In reply to Pat.

@Becky Goodhair - I was with you until you said she lacked the range then you showed yourself up as just an average joe with an opinion and no real technical insight on singer. Beyonce has a considerably bigger range than Whitney. 4 octaves vs 3 give or take a semitone or two.

Beyonce's problem is she is a perfectionist who sometimes struggles to strike the right balance between technique and emotive interpretation.

But on a purely technical level shes more skilled than just about any mainstream pop chick.