Dueling Trio
Last night, each contestant was shown being feted in the hometowns with various honors bestowed, from streets named in their honor to their own star at the local mall.
Each prospective idol was given three chances to wow the voting public with songs chosen by one of the judges, one of the producers and the last being their own choice.
Jordin started out with Simon’s choice “Wishing on a Star” by Rolls Royce, who Jordin would later barely be able to identify as a group from the 70’s. She did a good job, but why Simon chose a decidedly disco song for her, when they all failed so miserably with that genre already, is beyond me. But, Jordin’s got star quality and she managed to pull it off quite nicely!
Blake came out next with “Roxanne” by Sting, which was Paula’s choice. Paula no doubt hears that similarity to a young Sting that I hear (but my kids tell me I’m crazy). Blake was also in good form and did a great job.
Melinda sang Randy’s choice: “I Believe in You and Me” that was originally sung by Whitney Houston. All the talk all season about taking on the kings and queens of music and he chooses a Whitney classic. I was a little disappointed. She sang it technically well, but there wasn’t a lot of feeling to it. I was hoping she would pour some emotion into it, but that didn’t happen. Judges were pleased.
Jordin’s next song was “She Works Hard for the Money”, a Donna Summer classic (also from the disco era). Again, complaints all season about taking on songs with adult emotions and the choice is “sing this song about a hooker”. Alas, because Jordin has star quality, she again pulled it off.
Blake came out next with Maroon 5’s “This Love” – right up his alley and totally appropriate for his vocal styles. He did a fabulous job.
Melinda’s next selected song was “Nutbush City Limits” by Ike and Tina Turner. I personally had never heard this song, but then again, not a big Ike and Tina fan (I must have sensed the abuse early on). However, Melinda did an outstanding job --- a little more of herself in this performance.
Jordin’s personal choice was “I Who Have Nothing”. Most people remember Tom Jones singing this (the first time around). I can understand why this might be her favorite song. I can picture a tiny Jordin practicing this in front of a mirror. Although it has an adult tone, she again managed to pull it off. Judges agreed.
Blake’s personal choice was “When I Get You” by Robin Thicke (who I just recently started listening to --- who knew “Mr. Growing Pains’” son was a white R&B singer?). Blake “blew this one outta the box” to quote Randy Jackson.
Melinda wrapped up the show with “I’m a Woman” apparently sung way back when by Peggy Lee (who knew??). She delivered another technically perfect performance. Melinda knows music, she knows how to sing, but for me, there’s no emotion.
I would send Melinda home, because I don’t feel her heart when she sings, and let Blake and Jordin duke it out.
But, I think America might send Blake home. . . but I could be wrong.
Each prospective idol was given three chances to wow the voting public with songs chosen by one of the judges, one of the producers and the last being their own choice.
Jordin started out with Simon’s choice “Wishing on a Star” by Rolls Royce, who Jordin would later barely be able to identify as a group from the 70’s. She did a good job, but why Simon chose a decidedly disco song for her, when they all failed so miserably with that genre already, is beyond me. But, Jordin’s got star quality and she managed to pull it off quite nicely!
Blake came out next with “Roxanne” by Sting, which was Paula’s choice. Paula no doubt hears that similarity to a young Sting that I hear (but my kids tell me I’m crazy). Blake was also in good form and did a great job.
Melinda sang Randy’s choice: “I Believe in You and Me” that was originally sung by Whitney Houston. All the talk all season about taking on the kings and queens of music and he chooses a Whitney classic. I was a little disappointed. She sang it technically well, but there wasn’t a lot of feeling to it. I was hoping she would pour some emotion into it, but that didn’t happen. Judges were pleased.
Jordin’s next song was “She Works Hard for the Money”, a Donna Summer classic (also from the disco era). Again, complaints all season about taking on songs with adult emotions and the choice is “sing this song about a hooker”. Alas, because Jordin has star quality, she again pulled it off.
Blake came out next with Maroon 5’s “This Love” – right up his alley and totally appropriate for his vocal styles. He did a fabulous job.
Melinda’s next selected song was “Nutbush City Limits” by Ike and Tina Turner. I personally had never heard this song, but then again, not a big Ike and Tina fan (I must have sensed the abuse early on). However, Melinda did an outstanding job --- a little more of herself in this performance.
Jordin’s personal choice was “I Who Have Nothing”. Most people remember Tom Jones singing this (the first time around). I can understand why this might be her favorite song. I can picture a tiny Jordin practicing this in front of a mirror. Although it has an adult tone, she again managed to pull it off. Judges agreed.
Blake’s personal choice was “When I Get You” by Robin Thicke (who I just recently started listening to --- who knew “Mr. Growing Pains’” son was a white R&B singer?). Blake “blew this one outta the box” to quote Randy Jackson.
Melinda wrapped up the show with “I’m a Woman” apparently sung way back when by Peggy Lee (who knew??). She delivered another technically perfect performance. Melinda knows music, she knows how to sing, but for me, there’s no emotion.
I would send Melinda home, because I don’t feel her heart when she sings, and let Blake and Jordin duke it out.
But, I think America might send Blake home. . . but I could be wrong.
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