[somerfrost]

Well, I figured that I would be different from Brian this week...but as it turns out, not so much:
9) Phil...a horrid performance, the judges said he sang like he was at a funeral...I agree, HIS FUNERAL! Night and Day is a love song...he was singing to a corpse!
8) Blake...I admit that I simply don't care for Blake, I think his voice is limited and his song presentation dishonest. Mack The Knife is a song that needs to be felt while singing...he made it into bubble gum...hated it!!
7) Sanjaya...his best performance so far, white suit and slicked-back hair gave him a touch of class, dancing with Paula a nice touch...Cheek to Cheek a good choice...certainly NOT the worst performance of the night!
6) Gina...Charlie Chaplin's Smile...great song! A safe performance but she suffers when compared to the three big voices of Melinda, Jordin and LaKisha.
5) Chris R...still not fond of his voice, agree he slummed it up but overall his best performance. Mr Saturday Dance or Don't Get Around Much Anymore...never remember the song title.
4) Lakisha...she was off key at the beginning, big finish but another subpar performance for her. Stormy Weather should have been better!
3) Haley...OK, you either like her or not...Ain't Misbehaving a perfect choice. Judges were unimpressed but I thought she was hot. She plays the sex kitten thing so effortlessly, those little body movements and facial expressions seem natural for her...she is a performer! One I really enjoy watching! Vocals were excellent this week I thought...she's probably at risk but shouldn't be!
2) Jordin...On A Clear Day not the best choice, she's hot with straight hair...should go back to that look! Vocals were...well, perfect! Unbelievable poise for a 17 year old, clearly second best now!
1) Melinda...the things she did vocally in the last half of I've Got Rhythm were simply amazing! Flawless performance...electric!!! This year's Idol!