modern music business...
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    Cold Blood, Lydia, 1974, WB US, BS 2806

    Lydia Pense and Cold Blood with the funky Memphis Horns. Great voice. Guitars and production by Steve Cropper. Underrated. After all these years, we have to concede: a great voice. Still on the road and going strong!
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    Betty Wright, Wright Back At You, 1983, Epic England, EPC 25358

    Powerwoman!
    (But this one is one of the weakest productions, by Marlon Jackson) Typically for the 80ies mainstream pop. Too bad.
    Deep respect for Betty Wright, nonetheless.
    For compensation listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPVk-m1Pr4s

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    Sonja Kristina, Curved Air, Air Conditioning, 1970, WB USA, WS 1903

    It's not a loud voice, but an expressive one: Sonja Kristina. Listen to "Situations" B4. Did you know: the album was the first vinyl picture disc ever. Because of the poor sound quality, they had to reissue it in the conventional format in black vinyl with the original picture on the album cover.
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    Stoney & Meatloaf, 1978, Prodigal Holland, 5C 052 62172

    Shaun Murphy was full member of Little Feat from 1993 until 2009. She was a singer for the musical "Hair" together with Meatloaf. Listen to "She waits by the window" A2. This Motown production was the start for an impressive career as a powerhouse singer in front of Little Feat.
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    Merry Clayton, Gimme Shelter, 1970, AM England, AMLS 995

    Great voice. Unforgettable: The Rolling Stones' "Gimme shelter". Listen to Merry Clayton's version here A4. Guitars Louie Shelton. Mick Jagger tells about it here:https://www.openculture.com/2013/06/...e_shelter.html
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    Beth Hart, War In My Mind, 2019, Provogue EU, 2LP, PRD 75951

    The softer side of Hart. No bleeding fingers as shown on back cover photo.
    Listen to B3 "Sister Dear" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVTrCR1gBxc
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    Ah, Beth Hart. I first became aware of her while watching a Joe Bonamassa Blu-Ray, Live from the Beacon Theater circa 2011. Great show, with guest appearances from Hart, Paul Rodgers and John Hiatt. Kind of a "must own" if you're into watching rock/blues concerts or live music in general. Haven't ever been a super fan of Joe's voice, but it works on some tracks. More importantly, he is a virtuoso with the guitar and pretty humble. Also has the ability to meld his style and that is something I don't often see. When Paul Rodgers comes out for example, Bonamassa ends up sounding just like Paul Kossoff on Fire and Water and Walk in my Shadow. Even his drummer, Tal Bergman was able to do that, reproducing that "slap" style sound Simon Kirke had. Sounded like Free but a smidge better thanks to Joe and Tal.

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    Lou Ann Barton, Old Enough, 1982, Asylum USA, E1-60032

    Produced by Glenn Frey and Jerry Wexler at Muscle Shoals with all those famous studio musicians.
    Listen to that impressive voice B1 "Stop These Teardrops": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK_equJToeE


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    Genya Ravan, Eye of the needle, from 1969 Ten Wheel Drive LP "Construction 1"

    Liner notes: "On stage, they move you against the wall. She's there, in front, earthy. Genya, singing to shake the guts of all the bodies in the room. And behind her the sound, socksound, supersound, breaking through every obstacle in it's way. It's a force, that voice and that band, that sparks revolutions in your head. Warning: not for easy listening!"
    A Duchesse in front of a great band...
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    @ Heather: Yes, you're very right. Babe Ruth's First Base is a really great album! I've searched for it for a long time, until I eventually managed to import a pristine copy from Canada last year. My favourite song is, as you probably might have assumed, The Mexican:



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    Roxette, Marie Frederiksson

    Marie Frederiksson RIP. Pretty woman, beautiful voice.
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    ...but nothing else than elevator Music...

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