Top 12 Guys on "Idol"

Tonight features songs from the '60s.

David Hernandez
Song: In the Midnight Hour
Survey says: Randy liked it, but says it fell apart a bit at the end. Paula said he had a perfect vibrato. Simon says "loosen up a bit."
I think: Too loungy, although it could just be the '60s night.

Chikezie
Song: More Today than Yesterday
Survey says: Randy says he needs to keep it fresh, because he is an old-fashioned singer. Paula loves the way he looks and sings. Simon hated the performance and said he was cheesy. Chikezie interrupts Simon repeatedly.
I think: Simon was totally right.

David Cook
Song: Happy Together
Survey says: Randy says he worked it out, and it was crazy! Paula says he was worthy. Simon said it was good, but "shouty" in the middle.
I think: I don't get this guy's hair.

Jason Yeager
Song: Moon River
Survey says: Randy said the song is deceptively simple. He says stay in it. Paula said it is sentimental to her because she had her first ballet recital to the song. Simon said it was very cruise ship and he's like a dependable dog, and he doesn't mean a "d-a-w-g" dog.
I think: He sounds like someone on a Disney album.

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Robbie Carrico
Song: One
Survey says: Randy says "nice one." It's one of his favorite Three Dog Night "joints." Paula said he picked the perfect song. Simon said it's the only current performance of the night.
I think: This has been the first interesting song/performance of the night.

David Archuleta
Song: Shop Around
Survey says: Randy said it was really brilliant and he sang the song maturely. Paula said it was a brave and bold choice of song, and she forgets how old he is when he sings. Simon said "when you got it, you got it." He calls it the best performance of the night.
I think: Man, this boy can sing. At this point it's impossible to believe he won't make the top 12.

Danny Noriega
Song: Jailhouse Rock (on '60s night?)
Survey says: Randy said the vocals were OK. "It was kinda hot." Paula said it was very warm. This was a safer song for him. Simon says it was verging on grotesque and the whole performance was hideous. They argued a lot about this.
I think: He's better than this song.

Luke Menard
Song: Everybody's Talkin' at Me
Survey says: Randy said it was very pitchy and sharp all the way through. It never settled. Paula agreed, and said it was not the best song for him. She wants him to pick better songs. Simon said it was forgettable. "You fell into the absolute worst trap you could, which is no one is going to remember you."
I think: Such a babe, but such a bore.

Colton Berry
Song: Suspicious Minds
Survey says: Randy says he struggled at the beginning, but all in all it was good. Paula said it was nice to see a different side of him, but it wasn't his best. Simon said it was not relevant and was a complete waste of time. He also made a crack about hair, and Ryan called Simon's hair a "box cut."
I think: More Elvis? Ugh. I hate '60s night.

Garrett Haley
Song: Breakin' Up is Hard to Do
Survey says: Randy said he didn't do anything with it. Paula agreed and said it was too slow. Simon said it was boring and whiny, and he looked terrified. Simon said he needed fresh air.
I think: Gawd. Horrid.

Jason Castro
Song: Daydream (with his guitar)
Survey says: Randy said he liked that he tried something different. it didn't blow him away but it was all right. Paula said he did blow her away and it was effortless and joyful. Simon said it was in the top two performances of the night.
I think: Nice. He really looked the part tonight. Wow, I am totally with Simon tonight.

Michael Johns
Song: Light My Fire
Survey says: Randy said it was a great way to end the night. He said he's like Michael Hutchence. Paula said he did set the night on fire. Simon said he is the most consistent performer this year and he has the charisma of a lead singer.
I think: To quote Elvis, a hunka hunka burnin' love. He is cool.

Best of the night: David A., Jason, Michael, Robbie. I'd be hard pressed to pick two more to make the top six.