Hometown girl? Check. Politically aware and active, generous with her time and energy & engaged with worthwhile causes? Check. Nice person? Undoubtedly; I'm sure she's a lovely person. She's recorded a lot of pleasant pop/rock music, she has an appealing voice, and at least one of her old 45s is a genuine classic. BUT...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN3wp4afAL4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-T5W-V7lr0
Can any of the readers here watch those two videos and then explain to me why someone whose understanding of her material, and her emotional investment in it, seems to be on a par with a little girl playing dress-up in a talent show should be feted for making a significant contribution to the tradition she's dabbling in? I've struggled with this for 20 years and I still don't understand.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN3wp4afAL4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-T5W-V7lr0
Can any of the readers here watch those two videos and then explain to me why someone whose understanding of her material, and her emotional investment in it, seems to be on a par with a little girl playing dress-up in a talent show should be feted for making a significant contribution to the tradition she's dabbling in? I've struggled with this for 20 years and I still don't understand.