@kalinda011 No, no. You have it all wrong, it wasn't me who thought she didn't have stage presence. But, you can't tell me that she had stage presence like what is presented here in this video. I loved Melinda! I really was gunning for a Melinda/Lakisha finish, but... that didn't happen. Melinda was humble, an apparently the voters didn't want someone humble and appreciative to win. They chose someone who lived the good life and wanted some more. Although, Jordin's alright.
This was her best performance that season! Sounds great singing this and she put a lot of emotion there! Even if it sounds similar to the original, she still put her own flavor and some parts she slightly changed sounded good. Wished her last note had lasted longer... I think she deserved making it further than others like Scott Savol :D She had so much energy and stage presence
@elpelozzz Let's be honest here, season four had some amazing performances from the early eliminated half of the top twelve. let's not forget jessica sierra's "total eclipse of the heart"!
there were a few singer i could do without, mainly because of the same situation why melinda dolittle didn't win - they had the voice (wow!) but the stage-presence and personality were rubbish. *cough*anwar*cough*anthony*cough*nico*cough*scott*cough*.
She did a fantastic job. Way better than Patti LaBelle, dare I say, who covered this when Dusty was inducted into the UK Hall of Fame in 2006 and, in typical Patti fashion, went way over the top with it... grrr. But Nadia's softer voice suited the song well, and she did it justice. Well done Nadia!
Yeah she ripped it I remember, matter fact she made me go buy the CD which then took me to summer 1977 all over again. I really liked her and I hoped she'd do well in her career bcuz I knew she wasn't going to win AI not that she couldn't sing but they were looking to Bo and Carrie.
This is my favorite version of this song performed on this show. Stephanie's had missed potential and Ramiele's was classy, but Nadia's had a slow building, epic, theatrical quality that gets me everytime. It's like her performance just fills the whole auditorium.:)
Nadia is a great performer. She is getting ready to release her CD "Standing on Love" Once released, I will run to buy it for sure. She has been awesome in her movie "God Help Us". She is a star.
one of the best versions I have ever heard!
vtrestrail 1 month ago
GOOD!!
Lam520lamlam 1 month ago
LOVE IT!
doremizel01 1 month ago
i loved her i cried when she got eliminated! this is when the show was actually good
peaceandlove010 8 months ago 2
thats my friend mom
jcruz8282 8 months ago
this girl was the best speaking vocally in season 4 but i think her facial expression may have been ruined her that's why she was gone home in top 12
nikaledesma 10 months ago
AMERICAN IDOL HAVE THIS BLACK DIVA SINGER WHO SHOULD WIN LIKE
LIL ROUNDS
ASHTON JONES VONZELL SOLOMON
JENNIFER HUDSON
PAIGE MILES
SkaterJakerable 10 months ago
@SkaterJakerable u forgot latoya london season 3 ;)
illdymeond 9 months ago
I enjoyed my listen. She sounds like Dusty!!
clarinetplayer56 11 months ago
i got goose bump
THE1V 11 months ago
@kalinda011 No, no. You have it all wrong, it wasn't me who thought she didn't have stage presence. But, you can't tell me that she had stage presence like what is presented here in this video. I loved Melinda! I really was gunning for a Melinda/Lakisha finish, but... that didn't happen. Melinda was humble, an apparently the voters didn't want someone humble and appreciative to win. They chose someone who lived the good life and wanted some more. Although, Jordin's alright.
uthunderilightning 1 year ago
Awesome!
REYHUNTER 1 year ago
Whitney Houston
ScienceProjek 1 year ago
she is good
ebuddzz 1 year ago
This was her best performance that season! Sounds great singing this and she put a lot of emotion there! Even if it sounds similar to the original, she still put her own flavor and some parts she slightly changed sounded good. Wished her last note had lasted longer... I think she deserved making it further than others like Scott Savol :D She had so much energy and stage presence
elpelozzz 1 year ago
@elpelozzz Let's be honest here, season four had some amazing performances from the early eliminated half of the top twelve. let's not forget jessica sierra's "total eclipse of the heart"!
there were a few singer i could do without, mainly because of the same situation why melinda dolittle didn't win - they had the voice (wow!) but the stage-presence and personality were rubbish. *cough*anwar*cough*anthony*cough*nico*cough*scott*cough*.
uthunderilightning 1 year ago
this girl had "it". i dont know what "it" is, but she's got it
notabadguy06 1 year ago 3
Nadia is so beautiful and talented !!!
mshortstop 1 year ago
I love how she sang this!
CrystalMurphyMusic 1 year ago
wow... ♥
KrisAllisonKelly4evr 1 year ago
I love this video. I´ve seen it a thousand of times!!!:-)
bibielele 1 year ago
Wow!
CJaZmInE 1 year ago
Nice voice!!
Scarlitos 1 year ago
She did a fantastic job. Way better than Patti LaBelle, dare I say, who covered this when Dusty was inducted into the UK Hall of Fame in 2006 and, in typical Patti fashion, went way over the top with it... grrr. But Nadia's softer voice suited the song well, and she did it justice. Well done Nadia!
DivaLoverOne 1 year ago
Yeah she ripped it I remember, matter fact she made me go buy the CD which then took me to summer 1977 all over again. I really liked her and I hoped she'd do well in her career bcuz I knew she wasn't going to win AI not that she couldn't sing but they were looking to Bo and Carrie.
mookeychase0907 1 year ago
she went to my school :P
theserainydays 2 years ago
u cannot have a generalization like that! there r good white singers and bad blacks! (THIS IS FOR SHEETHOMA)
ozbilege 2 years ago 2
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i cant believe she didnt win
shes amazing.
OfficialLinzx3 2 years ago
Fantastic voice. I enjoyed it!!
surferbigjoe1960 2 years ago 8
why didn't she win? and where is she now? she sounds a bit like toni braxton
TonyToniTone05 2 years ago
Probably because her hair wasn't straight enough. Just keeping it real.
horus1971 2 years ago
My favorite performance by Nadia Turner. Great choice.
drobin3149 2 years ago 9
Wow, this is a great cover!
jpsketch03 2 years ago
i gotta be honest here, blacks are so great in singing!!!
sheethoma 2 years ago
not all, lol my home gurl cant sing for beans lol, but i love her anyway....
TGSchannel 2 years ago
lol With comments like this you should be a politician. From Mississippi. lol
horus1971 2 years ago
omg she did it amazing!!!
why isnt she famous??
ASAFYY 2 years ago
she's now dating my ex LOL for real! i didnt know he was gonna end up wiith her im happy for them lol
cherryspurrell 2 years ago
Oh Baby...Umh.. beautiful..
Ceciliaruyle1 2 years ago
soo damnnn hott
hung0sowell 2 years ago
Not big into American Idol not enough time to commit to a show LOL, BUT I heard this cover and although it is not the original I love it :)
Kevsgirl234 2 years ago
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RAMIELE's version is much more better
tian012 3 years ago
sorry her version has more emotions
daustina 2 years ago
more better? did you really say that?
singer7308 2 years ago
long live the lipgloss queen
LiquidJello090 3 years ago
Great performance we have our 9 yr old son Kobe White singing this as well on youtube
brucewwhite 3 years ago
This was overflowing with emotion. one of the best renditions of this song so far..
janpaul100 3 years ago 4
amazing!
mattbigbrother 3 years ago
She was better than Stephanie Edwards from season 6.
Soul4Sax 3 years ago
Nadia is still the baddest bitch to ever hit the idol stage. Love her forever!
thebreakthrough02 3 years ago 2
This is my favorite version of this song performed on this show. Stephanie's had missed potential and Ramiele's was classy, but Nadia's had a slow building, epic, theatrical quality that gets me everytime. It's like her performance just fills the whole auditorium.:)
Agju 3 years ago 2
This version is FAR BETTER then Ramiele and Stephanie's version.
bjbler2396 3 years ago 3
It is... Ramiele came closer than Stephanie though.
Biskmut 3 years ago
This was AMAZING!!! But i think Stephanie of seasn 6 did slightly better. But they were both WAAAAYY better than Ramielle.
Saxplayer765 3 years ago
Oh, man, I wish season 7 was more like this. Really, none of the performers could compare to Nadia, and she was eighth.
xofintimacy 4 years ago
Ramiele's version is better but Nadia has a great voice though
gawkeyes 3 years ago
can post all her performances please:)
aidean88 4 years ago 3
she was frickin amazing!!!
dory1244 4 years ago
and she's hot
prettiboi309 4 years ago
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this was her ONLY good performance..
magna101 4 years ago
very gooood nadia!!!
SuperPanetone 4 years ago 2
D@mn, this is one beautiful young lady!! This was a great song for her.
hulkzilla 4 years ago 3
Nadia is a great performer. She is getting ready to release her CD "Standing on Love" Once released, I will run to buy it for sure. She has been awesome in her movie "God Help Us". She is a star.
qbanbgfan 4 years ago
when is it going to be released? she keeps changing the date... so annoying...lol...i just want it now!! i love her!
tallrob11 4 years ago
Is this season 4?
divingdolphin137 4 years ago
yes
osahju914 4 years ago
Cool song...sad memories :(
Genariusko 5 years ago 2
Nadia rocked this song. There are singers with range who can't rock this the way she did.
ninjacasanova 5 years ago
this is a great song choice but nadia has no range
GLMJE 5 years ago