American Idol January 24th  “Getting Lucky in Greensboro”  1/25/06

By Marcus

Thousands of would-be singers lined up hoping for that lucky break and that one, just that one opportunity to make an impression on Paula, Randy, and Simon. Well, some made that impression but most just fell flat as a fallen cake. Here is a brief recap.

         “Lean on me” Sybrina needs to lean on a singing coach.

         Even with her catchy name of Cachet, this woman needs to confine her singing to the shower with the door shut.

         Sparkling roller skating waitress Kellie’s mother walk out when she was just a toddler and her   professional criminal drug addict father spent more time inside the big house than out. But that did not deter this determined young woman. Living with her grandfather and making him proud, she is singing her way to Hollywood .

         Singing “Old Black Magic”, tuxedo and bowtie Shawn was over dressed and under prepared.

         Ventriloquist Richard with his side kick dummy Scottie did not fool the judges.

         Imitating a distant cousin of Donald Duck, pink cowgirl hat wearing Ronda was an idol.

         Seductive and smooth Sergeant Steven with his four rows of ribbons danced with Paula and is on his way to Hollywood . If I was his wife, my leash would be short and my eyes not averted.

         Sometimes in this show, a pure beautiful talent leaps out like a Hawaiian sunrise. Tonight that talent was Halicia’s voice pouring like molten gold. This gal is on her way to Hollywood and to stardom.

         Porcupine hair Donny needs to keep his day job.

         Former ward of the state Kendra spent her younger life in and out of nearly four dozen foster care homes. But her spirit was not drowned. Marrying too young, she wised up and kicked her husband to curb. Raising her three children alone, she set her sights high and with her voice she is Hollywood bound. This woman is a model of making the best of what life throws at you.

Climb that mountain, Kendra because we expect great things from you.

         Will the next American Idol come forth from Greensboro ?  The odds, me thinks, are good.

see also:

2/2/06 American Idol February 1st “Where is the Talent In Austin?”

2/1/06 American Idol, January 31, 2006 "Gambling for the Big Jackpot in Las Vegas

1/26/06 January 25th “Cable Car Bells are Ringing, but there is singing in San Francisco?”

1/19/06 American Idol January 18th “Singing for high stakes in Denver”

1/18/06 American Idol January 17th Part 1 “So many big dreamers and so little talent”