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...and, by the way, Dolly Parton wrote "I Will Always Love You" and, IMHO, the earlier version by Linda Ronstadt was better.

...and young Linda Ronstadt was even hotter (also IMHO).



You hit that one pretty darn good. 3 registers and 3 octaves for Whitney I figure. A full 4 and 4 for Ronstadt. Lauper and Freddie Mercury levels of singing.

But, there is always a but The clarity of her voice was simply amazing! After the anthem discussion I went and listened to her version. Whoah! That lady could sing and had the stamina to hang on those long notes without breaking down.

I wonder why so many gifted people are such a mess. Is it the fame or are they just not hitting on the right cylinders due to some sort of short circuit that also caused the talent?

If you ever want to hear another big range singer listen to Cyndi Lauper do the Gene Pitney "I'm gonna be strong"

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