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Fell in Love With a Boy

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Ok. The other two are entitled to their opinion about her being horrible or whatever but the fact is they just aren't of that vocal style or genre. Should she be on MTV? Probably not, but primarily because MTV does not normally promote any other genre's besides the default Rock, Rap, Pop, and R&B. If you love that older 70's kind of blues sound this would fit you perfectly. She is very talented for her age. Her songs range from the the slower type as "For the Love of You" to the more upbeat "Super Duper Love". So. In conclusion if you a type of person that expands their music collection for the love it, or are just a huge fan of that kind of 70's sound with the blues vocal style this is for you. If not you'll just have a view like the others who seemed to have focused on her single which generally isn't even the focus of the artist and is rather the record companies general song used to introduce an artist.

The Soul Sessions is essentially a live album. Almost all tracks were done in real-time recording, but enough about the recording process; it is the end product -- the luscious, beautifully done songs -- that is the essence of this album. Anyone with any interest in actually listening a great new voice (Stone) turn old classics/standards and improve upon them (and turn them into viable singles), and transform current songs (the White Stripes cover) into a new beasts. Stone's style makes any cover seem original. The White Stripes themselves cover old classics such as Death Letter by Son House, Leadbelly, Dylan, and Captain Beefheart to name a few, so no point in arguing coverage details. Joss Stone's album was not manufactured, it was recorded, and beautifully at that. She has potential, but what she does next is the true test. In the vain of great singers who started as cover artists (Jeff Buckley, Elisabeth Fraser, Sinead O'Connor), it is what they can do on their own that solidifies their stock as true musicians and not just a great sound. This album is great, the new tracks, especially the live cut, are chillingly good. Much love the Joss Stone and to everyone.

It's not enough that we listen to countless rappers steal lyrics, cords, and whole bars of rock to use in some studio designed crap that doesn't resemble the closest bit of musical talent, but now whole songs. The White Stripes make a point of playing raw original rock influenced by blues and even country while paying homage to the great rock of the past. Joss Stone emasculated the song, and twisted it into another cookie cutter Mariah Carey rip off to whine to. How many different sounds can we get out of her lungs and call it crooning...Wow, maybe if she played any of the music herself I could at least respect that, but like all R&B and rappers alike, that's just too much work. Steal it, that's the easy way out.

I'm shocked at the reviews of this single. This song has really caught on to me. I think Joss has an unusual sounding voice that makes her special, new talent. Who cares if she remakes songs? A lot of artists do that, some of them being very reputable artists. I wish Joss the best, I think she has some real talent.

I heard Joss Stone's song on a famous music television and since then, my cd player's been tired of playing it again and again. Those of you who like nu-soul will love this cd. The beat is tremendous,Joss's voice is amazing, it makes you fell like dancing, put on some nice 70's like clothes, and head up to Studio 54. I don't have anything else to say but buy this cd, you won't regret it.

Joss' cover of Jack Whyte's tune is superior to the original in every way. A stronger voice, a funkier arrangement and a better (more subtle) guitarist in Little Beaver. This was one of the highlights of the Soul Sessions, a cd filled with highlights. The White Stripes' original sounds bland and predictable next to Joss.

Looking forward to her upcoming disc of originals.

Her cover of the White Stripes "Fell in Love with a Girl" is unnecessary and awful, to be kind. Rather than listen to a cover of this "classic," go buy the real thing and forget about Joss Stone.

Until Joss Stone comes up with her own songs, she will forever be a hack. I would much rather listen to artists with original material than her crap.

Although Joss Stone does have an intriguing voice, her cover of "Fell in Love with a Girl" isn't worth buying or even listening to on TV. She took a great song and made it into a waste of time. If she's going to continue messing up songs, she should at least wait until she builds a somewhat decent fanbase so there will be people who don't want to smack her upside the head.

No question about it; this is one of the worst things I've ever heard. The process here was to start with a good song ("Fell in love with a girl" by the White Stripes), remove all redeeming qualities, and then slather a mind-numbingly thick layer of homogenized faux-soul over the top of it all. The singer has talent, but her singing style and pronunciations are bizarrely affected, as if someone required her to sing and receive a root canal in-studio at the same time.

Very, very embarrassing for all concerned.