Wayne Newton and K.D. Lang -- the eerie similarities

[Auggie27]

Wayne Newton and K.D. Lang -- the eerie similarities#1

Posted: 12/25/07 at 12:01pm

Nothing new here, but every Christmas -- the only time I really hear Wayne -- I notice how much Ms. Lang's homage to Mr. Newton's smoother than a baby's bottom legato almost becomes imitation. She has famously listed his vocal style as an influence (along with Karen Carpenter and Johnny Mathis), so I'm hardly making a startling observation. But this morning, hearing Wayne warble "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" the similarity to K.D. was just uncanny. Take a new listen if you haven't for a while.

It's always revelatory how many performers whose style is perceived to be kitche made indelible impact on others. As Rolling Stone notes, The Carpenters' vocals influenced indie rock style like that of The Cardigans and Stereolab.

"I'm a comedian, but in my spare time, things bother me." Garry Shandling

[supportivemom]

re: Wayne Newton and K.D. Lang -- the eerie similarities#2

Posted: 12/25/07 at 12:14pm

Personally, I think kd's voice is MUCH better. I once heard her sing Roy Orbison's Crying and it was absolutely amazing! I can understand why she liked Karen Carpenter because Karen had a pure, rich voice.

[misschung]

re: Wayne Newton and K.D. Lang -- the eerie similarities#2

Posted: 12/25/07 at 5:08pm

I thought you were going to discuss the similarities in their appearance.

The morning star always gets wonderful bright the minute before it has to go --doesn't it?

[DMsquared2]

re: Wayne Newton and K.D. Lang -- the eerie similarities#3

Posted: 12/25/07 at 9:30pm

I thought that too but then I remembered this guy:

[Jane2]

re: Wayne Newton and K.D. Lang -- the eerie similarities#4

Posted: 12/25/07 at 9:47pm

I definitely hear the similarity. But only in Wayne Newton's very early singing, like in Danke however you spell the rest. KD's voice far transcends the barely speaking that Newton does on stage now!

<-----I'M TOTES ROLLING MY EYES

[misschung]

re: Wayne Newton and K.D. Lang -- the eerie similarities#5

Posted: 12/26/07 at 9:34am

very true, DM

The morning star always gets wonderful bright the minute before it has to go --doesn't it?

[FindingNamo]

re: Wayne Newton and K.D. Lang -- the eerie similarities#6

Posted: 12/26/07 at 9:56pm

"I once heard her sing Roy Orbison's Crying"

Who hasn't? Seriously.

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