Lil Rounds is certainly one of the best vocalists on this years American idol, but she does have a tendency to over sing things and last night I think she just tried a bit too hard.

On meeting Smokey Robinson she told him when she visited Hitsville, she got emotional, thinking about how far they had travelled to make it. She says she wants to do it for Martha, for Diana Ross, “the ones who have paved the way.”

She launched into a high energy performance of Heatwave, but I thought the speed kind of detracted form her vocals and she ended up screaming and warbling a little. In the grand scheme of things it was still probably one of the best performances of the night, but I have come to expect so much more from Lil.

Judges Comments:

Randy – “The front of the song was a little tortured for me.”
Kara – “You look great. We need more from you. It was screaming at parts.”
Paula – “I disagree completely (with Randy and Kara). I think you owned that song.”
Simon – “You did an authentic tribute to the sound of Motown. You could have had a moment. You’re still one of the best singers in the competition.”