Her voice is so magnificent........R.I.P.......Legendary, Queen of Disco...Ms. Donna Summer.....heaven only knows, you're still singin' with the Angels!
I agree... I bought her new CD yesterday. I listen to all kinds of music. Without a doubt, I was blown away how good it was! It's already one of the very best pieces of music I have ever purchased. She is SOOO GOOOD!! And she's going to be huge... just wait.
SO much better than the more pop Jordan Sparks - melinda is mroe " old school" as is evidenced by her new CD . Anybody who enjoys a real singer who can stand the test of a capella performances and does not NEED all the studio touching up to make them sound good , buy her CD and support her . She is the real deal !
Thank you Desires for letting me know it is Patti LaBelle. Having listened on CZcams to Patti's stuff... I think she is a little less mellow than Melinda. Did you listen to Melinda on Xmas at Belmont 2007? Melinda was superbly smooth.
Why nowadays Idol contestants dont show the same stage performances......these were the inspirational Idol years, (1) when there were 3 judges( who could actually judge), (2) When Paula was still here to make us laugh, (3) When We thought Simon would stay on Idol to be with his buds Randy and Paula
I hate American idol, but this woman is a sweet singer. I think her outfit looked fine, she was like an adorable 60's mom. What the fuck who judges a singing show by clothes?
to bad,she was playing shy...she knew she was a great singer...yet,she wasn't herself.she paid price.little tina turner moves,but still original.hovewer...the best singer of all competitors.i love listening her tunes.i wish she will learn how to gain confidence and arrogance.i bet my life she would bee number one.
I don't know why Jordan Sparks won. She is so has-been. Seems the runners-up do better. Ex. Clay Aiken, Jennifer Hudson, Doughtry, etc. (probably spelled names wrong). I think Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson are the only real winners that have done well. American Idol needs to hang it up. Paula Abdul is a space cadet.
This is one of the best performance on idol ever for me.
her pronunciation is so clear and yet her vocals are still so powerful. I love her voice.
Melinda is what old school singing is all about. Love her
Her voice is so magnificent........R.I.P.......Legendary, Queen of Disco...Ms. Donna
Summer.....heaven only knows, you're still singin' with the Angels!
I loved all her songs during Idol, but this is my favorite. When I hear her sing, it sounds so original!!!
I agree... I bought her new CD yesterday. I listen to all kinds of music. Without a doubt, I was blown away how good it was! It's already one of the very best pieces of music I have ever purchased. She is SOOO GOOOD!! And she's going to be huge... just wait.
She should have won any competition
Great Great Performance... simply loved it...!!!
love the song love melinda its just fantastic
She's got to be one of the sweetest women in the world.
She blew me away too!!!!!!
she should've won... AMAZING!!! i only watched idol because of her..
you don't need luck, you were the BOMB!!
Listening in 2018 :)
Melindas best performance
I have just discovered you and Im blown away!!!!!!!Juliana from Romania loves you....
1:27 - Diva mode ON
Leona = beautiful with good voals.
Melinda = DIVA vocals.
black singers have the best voices.:-)and George Michael plus Freddie Mercury.:-))
This season's American Idol is a joke, just listen to her, this is what American Idol is all about.
i love her!! she has this michael jackson thing going ... shy off stage and different story on stage lol ...
The theme was songs by singers who inspired Gwen Stefani which is why Donna Summer's included.
SO much better than the more pop Jordan Sparks - melinda is mroe " old school" as is evidenced by her new CD . Anybody who enjoys a real singer who can stand the test of a capella performances and does not NEED all the studio touching up to make them sound good , buy her CD and support her . She is the real deal !
The rightful heir to Donna....
Great talent lost in a pop world. She might have become a real star in a jazz world. It's a pity she does not realize it.
@TheFunnyman1able
She is starring in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat until 4/9/2010.
@TheFunnyman1able That's what im wondering. She should have been in the final two
it's on youtube, she did record it
:19 is so damned cute. i love this version!!
Thank you Desires for letting me know it is Patti LaBelle. Having listened on CZcams to Patti's stuff... I think she is a little less mellow than Melinda. Did you listen to Melinda on Xmas at Belmont 2007? Melinda was superbly smooth.
All Simon could comment bad on Melinda is purely subjective and not even about her(her outfit, her song, arrangement)
Why nowadays Idol contestants dont show the same stage performances......these were the inspirational Idol years, (1) when there were 3 judges( who could actually judge), (2) When Paula was still here to make us laugh, (3) When We thought Simon would stay on Idol to be with his buds Randy and Paula
What was the theme of this night?Why is Gwen Stefani the mentor and the song is Donna Summer?
No doubt and their influences
I hate American idol, but this woman is a sweet singer. I think her outfit looked fine, she was like an adorable 60's mom. What the fuck who judges a singing show by clothes?
I want her to record this song in the studio! I hate these abbreviated versions, they're such a tease.
Braundzign look what I found ! czcams.com/video/QiIDbQdx8BI/video.html
She needs to get a contract at the new Steve Wynn Hotel in Vegas
to bad,she was playing shy...she knew she was a great singer...yet,she wasn't herself.she paid price.little tina turner moves,but still original.hovewer...the best singer of all competitors.i love listening her tunes.i wish she will learn how to gain confidence and arrogance.i bet my life she would bee number one.
I think Ruben , Fantasia and David Cook deserved the title too...
Danny gockie
Who is Patty Patty...?
Fantastic singer but she does not have anything to do with the Grammys or mainstream music
She really never made it in MAINTSTREAMA MUSIC. i THINK IT IS BECAUSE SHE WASNT THAT ATTRACTIVE BUT SHE HAS A VOICE AND HER STYLE IS NOW OUTDTAED
You aren't that attractive neither.
She is like a little patty Patty
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Leona is just ok . Next to Melinda to me vocally she's forgettable. But that's my personal opinion.
I don't know why Jordan Sparks won. She is so has-been. Seems the runners-up do better. Ex. Clay Aiken, Jennifer Hudson, Doughtry, etc. (probably spelled names wrong). I think Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson are the only real winners that have done well. American Idol needs to hang it up. Paula Abdul is a space cadet.