I'm watching this and pausing it as I comment singer after singer, like the judges.
Von Smith - “You All I Need to Get By” by Marvin GayeI think it started our rocky. There's just something that's lacking about him.. probably a likability factor. He started the show well though, like what the judges said.. got into his own league after the start and it was overall a good performance. A wildcard pick for sure, and possibly another top 12 finalists. But i don't think he might be a shoo-in.
Taylor Vaifanua - "If I Got You" by Alicia KeysIt was very bland and like what Simon said, it was forgettable and not an amazing performance.. thus, we can't remember her. No Top 12 chance, no Wildcard chance.
Alex Wagner-Trugman - "That's Why They Call it the Blues"It was horrible, tasteless and i compare it in the league of Norman Gentle. I had such a hard time getting through it. The yelling was horrible and it was seriously irritating. If neither Tatiana nor Norman make it through.. byebye.
Arianna Afsar - "The Winner Takes it All" by AbbaPretty sad, a girl with a good voice.. but blew her chance with a boring song choice which she went terribly wrong. Simon said everything right. It was awful.. and i like her when i first saw her.. but somehow i feel she will get a chance in wildcard? For some reason..
Junot Joyner - "Hey There, Delilah" by Plain-White T'sI believe it was a good performance, soothing to hear with his voice. But it got boring somehow in the middle.. very boring. And he missed some notes.. but it was really better than expected, coming from him. But i don't think this performance is somehow in the league of Danny and Adam, but it was smooth and gentle.. but i believe good enough for the top 12.
Kristen McNamara - "Give Me One Reason" by Tracy ChapmanI like her, she's a great singer and i still don't get how she has to fight for her spot in the top 36. Odd song choice, and if she doesn't go through.. i bet she'll be a wildcard pick for sure. But i like her! I hope she gets through! (Biased point from me! LOL!)
Nathaniel Marshall - “I Would Do Anything For Love”I actually liked the starting, and think he really has a good voice. But it was just a weird song choice for sure.. but i thought it was not as bad as Simon put it? But same with the judges, i really like him.
Felicia Barton - "No One" by Alicia KeysWow, she has got an attitude and a great voice and she sings generally good! It's a pity she didn't hit the first note! But like what Kara said, i think all of us noticed her.. and we enjoyed her song! I think she will be back for wildcard.. and how did she get cut in the first place?
Scott McIntyre - “Mandolin Rain” by Bruce HornsbyLike i've said, Scott will make it through to the top 12 without any problem. The guys in his group are gonna have a hard time to be the top male votes because i'm pretty sure America will go crazy voting for him. You know, this is what i call singing. When he sang his first note, you hear all the passion, the voice.. and like what Kara said.. he move mountains with his voice. I held back my tears throughout the whole song just listening to him.. and just thought how fair God is.. to give him an amazing touching soulful voice.. who cares if you have a voice bigger than his but it's just techniques. Now, this is what i call SINGING. Amazing, amazing talent. I want to see him play and sing!! And he's also likable and humble!
Kendall Beard - "This One's For the Girls" by Martina McBrideBubbly personality, great and fun character, pretty girl. I think she sings okay, but it's just a forgettable performance. However, i think she'll make a good recording artist.
Jorge Nunez - "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" by Elton JohnWOW. Good vocals. Good good vocals. Love it. I hope he gets into the top 12 (Wildcard or votes tomorrow) and i don't even care about the accent. It's great.. the performance is great. VOTE FOR HIM AMERICA! Anyway i LOL when Kara when he's so cute.. and does her little girl thing!
Lil Rounds - "Be Without You" by Mary J. BligeFive Words - "Shocked, Impressed, Amazed, LOVE, VOTE". SHE'S AMAZING. Shoo in into the top 12.
Ranking for tonight:LOVE:
1. Lil Rounds
2. Jorge Nunez
3. Scott McIntyre
LIKE:
4. Felicia Barton
5. Kristen McNamara
6. Nathaniel Marshall
7. Junot Joyner
OKAY:
8. Von Smith
9. Kendall Beard
10. Taylor Vaifanua
11. Arianna Afsar
DISLIKE:
12. Alex Wagner-Trugman
Who I hope gets/believe American will vote for into Top 12:1. Lil Rounds
2. Jorge Nunez
3. Scott McIntyre
AND NO ONE ELSE. They are the 3 best singers!!
WILDCARD PICKS:1. Felicia Barton
2. Kristen McNamara
3. Nathaniel Marshall
4. Junot Joyner
Best top 12 round. Best round of singers with only ONE terrible performance. 3 great singers spotted and a whole load of people with great potential! Love it!