happythoughts 0 #26 June 19, 2003 QuoteYeah, but we're talking about the teenybopper phenomenon here, not people who have had successful careers for years, written their own songs and generally worked hard. Not that I'm saying CA or BS haven't worked hard...just that Shakira has worked harder and longer. I think that both CA and BS have worked hard and for many years to get to where they are. If you have seen CA's video of when she was on Star Search, you would understand. She was a talent at a very young age. Lots of competitions and training to get to where she is. I am sure that the competition to get on the MM club was horrendous. Singing, dancing, acting. I live in Florida. Orlando is flooded with kids who want to get into the Disney machine. The best coaches for all the disciplines. I would say that both have been groomed and trained for years. Whether people like their particular form of music or not, they definitely have a talent and have worked hard to get where they are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry81 10 #27 June 19, 2003 For some reason, the sight/sound of Britney makes my stomach turn. Really, don't know why, it just does. As for Christina, I agree that she was a kinky little biotch a couple of months ago, but now she's just an average looking girl (see attachment) who might have a good voice, but uses it for songs I couldn't care less about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #28 June 19, 2003 Christina started resembling Cruella De Vil too much. If she wasn't 5 feet tall and 80 pounds, she would've scared me! Brittany should never ever speak. She has to be the least intelligent celebrity out there. I like Shakira, though. It is sad how she had to "dumb down" her music, because she knew that her thoughtful lyrics that she writes in her own language would never sell here. I like her, even though she had to sell out. I would kill to be able to dance like her!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #29 June 19, 2003 QuoteWhether people like their particular form of music or not, they definitely have a talent and have worked hard to get where they are. Talent?...mmm..mmmm...well, ok, but this is the thing, if your 'talent' is not enough and you and your music suck, show some skin and POOF, sales go up, talent you said? no my friend. MONEY is the bottom line, if they had talent, no need to dress like a ho' to boost your record sales.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #30 June 19, 2003 QuoteSpears kept trying to put across this role-model image for little girls and then went ueber-sexy. Whatever vocal talent she had as a teen that got her famous has gone in the late-teens/early 20s female vocal shift (nature can be cruel to you girls). As long as Britney's next step is Penthouse, it doesn't matter if she can sing! -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #31 June 19, 2003 Quote, if they had talent, no need to dress like a ho' to boost your record sales. Now you are starting to sound like my dad (and I am old). Kinda like Elvis appearing on the Ed Sullivan show and they didn't show him from the hips down because he was so suggestive. "These young people are going to go to hay-ulll for dressing like that..." If a woman wants to walk out on stage and say "I'm hot, look at me", then I'm for it. Gone are the days when women couldn't be sexually agressive and had to be dishonest about themselves. I don't think that good looking, sexy women need to hide it. CA isn't my personal taste, but I think she has an incredibly powerful voice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #32 June 19, 2003 QuoteKinda like Elvis appearing on the Ed Sullivan show BLASPHEMY!!!!, how dare you compare THE KING to CA or BS?. I'm not saying that a woman CAN'T show some skin, I mean, if there is a balance between talent and skin, of course baby, example, Cher (I know she's old and stuff) but c'mon, she still rocks. But the ones who just sing catchy songs that will be forgotten in 2 hours, that's a different story.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chivo 0 #33 June 19, 2003 Yep, I'd go for Shakira too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #34 June 19, 2003 QuoteI'm not saying that a woman CAN'T show some skin, I mean, if there is a balance between talent and skin, of course baby, example, Cher (I know she's old and stuff) but c'mon, she still rocks. I don't think that a performer has to be everything to everyone. A singer does not have to write their music, play it, and sing it. Very few groups write all their music. A lot of singers just sing. CA is like that. That is her piece of the pie. As a matter of personal taste though, I'm not really a Cher fan. Not my taste in music. She doesn't have much of a range or projection. She tries to be sexy, but comes off as skanky. I agree that a performer should not try to replace talent with sex appeal. CA strikes me as too weird and edgy, so I don't necessary look at her as sexy, but I think she has a powerful vocal range and skill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #35 June 20, 2003 QuoteTHE KING Marketing and distribution. That's all. Nothing more. Don't get me wrong, some of his music I still listen to, but there were/are many more artists out there with equal or greater talent than CA, BS, or Elvis that without the publicity will never make it out of the bar/club scene. Personally, the more the person enjoys/uses the spotlight, the less I like them. Oh, yea, I did vote. I'm still a bit dizzy too....It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydivinMedic 0 #36 June 20, 2003 Shoot them both Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #37 June 20, 2003 Actually, Christina Aguilera's Stripped CD is one of my guilty pleasures. Her voice is absolutely amazing and she posesses some actual writing talent. As for the weight she's gained, I think she looks better for it. I don't like the waif look, I prefer dark-haired girls who have a body built for cuddling.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #38 June 20, 2003 another vote for shakira. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #39 June 20, 2003 QuotePersonally, the more the person enjoys/uses the spotlight, the less I like them. I just do not understand this at all. I am always happy at someones success. If it is working for them, it is all good. What would happen if your fav singer became unbelievably successful? They are talented and happening. Be happy for them. They are talented or they are not. Be happy that it is working for them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 144 #40 June 20, 2003 mmm Shakira "thank you for my breasts so small & humble - so you don't confuse them with mountains" - always amuses me Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
