As the top 20 sing their little medley, the only one to get much of a reaction is David A. Everyone, it seems loves David A.
The first person voted off is Jason Y. The next to go is Alexandrea. I can totally live with these two choices. Heh, Alexandrea just called Ryan a freak, and as she sang David A. cried. How sweet.
The Lennon/McCartney songbook has finally been released for the Idols to mangle. Ouf.
Alaina leaves next. She sobs and says she can't sing as her family shoots dirty looks at the judges. It's really sweet how close all these people seem to be. What? I mean it. She finally sings.
"Idol Gives Back" is coming back this year. Oh good, I haven't been crying nearly enough lately.
Robbie is the last one voted off. I didn't care for him.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Top 10 Girls on Idol
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Carly Smithson
Song: Crazy on You
Judges? Randy said the beginning was problematic but it came together at the end so it was "aight." Paula said she could tell that Carly loves Heart and she was amazing. Simon said it was a much better performance than last week, but Carly has not chosen the right song. But he said when she does, watch out.
I think: Literally the first time I have been impressed by her.
Syesha Mercado
Song: Me and Mr. Jones
Judges? Randy said Syesha should pick songs that use her voice well. She struggled on the softer notes. Paula agreed that she is not as good on the softer notes, but she liked it. Simon said it was a bit indulgent and silly because the song wasn’t written for a girl. He was put off.
I think: OK, it must be acknowledged that she can do a baby cry. Cree-py. But I still love her.
Brooke White
Song: You’re So Vain
Judges? Randy said it was a great song choice, but she didn’t bring much to it. Randy and Paula thinks she was singing to Simon. Paula said it was perfect for her. Simon said he absolutely loved it, and it was one of the rare occasions when the singer and song matched.
I think: I really want to hate this skinny blondie, but she is pretty good.
Ramiele Malubay
Song: Don’t Leave Me This Way
Judges? Randy said it was just OK because the song choice was off. Paula said Ramiele is one to beat, but the song didn’t allow her to perform her magic. Simon said astonishingly he agrees with Paula, and the song bugged him because he’s heard it so often at “ghastly weddings.” She is also one of the best three singers, according to Simon.
I think: She is so adorable, and such a wonderful singer. I thought she was better than they did.
Kristy Lee Cook
Song: You’re No Good
Judges? Randy said it’s 100 percent improvement from last week, and he liked it. Paula said “you’re back” three times and it was a good song choice. Simon said he couldn’t remember what she sang last week, and this is more memorable. Simon also thinks she should go down the country route and it will serve her better.
I think: I think I know what they mean by “pagaenty” now. She’s competent, but just doesn’t move me.
Amanda Overmyer
Song: Carry On Wayward Son
Judges? Randy said it wasn’t the right song choice and there are too many instrumental breaks. Paula said she has to do what is right for her, and this wasn’t it. Simon felt in the film she was natural and then everything felt contrived, including the “terrible hair.” He couldn’t wait for it to finish.
I think: She is way off key. I mean, I can hear it. She’s gone.
Alaina Whitaker
Song: Hopelessly Devoted to You
Judges? Randy said the song was wrong for her and she sounded pitchy in the verses. Paula said she could tell she loves the song and she did a real good job. Simon said he likes her but it’s as if her grandmother prepared her for the audition. It’s too old fashioned.
I think: Alaina and Kristy Lee cancel each other out. Still, she sounded good with this song.
Alexandrea Lushington
Song: If You Leave Me Now
Judges? Randy asked her “what did you think?,” and she said “it’s over!” Randy said she didn’t challenge herself enough. Paula said she did let go. Simon said he was a big fan of hers early on, but she is struggling now. He said she is stuck in the time period.
I think: I don’t think she brings anything to the table.
Kady Malloy
Song: Magic Man
Judges? Randy said she never found the pitch and it didn’t work. Paula said when she powered up she sounded great but on the soft notes she lost it. Simon said he’s frustrated because her film is so great but then when she came out she was a bad imitation of Christina. Simon said she also has to find the right song.
I think: This is the third blondie. I can’t tell them apart. They bore me. And she’s out of tune.
Asia’h Epperson
Song: All By Myself
Judges? Randy said considering how hard the song was, she did well. Paula said it was great even though she had some problems. Simon said it’s a diva song and she just didn’t pull it off. It was too big for her.
I think: I don’t think she could have picked a worse song if she tried. Terrible.
Tonight's highlights: Carly, Syesha, Brooke, Ramiele
Carly Smithson
Song: Crazy on You
Judges? Randy said the beginning was problematic but it came together at the end so it was "aight." Paula said she could tell that Carly loves Heart and she was amazing. Simon said it was a much better performance than last week, but Carly has not chosen the right song. But he said when she does, watch out.
I think: Literally the first time I have been impressed by her.
Syesha Mercado
Song: Me and Mr. Jones
Judges? Randy said Syesha should pick songs that use her voice well. She struggled on the softer notes. Paula agreed that she is not as good on the softer notes, but she liked it. Simon said it was a bit indulgent and silly because the song wasn’t written for a girl. He was put off.
I think: OK, it must be acknowledged that she can do a baby cry. Cree-py. But I still love her.
Brooke White
Song: You’re So Vain
Judges? Randy said it was a great song choice, but she didn’t bring much to it. Randy and Paula thinks she was singing to Simon. Paula said it was perfect for her. Simon said he absolutely loved it, and it was one of the rare occasions when the singer and song matched.
I think: I really want to hate this skinny blondie, but she is pretty good.
Ramiele Malubay
Song: Don’t Leave Me This Way
Judges? Randy said it was just OK because the song choice was off. Paula said Ramiele is one to beat, but the song didn’t allow her to perform her magic. Simon said astonishingly he agrees with Paula, and the song bugged him because he’s heard it so often at “ghastly weddings.” She is also one of the best three singers, according to Simon.
I think: She is so adorable, and such a wonderful singer. I thought she was better than they did.
Kristy Lee Cook
Song: You’re No Good
Judges? Randy said it’s 100 percent improvement from last week, and he liked it. Paula said “you’re back” three times and it was a good song choice. Simon said he couldn’t remember what she sang last week, and this is more memorable. Simon also thinks she should go down the country route and it will serve her better.
I think: I think I know what they mean by “pagaenty” now. She’s competent, but just doesn’t move me.
Amanda Overmyer
Song: Carry On Wayward Son
Judges? Randy said it wasn’t the right song choice and there are too many instrumental breaks. Paula said she has to do what is right for her, and this wasn’t it. Simon felt in the film she was natural and then everything felt contrived, including the “terrible hair.” He couldn’t wait for it to finish.
I think: She is way off key. I mean, I can hear it. She’s gone.
Alaina Whitaker
Song: Hopelessly Devoted to You
Judges? Randy said the song was wrong for her and she sounded pitchy in the verses. Paula said she could tell she loves the song and she did a real good job. Simon said he likes her but it’s as if her grandmother prepared her for the audition. It’s too old fashioned.
I think: Alaina and Kristy Lee cancel each other out. Still, she sounded good with this song.
Alexandrea Lushington
Song: If You Leave Me Now
Judges? Randy asked her “what did you think?,” and she said “it’s over!” Randy said she didn’t challenge herself enough. Paula said she did let go. Simon said he was a big fan of hers early on, but she is struggling now. He said she is stuck in the time period.
I think: I don’t think she brings anything to the table.
Kady Malloy
Song: Magic Man
Judges? Randy said she never found the pitch and it didn’t work. Paula said when she powered up she sounded great but on the soft notes she lost it. Simon said he’s frustrated because her film is so great but then when she came out she was a bad imitation of Christina. Simon said she also has to find the right song.
I think: This is the third blondie. I can’t tell them apart. They bore me. And she’s out of tune.
Asia’h Epperson
Song: All By Myself
Judges? Randy said considering how hard the song was, she did well. Paula said it was great even though she had some problems. Simon said it’s a diva song and she just didn’t pull it off. It was too big for her.
I think: I don’t think she could have picked a worse song if she tried. Terrible.
Tonight's highlights: Carly, Syesha, Brooke, Ramiele
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Top 10 Guys on Idol
Michael Johns
Song: Go Your Own Way
Judges? Randy said it was solid and he liked it. Paula said he has been consistent, and this was the same. Simon said it was the wrong song and his weakest performance.
I think: He showed some range here, but it got worse as it went along.
Jason Castro
Song: I Just Want To Be Your Everything
Judges? Randy said the whole package was all right but the singing was not great. Paula said it wasn't as bad as Randy heard it to be. Paula and Randy want to see him without the guitar, though. Simon thought the song was too schmaltzy, and he looked very uncomfortable.
I think: He made the song his own. I like this guy. (Dare I admit Andy Gibb was my first concert? I think I just did.)
Luke Menard
Song: Killer Queen
Judges? Randy said he picked a very difficult song and sang it well. Paula said she was glad he was better this week. Simon shushed the crowd, and said he chose the wrong song, which will always be unfavorably compared to the original.
I think: He did much better this week, and I don't mind that a bit, because he is quite nice to look at.
Robbie Carrico
Song: Hot Blooded
Judges? Randy said it didn't have enough "HUH!" because it was one of his favorite songs. Paula said it must make him crazy to be told he's not authentic, but he played it safe. Simon said Robbie shouldn't be defensive and he thought the vocal was OK tonight.
I think: As my husband said, "I'm not sure it's possible to make this song worse, but he's right there."
Danny Noriega
Song: Superstar
Judges? Randy said he overthought it and didn't use his vibrato well. Paula reminded Danny of his amazing vocal skill, but she agreed he overthought it. Simon said it was better, but he was trying so hard. Simon did say he is interesting, though.
I think: He is better than last week, doing a song I hate, no less. Remember when Chris Farley and David Spade sang this in "Tommy Boy"?
David Hernandez
Song: Papa Was a Rolling Stone
Judges? Randy said "this is the David Hernandez we fell in love with." Paula gave him a standing ovation. She said he has a pure voice and it was perfect. Simon said it was the best vocal of the night so far, and that David takes criticism well.
I think: What is it with the eyebrows, dude? It may not be fair, but I can't stand this douchebag. He is wearing a suit jacket over a hoodie. He should get voted off for that alone!
Jason Yaeger
Song: Long Train Runnin'
Judges? Randy said it was the wrong song and came off very karaoke. Paula said it was fun to see this side of him, but the song did not show his vocal range. Both said it was not a singer's song. Simon said last week was boring and this week was awkward and corny. Simon said he is a quite-good singer who can't perform.
I think: I don't like him.
Chikezie
Song: I Believe to My Soul
Judges? Randy said "Chikezie is back!" and "it was blazin'!" Paula said it was brilliant. Simon said the song choice was clever and it was a million times better than last week, then Chikezie insulted him so he decided he didn't like him again (hee).
I think: He was cool!
David Cook
Song: All Right Now
Judges? Randy said it was a smart choice of song and he was rockin'. Paula said he is the real deal. Simon said it was solid and believeable, but that his video, when he said he likes doing crosswords, didn't do him any favors.
I think: I like him better with the electric guitar, but listen to Simon. Crosswords? Bor-ing.
David Archuleta
Song: Imagine
Judges? Randy said it's about the young ones and this is one of the best vocals he's ever heard on the show. Paula said he is ridiculous and she wants to dangle him ... from her rearview mirror. She said it was one of the most moving performances she has ever seen. Simon said it was very risky, but it worked, he is the one to beat and "there are 19 very miserable contestants here now."
I think: He's probably technically the best singer of the boys, maybe of all, but it must be pointed out that he changed the words to a JOHN LENNON SONG!
Best of the night: Jason Castro, Luke, Chikezie, David A.
Song: Go Your Own Way
Judges? Randy said it was solid and he liked it. Paula said he has been consistent, and this was the same. Simon said it was the wrong song and his weakest performance.
I think: He showed some range here, but it got worse as it went along.
Jason Castro
Song: I Just Want To Be Your Everything
Judges? Randy said the whole package was all right but the singing was not great. Paula said it wasn't as bad as Randy heard it to be. Paula and Randy want to see him without the guitar, though. Simon thought the song was too schmaltzy, and he looked very uncomfortable.
I think: He made the song his own. I like this guy. (Dare I admit Andy Gibb was my first concert? I think I just did.)
Luke Menard
Song: Killer Queen
Judges? Randy said he picked a very difficult song and sang it well. Paula said she was glad he was better this week. Simon shushed the crowd, and said he chose the wrong song, which will always be unfavorably compared to the original.
I think: He did much better this week, and I don't mind that a bit, because he is quite nice to look at.
Robbie Carrico
Song: Hot Blooded
Judges? Randy said it didn't have enough "HUH!" because it was one of his favorite songs. Paula said it must make him crazy to be told he's not authentic, but he played it safe. Simon said Robbie shouldn't be defensive and he thought the vocal was OK tonight.
I think: As my husband said, "I'm not sure it's possible to make this song worse, but he's right there."
Danny Noriega
Song: Superstar
Judges? Randy said he overthought it and didn't use his vibrato well. Paula reminded Danny of his amazing vocal skill, but she agreed he overthought it. Simon said it was better, but he was trying so hard. Simon did say he is interesting, though.
I think: He is better than last week, doing a song I hate, no less. Remember when Chris Farley and David Spade sang this in "Tommy Boy"?
David Hernandez
Song: Papa Was a Rolling Stone
Judges? Randy said "this is the David Hernandez we fell in love with." Paula gave him a standing ovation. She said he has a pure voice and it was perfect. Simon said it was the best vocal of the night so far, and that David takes criticism well.
I think: What is it with the eyebrows, dude? It may not be fair, but I can't stand this douchebag. He is wearing a suit jacket over a hoodie. He should get voted off for that alone!
Jason Yaeger
Song: Long Train Runnin'
Judges? Randy said it was the wrong song and came off very karaoke. Paula said it was fun to see this side of him, but the song did not show his vocal range. Both said it was not a singer's song. Simon said last week was boring and this week was awkward and corny. Simon said he is a quite-good singer who can't perform.
I think: I don't like him.
Chikezie
Song: I Believe to My Soul
Judges? Randy said "Chikezie is back!" and "it was blazin'!" Paula said it was brilliant. Simon said the song choice was clever and it was a million times better than last week, then Chikezie insulted him so he decided he didn't like him again (hee).
I think: He was cool!
David Cook
Song: All Right Now
Judges? Randy said it was a smart choice of song and he was rockin'. Paula said he is the real deal. Simon said it was solid and believeable, but that his video, when he said he likes doing crosswords, didn't do him any favors.
I think: I like him better with the electric guitar, but listen to Simon. Crosswords? Bor-ing.
David Archuleta
Song: Imagine
Judges? Randy said it's about the young ones and this is one of the best vocals he's ever heard on the show. Paula said he is ridiculous and she wants to dangle him ... from her rearview mirror. She said it was one of the most moving performances she has ever seen. Simon said it was very risky, but it worked, he is the one to beat and "there are 19 very miserable contestants here now."
I think: He's probably technically the best singer of the boys, maybe of all, but it must be pointed out that he changed the words to a JOHN LENNON SONG!
Best of the night: Jason Castro, Luke, Chikezie, David A.
Monday, February 25, 2008
SNL is funny again!
Tina Fey hosted. There were several great moments, but the fake commercial for "Annuale" was my favorite.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
80th Annual Academy Awards
Obeservations on the Oscar show:
The skinny women needs to pay attention to Alexandra Bryne, the costume design winner. That's what happens when you never eat and tan too much. You end up looking like that.
I don't really want to be reminded Barbra Streisand won an Oscar.
Ah, "Ratatouille." Pixar does it again. Sweet speech, Brad Bird.
"La Vie en Rose" wins for makeup. I was surprised "Sweeney Todd" wasn't nominated here.
If this "Happy Working Song" wins over the "Once" song, I am not going to be happy.
My kids are really ticked that "Transformers" did not win for visual effects. I am pleased that ads will not say tomorrow "OSCAR WINNER 'Transformers.'" And if it had won, Michael Bay would have never stopped talking about it. Although I liked The Rock's joke about the face-melting scene in "Raiders of the Lost Ark."
Hell yeah, "Sweeney Todd!" It's just art direction, but it's cool.
Does Johnny Depp's girlfriend have a missing front tooth?
Javier Bardem - awesome! His speech is in Spanish! Who else could do that?
The Oscar salutes to binoculars and periscopes and bad dreams were funny. This is going well.
Wow, the bee in "Bee Movie" is on. The bee is happy for you, "Peter and the Wolf" people in the back row, whose names the announcer just mispronounced.
First surprise of the night! Tilda Swinton! I will never believe she was born a woman. She is giving a wonderful speech.
Jessica Alba was the Techie geek cover girl this year. That whole thing is pretty creepy.
Adapted Screenplay for the Coens. I called it!
Michael Bay sighting! Boooooo!
Miley Cyrus is more comfortable on that stage than anyone I have seen tonight, including Jon Stewart.
Another boring "Enchanted" song that had better not beat out the "Once" song.
The sound editing award goes to "People being punched by Matt Damon for two hours." Still no "Transformers" Oscars! YES!
Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill are hysterically arguing over which of them is Halle Berry. Someone will write that this is undignified but these bits really save the show from being a complete bore.
And it's official. No "Transformers" Oscars. Thank God for Matt Damon, for more than one reason.
Second surprise of the night! Julie Christie gets beaten by the French chick, who is really beautiful.
Hee, Jon Stewart was playing Wii coming back from commercial. He said "am I supposed to be winded?" Well, probably not, but you aren't alone.
Woo! "Once"! Glen Hansard is wearing the exact same thing he wore to the Independent Spirit Awards. Marketa Irglova was wearing jeans last night, so she is not.
Boy, "The Bourne Ultimatum" is cleaning up.
Nicole Kidman IS pregnant, right?
Here is the third "Enchanted" song. Boy, this guy is boring. And is just me, or does the "Patrick Dempsey" dancer look a little like a Frankenstein? I guess these people didn't know there was more than one song in "Once."
Glen and Marketa won! Hooray! Glen was soo cool! They cut Marketa's mike! What the hell?! Then Jon Stewart says "Wow, that guy is so arrogant!" He brought Marketa back on, which is awesome.
I'm losing interest fast here. It was a nice touch to have the Iraq soldiers introduce the documentary short subject category, though.
If you ask me, Diablo Cody is way overdoing the cute girl trying to look bad thing. That tattoo is atrocious.
Man, we think today's stars dress weird. How about that Bette Davis? Was she wearing a giant Hershey's kiss as a hat?
Daniel Day Lewis bowed to Helen Mirren. And it was cute.
Way to go, Coens! "Henry Kissinger, Man on the Go" sounds awesome by the way.
And it's a wrap. "No Country for Old Men" continues the streak of ultra-violent Best Pictures, after last year's "The Departed."
The skinny women needs to pay attention to Alexandra Bryne, the costume design winner. That's what happens when you never eat and tan too much. You end up looking like that.
I don't really want to be reminded Barbra Streisand won an Oscar.
Ah, "Ratatouille." Pixar does it again. Sweet speech, Brad Bird.
"La Vie en Rose" wins for makeup. I was surprised "Sweeney Todd" wasn't nominated here.
If this "Happy Working Song" wins over the "Once" song, I am not going to be happy.
My kids are really ticked that "Transformers" did not win for visual effects. I am pleased that ads will not say tomorrow "OSCAR WINNER 'Transformers.'" And if it had won, Michael Bay would have never stopped talking about it. Although I liked The Rock's joke about the face-melting scene in "Raiders of the Lost Ark."
Hell yeah, "Sweeney Todd!" It's just art direction, but it's cool.
Does Johnny Depp's girlfriend have a missing front tooth?
Javier Bardem - awesome! His speech is in Spanish! Who else could do that?
The Oscar salutes to binoculars and periscopes and bad dreams were funny. This is going well.
Wow, the bee in "Bee Movie" is on. The bee is happy for you, "Peter and the Wolf" people in the back row, whose names the announcer just mispronounced.
First surprise of the night! Tilda Swinton! I will never believe she was born a woman. She is giving a wonderful speech.
Jessica Alba was the Techie geek cover girl this year. That whole thing is pretty creepy.
Adapted Screenplay for the Coens. I called it!
Michael Bay sighting! Boooooo!
Miley Cyrus is more comfortable on that stage than anyone I have seen tonight, including Jon Stewart.
Another boring "Enchanted" song that had better not beat out the "Once" song.
The sound editing award goes to "People being punched by Matt Damon for two hours." Still no "Transformers" Oscars! YES!
Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill are hysterically arguing over which of them is Halle Berry. Someone will write that this is undignified but these bits really save the show from being a complete bore.
And it's official. No "Transformers" Oscars. Thank God for Matt Damon, for more than one reason.
Second surprise of the night! Julie Christie gets beaten by the French chick, who is really beautiful.
Hee, Jon Stewart was playing Wii coming back from commercial. He said "am I supposed to be winded?" Well, probably not, but you aren't alone.
Woo! "Once"! Glen Hansard is wearing the exact same thing he wore to the Independent Spirit Awards. Marketa Irglova was wearing jeans last night, so she is not.
Boy, "The Bourne Ultimatum" is cleaning up.
Nicole Kidman IS pregnant, right?
Here is the third "Enchanted" song. Boy, this guy is boring. And is just me, or does the "Patrick Dempsey" dancer look a little like a Frankenstein? I guess these people didn't know there was more than one song in "Once."
Glen and Marketa won! Hooray! Glen was soo cool! They cut Marketa's mike! What the hell?! Then Jon Stewart says "Wow, that guy is so arrogant!" He brought Marketa back on, which is awesome.
I'm losing interest fast here. It was a nice touch to have the Iraq soldiers introduce the documentary short subject category, though.
If you ask me, Diablo Cody is way overdoing the cute girl trying to look bad thing. That tattoo is atrocious.
Man, we think today's stars dress weird. How about that Bette Davis? Was she wearing a giant Hershey's kiss as a hat?
Daniel Day Lewis bowed to Helen Mirren. And it was cute.
Way to go, Coens! "Henry Kissinger, Man on the Go" sounds awesome by the way.
And it's a wrap. "No Country for Old Men" continues the streak of ultra-violent Best Pictures, after last year's "The Departed."
Thursday, February 21, 2008
First Elimination Round of "American Idol"
First Ryan banters with the judges. Then we get a music video with the top 24 getting treated like the stars many of them will never become. The filler is back!
The first elimination round features the group songs "Needles and Pins," "Spanish Harlem" and "Bend Me, Shape Me." It's cheeseball as ever.
Next we recap the top 12 guys. Then we say goodbye to Garrett. Thank you, America.
The next to go is Amy. America, you are so wise. Ryan does the switcheroo where he called Kristy up, and then told her she was safe, first. That's just mean.
Now we have a music video from Randy's new album featuring Paula Abdul, who would never win this competition. She's a little pitchy, dawg.
The next girl voted off is Joanne. The girls are all crying.
Colton is the last to go. Oh my God, the boys are crying, too.
America did aight. OK, that's enough of Randy-isms for the night.
The first elimination round features the group songs "Needles and Pins," "Spanish Harlem" and "Bend Me, Shape Me." It's cheeseball as ever.
Next we recap the top 12 guys. Then we say goodbye to Garrett. Thank you, America.
The next to go is Amy. America, you are so wise. Ryan does the switcheroo where he called Kristy up, and then told her she was safe, first. That's just mean.
Now we have a music video from Randy's new album featuring Paula Abdul, who would never win this competition. She's a little pitchy, dawg.
The next girl voted off is Joanne. The girls are all crying.
Colton is the last to go. Oh my God, the boys are crying, too.
America did aight. OK, that's enough of Randy-isms for the night.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Top 12 Girls on "Idol"
The Hell of '60s Night continues
Kristy Lee Cook
Song: Rescue Me
Survey says: Randy thinks it wasn't her best performance. Pitchy. Paula said she shouldn't let them see her sweat. She has the flu and went first, but she has to make sure to hide that. Simon said she was robotic, and that Paula has performed while sick, so Kristy should be able to.
I think: Bor-ing!
Joanne Borgella
Song: I Say a Little Prayer
Survey says: Randy said it was pretty good, she got it together at the end. She seemed unsure. Paula said she was not as confident. Simon didn't like it at all. He said she has to come out and nail it, and her parents give him the death stare.
I think: I like her. Not her best moment, but she won't be the worst tonight.
Alaina Whitaker
Song: More Today than Yesterday
Survey says: Randy said it's the year of the young ones and it was like "what?!" Paula said she was very joyful. Simon said he hated the song but she was really good, and she'll sail through to the next round.
I think: To me she is a dead ringer for Carrie Underwood, which seems bad. She performed well though.
Amanda Overmyer
Song: Baby, Please Don't Go
Survey says: Randy loved it, and the trousers. Paula said she loves everything she does. Simon said he really likes her, too. He does wonder if she forgot the lyrics, and said it wasn't her best.
I think: I can't understand her half the time. The band is louder than her. She has stage presence though, and is totally unique.
Amy Davis
Song: Where the Boys Are
Survey says: Randy said she didn't scoop up the notes properly. Whatever. Paula said the camera loves her (hell yeah), but it was lackluster. Simon said the song was boring and cabaret.
I think: She is all over the place, and seems out of tune to me. Too bad, she's gorgeous. Worst of the night so far.
Brooke White
Song: Happy Together
Survey says: Randy said it started a little rough and it came together at the end. She "slayed" it by the end. Paula said it's about originality and she has her own thing. She said she picked the right song. Simon said he feels like he's in a commercial for "washing up liquid" from the '60s. He said he presumes she is going to be nice and Brooke asks "is that OK?" and he said "not really."
I think: She sounds solid to me.
Alexandrea Lushington
Song: Spinning Wheels
Survey says: Randy said she blew the doors off that and it was hot. Paula said she controlled the whole performance and she was very confident. Simon didn't get it, the vocals weren't great and it was like one of those horrible little '60s musicals.
I think: She's off key. Love the dancing and the peace-sign earring is to die for. though.
Kady Malloy
Song: A Groovy Kind of Love
Survey says: Randy said the song was OK, too restrained and controlled, and she got lost a little in the song. Paula said she looks really pretty, but she wants to see the fun Kady. Simon agrees with Paula and said it was "like 'Night of the Living Dead.'" He said she has to lighten up.
I think: She has weird, dead eyes, and she's boring.
Asia'h Epperson
Song: Piece of My Heart
Survey says: Randy said she made the song her own. Paula said she had some really good moments. Simon said it was his favorite of the night, because she let go.
I think: She is kicking ass. She made the song original.
Ramiele Malubay
Song: You Don't Have to Say You Love Me
Survey says: Randy said she took her time, and built it up to the end. Very classy, almost like a pro. Paula said she is a force to be reckoned with, and performed well. Simon said he didn't like her when he first saw her, but tonight she outsung (sic) everyone.
I think: Best of the night so far.
Syesha Mercado
Song: Tobacco Road
Survey says: Randy said it's not his favorite performance, but it was consistent. Paula said she was definitely consistent. Simon agrees not the best performance, but it doesn't matter because she is probably one of the most talented girls. She tried hard, which was lacking in some of the others.
I think: She and Ramiele are my favorites of the women. Syesha is so kick ass, she has a great look, and she's powerful but not annoying, like some "big" singers.
Carly Smithson
Song: The Shadow of Your Smile
Survey says: Randy said that's what the show is all about, and she is the best vocal of the top 24. Paula said she is the lucky coin in the pocket, she is reliable. Simon said he didn't get it, and there's so much hype about her, but it was a letdown.
I think: I think she's too much, personally, but the judges love her.
Best of the night: Brooke, Asia'h, Ramiele, Syesha
Kristy Lee Cook
Song: Rescue Me
Survey says: Randy thinks it wasn't her best performance. Pitchy. Paula said she shouldn't let them see her sweat. She has the flu and went first, but she has to make sure to hide that. Simon said she was robotic, and that Paula has performed while sick, so Kristy should be able to.
I think: Bor-ing!
Joanne Borgella
Song: I Say a Little Prayer
Survey says: Randy said it was pretty good, she got it together at the end. She seemed unsure. Paula said she was not as confident. Simon didn't like it at all. He said she has to come out and nail it, and her parents give him the death stare.
I think: I like her. Not her best moment, but she won't be the worst tonight.
Alaina Whitaker
Song: More Today than Yesterday
Survey says: Randy said it's the year of the young ones and it was like "what?!" Paula said she was very joyful. Simon said he hated the song but she was really good, and she'll sail through to the next round.
I think: To me she is a dead ringer for Carrie Underwood, which seems bad. She performed well though.
Amanda Overmyer
Song: Baby, Please Don't Go
Survey says: Randy loved it, and the trousers. Paula said she loves everything she does. Simon said he really likes her, too. He does wonder if she forgot the lyrics, and said it wasn't her best.
I think: I can't understand her half the time. The band is louder than her. She has stage presence though, and is totally unique.
Amy Davis
Song: Where the Boys Are
Survey says: Randy said she didn't scoop up the notes properly. Whatever. Paula said the camera loves her (hell yeah), but it was lackluster. Simon said the song was boring and cabaret.
I think: She is all over the place, and seems out of tune to me. Too bad, she's gorgeous. Worst of the night so far.
Brooke White
Song: Happy Together
Survey says: Randy said it started a little rough and it came together at the end. She "slayed" it by the end. Paula said it's about originality and she has her own thing. She said she picked the right song. Simon said he feels like he's in a commercial for "washing up liquid" from the '60s. He said he presumes she is going to be nice and Brooke asks "is that OK?" and he said "not really."
I think: She sounds solid to me.
Alexandrea Lushington
Song: Spinning Wheels
Survey says: Randy said she blew the doors off that and it was hot. Paula said she controlled the whole performance and she was very confident. Simon didn't get it, the vocals weren't great and it was like one of those horrible little '60s musicals.
I think: She's off key. Love the dancing and the peace-sign earring is to die for. though.
Kady Malloy
Song: A Groovy Kind of Love
Survey says: Randy said the song was OK, too restrained and controlled, and she got lost a little in the song. Paula said she looks really pretty, but she wants to see the fun Kady. Simon agrees with Paula and said it was "like 'Night of the Living Dead.'" He said she has to lighten up.
I think: She has weird, dead eyes, and she's boring.
Asia'h Epperson
Song: Piece of My Heart
Survey says: Randy said she made the song her own. Paula said she had some really good moments. Simon said it was his favorite of the night, because she let go.
I think: She is kicking ass. She made the song original.
Ramiele Malubay
Song: You Don't Have to Say You Love Me
Survey says: Randy said she took her time, and built it up to the end. Very classy, almost like a pro. Paula said she is a force to be reckoned with, and performed well. Simon said he didn't like her when he first saw her, but tonight she outsung (sic) everyone.
I think: Best of the night so far.
Syesha Mercado
Song: Tobacco Road
Survey says: Randy said it's not his favorite performance, but it was consistent. Paula said she was definitely consistent. Simon agrees not the best performance, but it doesn't matter because she is probably one of the most talented girls. She tried hard, which was lacking in some of the others.
I think: She and Ramiele are my favorites of the women. Syesha is so kick ass, she has a great look, and she's powerful but not annoying, like some "big" singers.
Carly Smithson
Song: The Shadow of Your Smile
Survey says: Randy said that's what the show is all about, and she is the best vocal of the top 24. Paula said she is the lucky coin in the pocket, she is reliable. Simon said he didn't get it, and there's so much hype about her, but it was a letdown.
I think: I think she's too much, personally, but the judges love her.
Best of the night: Brooke, Asia'h, Ramiele, Syesha
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