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Skybird · 02-11-12, 09:37 PM

Not really having been a fan of her, but I must admit that her first album and its songs were somewhat iconic for the mid-80s. But she always was a two-faced person: gifted with a relatively good voice and a drive for perfectionism, songs of varied musical quality that sometimes almost abused her voice, and on the human, social level she was not much liked by musicians working with her, for she behaved too much like a diva and a poisenous beast. My father's orchestra once cooperated with her during some event in Berlin - they were happy when she had left again: singing was good, behaviour towards musicians was terrible.

Some good songs remain in memory - and that's it. As Takeda said, the writing was on the wall - since her disastrous attempt for a comeback some time ago at the latest. Almost nobody remains a "star" forever. One should know when one better leaves and then stays away. A good choice of time is to go when the party runs highest.

P.S. The soundtrack for "Bodyguard" also was not bad, had some good tunes.

02-11-12, 09:37 PM	#5
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Not really having been a fan of her, but I must admit that her first album and its songs were somewhat iconic for the mid-80s. But she always was a two-faced person: gifted with a relatively good voice and a drive for perfectionism, songs of varied musical quality that sometimes almost abused her voice, and on the human, social level she was not much liked by musicians working with her, for she behaved too much like a diva and a poisenous beast. My father's orchestra once cooperated with her during some event in Berlin - they were happy when she had left again: singing was good, behaviour towards musicians was terrible. Some good songs remain in memory - and that's it. As Takeda said, the writing was on the wall - since her disastrous attempt for a comeback some time ago at the latest. Almost nobody remains a "star" forever. One should know when one better leaves and then stays away. A good choice of time is to go when the party runs highest. P.S. The soundtrack for "Bodyguard" also was not bad, had some good tunes. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.