The thrill is long gone

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Robotic vocals have no emotional impact. Some of the greatest vocal recordings of all time featured less-than-perfect vocals. Percy Sledge was out of tune on "When a Man Loves a Woman." Ben E. King was straining in the upper limits of his vocal range on "There Goes My Baby." Hank Williams' voice wasn't capable of vocal gymnastics, yet his songs pack a powerful emotional punch. The trick is to know when a flaw enhances a performance.

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Many of the older R&B artists were great live because the studio tricks that exist today were unavailable during their heydays. Some of these artists are still out there touring. B.B. King and Bobby "Blue" Bland come to mind.