Comments on: Leona Impresses The Judges With A “World Class” Performance Of A Love Song

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 11:26:47 +0000

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By: teresa

teresa — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:39:09 +0000

come on leona u r really really good but RAY TO WIN

By: Nick South

Nick South — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:39:09 +0000

My mate found the live recording on shareaza under leona X factor

By: Paul Cutcliffe

Paul Cutcliffe — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:52:46 +0000

Wow. Haven’t really kept up with the X-Factor this year, having missed now a few weeks, but I did watch the Saturday 11 Nov show, & all I can say about Leona is wow.

Usually when someone attempts to perform as melismatically as Mariah Carey, let’s face it, you wish they hadn’t bothered & had stuck to kareoke, but not Leona – boy this girl can sing! I’ve listened to the song (what a beautiful song – just wish all the kids would stop calling it a Blue song!) around ten times since Saturday night, & the hairs still stand up on the back of my neck every single time. And even after hearing it over & over, it still sounds like a polished recording, not a live performance! She makes you proud to be British!

And finally, what the hell is Dan (Aggie’s bloke) harping on about? Reckon there’s something wrong with his telly!

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 12:30:14 +0000

Leona’s voice/musical style are not to my taste but she’s incredibly talented – she’s the equal of anyone currently doing that sort of thing in the pop charts. And unlike just about every other contestant this year she consistently nails her tuning. There’s been barely a note out of place in all five weeks, and she takes plenty of chances with the phrasing and intonation as well. Plus, she sems like a genuinely modest and good-hearted person, not some stroppy so-and-so who thinks you have to be a prize prat to be a soul diva. She deserves to win.

By: Mari

Mari — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:51:50 +0000

Wow!!!

Leona is blessed with the magic of making us love the songs she has sang in the contest with much more passion, rather than ‘killing the songs off’ like some of the other performers have done in the past, seeing her perform is so pleasurable and soothing.

By: Aggie's mate

Aggie's mate — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:36:58 +0000

I can’t understand the fascination. She has a technically good voice, but her technique in no way makes up for her complete lack of emotional understanding. I can’t make myself continue to pay attention to her for the two and a half minutes they get for each performance.

She’s pretty and seems quite nice. She wants to be a role model for little girls. Beh! She’s just not that someone I want to hear singing. What was she before, a secretary? That’s a good job.

She’s certainly not world class!! What will Simon say next week when she turns in another facsimile performance?

‘You were galactic, truly cosmic, a role model for baby Martians.’

This is not music as I know it.
Dan (Aggie’s bloke)

By: Shirley

Shirley — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 22:17:08 +0000

Leona is the best thing on x factor since Will young. Her vesion of Summertime was fantastic as was Elton John’s Sorry, she should release them both.

Dont change, stay focused and take a leave out of Will’s book.
You will be getting my vote.

By: DJ London

DJ London — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 17:24:07 +0000

From her very first performance I soon realised that Leona is one of the finest female vocalist the UK has EVER produced. Her voice, pitch and attitude are indeed “world-class” and the truth be known she does not need to wear an X-Factor crown to become a mega star. However, X-Factor is what-it-is and I don’t feel the right platform for her to launch a successful career. To do that Simon needs to do what he does best and let her cover at least 5 really good songs back-to-back and then hit the public with an original track to truly make her own. I firmly believe that Leona in the right arena could out sing both Beyoncee and Christina and I just hope she doesn’t got the route as all the other winners have (Will Young excluded).

Leona, if you do read this, don’t get compliance and just do what you do naturally so well, sing.

Much love and respect. x

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 17:10:38 +0000

I grew up listening to the likes of Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Wilson Pickett etc etc, people who sung with their soul and not with their ego.

I’d kind of given up thinking I’d ever come across anything to match the old days but Leona has it… she is a stunning talent.

Amongst the 50 things I gotta do before I die is hear this girl cover the old Irma Thomas classic “I Wish Someone Would Care”.