the song, not the singer: electro shakira

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Ever heard a song and thought, "Great song, wrong singer"? Shakira did two songs live on Saturday Night Live last night, both of which seemed amazing (first "She Wolf" embedded below, hopefully you'll be able to see it). And yet all the way through, I could only think "I wish someone else were doing this song," and I can't quite put my finger on why. Her earnest showmanship? No, I attribute something similar to Kylie. Her earthy sexuality? Maybe that's it. What do you think?

Yes, yes, I know this was a big hit in the UK in September, but this was the first time I heard it. The other song, "Did It Again," was simliarly great but not.