Over My Head

aleuzzi · #1 10-17-2023, 10:53 PM

That is a very nice tribute cover. The backing band has faithfully reproduced the original instrumentation. Maureen has a soft, warm alto Christine probably would have liked. She warbles a bit, but her never vibrato is never overdone.

But Christine sang with virtually no vibrato. Her distinctive vocals were reliant almost entirely on tone and phrasing. That "pure, dusky" voice is so difficult for any other singer to equal, let alone surpass.

Her nearest likeness is Dusty Springfield, who was still quite different. Her, Sandy Denny, and maybe Judy Collins. But even alongside these singers, Christine's voice stands apart. It's earthier, homelier, and yet somehow moodier and more mysterious.

**jbrownsjr** · #2 10-18-2023, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by aleuzzi

That is a very nice tribute cover. The backing band has faithfully reproduced the original instrumentation. Maureen has a soft, warm alto Christine probably would have liked. She warbles a bit, but her never vibrato is never overdone.

But Christine sang with virtually no vibrato. Her distinctive vocals were reliant almost entirely on tone and phrasing. That "pure, dusky" voice is so difficult for any other singer to equal, let alone surpass.

Her nearest likeness is Dusty Springfield, who was still quite different. Her, Sandy Denny, and maybe Judy Collins. But even alongside these singers, Christine's voice stands apart. It's earthier, homelier, and yet somehow moodier and more mysterious.

Her voice was So Sincere, too. My exact thoughts were, "God, it's a nightmare to cover Christine. "

Macfan4life · #3 10-18-2023, 12:08 PM

Great cover
The stories Waddy could tell

He was more than just "there".....he plays guitar solo on Sugar Daddy and is credited for it
Someone correct Waddy. Lindsey had another hit called Tusk. And who could forget Oh Diane!!!!!!!

BLY · #4 10-18-2023, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Macfan4life

Great cover
The stories Waddy could tell

He was more than just "there".....he plays guitar solo on Sugar Daddy and is credited for it
Someone correct Waddy. Lindsey had another hit called Tusk. And who could forget Oh Diane!!!!!!!

Big Love was a hit!

**jbrownsjr** · #5 10-18-2023, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Macfan4life

Great cover
The stories Waddy could tell

He was more than just "there".....he plays guitar solo on Sugar Daddy and is credited for it
Someone correct Waddy. Lindsey had another hit called Tusk. And who could forget Oh Diane!!!!!!!

And Big Love

Macfan4life · #6 10-18-2023, 02:21 PM

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And Big Love

That only counts halfway. It was only a hit because Lindsey left the band.

aleuzzi · #7 10-18-2023, 09:00 PM

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That only counts halfway. It was only a hit because Lindsey left the band.

That’s not true. I believe it hit the top ten before he made his announcement. It certainly got full promotion before he did so.

Macfan4life · #8 10-19-2023, 04:19 AM

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That’s not true. I believe it hit the top ten before he made his announcement. It certainly got full promotion before he did so.

That's an inside joke that I would have imagined you would have gotten since you have been around here for awhile. There is a member here (that I love) that claims Tango's biggest hit was caused by the drama of Lindsey leaving the band. I am not trying to reignite that debate but saw an opportunity. Sorry

WatchChain · #9 10-20-2023, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Macfan4life

And who could forget Oh Diane!!!!!!!

Was "Oh, Diane" a big hit in the UK?

Macfan4life · #10 10-21-2023, 06:03 AM

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Was "Oh, Diane" a big hit in the UK?

Yes, it peaked at #9 on the UK charts and dragged Mirage into the Top 10 there.

Scratch my back with a hacksaw. Hold Me flopped there yet Oh Diane became a big hit.