Fantasia is the BOMB
No, I don't mean the pre-WW II psychedelic epic created by Walt Disney. I am talking, of course, about “American Idol's” Fantasia Berrino. Randy Jackson calls her “The Bomb.” I think I prefer something else. I’ve always thought of a bomb as something you drop on your enemy if he is shooting at you or your comrades-in-arms. I’ve also heard the term used to mean a complete and utter flop on Broadway or at the Movies. Fantasia is anything but a bomb. She's got it all-singing chops, personality by the boatload, and soul enough for a small nation. As far as I’m concerned she IS the “American Idol.” I won’t bet on the American public voting that way next week, or even last night. The American public is driving between the white lines of mediocrity with blinders on. Why else would Willy Hung be any kind of presence cluttering up my TV with his ineptitude? The industry pros know Fantasia is a world-class performer, and we'll be seeing her CDs and performances before long. You CAN count on that.
I wish the lady would get some dancing lessons. She still has a way to go in that department. She used to have a shrill, brassy attitude early on, but she has allowed the engaging side of her personality come out lately. Her voice is a lot like Billie Holiday’s. I would love to hear her do "God Bless the Child" just once. That would definitely make Paula Abdul cry. How many times has Paula been affected by Fantasia’s performances? Did you notice Fantasia got loud, long-lasting, standing ovations after every tune she sang last night? She has major star written all over her. In fact, I will go on to say she is the most idol-like of all the performers on the show since it began. Kelly Clarkson is cute as a button, and sings with a mighty voice, but there's not much soul there. Reuben has soul to spare, personality, and a great voice that takes me back to Motown’s heyday, but he is so lethargic on stage and off as to be almost somnambulistic. I liked Clay Aiken from the minute I first heard him sing, but he seems to appeal to the younger teens more, and is "Solitaire" the only song he knows? He's going to get stuck in a rut like Ricky Martin, who is only allowed to sing "La Vida Loca."
I don’t even care for a lot of the music on the show, but Fantasia knocks me out. I just might buy Fantasia’s CD when it comes out (put one Billie Holiday tune on it, puh-leeze).
ACE
I wish the lady would get some dancing lessons. She still has a way to go in that department. She used to have a shrill, brassy attitude early on, but she has allowed the engaging side of her personality come out lately. Her voice is a lot like Billie Holiday’s. I would love to hear her do "God Bless the Child" just once. That would definitely make Paula Abdul cry. How many times has Paula been affected by Fantasia’s performances? Did you notice Fantasia got loud, long-lasting, standing ovations after every tune she sang last night? She has major star written all over her. In fact, I will go on to say she is the most idol-like of all the performers on the show since it began. Kelly Clarkson is cute as a button, and sings with a mighty voice, but there's not much soul there. Reuben has soul to spare, personality, and a great voice that takes me back to Motown’s heyday, but he is so lethargic on stage and off as to be almost somnambulistic. I liked Clay Aiken from the minute I first heard him sing, but he seems to appeal to the younger teens more, and is "Solitaire" the only song he knows? He's going to get stuck in a rut like Ricky Martin, who is only allowed to sing "La Vida Loca."
I don’t even care for a lot of the music on the show, but Fantasia knocks me out. I just might buy Fantasia’s CD when it comes out (put one Billie Holiday tune on it, puh-leeze).
ACE