Now I remember all of these songs from the 60s and also remember Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits and LuLu who sang, “To Sir With Love”. Did you also know that
she was married to Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees years ago?
A little trivia for ya.
First Up:
1. Haley – Sang – Tell Him -
Well Haley girl, it looks like you’ve finally come ‘into your own’ cause last night you not only looked great (Simon quote, “You naughty little thing”!) but you sounded great too. We’ll see ya next week.
2. Chris R. – Sang – Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying -
Now, the reason I like Chris (as well as Blake) is that they both try to ‘make the song their own’ by updating it a bit. Chris did this very wisely by not overdoing it. Good song. Voice is still not very strong though. Butttt, that said, who wouldn’t want to see him back next week????
3. Stephanie – Sang – You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me -
I like Stephanie but tonight she just didn’t do t for me. Her outfit was too much ‘Fantasia’ looking and the vocals weren’t strong. You need to really feel and belt out this song…which she didn’t. I doubt if she’s in danger but she had better do well next week!
4. Blake – Sang – Time Of The Season – (<-click here for video on youtube!)
Ohhhhh Blake. Now for anyone who has watched AI in the past, one year I was crazy about Constantine and last year Ace Young was kinda hot. Nobody’s really ‘rattling my cage’ this year but, if anyone could, it would be Blake. This kid is ‘hot’. As Paula said, “You can definitely put that song on your CD.” Randy and Simon both liked it. Again, a modern spin on a 60s song but he didn’t lose any of the meaning of it. Great Job Blake….see you next week. (By the way, what did you think of Ryan trying to do some moves???? No rhythm!)
5. LaKisha – Sang - Diamonds Are Forever - (<-click here for video on youtube!)
When I hear any of the James Bond songs all I can think of is the ‘naked girls with guns’ dancing around while they roll the credits! She did a fine job. Sounded just like Shirley Bassey which is a good thing. AND, I did like her outfit and LOVED the diamonds!!! And, like KiKi said to Simon, “If I look and sound this good 45 years from now, I’ll be happy with it!” Good for her. I noticed Simon smiled at the comment. He really likes her and well he should. Next week babe!
6. Phil – Sang – Tobacco Road -
OK Phil, here’s where you went wrong last night. You tried to sing ‘rock’ and it just didn’t happen. Were you trying to channel Bo Bice maybe? or Chris Daughtry??? Anyway, I wasn’t impressed Phil. As Simon said, “I think you are in danger tonight.” or something like that. I agree.
7. Jordin – Sang – I Who Have Nothing -
WOW this girl gets better and better every week and did she look cute last night. (by the way, I can NOT believe the rumor that she and Sunjaya are a COUPLE…friends yes,
couple no). She did an awesome job. You could feel the emotion of the song as she sang it too. Next week for you that’s for sure.
8.Sunjaya – Sang? – You Really Got Me -
As Simon said, “What more is there to say?” Now I think Randy and Paula went the nice route tonight, saying, “You improved yourself…didn’t sound bad..etc.” Maybe they are hoping people will NOT think he is the worst and vote for someone else. This has got to stop. Howard Stern and those websites that tell you to vote for the worst are playing with kids’ careers.
9. Gina - Sang – Paint It Black – (<-click here for video on youtube!)
I like Gina but she certainly didn’t sound like Mick Jagger to me last night. She’s got the ‘punk look’ but she almost screamed this song and her movements on stage were awkward….bottom 3 Gina? We’ll see.
10. Chris S. – Sang – She’s Not There -
I wish the makeup and hair people would leave these kids alone. Last week they darkened his hair and took the glasses off. Thankfully the glasses were back on last night. Chris is a lot of fun and he tried to work the audience as he moved across the stage. I’m hesitant to say it was great but I will say that I thought he was good and will definitely be back next week.
11. Melinda – Sang – As Long As He Needs Me -
OK Melinda…you got me crying again last night! That’s 2 weeks in a row. LOVE this song from Oliver. You certainly are the whole package and it is a joy to listen to you every week. AND….I think you ARE genuinely nice. As you said, “What you see if what
you get. I wish there was more.” You don’t need more Melinda…you are THE ONE!
OK…one last thought from last night. Will someone give that kid a valium who was balling her eyes out the whole show!!!! Give me a break. And then they bring her up on stage and I thought she was going to faint right then and there.
Bottom 3: Phil, Gina, Sunjaya
Who will go home is anyone’s guess
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OK, here’s a little ‘bonus’ for ya. If you watched Dancing With The Stars the other night, I’ll give you a Joanie recap.
Ian and Cheryl – first up, not bad, they’ll be back Leeza and Tony – LOVE Tony he’s very polished and professional. Leeza tried. They’ll be back.
Joey and Kim – Joey is a riot. Lots of personality. Didn’t care for him in NSYNC, may have to change my mind. Next week….they’ll be back.
Layla and Max – She is much prettier than I thought and moved very well for a muscular girl. Max is teaching her well. They’ll be back next week.
Pauline and Alex – She’s just as pretty now as she was 20 odd years ago. I wonder if she’s still married to Ric Ocasek from The Cars??? Good Job – cya next week.
John R. and Edyta – At first I thought he would be the “Jerry Springer” of the group but he moved very well and pulled it off considering he had only 2 weeks of training.
Shandi and Brian – Didn’t care for this couple even though the guys did. Very pretty girl. Not graceful enough for me.
Clyde and Elena – Oh boy, are these 2 in trouble. Could be going home next week.
Heather and Jonathan – I fully intended to hate every move she made because of Paul but she did OK and will be back another week.
Apolo and Julianne – They did OK considering his work schedule. They’ll be back next week…cause he’s cute!
Billy Ray and Katrina - Boy were they pitiful. She danced with Mario last year and came in 2nd; this year could be last.
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Talk to you all tomorrow.
Joanie
USA Networks just announced new/returning series for this coming summer. Returning are: MONK, PSYCH, 4400, The Dead Zone and WWE Raw. - New: The Starter Wife, mini-series, starring Debra Messing (of Will and Grace). In a nutshell, it is the story of a divorced wife of a Hollywood exec. It is exec. produced by Gigi GRAZER (ex-wife of Brian?). It's worth a try. Another series called BURN NOTICE starring Jeff Donovan (of Touching Evil) and the ever-whacko Bruce Campbell starts on June 28. That's all I wrote on this one so I'll have more later. GOSSIP: Jennifer (Oscar Winner) Hudson's next flick could be playing Forrest (Oscar Winner) Whitaker's daughter in WINGED CREATURES. Other stars are Dakota Fanning, Kate Beckinsale, Guy Pierce, etc. The story follows the witnesses of a brutal murder/suicide in a fast food restaurant as they each cope with the aftermath. No Start Date on filming as yet. On a 'local note', did you read that Mark Wahlberg and Matt Damon (both Boston boys!) will star in The Fighter which is the story of Lowell's own Micky Ward and his brother Dickie Eklund. Let's hope this movie gets off the ground!!!
That's it. Everyone have a great weekend. Talk to you next week.
Next up: LaKisha - OK
Then came: Phil - whoops, Bottom 3 Phil
Fourth: Melinda - OK (everyone has to keep
voting!)
Fifth: Chris R. - OK
Sixth: Sunjaya - OK (I'm not even going to
comment!)
Seventh: Haley - Bottom 3 - I'm surprised
Eighth: Jordin - OK
Ninth: Chris S. - Bottom 3 (we predicted this)
We had Gwen Stefani mentoring the 10 finalists. I
wasn't sure if I would like her but, as it turns out,
she was very nice and a lot prettier than her videos.
First up:
3. Gina - sang 
Also, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA has been picked up for a
new FULL season.
First up: Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits came on
and sang... I'm so sorry, I'm drawing a blank. I
should have written it down. He was very good
though and is still not hard on the eyes even
after all these years!
The bottom 2 were Chris Richardson and Stephanie Edwards