My comments will be short this week because I got home late from work and had to watch this show at midnight, not something I would recommend when trying to write a coherent review. So, without further ado, here’s how I heard tonight’s contestants from my red leather chair (if I had sat on my couch I would have surely fallen asleep):
Chris Richardson / Change the World – Eric Clapton
Well, “nasal boy” was a lot LESS nasal this week and I actually enjoyed his performance. It was a smooth vocal with a heartfelt delivery. I agree with the 3 that is was a great song choice as well. I’m sure his fan base is pleased that he’s not on VFTW’s hit list and is now showing himself as a real force to be reckoned with.
He’s even safe in my eyes this week.
Melinda Doolittle / There Will Come a Day – Faith Hill
One of my all time favorite songs and she knocked it out of the ballpark with a sparkling vocal and with true conviction. I LOVED IT!!!! I’d be happy if she won but I don’t trust TPTB – either way she is destined for musically greatness.
S-A-F-E all night long!
Blake Lewis /Imagine – John Lennon
This was the more laid back version of this great song and very unlike the way Jennifer Hudson sang in Season 3 but I liked it because it showed off his very solid and smooth vocals. Great song choice but may I remind the judges that this IS a very understated number and, yes, he gave it a very sincere treatment so that scored BIG in my book.
I think he’s safe but were others just bored enough to not call his numbers?
Lakisha Jones / I Believe – Fantasia
This is the second week that she’s chosen a former Idol’s song and this one definitely fit her better that last week’s country offering. However, I think the judges are gunning for her with their critiques…humm… I will say that she IS having some difficulty vocally but it sounds more like she’s out of breath rather than shouting. I really fear for her remaining in this competition because she’s been slipping for the last month.
Gotta be on the bubble and could be down for the count.
Phil Stacey / The Change – Garth Brooks
He stayed in the country groove again this week and it proved to be a good choice. The vocal was strong and convincing, showing off the fact that he DOES have a good set of pipes. He is in this to win and it’s beginning to show. I can’t believe that Simon was giving him some “winning” advice – YIKES! VFTW might just be backing the RIGHT horse for a change!
I’d say he’s a safe bet to stay safe this week.
Jordin Sparks / You’ll Never Walk Alone – from the musical CAROUSEL
I think Jerry Lewis will be having this gal on his telethon come Labor Day. That WAS the showstopper of the night but I worry that our youngsters may not appreciate this type of song. Hopefully their parents will get out the vote tonight and put this gal over the top. And she’s only 17. I just LOVE this kid!!!
Safe all the way to the bank!
I believe we change to a bottom TWO this week so my choices for tonight’s bottom feeders are: Lakisha and Blake with “das boot” going, unfortunately to Lakisha. I didn’t think I’d be calling her out this soon but the others are kicking it up a notch and she just hasn’t been.
Carry on!
J