GaryAlan
Well-Known Member
Even allowing for an evolution in vocal style,
the "live" (1981) performance of Top Of The World
is nothing short of heartbreaking. Richard's admonition
that "nothing affected her voice" is simply unsubstantiated, there.
On the flip side of the coin, when Karen starts singing--The Japanese Telethon--
Touch Me When We're Dancing (impromptu), there is strength and
confidence in her vocals ! So, in the end, I am still left with a dilemma !
Too many lip-synced performances in the later years do not help me to form an opinion !
As I have reiterated often, the 1980 TV Medley--- which began with the 1973 This Masquerade--
and then segues for the remainder with a 1980 Karen vocal, plainly delineates those differences.
Richard's arranging skills evolved, too....unfortunately to a less forceful sound, in my opinion.
the "live" (1981) performance of Top Of The World
is nothing short of heartbreaking. Richard's admonition
that "nothing affected her voice" is simply unsubstantiated, there.
On the flip side of the coin, when Karen starts singing--The Japanese Telethon--
Touch Me When We're Dancing (impromptu), there is strength and
confidence in her vocals ! So, in the end, I am still left with a dilemma !
Too many lip-synced performances in the later years do not help me to form an opinion !
As I have reiterated often, the 1980 TV Medley--- which began with the 1973 This Masquerade--
and then segues for the remainder with a 1980 Karen vocal, plainly delineates those differences.
Richard's arranging skills evolved, too....unfortunately to a less forceful sound, in my opinion.