[misterrob]

On a purely technical basis he is a superior vocalist to any of the other men. Excluding the Bryan Adams song, he has picked tough artists to try and do justice to. Anyone who knows anything about music will tell you that Jazz numbers are really difficult songs to sing and sing well. He's not the stage presence that Taylor or Chris though.

I'll make sure word gets to him to sing something from N Sync next time so you can appreciate the song better. Just curious though, the song he sang last night has been done by people like Marvin Gaye, Frank Sinatra, Al Jarreau, Diana Krall, etc.. All Grammy Award winners.

[b9]

He's wonderful. I hope dialidol.com is wrong.

Simon emphasized last night that this is a singing competition.

If that were purely the criteria, though, based on last night's performances, Taylor would be at the bottom right now.

[commish]

Just curious though, the song he sang last night has been done by people like Marvin Gaye, Frank Sinatra, Al Jarreau, Diana Krall, etc.. All Grammy Award winners.

And none of them had a huge hit with the song either. It is a great song for a wonderful vocalist, but it is not a popular song with people listening. THat was the problem and why I said Eliot was picking obscure songs.

Look at all the posts MR. , all of these amazing artists covering this song and hardly anyone on here knew the song.

I hope and pray DialIdol is off (like they were with Lisa) on Eliot being last, but I am telling you -- he needs to pick it up and connect with the audience or he will be gone.

There is a reason why Jazz is only listened to by a small portion of the populace. YOu have to be a true music lover to appreciate the genre and to get the music.

[Netizen]

I'll make sure word gets to him to sing something from N Sync next time so you can appreciate the song better.

Well that sure won't help with me since I don't listen to that stuff. I don't like jazz, never have. Sinatra is way before my time! lol

[Palladin]

It was unfortunate that by coincidence Elliott sang the song that could be called "Deborah La Fave's Theme Song"--and on the very day that she was let off. The TV was almost back-to-back coverage of the "teacher minx".

But I am probably the only AI follower to make that connection--(I hope.)

The vocals were perfect, and Elliott showed that he was very amenable to Manilow's suggestions and tutelage, which means Elliott does not have one of those Texas-size egos that are so repugnant in show biz folk.