Kathleen Battle sang on Janet Jackson's "Janet" album. A song called "This
Time." It's not half bad. Battle sings operatically, but does have a few
moments where she sings some of Janet's lines. Kind of amusing.
Personally, I was shocked that she agreed to do it; she just doesn't seem
the type.
Did anyone see the tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber on PBS? It was for his
birthday. All his big singers were on hand, including Glenn Close (who
stole the show, in my opinion). Anyway, Kiri made an appearance near the
end of the show to sing a song called "The Heart is Slow To Learn". My
friends who never listen to opera thought she had a horrible voice. It was
just something they weren't used to hearing. But she had to jump between
pop singing (for lack of a better term) and then she would suddenly open up
in her upper range. I didn't find it particularly pleasant to listen to -
it seemed she was really struggling. But I admired her courage to attempt it!
I'm glad this thread has gotten so many responses; as well as your opinions
of those recordings. Keep 'em coming!
Beth
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>P.S. I've never heard the Battle/Janet Jackson recording, what do they do?
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