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Syesha Mercado.

If I Ain't Got You by Alicia Keys (Randy)

She says AK is her favorite artist, so maybe this is a softball. Or maybe it'll be too much pressure to live up to a legend, we'll see. The start, a little too understated, but the second line is better. She builds the dynamic toward the end of the stanza. But then, too soft again. It's sweet enough here, and indeed she was saving the ooomph. Perhaps she's been hearing how she's been screechy all season, because this volume is more controlled. Better than Archie's first song, although pitch was a little iffy in the melismatic end.

A 7.

Randy: I thought that'd work really well. I could see you beaming and smiling. I'm so happy you are peaking at the right time. That's why you are standing there as number 3.



Paula: It's difficult to do an artist like Alicia. You look absolutely stunning.
Simon: You sang that very well, Syesha. I wish Randy had chosen something where you would not sound like the original.
Randy: Listen back, she changed quite a few notes!
Simon: Not enough in my opinion, but it was good.