maniaweng

@Rogue2808 yep, I feel the same way when I first watch some YT vids in 2009 (esp. the latest live vid on YT I watched was this one). So sad... and now she's gone... I always hoped she can return to this if not her prime with mad vocals in 90s.

having watched Sammi's performing the same songs for over and over a decade... I noticed one BIG difference: when she was young, she paid high attention to perfect pitch, use of technique and looked more constrained (impressive yet lacking in the soul/ spirit). And now... she sings with real emot...

I got drawn into this performance.. talking about waste of talents.. Bobby is one of those. He could have been a R&B legend should he stay focus on his music and chuck all the distractions. Indeed, from his his interview back in late 80s, he seemed to be a strong-willed and mature guy but I guess...

@CheFuser I was expecting she'll end this slideshow... and it did. Gia was really gorgeous, among the world's first supermodels, had a wild and short life, truly tragic... she could have been a legend should she lived a longer life :S

@MiamiPush2theLimit Totally agree... I think they should have picked this song! I will always love you at Grammy was great but this is CLASSIC and THE BEST, I'd say.

my top choice will have to go to Fantasia's "I Believe". it hits inside your soul...

he is frigging handsome during those days... it's sad to see him like that now. In fact, I couldn't imagine they're the same person...

actually... this could become a different song if handed to Sammi... there's a soul lacking here. No doubt Sherman sounds well but singing is more than about hitting the pitch and a good voice. It's the emotions that matter. The original Jap version has every element of a great song. No wonder sh...

@marbrybaltaz

Yes, unfortunate for Seyesha. As far as I'm concern, she may have the best voice among all female AI contestants, yet she lacks the charm to take her into the final. I wanted her to win so much after the Broadway night... however... AI is more than a great vocal, perfect pitch and ...

Seyesha never has to scream to reach a high note and sounded better than Fantasia in general. I need to turn my ipod volume down when listening to Fantasia XD On the song itself, Seyesha is unfortunate in not having 4mins to perform. You need that time to build the emotion layer by layer. One thi...

indeed, Adam has the WHOLE package in and out. He dressed like a STAR, whereas the "winner" of the year seemed to randomly pick some clothes from his closet and wore to the competition... I mean... this is AI Final I'm talking man ~ Dress up and Rock the stage!