"God Bless the Child" on Idol?

I had to check it out for myself before posting an opinion.Which in all do respect I'm glad I did after my first cup of coffee.My suspicion were correct before hearing and right.listening to his performance I knew I would tire easily for a long period of time{half hour at best and that would be a stretch}I should think that most would. I am not, and please under stand putting this young man down for what could have been a better if not a more brilliant performance. That is why BH did not sing God bless this way. The song with lyrics do not call for this type of vocal out burst. This type of singing and like so many singer's that permeate the airways should be put into a class by it self and all shipped off to the school of vocal hysterics. Sinatra said, that a singer needs to understand what he/she is singing and color to lyric's accordingly.Most singers need just listen to the great Nat Cole to understand vocal reflection and the grafting of lyrics in order to tell a story.

Edorr: You should be placed in a room with this so called talented singer while strapped down. And see how long you can survive? If this is your idea of quality singing? As on member said" over cooking the lyrics"with every silly pyrotechnic vocal display imaginable. Do yourself a favor and listen to Nat,Sinatra along with Ella and Vaughn and singers of that generation. And ask yourself where are their pyrotechnic vocal displays? There are none, just good singing.You want gospel? Then listen to Jackson and leave the worshiping in church.

Mapman: there's a reason to be pretty harsh these days. We have all been told not to judge and to except this bad sounding so called heartfelt artistry? The panel thought the kid was just great, and why? Their just as talentless. I would guess if Sinatra were judging this he would have called up Sam Giancana to put out a hit on all contestant's coming from the school of vocal hysterics..God bless us and not the child who has to listen to this.

Edorr: I never said the kid had no talent. Having a big voice doesn't guarantee success. The kid has no idea how to sing the song so when in doubt shoot the works. My opinion is based on listening to quality singing without the hysterical acrobatics thrown in...and to all who think its a bad idea listening to great dead singers? The kids in the hall should learn to listen and turn off the Jennifer Hudson.