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In reply to the discussion: I am a died-in-the-wool old fuddy-duddy, and i don't get all the fuss over Miley Cyrus. [View all]blogslut
(37,985 posts)That's why she added all the libidinous gyrations and backup dancers. Fortunately, she's always had decent taste when it comes to choosing songs.
As for Ms. Cyrus' performance last night, I watched the video this morning, having never heard or seen her perform before. I'm pretty sure she was doing what Madonna does: Compensating for inferior material and talent. I think her singing voice is adequate but she's not a very good dancer and that song is just bloody awful. She added libidinous gyrations, a suggestive outfit and backup dancers in wacky costumes. She got people talking and I'm pretty sure that was the objective.
Production values and sexuality have trumped talent since forever and let's not forget Elvis' wayward leg or Mick Jagger's skintight pants.