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• littlefox
  September 7th, 2009 on 9:34 am

  They all came along way

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• littlefox
  September 7th, 2009 on 9:35 am

  I wish LeToya had a chance to sing lead back then. She would have progressed eve more

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• arc22
  September 7th, 2009 on 9:36 am

  After looking at that performance Beyonce wasn’t ready either. She interacted with the crowd nicely but that was a rough vocal performance. I think many don’t realize it takes diligence, practice and time for many singers to become powerhouse performers. Beyonce worked out her Kinks in DC4 1st and 2nd eras. Toya worked out hers out in her first solo era. And sadly, some never work them out.

  I think all the girls could have benefited from being able to sing lead. Different songs need different voices. Latavia could have killed Temptations. Bee was struggling to sing those low notes,while latavia would have done them effortlessly.

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• candi4eva
  September 7th, 2009 on 9:36 am

  I couldn’t agree more. I truly believe that having no leads while in DC played a huge role in Toya’s lack of confidence in herself when it came down to going solo. If she had been able to experience what it’s like to hold a song/performance down while the others did back vocals, she would’ve been ready to go from the first album.

  All of the original members of the group were in developmental stages as far as vocals and performance are concerned (BEYONCE INCLUDED!!)…Since she got the bulk of the leads and numerous opportunities to carry songs/performances, she was able to craft and develop her skills as an overall entertainer much more than the others did. As for Kelly, sometimes I just don’t know how to critique her … she’s talented (and they ALL are), but she’s still struggling live…watching her perform in my country at the Miss Universe Pageant was slightly uncomfortable because the shakiness was so evident. It’s funny because her body language and stage presence exude great confidence, but the vocals sounded like every note was clinging onto the edge …Hopefully, she improves because at this point in her career, there’s really no excuse.

  Link to Kelly’s performance at Miss Universe:
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v8LkkonW1Y

  Toya just came out the gate 3 years ago and look at the vast improvement she’s made already …and yet, this is the one who was supposed to be the “tone deaf” member of the group…

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  • dual
    September 7th, 2009 on 9:37 am

    That was horrible

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• danny
  September 7th, 2009 on 9:39 am

  where the promo at dammit

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• MaMaDou
  September 7th, 2009 on 9:40 am

  Love this song. My favorite out of the Writings on The Wall album

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