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Torrence’s Take On Sunday Best 3, Episode 11
Published by Torrence Glenn on Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 8:07 pm.
It’s the next to last episode of Sunday Best 3 and y’all know I’m feeling some kind of way, right? You always know the show wwill eventually end but it doesn’t make it any less bittersweet (I’ve been using that word a lot lately, Jesus be a thesaurus all around me every day.) What am I going to do on Sunday nights? How am I going to get my fix? Ahhhhhhhhh! But let’s get to the show.
Ledisi opened the show singing her latest hit “Higher Than This.” Not sure if I’ve ever mentioned her on this blog before, but anybody who knows me knows that she is one of my all time favorite singers past and present. Tonight she showed us why. Now although Ledisi is a soul singer by trade, there’s no denying her gospel roots and her ability to take you to church EVERYTIME. (Exhibit A: Her duet of “How Great Thou Art” with Kelly Price at this year’s Celebration Of Gospel.) What I loved about her performance tonight was the way she goes to church but keeps it “Ledisi” all at the same time. She’ll squall one second than scat or make Deejay scratch sounds in the next breath. She’s just amazing like that! LOVED IT!!!!!
Elder Goldwire McLendon opened up the competition portion of the show with an old hymn of the church, “I Know It Was the Blood.” Elder McLendon did a great job but what else is new? Doesn’t he always? I just love the way he works a song. His adlibs are so HIM and he puts them in just the right places. And although I HATE this word, the man has swag!
Leandria Johnson was next with a rendition of Fred Hammond’s “Running Back To You” and I almost lost it. It’s one of those songs that you can’t “hide” in. What I mean by that is, it’s a real singer’s song and if you can’t really sing, you will totally screw it up! Leandria’s execution was almost perfect. She really sang the song without doing too much or too little. She started the song smooth and in control and by the end she had taken about 3 or 4 vocal turns that were all just right. You never know where she’s going to go with a song or what other “voice” she has hiding in her throat. *Whoosh*
Next up, gospel LEGEND Vanessa Bell-Armstrong broke up the show with her single “Good News” and then had the nerve to transition into her CLASSIC “Peace, Be Still.” Really, what can I even say about it. Vanessa Bell-Armstrong is just that singer! She kills without even trying EVERYTIME. And the thing about Vanessa is that she’s truly one of the last “original” voices. There are a lot of people that can sing but very few these days whom you know exactly who they are the minute they open their mouths.
Elder McLendon returned with a version of “Jesus Be A Fence” that I would have never expected. The arrangement was rather youthful and had a lot going on in the music but he worked it out. Most people might have been intimidated and overshadowed by the arrangement and music but not Elder!!!
Leandria returned with Myron Butler and Levi’s “Set Me Free.” I have nothing to say except SING LEANDRIA! Kd;ajikdpiaua;jdka;j dkj;kl;audip4qhuincka aidpauikda;njkda;jdajlkk daioakj Yeah, she did that thing all I could do was just move my fingers.
To close the show, Leandria and Elder McLendon closed the show with a duet, “I’ll Take You There.” Truthfully I didn’t think they’d sound so good singing together even though they’re both excellent. They’re just that different, but I really enjoyed it! They complimented each other well and didn’t try to outsing the other. (And you know that can happen when you put 2 gospel singers together. Ha!)
Well anyway, we’re down to the final 2 contestants and you guys FINALLY get to make your voices heard. You, me and everybody else have had something to say all season, but until now what we thought/felt didn’t count but now it does. So now it’s your turn to VOTE for who you think should be named season 3’s SUNDAY BEST! Give me a few seconds while I rant….
GET OVER who you wanted to be there, they ain’t there! The final 2 will not change, they are who they are. If you want to be a part of the decision making process, just get over it and vote!
Vote for your favorite contestant, not based on the music industry executive you are in your head. Both singers have bright futures ahead of them and can and will be great assets to our industry.
And Vote….
Oh yeah, VOTE.
Don’t think one person has it all locked up because this could easily be very close. So VOTE!
There are 3 ways to vote. You can vote on the web, call the toll free numbers or send texts. Go to www.bet.com/sundaybest for all the voting methods and use all of them if you can. Whoever is the next Sunday Best is not up to Donnie McClurkin, Tina Campbell or Yolanda Adams. It’s up to you, LITERALLY. Vote, Vote, Vote, vote!
Ok, I’m done. Vote. Vote.
And oh yeah, don’t ask me who I’m voting for because I’m not, I can’t. It wouldn’t be right, but you should. And don’t ask me who I want you to vote for. Actually, if you ask me that question, my answer will be “Vote for your favorite contestant.” And that’s my honest answer.
Ok, I’m done for real. VOTE!
Torrence
I love Leandrea, SHE IS AWESOME! It just seems right to have her go through so much and still make it to the top. I like Elder and he may be easier to market being that he would be one of few but MY vote is for Leandrea. I also liked Jessia from last season but Leandrea has that catch on FIYA ANOINTING!
Both of them are wonderful…..they have truly bless me with there anointed voices. may the best one win!!!!!!! When and where will be the location of the next sunday best auditions!!!!
leandrea has the gold cup
Cast ur vote online or call or txt all the info is on bet.com/sundaybest. Anywho Leandria the best hands down.
I love them both but my vote goes to leandria she has come such a long way. she lost so much she needs a break . she has three kids 5, 4, and a 10 month old, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK YOU ARE SUNDAYS BEST!!!
I think Leandrea is the sure winner Elder is good but the star power is not there his singing won’t sale for long I think he would be hard to market over the long haul that said both are good and I have been bless by the last five
my vote Leandrea my a mile
I have thorougly enjoyed this season of Sunday Best. It has been one of the best one yet. Not only are the contestants anointed, but the judges are also. Last Sunday evening when Leandrea was in the spirit, I could not help but get off my sofa and praise the Lord with her. When Donnie starts praising the Lord, it just gets all over me. I hate that the season is ending; it’s just like being in Church.
yes im a single parent of 3…listening to mrs leandria just makes me wonna change my life around..im voting for her..they both are good but she just touching me everytime she sing..god is good i send much love to u and ur loved ones
Both of these singers are anointed worthy of Sunday Best. I have truly enjoyed both of them this season.
I love both of them but i love Leandria Johnson. My 20 votes goes to Leandria Johnson. I tried to vote online and over the phone and it’s not allowing me to do it online to register to vote. Also, i tried calling 1-888-923-7802 and the phone is silences and then it hangs up it rings Kirk Franklin is not saying anything. Please fix this problem so i can VOTE. Thanks
Leandrea is awsome she is anionted she is my sunday best.
is the show live next week???? i believe the winner is already chosen!
this woman leandrea is blessed with a mighty voice she has the presence of god all over her this girl omg is awsome and she has my vote she is my sunday’s best it don’t get no better.
Does anyone know the title of the first song that Leandrea sung on tonight’s episode?
I vote for Leandria.
@Mona, Which Leandria are you referring to, when you say she doesn’t have the voice? Obviously we haven’t watched the same show…
well i must say I really enjoyed this season as I do every season. Both of the singers were a joy to watch. Both of the contestants very annointed, wonderful job.!!!! Ms. Leandria has had my vote since her audition. whomever wins so be it, but in my heart they all were winners, they let us all know that god is in control and we should praise him always. To god be the glory!!!!!! As I have wriiten in several of these blogs Leandria I am a fan already and from day one. I will be purchasing your first album beause there is no dought in my mind that you are going to win this competition, you are already a winner in gods eye’s that’s why he’s blessing you now as he does all of us on a daily basis. Good luck my sistah and never forget god is in control. Can’t wait for the music!!!!!! Faithfully yours Jackie White
I have really enjoyed this season. The judges don’t seem as critical this year. As someone has said before, there is such an annointing this season. Leandria has such an annointing on her voice. She has such a humble spirit, and she doesn’t appear to let things get to her head. After Leandria sang “I Love the Lord” on last Sunday, I started shouting with her and the judeges at home, because I can tell God is getting ready to take her into a better season in her life. You can tell she has gone through some storms in her life and was shouting for the victory.
I also really enjoyed the Elder, because he also has a great annointing. His words as he sings are so annointing while he’s singing and after he has sung. Continue to let God use you!!
Like someone else has said, the last two finalist should have been Leandria and Deward.
My vote is for Leandria!! Continue to let God use you. I will be waiting to buy your CD’s, DVD’s and to see you win Grammy’s, “Lady of Soul Awards”, etc. in the future (I’m speaking by faith).
I love the show. Both finalist are great!!! I was juat wondering why they didn’t allow Elder to sing something more than what he did . it didn’t seem like what he sung was the best choice for him
Leandria is truly Sunday’s Best. I have enjoyed Elder, but he has little variation and would be hard to market. I will buy Leandria CD and would pay to see her. She takes every song and truly blesses my soul. She is the total package and will bless many through song.