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The first time I ever saw her was in this video:



I always thought, "Wow, she's got an amazing voice." Like, even as a kid, that voice stuck in my mind. But I didn't know that that was Lena Horne until recently, which is insane. LOL. I just thought she was that "Nice singing lady".

She sang one of my favourite Jazz songs ever, the very underrated "Out of Nowhere". It was sung by Bing Crosby (very nicely), but I love Lena's version the best. I heard it the first time one night in the early 2000's, on my way home from a family party. I loved it so much I actually remembered what it was called (I have a shoddy memory for song names). That song remained in my playist and I listened to it hundreds upon hundreds of times. It was the main song I listened to when I wrote "Hello! From Sunny Hamunaptra!". It's what I call one of my "Spirit songs". A song that makes the sound of my heart. Here it is.



Lena, honey. So many songs you sang that I loved. So many hours spent listening to your phenomenal voice and wishing, hoping, that I could sing even a bit as good as you. Your dulcet tones soothed my heart, wrapped around me, made me feel like the world was beautifu.

I will miss you! God Speed, Nice Lady.

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Date: 2010-05-10 12:41 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] hippiegal22.livejournal.com
I think one of the biggest problems the music industry faces right now is that they put all their eggs in one basket for flash-in-the-pans instead of finding raw talent like Lena's.

PS I always get nostalgic with old Sesame Street clips.

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Date: 2010-05-10 12:47 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] logansrogue.livejournal.com
The industry is an industry. It is not a culture. And this is sad, because for good music to happen, you need to cultivate a culture and a community. The Beatles were raw as a sack of potatoes when they were signed up. It was faith and investment that made them what they are today.

Today, you have one record to make it big. The second you're not returning, you're out on your arse. There is no possibility for growth or change. This makes me so sad.

Hopefully, with the internet, people will take the culture of music back from the music industry. It's all I can hope for.

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Date: 2010-05-10 12:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] hippiegal22.livejournal.com
I couldn't agree more. :)

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Date: 2010-05-10 02:30 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] hotclaws.livejournal.com
I blame American Idol for a lot of the talentless wannabes .She was a truly classy lady.

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Date: 2010-05-10 07:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] veronica-rich.livejournal.com
A.I. has produced a few good singers, but they're not always the seasons' winners. I think Kelly Clarkson is pretty good, and I remember Clay Aiken when he was trying out, before he was "made over" - his voice was always excellent. Adam Lambert, if he'll branch out just a little bit, has the potential for staying power (sort of like Elton John). But by and large, yeah, the "industry" of "be #1 or get out NOW" has screwed things up. Same with TV shows - look at all the old classics that wouldn't get past a first half-season now for low ratings. :-/

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Date: 2010-05-10 07:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] veronica-rich.livejournal.com
I remember Lena being on the Cosby Show when she was in her 60s, and she looked like she was maybe 40. She sang well and also had a great sense of humor, from what I recall of the episode. (Of course, I also know her singing from before then.) Rest in peace, lady.

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