Six Singing for Four Spots. . .
Bon Jovi, Bon Jovi --- ayyyeee!! They're really testing me this season!! It seems like I've said this a lot this season but. . . he's not my favorite, never been a fan. . . okay, he's pretty cute now that he's matured a little but, other than that, not a fan.
And, who knew you needed "chops" to sing Bon Jovi??? I probably couldn't even ID a Bon Jovi song --- didn't even know they do the theme to one of our favorites, "The Crab Show" also known as "Deadliest Catch".
So, Phil come out first singing "Blaze of Glory" from one of the few movies I've never seen (Young Guns) --- probably because Charlie Sheen was in it. Amazingly (because I'm not Phil's biggest fan) he did a really, really good job!!! Almost as good as "country night"! Great start to the show!
Next came Jordin, singing "Livin' on a Prayer". This was the only song I could have ID'd, but not when Jordin sang it. This was the first time I've been disappointed by a performance by this young powerhouse of a singer. She knew starting off that it wasn't going to be great, but she must have known during rehearsals --- maybe a better choice would have been to pick a different song?? She had a lot of trouble with the low notes and was very pitchy through most of the verses.
LaKisha's been somewhere else for the past several weeks, and I was getting pretty nervous about her chances of staying, but something happened this past week --- maybe a visit with her daughter, maybe a spiritual awakening. . . whatever it was LaKisha was back tonight!! She sang "This Ain't No Love Song " and absolutely sang circles around everyone else, but LORD what was she wearing??? Isn't there some guidance when they choose wardrobe?? Why couldn't someone have gently said "No, LaKisha, that just isn't working for you!" Lord love a duck, the girl knows she's not petite (loved her comment about the camera catching her skinny side), but even she must have known that oufit wasn't working for her!! Even so, I was thrilled to find that LaKisha is back!!
My little fave, Blake, was next, taking a HUGE risk singing "You Give Love a Bad Name" and putting his own mark on it. Gotta love Blake, going against everyone's "advice" and doing his own thing!! Even Jon wasn't sure Blake could pull it off, but pull it off he DID!! I loved everything about it --- the new hair, the beat boxing 16 measures in a singing competition --- I think Blake proved tonight that he really could be the next American Idol!
Chris came out next singing his choice: "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (theme from "The Crab Show"). It was okay for me, but even my youngest (a big Chris fan) said it sounded better when you closed your eyes --- something disconcerting about watching him strain so hard!! He gave it a valiant try, but it was definitely not his strongest performance in my eyes.
Melinda wrapped up the show with "Have a Nice Day". Although she didn't "take it to church" like Jon advised her, she did a great job (and she thought she couldn't sing rock 'n roll). I wouldn't like to hear her attempt this genre every week, but for being out of her element, she did very, very well.
I appreciated Jon Bon Jovi's candid remarks a lot more than most mentors, who tiptoe around so as not to hurt any feelings. I think he was honest and upfront with his comments.
Based on this week's performances ONLY, I believe Jordin and Chris will go home. This is getting tougher and tougher folks. . . I'm beginning to wish they'd completely change the show's format and make this year "America's Five Idols" or at least "America's Four Idols".
And, who knew you needed "chops" to sing Bon Jovi??? I probably couldn't even ID a Bon Jovi song --- didn't even know they do the theme to one of our favorites, "The Crab Show" also known as "Deadliest Catch".
So, Phil come out first singing "Blaze of Glory" from one of the few movies I've never seen (Young Guns) --- probably because Charlie Sheen was in it. Amazingly (because I'm not Phil's biggest fan) he did a really, really good job!!! Almost as good as "country night"! Great start to the show!
Next came Jordin, singing "Livin' on a Prayer". This was the only song I could have ID'd, but not when Jordin sang it. This was the first time I've been disappointed by a performance by this young powerhouse of a singer. She knew starting off that it wasn't going to be great, but she must have known during rehearsals --- maybe a better choice would have been to pick a different song?? She had a lot of trouble with the low notes and was very pitchy through most of the verses.
LaKisha's been somewhere else for the past several weeks, and I was getting pretty nervous about her chances of staying, but something happened this past week --- maybe a visit with her daughter, maybe a spiritual awakening. . . whatever it was LaKisha was back tonight!! She sang "This Ain't No Love Song " and absolutely sang circles around everyone else, but LORD what was she wearing??? Isn't there some guidance when they choose wardrobe?? Why couldn't someone have gently said "No, LaKisha, that just isn't working for you!" Lord love a duck, the girl knows she's not petite (loved her comment about the camera catching her skinny side), but even she must have known that oufit wasn't working for her!! Even so, I was thrilled to find that LaKisha is back!!
My little fave, Blake, was next, taking a HUGE risk singing "You Give Love a Bad Name" and putting his own mark on it. Gotta love Blake, going against everyone's "advice" and doing his own thing!! Even Jon wasn't sure Blake could pull it off, but pull it off he DID!! I loved everything about it --- the new hair, the beat boxing 16 measures in a singing competition --- I think Blake proved tonight that he really could be the next American Idol!
Chris came out next singing his choice: "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (theme from "The Crab Show"). It was okay for me, but even my youngest (a big Chris fan) said it sounded better when you closed your eyes --- something disconcerting about watching him strain so hard!! He gave it a valiant try, but it was definitely not his strongest performance in my eyes.
Melinda wrapped up the show with "Have a Nice Day". Although she didn't "take it to church" like Jon advised her, she did a great job (and she thought she couldn't sing rock 'n roll). I wouldn't like to hear her attempt this genre every week, but for being out of her element, she did very, very well.
I appreciated Jon Bon Jovi's candid remarks a lot more than most mentors, who tiptoe around so as not to hurt any feelings. I think he was honest and upfront with his comments.
Based on this week's performances ONLY, I believe Jordin and Chris will go home. This is getting tougher and tougher folks. . . I'm beginning to wish they'd completely change the show's format and make this year "America's Five Idols" or at least "America's Four Idols".
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