Live vs. Memorex
I prefer music performed live. Such performances can be imperfect and revealing. If you catch the performer opening up a bit emotionally, a live rendition can be riveting.
Here is Annie Lennox (genuflect) last Sunday on the American Music Awards, performing one of my all-time favourite songs – Why. Someone just posted this on Facebook … and now I’m a-gonna be late for work … 🙂 … at the end, she accepts her award of merit and we get to hear the lovely Scottish brogue that disappears when she sings, for the most part.
Yum.
25. November 2008 at 11:16 am :
Oh my- isn’t she just fabulous? I had a good weep. What a well-spoken and beautiful woman with a voice so hauntingly moving. Thank-you Liz!
25. November 2008 at 11:38 am :
Thanks for posting this Liz. I’ve always had a crush on Annie and I still do 🙂
20. December 2008 at 10:05 pm :
How lovely to see this – thanks for posting it. Her voice sounds incredible now, such a gorgeous “patina” is evident with age. What a remarkable and important talent!