Tag Archives: singers

Irony? This Singer Liked to Perform in Blackface

Posted on January 6, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Al Jolson (May 26, 1886 – October 23, 1950) I was casting about for the person Luther Vandross might be the reincarnation of, yesterday. I scanned a listing of singers who died before 1951. Al Jolson stood out in that … Continue reading →

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Billboard’s Artist of the Year, 2024 (The End of the Eras)

Posted on December 13, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Taylor Swift (December 13, 1989) She deserves all the love and respect that her fans give her, because she’s earned it. Since her birth chart was already on my computer program, I’m going to share it here without changing the … Continue reading →

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Her “Hymne d’Amour” is Now a French Olympics’ Hit

Posted on August 31, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Edith Piaf (December 19, 1915 – October 10, 1963) When Celine Dion sang this song during the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics this year, an old favourite of the French was resurrected. Today, Susan watched a YouTube video of … Continue reading →

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Not Surprisingly, She was Celine Dion’s Inspiration

Posted on June 30, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Maria Callas (December 2/3, 1923 – September 16, 1977) There is a certain irony that comes from watching a gut-wrenching documentary like I Am Celine Dion. The irony is that you discover that her inspiration was Maria Callas. Well, in … Continue reading →

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She Wants to Continue Singing: Will the Show Go On?

Posted on June 14, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Celine Dion (March 30, 1968) Last night, on The National on the CBC, Adrienne Arsenault interviewed Celine about her stiff person syndrome diagnosis and her hopes for the future. The power went out before the whole interview aired, so we … Continue reading →

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“I’m Every Woman”

Posted on May 9, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Jim Bailey (January 10, 1938 – May 30, 2015) I’d forgotten how good Jim Bailey‘s impersonations of famous female singers was. I was reminded by a Facebook clip of one of his appearances on “The Carol Burnett Show” yesterday. He … Continue reading →

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The Voice of an Angel Silenced Too Soon?

Posted on March 18, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Karen Carpenter (March 2, 1950 – February 4, 1983) Ordinarily, I would have left Karen Carpenter to rest in peace. But, then videos of a young woman have surfaced which, astoundingly, have brought her singing voice back to life in … Continue reading →

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The Leading Contestant on America’s Got Talent

Posted on September 10, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Putri Ariani (December 31, 2005) I’m a bit astounded by this: Putri is a past winner of Indonesia’s Got Talent, and is a far more polished performer than the little blind girl image that we’ve been fed, up until this … Continue reading →

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No One Compares 2 Her

Posted on July 26, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Sinéad O’Connor (December 8, 1966 – July 26, 2023) The news today brought the sadness to life of a person whom we will all miss, even if she upset a few people along the way. Sinéad O’Connor passed today. We … Continue reading →

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The Original Blonde Bombshell

Posted on June 10, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Jean Harlow (March 3, 1911 – June 7, 1937) While working on Dolly Parton’s birth chart yesterday, I wondered if she had based her look on any particular actress. Lots of them came to mind, but none of them fit … Continue reading →

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