When you take a moment to think about the various sounds and musical expressions that have really made a difference in popular music, not just in one place but across the entire globe, it's almost impossible, you know, to avoid bringing to mind a particular artist who stands out. His way of singing, the tunes he creates, and the very special manner in which his musical creations seem to reach out and genuinely connect with a great many individuals, all of these aspects have, in some respects, left a

