Considering it was the only time she sang it live, it wasn't her song, the whole thing was played with live instruments etc, I don't know what more proof someone could want....

It was live and she killed it....you're right not worth the waste. This thread is about Alexandra and her amazing voice.

Listen, at times she would have done...yes. I know people don't want to hear it, but it is true.

Furthermore, linked but not directly, record companies get people to buy/download a single to artificially inflate a 'singer's' chart position. It has also been known for record companies themselves to buy a number of 'singles' to get a good chart position. All this was exposed years ago. I know people won't want illusions shattered, but it is all true.

Alex didnt mime on Lets Dance and neither did Rihanna at the brit awards.

Not sure why some people are so insistent that Alexandra Burke mimes a lot. She's clearly a very good singer. My only problem with her is that none of her songs (including this new one) have been very good.

It's brilliant from a lyrical perspective, but not on the chorus (melody wise). The remix is better in that respect. But its not really easy to create a great electronic record in that style. I used to love Poker Face, but don't have the same love for it any more (however I love Single Ladies and I wanna dance with somebody). I think she works best with non electro, ie piano ballads. However, they are very hard to sell, and she's a very good dancer. I think her music was brilliant for the style it was, showed her vocals well and had good production.

It depends what you mean as good.

I absolutely loved her breathless performance, it showed off Alex's soulful vocals perfectly and I never thought a ballad version of Elephant would work, but I actually prefer this version.
In completely contrast, I did not enjoy the performance on Lets Dance last night, of course Alex was singing live, I could hear the pitchiness, but for me it wasn't a good performance & wtf was she wearing, but the breathless performance was stunning in every way.