Get ready to crank up the volume and feel the soul-shaking, microphone-melting energy of two legendary vocalists in the latest episode of The Unforgettable Voice, a segment of the Electric Secrets variety podcast!

Hosted by the ever-charismatic Scott Leon Smith and featuring vocal expert Lori Turner, this episode dives headfirst into the raw, unfiltered power of Janis Joplin and Tina Turner. Recorded live at the vibrant Richland Academy of the Arts in Mansfield, Ohio—where young performers are crafting their own vocal magic, this episode is a high-octane tribute to two women who broke every rule in the vocal handbook and still left audiences begging for more.

Expect laughs, insights, and a whole lotta passion as Scott and Lori unpack what makes these voices unforgettable.

• Janis Joplin’s Banshee Wail Meets Heartfelt Ballads: Scott and Lori explore how Janis Joplin’s gritty, blues-rock scream in hits like “Piece of My Heart” wasn’t just chaos; it was a deliberate, passionate choice. From her surprising soft and gentle moments on a Dick Cavett talk show to her raw socio-political protest through sound, Janis redefined what it meant to sing the blues as a white woman in the 60s.

• Tina Turner’s Full-Body Fire: Lori breaks down Tina’s electrifying vocal attack, which surges from the soles of her feet to the top of her range. Whether she’s shimmying through “Proud Mary” or belting out “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” Tina’s storytelling and physicality set her apart. Plus, Scott can’t resist geeking out over her iconic role as the villain in Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome ... because who else sings a Bond theme and rules a post-apocalyptic wasteland?

• Why We Need More Voices Like These: In a world of overproduced pop, Scott and Lori lament the lack of passion in today’s music scene. They draw parallels to modern artists like Amy Winehouse, Pink, and Lady Gaga, who carry the torch of raw authenticity, and speculate on where Janis and Tina would fit in today’s image-obsessed industry.

• Passion Trumps Perfection: Janis and Tina prove that raw, unpolished emotion can outshine technically “perfect” vocals, drawing listeners in with their heart and soul.

• Vocal Choices Define Artistry: Both singers made deliberate stylistic choices: Janis with her raspy protest and Tina with her full-body power, showing that knowing your instrument is key to iconic performances.

• Storytelling Is King: From Janis’s socio-political screams to Tina’s narrative-driven performances, their ability to tell stories through song remains a gold standard for artists today.

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