Fighter
Sometimes, the popular image of a young singer can make you forget just how good they are. In my case, this applied to Christina Aguilera. I didn’t take a lot of notice of her early hits. A pleasant pop song, a pretty American girl, that was about it. At least as far as I was concerned. She had been a child star, and like some others of her generation, her looks assured she got enough attention to keep her career going into her teens.
Then in 2002, still aged just 22, she released a new album, ‘Stripped’. As the singles were released from this, and I began to hear them played constantly on the radio, I had to completely reassess my opinion of her. The vocals were quite literally amazing. There was such power coming out, it was hard to marry the voice to that tiny frame. This was something special indeed, and with professional promotional videos taking the songs to a cinematic level too.
She continued her very successful career to this day. On the way, she managed (along with others) to do something rare. The cover of ‘Lady Marmalade’ with Pink. Li’l Kim, and Maya, took on a classic track, and equalled it. For some, it was better than the original, and the sexy, sassy video certainly made for great viewing. Here it is, as a bonus. Well done, Christina.
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This is a damn inspiring song. Makes me feel pumped and like I can do anything. And her voice is so powerful.
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I reckon she has always been underrated, V. A tiny woman, with the voice of a lion.
Best wishes, Pete.
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The voice of a lion, perfectly summary of her.
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I love both versions of Lady Marmalade!
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Me too, Gilly. I prefer the original to listen to- just. But the video of the cover version is spectacular!
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’ve always loved this artist .. She has a very special type of voice that just makes you feel you’ve just listened to a power force in the music world… Great blog about her my friend,,, take care, Laura
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Thanks very much, Laura. I am pleased that you liked her, and doubly pleased to see you back on the blogs.
Best wishes as always, Pete. x
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Indeed, my trusted good friend. I am slowly coming back around to the blogs here. Winter time is here and too much time on my hands now. Not doing the indoor gardening this year, but have as you’ve seen begun a Blog of Sorts on my YouTube. I just need to rid this blasted head cold so I can regain my voice again to get back to making them.. Take care, Laura
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Whatever you can manage will be alright with me, Laura.
I hope that your cold clears up soon.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Thank you Pete, I always know you’ll understand. I have missed this blog over the summer months. But, I had such a grand time outside all summer.
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Christina Aguilera has a fantastic voice. Like you, I didn’t pay much attention at first, but then!!!!
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Thanks, Peggy. I don’t think she bettered that 2002 period.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I absolutely LOVE Christina Aguilera’s voice! She is one of the most talented vocalists of all time in my opinion! I always amazed on how high of a octave she can reach. I always thought she was a hottie with that body and short self! Lol. Especially now with all those curves!🤤💖
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She’s a bit ‘skinny’ for me, Dani. I like Maya in the video, with those curvy thighs! (Wow!)
But she is undoubtedly a wonderful vocalist.
Best wishes, Pete. 🙂 x
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I love curvy women as well Pete but something about Christina makes me randy!😊
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Oh, me too! You and her together would make a powerful combination, honey! :0 xx
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Meow!!!💋💘
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Oh I wholeheartedly agree.
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She’s a powerhouse and a stunner. Perfect combination.
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The eye makeup on that first cover would make a good cover for a Science Fiction story!. But then if that career doesn’t work for her, she could just stay with singing! To say she is good at it is an understatement writ large.
Warmest regards, Theo
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Thanks, Theo. As a woman, she is not my type. Far too thin! But her voice is phenomenal.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I have to admit she’s not one of my favorites, but I do like Fighter, Lady Marmalade, and Beautiful.😊
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I mainly like the ‘big songs’ too. They show off her voice very well.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Glad you like her; she’s one of those I have had fun hating over the decades. Her voice drives me crazy. Pick a note and stay on it… 😉
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Haha! 🙂 We will both like the same thing one day, Cindy. I’m sure of that! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Our music tastes are not aligned, but so much else is, so who cares? 🙂
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Not me! xx
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Yes indeed, a very talented performer and singer….thanks for sharing these great videos!
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Thanks, John. She just kept getting better!
Best wishes, Pete.
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She is terrific!
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Glad you also like her, Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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One of my all time favourite singers and Albums. We have the dvd of the live concert she did to go with this album and she was amazing. Equally good if not better singing live.
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I have seen her sing this live on TV. She belted it large!
Glad you like her, FR.
Best wishes, Pete.
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