( continues...) victrola.
Kristy Lee Cook – Coat of Many Colors
Dammit! I knew she’d pick this. Why didn’t Dolly keep her away from it? Bleagh. So much hate. Well at least she sounds like ass just here at the beginning. Cold comfort that. But this week was made for her to get through, anyway. So who cares? Welcome to the top 8, KLC. I’m beginning to think your some kind of demon. Her power is choosing songs specifically designed to manipulate her voting audience. Only Ryan would comment on the French pedi. Hee! Ewww. Don’t get mouthy with Simon, Miss Thing. You are not all that. Trust.
Double dammit! Why are these kids so frikkin’ predictable? Did I not say last week to keep Syesha away from “I Will Always Love You” for the love of all that’s holy? Kids, stay away from Whitney (because you sure as shit know she’s not doing the Dolly version). Whitney is the kiss of death on this show. No matter how well you sing the song, you will never sing it better than Whitney, mkay? And even if you did, Randy “The Dawg” Jackson would never admit that anyone’s version of anything was better than his dynamic duo of Whitney or Maria. (And he’s worked with them, just in case you didn’t know)
Syesha Mercado – I will Always Love You
Oooh, piano pimpage. That's new and different. Dear, Hairdressing. Stop straightening her hair. Who’s doing this to her? Please stop. Y’all can’t even press. Her hair’s full of fly aways and mini-naps. As was bound to happen, she suffers by comparison. And her glory note was just screaming. So, there’s that. Simon is right, as usual. She shouldn’t have touched this song with a ten foot pole. I think she’s got a good shot at being B3 again.
Heh. Michael Johns gets the pimp spot. I’d totally forgotten all about this fool, which probably tells you all you need to know about how I feel about Michael Johns.
Michael Johns – It’s All Wrong But It’s Alright
Haha. He is old! Damn, the show is really trying to pimp these kids out. Why are they all so godawful boring? Because I really think that’s the problem. Most of them have good (some very good) voices. But nary a one of them has that sparkly star quality. So, anyway, I love this performance by Michael Johns. First one ever where he has rocked my world. Loved the voice, loved the song choice, it all worked. Except the . . . what the hell is he wearing around his neck? Is that a cravat? What is it with him and scarf-like accoutrement? Please stop. Who let him dress like Mr. Howell?
Worst by a country mile: Ramiele
Best by a large Margin: Michael
Good tonight: David and Carly
Same old stuff, different day but I like it: Jason and Brooke
Same old stuff, different day and I hate it: Kristy, Syesha and David
Whew. So glad I got that off my chest!