So bittersweet

Melinda Doolittle changes things up a bit and dedicates her song to two of her closest friends, her Gayles. The name comes from the fact that they told her she could be Oprah and they'd be her Gayle Kings - cute. She says they've helped through this whole process - one being her vocal coach, the other her stylist. It was actually a really sweet interview and way more entertaining than most of these dedications have been.

Anyway, she sings "My Funny Valentine," which I believe is originally from "Babes in Arms," but I could be wrong, so please feel free to correct me. Now, I personally hate this song, probably more than any other song ever written. My band teacher in elementary school made me play it because he said it was his song with his wife since they got married on Valentine's Day. As sweet as that is, please note that I still remember that story - that's how traumatizing the experience was for me to have to practice this song over and over again, even though I so hated it.

I'm not sure what Melinda can do to make this song bearable for me. She sings it beautifully, her voice is just bigger than any song out there. There's really nothing to criticize - it sounded like it came right off an album - she's a star. But it's still boring for me, and I hope it's just the song. I'm going to have to rely on the judges on this one.

Randy says she came out there to win it - that she's the one to beat. Paula says it was astounding, out of this world. Simon says it was incredible and again talks about how she doesn't realize how good she is.

Glad to know it was just the song, because I just love Melinda. Glad they loved her, too.