Speaking of controvsial essays by Mr. du Toit, he goes and issues another one.
I'm only going to give you one line because it could prove to be that volatile,
"Frank Sinatra couldn't hold Harry Connick Jr.'s jockstrap."
While I tend to agree with what he says, the speaking of a bad word against ol' Blue Eyes around the wife will have me spending a night on the couch.
No Shit!
I prefer accuaracy, talent and perfection more so than style. Harry has more of the former (hence my preference for his music) and Frank has a lot more of the latter (hence the wife's preference for his music).
But that is just one music snob's opinion.
And yes, I just said my wife prefers style over substance. How the hell do you think I caught her eye?
And no, I'm not going to tell her I said that. If she finds out on her own, I'll deal with it. Otherwise, fuggetaboudit.
Posted by AnalogKid at December 01, 2003 03:04 AM | TrackBackHave to agree with du Toit on this one. I've always thought Sinatra was overrated. I also never have understood all the adulation for Elvis. To me, he just looked like a typical trashy good ol' boy, and had a mediocre voice. With him, I think it was more about the timing of his career than any real talent he possessed.
Posted by: Cait on December 1, 2003 12:57 PMI appreciate both for what they brought to their music. Like you said, style vs substance, apples and oranges. It's ok to like both.
Posted by: Ted on December 1, 2003 01:48 PMCait - If you think Elvis had a mediocre voice, you know little, if anything about singing. Elvis could sing country, rock, blues, gospel and Polish folk songs if he wanted to. The man had one of the best voices on the planet.
Who owns a Harry Connick Jr. CD? Not me. Frank rules!
Posted by: Brent on December 1, 2003 04:36 PMKim is right again. (I hate how he does that all the time.)
Posted by: ....a moment with Easycure on December 1, 2003 05:22 PM