Lil – Chaka Khan – I’m Every Woman
I agree with what judge Kara had to say. We’d been waiting for Lil to take on a song like a Chaka Khan song and we thought when we’d hear it that she’d wow us. While I would have to give her that it was a good performance, after all the merely good performances it would seem that Lil really doesn’t know how to use that great voice she is blessed with. Now at seven contestants left she is clearly not among the better ones. Myself, I couldn’t stop wishing she sounded more like Whitney. Also, as she was in roughly the middle of her performance, the thought struck me, the back-up singers should not be the best part of the performance. Lil’s in trouble.
Kris – She Works Hard For The Money
Early in this contest I thought Kris was not deserving to continue on. I’ve come to see the light and I now agree with the masses. This kid is talented. I do believe that if this song were to be cut as a single today it would be deserving of major airplay. Kris is a player!
Danny – September
Danny’s performance was good. It always is. Danny has a fantastic voice and he’s definitely in control of it. Danny since the first week was my pick to win the whole thing. He has a nice background story and I was touched by his close friendship with Jalil who didn’t make the cut to get out of Hollywood week. That being said Danny at this stage of the competition is missing a bit of star power. I am still rooting for him to make the final three. But at this time with Adam, Kris, and Allison all with the pedal to the floor he may be out as early as this week. I believe though that he will make it this week but watch out for trouble in the round of five for Danny.
Allison – Hot Stuff
I loved her performance. She started out slow and kind of seductive then she goes to belting it out. She presented a true rocker version of a disco song. In the time since the show aired I’ve seen some criticism of Allison that she is a bit limited in that she seems to turn songs to rock. Well, I have yet to see criticism of Kris for turning every song he does to something that he feels will suit his style and for that matter we don’t see much criticism of Anoop turning songs to his “crooner” style. Allison will be ripped off if she doesn’t make the top three.
Adam – If I Can’t Have You
Similar to his performance with Tracks of my Tears Adam turns this song into a sensitive ballad and he shows his great ability once more. When someone does something similar for a second time someone should mention it. None of the judges do. Adam is effectively manipulating his image and the judges. On top of that he has the best voice on the show. There’s no stopping him.
Matt Giraud – Stayin Alive
I believe that Matt is the fifth best singer left in this competition. At one time I had him as high as top three. Something has gone wrong recently for Matt. I think he’s trying too hard actually. It was a good performance but after being eliminated and saved last week I don’t think he did well enough to keep himself out of hot water with the voters. I fear he’s headed for the bottom three again. I think there’s a good chance he’ll be gone again.
Anoop –
Anoop finally takes on a big singing note in this song for the first time since I believe the round of 13. This time he pulls it off well. I can’t remember as I type this what song he sang.. he truly sounds the same every week. If a bookie had been nearby at the start of the show I’d have put all my money on anoop turning a disco song to a ballad. I’d have won too. Thank god for Simon. He gave it to Anoop straight and let him know it was ordinary and boring.
Bottom three.
Anoop, Matt, Lil
Eliminated
Anoop and Lil (Matt has a real shot at being eliminated with anoop staying)
My rankings.
Kris, Allison, Adam, Danny, Matt, Anoop, Lil
p.s. Last Tuesday after the performance show I had written that my final four prediction was Adam, Danny, Allison, and Matt.
My updated prediction is Adam, Allison, Kris, and Danny.
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