Did anyone expect Kellie, upon meeting Andrea Bocelli, squealing, “Andrea? Andrea? But he’s a boy!”
Very well then....
Katharine (I Have Nothing)-I really liked Katharine’s performance. I don’t think Katharine should try for glory notes, but I love it when she’s more subtle. I also like that in a world with skanky bar slags are seen as sexy, Katharine brings a wonderfully classy old-Hollywood glamour (despite some ahem, wardrobe malfunctions). And what was up with the assy comments from the judges? Not as good as Whitney Houston’s version? Well, Whitney is now a crackhead so bring on Kat.
Elliott (A Song For You)-Truly a star-making performance. Elliott blew me away with his vocals and his performance. I love this old school, romantic, slow dancing with your partner type of music. If Elliott sang stuff like this on a CD, I would definitely buy it. Elliott was born to sing songs like this.
Kellie (Unchained Melody)-More like Unhinged Malignancy.Where to start. Okay, her falsetto brought the neighborhood dogs to my living room window. And what was up with her playing pottery remark? News at 11:00: “Pottery Barn Decides to Change its Name.” Kellie’s rendition sucked. Lifeless, robotic. There was no yearning, no aching, no longing.
Paris (The Way We Were)-I think Paris is a fabulous vocalist, but she doesn’t connect with the lyrics (yes, I know I’ve said this before). I was just bored.
Taylor (Just Once)-My heart broke hearing Taylor singing this song. He sounded so wonderful in rehearsals, but this wasn’t quite top notch as at could have been. But I did like how Taylor did bring some vulnerability to his performance, but that could be my protectiveness of him. And my heart broke hearing the judges’ feedback. At this point I hate the judges. I’m sick of how they undermine him all the time. Yes, maybe he doesn’t fit into the lazy, uninteresting box that the unimaginative minds of 19 Entertainment prefer, but I am grateful for someone like Taylor. He’s the reason why I’m emotionally invested in this show and the reason why I watch week after week.
Chris (Have You Ever Loved A Woman)-Of course TCO gets the pimp spot and the accompanying musicians. Chris Creeds the shit out of this song for all it’s worth. And I’m sick of the death stare of doom. What an angst-ridden fuckwit. Hey Chris, 1991 called; they want you back. And judges SHUT UP! He’s not that great, but that said, why don’t TPTB just end this farce and crown him the winner.