Singing is a fascinating thing to consider. The voice; the song; the ornamentation; the accompaniment; the emotion; the singer's commitment. It's all on display. There are surprises in the final analysis.
It turns out that deep, rock-solid sincerity, and an emotional commitment to the song that is totally heartfelt and perfectly expressed, are more important than a great voice presented in an emotional vacuum.
Chet obviously loved these songs, and he understood them, and he needed to share them. The results are wonderful.
I think that it was Ornette Coleman that said, "It's crazy, but the guy doesn't have much of a voice, yet when you listen to him sing the songs, he makes you cry." (Or something to that effect. I ain't Sheldon from BBT.
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