Here's a little tribute the the lady with the big, big voice, born April 19, 1940. The great GENYA RAVAN.
Ravan (pronounced "Raven") sounded like a "black bird," and her version of "Bird" starts softly, with a beautiful gospel touch, before rising into a crescendo of emotion. I told her I thought she was the real deal, and that Janis Joplin was just a "high wind." Genya did not choose to agree or disagree. She was, to paraphrase Dylan being a "diplomat." She kept mum and stroked her siamese cat. No, really. She had it on her shoulder for a while. Another was wandering around her apartment.
If you want to know more about Genya's amazing life and times (and see pix from her men's magazine days) get her autobiography.
I've always believed Genya to be one of the greatest female vocalists of all time. Just listen to what she does with that BIRD ON THE WIRE.
Bird on the Wire - listen on line or download
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