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Having been attracted to the latest trend of music up to the 80's, there is much to be said about the 'new' genres of music [if there are any].
So I won't argue on this point. Looking at reliable statistics, 'rock' and 'pop' are still at the top of the international hit parade but at merely 20 percent of the ideal, 'blues' seems to be near the bottom of the rung. Or 'soul'...
So I won't argue on this point. Looking at reliable statistics, 'rock' and 'pop' are still at the top of the international hit parade but at merely 20 percent of the ideal, 'blues' seems to be near the bottom of the rung. Or 'soul'...
I have been listening and watching this lovely lady on media for some time now and think she is one of the best outcome in the international pop music scene. And she doesn't only sing the blues or merely dish covers of 60s songs as others would.
Joss Stone is the ultimate when she revives pop oldies and would be a gauge for youth to appreciate what great singing is all about. She has many original albums - comfortable ones for me - comes from Beatles and Rolling Stones country and has the most soulful voice since Franklin. She comes on stage bare-footed but with class, ties her trademark piece of linen on the microphone stand and hums her song. The crowd screams, her sultry voice attracts. To me, she's different, definitely not commercial. No gimmicky costumes, no fancy wigs, just her soul exposed.
Do listen to Joss Stone and you come back to reality, with real music, real lyrics and real expressions from within. Now you know why I have temporarily left my 'time warp', as Michael Bangar describes it, to enjoy the very enchanting Joss, both voice and person. You don't need to appreciate the blues to appreciate this young lady's songs.
You should come back to sing.
Thank you Joss.
Comments always welcome.
Jeff Beck & Joss Stone - I Put a Spell On You Live (HD) YouTube Video by STEPHANOS ALEXIOU. Thank you.
Just click her name on Google and you've got dozens of her videos to watch.
SIXTIES MUSIC HAS COME ONE FULL CIRCLE -
ReplyDeleteNEW FOLKS ARE SINGING THE OLDIES.
HERE'S ONE.
This lady sure can really sing the blues.
ReplyDeleteyes, Mike, she surely can.
ReplyDeleteI remember Son of a Preacher Man, big hit for Dusty Springfield.
ReplyDeleteJoss STONE -she is not only gorgeous but an excellent vocalist.
ReplyDeleteOne of those voices that can do any genre of music.
thanks guys for the quick response.
ReplyDeleteyes, springfield's version was great.
i prefer joss stone's bluesy rendition though.
she brings out the real meaning in the lyrics.
and michael, yes, a pretty lady indeed.
and her voice tells the story of the song.
Andy Young
ReplyDeleteLikewise thanks for being mine with a common love for music.
Cheerio have a nice Sunday
Never heard of this singer Pak Andy.
ReplyDeleteyes, she's from this century.
ReplyDeletethat's why i like your opinion
thanks.
I heard of Joss Stone from her first recordings on CD in the early part of the 2000s .
ReplyDeleteThe Soul Sessions,Mind Body and Soul plus some live performances on DVD. I came across her recordings while browsing through a whole lot CDs in a store. Ah yes, does anyone remember the innumerable hours spent browsing for recordings and always hoping to find a gem!
On that day I found a gem. It was unbelievable to find a young, very tall and pretty English girl had soaked up all the very best vibes,exuding the inflections and emotion of R&B, traditionally the realm of the African American!
The American music community embraced her immediately. Since all those years she has obviously matured and is an R&B icon. Just to categorise her as a “blues singer” is incorrect! In the tradition of Aretha, she moves easily in Soul, Gospel, Blues and the cultural mainstream of Black American music.
Thank you Horace.
ReplyDeleteA fantastic write-up.
Like you, she's the best there is.
Powerful vocals.
ReplyDeleteReminiscent of ETTA JAMES and with her low and husky soulful rendition of a classic.
Certainly a spell is cast on me.
Hey Wayne,
ReplyDeleteFrom a singer of your calibre, you know your preferences.
Thanks for your heartfelt comment.
Andy,
ReplyDeleteI have started following her when she first started her music career. I've bought some of her albums, but after a short while, I discontinued, as my interest in blues has waned.
Thanks Steve,
ReplyDeleteI can understand. In SG and as a part time busker, spectators and audiences love pop, rock and social music rather than blues.
Appreciate your comment since you are always a rocker yourself.
Yes, I just watched. She has got her own style and for the two songs, though she is singing with a high pitched but not actually power pact.
ReplyDeleteMichael Lee
ReplyDeleteHi Andy *It was unbelievable to find a young, very tall and pretty English girl soaked up all the very best vibes, exuding the inflections and emotion of R&B, traditionally the realm of African American* Well said Horace.
*Just to categorise her as a “blues singer” is incorrect* agree on this also, I only said This lady sure can really sing the blues. This lady has got a really power and dynamic voice that can definitely sing much more than “blues”. Cheerio
Andy Young
yes indeed. she can sing all time i guess. thanks again Mike
Freda Hanum
Beautiful, lovely article Andy
Francis Anthony Rozells
Top grade singer to come out of England in a long time...
Francis Anthony Rozells
And she has been around awhile now...
Andy Young
yes she has but i didn't think i would write about her but her Preacher Man interpretation's been in my mind for some time.
THANKS GUYS FOR THE CHAT.
She is from the West Country, same town where... Alex Hart comes from -Ashill.
ReplyDeleteShe is a cool jazzy singer...
Jeff Becklikes her loads and has backed her many times.
Her mother owns a music venue in Exeter called, Mama Stone.
She is alsovery beautiful.
Lovely voice.
'PEOPLE GET READY'
A minor hit for her.
She used to perform loads but very quiet past few years.
Her mum also shut Mammastones.
She travelled the world helping poor children, especially South America and Africa.
YESS i know her
ReplyDeleteAwesome
Hardly a few hours after posting and so many replies.
ReplyDeleteThanks to all the seniors and young people who wrote in response to the story.
I shall try to write more about our local talents who can sing 60s music and the good news about SG youngsters who play so well on stage today.
But stories about SG MUSIC still remains.
So send in your articles.
Stephen Han
ReplyDeleteJoss Stone had been singing for a quite a long time
Andy Young
yes Stephen 20 years or so. thanks.
Frankly, I've Never Heard Of Joss Stone n That Is Up To Now.
ReplyDeleteFirst Impression: Woah !!
She's Got Beauty,
She's Got Grace.
She's Got Power,
She's Got Range.
Nice n Clean, With Raw Grit Thrown-In.
From Soul To Blues
n Rock n Roll.
An Entertainer, A Performer Of Class n Magnitude.
Within The Realms Of Super Stars... Joss Stone.
Thanks Merlin.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you.
She’s superlative in every sense of the word.
I’m sure Joss will be happy to note she has so many senior fans in Singapore
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I have listened to Joss Stone singing her various songs and although I have to admit she has a lovely voice, she however lacks something in her voice. The missing ingredient is the physical loss of what the many coloured singers suffered and reflected it in their voices and in their spirits. Joss Stone is a white lady trying to be someone she cannot be. Sorry but I guess the likes of Ela, Aretha, Billie and such divas are immortal in their own unique right.
ReplyDeleteI applaud you Cedric for your frank and forthright comment about JOSS STONE.
ReplyDeleteA point well taken I am sure with many but she has a good voice with a lot of feel and to me,
she entertains the crowd, which is what all singers and musicians must aim to achieve.
Yours is a positive comment, coming straight to the point.
I appreciate it.
Thank you.