Now that I think about it. Her performance of "Jusui Negai" on DO, and her soft singing on Koufukuron single version would be close to "send shivers down my spine". I just don't...shiver that much. Of course, her powerful voice reaches deep into my soul, but since I listen to her all the time, I could be a bit desensitized - she's like the standard, and now I can't help but dismiss most female singers' voices as bland.
Also the Japanese language is another factor that prevents me from a fuller appreciation of the emotions she try to convey. I'm afraid of reading her lyrics...too honest...and I don't like the idea of letting artistic creation manipulate my emotions. So yeah, most of the time I simply have a good time with Ringo's music.
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