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     Erasure / In Your Arms...The enduring British duo make
the move to Maverick, offering one of its distinctive,
often-copied, synth-pop songs. In its original version, "In
Your Arms" is a sweet midtempo ballad, though "Love To
Infinity" has transformed the tune into a festive disco anthem
that will easily nudge it into the winner's circle of clubland
and maybe even pop - crossover radio. On both versions of the
song, Andy Bell is the picture of suave and soulful romance,
displaying a mature way with words, while partner Vince Clarke
is as shrewd a melody writer as ever. This is from their
forthcoming album "Cowboy."

     On another note, that is not as dance driven, but has a
fabulous sound to drive you to parallel Tina Turner is the
album "Smokin' " by Denise La Salle. This album has some "heart
and soul" grooves that will make you stand up on that soap box
and sing. Her striking likeness to Tina Turner is breath
taking. Not that she doesn't have a distinct style of her own,
this is just how remarkable this album sounds. I was mesmerized
by her voice and the ability to draw my imagination to another
place. She truly has a remarkable album. Worth your time and
money.

     Questions: I notice that you wear very "high" heels when
you perform. Why is that? I guess that my answer would have
to be that it is just my "trade mark". I have this ability to
walk, not to mention dance, in heels that are no less than 5
inches. Some are more and very few are less. I just enjoy being
taller than everyone. I saw your picture on the Internet and
was curious if you ever perform at straight bars? I've had the
opportunity to perform at straight bars on occasion. Straight
people enjoy being entertained just the same as anyone else.
Hate to discriminate!

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( raven@rainbow-akron.com )....... Raven