In my review of Avalon's 'Open Mic Karaoke' album elsewhere this issue, I wondered whether that esteemed group was a good choice for the treatment. Looking at this one, I wonder again, only this time I’m a lot more certain in my opinion, that amateur church singers trying to do a BeBe & CeCe is not a good idea. The four tracks here are stone classics from BeBe and CeCe's halcyon years (1987 to 1991) and any mere mortal trying to do justice to these songs has no chance of sounding anywhere near convincing. 10 squares for the material, two for the idea – split the difference ….
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Posted by Kimmy in Myrtle Beach @ 04:01 on Dec 8 2005
I have to disagree with the above comment. My cousin sang a
Bebe and Cece Winans song at my sister's wedding and because
her voice is exceptionally beautiful, it was as if CeCe was
there singing it live.
I also sang a song from CeCe at my best friend's wedding. It
was 'For Always'. One lady, a complete stranger, came up to
me and said my voice was so beautiful that she could not
stop crying.
So, yes, Bebe and Cece Winans are extraordinary, but, there
are some average people out there that sing and 'do justice'
just as well.
Sorry you haven't gotten a chance to hear them.
I have to disagree with the above comment. My cousin sang a Bebe and Cece Winans song at my sister's wedding and because her voice is exceptionally beautiful, it was as if CeCe was there singing it live.
I also sang a song from CeCe at my best friend's wedding. It was 'For Always'. One lady, a complete stranger, came up to me and said my voice was so beautiful that she could not stop crying.
So, yes, Bebe and Cece Winans are extraordinary, but, there are some average people out there that sing and 'do justice' just as well.
Sorry you haven't gotten a chance to hear them.