Strategy worked Wednesday night in the elimination rounds of Rock Star. Following Tuesday night's acts I was convinced that Jill Gioia and Zayra had sealed their fate. Both gals when put on the defensive by the band retorted with asinine comebacks displaying overconfidence and lack of experience. I figured each gal opened mouths and inserted high heels. Early voting had Jill, Zayra, and Chris in the bottom three.
Film footage shot at the house following their performances Tuesday night had the troubled contestants speaking into the cameras about their critiques and concerns. Toby Rand, the guy from Melbourne, Australia, held a solid head on his shoulders intelligently commenting on the value of what can be learned while on the show, impressing Tommy Lee and the rest of Supernova. His comments as well as solid performance the previous night gained Toby the cool spot of the encore performance. The studio audience predictably rallied behind the lad from down-under breaking into a 'love that Toby' frenzy.
On the Tuesday night show, Gioia had performed Courtney Love's, "Take Everything." She emulated Love, down to the roses and white dress shtick, then denied knowing anything about Love's approach to the song. Dave Navarro pointed out the resemblance to the cover of the CD and Gilby challenged her as well on her impersonation. Tommy Lee stayed out of the fray. I'm thinking her resemblance to Pamela Sue has him off center when it comes to attempting critiques. Wednesday Ms. Gioia craftily re-worked her entire look - straightened her hair, shimmied into tight clothes and beautifully sang the Evanescence song, "Bring to Life." Impressive was she. This performance saved her to perform another day while also silencing questions regarding her vocal abilities.
Zayra had come out Tuesday with The Kinks' "You Really Got Me Now" in a catwoman outfit doing some kind of Pilates workout weirdness, and then just for good measure ended her gig with an attempt at a sultry smooch at the camera; it did not work. Wednesday's elimination show had Ms. Alvarez trying to save herself. She surprised me by repeating the same song; most contestants will work out another tune, but no not Zayra. This rendition succeeds, this time she emerges into the chanteuse panther she had attempted the previous night. Zayra made a gamble sticking with The Kinks to impress Supernova with brass and sass, changed it up just enough to deliver her message - this is me take it or F- you. It Worked. She stays to play another week.
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1 - lyricgirl
The Hole song Jill sang was "Violet."
2 - Jewels
Thanks lyricgirl, I just can't get past the repetitive screaming "Take Everything!!!" 95+++ times so for me that's its name. bleh.
I should have elaborated on why I called it "Take Everything". From this day forward I'll make sure I have the "official names" and not what I think without explanation or expletives.
I hold no Love for Hole.
For those who for some reason are, the lyrics of the scream-out, "Violet"
And the sky was made of amethyst
And all the stars look just like little fish
You should learn when to go
You should learn how to say no
Might last a day yeah
Mine is forever
Might last a day, yeah
Well mine is forever
When they get what they want they never want it again
When they get what they want they never want it again
Go on, take everything, take everything i want you to
Go on, take everything take everything take everything i want you to
And the sky was all violet i want it again, but more violet, more violet
Hey, i'm the one with no soul
One above and one below
Go on, take everything take everything i want you to
Go on, take everything take everything i want you to
I told you from the start just how this would end
When i get what i want i never want it again
Go on, take everything take everyting i want you to
Go on, take everything, take everything i want you to
Go on, take everything, take everything i want you to
Go on, take everything, take everything i want you to
Go on take everything take everything take everything take everything
Yeah take everything and drop it down some deep black hole.
3 - Ambersonian
Dave actually said that Josh is one of the best singers he has heard in a LONG time! Not of "all time!" :D Easy mistake to make my friend...Oh and Dave has been sober for years now.
4 - renee
I only watch the show to see Dave-he makes me hot
5 - Jewels
You're both so crazy. Thanks for droppin' by. Dave. He's looking thin - I think a coupla chicken fried steaks and mashed spuds meals would help - and fajitas. Yeah. We had those tonight with homemade tortillas, y guacamole, y barracho beans. Hit the spot. With Dos XXX's. Muy Deliciosa... Ahaaa!
Rock on - let the stars shine down on you my sisters.
6 - Grace
Again so negative about Courtney Love. Never heard any one talk about the Rolling Stones drug stints in rehab as bad or even Motely Crew's or never mind Jane's Addiction's. These comments show prejudice against woman and perticularly this woman. Ms. Love is a rock star not a school teacher. She has made millions being Courtney Love. Courtney laugh at this all the way to the bank. You are richer and more famous than most people in the world will ever hope to be. Jill's performance proves that you have made it on network television and main stream America again and the boys hate it!
7 - Jewels
Again? Well you're showing the Love.