KillerKu,
It is great to find another Ronettes fan. I regularly play “Be My Baby†and “Baby I love You,†plus a handful of other girl group songs. It might be my favorite sub-genre of pop music. Have you ever tried singing “He’s a Rebel†by the Crystals? It’s my all-time favorite. One day I’ll get it down, but it changes keys and does some other strange things that I can’t quite manage. The Zippers definitely managed it, though, and turned it into a power pop gem:
I’ve spent most of today practicing singing while employing your suggestions. They’ve been very helpful. Thanks for all your guidance and for your kind encouragement. One thing I noticed about the “invisible H†is that it tends to open up my mouth wider (vertically). This seems to improve my tone, while also raising my palette a bit. It is an excellent technique.
I gave Tequila another listen and realize that my pitch got slightly crazy on the bridge (“Take another shot of courage…â€). Getting that transition smoother will take some agility practice, which you suggested. I’ll start working on some exercises.
Does your handle have any connection to The Killer, Jerry Lee Lewis? I had to ask, especially since you have a deep knowledge of early rock.
Rock on,
Craig