If I’m perfectly honest with myself, I have probably had a mild crush on each of the six ladies below at one point or another. The accompanying tracks are the ones which I feel really seal the deal for me. If I found myself in the presence of any of them even today, I would certainly flip out and make an ass of myself. They’ve all got a great set of pipes, that’s for sure. I’ll swap you two Beyoncés, half a dozen Kelly Clarksons, three Avril Lavignes, the entire Mariah Carey musical library, and a six-pack of Bud for just ONE Sharleen Spiteri, kid.

Nicole Blackman, American, born 1971
performance artist, poet, author, vocalist

The Golden Palominos “Drown”

Elizabeth Fraser, Scottish, born 1963
former Cocteau Twins singer

Cocteau Twins “My Truth”

Toni Halliday, British, born 1964
former Curve singer

Curve “Frozen”

Sharleen Spiteri, Scottish, born 1967
lead singer of Texas

Texas “Dream Hotel”

Tracey Thorn, British, born 1962
singer of Everything But The Girl

Massive Attack “Protection”

Anka Wolbert, Dutch
former keyboardist/singer of Xymox

Xymox “Imagination”

There is a particular kind of magic that occurs when, as a child, you discover the world of music. I’m sure that plenty of academics have explored the relationship between early childhood and music, but even a casual observer can see the joy a child feels when interacting with song.

For me, my earliest memories of music come from being in church with my mother. After that I was introduced to the songs of the 50s and 60s that my parents grew up with, followed in short order by the contemporary music of the early 80s.

I know from my own childhood, that discovering the world of music beyond children’s songs was a huge step forward in learning how to entertain myself, because I had no friends.

Obviously, these kids are in the same boat.

I find it ultra creepy that this kid knows this song, and seems to know what it’s about.

Um, if I’m not mistaken, the word “better” has the letter “T” in it.

Question: Does anyone know if this was done before or after the Autism diagnosis was confirmed?

In all seriousness, I hope that some part of this video was cut off and that part involved her father storming into the room and putting a stop to this. Now.

Change I can believe in.