Saving the Best for Last
American Idol - The Best of the Best (2.07.07)
Feb 8, 2007 Deanna Couras Goodson
American Idol has seen tens of thousands of contestants this season alone. There have been some seriously high points – and some crazy low points. The producers know, after six seasons, that the best and the worst make for compelling television. In this one-hour ‘special’, they put together a montage of some never-before-seen auditions and made us revisit some moments we’d probably have preferred to have forgotten.
At least I know I would’ve.
SIMPLY THE BEST:
Paul Kim. The Asian-American with the soulful voice and brooding good-looks was inspired by William Hung. Don’t worry – this pool boy can sang, y’all. He just wants to prove that Asians can sing. He was sort of appalled that William Hung became the ‘poster child’ for Asian-American singers.
I didn’t realize he had, but … um, okay. Come to think of it - how many Asian-American singers are at the top of the charts in the US? Regardless, I’m all for a dude who can sing no matter what his background is. You go, boy! We’ll see you in H-wood.
Tami Gosnell. This girl looks like Janis Joplin/Carly Simon/Joni Mitchell/Melissa Etheridge and sings amazing. She’s got that whisky-husky voice and knows how to work it. I loved her rendition of ‘whipping post’ and her lack of affectation. This girl is one of my favorites. I’d buy anything she sings.
Lakeesha Jones. Although I admit that she should go to Hollywood if only to benefit from the help of the show’s stylists, this lady can sing. The mom of a three year old belted out an Aretha Franklin tune and blew everyone away. She can ‘blow, yo’ as the Big Dawg, Randy Jackson, would say.
LEAVE ME ALONE
William Emil Samland (WES). This singer/songwriter/composer is working on an album. He wants to change the face of music. WES can’t sing. His lyrics are very cliché. Maybe RockStar: Supernova could employ him as a songwriter. He was dreadful – and where did he get the yellow shirt?
Next, please…
Edward Sanchez. He has a thing for Paula. He loves her little cat. He asked for a hug and was happy that he got it. Methinks he only went in for the hug, ‘cuz he has to know he can’t sing. Poor Richie Valens is twisting and turning in his grave today because of Sanchez’s horrific rendition of “Donna”.
Alexander Nazario. He was very sweet…and flexible. Perhaps, Xander should try out for So You Think You can Dance. He’s also a Paula fan. Where the heck were all of these Paula fans when she released her last CD, hmmm? Xander made me laugh for a full five minutes …
I know jess how to wheeesssshper. I know jess how to kkkkaaaryyyyyy. Air Supply can not be happy with his version of "Making Love Out of Nothing At All".
They jess kaahn’t.
Okay, that’s it for the auditions. Next week, we head to H-wood with the hopefuls. I, for one, can’t wait.
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