VERY GOOD! In here our national anthem is always sang as it was originally written, and as a non-american I enjoy listening to all these different versions :)
Superb! She gives me shivers when she sings. Those athletes are sure good looking. At least she didn't get side tracked looking at them. I know I would've!
Simplicity is the BEST way to sing this US National Anthem... WOW... I luv MELINDA DOOLITTLE !!!! She's one of the UNDERRATED AMERICAN IDOL FINALIST.... Cuz they said she has NO Hollywood Packaging... but for me, She's my personal IDOL fave... She's One of the MOST TALENTED and SOULFUL / R&B New Singer - Artists out there... period. DONT HATE! DONT DISS! APPRECIATE!
This is one of the best rendetions of the Star Spangled Banner that I have 'seen'/heard. Lots of seasoned musicians have butchered this song. This kind of singing helps the listener be introspective.
Freedom is not free! It is never free. Thank you US Armed Forces for all that you do. Lots of thanks go to your families, too, for bearing the burden of you being gone to Iraq, Afghanistan and anywhere else in the world - for the sake of our country and its citizens.
Melinda's voice is so soothing and very smooth. I love her voice and how she sang this. She didn't try to sing it differently, I hate when people do that.
love how you can follow the words when she sings, she enunciates the lyrics so well and phrases it beautifully so you get the meaning of the song as it was meant when written, not just that she hits the highest or lowest notes..well done!
I remember her doing the national anthem for my hs bball games on a tape recording. Brings back memories everytime I hear her sing it. Great voice and talent. Just excellent
Melinda's single, It's Your Love, from her debut CD (Coming Back To You), is available now on Amazon. The full CD will drop on February 3, but you can pre-order it on both Amazon and Target!! ;-)
Woo hoo, Melinda-fans! Did you catch the Street Team's Moments With Melinda #4 on blogtalkradio? We premiered a sneak peek of It's Your Love, Melinda's first single, from her debut CD, Coming Back To You (due to drop in January 2009). Ken Barnes from IdolChatter gave the first full review and he calls the CD a "Scorcher"! Come to Melinda's Street Team and be a part of music history! ;-)
she has such poise. it's nice hearing her sing a song such as this; it showcases so much more of her vocal talent. she is a fun artist to watch and great to listen to. i can't wait for her album ... thanks for posting the date dawange01! i'll be looking forward to it eargly; sounds like a lot of great artists are FIANLLY dropping albums in 2009.
I agree that Melinda is a great artist, SpikeFan28; that's why I'm waiting patiently for Our Girl to give us her best. I'm happy she didn't rush out with a half-baked, what-were-you-thinking CD just to quiet her critics. Excellence is Melinda's hallmark and that sets her apart from many singers on the charts. Melinda is about to show the fix-it-with-Pro Tools singers that you should never send a girl to do a W-O-M-A-N's job! ;-)
i agree; i'm glad as well she didn't rush her album. i'm sure it's going to be awesome. i really hope that her singles stay on the charts a looong time ... i hope we get to hear a single soon. :-D
Folks, the tentative release date for Melinda Doolittle's album, "Coming Back to You," is January 9, 2009. Watch out for this date and if the chance comes, pre-order her album! We must promote Melinda. :)
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THIS is a true singer, this is such an incredible version of the anthem. She is an amazing singer and is showing up all those wannabe talents without even trying
Wow, that was incredible. It gave me goosebumps. Her voice sounded so powerful and muscular, and yet she didn't have to overdo it with runs and change the basic melody of the song. This is one of the best renditions I've ever heard.
Not the best! Youve GOT to watch this vid of Wayne Messmer singning the Nat'l Anthem at the '91 NHL All Star Game. Chicago was (and still is) a riot! here's the link:
Great job, Girl! Melinda was the BEST AI contestant of all time... I was completely shocked when she was eliminated. WHY hasn't she come out with an album yet??? See how Jordin, Blake, Taylor, etc., etc. aren't doing so well, being dropped by the recording companies.. America made a big mistake. She could be as big a star as Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson...
'I hate America, Louis. I hate this country. Nothing but a bunch of big ideas and stories and people dying, and then people like you. The white cracker who wrote the National Anthem knew what he was doing. He set the word free to a note so high nobody could reach it. That was deliberate.'
How sad and ignorant! There are ships and planes leaving from all ports, so if you feel so hateful, just try it out someplace out. It makes me sick to think that we have to live with people who cannot appreciate what we have. My grandparents fought to get here and I'll always be proud and grateful to be an American. Melissa sang our Anthem perfectly and she is a wonderful example of a lovely American woman. Buy a ticket to someplace else and good luck.
Interesting that you chose a quote from a play about the hardship of gays to try to make some kind of elusive point here. A total non sequitur. You must be in high school...
I was merely pointing out that the note freedom has never been reached. I was suggesting that this idle hope of Democracy, to come and save the day is something that every generation falls for.
There was this interesting quote from an activist during the 60's. He stood up, to a crowd the size of woodstock and stated, 'you don't know how lucky you are, you are the first marketed generation'.
Rofl. How do you figure Jordin was Lip-syncing? She sang it better than any other Idol winner with the exception of maybe Carrie Underwood. She certainly was flawless.
Jordin was lip-synching..she admitted it..she had a cold..she previously recorded it..she still did a great job,and there's no doubt jordin can sing her ass off..She deserved to win idol..Melinda was better IMO,but Jordin still deserved it.
you people are newbs. the national anthem is always previously recorded for the super bowl. regardless of her cold, she would have lip synced it. she probably just admitted it because it was blatantly obvious, and used the cold as a cover. Though a great vocal recorded or not, it was still lip synced. Melinda sang it live and hit every note spot on pitch, that deserves a little more recognition.
mind u that jordin sparks sang at a basketball game live soon after she won Am. Idol and IMO it was a lil better than this. Not trying to sound snotty...im juss sayin.
That's your taste. This generation's taste is often quelled by rappers who don't sing in tune or with a vocal range, or singers who sing about lesbian fantasies, or about sex. Does anyone understand anymore why a lot of people believe music is dead? They don't even use real instruments any more.
"This generation" is a group that id rather not be put in. I rarely listen to rap music becuz it all sounds the same these days. I listen to people with amazing voices. Even if that means listening to oldies. And about the singers who sing about lesbian fantasies=it was an out their topic for Katy Perry, but she had to get noticed somehow. And that song is No.1 right now so obvious she's doin somethin right. And if u watched her on so you think you can dance? she's actually a really good singer.
Okay.. people. Melinda is pretty. I dont think she lost AI because of her looks... Its because she didnt have a big enough fan-base to counter Jordin and Blake...
AI is a singing contest, not a beauty paegant - and Melinda constantly gave it her all. She should have won hands down.
whole package,I would say so, ,but when it comes to critics the looks just keep your mouth shut,because ever body knows,how to judge what ever looks,but would you agree she has amazing voice?or still don't?
Every musician I know thinks Melinda Doolittle was one of the best performers on A.I. and should have won hands down that year. But she didn't lose because of her looks -- there are a couple other contestants that have won that certainly aren't any beauties. The whole package helps though, that's no secret.
BlakeLewisXoX = even though she look like of what you think she is, but she has a good heart & you who you look like you think,look doesn't care in this planet attitude is the best ! no body save life in it's own beauty.Thats god gifted.she will live longer than you.trust me!
in my honest opinion, i think she looks like a turtle. DONT GET MAD AT ME. other than that she did a fantastic job on this and should've made it to the top 2 on american idol.
I agree, Blakewhatever, that she's not very good-looking. But she has an AMAZING voice. Just amazing. And she should have WON American Idol, hands down.
of all the so call stars, only melinda and whitney have sang the anthem powerly, beautifully and respectfully..most just trying to make them into their performance concert..lol
Just to kill any residual misunderstandimg. here is my first comment on this, 10 months ago:
"You Americans are so lucky to have Melinda. Please treat her with respect like this. Your anthem is a great song, and Melinda treated it as it should be. Two minutes of Melinda's musical magic!!!"
melinda is amazing, but jordin has a higher range. i thought melinda was gonna win because she has so much control over her voice, and so much passion.
Best singer around. Amazing.
Geotubest 2 weeks ago
Never quite caught on to her voice.
raberyleti 4 months ago
She always takes my breath away. Bravo!
habbz 5 months ago
Most Excellent! As usual...Melinda Doolittle
whymelani 11 months ago
Astounding!
poodaone1 11 months ago
this and david a's national anthem are the best among the american idol contestants.
arkhaili 1 year ago
She have an amazing voice!!! Sing it Melinda!!!!
Keeman24 1 year ago
i can't take my eyes off that ring lol bling bling
blahblah162005 1 year ago
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more like overrated. glad she didnt win. this is an ordinary anthem version. good but forgettable.
sadfountains 1 year ago
VERY GOOD! In here our national anthem is always sang as it was originally written, and as a non-american I enjoy listening to all these different versions :)
Annderss 2 years ago 2
Superb! She gives me shivers when she sings. Those athletes are sure good looking. At least she didn't get side tracked looking at them. I know I would've!
I salute you for keeping your focus, Melinda!
kimatoz3 2 years ago 5
WOW! stunning!
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lovemymindydoo 2 years ago
this gave me chills
so amazing
hammy52791 2 years ago 2
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I say it's a nice work.. flawless
but I think these Americans don't have respect for their Anthem :)
wernest09 2 years ago
nice work!!!
yoonhwan75 2 years ago 2
ahh shes so talented!!
i got to meet her today & shes freakin amazing,she cracked me up and shes so down to earth.
shes such a good person
tiff
gods6heirs 2 years ago 11
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A little off pitch at times, but the National Anthem is not an easy song to sing, and Melinda did a fabulous job of it. I've always liked her.
IIIThreat 2 years ago
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she came to a basketball game and a sword fight broke out... next time, melinda, try not to cause the ballplayers to sport wood... that's baseball
SamFreedom 2 years ago
Wow!
dwightkschrute80 2 years ago
Melinda sings the Anthem with appreciation for its' meaning and significance; and she wants her listeners to understand those things, as well.
Brava!
skatesindreams 2 years ago 4
oh yea, sure... that must be exactly what happened there... total patriot, that Melinda....
SamFreedom 2 years ago
Simplicity is the BEST way to sing this US National Anthem... WOW... I luv MELINDA DOOLITTLE !!!! She's one of the UNDERRATED AMERICAN IDOL FINALIST.... Cuz they said she has NO Hollywood Packaging... but for me, She's my personal IDOL fave... She's One of the MOST TALENTED and SOULFUL / R&B New Singer - Artists out there... period. DONT HATE! DONT DISS! APPRECIATE!
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I don't like her voice. Is too shaky.
jayemmanbro 2 years ago
This is one of the best rendetions of the Star Spangled Banner that I have 'seen'/heard. Lots of seasoned musicians have butchered this song. This kind of singing helps the listener be introspective.
Freedom is not free! It is never free. Thank you US Armed Forces for all that you do. Lots of thanks go to your families, too, for bearing the burden of you being gone to Iraq, Afghanistan and anywhere else in the world - for the sake of our country and its citizens.
mhou24 2 years ago
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Sunny91Moon 2 years ago
Though the only proof of you singing is a dog acting stupid? Amazing..
leethaoproductions 2 years ago
then good for you, no one cares.
wWeFaN031694 2 years ago
That girl can sing. Period.
urgrad03 2 years ago 4
she's amazing... just thing she overdid the last part... but still shes amazing! :) one of the best singers I know of
lovemesomehatememore 2 years ago
Nothing overdone. Not this performer. Watch other pop singers' performance of this song.
mhou24 2 years ago 2
sung like an american mel. you remind me of what it means.
mitchelldo4 2 years ago
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shes amazing, but she looke like a man..
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Jennifer Hudosn HAAAAAAAA!!! YAW GOT NOTHN ON HER
terronking10 2 years ago
I just bought her new CD. BUY IT!! I listen to all kinds of music and can honestly say it is one of the greatest peices of music i have EVER bought!
chilingzzz 2 years ago 3
she has a cd now? I didn't know...
ajeansimon 2 years ago
It's called "coming back to you", and it's amazing.
chilingzzz 2 years ago
really??
shawn20017 2 years ago
Melinda's voice is so soothing and very smooth. I love her voice and how she sang this. She didn't try to sing it differently, I hate when people do that.
mk2u73 2 years ago
have you heard faith hill's rendition? hmm.. i love it so much.. but melinda is good too.
cheerboy008 2 years ago
I won't compare Melinda to anyone. She is an exceptional singer. I do hope she gets the proper mgm't and label and she'll definitely go places.
JJN259 3 years ago
umm...her album came out feb 3rd...It's titled Coming Back To You...It's a classic!!
richb2983 2 years ago
That's good to know. I will pick it up as soon as I go to the store. Thanks!
JJN259 2 years ago
love how you can follow the words when she sings, she enunciates the lyrics so well and phrases it beautifully so you get the meaning of the song as it was meant when written, not just that she hits the highest or lowest notes..well done!
cdcotr 3 years ago
Her and Carrie underwood sang this the best!!!!!
eviloneone 3 years ago
noo jordin ;)
ItsOkayImBack 3 years ago
Hell to the no she does not!!!!!!.Jordins was ok at best
eviloneone 3 years ago
whitney houston was best.. no one could touch her preformance...
rofl9999 3 years ago 4
beautiful <3
hyuugafan88j4 3 years ago
I'd buy that if she released it lol
nottys99 3 years ago
would someone bother to explain me why she didn't win the american idol?
i used to watch this show only because of her. so i lost some episodes and just knew that she wasn't the winner but not the reason why.
flavioespunier 3 years ago
She didnt sing this song. She SANG the stank off of this song!!!
PtolemyXVI 3 years ago 2
Randy was right. This girl can sing the phone book. I'm in tears here and I am not even American. wow.
Jamaicanchocolate34 3 years ago
awesome!!!!
CarrieUnderwoodFan23 3 years ago 3
I remember her doing the national anthem for my hs bball games on a tape recording. Brings back memories everytime I hear her sing it. Great voice and talent. Just excellent
joebunny44 3 years ago
That is so cool!
lovemymindydoo 3 years ago
The Best performance of the National Anthem ever song by a Celebrity or a Star. She is A+++, this girl. I'm waiting for her albumsssssssss
grazzellian 3 years ago 5
Whitney Houston's rendition was the best.
funster15 3 years ago 2
Melinda's single, It's Your Love, from her debut CD (Coming Back To You), is available now on Amazon. The full CD will drop on February 3, but you can pre-order it on both Amazon and Target!! ;-)
GriotLori 3 years ago
Melinda LOVELY, LOVELY, LOVELY...Thank you for the great performance xxx love loads xxx
sunsmile77 3 years ago 4
Woo hoo, Melinda-fans! Did you catch the Street Team's Moments With Melinda #4 on blogtalkradio? We premiered a sneak peek of It's Your Love, Melinda's first single, from her debut CD, Coming Back To You (due to drop in January 2009). Ken Barnes from IdolChatter gave the first full review and he calls the CD a "Scorcher"! Come to Melinda's Street Team and be a part of music history! ;-)
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she really isnt that good of a singer. she has a VERY nice tone to her voice - reminds me of velvet lol.
happylarry 3 years ago
she has such poise. it's nice hearing her sing a song such as this; it showcases so much more of her vocal talent. she is a fun artist to watch and great to listen to. i can't wait for her album ... thanks for posting the date dawange01! i'll be looking forward to it eargly; sounds like a lot of great artists are FIANLLY dropping albums in 2009.
SpikeFan28 3 years ago 2
I agree that Melinda is a great artist, SpikeFan28; that's why I'm waiting patiently for Our Girl to give us her best. I'm happy she didn't rush out with a half-baked, what-were-you-thinking CD just to quiet her critics. Excellence is Melinda's hallmark and that sets her apart from many singers on the charts. Melinda is about to show the fix-it-with-Pro Tools singers that you should never send a girl to do a W-O-M-A-N's job! ;-)
GriotLori 3 years ago 4
i agree; i'm glad as well she didn't rush her album. i'm sure it's going to be awesome. i really hope that her singles stay on the charts a looong time ... i hope we get to hear a single soon. :-D
SpikeFan28 3 years ago 4
Amen!
Jamaicanchocolate34 3 years ago
that was great
teiri567 3 years ago 2
melinda has a place in music industry..she has the talent..i will wait for her time...
demzyan 3 years ago
Folks, the tentative release date for Melinda Doolittle's album, "Coming Back to You," is January 9, 2009. Watch out for this date and if the chance comes, pre-order her album! We must promote Melinda. :)
dawnage01 3 years ago
yay! this is the best video on YT! go melinda!
westsidestory97 3 years ago
Melinda is so gifted.... wow....
ilivensoca 3 years ago
Way better than Jordin Sparks!!
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koolaidkebo 3 years ago
You have nothing better to do, do you? o_O
lexymalfoy 3 years ago
Shit, I read it. So I'm gonna die on next saturday then, cos I am way too lazy to post that crap on other videos.
snowballrambo 3 years ago
Melinda ia flawless
Lgh45 3 years ago
THAT GIRL CAN SANG!!!
mzthomas79 3 years ago 2
Wow she has old soul.... real talk
Brockafan1986 3 years ago 4
THIS is a true singer, this is such an incredible version of the anthem. She is an amazing singer and is showing up all those wannabe talents without even trying
illa2015 3 years ago 4
Melinda Doolittle makes all Americans proud to be Americans! It makes me want to be American too! Powerful vocal and beautifully sung!
kenzosin 3 years ago
this is great. close to whitneys.
cocoswan 3 years ago
Wow..great vocal esp. 0:55 and 1:32
danielfrace 3 years ago 3
how come she has not album? or does she has?
jonganda 3 years ago
Wow, that was incredible. It gave me goosebumps. Her voice sounded so powerful and muscular, and yet she didn't have to overdo it with runs and change the basic melody of the song. This is one of the best renditions I've ever heard.
elliottlover88 3 years ago 2
screw looks, Melinda got the voice. Shes obviously the better singer. America was wrong by not voting enough for her.
ramos121892 3 years ago 2
THE BEST!!!!
I SO PROUD TO BE AMERICAN
kornlitoz 3 years ago
Not the best! Youve GOT to watch this vid of Wayne Messmer singning the Nat'l Anthem at the '91 NHL All Star Game. Chicago was (and still is) a riot! here's the link:
youtube(DOT)com/watch?v=tvpxVE_kQXg
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ugly nigger singing shitty song=classic shitty america
cleborptheretard 3 years ago
To CHASE7604
NOBODY can compare Melinda Doolittle and Jordan Sparks, because they have different voices.
WhatEvaYouLike 3 years ago 2
Melinda is the best!
Laileen 3 years ago
I absolutely love how she sang it straight through and without the ridiculous runs/riffs.
DeeJae2500 3 years ago
melinda shouldve won american i dol!
HiHowdyHeyWassup 3 years ago
dull
lulingstone 3 years ago
excuse u??can you do wat she did??all o y'all used them adlibs n twist n turns like keyshia cole kinda trainwreck singing!!she had control and class
kymmiisha 3 years ago
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Listen to Jordin's anthem... 10x better!
chase7604 3 years ago
Melinda can sing circles around Jordin on one of her bad days.
ogshowme 3 years ago 4
As much as i love jordin sparks, melinda was clearly a better singer.
jinglish10 3 years ago 3
One of the best version of the Anthem I've heard in my life. Sorry, Jordin, Melinda should have won the AI title.
deep71483 3 years ago
THE BEST!
lukituchi 3 years ago 4
She should have W O N ! ! ! !
rgf610 3 years ago 7
gave me chillss =]
ANTMxloverx125 3 years ago 2
Great job, Girl! Melinda was the BEST AI contestant of all time... I was completely shocked when she was eliminated. WHY hasn't she come out with an album yet??? See how Jordin, Blake, Taylor, etc., etc. aren't doing so well, being dropped by the recording companies.. America made a big mistake. She could be as big a star as Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson...
susandrn 3 years ago 2
I like Jordan. But clearly, Melinda was the better singer.
Laffington 3 years ago 5
'I hate America, Louis. I hate this country. Nothing but a bunch of big ideas and stories and people dying, and then people like you. The white cracker who wrote the National Anthem knew what he was doing. He set the word free to a note so high nobody could reach it. That was deliberate.'
Angels in America
Tony Kushner
beforenightfell 3 years ago
How sad and ignorant! There are ships and planes leaving from all ports, so if you feel so hateful, just try it out someplace out. It makes me sick to think that we have to live with people who cannot appreciate what we have. My grandparents fought to get here and I'll always be proud and grateful to be an American. Melissa sang our Anthem perfectly and she is a wonderful example of a lovely American woman. Buy a ticket to someplace else and good luck.
wisermaw 3 years ago
Interesting that you chose a quote from a play about the hardship of gays to try to make some kind of elusive point here. A total non sequitur. You must be in high school...
in2food 3 years ago
no.
I was merely pointing out that the note freedom has never been reached. I was suggesting that this idle hope of Democracy, to come and save the day is something that every generation falls for.
There was this interesting quote from an activist during the 60's. He stood up, to a crowd the size of woodstock and stated, 'you don't know how lucky you are, you are the first marketed generation'.
and to use a quote from Audre Lorde-
'there are no single issues anymore'.
Do you understand?
beforenightfell 3 years ago
what play is it??
singer11 3 years ago
Angels in America is the play. Self absorbed drivel... An exercise in psudo-intellectualism.
in2food 3 years ago
so simple and nice.. good to my ears haha!
keikay022 3 years ago
I thought She did a great job in singing the National Athem.
redwalls76 3 years ago
Melinda was good, But i have to admit Jordin sang this song so flawless, My favorites: Jordin, Archuleta, Daughtry, Kelly and Carrie.
rockinindigo 3 years ago
Jordin was lip-synching...and it still wasn't flawless.
denzelwvu 3 years ago 3
Rofl. How do you figure Jordin was Lip-syncing? She sang it better than any other Idol winner with the exception of maybe Carrie Underwood. She certainly was flawless.
Danklin24 3 years ago
Jordin was lip-synching..she admitted it..she had a cold..she previously recorded it..she still did a great job,and there's no doubt jordin can sing her ass off..She deserved to win idol..Melinda was better IMO,but Jordin still deserved it.
richb2983 3 years ago
you people are newbs. the national anthem is always previously recorded for the super bowl. regardless of her cold, she would have lip synced it. she probably just admitted it because it was blatantly obvious, and used the cold as a cover. Though a great vocal recorded or not, it was still lip synced. Melinda sang it live and hit every note spot on pitch, that deserves a little more recognition.
LittleCloserBoi 3 years ago
Don't reply to me...I know MELINDA was live,and i love her!!!! she's 10 x's better than jordin
richb2983 3 years ago
mind u that jordin sparks sang at a basketball game live soon after she won Am. Idol and IMO it was a lil better than this. Not trying to sound snotty...im juss sayin.
tmjohnson2010 3 years ago
That's your taste. This generation's taste is often quelled by rappers who don't sing in tune or with a vocal range, or singers who sing about lesbian fantasies, or about sex. Does anyone understand anymore why a lot of people believe music is dead? They don't even use real instruments any more.
Nonagon 3 years ago 2
"This generation" is a group that id rather not be put in. I rarely listen to rap music becuz it all sounds the same these days. I listen to people with amazing voices. Even if that means listening to oldies. And about the singers who sing about lesbian fantasies=it was an out their topic for Katy Perry, but she had to get noticed somehow. And that song is No.1 right now so obvious she's doin somethin right. And if u watched her on so you think you can dance? she's actually a really good singer.
tmjohnson2010 3 years ago
YOUR TOTALLY TELLING THE TRUTH!!!!
xx3moPrInc3ssxx 3 years ago
you are absolutely right!!
throwerfan22 3 years ago
And what pisses ME off more then Jordan's lip-synching was the fact that no one seemed to catch her!!!
MemfisPrince 3 years ago 2
that was really good. i think she can do better, but i love melinda, so i dont care.
bjesgirl 3 years ago
all the other female winners are descent looking..Doolittle had an odd look about her..the image wasn't working
klimaxxx06 3 years ago
weak as he**
nurfacebish 3 years ago
Okay.. people. Melinda is pretty. I dont think she lost AI because of her looks... Its because she didnt have a big enough fan-base to counter Jordin and Blake...
AI is a singing contest, not a beauty paegant - and Melinda constantly gave it her all. She should have won hands down.
hobubu1 3 years ago 6
Taylor Hicks won because his final performances reminded some of the older audience of Elvis. Looks? Yes...
Perhaps, Melinda didn't ring anyones bell!?
ronniboe 3 years ago
whole package,I would say so, ,but when it comes to critics the looks just keep your mouth shut,because ever body knows,how to judge what ever looks,but would you agree she has amazing voice?or still don't?
lilbadgirl00 3 years ago
Every musician I know thinks Melinda Doolittle was one of the best performers on A.I. and should have won hands down that year. But she didn't lose because of her looks -- there are a couple other contestants that have won that certainly aren't any beauties. The whole package helps though, that's no secret.
moonsister411 3 years ago
If you have to be pretty to win American Idol, why the hell did Taylor Hicks win instead of Katherine Mcphee???
tdunnsurv 3 years ago
If Doolittle was pretty, she would have won American Idol that season
klimaxxx06 3 years ago
that has absolutely nothing to do with why she didn't win
Grobanite895 3 years ago
No that's not the case because some of the other winners are not pretty at all.
Worme95 3 years ago
Malinda Robbed??? YES!!! Need Idol To Become A Star? HELLZ NO!!!
Flake777 3 years ago
She's been listening to the Whitney version. Most of her performance was note for note.
reesnixon 3 years ago
she is the winner,absolute,no offense
lilbadgirl00 3 years ago
BlakeLewisXoX = even though she look like of what you think she is, but she has a good heart & you who you look like you think,look doesn't care in this planet attitude is the best ! no body save life in it's own beauty.Thats god gifted.she will live longer than you.trust me!
lilbadgirl00 3 years ago
she wont live longer than me. just the fact that she is like 16 years older than me. she will not live longer than me.
BlakeLewisXoX 3 years ago
frankly, i would expect her to sing it better. but none the less, it was amazing.
itskeithbaby 3 years ago
in my honest opinion, i think she looks like a turtle. DONT GET MAD AT ME. other than that she did a fantastic job on this and should've made it to the top 2 on american idol.
BlakeLewisXoX 3 years ago
I agree, Blakewhatever, that she's not very good-looking. But she has an AMAZING voice. Just amazing. And she should have WON American Idol, hands down.
penguintaskforce 3 years ago
i agree .. as much as i love jordin, melinda does sing better in this criteria
jr1234crazy 3 years ago 3
ROBBED!!!!!!!
EdwardCullenISRobert 3 years ago
Jordin sings it really well too but Melinda has the power and that it-factor that Jordin couldn't achieve!
PrinceofVocals 3 years ago
camera men was all up in people faces.
Tub87 3 years ago
Beautiful!!
heartsanddaydreams01 3 years ago
fck the anthem .....my pistons lost this series
awomoloa 3 years ago
Jordin is better
Webkinzlover32 3 years ago
In your opinion.
lovemymindydoo 3 years ago
dont think so
AuntyTala 3 years ago
hell fucking no,
melinda should have won
thecandyman86 3 years ago 3
The only version I heard Jordin sing was pre-recorded. Melinda is a much better & more reliable vocalist...obviously.
piefrance 3 years ago 2
She should have won American Idol!
avatarseanz 3 years ago 5
she is so AMAZING! She should have won American Idol!
avatarseanz 3 years ago
of all the so call stars, only melinda and whitney have sang the anthem powerly, beautifully and respectfully..most just trying to make them into their performance concert..lol
JavierJLCarlos 3 years ago 3
shes great .. she doesnt need any big background or band to sound this awesome. =D
ThaTxRetarD 3 years ago
Just to kill any residual misunderstandimg. here is my first comment on this, 10 months ago:
"You Americans are so lucky to have Melinda. Please treat her with respect like this. Your anthem is a great song, and Melinda treated it as it should be. Two minutes of Melinda's musical magic!!!"
1jammot 3 years ago
I'm Canadian, and if she had sung my anthem I would be so proud. Melinda is special.
belladonna411 3 years ago
pefect
conwuliri 3 years ago
wow she was great and lost grips of weight..she looks great!!
lysee35 3 years ago
what a bitchass
xxxtimmykimxxx 3 years ago
she sounds sooo professional!
Candygirl820 3 years ago
i have sung the national anthem at a basketball game and once at a football game it is kinda scary
catlettrules 3 years ago
very VERY classy. i love her=)
Randalina1 3 years ago 4
perfectly done... nice job!
marcellarsimao 3 years ago 4
She's a pro. Did she ever get a record deal?
psp715 3 years ago 3
Simply beautiful...
rwardmax 3 years ago 5
I love her
mayreawesome 3 years ago 5
Melinda is severly talented! I was shocked when she didn't win Season 7's American Idol! But she makin it big anyway!
acrylic333 3 years ago 5
awesome....!!!!!!!!
davguns 3 years ago
melinda is amazing, but jordin has a higher range. i thought melinda was gonna win because she has so much control over her voice, and so much passion.
vimeto21 3 years ago 4
This lady should have won.
prettyboyntimbz 3 years ago 15
I Thought She Was Better Than Jordin Sparks :)
Jackieloves2 3 years ago 7
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deffiently not as good as jordan sparks tho shes just ok to me
greenemerald152 3 years ago
yeah, i agree.
minngm 3 years ago