Why Scottish artists and groups sound like Americans when they sing and play

  1) Marie McLaughlin , under her stage name, Lulu ,  who scored her only one US pop hit "To Sir With Love" as a one-hit wonder from the 1960s,   may have intentionally modified her accent to fit in with the American music scene and appeal to a wider audience. This was a common practice for many British artists at the time, as American music was more popular and profitable. 2) Lulu may have received vocal training or coaching to help her achieve a more American sound. This could have included techniques to soften her Scottish accent or mimic American pronunciation. 3) The song "To Sir With Love" was written for the film of the same name, which is set in London. As the song was written for a British film, it's possible that Lulu and the music producers wanted to maintain a more neutral accent to fit the context of the song. 4) Lulu may have been influenced by American pop soul singers and tried to imitate their style and sound, leading to her sounding more Ameri...

 There could be a few reasons why Eliza Janet Thomson , also known as Barry St. John , sang without a Scottish accent while working as a solo pop music artist and session singer. Here are a few possible explanations: 1. Musical style: It is common for musicians to adapt their vocal style and accent to fit the genre and style of music they are performing. In the case of Barry St. John, who in 1968 released her only one album, "According to St. John" , she had been singing in a more mainstream pop soul style, which typically does not require a strong Scottish accent. 2. Audience appeal: As a Scottish artist, Barry St. John may have wanted to appeal to a broader audience, and singing without a strong accent could make her music more accessible to listeners outside of Scotland. 3. Studio recordings: When recording in a professional studio, artists often have the opportunity to re-record and perfect their vocals. This may have allowed Barry St. John to fine-tune her accent and voc...