Top 5 - The '60s & British Pop Hitsw/ Little Steven
This week was a bit of a snooze fest, but everyone did pretty well...
The '60s
B Joshua "Ain't Too Proud to Beg"
B Hollie "River Deep, Mountain High"
B Skylar "Fortunate Son"
B Phillip "The Letter"
B- Jessica "Proud Mary"
HOLLIE was pretty good, but low notes seemed off to me.
S: Used your Blues, thank you Lord; J: Could really feel you; R: Loved it, very nice
PHILLIP's rendition was interesting, groovy, but same ol'.
R: Made it new for me, loved it; J: Make things your own; S: Missed the melody, but get away with it
SKULAR was good, but a little screamy.
J: Attack every song, fearless; S: Fabulous, love it; R: Born to be on stage
JOSHUA & PHILLIP perform "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" (C-)
JESSICA had good vox, but looked awkward in Tina Turner mode.
J: Loved seeing you move, good job; S: That's it; R: Barely okay for me
JOSHUA was good as usual, but a bit Zzzz.
S: Such a talent, great; S: So sickening; R: Can bring R&B back
Brit Pop Hits
B+ Skylar "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me"
B Jessica "You Are So Beautiful"
B Joshua "To Love Somebody"
B Hollie "Bleeding Love"
C+ Phillip "Time of the Season"
HOLLIE was good, but kinda Zzzz.
S: Loved it, nailed it; J: Beautiful, intimate, amazing; R: Unbelievable
PHILLIP kept the melody for once, but falsetto was bad, snoozer.
R: Less energy, vibe, nice; G: Mellow, good; S: Sang it well
JESSICA, SKYLAR & HOLLIE perform "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher" (B)
SKYLAR had great pitch, best of the night.
R: Flawless, I believe you; J: You just might [win]; S: Did it so well, congrats
JESSICA had great vox as well, but another snooze fest.
S: You're gonna be #1; J: So beautiful, great job; R: Talent unbelievable, so good
JOSHUA started out nice and subdued, then ended maniacally as usual.
R: Wow, born to do that, of of best ever on the show; J: One of best in 50 years!; S: Real artist
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My rankings for the week:
1. Skylar #3/#1 (B/B+)
2. Joshua #1/#3 (B(+)/B)
3. Hollie #2/#4 (B(+)/B)
4. Jessica #5/#2 (B-/B(+))
5. Phillip #4/#5 (B(-)/C+)