Interesting you should say that!
I produced a Singer who wanted SO MUCH to sound like Whitney that she was imitating her. As I sat under the headphones, I could hear all the breaks and “tricks” and I KNEW exactly what she was up to. her Manager, who had worked with Clive, kept urging her on and encouraging her to do this stuff.
Every time I tried to say something, I got squashed.
They knew what they wanted, and even though I was the producer and had over twenty years Vocal Training and Experience, it was as if I knew NOTHING.
Needless to say, the Recording went NOWHERE.
Too bad. Sounds like all they wanted was a new artist with a marketable sound, and a new contract with upside down “points” on their side at any expense, Artist’s voice be damned!
I sure you have many good stories to share over a glass of wine or tea if you will. Quite an interesting field of work.
I’m hoping Pink won’t burn up her lungs too early. Her talent is wonderful and she can write.