Me and Chick Singers
Many of you know, that as a general rule, I am not a fan of most female singers. I went through my ipod recently and found that the list of female singers that I regularly listen to is only 25. I've got 406 singers and bands on my ipod, so the 25 is really a small piece of pie. The list of 25 includes Marti Jones, Bonnie Raitt, Joan Armatrading, Jonell Mosser, Caroline Aiken, Nina Simone and Hope Nichols (of Fetchin' Bones). This list includes a new addition, and she should have been on my list over 15 years ago, I just didn't know it. More about her below.
When Mike and I got married, our DJ had an order: if he played any Whitney, Celine or Mariah he wouldn't get paid. While I can appreciate what these ladies do, I prefer not to listen to them and I haven't paid any money to own their music. I prefer a female singer that has a sting in her voice, not a squeak. I can't explain it, but I have a bad physical reaction to a lot of these type of singers. If I am going to listen to a woman sing, she has to sing from three places. Her mind, her heart and her "parts". My friend Kim has persuaded me to add "the gut" to that list. That does make a lot of sense too.
I started this singer review when I was looking for my theme song for the year. I needed a song to carry me through 2010. In the past few years all of the songs have been sung by male singers. While all of of the songs had the right words or meaning in my life, I felt like this year needed a song from a female voice. 2009 was a roller coaster full of more highs and lows than I have ever experienced in one year. I was on the hunt for an anthem, but it had to have some balls too. So I was off to find the right song, by the right singer and she had to hold her own against the songs I've chosen in the past.
If I had a copy of Ashley Wilson's "No Regrets" that would be the song. But I don't, and since Ashley traded her guitar case for a massage table, I didn't think I'd have a chance to record my own bootleg copy anytime soon. So the search was on. I narrowed it down to knowing I wanted a song by Christine Ohlman. I knew who she was for years, without really knowing that I knew of her. Look her up if you don't know who she is. Check out the history of the Saturday Night Live Band and you'll get a fast education on Christine Ohlman.
Right now I've got a few that I am taking out for a test drive. "The Deep End" and "Girl Growing Up" are strong contenders. But "The Storm" sounds the best when I am singing along to it in the shower. Decisions decisions. I know I'll pick the right one (or two).
It's been a while since I posted here. I read back over some of my old posts. In some ways it's another scrapbook page of my life. I think I will be blogging again here. Odds are I'll be commenting more on pop culture, music, tv and movies more than before. I'm sure this will grow and change like everything in life. Until that happens, go and getcha some Christine Ohlman. Do it. NOW!
When Mike and I got married, our DJ had an order: if he played any Whitney, Celine or Mariah he wouldn't get paid. While I can appreciate what these ladies do, I prefer not to listen to them and I haven't paid any money to own their music. I prefer a female singer that has a sting in her voice, not a squeak. I can't explain it, but I have a bad physical reaction to a lot of these type of singers. If I am going to listen to a woman sing, she has to sing from three places. Her mind, her heart and her "parts". My friend Kim has persuaded me to add "the gut" to that list. That does make a lot of sense too.
I started this singer review when I was looking for my theme song for the year. I needed a song to carry me through 2010. In the past few years all of the songs have been sung by male singers. While all of of the songs had the right words or meaning in my life, I felt like this year needed a song from a female voice. 2009 was a roller coaster full of more highs and lows than I have ever experienced in one year. I was on the hunt for an anthem, but it had to have some balls too. So I was off to find the right song, by the right singer and she had to hold her own against the songs I've chosen in the past.
If I had a copy of Ashley Wilson's "No Regrets" that would be the song. But I don't, and since Ashley traded her guitar case for a massage table, I didn't think I'd have a chance to record my own bootleg copy anytime soon. So the search was on. I narrowed it down to knowing I wanted a song by Christine Ohlman. I knew who she was for years, without really knowing that I knew of her. Look her up if you don't know who she is. Check out the history of the Saturday Night Live Band and you'll get a fast education on Christine Ohlman.
Right now I've got a few that I am taking out for a test drive. "The Deep End" and "Girl Growing Up" are strong contenders. But "The Storm" sounds the best when I am singing along to it in the shower. Decisions decisions. I know I'll pick the right one (or two).
It's been a while since I posted here. I read back over some of my old posts. In some ways it's another scrapbook page of my life. I think I will be blogging again here. Odds are I'll be commenting more on pop culture, music, tv and movies more than before. I'm sure this will grow and change like everything in life. Until that happens, go and getcha some Christine Ohlman. Do it. NOW!
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