Thanks Cathy! Watchman, Here is my story. I bought the CD around 1999 or so, when I wasn't a true fan. I was aware of the hits from when I was growing up, so I didn't really notice how really different the voice was. I honestly didn't listen to APPT that much. Then I started listening to his older stuff late last year. I got ahold of every album (I don't have Harmony yet, though). I feel like I just discovered this amazing treasure trove of fabulous music! I began learning some of my favorites (and have many more to learn) so I can sing and play them. Hence my earlier postings about the guitar parts. I remembered that I had APPT, and decided to give it another listen. Remember, I have been totally immersed in his earlier music for the past few months, listening every day. Then I popped in APPT and nearly fell out of my chair. For me, it was not a gradual thing. I just thought I would ask the group here what they thought about it. I know I was not imagining it.
BTW, it does not follow that the voice deteriorates with age. Tony Bennet is over 80 and sounds awesome!! Neil Diamond is 65 and he sounds the same too. How old are Pavarotti, Domingo, etc. That's why I thought it was so odd.
I apologize if it came across as irreverant.
Ken
[ April 09, 2007, 22:25: Message edited by: Ken Theriot ]
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