It was Stevie Wonder night last night, and for some odd reason, some of the contestants picked some pretty obscure songs.
Note: If you're trying to win over the majority of America, you need to pick more commonly known songs.
So, here are some quick thoughts on the performances last night:
Ace Young - As my sister-in-law says, if Ace doesn't get better soon, he'll be selling socks in a JCPenney catalog in no time.
Kellie Pickler - The Southern Belle act is wearing thin. It wasn't bad, but she's on a downhill slide.
Elliott Yamin - (In my best Simon Cowell accent) If I'm being completely honest here, you're really starting to bore me. And not to be mean spirited, but something about him reminds me of Jim Breuer's "Goat Boy" skit from Saturday Night Live - the vibrado, the look...
Mandisa - They said it was the best so far, but I really wasn't into her performance either. It was probably her worst performance so far.
Bucky Covington - I expected Chris Daughtry to sing "Superstitious," but I think Bucky did a good job with it. Unfortunately, in the battle of raspy voices, I think Daughtry has the edge.
Melissa McGhee - A couple of bad notes right off the bat. Not a great performance, but thanks to those who are worse, she could be around for another week or two.
Lisa Tucker - Good job, but she lacks power in the vocal. She looked very comfortable for a 16-year old.
Kevin Covais - This Chicken Little's got to go, hey hey, ho ho. He thinks he's a sex symbol? His dancing remains painful to watch. Even if you think he's "cute" or "fun to watch" he's not even close to being the best singer on the show.
Katharine McPhee - Her dress looked like a 70s tablecloth, but she's getting better each week.
Taylor Hicks - He's got rhythm. He's got soul. He has fun. He's not going anywhere, any time soon.
Paris Bennett - One of, if not the best, female voices on the show. She has confidence and power.
Chris Daughtry - Great song choice and he did a good job with it. Simon said he made it his own, but to me, it sounded just like the Red Hot Chili Peppers' version. His rock style made him stand out among the crowd of others, and enabled him to stay true to his roots.
On the bubble: Kevin Covais, Melissa McGhee
Posted by jeffhahnedisabled at March 15, 2006 9:23 AM
