The Fierce Female Motown Singer

What makes a voice "pretty"? Does it have to be smooth, high, and girlish?

If so, I don't think any Motown singer below would always fit that definition.

To me, the best of the solo stars and (girl) group members sound wonderfully womanly. They bring intensity or a sense of hard-earned experience to their songs. If anyone has done them wrong, they'd strike back good with their voices.

Sometimes, an inoffensive timbre just won't cut it--"it" being listeners' souls. And sometimes, sharing the hurt with these artists is the most gratifying experience we fans can have.

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The Fierce Female Motown Singer