I always try to get back to the original source of the song. It's not always there in the sheet music, which is sometimes just a sketchy blueprint of what the song is about.
For me, there is no point in doing a duet unless it is organic or there is an emotional thru line.
Certainly the most requested song in performance is 'Love is Here to Stay,' and that is a favorite for me.
Sinatra is so connected with the persona of the 'Guys and Dolls' characters even though he had great conflicts with Frank Loesser personally.
It's great when people have the confidence to discuss their sexuality if it works for them. I can't fault someone for not coming out, because I don't know their journey, what scares them, what's at stake, or how it will affect their personal life or family.
I've certainly developed as a vocalist. I find my early recordings very difficult to listen to.
I wake up every day and count blessings.
