[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> It seems so sad that some people only get the recognition of which they are
> worthy after their death (this was certainly the case with the stellar talent
> of Eva Cassidy); still, I like to think that people will continue to discover
> Kirsty's singular talent for songwriting, her lovely voice, and her
> formidable knack for glorious, multi-tracked vocal harmonies, which she
> invariably wrapped on the first take.
Let's hope so. She was someone who fellow artists and many critcs held
in very high regard, and also the kind of act who bubbled under the
consciousness of the record-buying public - never really selling huge
amounts or charting with every release, but always liable to have a hit
every so often. Her Best Of collection in '95 sold around 200,000
copies, which was one of the more pleasant surprises that year.
No doubt Fairytale Of New York (which I agree is the finest Christmas
single ever) will now be re-issued. It always was a popular track,
cropping up on Seasonal collections and getting airplay at this time of
year.
I can't face listening to any Kirsty at the moment, I think I need more
time to let this sink in.
Jason.
