T'Pau was formed in 1986 in Shrewsbury, England, and enjoyed their biggest success in the late 80s with their hit song "China in Your Hand". Their lead singer, Carol Decker, has a unique vocal style that blends power and range, making her an inspiration to many aspiring singers.

To learn how to sing like Carol Decker, one needs to develop strong vocal control, range, and stage presence. Carol is known for her ability to juxtapose her strong, powerful voice with more delicate, controlled passages in her songs, and this is something worth practicing to achieve.

One important aspect to focus on is breathing, which should come in from the diaphragm and then delivered through an open mouth. This produces a stronger, more controlled voice, and is essential for achieving Carol’s unique vocal style. Singing Carrots’ articles explain the basics of breathing, voice types, and voice registers, as well as tips for avoiding constriction and vocal damage.

Another important skill to learn is how to enunciate words properly to avoid strain and allow for clear communication to the audience. Several articles in Singing Carrots' archive offer tips to improve your articulation while singing, such as the Finger Bite exercise.

Using singing tools like Singing Carrots' Vocal Pitch Monitor can help monitor and improve vocal control. And the Pitch Training tool provides interactive methods to train different aspects of your singing.

It's also important to select songs that will highlight your vocal range and style, like “China in Your Hand” or “Heart and Soul”. Using Singing Carrots' song search and song-book tools can help identify and organize the songs you should be practicing.

In addition to developing vocal talent, a strong stage presence is essential to stand out during a performance. Some recommended Singing Carrots resources to improve performance skills include the Relaxing Breath video and the Stage Tips video, which give advice on how to overcome stage fright and delivering an impactful live performance.

Following these tips and using the provided resources will put you on the path to singing like Carol Decker. Remember to keep practicing and experimenting with your voice to develop your own unique style. Good luck!