torch singer

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A singer, typically a woman, who sings sentimental songs about unrequited love.

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  • She worked as a torch singer, singing blues ballads in a nightclub.
  • The club owner was looking for a classic torch singer to captivate his audience.
  • Her powerful, emotional voice makes her a quintessential torch singer.
  • Many famous jazz vocalists started their careers as torch singers.
  • He wrote a heartbreaking song, perfect for a torch singer to perform.
  • The audience was moved to tears by the torch singer's rendition of the love ballad.
  • Is she more of a pop star or a traditional torch singer?
  • Her latest album features several tracks that evoke the classic torch singer style.
  • Even in modern music, you can find artists channeling the spirit of a torch singer.
  • The smoky atmosphere of the bar was perfect for a melancholic torch singer.