I've never met a man who could discuss Lyle Lovett's music without referring to Julia Roberts.
Here's a man with an amazing voice and equally amazing writing skills - and the only comment Snargle makes has to do with a very brief marriage over ten years ago. It's the only thing that some people find interesting about a very good musician.
I would never be able to guess what Roberts thought of him. I have to admit that as a fan, I'm biased - but when Lyle Lovett sings, he becomes one of the handsomest men I've ever heard. I like the way he talks about people and places. I like the respect he shows for his audience. I like the way he showcases other artists. I like the lyrics and music he writes, and I like the way he performs it.
If someone can give me all that, I don't give a damn about his hair.
Which takes me back to the original point. The voice arises from internal organs, not external ones. The face, in general, is not tied to the voice.
When you look for new music to listen to, do we look at pictures of musicians, or do we listen to the music? I have to wonder how many really good musicians we never hear because they look wrong.
