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PauloRich
I'm not sure why the Valerie Simpson vocal in the final released recordings persist. She's been really clear that as Tammi became more and more ill they had to record line by line and even word by word.
It makes sense that Valerie would sing the guide.
It seems Tammi wanted to complete all the songs and the love they all had for her meant they took as long as it took.
It's very doubtful Marvin was in the studio the whole time as there would be little he could do, so I think his words on the matter have been misinterpreted.
Personally, I think it's disengenous to Nick and Valerie and direspectful and harmful to Tammi's tenacity and legacy to keep the unfounded rumour going.
Tammi was very very ill and in a wheelchair. It's obvious her voice would sound different. She was facing death from a brain tumour and not the same singer as she was in 1966.
I really hope this rumour goes away and Tammi can be heralded for the incredible artist and vocalist she was right to the end, and Ashford and Simpson can be thanked for making sure Tammi's voice was on ALL the recordings.
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