We're almost there.....Top 4 is now Top 3....so sad to see Hollie go, but when they're all good you just get the fact that someone you don't want to leave will.....even of a bunch of greats, there's always a worst!
So....the show: Theme was songs from California based artists and songs the idols had wished they had written.
Phillip began with “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” by Creedence Clearwater Revival. I was impressed, as were the judges. Loved the sax add-on! Randy and JLo gave their traditional praise, and Steven didn't let me down with a quote of the week -- Phillip is the living proof that the road to success is always under construction. Phillip's second song was “Volcano” by Damien Rice. Like his first song, he did great.
Hollie was next -- She sang “Faithfully” by Journey for her first song and “I Can’t Make You Love Me” by Bonnie Ratt for the song she wish she had written. Her first song was great -- she really looks so comfortable up there these days. Her second, however, wasn't as good. I agree with the judges that it was kind of short of emotion….which is kind of weird since she picked it as the song she wish she had written.
Right after a great performance from David Cook (gosh, do women ever win this show?! Though I do loooooove David)….was Josh. He sang “Steal Away” by Etta James and “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World” by James Brown (great choice for him!). Him being given a standing O is usual (though in past seasons I rarely remember this happening) and it happened again during his second performance. The judges, especially JLo, loved the drama. Randy even said that the James Brown song is the greatest song for him and the best performance ever on any singing competition…what a claim! All in all, Josh was sure to gain a spot in the final 3….with the passion this guy brings every week, I’m now a believer that he could actually win this. He’s really REALLY good!
Jessica was last and she sang “Steal Away” by Etta James and “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” by Jennifer Holiday. Besides the growling in Steal Away….totally agree with Jimmy on this one….I’ll give it to her…her vocals were amazing and, of course, the judges loved her…especially that she sang Etta James. Do I agree that she is one of the best vocally? I question if that’s the case for this show, let alone ever….so, I’d say no. But did she deserver a standing O for that 2nd performance….ok, fine!
To end of night of people in it to win it…we got a very lovely performance from Jennifer Lopez. Wow she impresses me!! Hot hot HOT…..and those guys behind her….even HOTTER! Great song, great performance. I’m so fascinated by how we get to see two sides of JLo in this show…the day to day (or close enough to that) and then the performer. I so wish I could be behind the scenes during commercials to see how fast everything is moving – what shes saying – whats she’s thinking – how she’s reacting….how the heck does she change outfits and look that relaxed and made up -- in a good way -- that fast…...could I be her for just one day?!
Alrighty, well that’s a wrap for this week….we’ll miss you Hollie! I actually teared up as she sang her last song….particularly when she hugged the top 3 and Josh started to break down. I feel like he'll benefit from a few of Hollie's fans voting for him now. The cameras seem to think so, too, as they kept cutting back to a tearful Joshua. Should be an interesting semifinals week!
Hometown as Heros, here we come! Very curious to see the differences in each of their “home comings”
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