Melinda Doolittle - Sway

[@cherubimbean8320]

That is the BEST version of "Sway" I have ever heard!!!!

[@tanmin8268]

BRILLIANT comeback to simon's critique. You rock, Melinda the little tiger!

[@berighteous]

This is the only performance on latin night that is listenable. If you close your eyes and listen to all the performances of the night, Melinda's is the only one that sounds like a real record. So smooth and wonderful. This is the only one you'd listen to on the radio of all of them that night.

[@thehbss]

Melinda -- You are a great communicator. We already believe we know you. The great Nat King Cole would be proud of you. He too was warm, kind, humble, unassuming, and intelligent. He too connected with his fans. Millions around the world adored (and still do) his music and loved the man. Already, you have fans that adore your music, and love YOU.

[@teyei8504]

Fact this video has only two video qualities shows that talent ages well✊

[@Hotte84]

very nice performance, love this song and her interpretation ... thanks for upload

[@berighteous]

I love this performance. Love the rhythm and her smooth vocal.

[@CreativeLyrics]

Voice fit so well with this song, wonderful job Melinda, perfect.

[@johnroger23]

THAT WAS JUST GREAT WOW!!!

[@l0os3nup]

It is funny that Simon was saying everything that he was saying because I still remember this performance 6 years later.

[@nyxxie023]

I think she should do broadway. She has that theater kind of voice.

[@LayLow66]

I don't care what anyone says, Melinda is sexy in her own way and she is a beautiful, nice person. I can't wait for her CD.

[@hectorluis9491]

GREAT PERFORMANCE

[@Jolene37]

melinda has the most beautiful smile.

[@jordanwatt80]

She so good

[@pokegui]

love this girl OH MY GODDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@vivAncia]

How is possible a voice like that haven´t win American Idol 2007?! I can´t understand, really!... A great injustice for a marvelous singer...

[@justinexjust]

Melinda is the true! AmericAn Idol! I love her!

[@lieshen]

sooooo amazing... :)

[@Nemesis9K]

She's fucking incredible.

[@IronHoya]

Swaying . . . very sulty and smooooooth!

[@wjrojo]

It was freaky GREAT!

[@fayearn2046]

i remember the night she was voted off, i could not sleep that night , i was very upset !

[@iveywebb]

fayearn2046 OMG where's the lie? 😭😭😭. My friends and family had to talk me off the ledge 💀. 2018 & it's STILL not right smh 😂.

[@tonyt73]

You tell 'em baby! I agree!

[@duvy1234]

Ah she did Dean well...he would have been very glad and amazed. Lovely song lovely singer.

[@jaenes]

she's JUST PERFECT!!! what else can u say??

[@deep71483]

I agree! Very sultry and feminine. She is sexy in her own way!

[@TallGirlAli1]

@dude900021 Absolutely! She was totally fantastic! I hope this lady is doing well today. She is too good & she does how the 'wow' factor!

[@redbutterfly22]

Everybody was a mess on Latin night except Melinda and Blake...Though, it was not a spectacular interpretation from Melinda, I still think she was the strongest performer that evening...That short comment for Simon proved that she's a real nice lady...

[@aryaan77]

Jlo giving lessons to Melinda Dolittle about singing, go figure....

[@GabbySimoneMusic]

loooool

[@iveywebb]

aryaan77 😂😭💀

[@janepanzeee]

daaaaamn shes good

[@lfb5191]

The Best on IDOL so far!!!!!!

[@deenice1973]

In today's market, you see so many singers over singing (ala Christina and Beyonce), such a subtle, succelent performance is a rarity. I understand what Simon is saying. This is a competition that relies on a WOW everyweek. Subtle isnt always appreciated. I loved the performance though.

[@overtime2005]

AFRICAN GODDESS QUEEN!

[@thousandyardgavri2785]

Even her worst performance is top tier

[@wjrojo]

I was freaky GREAT!

[@ged424]

works either way.

[@sussie5]

great song very sexy touch go melinda well done

[@showbuff]

DAAAAYUM....does anybody know when this woman's CD is being released?? I'm the FIRST in line to pick it up. Simon's critique is totally off the mark....I can't stop clicking on this clip. Its THAT memorable!!

[@fayearn2046]

what i mean is that final 3 result night.

[@kalyn05]

melinda' comment is just so cute. This is the first time that Simon didn't like her performance.

[@tubenyagw]

i'm swayed

[@davillar]

melinda is great. this performance, though, she didn't sell it. i love her voice, but previous versions overshadow her's.

[@Karime18]

Love this melody but I think she would have done a great job as well singing this song in Spanish, hey lets be real she's got the VOICE!!!

[@Yummmybanana]

Actually, after American Idol ended, Simon told interviewers that he thought Melinda should have won the season. Just because he gave her a critique doesn't mean he "sucks." Being a judge isn't being a fan unconditionally. He certainly didn't "kill her shot at victory," and even if he did, it's because he gave an honest critique.

[@pbeihler]

melinda should be the american idol 2007!!!

[@Jordash206]

About the dress, she went for a classic, kind of 40's look that I really dug. Sure she's no hottie, but she has that kind of Fitzgerald charm.

[@deep71483]

I know right?

[@qg6ff]

well besides the look i liked it so yeah i guess i think it sounded good...

[@JCaldwo3]

I think the negative comments made by Simon were more geared toward her look that night. Had she looked more modern I don't think any negative comments would've been made.

[@1andonlyCobra]

and now we have the Melinda Doolittle rule (judges save)..ok it also be the Chris Daughtry rule, Tamyra Grey rule or Jennifer Hudson rule...

[@overtime2005]

simons in love with Melinda but he doesnt want anyone to know about it, shhhhh...(whispering) our secret ok?

[@1Stunnerz]

She was great, but i understand where Simon is coming from, she wants her to step up her level not only Voice but Performance, but as we no Simon does things the Wrong/Bad/Hard way.

[@juliepop]

simon tried to criticize her. simon longed for it..

[@jll716]

Actually, it's possible that he was trying to do exactly the opposite. In the past, there's been some sense that the most talented singers ended up getting voted out because their fanbase got complacent. Could it be that Simon is actually using a little "reverse psychology" to spur on Melinda's voters so that doesn't happen?

[@nivlaclimfc]

yes, r u drunk?

[@luisnaranjo2925]

The day she was eliminated was the day I stopped watching American Idol.

[@belly91]

randy annoys me when he says "yo yo.. check it out" GRAHH.. cant he say something different?? LOL. anyways.. melinda rocks! XD

[@Stiletos]

Him and Paula are both 100% fake. Say what you want about Simon and his attitude but at least he is just being himself and is real, the only one up there.

[@GolfNut867]

Man, she is boring. I see why they decided to get her performance out of the way first and leave the best for last (i.e. Sanjaya).

[@iveywebb]

Kirn D 😭😭😭. Your troll game is on point 💀