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5/6: Top 4 performance show
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
It’s songs that cleared from the 500 most influential songs of the rock era courtesy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Here’s the list for reference.
The Who and Bob Dylan cleared songs, I think, for the first time. And that may have been the first time we heard Bob Marley. The Who should be happy. Not so with Dylan.
Jason Castro should have gone home last week. Can his fans save him tonight after? It will probably be Syesha and Jason in the bottom two, if they even give us a bottom two. I liked his first performance but you can’t mess up lyrics in the final four and expect to skate by again. As Simon says, sorry. (Fortunately, it looks like Jason is in danger, based on dialidol.com. Let’s avoid a Daughtry/Tamyra repeat!)
My rankings:
1-David Cook (“Baba O’Riley” The Who) fifth - The song everyone mistakenly thinks is called “Teenage Wasteland” is a much better pic than Duran Duran for Cook. He, as usual, mellows it out in the opening. He actually misses a note but he’s much more comfortable here. And it begged, begged for a much longer arrangement. I wanted more! Randy: “That’s more like the David Cook I’ve grown to love.” Paula: “I want more David Cook!” Simon: “Welcome back, David Cook!” A/A-minus
2-David Archuleta (“Stand By Me” Ben E. King) Fourth - Remember Josiah Leming, the homeless kid, murder this song during Hollywood round? Well, Archuleta won’t repeat that. This is a your usual earnest song that fits Archuleta’s voice and style. He even throws in a little bit of Sean Kingston’s “Beautiful Girls.” He plays to the teen gals and they love it. Randy: “At least there’s one guy hitting the stage trying to win the whole thing. It was hot!” Paula: “You’re seasoned already.” Simon: “You could have whistled and it would have sounded better than Jason’s song. I thought you struggled a little at the end. But look, in the grand scheme of things, I’ll call that as the best performance so far.” A-minus
3-David Archuleta (“Love Me Tender” Elvis Presley) eighth and the pimp spot! - His first attempt at a romantic ballad. He tries to look smoldering but instead, he just looks like he’s squinting early on. I’m not sure I’m enjoying seeing him that close up. He kind of whispers the high note at the end. Can’t tell if that was accidental or deliberate. It was good, not quite worth a pimp spot. Randy: “Another great performance for you.” Paula: “That was my favorite performances from you. I felt your heart.” Simon: “You didn’t beat the competition tonight. You crushed the competition.” B-plus/A-minus (I noticed he hit that second to last note better in the rehearsal version when they showed it at the end.)
4-Syesha Mercado (“Proud Mary” Tina Turner) Second - This song shows her strengths and her ultimate weaknesss. She’s an actress with solid pipes, a pretty face and great stage presence. But it comes down to authenticity and however good she is, it still feels like play acting. A good act, nonetheless. And she’s about as confident as it gets. She is going for broke. Randy: “You’re showing the heat late in the competition. Very nice. ” Paula: “You look like a star. Magic happens and you made it happen.” Simon: “I’m sorry to put a slight damper on things. I thought it was a bad shrieky version. A bad version of Tina Turner.” B-plus/A-minus
5-*Jason Castro (“I Shot the Sheriff” Bob Marley & the Wailers) *Third - He finally gets to really go reggae to match his dreads. He actually seems to be enjoying this one, as opposed to Neil Diamond. I enjoyed it. It’s his best performance in ages though he didn’t really add much to it in terms of arrangement. Randy: “That was really karaoke Bob Marley.” Paula: “I never saw you perform more to the audience. I wasn’t crazy about the performance or the song.” Simon: “Stand back. That was utterly atrocious. That was a song you do not touch. This was like a first round audition massacre. I don’t know what you’re thinking.” [I don’t agree!] B-plus
6-Syesha Mercado (“A Change Is Gonna Come” Sam Cooke) sixth - It’s reasonably heartfelt but kind of boring. She does successfully hit the money note at the end. Randy: “For me, the first song I loved. I did not love this one as much. I didn’t love the arrangement. I felt you pushed out things that weren’t there. You don’t need to do anything extra. It felt all disconnected. Fell flat for me.” Paula stand and claps. “I want to hug you. How you orchestrated the vocals. Beautiful. Welcome to your dream. This is it, Syesha.” [She starts crying. That’s kinda sweet. And she keeps crying and crying.] Simon: “I have to be fair. I’m going to agree with Paula. I thought Randy got that completely wrong.” [Wow! Didn’t see that comng!] “Before I sang the song, I researched it. Found out why it was written. It came out during the civil rights movement. I feel like I’ve changed a lot.” B
7-David Cook (“Hungry Like the Wolf” - Duran Duran) First up - A bit of an odd choice. Cook has charisma but it’s not like that of Simon Le Bon and this was a rare time when it felt kind of grunge-karaoke. He didn’t add much to the song at all. So it was okay, nothing to remember in a week or two. Randy: “That was just okay for you.” Paula: “You left me with a big appetite.” Simon: “It was good. I know where he’s coming from. It’s a little copycat. Is it good enough to get you through next week, yes.” B
8-Jason Castro (“Mr. Tambourine Man” Bob Dylan/The Byrds) seventh - He goes all folksy and it’s vintage Castro for the first 15 seconds. But then he completely botches it by forgetting the lyrics and fails to fake it by going uh uh uh uh. He recovered afterwards but at this stage, there’s no excuse for that. Randy: “Jason’s not in the zone tonight.” Paula: “It is what it is. At this point in the competition, you’ve solidified your niche.” Simon: “I’d pack your suitcase.” Agreed. C
And I’d like to apologize to the Claymate folks for not making it to the CD release party. The problem: I lost my camera. I arrived at Manuel’s Tavern at about 10 p.m. yesterday and realized my camera had disappeared sometime between work, playing tennis and Manuel’s. I went back to work to try to find it but alas, it was gone. I suspect I dropped it while placing my laptop in my trunk at a parking lot downtown. And I stupidly left no contact info in the camera bag for even an honest person to figure out. So some lucky schmo has my camera and 3GB in photos. If they know anything about “Idol,” they’ll be amused. Fortunately,
Anyway, Clay’s CD “On My Way Here” is out today. And so is Chris Sligh’s “Running Back To You.”
I left a message with Jenn McBride, the organizer of the Claymate party and will update to see how it went.
In other “Idol” news:
-MJ’s Big Blog has Michael Johns and Carly Smithson dueting “One Love” on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. It’s kind of a strange take. Not nearly as good as Bono dueting with Mary J. Blige.
-CMT’s “Gone Country” was renewed and inevitably, another “Idol” finalist is in: season four contestant with the really strange pronunciation skills Mikalah Gordon. I know, I know. I can’t see it either. The others competing: Sebastian Bach (Skid Row), Lorenzo Lamas (yes, “Grease”), Irene Cara (“Fame,” “Flashdance”), Chris Kirkpatrick (N Sync), Jermaine Jackson (yes, he is a Jackson), and Sean Young (actress, “No Way Out”). Sounds like a fun crew but I don’t see any of them becoming country stars. It’s in production now and set to premiere in August.
Comments
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this
Sorry about the camera Rodney!
Thanks for the video! :-)
By JTesla
May 6, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this
Tonight should be good!
Remind me not to watch Gone Country next season. Mikalah? Blech.
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this
Mikalah Gordon-Country Star….Nope, that does NOT work for me!
By flats
May 6, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this
D…YOU GOT BACK TO BACK FIRSTS!!!!!!!….:-(
By harrietth
May 6, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this
Bye everyone. D, from the other thread—I know the spoilers might not be right, but they probably are. Or, they have been almost every time. Time for me to wrap up another day. Did not get to post much, but enjoyed everyone else’s. Tuesday! Yes!
By harrietth
May 6, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this
One more thing before I go, since we are talking Country. I just heard last night that Darius Rucker, of Hootie and the Blowfish, has put out a pure country album and is trying to make it as a country star. Bye again.
By Making Sense
May 6, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this
MJ sounds great, but I’m sorry, granted she’s got a big voice, and she’s trying to bring something different to the song, but Carly sounds off-key. Maybe it’s just me…
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this
Agree Making Sense. I found myself wishing Carly would just be quiet and let me listen to MJ…but, I don’t think that really surprises anybody! :-)
Later harrietth…it’s looking more and more like Archie will be putting us to sleep tonight.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 6, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this
Mikalah the New York Mouth — COUNTRY>?????!?!?!?!?!???
oh
my
goodness
… tho i might watch for Lorenzo!
By Justin
May 6, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this
SYESHA PROUD MARY!!!!! Woo hoo!
If she does chain of fools also, I will be one happy kiddo!
hopefully she starts out slow, then gets fast. that’d be great ! see i’m tellin ya her and david cook will be the stars of the show- or at least that’s how i’d imagine … for rock…
By JTesla
May 6, 2008 5:35 PM | Link to this
“hopefully she starts out slow, then gets fast”
Sorry Justin, but I have to ask everyone… with a line like that where is War Eagle?
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 5:35 PM | Link to this
Spoiler Alert
As you may have already heard…:-), Syesha’s sister tells us that she will be singing Proud Mary tonight!
By Justin
May 6, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this
lol you know i didn’t mean it like that but… yeah i guess you can see that when it’s bye itself haha
By War Eagle
May 6, 2008 5:45 PM | Link to this
I’m here JT, I just didn’t know how to respond to that in a way that would be blog friendly so I had to let it pass.
I’m trying to clean up my image!! LOL
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
May 6, 2008 5:55 PM | Link to this
{linny passes WE the spray bottle of Mr. Clean}
cute, guys….
By Lacey
May 6, 2008 6:00 PM | Link to this
Mr. Clean? No, I think you need something stronger like Lysol or Clorox!
I’m with you Justin, I’m hoping for a Syesha/David Cook final.
By War Eagle
May 6, 2008 6:04 PM | Link to this
And how are you today Lacey?
By Lacey
May 6, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this
I’m very good, War Eagle. Nice manners by the way, at least for now.
By War Eagle
May 6, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this
I don’t think Lacey likes me too much.
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 6:21 PM | Link to this
Spoiler Alert
Post #1
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Syesha Mercado :: Proud Mary & A Change is Gonna Come David Cook :: Baba ORiley & Hungry Like The Wolf Jason Castro :: I Shot The Sheriff & Mr. Tambourine Man David Archuleta :: Stand By Me & Love Me Tender
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 6:26 PM | Link to this
Sorry about the extra stuff…I copied and pasted more than I had in mind! :-)
By JTesla
May 6, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this
WE, it’s her way of saying that she is interested.
Deirdre, I like that second pick for David Cook.
By Justin
May 6, 2008 6:30 PM | Link to this
I really like David Cook’s song choices. I like Syesha’s first one, not too sure about the “A Change is Gonna Come” I guess because I never really heard that song…?
David A. and Castro’s songs seem like the same old same old… although I think David might do really well with one of them and Jason will probably use those dumb props.
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 6:34 PM | Link to this
Here…I hope this is a little clearer. It has a little more detail, too:
David Cook — “Baba O’Reilly” by The Who and “Hungry Like the Wolf” by Duran Duran
Syesha Mercado — “Proud Mary” by Tina Turner and “A Change is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke
Jason Castro — “Mr. Tambourine Man” by Bob Dylan and “I Shot the Sheriff” by Bob Marley (cover by Eric Clapton)
David Archuleta — “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King and “Love Me Tender” by Elvis Presley (cover by Norah Jones)
By War Eagle
May 6, 2008 6:54 PM | Link to this
JT, I was thinking the same thing.
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 7:11 PM | Link to this
I like Cook’s choices. Syesha went relatively safe and Castro and Archie are going to put me to sleep. Easy songs..extra safe choices..no challenge for either of them.
By DawnH
May 6, 2008 7:28 PM | Link to this
I don’t know, Deirdre… I’m thinking any song is a challenge for Jason at this point.
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this
So true, Dawn! LOL!
Just a quick reminder! The adults(and I’m assuming that’s almost all of us) need to be voting until your fingers bleed tonight!!!!! Write down those phone numbers and get busy!!!!
By Lacey
May 6, 2008 8:17 PM | Link to this
Why wouldn’t I like you War Eagle? JTesla, I’m not interested in him, trust.
By DawnH
May 6, 2008 8:25 PM | Link to this
Are they singing for a longer period of time tonight?
By War Eagle
May 6, 2008 8:35 PM | Link to this
Dawn, unfortunately I think so.
By DawnH
May 6, 2008 8:35 PM | Link to this
The Virgin David is the best so far??Are you kidding me!! Paula seems lucid, and at least Jason didn’t sound like he had an air leak.
By jasonwho
May 6, 2008 8:36 PM | Link to this
Jason was a complete BOMB!! I agree 110% with Randy and Simon. (and that is rare!)
By DawnH
May 6, 2008 8:37 PM | Link to this
The Virgin David is the best so far??Are you kidding me!! Paula seems lucid, and at least Jason didn’t sound like he had an air leak.
By DawnH
May 6, 2008 8:41 PM | Link to this
Sorry about the double post - I SWEAR I didn’t hit the button twice!
By emily
May 6, 2008 8:45 PM | Link to this
ok, so JC is officially beyond ridiculous. Sayesha was a poor imitation. Cook was, well, eh….. just eh. and archie was actually fairly ok.
but which of these 4 would y’all actually buy a CD from?
S needs to give up and go to Broadway, Cook needs to just give up. for me, it’s between the davids, but archie just screams Disney!!!
By emily
May 6, 2008 8:53 PM | Link to this
here’s a link to the history of the song S. was crying over. it’s fairly cool.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AChangeIsGonnaCome_(song)
and also - JC FORGOT THE WORDS???????
By jasonwho
May 6, 2008 8:54 PM | Link to this
OK, put away the tear Seyesha! Ain’t gonna cut it tonight. you got to be a sanger girl!! didn’t have in with the 2nd song.
By Tami
May 6, 2008 8:56 PM | Link to this
OK…Archie won round #1 placement: (1) David A (2) I can’t believe I’m typing this Syesha (3) David C (4) Jason
Round #2 (1) David C (1 1/2) Syesha (3) Archie (4) Jason
And, yes I know. We haven’t even heard David A yet. And, my placements MIGHT change. But, one thing we can all agree on: Jason is GONE after tomorrow night. I agree with Simon. He should just go back to his room and pack right now.
By Tami
May 6, 2008 9:07 PM | Link to this
OK…FINAL round 2 placements for me:
(1) David A (2) Syesha (3) David C (4) Jason
I’m a HUGE David C fan, so it’s very difficult for me to say that David A won the night with Syesha close 2nd.
By DawnH
May 6, 2008 9:11 PM | Link to this
OK - did David A actually try to make an Elvis song his own! AGGHHH. You just don’t change an Elvis song, and all the judges could say is that he was the best of the night. I can’t believe they didn’t say anything about him changing THAT song THAT much. What a bunch of hypocrites! It wasn’t even recognizable.
David C was #1 for me on both songs; Syesha #2 on both songs; I hate to say, David A #3, but because Jason sucked just that bad, I HAVE to place him 4th.
Frankly, I think Jason just wants to go home. But don’t be surprised if he stays tomorrow - did you hear the little girls…
This has to absolutely be the worst top 4 contestants in Idol history, with 1 exception.
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 9:14 PM | Link to this
I kinda got the rug pulled out from under me tonight. I agree with the judges…Archie was outstanding!
One: Archie, Stand By Me. He sang a great arrangement very well, with energy and maturity. He obviously enjoyed himself and looked far more confident and at ease than he has for the whole competition.
Two: Syesha, A Change Gonna Come. I ranked this high not so much by how well she sang it but by how much she felt it and transmitted that feeling to the audience.
Three: Archie, Love Me Tender…again, the maturity level amazed me…well sung, well performed.
Four: David C. Baba O’Reilly….this song reminded us of what a strong and wonderful voice David has. Despite tonight’s ranking, I still think he should win the competition.
Five: David C. Hungry Like a Wolf. I was not blown away by this, but he’s still a good singer.
Six: Syesha, Proud Mary…Good not great!
There’s no ranking beyond this. Jason doesn’t deserve to be ranked. How could I choose which song was worse? First he made a mockery of I Shot the Sheriff…then he massacred Tambourine Man! Ridiculous to think that he’s still here with the likes of Carly and Michael sitting in the audience watching!!!!!!
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 9:22 PM | Link to this
I think we have 3 terrific singers left in the competition. Syesha has stepped up to the plate and deserves to be in the top 3. Archie, no matter what my objections to him, did a wonderful job tonight with 2 VERY well known songs. And David has brought a terrific voice and a talent for interpretation to the competition that has made him a contender EVERY night!
It is easy to pick who our top 3 should be….it won’t be so easy to pick the winner.
By J
May 6, 2008 9:22 PM | Link to this
David Cook’s 2nd song put everyone to shame. Hope he goes all the way!!!!
By Honey
May 6, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this
Go Home Jason!!!
By Honey
May 6, 2008 9:24 PM | Link to this
Go Home Jason!!!
By flats
May 6, 2008 9:25 PM | Link to this
Lacey..What’s wrong with Eagle?you want a little flats to spice up your life?Seyesha was was wonderful again tonight..HOT..LOL!!!!!
By Mike S
May 6, 2008 9:26 PM | Link to this
Wow. I think we all know who should go home after tonight. Three excellent performers and one ungodly awful slow motion trainwreck.
David Cook - Baba O’Rielly - Absolute perfection. This was Cook at his absolute best.
Syesha Mercado - Proud Mary - Wow, what a transformation Syesha has made. Three weeks ago I was ready for her to be gone, and now she has changed herself from a SCREAMER to a singer, and is absolutely fabulous. We are seeing a star being born right in front of us.
David Archuletta - Love Me Tender - When I saw Monchichi was singing this my first thought was “Oh what a surprise , a heart felt ballad. again. just like every single other song he has sung.” But, I have to give him his due, this was an absolutely flawless vocal masterpiece. Excellent.
David Cook - Hungry Like The Wolf - I like David, I liked his take on this song, and I loved his vocals. It wasn’t WOW WOW WOW material, but it was a good solid performance.
Syesha Mercado - A Change is Gonna Come - I absolutely hated the arrangement, and I wish she had just sung it straight up to Sam Cooke’s original, but that said her vocals were absolutely fabulous again! Great voice, awesome sound, HORRIBLE arrangement.
David Archuletta - Stand By Me - Monchichi singing a sweet heart felt ballad. Who’d a thunk it. YAWNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN.
Jason DISASTRO - Mr. tambourine Man - Ummmmmmm it was better than I shot the sheriff. Of course eating moldy street scum would be better than Jason’s version of I Shot the Sheriff. PLus he forgot the lyrics. UGH.
Jason DISASTRO - I shot the Sheriff - Please shoot the singer, before he tries to sing again. Please shoot the singer, cause he sucked with a Capitol S………
OK, as for who shoud go home - No contest. If Jason does not leave after this bizarre ghastly ear-killing, gut wrenching, gag-inducing suckathon he put on I may just fly to Hollywood and blow up the Idol studio.
Final standing : David Cook, Syesha Mercado, David Archuletta, and the Dreadlocked disater who I can no longer even stomach saying his name.
By Justin
May 6, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this
Please vote Syesha! I took a lot of notes tonight…
2nd song: Expected Simon’s remark; anything to get him through, but no, I liked it.
2nd song: I love Syesha, Simon scared me there a minute. I agree with Randy though, but who cares, she deserves to move on through!!
2nd song: THANKS A LOT SIMON! Now Castro will make top 3 b/c fans will vote. —Umm it will be utter disgrace and chaos if he makes it through. at least on my part.
2nd song: Great job. SAFE! Best I have heard him in a while.
By DawnH
May 6, 2008 9:37 PM | Link to this
D, I didn’t say they couldn’t sing. I just think they are not good performers and not as good as in past years.
I think Syesha has really come a long way, and I think she has a great voice but, I don’t see her as an AI winner. I do believe she would be spectacular on Broadway, and I don’t see that as a negative. I think Broadway is much more difficult.
David A can sing, but I just can’t take him seriously. When he started singing Love Me Tender, I actually had the uncontrollable urge to giggle. If he had sung Its A Small, Small World, I could have bought it. I just can’t picture him as the AI.
Jason is an incredible goof, but even he has a pretty good voice. He’s not a performer.
The fact that Jason, David A, and even Syesha (and I really like Syesha) are still here and Michael and Carly are gone is just nuts.
Emily - the only contestant that I would even consider buying a CD of is David C.
By Justin
May 6, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this
Well, looks like my comments didn’t post, so I’ll just quickly summarize.
David Cook.
1: Good, not great.
2: Great.
Syesha Mercado.
1: Great performance.
2: Honestly, didn’t like it much, but she deserves a spot in the top 3.
Jason Castro.
1: Horrid
2: Okay, but at top 4? NO WAY!! Not in a million years. Forgetting words sealed the deal, but I’m worried his fans will pick up that phone, esp. after Simon’s remark.
David Archuleta.
1: A bit boring, but good vocals.
2: Great.
Who I Want To Go Home: JASON CASTRO!!
Who I Think Will Go Home: Syesha :(
—Just because of Jason’s fan base, and the little busy signals I am getting.
If I am wrong: great!
By War Eagle
May 6, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this
Justin dude, I hope you are wrong. Syesha needs to stay
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 10:06 PM | Link to this
I actually expected to hate Archie’s version of Love Me Tender. I loved it. He changed it just enough so that we didn’t keep expecting to hear Elvis…he made it youthful, yet with more maturity than he’s EVER shown. And his vocals were great.
I’m not sure what we should expect from an American Idol. The show always is and always has been a popularity contest…but it most cases, the right person wins. Kelly Clarkson..a pop princess who can sing just about ANY style really well is totally different than Carrie Underwood, who is strictly country but really good at it! Ruben, who fought the powers that be and is just now starting to let doors open for himself. Taylor…easily the most popular winner with the most powerful fanbase…has struggled to succeed. Fantasia has managed to stay busy and earn a good living. Jordin, whose name I almost didn’t remember is the only Idol winner who feels almost like a nonentity to me.
What I’m saying is…it’s really hard to define what an American idol is when considering who has already won.
By Woodpappy
May 6, 2008 10:08 PM | Link to this
What in the hell is wrong with Jason? He acts and sings like this is all a big joke !!!!!!!
By Joe
May 6, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this
The dreadlocked kid is just what this joke of a show needs…he is exposing it for the joke that it is, and laughing all the way…I really, really hope he wins.
By Harmony
May 6, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this
Justin, Why are you calling his number? I think you secretly want him to win!
By Justin
May 6, 2008 10:11 PM | Link to this
What I noticed with Jason tonight is that he actually tried hard on the first song to get back in the game. What that shows is that when he tries he is so weak. So I really don’t understand how in the world he made it so far.
By dee
May 6, 2008 10:14 PM | Link to this
All I want to say is that Kat McPhee forgot the words to Hound Dog during the top 4 Elvis week and she made it to runner-up. I think the judges have bashed Jason so much that he doesn’t care anymore. He knows they want a David vs David finale. Simon already said so.
By War Eagle
May 6, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this
Randy’s praise of wonder boy sickens me.
By Justin
May 6, 2008 10:22 PM | Link to this
True…dee, but realize Katharine could actually sing.
And secretly voting for…who- him? I’m only voting for syesha so don’t know what you talkin’ bout
By AL
May 6, 2008 10:27 PM | Link to this
Loved David C. David A. was good but bores me. Jason wasn’t very good and should be the one to leave. Syesha sounded like she was shrieking a few times in the first song and I didn’t hear the second one because I was on the phone and muted the sound.
I could be off base, but I’ve noticed that it seems the judges spend different amounts of time with the singers and to me gave gave Syesha more than her share of screen time tonight, especially when compared with David C.
I could be biased because he’s my favorite of the bunch. It was just an observation.
By Harmony
May 6, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this
You said you kept getting busy signals. How would you know that unless you were calling his number?
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this
They want a David/David finale because those guys KNOW WHAT THEY’RE DOING as opposed to Jason who looked like he was high during the first song and coming down during the second. He was awful! Why wouldn’t the judges want a David/David finale????? They’d even be happy with a David/ Syesha finale!
They’re the judges…shouldn’t they be telling us who they think should win??? If that’s not their job…what is????
By dee
May 6, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this
I’m a David Cook fan. Have been since he sang Hello. I did like Jason’s Hallelujah and Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Was hoping he would really do good tonight after the Paula “incident”. Sadly, it wasn’t to be. I didn’t like Jason’s song choices. Never liked Mr. Tamborine Man at all.
By Songluvr
May 6, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this
1- David A. - song #2 - Brilliant. Reminded me why I find all the knocking him on here so confusing.
2- Syesha - song #1 - Wow. Smokin’. Almost too perfect; might need to rough it up a little bit.
3- David C. - song #2 - I’m clueless on this song, but he did a great great job on it vocally, and performance-wise as well.
4- David A. - song #1 - He did a great job on a song that can be a bit boring in the hands of a lesser artist.
5- Syesha - song #2 - Loved her connection with the song and all that, but hated the arrangement. Taylor did it stronger at his very first audition.
6- David C. - song #1 - One of my most hated songs, and he actually made it sound good. Solid.
- - - - - - - -- -Jason 1/2. If I thought he gave half a d*mn, I’d feel sorry for him. But I dont think he does, so I feel as irritated with him as the judges do. If he is not gone this week (which I’m afraid the severity of Simon’s comments might actually help him), it will be a travesty of all that is right and good in music, past, present, and future.
By War Eagle
May 6, 2008 10:38 PM | Link to this
Harm, I was confused with Justin’s statement too.
He was referring to the few busy signals he was getting for Syeshia.
By Justin
May 6, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this
I said I wasn’t getting busy signals- that’s I meant Syesha, if i said him
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this
Justin…syntax!!!! Please!!! :-)
By Harmony
May 6, 2008 10:49 PM | Link to this
Thanks War, I thought that too after I had already posted.
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 10:51 PM | Link to this
Songluvr…did you see our Michael on Ellen today…hot as ever! :-)
By babyface
May 6, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this
I know Jason sucked but where I lost any more interest for Syesha was when she had to pull out all the stops with racial comments and how she cried over reading all about the civil movement that the song was written about, etc. and then turned her tears on out of desperation. You can sing, you are beautiful, but why oh why you have to place the race card.. nobody cares these days. Get over it. People are prejudice to everybody, every face, everywhere. Whether you are black, fat, foreign, country, red-neck, nerdy, gay, rich, poor, religious, not.. people are going to find something wrong with you. It is when you stand up for yourself and overlook ignorance.. is when you will win the war sista. Sing girl sing and quit your whining.
By babyface
May 6, 2008 10:54 PM | Link to this
I know Jason sucked but where I lost any more interest for Syesha was when she had to pull out all the stops with racial comments and how she cried over reading all about the civil movement that the song was written about, etc. and then turned her tears on out of desperation. You can sing, you are beautiful, but why oh why you have to place the race card.. nobody cares these days. Get over it. People are prejudice to everybody, every face, everywhere. Whether you are black, fat, foreign, country, red-neck, nerdy, gay, rich, poor, religious, not.. people are going to find something wrong with you. It is when you stand up for yourself and overlook ignorance.. is when you will win the war sista. Sing girl sing and quit your whining.
By War Eagle
May 6, 2008 10:54 PM | Link to this
LOL D, I had to look up syntax.
By Harmony
May 6, 2008 10:58 PM | Link to this
Hey Songluvr, long time , no talk.
How have you been?
War, looks like we have a decent amount of support for the LOST blog.
By dee
May 6, 2008 10:58 PM | Link to this
I think the judges should critique the performances. Not say so and so should win so the others might as well forget about it. I can’t sing a lick, but if I was on that show and the judges kept saying that someone else was going to win, I would be very discouraged. Maybe that’s what happened to Jason. He seemed to try at first, but not anymore.
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 11:00 PM | Link to this
I’m a former teacher, WE…syntax is crucial!
By War Eagle
May 6, 2008 11:05 PM | Link to this
Harm, I think the plan is to discuss “Lost” on the following Friday.
D, syntax is crucial. But quit using words that the common folks don’t know. That ain’t syntax.
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 11:06 PM | Link to this
dee…there wasn’t a judge 2 years ago who thought Taylor Hicks should win, and yet he did! Simon still pouts about it! Their job is to tell us what they think…that involves letting us know who they like and who they don’t like.
babyface…I didn’t see Syesha’s crying or talking about what the song meant as ‘pulling the race card’.. she’s been through 10 weeks of work, almost always ending up in the bottom group…I think Paula’s and Simon’s praise of her performance just got to her in a very genuine way. Sometimes relief just overwhelms you…haven’t you ever had that happen?
By Suzee
May 6, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this
Who is going to be first in line to buy David A’s first CD: HEARTFELT LOVE SONGS AND SAPPY BALLADS by David “King of the Goobers” Archuleta
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this
OK…syntax…putting your words in order so people understand what you’re trying to say! Doesn’t have to be perfect…doesn’t have to be spelled right…just has to make sense!
“I really maybe but so what like David ok” Bad syntax!
Ok, maybe I really like David…so what! Good syntax!
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 11:17 PM | Link to this
LOL, Suzee…but I agree…as good as he was tonight, I just don’t see where Archie fits in to today’s music.
By Songluvr
May 6, 2008 11:21 PM | Link to this
Hey D - Nooooo I forgot to set the dvr! Was he as yummy as ever?
Hey Harmony - Whassup?! Been really busy lately. Most nights I either fall asleep early or get on here when even the night crew is gone. I’ll probably start talking to myself soon, like some people used to do. ; )
By War Eagle
May 6, 2008 11:21 PM | Link to this
LOL Thanks D I like learning new words!!!!
Suzee, I would like to be about 12 again so I could kick David A’s butt. He would have had a hard time growing up in my neighborhood.
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
May 6, 2008 11:21 PM | Link to this
i agree D about Syesha’s reaction to the judges and the comments she made… she was just telling her experience with the song, and how it became meaningful to her after last week (we know they pick the songs 2 weeks ahead, now)
I’m pretty much in agreement that lil David pulled out the stops and was excellent tonight BUT i don’t think he was all that the way the judges went on and on… may be they were you know… overcomplimenting so people will think he’s safe and not get QUITE so many votes… ONLY problem with that, the reverse psychology in that case would dump votes to JC and.. um NOOOOOOOOO please don’t let that happen!!!
I actually liked Syesha’s proud mary, it was … theatrical, however, and that’s why it wasn’t so popular … they’ve finally recognized instruments can be used, why not finally give in and realize that broadway/show tunes are a viable part of the popular music culture and STOP harping on that, LET people BE theatrical if they feel it for the song. just a thought. I thought her version of Change was moving, but … i still don’t feel it when she goes “big” … i like the sultry, husky side of syesha MUCh better.
nuff said…. COOK COOK COOK COOK as many times as you can do it, lol!!!
By babyface
May 6, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this
Where were you Deirdre my dear.. flipping channels to Lifetime.Yeah they ALL have been through hard work and nobody else had to give the poor me speech and turn on the tears. Jason should be the one crying. You must be the one who had the sound muted or you are another “hear what ya wanna hear” person. Well all I know is I heard enough and I hope she is “riding the midnight train” but not to Ga!
By Rasta
May 6, 2008 11:24 PM | Link to this
I’m a fan of Jason and if tomorrow is his time to go home I’m just glad he finally got to sing what everyone has been waiting for him to sing. I mean come on Bob Marley… go figure!
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 11:38 PM | Link to this
Wow, babyface….I see relief-giving emotion in Syesha and you don’t, so that makes me a ‘hear what I want to hear’ kind of person? Just cuz we disagree? If you don’t like Syesha, that’s your perogative. I think she did a good job tonight. That’s my opinion. She’s a MUCH better singer than Jason, which is why I think she belongs in the top 3. Again..my opinion. You don’t have to agree and I promise I won’t make judgments about YOU’RE character if you don’t.
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 11:39 PM | Link to this
Songluvr…the video is in Rodney’s blog..take a look! And yes…he was yummy! :-)
By Harmony
May 6, 2008 11:45 PM | Link to this
I’ll talk to you all tomorrow after someone else leaves idol. This nightshifter is ultra, super tired.
By Negativo
May 6, 2008 11:49 PM | Link to this
Neg’s take:
OK, I would like to know what happened to DC tonight. It seemed to me like he was just going through the motions and was distracted. I suspect he had a personal issue, perhaps with his brother’s health, because that was not the DC we’ve come to know and love all year.
Rankings:
1. Archuletta: I cannot believe that I’m actually giving this kid high marks, but tonight he was really, really good. On both songs he did a beautiful job, and probably made himself the favorite again.
2. Sayesha: I’m glad to see she’s straightening her hair. She looks real hot, and is dynamite on stage. Good vocals and lots of emotion will definitely help her, but I agreed with Randy that the arrangement was boring on song #2.
3. David Cook: He mailed it in tonight. As I said above, this was lethargic and several steps below what we’ve grown accustomed to. Duran Duran?? Lame, cheesy band, lame cheesy song, lame cheesy performance. Next to his brutal performance from “Inspiration Week”, this was the worst I’ve seen him. Baba O’Reilly was certainly a much better song, but it didn’t crop to 90 seconds very well, and still seemed forced and uninspired by DC.
4. Castro: “I Shot The Sheriff” was the worst performance I’ve ever seen on American Idol outside of auditions. Second song he forgot half the words. He should have been eliminated months ago, and America deserves what they got for putting him through because of “Bedroom Eyes”. He never should have made it to the Top 12, but I still say he has enough “dreamy” appeal from young females to stick around.
Bottom two: David Cook and Sayesha. Going home: (GULP) David Cook.
By Deirdre
May 6, 2008 11:55 PM | Link to this
Oh Neg…thank goodness…someone who agrees with me about D. Cook tonight. Not his best night in my opinion. I liked the second song much better than the first but he didn’t look like he was trying tonight.
I don’t think he’s going home though.
By Negativo
May 7, 2008 12:06 AM | Link to this
Hope you’re right, D. If Cook goes home I’ve got no dog left in this fight.
By JTesla
May 7, 2008 12:39 AM | Link to this
I liked David Cook, it wasn’t his best night. Maybe he is distracted by family, maybe he is distracted by a new girlfriend, but he is still my favorite for a reason. A mediocre performance by Cook is vastly more entertaining then a vocally perfect performance by Archie.
Syesha: I think she started to break down during Randy’s comments. No need to throw out the ‘race card’ debate, that argument is as tiring as the argument you are trying to fight.
Jason, what a joke.
By RJ
May 7, 2008 2:02 AM | Link to this
I think their ratings will continue to sink as the contestants they have left are really boring. I have not watched the show in weeks and could only stand to watch a small part before changing channels.
It was apparent weeks ago how this will end up. Syesha and Jason will be voted off the next two weeks with David Archuelta winning the whole thing as they probably think they can easily manipulate hime because of his youth.
By Grandma J
May 7, 2008 4:36 AM | Link to this
Based on the performance of both songs, I rank the Idola as follows:
David Cook…he was not up to par with his sons. the 1st one didnt’ have enough words in it. He had a weak 1st song and a good 2nd one.
Jason: I liked the lst song, didn’t care for the second song. Also, he sort of had a poor attitude when not singing. He definitly is the one who should go home base the performance of both sons.
By Lisa
May 7, 2008 5:59 AM | Link to this
Hi everyone,
I’ve been reading (and enjoying) the blog but this is my first post. After last night, I can only think that David Castro being on AI is Ashton Kutcher’s best, most involved PUNK’D yet! Seriously, he didn’t even have the dignity to try. I am a DC fan but to me last night was a wash for him - just forgettable. I have been enjoying Syesha’s performing side but have always felt like she was “playing a role”. She did seem genuine last night and while not technically perfect, it was memorable and fun to watch. DA is technically perfect but I groan with boredom every time he sings. I swear he has a worksheet (soft intro, look camera left, mid level note run, look straight, power note, etc.) that he plugs each song into. His lack of creativity and his failure to stretch himself by trying a new vocal style makes him perfect but boring. Here’s hoping for a DC and SM finale - interesting and fun to watch!
Lisa
By Lisa
May 7, 2008 6:05 AM | Link to this
Oops! I meant Jason Castro, not David! It’s too early for me!
By Michelle
May 7, 2008 7:09 AM | Link to this
I dare everyone to give Mikalah a shot. She was 16 on the show! She was young, annoying and a regular teenage girl. She is 20, does not have an annoying voice anymore and I saw her perform in September and it was beautiful. She really has come a long way. Give her a shot before bashing her on how IDOL portrayed her. Looks like it will be a good show.
By Rose
May 7, 2008 7:13 AM | Link to this
No one had a good performance really last night - Young David has a beautiful voice. Unfortunately Jason really had a bad night but truthfully he is the most refreshing unique talent in the bunch. I will definitely be buying his releases!
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 7:38 AM | Link to this
Morning mushblogians!
Lisa, welcome to the family. Longtime lurkers are encouraged to join in!
Dialidol has Jason in the red zone. That’s the first time this season that the red zone has been used. Let’s all hope that, for once, they’re right!
By Achin4Aiken
May 7, 2008 8:02 AM | Link to this
Looks like I’m standing alone in rankings because I think Syesha won the night! Her performances were for me easily the best and most professional. She can sing, dance and act and brought all of those skills to the table last night. I disagree that the arrangement was terrible. I think it was right-on for a female singing a song so heavily associated with a male voice.
I would also place David A. in second as his first song was a killer and second was positively amazing for a child who has obviously had little, if any, experience with real love. To be able to emote as he did is just pure, raw talent!!!! Still not the completely put together performances of Syesha, however.
David C. in third, and I concur completely with the previous “phoned it in” assessment. David will most probably win the whole thing but he made a very common mistake in picking two songs made famous by groups rather than by solo singers. It is very difficult as a solo to successfully cover a band’s song. Both his performances were, for me, weak at best.
Even weak performances could top what Jason did. Jason sucked canal water, start to finish, both songs. I’ve been saying since the beginning that he should NOT have been in this competition and I blame Simon entirely for his early, quite stupid, endorsement of Jason. He is a one note, one octave, one style crooner, NOT A SINGER, and had no business on this show. If he stays, it will be an insult to Idol and an inditement against tween girls being allowed cell phones.
By flats
May 7, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this
Good morning Mushdawgs!!!Thanks for the few that slammed Seyesha for playing the race card.My gay friend here at work said he loved Jason last night.
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this
I agree with everything you said A4A except I’d switch Archie and Syesha. I think Archie’s voice is better, less prone to going a little flat or a little sharp. I thought, when the season began, that Syesha had a good chance of making it this far. Then, after a number of lackluster performances, I lost hope that she would be the last female standing. But she’s definitely picked it up and decided to bring it home.
My only objection to Syesha’s performance last night was I thought she went a little too far with Proud Mary. It was a passable Tina imitation but she could have brought Syesha to the stage and been great.
By harrietth
May 7, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this
Jason Castro channels Bob Marley? No. It was a note-for-note, move for move poor imitation of the man and his music—even down to the clothes Jason wore. It was like someone playing dress-up. He even did the little sighs Marley is famous for. No way, no how should he be back.
And, Dierdre, you are absolutely right about Archie. In fact, and this is funny because we don’t “know” each other, I was sitting there listening to him and saying to myself, “I wonder if Dierdre is liking this as much as I am tonight?” LOL.
By JLM
May 7, 2008 8:44 AM | Link to this
Wow…I really can’t stand Archie. Yes, his voice is pitch perfect but am I ever entertained??? No. And he has yet to ever make a song his own except for ALW week when he slaughtered the beautiful “Think of Me”. Last night’s arrangement of “Love Me Tender” was not his. It was the Norah Jones & Adam Levy version. Check it out on iTunes - it sounds A LOT better.
I’m a David Cook fan all the way - but I’d have to agree that last night wasn’t his best night. Will he still make it to the finale?? I’d bet on it.
I wasn’t able to get through to vote for DC or Syesha at all last night. I was able to vote once for SM and twice for DC. I got busy signals the entire rest of the time. That’s good though!
LEAVE JASON!
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this
Harrietth…I will admit to being amazed last night. It was like I was looking at a different kid. Yeah he was the same giggly goofball while being interviewed but…during Stand By Me(which was flawlessly sung) he actually looked relaxed and like he was having fun. He interacted with the audience in a happy way rather than his usual stilted “now I should look over here” way.
Then, his Love Me Tender was spot on again vocally but also exhibited a surprising understanding of the lyrics.
I’m still a D. Cook fan because his voice is better and he manages to impress me week after week(I guess we’ll have to give him a by this week)but Archie, IMO, actually EARNED his way to the finals last night.
By Lara
May 7, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this
Sorry about your camera, Rodney. I know what that is like. Mine was stolen from a booth I was sitting in at The Hard Rock when I went to the restroom. I took a lot of notes last night, but I was in a rush this morning and left them at home. I had some good thoughts, so lets hope I remember them.
David Cook (Hungry like the Wolf) – Being a Duranie, I was proud he picked this song and wondered what he would do with it – well he did nothing. It was a boring performance; he went to fast and did not make that David Cook connection. Syeshia (Proud Mary) – Hey, I called this one!!!! All I can say is that the girl could play Tina in a Broadway Musical of her life….because she was acting like Tina. It was kinda screamy towards the end. Jason (I shot the sheriff) – Someone should shoot that guitar, why did he bring it on stage at all? So pitiful. Did he mouth the words “Don’t Vote” or just vote vote? Archie (Stand by Me) – not surprised at this song choice. I was not impressed; he just doesn’t not have any range. 2nd songs
David Cook (Baba O’Riley) – Now this boy brought it back! I wish they had more than 1 minute and 15 seconds, the arrangement was a little choppy, but he did a wonderful job! Syeshia (A Change is Gonna Come) – I have always liked this song, but she oversang it. I understand it took on meaning for her, but if you really get to listen to the lyrics, it will speak to you, and it just didn’t with all the runs and the screaming. Her dress was beautiful! So, Brooke is gone now, so Syeshia has to start crying? Jason (Sitting on the dock of the bay) – Wow, he really doesn’t want to be there? Does anyone think he messed up the lyrics on purpose? Archie (Love me Tender) – A romantic love song by Monchichi? I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. I do not think this kid has the prowess to rearrange these songs, so who did it this week? I did not like it. How come he gets all this high praise when he does something like that? It wasn’t even the same song. Can he PLEASE take a drink of water before going out on stage, maybe some chapstick too? He was so breathy and hit some off notes….
If I had to rank tonight, David Cook, Archie, Syeshia, Jason…. I did call and vote for Mr. Cook until I fell asleep on the sofa around 10:30pm. I got through about a 1/3 of the time on the second number.
By flats
May 7, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this
D…How bout giving someone else a chance at a first today????…:-)
By Achin4Aiken
May 7, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this
Where you and I differ, D, is that my immediate impression was of Syesha doing a tribute to, rather than an impersonation of, Tina. I was amazed by her. I also definitely heard some slight off-notes from David A. when he did Elvis. Not so with Syesha. She was genuine on both, very different songs which is another reason I thought she was the best. David C. and David A. both chose two similar songs and somewhat similar arrangements. Syesha’s choices were diametrically opposite. She stretched more which says a lot. I’m also becoming her fan because of how hard she has fought to stay in the game. I just think that at least once she deserves to be given her due and be given the night. To me, she earned it, IMHO.
By harrietth
May 7, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this
D, yeah, David Cook is my boy, too. But, like you, I agree he earned his way in last night. I was very worried about David C after his first performance, and then again after his second. He just seemed disconnected or something. More like it was an effort to perform, even the second one, although it was pretty good. So, like others here, I might speculate that it was something in his personal life that caused it. However, he will have to leave that at the stage door if he is to make it. I know that is hard, but he will have to do it.
And, I also agree about Syesha. You said it best, D, when you said she could have brought Syesha to the stage and been outstanding. If she had tried a little less Tina and more Syesha, it would have worked better. I voted for her a number of times, but had trouble getting through to both her line and Cook’s. Also, no way was she playing the race card. She was, indeed, fighting back tears the whole time Randy was talking-Paula, too.
By Negativo
May 7, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this
Flats, I agree that Sayesha should have kept the civil rights thing to herself. Much like the telethon crap is tedious and self-serving, social acti8vism of any kind is wrong for this show. I don’t want to hear about the civil rights movement, the womens rights movement, the gay rights movement, the animal rights movement, or the bowel movement. All I want is singing and performing - leave the politics for the cable news channels.
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this
You have to earn it flats…we all cut you some slack for awhile but got tired of waiting for you to show up.
Lara…if Jason was singing the lyrics of Dock of the Bay to the tune of Tambourine Man…then he sure DID mess up! :-)….To tell you the truth, I was kinda wondering if he did all that on purpose. It was beyond bad!
By flats
May 7, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this
Jason Castrol and Seyesha both suck…lets just get this year over with and get back to our country roots!!!!!!Idol produces hot blonde country chicks!!!!
By harrietth
May 7, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this
Sorry. I made it sound like I was talking about DC “earning” his way. Meant DA.
By flats
May 7, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this
Neg….I’m sure it has been real rough on her….how old is she????
By Achin4Aiken
May 7, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this
I also must say that I’m quite confused by everyone constantly mentioning “screaming” in relation to performances by Syesha and Carly. They are BELTERS, people. They have powerful pipes and, trust me, you would hear the difference if someone actually was screaming a song. We’ve heard many of them in the audition process. A belter is not a screamer but a power singer. Famous belters - Whitney, Mariah, Celine, Barbra Steisand, Janis Joplin, Tina T., etc. They don’t scream, they powerfully belt out a song. Thanks.
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this
Neg…I didn’t hear any politics in Syesha’s statement…she did a beautiful job last night and was left shaking and crying with relief. Sometimes, in situations like that, our mouths tends to run like a faucet. I saw no ulterior motive in what she said.
By Lara
May 7, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this
Screaming verses Belting - it all depends on the song and the notes they hit. I don’t compare the screaming to that of a heavy metal song like Iron Maiden or anything…. But when it sounds forced, and it is off key and it certainly doesn’t fit = screaming. IMHO
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this
I think the difference between a belter and a screamer is tone. On occasion, Syesha belts…on other occasions she screams. It’s an issue she has with controlling her tone. She CAN belt…she doesn’t always pull it off.
By Achin4Aiken
May 7, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this
D. and Lara re: belting (you guys rock by the way), we agree to disagree, and to Neg re: politics, what D. said!
To flats re: being first, who give a crap?!!!
By Lara
May 7, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this
A4A - thanks! Hey, if we all agreed, boy this would be a boring blog, wouldn’t it?
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this
Back atcha A4A! :-)
By Seywho
May 7, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this
Cut the tears Seyesha!! If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen. We all could be brought to tears if we thought about the past much. I lost relatives in WWII, but that is history. Got to look to the future, because that’s all we got. Yesterday is GONE!!
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this
She wasn’t crying because of the past…she was crying with relief because Paula and Simon praised her performance on a song that meant something to her. Watch the tape…she didn’t start crying until Paula told her she was wonderful.
Simon kept telling Randy that he made her cry but he didn’t…she didn’t start crying until Paula praised her.
By Achin4Aiken
May 7, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this
Again, what D. said!!!
By harrietth
May 7, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this
But, she was fighting back tears before Paula praised her. She kept biting her lip. When Paula praised her, she could no longer hold back. I believe Randy did make her start to cry, but she didn’t actually do it until Paula’s comments. I kept thinking “is she getting ready to cry” when Randy finished talking.
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
May 7, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this
wow this has been a morning! i’m off to pick up the kid from college, and slept in just cuz i could…so i missed all the fun!!! Great comments especially D, as usual, Lara, A4A, and a few others who took the time to not only comment, but explain. I’ve enjoyed reading… but for some reason i’ve just not had the oomph to bother putting my thoughts on paper. err. screen.
see you guys later, LOL (minimum 5 hours on the road, plus car-packing time facing me….maybe that explains my mood?)
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
May 7, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this
she also didn’t make her comments that some of you are so determined to make controversial until ryan encouraged her more than once. it was like she was resisting, then said to herself, “just explain why you are so emotional, girl!” and she tried to explain (i understood what she was saying, i think, as did D, A4A and others..it wasn’t a political statement it was a personal statement)
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this
Harrietth…I actually thought she was fighting back tears while she was singing the song….she seemed to be surprised by Randy’s critique and a little hurt but the full out crying started with Paula.
linny…safe trip!
By flats
May 7, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this
AIKEN..Being 1st means the world to me just like the wanker stanker you ache for.
By harrietth
May 7, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this
I absolutely think she was not making the kind of political statement referred to by some. If anything, she was saying that her reading about the song and its beginnings, simply put it in historical and emotional context for her. Nothing more intended IMO.
By flats
May 7, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this
I’m all for dropping it…She sucks and doesn’t deserve the attention!We as people put way to much into these talent show contestants!
By Eric
May 7, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this
This is some of the worst garbage I have ever seen. David Archuleta SUCKS. He made up his own lyrics to Stand By Me because he obviously forgot them. Jason Castro has 0 talent. I mean less than 0. Because he looks like John Travolta circa Welcome Back Kotter does not make him a good singer. I mean that Bob Marley performance was horrific. I mean just awful awful awful and torture to listen to. I would give that a D- and the other song was just noise. I mean that was an F. If I could go lower I would. He has no talent and doesn’t belong on that stage. Carly should be up there and Castro should go back to Cuba! :). To 4? He wouldnt make my Top 40. He is awful! There are 2 people with talent David Cook & Syesha Mercado. David Archuleta needs to go home. I mean he looks like a little boy who is lost and needs his mommy. I am tired of his eye closing and his stupid face. He looks like he needs to go to the bathroom. He butchers song after song and people cheer him like he is Elvis. He is awful people! He stinks! He is a little boy in a competition for grown ups! I think he should go and give David Cook the title he deserves!
By Eric
May 7, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this
This is some of the worst garbage I have ever seen. David Archuleta SUCKS. He made up his own lyrics to Stand By Me because he obviously forgot them. Jason Castro has 0 talent. I mean less than 0. Because he looks like John Travolta circa Welcome Back Kotter does not make him a good singer. I mean that Bob Marley performance was horrific. I mean just awful awful awful and torture to listen to. I would give that a D- and the other song was just noise. I mean that was an F. If I could go lower I would. He has no talent and doesn’t belong on that stage. Carly should be up there and Castro should go back to Cuba! :). To 4? He wouldnt make my Top 40. He is awful! There are 2 people with talent David Cook & Syesha Mercado. David Archuleta needs to go home. I mean he looks like a little boy who is lost and needs his mommy. I am tired of his eye closing and his stupid face. He looks like he needs to go to the bathroom. He butchers song after song and people cheer him like he is Elvis. He is awful people! He stinks! He is a little boy in a competition for grown ups! I think he should go and give David Cook the title he deserves!
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this
Calling Jason Castro’s performance last night ‘disastrous’ Craig Berman from MSN.com had this to say:
Jason Castro has spent the past three months perfecting his image as the slacker dude with the guitar who doesn’t try very hard but sneaks by on his natural gifts and personality. Every week, the judges have gotten more and more annoyed at his style, but it doesn’t seem to faze him.
The audience has passed Castro along from week to week at the expense of more talented performers, allowing him to drift into the final four. Now, he’s at a point where he’s the least adept singer and performer remaining. Combine that with an “Idol” staff that seems determined to create a pop star without allowing them to sing any songs that are actually played on Top 40 radio stations and disasters happen.
The show deserved what it got — the worst pair of performances, at this stage of the competition, in the show’s seven-year history.
By Eric
May 7, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this
This is some of the worst garbage I have ever seen. David Archuleta SUCKS. He made up his own lyrics to Stand By Me because he obviously forgot them. Jason Castro has 0 talent. I mean less than 0. Because he looks like John Travolta circa Welcome Back Kotter does not make him a good singer. I mean that Bob Marley performance was horrific. I mean just awful awful awful and torture to listen to. I would give that a D- and the other song was just noise. I mean that was an F. If I could go lower I would. He has no talent and doesn’t belong on that stage. Carly should be up there and Castro should go back to Cuba! :). To 4? He wouldnt make my Top 40. He is awful! There are 2 people with talent David Cook & Syesha Mercado. David Archuleta needs to go home. I mean he looks like a little boy who is lost and needs his mommy. I am tired of his eye closing and his stupid face. He looks like he needs to go to the bathroom. He butchers song after song and people cheer him like he is Elvis. He is awful people! He stinks! He is a little boy in a competition for grown ups! I think he should go and give David Cook the title he deserves!
By JTesla
May 7, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
Thanks D.. However I would say worst performances ever. Sanjaya at his worst was far better than Jason was last night.
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this
Eric…..do you feel better now? You seemed to need to get a lot out of your system! :-)
By flats
May 7, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this
JT…and both are loved by gay men.
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this
Jason has always been bad but last night was a mockery! That’s what makes me wonder if he didn’t do it on purpose.
By Eric
May 7, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this
This is some of the worst garbage I have ever seen. David Archuleta SUCKS. He made up his own lyrics to Stand By Me because he obviously forgot them. Jason Castro has 0 talent. I mean less than 0. Because he looks like John Travolta circa Welcome Back Kotter does not make him a good singer. I mean that Bob Marley performance was horrific. I mean just awful awful awful and torture to listen to. I would give that a D- and the other song was just noise. I mean that was an F. If I could go lower I would. He has no talent and doesn’t belong on that stage. Carly should be up there and Castro should go back to Cuba! :). To 4? He wouldnt make my Top 40. He is awful! There are 2 people with talent David Cook & Syesha Mercado. David Archuleta needs to go home. I mean he looks like a little boy who is lost and needs his mommy. I am tired of his eye closing and his stupid face. He looks like he needs to go to the bathroom. He butchers song after song and people cheer him like he is Elvis. He is awful people! He stinks! He is a little boy in a competition for grown ups! I think he should go and give David Cook the title he deserves!
By harrietth
May 7, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this
I was wondering the same thing,D. He said he knew the songs and had for years, so it certainly wasn’t because he had never heard them. It was almost like self-sabotage—like he was begging to go home.
By Lara
May 7, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this
D, I am right there with ya. I think he did it all on purpose. He had that sneaky little smile going on like he was up to something.
By JTesla
May 7, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this
Flats, you seem to know a lot about gay men. I’m just sayin.
By flats
May 7, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this
yep
By JayZee
May 7, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this
Hey! I gotta say something for Archuletta. He’s got a beautiful voice and, while I most likely would not go to see him perform, I can see myself buying his cd. Of course the songs must be right.
The boy knows how to sing a song. He doesn’t have the stage presence of Syeesha, but he can sing a song about as well as she can, imo.
Hope he gets the perfect producer.
JayZee
By flats
May 7, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this
I keep up on who votes for who…gay men are behind castrol this year.
By flats
May 7, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this
And no JT…i never stanked a wanker.
By War Eagle
May 7, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this
flats, what do you mean by.. gay men are “behind” castrol?
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this
I’m probably going to get stomped on for this…I was over at mj’s and she has a video up of Clay Aiken singing his new single.
I liked it! It’s cheesy but not typically so. It’s warm and uplifting without being coy.
And here’s the most amazing part. Clay(by his own admission, not the coolest dude in the world) sings it beautifully…without all those annoying little idiosyncrasies he had during Season 2.
It’s a very nice song and I can’t imagine why it wouldn’t get at least a little play time on radio.
OK…attack! :-)
By flats
May 7, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this
They want to do it!
By Negativo
May 7, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this
Jason did not sabotage, he just stunk as usual on his first song, got brutally ripped by the judges, and then choked under pressure on the second. It’s just that simple.
He’s not very bright, but he does know he’s on the show still only because of his “bedroom eyes”. His lack of talent has been conspicuous for months now, and everyone, including Jason, knows that he has inferior talent to the rest of the Top 12 finalists that he was undeservedly lumped in with.
Look, he knows he’s just a tiki bar hack who never, ever should have made the big stage. I think he’s just acting like he doesn’t care at all because it makes it easier on his own conscience to handle it that way than to explain what the hell he’s doing still in the competition.
The swooning, mezmorized bimbos that have kept him around are the ones who look like idiots now, not Jason. He’s simply along for the ride they carried him on, and probably thinking about how many of them he can bang before his celebrity status wears off and it’s back to $150 a night at the beach bar.
By harrietth
May 7, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this
Dierdre, I am not going to attack you on this because I happen to like “On My Way Here.” I listened to it online the other day and really liked it, too. I do not have a problem saying I like the song at all. Clay’s old album got on my nerves, but as he said himself, he has lived a little now and experienced some things, therefore I believe that contributed to his recent good performance
By Sista Rose
May 7, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this
To Rodney and whoever monitors this blog: If you knew the meaning of the word “wanker” used in Flats’ last post, I feel certain you would remove the post. It’s pretty obscene. I used to love to read this blog before Flats and War Eagle and that toilet guy used so much filthy language on it. Are you paying attention?
By R
May 7, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this
I was at a party last weekend and the host had all of David Archuletta’s performances downloaded and was playing them. They were amazing gave a nice atmosphere to the party.
He has an amazing voice. Yes he is young, but it is American Idol who decides the age range, so don’t hold that against him. Also, if you get discovered at age 17, you are really in a good place to grow from there.
GO DA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Sista Rose
May 7, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this
To Rodney and whoever monitors this blog: If you knew the meaning of the word “wanker” used in Flats’ last post, I feel certain you would remove the post. It’s pretty obscene. I used to love to read this blog before Flats and War Eagle and that toilet guy used so much filthy language on it. Are you paying attention?
By Negativo
May 7, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this
R, that party you went to sounds exactly like my vision of what hell must be like.
By Sista Rose
May 7, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this
To Rodney and whoever monitors this blog: If you knew the meaning of the word “wanker” used in Flats’ last post, I feel certain you would remove the post. It’s pretty obscene. I used to love to read this blog before Flats and War Eagle and that toilet guy used so much filthy language on it. Are you paying attention?
By MAC
May 7, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this
Jason is this year’s Sanjia, little talent, no great voice but a unique look and a goofy (in a nice way) personality. He shouldn’t have made it this far, for the sake of AI show credibility he needs to go TONIGHT!
By r
May 7, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this
Neg - How perfect. You seem to have all the compassion of the devil!
By Blkshepherd
May 7, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this
Jason Castro
Not only did he shoot the sheriff, but he shot the deputy and killed his chance on AI..LOL..however since I am my own person and refuse to follow or go along with the majority or Judges who I think are all overrated I actually enjoyed Jasons take on Bob Marley. I think he did a Good job(didnt blow me out of the water) but as Rodney Ho said..It was by far his best performance. I could care less what Randy(overrated) Paula(her opinion doesnt hold any water)Simon(I rarely agree with him anyway and its the public that counts not Simon.)Anyway its safe to say that it going to be the battle of the Davids. David A nailed both songs..David C..is just well David C..he already had carved out a niche and created his own spot. Hes every bit as good if not better than Bo Bice(sings tonight) Daughtry and any other past rocker contestants. Syesaha hmm..still hot impressed..shes ok for broadway.
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this
Sista Rose….there’s a Comment Removal Request link on the left side of the blog under American Idol Buzz links. Feel free to click that and explain to the tech people why you think a comment should be removed. They will decide. Rodney doesn’t have much to do with that aspect unless there’s something REALLY obvious.
By SD
May 7, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this
While Syeshia was singing I ran outside to see if a coyote was killing my cat. I was so pleased to discover it was her screaming off key. My cat was happy too.
By Negativo
May 7, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this
Sista, I think I speak for all of us when I offer my sincerest apologies that War Eagle, Flats and the others are using inappropriate language on this blog. Perhaps you should tell those jerk-offs all to just go f-ck themsleves. It would make you feel better.
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this
One more thing Sista Rose…well two more things.1. Toilet boy’s IP address has been banned from the blog. 2. Rodney is a working reporter and does not ‘monitor’ the blog. You can always write to his email address but you’ll have better luck with that Comment Removal Request link.
By Blkshepherd
May 7, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this
Actually to be honest I thought my TV had went mute when Jason sang “hey mr tamborine man..umm umm umm umm umm!” and they were shooting the back of his head..then I thought.heyyyy..that aint in the song! LOL(never liked that song and I dont know the words either:-/ so I aint mad at him..but truth be told he shouldnt have made the top 50. there were so many folks much better..chickeze..the chick with the tatoo dark hair..strong voice..and countless others Jason was no where near as talented..However, I do believe after the judges ripped Jason a new rear exit, the poor fellows nerves was shot all to hell..no it wasnt the sheriff or deputy that got shot it was Jason Castro..by his own gun!(Forgetting the words(at this stage of the show) is like shooting your ownself in the foot. but if I am not mistaken the carly simon looking chick..brooke(i think) flubbed the words and they sent someone else packing..so you figure..Jason dosnt have to be the one who goes tonight..AI voters are shady.
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this
Neg…cute! :-) But people should be aware that they have an option if they object to something. It’s only fair. However, comments are rarely removed unless…..well, you remember.
By War Eagle
May 7, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this
Thanks Sista Rose. It’s good to know that we ruined the blog for you. We often forget how much influence we have on the lives of others.
By flats
May 7, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this
Thanks Sista!!!!
By JTesla
May 7, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this
WE has his own fan club.
Negativo, your 12:28PM comment was spot on! Jason isn’t sabotaging himself, he is just being himself, which isn’t saying much.
By War Eagle
May 7, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this
LOL @ Neg
By Blkshepherd
May 7, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this
Who and what the hell is a toliet boy? Sister Rose..hmm reminds me of an old soul group of the 70s called..Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose..wonder if thats the same Rose? heh heh. Anyway sister rose I would not waste any sleep worring about the comments on this blog..when I tire I simply skip the blog altogether for a few days, its not even worth the My time reading some replies.
By an
May 7, 2008 1:30 PM | Link to this
I’ve had the sneaking suspicion that he has been trying deliberately to get kicked off for several weeks now. I wonder if the contestants are starting to clue into the fact that they will do better on their own once they’ve reached a certain level in the competition…what ever happened to Taylor Hicks?!
By Blkshepherd
May 7, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this
Negative 1249..LOL.. I been saying that all along! maybe not exactly using the same text..But thats what I meant by saying if you dont like my post skip over it! but I like yur idea better and I think most folks that have seen my post would not be suprised for me to tell them to go F#@&% themselves..sounds like a plan to me!
By flats
May 7, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
Blackbird…FLAT’S TOILET BOY!!!!!!!
By babyface
May 7, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this
Go get your hankie out Deirdre and join Syesha. You need to go back and look at the show yourself as you told someone because she said she was crying because she had done reasearch on the song and it talked about the Civil Movement, etc. Where were you? Running to the computer to blog already? She should be on Broadway or singing on the next ship out.. Booooo hoooooo.
By JTesla
May 7, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this
Babyface, you believed Syesha? Oh if only I could live in a world that was so simple.
By Negativo
May 7, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this
JT, I think with Jason it’s a lot like the way men in general are able to see right through the crap and know what other guys are thinking, while women are gullible as hell and don’t seem to have a clue. We see Jason for what he really is, always have, while women, especially younger ones, think he’s so much more. For the bimbos, he’s got a “charisma” that “reprents something” meaningful for them that they find intoxicating.
We know the truth. He’s just a slacker-pothead-moron who is milking this for all its worth. He’s smirking because he can’t believe the bimbos just keep buying his act, and it’s a cue for us guys to understand that he knows that we know that he knows exactly what’s going on.
The older ladies have seen his kind before, learned from it, and are much less likely to buy into the BS like the bimbos will.
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this
OH goody…babyface is back.
Sorry you don’t like Syesha, babyface. I do!
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this
Frankly Neg…I think it’s possible that the ‘slacker-pothead-moron” got together with his friends and thought it would be a kick to ‘totally dude’ blow it. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if it was planned. His version of I Shot the Sheriff looked like a clownish put on!
By flats
May 7, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this
I figured out why idol sucks so bad for me!!!!!NO HOT CHICKS!!!!!
By Truth
May 7, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this
Sista Rose, Rodney will not do a thing about Flat’s behavior, so don’t waste your time and energy. He is allowed to speak to whomever anyway he pleases, I guess it’s sorta like dont correct the special kid thing.
By flats
May 7, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this
??????????
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this
Truth…we’ve already explained to Sista Rose that Rodney does not monitor the blog….there’s a Comment Removal Request she may use to point out that which she thinks might be offensive. It may or not be removed depending on the decision made by the technical staff….but thanks for your input.
By War Eagle
May 7, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this
Everyone watch your comments. I am easily offended.
Thank You
By flats
May 7, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this
Thanks D……Truth was trying to get all in my bidness.I’m special and dont wont nobody to talk bad about me!I tried to remove her post.That was a personal attack on me.
By JTesla
May 7, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this
Flats I am honestly impressed. I’ve never seen anyone with the power to cause such overwhelming obsession as you have.
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this
Be careful WE…Rodney may not monitor the blog but it’s pretty apparent that other people do! :-) How long a break did we get? A week? Maybe two?
By flats
May 7, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this
D…I thank 2.
By guest
May 7, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this
flats - every other post of yours has reference to “gay” this or “gay” that. Are you gay? Your world seems to revolve around gayness.
By Negativo
May 7, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this
D, if I’m not mistaken, the comment you made thanking Truth for her imput was actually code for “go f-ck yourself”. Please apologize to Truth at once..
By kellyfan
May 7, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this
Hi all….
Back to the topic at hand, I was so underwhelmed last night. I used to really like Archie when he first started, but giggle boy is just annoying me to no end. Ryan is right…he always sounds like he’s out of breath.
Honestly, this year’s class doesn’t really impress me. I haven’t had a favorite and don’t care who wins. There hasn’t been a “wow” performance for me a la Stuff Like That There (Kelly), Alone (Carrie). Still the best two Idols ever. IMO.
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this
JT…it’s his sweet, gentle nature! :-)
By flats
May 7, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this
LOL!!!!!IT WORKED!!!!
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this
Neg….NAHHH! :-)
By Blkshepherd
May 7, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this
LOL..comments are hilarious today
By flats
May 7, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this
Guest….yes,i’m a very happy person!!!
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this
Hey kf….I like David Cook a lot. Probably since he did Lionel Richie’s Hello. But I was blown away by he straight-up performance of Music of the Night. I didn’t expect that from him and hadn’t realized, up to that point, just how rich his voice is.
Is he up to Kelly, Carrie or even Daughtry? Time will tell.
By kellyfan
May 7, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this
Hey, D. David is one of the most original contestants, and if I had to vote he’d win by default.
By JTesla
May 7, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this
Kellyfan, I agree regarding not being impressed and the “wow”. We had some very early “wow” performances, but now we just get duds.
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this
I think Syesha has grown during the course of the show. maybe she thought she was better than she actually was when the season began, but it’s pretty obvious that she’s been learning from her experiences. I think that’s admirable. David A is still a child and should have waited a couple of years to compete. I won’t even bother with Jason…what a waste of time he’s been.
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this
New thread up!
By Harmony
May 7, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this
New thread up !
Sorry Flats!
By DMV
May 7, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this
I will not be surprised after last night if Syeshia doesn’t come out on stage wearing an Vote for Obama tee shirt quoting MLK’s I Have a Dream. What was up with her and the civil rights remarks. Phony to the max !!!!!!!!!!!!
By heybud
May 7, 2008 11:16 PM | Link to this
I’m really surprised and disappointed that no one commented on Syesha’s referencing Tina Turner’s version of “Proud Mary” as if it were the original version.
Then, she said, “it’s been covered by so many people since Tina did it”.
UH! The song was, of course, written by John Fogerty and recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival and later covered by Tina herself. I mean the song is even listed among the top 500 songs as a CCR song. It is not even listed as an Ike and Tina song.
Rodney, the question I would like you to ask Syesha after she is eliminated next week (hopefully) is “Do you realize that Proud Mary was originally written by John Fogerty and recorded by his band Creedence Clearwater Revival and later covered by Ike & Tina Turner”? Thanks.
Now, for my belated rankings:
1 - David Archuleta - Stand By Me - I think this may be the first time I have had him ranked number one.
2 - David Archuleta - Love Me Tender - I thought the reason the last note was not more audible was because his voice was tired.
3 - David Cook - Hungry Like the Wolf - I disagreed with everyone on this I think. I liked it and was surprised the judges and everyone else tore it apart.
4 - David Cook - Baba O’Riley - I thought it started off rough and what he did with it was reminiscent of other songs he has done on the show and I didn’t think it was quite as good.
5 - Syesha Mercado - Proud Mary - Despite her failure to credit John Fogerty and CCR (a white songwriter and a white band) appropriately, I thought she did pretty well with this song.
6 - Syesha Mercado - A Change is Gonna Come - I agreed with Randy. I thought it was pretty boring. It was touching how she was touched by the song. I only wish she would have taken the time to research “Proud Mary” as much as she researched this one. I’m sure she thinks John Fogerty covered Tina Turner.
7 - Jason Castro - Mr. Tambourine Man - I liked the way he started off in this one. Then, he forgot the lyrics.
8 - Jason Castro - I Shot the Sheriff - Atrocious!
I would have predicted Jason Castro’s exit. It was pretty obvious. Neither of the Davids had a terrible outing although I will say that David Archuleta is making a case for himself to win this thing in the late going. Could David Cook have peaked too soon? Maybe.