Streisand's Guilty Pleasures - Page 4

LongBlackScarf · #46 09-23-2005, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Moony

I'd rather listen to the sounds of my parents having sex than listen to Barbara Streisand.

Barbra Streisand. So....what about her voice irks you? Is it that she can actually sing? I think people today (not just people under 25 or 30) have gotten so used to lousy, groaning, tuneless vocals that they wouldn't appreciate a Streisand, or a Doris Day, or a Judy Garland or even an Ann Wilson if their ass was bitten by them. It's time to bring back voices in key. Voices that don't sound like a full body dry heave set to music!

LongBlackScarf · #47 09-23-2005, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by amber

yeah, but what hair am I talking about?

Oh!

The hair in "The Way We Were". She (the character) has it ironed in the movie...to make it straight. You can see "The Katie Wig" and things about this movie here...

http://barbra-archives.com/Films/str...waywewere.html

amber · #48 09-23-2005, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LongBlackScarf

Oh!

The hair in "The Way We Were". She has it ironed in the movie...to make it straight. You can see "The Katie Wig" and thing about this movie here...

http://barbra-archives.com/Films/str...waywewere.html

Oh, that's weird. I thought there was one time period where it was all curly/fuzzy or something.
Thanks.

LongBlackScarf · #49 09-23-2005, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by amber

Oh, that's weird. I thought there was one time period where it was all curly/fuzzy or something.
Thanks.

I was editing as you were writing. The Katie character has the curly hair early in their relationship and then she "has it ironed".

amber · #50 09-23-2005, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by LongBlackScarf

I was editing as you were writing. The Katie character has the curly hair early in their relationship and then she "has it ironed".

Yay!

sparky · #51 09-23-2005, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by LongBlackScarf

Barbra Streisand. So....what about her voice irks you? Is it that she can actually sing? I think people today (not just people under 25 or 30) have gotten so used to lousy, groaning, tuneless vocals that they wouldn't appreciate a Streisand, or a Doris Day, or a Judy Garland or even an Ann Wilson if their ass was bitten by them. It's time to bring back voices in key. Voices that don't sound like a full body dry heave set to music!

She is on key, but it is scientific, sterile, and to my ears utterly emotionless and phony. But, people love her. Especially promoters. It is her, and Eagles, after all, who originated sky high ticket prices to concerts. I just pity the people who have to work for her. All of the people I have known who did, and there are many, say they would rather change careers or starve than be in the same zip code as her ever again. I prefer an inferior technical artist to one who treats people like garbage. Since I work in the business, I can't support performers who are monstrously cruel to my peers. Call me silly.

Nonetheless, people worship her. I don't get it. But my gay card was revoked while I was in high school.

Moony · #52 09-23-2005, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LongBlackScarf

Barbra Streisand. So....what about her voice irks you? Is it that she can actually sing? I think people today (not just people under 25 or 30) have gotten so used to lousy, groaning, tuneless vocals that they wouldn't appreciate a Streisand, or a Doris Day, or a Judy Garland or even an Ann Wilson if their ass was bitten by them. It's time to bring back voices in key. Voices that don't sound like a full body dry heave set to music!

I wouldn't care if she had the most technically skilled voice on earth - her voice annoys the **** out of me. And I don't care for barf-inducing AC music either. By the way I love Ann Wilson.

Moony · #53 09-23-2005, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sparky

She is on key, but it is scientific, sterile, and to my ears utterly emotionless and phony. But, people love her.

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Nonetheless, people worship her. I don't get it. But my gay card was revoked while I was in high school.

As I've said before, I was never even issued a card

sparky · #54 09-23-2005, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Moony

I wouldn't care if she had the most technically skilled voice on earth - her voice annoys the **** out of me. And I don't care for barf-inducing AC music either. By the way I love Ann Wilson.

THE ANN ! Technically great, and still pure rock and roll. Down to earth, funny as hell, and absolutely kind person to boot !

LongBlackScarf · #55 09-23-2005, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sparky

I just pity the people who have to work for her. All of the people I have known who did, and there are many, say they would rather change careers or starve than be in the same zip code as her ever again.:

Oh now!!! *sniffs air* I just smell me Some Big Ole Drama Queens there. I think you can see how someone would dope it like that. People tend to get highly colorful when they relate stories about major celebs!

sparky · #56 09-23-2005, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LongBlackScarf

Oh now!!! *sniffs air* I just smell me Some Big Ole Drama Queens there. I think you can see how someone would dope it like that. People tend to get highly colorful when they relate stories about major celebs!

Not the industry veterans I know, who have worked with everyone from Elizabeth Taylor and Bob Mackie to Hillary Duff and Babe The Pig. We don't tell each other stories on sets for sheer entertainment. It's to warn people who they should avoid - which jobs not to take. We don't solicit horror stories. And believe me, I don't get second hand trash. When people are awful, the word spreads like wildfire. I heard two stories tonight at a party that happened yesterday and the behavior of these people would curl your hair.

On the other hand, it is a joy to tell the stories about people who are fantastic to work with. That list is much longer. The stories don't come out of thin air. No one wants to go to work on a set for 14-18 hours a day with a human being who makes everyone's lives a living hell. Life is too short.

JazmenFlowers · #57 09-23-2005, 09:20 AM

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Awwww! I am kinda sorry to hear that. I would recommend seeing "What's Up Doc?" with Ryan O'Neal and Babs. It's utterly hysterical and she's at her most beautiful in it. I do say, she's NOT ageing well, and yet, she got her HUNK. She got Brolin! YUM! And my 2 favorite albums of hers are "Songbird" and "Superman." Maybe you'll give these a try sometime?!

Love every song on those two...especially Honey Can I Put On Your Clothes

JazmenFlowers · #58 09-23-2005, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sparky

She is on key, but it is scientific, sterile, and to my ears utterly emotionless and phony. But, people love her. Especially promoters. It is her, and Eagles, after all, who originated sky high ticket prices to concerts. I just pity the people who have to work for her. All of the people I have known who did, and there are many, say they would rather change careers or starve than be in the same zip code as her ever again. I prefer an inferior technical artist to one who treats people like garbage. Since I work in the business, I can't support performers who are monstrously cruel to my peers. Call me silly.

Nonetheless, people worship her. I don't get it. But my gay card was revoked while I was in high school.

I'm sorry you feel that way. To me, you are missing out on a great talent and someone who is, IMO, very emotional and has songs that are really touching and meaningful for those times in everyone's life. Her whole idea is to create a character with a song. I will admit that her voice has changed a bit and may have lost some of her clear range, but listening to All the Children on the new album, she hits a high note and holds it and it gives me chills in the way I wish Stevie could still do some amazing vocals on Rhiannon.

JazmenFlowers · #59 09-23-2005, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephanie

your sig is so beautiful. Don't know if its new, or if I just never noticed it before.

thank you - it is fairly new

sparky · #60 09-23-2005, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

I'm sorry you feel that way. To me, you are missing out on a great talent and someone who is, IMO, very emotional and has songs that are really touching and meaningful for those times in everyone's life. Her whole idea is to create a character with a song. I will admit that her voice has changed a bit and may have lost some of her clear range, but listening to All the Children on the new album, she hits a high note and holds it and it gives me chills in the way I wish Stevie could still do some amazing vocals on Rhiannon.

Well, I feel nothing when I hear her sing. Nothing good, anyway. The reputation is just icky icing on a cake I don't wanna eat. But, good for you that you have other singers that invoke those chills.

I am listening to Trisha Yearwood right now and she does the same thing for me. And, she's an nice one too.