The mind and the voice by themselves are not sufficient.
Anybody singing the blues is in a deep pit yelling for help.
I don't worry too much about the script, I just ad lib, like Pearl Bailey.
Gospel music rhythms are not African in origin, although I know that's what the jazz experts say.
Everybody needs somebody.
If you want me to sing this Christmas song with the feeling and the meaning, you better see if you can locate that check.