Comments on: New Melinda Doolittle Song – It’s Your Love – Sneak Peek!

By: Nani

Nani — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:17:02 +0000

“FREE SONG FROM AMERICAN IDOL’S MELINDA DOOLITTLE! GO TO http://www.melindadoolittle.com and get it NOW – FREE! New album released on February 3, 2009! Don’t miss it!”

By: primeminister

primeminister — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:45:09 +0000

Melinda sounds fabulous. I’m glad she’s sticking to what she does best, instead of pursuing a more “modern” style.

By: MN Sue

MN Sue — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:58:02 +0000

“fabulously retro”
“not new and current”
“faithfully retro”
“old school sound”

Works for me. LOVE IT!

By: tmjames

tmjames — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:41:02 +0000

Thanks, MJ! Also, thanks to Tyler and the Melinda Doolittle Street Team(www.mdstreetteam.com) for making it possible to have a great interview! Her new single is amazing, and I am certainly looking forward to her debut album!

By: Weezzy7

Weezzy7 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:10:16 +0000

Good news for you Melinda Doolittle fans! SheÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s set to release her debut album titled, Coming Back to You on Hi-Fi Recordings in January 09. Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Mike Mangini (Joss Stone, Run DMC, The Jonas Brothers), Coming Back to You was recorded with a team of live musicians in Nashville and New York City.

The first single, Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…â€œItÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Your LoveÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ will be released to radio in October.

“Keep yourself updated with Melinda’s career at http://www.melindasbackups.com“;

melindasbackups.com is a web site owned by Melinda Doolittle. MelindaÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s BackupsÃƒ ¢’Å¾ ¢ is a non-profit supportive association inspired by Melinda and authorized by her to operate this web site on behalf of her fans.

By: mj

mj — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:30:07 +0000

Who knows? Maybe this will really take off?

Probably not. I can’t imagine a radio station that would play something this faithfully retro.

I still love it, however.

By: shirley6700

shirley6700 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:08:39 +0000

I really, really love this song. It has a lush and rich sound–not the “tinny” sound of some of the newer music. The violins and horns add an exquisite feel to Melinda’s silky voice. I believe that there is a great audience for this kind of music here in the US. But, of course, I hope it’s released world-wide!! Great job, Melinda!

By: GwendolynD

GwendolynD — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:27:34 +0000

I suggest Melinda follow ElliottÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s example and release it in Japan.

Maybe she'll heed your suggestion, although Elliott did fine in the US. Seems to me that Melinda would be happy either way.

IsnÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t that fabulously retro?

This old-school sound is right up her alley, although I admit that I can't wait to hear a little jazz as well. :Fingers crossed: MindyDoo ROCKS - retrostyle!

By: jpfan

jpfan — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:42:23 +0000

^I kind of agree. The pipes are there but something “new” and “current” is missing. It’s too academic somehow. Anyway, I think this is a great project and her fans must be thrilled. While this may not work on US radio, I suggest Melinda follow Elliott’s example and release it in Japan. Lots of love for old school R& B there.

By: marco5ny

marco5ny — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:31:24 +0000

It’s one thing when a drugged out Brit like Amy Winehouse sets modern lyrics against such vintage beats but I’m just not sure that Melinda will have much success with this retro sound. I’m sure I’ll get slammed that some artists don’t care about huge commercial success as long as they stay true to themselves and other people will say so much of what is on the radio is garbage. But surely there’s some middle ground though? Great soul singers like Aretha, Tina, Gladys and Dionne managed to update their sound and stay relevant to a moden audience. Who knows? Maybe this will really take off? Of course, it’s important to record music that you feel passionate about so congrats to Melinda and fans for this effort.

By: kozisedso

kozisedso — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:30:42 +0000

She is just all kinds of awesome. I can’t wait for this to drop. The Motown sound really takes me back………………

By: gingerly

gingerly — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:37:48 +0000

wow!! I think I’m going to have to buy this. I love me some retro Motown and I love me some Melinder.

By: wjmtv

wjmtv — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:33:03 +0000

Dy-no-MITE!

And I mean that in the best possible way.

She definitely has taste.

By: m5carolin

m5carolin — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:31:58 +0000

Thanks for posting this The radio show gave some awesome information, so it’s definatley worth listening!

By: abbysee

abbysee — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:14:09 +0000

That was just all kindsa awesome. She has a voice for the ages. She is kicking all kinds of ass and taking names! I love it. This just may be a match made in heaven. Go Mindydo!

By: Trina

Trina — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:12:01 +0000

One of the best ever singers on Idol IMO. What a voice on her! I’m still pissed she didn’t make it to the finale.

By: baxter

baxter — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:08:13 +0000

WOW!! Me likey BIGTIME!!

By: GwendolynD

GwendolynD — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:50:25 +0000

:clap_tb: :clap_tb:

By: Calista

Calista — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:06:26 +0000

I was in Nashville for the Labor Day Summer J.A.M. concert and Melinda sang It's Your Love along with Dust My Broom and The Best of Everything and other songs from her Idol days. It was so goooood to have some live (not YouTube) Melinda but it was like trying to eat 1 potato chip or 1 peanut! LOL Our Girl has worked steadily since the Idol Tour, winning new fans, growing as an artist and as a person. This collaboration with some of the gold that built Motown into a brand is perfect for our self-proclaimed "old school, Motown-girl at heart." It's Your Love is proof-positive that Melinda will enjoy a long, successful career. Sorry, naysayers, this W-O-M-A-N is here to stay!

By: tinawina

tinawina — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:05:15 +0000

Wow, Melinda recording the lost Motown catalog! How cool is that

By: widz

widz — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:14:34 +0000

I wish Melinda would team up with Elliott Yamin and record a killer duet of an old remake.

That would be awesome! They’re both my favourite non-winners
All the best for Melinda!

By: sparklesgirl2

sparklesgirl2 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:36:23 +0000

I love it and I love her! I’m glad of the route she’s taking, being true to herself.

By: Connie D.

Connie D. — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:57:27 +0000

Wow! The girl is really feelin’ the song. I took a chill twice during the snippet. Good stuff.

I wish Melinda would team up with Elliott Yamin and record a killer duet of an old remake.