Rather than give a blow by blow review (because frankly, I’m pooped!)… here’s what I think:
I kind of missed the beginning because when I got home I had to watch it on DVR and let the beginning play while I was running around and changing into my jammies. I gathered that tonight’s theme was songs from the ’60s but it was supposed to be artists from the “British Invasion”? I think this severely made song choices not so great for some of these people. I mean really? A song from Oliver! is the best that Melinda could find for herself? I. Don’t. Think. So. People. And My goodness (and hubby will probably beat me with a wet noodle for saying this) did any of you think that little kid was a “ringer” they stuck in the audience? Pulll-ease. Unless she is a Make a Wish Foundation kid (or something to that effect), in which case I will feel properly awful for having said this, and will boil said wet noodle for hubby to beat me with.
The Good…
Wow, Jordin… I loved it, even though the song was nearly a stalker anthem to me. LOL
I thought Lakisha really…REALLY…did a great job with Diamonds are Forever and the judges are on drugs. I loved her performance.
I want to hate Blake because of the beatboxing thing…but…I really kind of … ugh … love Blake. Say it isn’t so.
The Meh… Pretty much everyone else save one, but he’ll get his very own category here in a moment.
I hate the Rolling Stones (yeah, I know, I’m awful…blah blah blah. I just can’t stand to look at Mick Jagger and don’t see what the appeal is at all) so Gina’s song was just “aiiight” (or however you spell aiiight) for me DAWG. I think she’s tryin too hard to be edgy and it’s making her screamy.
Oh…note to Princess Disney Haley: If you feel the need to attempt to use your body to win votes by showing T and A and Legs…. GET A FREAKIN’ TAN, GIRLFRIEND! They do have spray on tans, you know! I’m just waiting for cartoon birds to come and put a strand of pearls around her neck a la Cinderella.
Melinda chose a song from Oliver! which is great…but I don’t think she “gets” the song. Because it’s not about “being there for your man”… it’s about a woman in a totally abusive relationship…who says she’s gonna stick with him…even though she knows it’s bad. I’m also betting that Melinda doesn’t realize that this same woman, gets killed shortly thereafter by said man. Since I do know the musical…it made the performance (which was good quality, I do agree) less for me.
Everyone else…just meh…don’t even want to write about them…. except for…
The BAD AND UGLY!,,,
Sanjaya! WTF!? Yuckkkkkkkkkkk… I realize it was a Kinks song first…but man…that kid just ruined one of my favorite Van Halen songs… And, Ummm … sexy growls don’t work when you’re all girlish. Don’t think I’ve forgotten about your lame ass hula attempt…that was just strange.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOME!!!! For the love of all things holy… go home!
That is all.