A little late on the wrapup as work comes a calling (gratuitous TiVo plug here).
Soulful George Huff leads off with "Against All Odds" (perhaps John Stevens theme song, considering his performances.) We're looking and listening as George finally lays an egg. Bad song choice, not vintage "huff-esque". The judges agree it was not George's best work.
Cruise ship star Jen Hudson gives us a "Sister Act" tribute. Well, I'm sorry folks, but she sounds more and more the same every week. Powerful vocals, oversinging, the crowd likes it, but I didn't get it. She's one of the faves to get the boot this week, but that should be better than the two Johns at least.
Could she be overtaking LaToya and Fantasia?
Mormon Pinup Jon Peter Lewis will be singing "The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Music" (No just kidding!). One-trick pony JPL goes back to his Elvis roots with "Jailhouse Rock". Goofy dancing, mediocre singing, I take back anything bad I said about Jennifer she is light years ahead of him in talent. Please tell I won't be subject to Sir Goofiness another week. I'm afraid with his popularity though we'll see more of his amateur antics. Once again, Simon is the only honest and ACCURATE judge with his comments.
Perky windup Diana DeGarmo is up next. Barbie Girl is going with "My Heart Will Go On". Oh god, not that, this could be the nail in her coffin. As she starts, I can't help but think, how can you sing this better than Celine? That alone, makes it a bad song choice. Diana better hit the high notes or it's bye-bye Ms. Georgia Peach. Nope, doesn't work for me, she shoulda stuck with "9 to 5". So far, she's a goner. She better pray John Stevens forgets the whole song now. Quentin with an honest commentary that hits the nail on the head (Finally a guest judge with some truth in his comments).
Funky Fantasia Barrino leads off the second half-hour. She needs to lose the sideways hat in the intro. The tantalizing 'Tasia gives us a little Gershwin from "Porgy and Bess". WHEW! Got some little chills with that emotional and soulful performance. Stage presence, emotion and singing were all in major abundance in that possibly "Idol-winning" performance. WOW! Hadn't been a big fan of hers but that blew me away! No doubt, she is now the absolute odds-on favorite to take the cake.
America's sweetheart Jasmine Trias is up next. I would hate to be her going after that show-stopping performance of Fantasia's. Jas still has that soul in her voice, but right now she feels like the guy who batted behind Ruth and Gehrig on the '27 Yankees. I'll take her ahead of Diana every time, but Jasmine's days may be numbered.
It's John Stevens time. He sounds confident and better hope this is his niche. Oh geez, forget it. Read last week's review of him, or the week before, or the week before, you get the picture. Harry Connick must have slept with Conan O'Brien at some point and this is their lovechild. Maybe I'm being selfish, but I'd rather watch Camile on mute than this. It's vintage Johnny Red, but that's not necessarily a good thing.
After the gratuitious "Kill Bill" plug we all could see coming from a mile away, LaToya gives us the final performance. LaToya needs a knockout to keep pace with Fantasia. "West Side Story" is represented by "once,twice, three times a lady" LaToya. Sounds like she's trying to out-Jennifer, Jennifer. Didn't connect with me but was more a workmanlike performance for me.
Summary to follow.
Soulful George Huff leads off with "Against All Odds" (perhaps John Stevens theme song, considering his performances.) We're looking and listening as George finally lays an egg. Bad song choice, not vintage "huff-esque". The judges agree it was not George's best work.
Cruise ship star Jen Hudson gives us a "Sister Act" tribute. Well, I'm sorry folks, but she sounds more and more the same every week. Powerful vocals, oversinging, the crowd likes it, but I didn't get it. She's one of the faves to get the boot this week, but that should be better than the two Johns at least.
Could she be overtaking LaToya and Fantasia?
Mormon Pinup Jon Peter Lewis will be singing "The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Music" (No just kidding!). One-trick pony JPL goes back to his Elvis roots with "Jailhouse Rock". Goofy dancing, mediocre singing, I take back anything bad I said about Jennifer she is light years ahead of him in talent. Please tell I won't be subject to Sir Goofiness another week. I'm afraid with his popularity though we'll see more of his amateur antics. Once again, Simon is the only honest and ACCURATE judge with his comments.
Perky windup Diana DeGarmo is up next. Barbie Girl is going with "My Heart Will Go On". Oh god, not that, this could be the nail in her coffin. As she starts, I can't help but think, how can you sing this better than Celine? That alone, makes it a bad song choice. Diana better hit the high notes or it's bye-bye Ms. Georgia Peach. Nope, doesn't work for me, she shoulda stuck with "9 to 5". So far, she's a goner. She better pray John Stevens forgets the whole song now. Quentin with an honest commentary that hits the nail on the head (Finally a guest judge with some truth in his comments).
Funky Fantasia Barrino leads off the second half-hour. She needs to lose the sideways hat in the intro. The tantalizing 'Tasia gives us a little Gershwin from "Porgy and Bess". WHEW! Got some little chills with that emotional and soulful performance. Stage presence, emotion and singing were all in major abundance in that possibly "Idol-winning" performance. WOW! Hadn't been a big fan of hers but that blew me away! No doubt, she is now the absolute odds-on favorite to take the cake.
America's sweetheart Jasmine Trias is up next. I would hate to be her going after that show-stopping performance of Fantasia's. Jas still has that soul in her voice, but right now she feels like the guy who batted behind Ruth and Gehrig on the '27 Yankees. I'll take her ahead of Diana every time, but Jasmine's days may be numbered.
It's John Stevens time. He sounds confident and better hope this is his niche. Oh geez, forget it. Read last week's review of him, or the week before, or the week before, you get the picture. Harry Connick must have slept with Conan O'Brien at some point and this is their lovechild. Maybe I'm being selfish, but I'd rather watch Camile on mute than this. It's vintage Johnny Red, but that's not necessarily a good thing.
After the gratuitious "Kill Bill" plug we all could see coming from a mile away, LaToya gives us the final performance. LaToya needs a knockout to keep pace with Fantasia. "West Side Story" is represented by "once,twice, three times a lady" LaToya. Sounds like she's trying to out-Jennifer, Jennifer. Didn't connect with me but was more a workmanlike performance for me.
Summary to follow.
Summary:
The top two stayed the top two with Fantasia and LaToya. Fantasia put some distance between her and everyone else with an absolutely incredible performance.
I'm going to listen to Jennifer's song again to see if I was wrong about it, but she should stick around as well.
George took a step back but is solidly entrenched in the top 4.
Any of the following could be gone based on tonight: JPL, John, Jasmine, or Diana.
I have a sinking feeling that John will get enough votes to stay on and for some reason that embarrassing comedy routine of JPL will stick around as well. Two Hawaiians won't go in succession, so Jasmine stays as well. That leaves perky Diana and I'm afraid that "her heart will NOT go on".
Should go: JPL
Will go: Diana
Bottom 3: JPL, Diana, Jasmine.
Anything greater than even money odds on Fantasia would be an absolute steal now. She made a believer out of me tonight.
The top two stayed the top two with Fantasia and LaToya. Fantasia put some distance between her and everyone else with an absolutely incredible performance.
I'm going to listen to Jennifer's song again to see if I was wrong about it, but she should stick around as well.
George took a step back but is solidly entrenched in the top 4.
Any of the following could be gone based on tonight: JPL, John, Jasmine, or Diana.
I have a sinking feeling that John will get enough votes to stay on and for some reason that embarrassing comedy routine of JPL will stick around as well. Two Hawaiians won't go in succession, so Jasmine stays as well. That leaves perky Diana and I'm afraid that "her heart will NOT go on".
Should go: JPL
Will go: Diana
Bottom 3: JPL, Diana, Jasmine.
Anything greater than even money odds on Fantasia would be an absolute steal now. She made a believer out of me tonight.
Irish,
I'm guessing that you are mad at my assessment of John Stevens. While last night was his best performance thus far, and no doubt he will become a star in his genre, nonetheless, this competition is a "pop" competition and Johnny Red has no chance of winning.
I would welcome other opinions, but unfortunately your penchant for beer analogies and bashing of others merely reflects on yourself. Perhaps a little insight would be a more constructive use of your time.
I'm guessing that you are mad at my assessment of John Stevens. While last night was his best performance thus far, and no doubt he will become a star in his genre, nonetheless, this competition is a "pop" competition and Johnny Red has no chance of winning.
I would welcome other opinions, but unfortunately your penchant for beer analogies and bashing of others merely reflects on yourself. Perhaps a little insight would be a more constructive use of your time.
Actually I did not enjoy last night's show. I thought everyone was pretty mediocre and suprisingly I enjoyed John Stevens more than usual. Maybe I'm just not a Barry Manilow fan, but thought everyone kinda stunk it up.
I'd have to say Diana or John get the boot tonight.
George had a really weak performance as well, but I think he has enough stong past performances to stay alive. If Hawaii doesn't call in big time, Jasmine could be in trouble as well.
I'd have to say Diana or John get the boot tonight.
George had a really weak performance as well, but I think he has enough stong past performances to stay alive. If Hawaii doesn't call in big time, Jasmine could be in trouble as well.
Don Marco, eveyone else who critcizes this group for discussing this show, why don't you pass along some of the programs you watch? Im sure many of us might think your wasting your time watching what you do..................John Stevens had his best performance, and they still shot him down. I've come to the conclusion Randy and Paula are racists......
