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The guys kick it up a notch on ‘American Idol’
So I thought the guys stepped it up tonight. Not that they all did spectacularly, but I think there was a greater effort given to return to the thing they came to the party with at their auditions.
Each guy dedicated a song to someone tonight…it was a little sappy for Simon, but I thought it was really sweet.
Phil Stacey dedicated his performance to Navy Band South East, his command back home who encouraged him to audition for Idol. He sang Missing You by John Waite and I thought he did a pretty good job. It didn’t bowl me over, but
Jared Cotter sang Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On. Jared sounds pretty good but he seemed too much like he was just play acting sexy. It just didn’t ring true to me. I’m not sure why because he’s a nice looking guy and like I said he has a pretty good voice.
Once again I think Paula is drunk tonight and was rambling so Simon interrupted her babble to take the attention off her. What do you think? Am I just too judgmental of her?
A.J. Tabaldo dedicates his song to his parents. He sang Feeling Good recorded by Nina Simone and also Michael Buble. Now Michael Buble is one of my ultimate, all time, amazing, sing me into bed, male singer, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. If I don’t make the comparison to Buble I think he did alright but alas, that’s too hard for me to do.
Sanjaya dedicates his song to his grandfather who passed away when he was five years old. He sang an old tune, Steppin’ Out With My Baby. This kind of surprised me because the judges are always criticizing contestants for singing songs that are too old for him. He sang very tentatively and looked nice but Sanjaya needs to go home this week. He’s in over his head.
Chris Sligh dedicates his song to his wife. He was so sweet when he talked about how beautiful she is and what an encouragement she’s been. He sang one of the songs Taylor Hick’s did in last year’s finals…Trouble. I’m not a huge fan of the song but I like Chris. He looked so nice in the suit and you know he felt what he was singing for her. I like this guy.
Nick Pedro dedicated his song to his long time girlfriend. He sang the song Fever which was an interesting choice. Ohhh, this wasn’t too bad. When I heard he was doing this song I thought…oh no. Another one I’ve heard Buble do and no one can come close. But Nick, he did okay. I liked the tone of his voice and he was animated but not corny. I hope he stays around a while longer.
Blake Lewis dedicated his song to his parents. He sang Virtual Insanity Jamiroquai. When I heard he was doing this song I wondered…but thought if anyone could, he could. I was wrong, except the cool little piece in the middle. He had a great look. I love how each week he reinvents himself. But I guess my problem is more with the song than him. I’m not a big fan of the song but I love Blake.
Brandon Rogers dedicated his song to his grandmother. I was so surprised to hear he was doing Cyndi Lauper’s Time After Time. But as I listened to the song I realized what a wonderful, tender song it is. Once again, he did okay but didn’t knock it out of the park. Once again though, Simon was right. Brandon has got to bring the wow back next week. And I sure hope he comes back.
Chris Richardson dedicated his performance to his grandmother as well. He sings a song I’ve never heard called Geek in the Pink. Oh yeah, he’s the weird bouncy, head bobbing guy. The song seemed to really suit him and he did it very, very well. In fact I really liked it. I’m just not sure about the weird bouncy head bobbing thing! But it seems to suit him as well. I think Simon is right, Chris is one to watch.
Sundance dedicates his song to his 2 ½ month old son Levi. Okay, so I got teary when he talked about how he’s missing his first smiles. Whew! Sundance is back! I loved this version of Mustang Sally and I’m in my family room chair dancing…hands in the air, wavin’ them to the music when my husband walks in and asks “what in the hell am I doing?” Sundance ended the show right this week. Last week I didn’t like his performance, but I loved this! Go Sundance, great song choice.
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By Liz
February 28, 2007 2:48 PM | Link to this
I like Blake, alot! He has a cool way of mixing up his songs; very fresh, hip and appealing to different age groups. Like Chris Daughtry from last season - Blake is someone that I’m going to enjoy watching as he takes on the different song genres as Idol puts them through the paces.
By Liz
February 28, 2007 2:47 PM | Link to this
I like Blake, alot! He has a cool way of mixing up his songs; very fresh, hip and appealing to different age groups. Like Chris Daughtry from last season - Blake is someone that I’m going to enjoy watching as he takes on the different song genres as Idol puts them through the paces.
By jamesccm
February 28, 2007 9:27 AM | Link to this
I agree that the guys were much better this week, though I don’t think any of them will make the final two. Our household agrees that it’s way past time for Sanjaya to go. How did he make it this far? I think the other three in danger are Phil Stacey (too bad — I like him)), Brandon Rogers and Nick Pedro. Really though, only Sanjaya was terrible. The guys redeemed themselves!
By Alysson
February 28, 2007 8:29 AM | Link to this
I love Blake Lewis! And I’ve always loved Virtual Insanity by Jamiroquai. To see it again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGT9zn6iA