Listening to a singer should be a 'pleasing' experience. That does not mean the singer should have a great voice. I would rather listen to Louis Armstrong than Robert Goulet. Goulet has a great voice, but to me is a boring singer. Listen a while. Enjoy the voice. Then move on. A good singer, in my mind, connects with the song in a way that the listener also connects with the song. The emphasis is the song. The singer communicates the song. I get the feeling that some singers think of the song as a vehicle for showing off their voice.
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