Comments on: A FREE Song from Melinda Doolittle http://mjsbigblog.com/a-free-song-from-melinda-doolittle.htm American Idol - I Love This Cheesy Show Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:19:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: cookcricket http://mjsbigblog.com/a-free-song-from-melinda-doolittle.htm/comment-page-1#comment-179621 cookcricket Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:21:03 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/a-free-song-from-melinda-doolittle.htm#comment-179621 I downloaded! Thanks for posting mj! I downloaded! Thanks for posting mj!

]]> By: colette http://mjsbigblog.com/a-free-song-from-melinda-doolittle.htm/comment-page-1#comment-179590 colette Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:44:59 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/a-free-song-from-melinda-doolittle.htm#comment-179590 Go Melinda! I stand by my earlier statement that Melinda Doolittle is one of the best artists to come out of the AI machine, and one of the most true to her gifts. This is a terrific song, which I hope gets plenty of play wherever it can. And the freebie is a very nice gift to her fans, of whom there remain many. Melinda's "old school" vibe feels fresh and snappy to me. If all those Brit chicks can successfully do the old-soul thing, why not Mindydoo? (Joss Stone's producer produced MD's record too, doncha know) Here's an early review from the LA Times -- part of "faces to watch 2009" -- and very positive: <em>Faces to watch 2009: film, TV, music and Web MELINDA DOOLITTLE She was the little engine that could on the sixth season of "American Idol," her prodigious talent and sincerity getting her only so far in the face of Blake Lewis' novel approach and Jordin Sparks' teen appeal. But now is the time for listeners to remember that this gospel-bred former backup singer has an earth-shaking gift, one that places her beyond trends and television watchers' whims. Doolittle might have stuck with praise and worship music or tried to update her style with hip-hop beats. Instead, she went with vintage soul, and man, does it work. Her solo debut, "Coming Back to You" (coming out in February on Hi Fi Recordings), connects her to venerable elders like Gladys Knight and, yes, early Aretha, but instead of sounding trapped within an antique box, Doolittle comes across as vital and vibrant. Producer Mike Mangini helped Joss Stone launch her career, and with Doolittle he's found a partner who delivers not only on technique but also with powerful emotion. The retro-soul trend has primed listeners to appreciate the warmth of live instruments and a strong voice, so Doolittle has a chance to find her place among the airbrushed pop queens of the mainstream. -- Ann Powers </em> Go Melinda!

I stand by my earlier statement that Melinda Doolittle is one of the best artists to come out of the AI machine, and one of the most true to her gifts.

This is a terrific song, which I hope gets plenty of play wherever it can. And the freebie is a very nice gift to her fans, of whom there remain many.

Melinda’s “old school” vibe feels fresh and snappy to me. If all those Brit chicks can successfully do the old-soul thing, why not Mindydoo? (Joss Stone’s producer produced MD’s record too, doncha know)

Here’s an early review from the LA Times — part of “faces to watch 2009″ — and very positive:

Faces to watch 2009: film, TV, music and Web
MELINDA DOOLITTLE

She was the little engine that could on the sixth season of “American Idol,” her prodigious talent and sincerity getting her only so far in the face of Blake Lewis’ novel approach and Jordin Sparks’ teen appeal. But now is the time for listeners to remember that this gospel-bred former backup singer has an earth-shaking gift, one that places her beyond trends and television watchers’ whims.

Doolittle might have stuck with praise and worship music or tried to update her style with hip-hop beats. Instead, she went with vintage soul, and man, does it work. Her solo debut, “Coming Back to You” (coming out in February on Hi Fi Recordings), connects her to venerable elders like Gladys Knight and, yes, early Aretha, but instead of sounding trapped within an antique box, Doolittle comes across as vital and vibrant.

Producer Mike Mangini helped Joss Stone launch her career, and with Doolittle he’s found a partner who delivers not only on technique but also with powerful emotion. The retro-soul trend has primed listeners to appreciate the warmth of live instruments and a strong voice, so Doolittle has a chance to find her place among the airbrushed pop queens of the mainstream.

– Ann Powers

]]> By: chewsday http://mjsbigblog.com/a-free-song-from-melinda-doolittle.htm/comment-page-1#comment-179562 chewsday Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:58:20 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/a-free-song-from-melinda-doolittle.htm#comment-179562 I'll be surprised if it's a "huge success" but Melinda was my favorite during Season 6. She has an old school vibe about her, not to mention one of the best voices to come out of Idol. I wish her much luck. I’ll be surprised if it’s a “huge success” but Melinda was my favorite during Season 6. She has an old school vibe about her, not to mention one of the best voices to come out of Idol. I wish her much luck.

]]> By: shirley6700 http://mjsbigblog.com/a-free-song-from-melinda-doolittle.htm/comment-page-1#comment-179524 shirley6700 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:38:32 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/a-free-song-from-melinda-doolittle.htm#comment-179524 I absolutely love the song. Melinda is my favorite singer, and I am looking forward to purchasing the CD--actually, I've pre-ordered it! Hope it's a huge success! :smile2_tb: I absolutely love the song. Melinda is my favorite singer, and I am looking forward to purchasing the CD–actually, I’ve pre-ordered it! Hope it’s a huge success! :smile2_tb:

]]> By: Dr. Tracey http://mjsbigblog.com/a-free-song-from-melinda-doolittle.htm/comment-page-1#comment-179494 Dr. Tracey Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:11:02 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/a-free-song-from-melinda-doolittle.htm#comment-179494 Thanks for the tip, it's a great song, looking forward to the album! Thanks for the tip, it’s a great song, looking forward to the album!

]]> By: abbysee http://mjsbigblog.com/a-free-song-from-melinda-doolittle.htm/comment-page-1#comment-179468 abbysee Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:50:20 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/a-free-song-from-melinda-doolittle.htm#comment-179468 Thanks for the freebie MJ. I like this free music as promotion. Kewl. Thanks for the freebie MJ. I like this free music as promotion. Kewl.

]]> By: gingerly http://mjsbigblog.com/a-free-song-from-melinda-doolittle.htm/comment-page-1#comment-179438 gingerly Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:16:59 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/a-free-song-from-melinda-doolittle.htm#comment-179438 I hate jumping through hoops to download a song. I also hate singles (so sue me, I'm old). I will wait until the album is available and buy it. I didn't run off and d/l it for free when the glitch happened because I know me and would have never gone back and paid for it. So I'm still patiently waiting. It's all good, I have more time than money. I hate jumping through hoops to download a song. I also hate singles (so sue me, I’m old). I will wait until the album is available and buy it. I didn’t run off and d/l it for free when the glitch happened because I know me and would have never gone back and paid for it. So I’m still patiently waiting. It’s all good, I have more time than money.

]]> By: Bobbi http://mjsbigblog.com/a-free-song-from-melinda-doolittle.htm/comment-page-1#comment-179412 Bobbi Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:57:13 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/a-free-song-from-melinda-doolittle.htm#comment-179412 Thanks for the heads up, mj! I really like the song. Can't wait for her album! Thanks for the heads up, mj! I really like the song. Can’t wait for her album!

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