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According to Richard S. Ginell at Allmusic: " was at once one of the most beloved and controversial singers of the mid-20th century-beloved to her fans, devotees, and fellow singers ; controversial to critics who still accuse her of selling out her art to commerce and bad taste.
Her principal sin, apparently, was to cultivate a distinctive vocal style that was at home in all kinds of music, be it R & B, blues, jazz, middle of the road pop-and she probably would have made a fine gospel or country singer had she the time.
Hers was a gritty, salty, high-pitched voice, marked by absolute clarity of diction and clipped, bluesy phrasing ..."

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