Michael Jackson Week

Yes, who can Michael but Michael? But the beauty of doing MJ is that it separates Real Idolists from Pretend Idolists.
Here is my summary with Idolist-by-Idolist details following:

Can win: Danny, Lil, Emo-Chic
Maybe can win: Allison, Alexis
Can’t win: Oil Rig Dude, Jorge, Scott, Kris, Matt
Really can’t win: Jasmine, Anoop Dog, Simon-Crushing Megan

Lil – I really liked her giving the song more of a soul vs. a pop feel. She didn’t mimic the original and remade the song as Randy said. She can win. What is Simon’s problem other than he NEVER gets R&B?

Scott – I continue to think he is mediocre, just no pizzazz, no sizzle, as Kara said not dynamic, sheesh, even Oil Rig Dude is better.

Danny – WOW!!! WHOA!!! DUDE!!! I just love this guy’s voice so, so much. He can flat sing and can DEFINITELY win!!!

Oil Rig Dude – Better than I thought, not unpleasant is about the best I can say

Jasmine – Way too big a song for her, pitchy at times. She’s gone. (Don’t you love how Randy name-dropped Mariah?) Randy and Kara were way too kind. Paula was CRITICAL!!!! WHAT????? Simon continues to be right about her, a little girl trying to be a big girl.

Kris – Guitar version did NOT work. Remember the Time pops and Kris’ version had nothing. It was, as Simon would say, “Bizarre.” In point of fact, he said, “Clumsy.” I hate him and want him gone, I don’t care how nice he is or how cute his wife is.

Allison – She’s 16 and her voice gives me chills at times – I know, the gravelly-voice female thing I have. But Randy is right, she’s got “it”; I love her personality, too.

Anoop Dog – Anoop, Anoop, Anoop, you CANNOT go there!! Beat It is way too iconic a song. Who can sing this song other than MJ? Paula was ABSOLUTELY right, the song is untouchable. And you really need Eddie Van Halen on the guitar, too.

Jorge – I liked him better than the judges did although his voice was a little thin and pitchy at times.

Simon-Crushing Megan – Oh, dear, how dreadful was that? Even Simon couldn’t find anything good to say for once. And she needs to stop whatever she is doing that she thinks is dancing. Which could be this week.

Emo-Chic – Man, I love this guy. He is a PRO! He commands – no, he OWNS - the stage, he demands attention. He is outrageously good. AWESOME. Maybe HE could sing Beat It (but you still need Eddie Van Halen doing the guitar)

Matt – Sorry Randy, that was a BAD imitation of Justin Timberlake. I didn’t like it at all but maybe Simon was right, it was too tough to follow Emo-Chic.

My Girl Alexis – Heart be still. Maybe more energy and sex appeal than substance this week but still quite enough substance. Yes, Simon, a little over the top at times but you have your crush and I have mine. The biggest difference is that mine will be back next week.