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American Idol

Jessica Sanchez eliminated, then saved

by reynz on April 13, 2012

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I was watching this show last night. I was going to nearly fall off the sofa when Jessica went to the bottom 3 And then eliminated. Think no more of the Pinoy in me, but Jessica is the crown princess of this American Idol group. However, I’m partial to the view that this misplaced Pinoy [...]

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Jessica Sanchez on American Idol 2012

by reynz on March 10, 2012

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I skipped watching American Idol since Lee DeWyze and even more erased American Idol when Charice started belting out songs beyond imagination. Except that – whatever happened to that girl?! Oh well. She’s not it I guess. But this time, I just have the feeling that this girl Jessica will be it. One tough act [...]

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Washington Post writes: “Jessica Sanchez, the best singer of this competition or maybe ever, in the “Idol”verse. She takes on the poor dead Whitney anthem, “I Will Always Love You” and it’s flawless — though, maybe slightly creepy, given that it was such a perfect replica. Standing ovation from the judges. “Jessica Sanchez is legit!” [...]

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Red Grimm has no moves like Mick Jagger

by reynz on March 7, 2012

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I’ve been listening to jazz music and have come to love it from the time I started working in Makati for an auditing firm. My officemate introduced me to this music. My love for jazz moved me to new age. So when I heard Red Grimm’s rendition of “Moves like Mick Jagger” – I was [...]

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Straight Up by Andrew Garcia

by reynz on February 12, 2010

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I happen to have seen American Idol from the beginning. Early on, there were a number of contestants that I have come to like, like the singing cop, the provincial girl (Randy calls her “Country girl”) and then this one – Andrew Garcia. Here he is on his 1st audition. Watch and listen: That audition [...]

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