HT: Allahpundit
I have to say, I don’t think she actually sang as well this time—her pitch was a bit wobbly starting off, I thought, and her phrasing could have stood some work—though part of that is likely the fact that I’m no great fact of the song she chose; but I’ll admit, lyrically, it was a perfect fit for her this time (as was her previous choice; she does seem to have a knack for that). I have to say, while I admire the ease with which she just sails through the high passages, I think my favorite part of this clip is the opening, and the utterly different reception she gets this time as opposed to the beginning of her first appearance. Gone is the skepticism (along with some of the dowdiness); she’s a star now, and she’s greeted with eager and affectionate anticipation. It’s really cool.
Yes, as a singer myself, I was cringing at the beginning. I actually thought the little girl, based upon the individual performances that night, was stronger. but Susan is a cult thing now lol — she did not win tonight, the dance group Diversity did. Wow, they are something else!