Simonese without the Snark
Simonese without the Snark by Roxanne McDonald
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Simon was in reality check, extra kindness, nice mode this week–stepping back to participate in “Idol Gives Back” |
Likely because the “Idol Gives Back” campaign had begun and aired to us on Tuesday (and again on Wednesday)—giving him and us a look into the deplorable and depressing suffering countries and states, which Simon called a literal “hell on earth”–Simon was less negative this week.
And hell it was to just watch night one of Idol Gives Back. God help them all. There should not be, as Simon also said, such suffering, such misery.
Simon also said several kinder, or at least more positive things on Tuesday.
Here is a rough rendition (as I was too whacked out to catch exact wording):
Chris sang what I still think was an okay “Change the World.”
Simon said: It kind of feels that the competition starts properly tonight. It reminds me of the very first time we saw [you/him], and we said, “this guy’s got potential.” It had soul in it…. I think you did well.
Melinda delivered an absolutely stunning “There Will Come a Day.”
Simon said: You’re not gonna look surprised? You promise? What I loved about that performance was it wasn’t a copycat performance. You took a song and you absolutely made me believe…. That really was a master class vocal.
Blake did a totally straight, unaffected, sensitive version of “Imagine”.
Simon said: Blake, this is a tricky one because you’ve chosen one of the biggest songs of all time, so there’s going to be comparisons…. It didn’t go anywhere…but, you sang it with sincerity.
Lakisha sang a lovely but nowhere near Fantasia-spectacular “I Believe.”
Simon said: Look, I kind of think I know what Paula was trying to say: that she preferred Fantasia’s version…. It was kind of emotional. I’m having trouble with the shouting. [Then the crowd shouts a bunch of boos]. Oh, will you shut up? [And there we have Simon back again….]
Phil did a beautifully-rendered, with vibrato, “Change”.
Simon said: I really like you, and I’m glad you had a good week last week…. And you’ve come back with a spring in your step, confident. [Now if you could combine the two voices—country and soulful singing], you’ll come back…because I think people like you.
And Jordin offered a brilliant, perfect, tear-jerking “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”
Simon said: Well, unlike Randy [who actually LOOVED Jordin’s performance, so Simon was joking for a change], I thought you were fantastic…. That song is about sixty years old…, and I think you’d have a hit record with that. Brilliant.
And brilliant was the night, as heart-wrenching as it was.
Tonight we are watching and hearing Ellen (who does her version of her favorite song, “Shoop”) as announcer at the Music Hall; Earth, Wind, and Fire; and are about to get the benefits of Madonna, Bono, and Kelly Clarkson…as well as the benefits being sent to the brutally poor and devastated people in Africa, New Orleans, Atlanta, and several other home venues needing support.
Ryan has announced that a RECORD 70 million votes came in last night, and at the 50-million mark NewsCorp (?) kicked in 5 million dollars.
Here’s hoping that doesn’t mean the other twenty million votes didn’t go unpaid for?
We will let you know more after the rest of the show.
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