Judging from what's in the charts today, I'd say she's just too good. I don't know what the actual reason is, maybe she hasn't been given the chance to do a solo record, maybe she has other preferences?
If there was a Patti Russo CD, I'm sure I'd buy it, if she did solo shows I'd probably buy a ticket. It was great to hear her sing an entire song on her own during Meat's last tour.
I'm sure everybody here appreciates her but what about the masses? There is another Patti who has a distinctive voice and who has released albums that got very positive reviews, yet they weren't very sucessful. I'm talking about Bruce Springsteen's wife Patti Scialfa.
Anyway, if you're really keen on pursuing a consistent, successful solo career, you can make it but that usually takes time, patience and proper promo. You'd probably have to change some of your priorities - which might be risky. It also takes someone who's willing to establish a particular artist. It seems as if many record labels nowadays play it safe and rather sell something else than voice and charisma.
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