The talent shows on TV remain a breeding ground for successful singing talent. This is no different in England. 22-year-old hotel receptionist Leona Lewis won the singing competition The X Factor. With her flawless performances of songs by Whitney Houston and Judy Garland, Lewis managed to sing all three judges under the table. After the win, one of those judges, Sony boss Simon Cowell, took her
… under his wing. Spirit is the end result. No expense has been spared for this album. A different songwriter and producer was hired for each song. Leona Lewis' voice thrives in the balanced, yet somewhat predictable music. Spirit is often reminiscent of Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Just like those singers, Leona Lewis has an enormous vocal range and she regularly pulls out all the stops. The single Bleeding Love was a big hit in England and the Netherlands was already tacking. (PdK)more
