Post by petrolino on Nov 3, 2020 17:02:56 GMT
Connie Smith In Her Own Words
'Nearly every description of Connie Smith begins with radiant comments about her voice. Cited by many as a favorite, the singer impresses crowds with her astonishing combination of tone, power, phrasing, and emotion each time she performs.
Smith’s greatness, however, extends beyond vocal brilliance. It encompasses her song selection, her connection to great musicians (especially steel guitarists), her classy demeanor, and a spiritual bearing that serves as her foundation. She became one of country music’s most admired artists not because of one of her talents, but because of how they form such a distinct whole.
For Connie Smith, her occasional reluctance to embrace celebrity marked her career almost as much as her inimitable talents. After launching her career with a debut #1 single, Smith at times looked upon stardom with ambivalence. She didn’t focus on scaling the heights of the entertainment industry with the single-minded tenacity shown by some artists of her generation. She struggled with the demands of her career, especially leaving her children to travel and perform. These internal dilemmas interrupted her momentum but brought depth to her music’s emotional content.'
Smith’s greatness, however, extends beyond vocal brilliance. It encompasses her song selection, her connection to great musicians (especially steel guitarists), her classy demeanor, and a spiritual bearing that serves as her foundation. She became one of country music’s most admired artists not because of one of her talents, but because of how they form such a distinct whole.
For Connie Smith, her occasional reluctance to embrace celebrity marked her career almost as much as her inimitable talents. After launching her career with a debut #1 single, Smith at times looked upon stardom with ambivalence. She didn’t focus on scaling the heights of the entertainment industry with the single-minded tenacity shown by some artists of her generation. She struggled with the demands of her career, especially leaving her children to travel and perform. These internal dilemmas interrupted her momentum but brought depth to her music’s emotional content.'
- RCA Studio B
'Connie Smith - Yesteryear In Nashville' (1982, Documentary)