I think the problem with Lynda as lead is, unlike Diana that had a "pop" voice, and Jean that had a "soul" voice, Lynda had no identity or definition. Diana was a good singer. She gave it to you straight forward. Hearing Diana in concert was just like hearing her on record. With Jean, you had a vocalist. Someone that could interpret a line, and give you riffs.
With Lynda, I'm not sure what she could have done to make the group stand out again. It was a few years away, but listen to the Emotions "Rejoice" LP. Maybe something like "A Feeling Is" might have worked for the MJC lineup, had it ever come to fruition.
https://youtu.be/CfLeTc8wESo
None of this is to say Lynda couldn't sing. I just don't think she had the right SOUND.
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