Mark_Ockerbloom's Blog

I'm sorry, but if you're going to be a judge on American Idol, you've got to do your homework! Paula clearly didn't do that before Tuesday night's show. When commenting on Gina's rendition of "Love Child," a number one hit in 1968 for Diana Ross and The Supremes, she told Gina it's a "happy song" and should be sung that way.

Happy? This is a song about a child born out of wedlock and the struggles and torment such a scenario can create. I'm NOT condemning illegitimate children or their parents, but I am asking why Paula didn't have a better understanding of the lyrics. If you're going to criticize someone...at least know what you're talking about.