I’m just going to come right out and say it: the past had much lower standards for backup singer aesthetics. In general, performers of all stripe were allowed to be far uglier back in the day, but backup singers used to be hired strictly for their voices, which is adorable.
I scream at you for sharing
‘n I curse you just for caring
I hate the clothes you’re wearing, they’re so pretty
‘n I tell to not to see me
‘n I tell you not to feel me
‘n I make your life a drag, it’s such a pity
Sad glam can really break your heart.
Shameless self promotion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zcu3oSmL6s