Go Blake Go!
May 17th, 2007 by Nancy ClevelandOn a lighter note:
This is the first time I’ve ever watched “American Idol” and wasn’t too thrilled to be doing so, at that but…compromise is everything! Then I got caught up in it as the weeks went on. To be honest, rocker-Gina was my choice…some bad, some good and when she pulled a Chrissie Hynde, great…not Chrissie but the potential could be there…so when she was voted off that was a big disappointment. In the last several weeks, though, Blake Lewis has been my favorite to win. To be honest, I never thought he’d get through to the final two since Melinda couldn’t seem to put a foot wrong, week after week after week. Great voice but, for me, lacks “fresh” and “interesting”…does the same thing to too many songs that Whitney Houston and her ilk does (the only way I can describe it is ‘adding all the twiddley bits’ many of her song choices didn’t need). Jordan, ditto…although her personality shone, particularly for one so young. Should we mention Sanjaya? Oh, why not! He was cute but, for the most part, ummm…not good shall we say (although having heard the original “Bathwater” song I really did like his rendition much better!) and ultimately I rooted for his “pony-hawk do”.
Last night I really thought Blake would be gone and, that being so, decided this would be my last time viewing a programme I don’t really care for. Not so! Upward and onward to next week…another two nights watching something I really hate to admit to doing. I like his voice, love his panache, most of his song choices…loved his version of the Bee Gee’s “Danger Zone” and Maroon5 “This Love” and decided that, win or lose, when this boy cuts his first CD I’m buying it. He’s fun and fresh to listen to and watch although I’m really not big on beatboxing, (less is more). I’m thinking that if the final of the contest were to be between Melinda and Blake, she would win but I believe…hope…Blake will pull this off. Certainly, I’m sure we haven’t heard the last of Melinda or Jordan and I wish them well but my vote’s for Blake and I’ll be at “Music for a Song” the day his first CD is released!
Still not sure I’ll watch another “idol”, though!
May 17th, 2007 at 5:03 pm
The girl with ‘no-neck’ was a great singer- but she sang the songs that are boring– Blake adds something ‘fresh’ to the scene and isnot afrid to take chances. I think Blake will win and be forced to sing those horrrible songs that past idol champs seem to crank out while under ‘idol contract’- sometimes I think 2nd place is the best finish in that show.
May 17th, 2007 at 8:17 pm
I’ve been hooked on the show the past two years.
I wished for none of the three to be eliminated, but there had to be one, so I expected it to be Jordin, thinking that the younger voters would carry Blake, and that Melinda was the best overall talent of the three.
No doubt, Blake is a real entertainer, but vocally he does not compare to the two women. Jordin has the charisma, beauty, personality, and has a beautiful voice; she is my favorite. Musically speaking, Melinda is the best, having a great voice, wonderful presentation, and great versatility, therefore I thought she would win. So did Simon. Not!
With Melinda out, now I’m picking Jordin next week for the grand prize!
May 18th, 2007 at 5:26 am
I can’t stand American Idol. It seems like Fox 8 talks about nothing but the program, especially the last two weeks. Then they also play the past seasons on Saturday afternoons, when there’s no good baseball on.
IMHO, American Idol is glorified karaoke and, by and large, has proven nothing.
May 18th, 2007 at 7:02 am
I have been awed by the sounds that come from Blake. I never before heard such “stuff”. He is so talented and I am behind him all the way. Jordin is wonderful also, but Blake is my favorite. I find it particularly amusing that he can do his beatbox stuff and then return to the rest of the song right on key. GO BLAKE !!!!!
May 18th, 2007 at 9:13 am
Aha, Pat…but you’ve obviously watched it at some point to be in a position of “critique”!