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Interview: Sue Raney (Part 2)

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Marc Myers
Nov 06, 2012
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What makes vocalist Sue Raney special? First and foremost, she uses her intonation like a fine net that renders you immobile. As Sue sings, she has this way of commanding attention by wrapping a lyric around her finger without ever becoming possessive about the story. What's more, she lays back in just the right places, adding a breathiness to her voice…

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