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The art of background vocals:

-Choosing your vocal talent
-Where to have the background vocals in the song
-Voicing the parts
-Stay out of the way of the lead singer!
-Blending with other singers
-Masking weaknesses in the background group
-Making the endings of words cleaner
-Flying in vocals from one section to another
-Background vocals in live performance
-Hearing yourself on stage

Curtis King Jr., famous background vocalist (Madonna, Celine Dion, Luther Vandross, B-52's). Jon and Curtis have sung on many TV soundtracks, songs, and commercials together.