GOOD ENGLISH IN SONG

In good singing, words aren’t decoration—they’re part of the job. This old‑school rant argues that when words are set to music, they should be worth hearing, and a singer who leaves you guessing what language they’re using still isn’t a finished artist.

Yes, English can be tricky, but so is any language if you won’t practice diction. The author especially roasts singers who hide muddy English behind “Italian‑ish” vowels and then act surprised when the audience is lost. The takeaway is simple: great vocal technique includes making the text intelligible—because music is supposed to serve the meaning, not bury it.