Chas, when I stated I was "Old and cantankerous," obviously, I was being facetious. If anything, my personality is exactly the opposite, and anyone that I've met on this and other forums will tell you that's the case, both online and in person.

I did not trash her entire performance, and in fact, if you go back and reread my statements, you will see that I applauded her vocal attributes, of which IMO, diction was not one of them. For the same reason, I do not like Joe Crocker's vocals, but I do like some of his songs, and there a few that I perform regularly.

I believe that every performer should bring the entire package to the forefront when performing a song, including diction. To me, this segment of the performance is what clarifies the story within the song, allowing the vocalist to communicate that song's story to his or her audience.

Now, because we disagree on this singer's vocal attributes, does this mean you're not going meet up with along the Intra Coastal Waterway this fall and tilt a few beers aboard the sailboat?

Gary