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Posted by Jim in Holmes Pa. @ 04:04 on Aug 9 2020
I saw a few of Tami's videos in the 80s when I was on vacation in another city. I was unfamiliar with her from the Christian radio in Philadelphia which I frequently listened to. They only played the top current artists repeatly.
I thought she was great when I heard her. I liked her style and thought she was going to make it big.I believe she just was never given the "great song" that would have been her breakthrough recording, tailored to her personal style. That's what it really amounts to. Others that are less talented make it only because of their hit song.
I do believe Tami sings better than 99 and 44/100% of us regular people and honestly better than other artist for sure, including honestly MW himself who is a giant in this business.
Look how many artist have their voices altered electronically modified double tracked hidden by harmonies etc. There's many ways to do it. When your really belting it out in the open there's no where to hide. Truthfully what some call an imperfection others may like the way the song is delivered.
In summary,
I searched from time to time on the internet for this artist over the years. But being so long ago I couldn't exactly remember her name. I thought her name was probably Tammy G_____ ?Wasn't sure.
I did rejoice however when I discovered her again.Because I love music.
I thanked the Lord of course wouldn't you
I saw a few of Tami's videos in the 80s when I was on vacation in another city. I was unfamiliar with her from the Christian radio in Philadelphia which I frequently listened to. They only played the top current artists repeatly.
I thought she was great when I heard her. I liked her style and thought she was going to make it big.I believe she just was never given the "great song" that would have been her breakthrough recording, tailored to her personal style. That's what it really amounts to. Others that are less talented make it only because of their hit song.
I do believe Tami sings better than 99 and 44/100% of us regular people and honestly better than other artist for sure, including honestly MW himself who is a giant in this business.
Look how many artist have their voices altered electronically modified double tracked hidden by harmonies etc. There's many ways to do it. When your really belting it out in the open there's no where to hide. Truthfully what some call an imperfection others may like the way the song is delivered.
In summary,
I searched from time to time on the internet for this artist over the years. But being so long ago I couldn't exactly remember her name. I thought her name was probably Tammy G_____ ?Wasn't sure.
I did rejoice however when I discovered her again.Because I love music.
I thanked the Lord of course wouldn't you
Posted by Don in state of Delaware @ 18:52 on Dec 11 2014
I was not too familliar with this artist, but realized that she covered songs written by welll known husband and wife team Michael W. & Debbie Smith. Tami got signed to Light label by very well known gospel singer/songwriter Ralph Carmichael who gave us the popular recorded song "Pass It On". Tami may not be your most top voted female gospel artist, however, some of her songs capture attention.
This album is filled with top notch musicians that are
associated with other top CCM artists. Top CCM
artist Michael W. Smith begins the list, he provides
bgvs as well. Shane Keister and Jon Goin are some other familiar musician names that join the list.
"You'll Never Be Free" is an outstanding album cut.
Side 2 starter songs were written by Michael W. &
Debbie Smith; Michael should have recorded "You Can Try", the music score has his name written all
over it. The album title is a great song, but Tami's
vocals seem to miss the mark to carry the song to it's full potential. I had heard the closing song on side 2 "When You're Following Jesus...." it may have been sung by another artist: The words to the song will stick. Tami entered the ccm scene when it was
reaching high peak in its genre. God Bless, Don
I was not too familliar with this artist, but realized that she covered songs written by welll known husband and wife team Michael W. & Debbie Smith. Tami got signed to Light label by very well known gospel singer/songwriter Ralph Carmichael who gave us the popular recorded song "Pass It On". Tami may not be your most top voted female gospel artist, however, some of her songs capture attention.
This album is filled with top notch musicians that are
associated with other top CCM artists. Top CCM
artist Michael W. Smith begins the list, he provides
bgvs as well. Shane Keister and Jon Goin are some other familiar musician names that join the list.
"You'll Never Be Free" is an outstanding album cut.
Side 2 starter songs were written by Michael W. &
Debbie Smith; Michael should have recorded "You Can Try", the music score has his name written all
over it. The album title is a great song, but Tami's
vocals seem to miss the mark to carry the song to it's full potential. I had heard the closing song on side 2 "When You're Following Jesus...." it may have been sung by another artist: The words to the song will stick. Tami entered the ccm scene when it was
reaching high peak in its genre. God Bless, Don
Reply by Jim in Philadelphia @ 00:28 on Aug 11 2020
This girl was a real talent. I first saw her videos when I was on vacation in the 1980s. I was unfamiliar with her because the Christian radio in phila. played only the top charted artist.
I thought she was great and going to make it big in Christian music.
I think it comes down to not be given a great hit song that would have been a breakthrough record.Less talented people have made it because they had a great song.
As far as Celebration is concerned it's a song that reminds me a little of Sing Your Praise to the Lord by Amy Grant released in 82. Tami did a great job singing this song Celebration. She can certainly sustain a note.
Any perceived imperfection could have been drowned out by background harmonies or overdubbing, doubletracking etc.or just singing that part differently. As you notice when Amy sings her hit song she has help.
I think this Album is definitely worth listening to.
Jim
This girl was a real talent. I first saw her videos when I was on vacation in the 1980s. I was unfamiliar with her because the Christian radio in phila. played only the top charted artist.
I thought she was great and going to make it big in Christian music.
I think it comes down to not be given a great hit song that would have been a breakthrough record.Less talented people have made it because they had a great song.
As far as Celebration is concerned it's a song that reminds me a little of Sing Your Praise to the Lord by Amy Grant released in 82. Tami did a great job singing this song Celebration. She can certainly sustain a note.
Any perceived imperfection could have been drowned out by background harmonies or overdubbing, doubletracking etc.or just singing that part differently. As you notice when Amy sings her hit song she has help.
I think this Album is definitely worth listening to.
Jim
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I always felt Tami was never given a great hit song. If she had one her other songs would have gotten more airplay.
She really nailed the bridge of Friends. I can't imagine anyone doing it better.
When you think she was only 20 when she made this album. Pretty good.