Christine's voice

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There is a style of singing that is very popular these days that I call the "diva" style of singing. It's women singers (mostly) who add a lot of extra notes to their singing that aren't in the melody. Just about any female singer who does the Star Spangled Banner at a sporting event sings in this style (just for an example).

And I hate it. I absolutely totally hate it. When they sing a song in this fashion I cringe, and I wonder WHAT makes them think this is the right way to sing! A song has a melody for a reason, and it's not to mangle it.

Christine McVie never once sang in a "diva" style. To Stevie's credit, she doesn't either, although I like Chris' singing a lot more than Stevie's. As for Bekka, she DID sing in that diva style to some extent while with the Mac, and I just don't like it.

I think Christine sings in a classic style that is extremely enjoyable to listen to and will stand the test of time. I think in the future people will listen to Christine's vocals and enjoy them, whereas the "diva" singers of today will be looked at as a passing fad.