“Ladies and Gentlemen, Tony Bennett”
The night was a tribute to Tony Bennett. He attempted to impart a sliver of his musical wisdom upon the not so willing Idol Contestants. Was it just me or did more than a few of the performers last night listen intently to Mr. Bennett’s advice, then while performing, totally disregard what he suggested? I’m thinking that except for maybe one or two of the singers, taking the advice of a “Professional Singer” would be to their advantage. But that’s just me.
Look out … old Macky is back!!
there's a tugboat … huh, huh, huh … down by the river don’tcha know
Where a cement bag’s just a'droopin' on down
Oh, that cement is just, it's there for the weight, dear
Five'll get ya ten old Macky’s back in town.
The evening’s festivities began with a lackluster performance of Bobby Darin’s Mack the Knife. For me it was flat and weighted down, no I mean “aDroopin” on Down. It was the kind of performance that 50 years ago would have gotten you a scenic tour of the bottom of the Chicago river while wearing cement dress shoes, compliments of Vito. He’ll survive another week.
Night and Day 
Phil, Phil, Phil, Tony said that you would be wise to set a beat tempo for this song. Phil didn’t. He instead decides that doing this song in the style of a Julio Iglesias ballad, was a good Idea. It wasn’t. Even Simon said that it was Dark and had no Soul. What should we do with this guy? Does anyone reading this think that he has any chance to be in the final four, let alone win? He is definitely in the bottom three this week.
Awe Shucks, It’s “Doo Doo” 
I have decided that until this person sings poorly, I will be keeping it short on comments. It has become obvious that Fox wants her to win. They “Pimp” her so hard on the show that I expect one week the Police officers from “Cops” will be arresting the judges and charging them with solicitation as “Madams of a Brothel.” Yeah, she can sing….Blah Blah Blah…”I’m Good? Gosh, Really? Just give her the contract now and let the remaining eight vie for the title of Idol.
The Kid with holes in his jeans who wants desperately to be this guy sang “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” What the Future holds for this kid begins with the word Nickelodeon. Yawn….
On A Clear day 
Okay, I know it’s not Sparky, but I just wanted to dirty her up a little. I wanted her to be more of a Bad girl……Jordin was her usual great. She still is my pick to win the whole thing. What she really needs though is that one performance that makes all of us go Wow!. It’s coming.
Smile 
With her Electric Blue eye shadow she sat, she sang, she is in the bottom three.
Bringin Back Rat Pack Sexy 
He’s the “Master” Tonight, Sanjy sang his best so far with a Vegas Style rendition of “Cheek to Cheek” Decked out in a White suit and slicked back hair “The Jaya” made the girls cry, once again. I see no reason for his ride to end tonight. He has to advance, since this is going to be his guitarist on Bon Jovi night…
Katharine McPhee?! She’s a cheap knockoff 
Somewhere, sometime, during Haley’s performance of “Ain’t Misbehaving” I forgot to listen to her. But God Almighty! I watched! And tivo’d, and watched….
God please, let her stay 
Shes ok, But she’s no Nell Carter 
I’m not a fan. She is losing steam and she won’t be in the final two. As I sat and watched her last night, I couldn’t help but think that “KiKi” is slowly turning in Nell Carter. And one other thing, did you notice that Tony recommended to this kiki person that she should not use a line from the bill withers song, Ain’t No Sunshine at the end of her performance? She probably was thinking, “Just who does this wrinkled Cracker think he is anyway”? Doesn’t he know that I am the one and only KiKi???!!!!
Go Sanjaya!
Francis L.
Very good blog Frankie…except I did like Phil last night, who knows maybe I have a crush on this young crooner..Perhaps he will stay another week…..Sanjalami well he needs to go out to pasture..
The Jaya – LOL
Really enjoyed the blog. There is some great talent this year and all of the discussions seemed focused on the media hype around the voting controversy. Glad to read a great discussion on the music and contestants that are making an effort.
Seems like there are bunch of blogs that are moving on and focusing on the talent now. I like the approach that IdolExpose.com is using at their webiste. For their onsite voting, their taking the S-man off the list.
Let’s get back to the music and the real competition.