[dfwgator]

She inspired a whole generation of over-singers. And now everybody feels like they have to outdo her Star Spangled Banner performance, instead of singing it straight up like it should be.

[al baby]

LIKE

[Revolting cat!]

She inspired a whole generation of over-singers.

Ethel Merperson preceded Whitney. Who was it that said this about Ethel: "That's not singing, that's typing!" ? Truman Copote?