Top 10 guys perform
Top 10 guys sing classics from the 1970s. I'm not sure what this is going to mean. It's not like 60s night was big success. Why doesn't American Idol let the contestants pick whichever song they want?
Michael Johns
"Go Your Own Way" by Fleetwood Mac
My thoughts: He's ok. His performance isn't as electrifying as last week.
The Judges: Randy says he didn't quite "let go." Paula said he got the whole crowd (girls) going. She says he's "already there." Simon said it was his weakest performance or "coasting along."
Jason Castro
"I Just Want to Be Your Everything" by the BeeGees.
My thoughts: Again, Jason brings out the guitar. The vocals are weak, and the song doesn't actually pick up until the end. The last verse, his voice finally clears up and there's a nice moment.
The Judges: Randy says the vocals weren't that good and sounded kind of karaoke. Paula says she likes the way he interpreted the song, but she wants him to give up the guitar next week. Simon thought the performance was "out of sorts" and "schmaltzy."
Luke Menard
"Killer Queen" by Queen
My thoughts: This is all wrong. His performance is strangely feminine. This song is definitely too complicated for him, and his voice goes in very strange directions. Not good.
The Judges: Randy thought it was "pretty good." Paula thought Luke picked the perfect song. Simon thought the performance was a mistake -- he called it "whiny."
Robbie Carrico
"Hot Blooded" by Foreigner
My thoughts: Robbie's supposed to be one of the rockers on the show, but his performance isn't exactly rocking. His singing is better than the first two guys, but he could've turned up the heat and excitement several degrees. Give us more energy!
The Judges: Randy isn't sure if rock is Robbie's thing and thought it was "just ok." Paula thinks he played it safe and lost his character and personality. Paula says he has to up the ante. Simon says "I thought the vocal was ok tonight."
Danny Noriega
"Superstar" by The Carpenters
My thoughts: I love the Carpenters, and Danny Noriega definitely cannot compare with Karen Carpenter. He's not even singing in pitch! The whole performance is lethargic and lacking any real emotion. Does he even know what the song is about? It's painful to watch.
The Judges: Randy says to not think, but let go. Paula agrees, and tells Danny to "just perform." Simon thought it was better than last week and said he was over concentrating. Simon adds that he looks fantastic on camera.
David Hernandez
"Papa Was a Rolling Stone" by the Temptations
My thoughts: I'm not sure what to say about this performance. The singing was pretty good, but the performance was ... too cabaret?
The Judges: Randy thought it was hot. Paula gave him a standing ovation. "Perfect," she said. Simon thought it was the best vocal of the night so far.
Jason Yeager
"Long Train Running" by the Doobie Brothers
My thoughts: I like this performance. It feels fun and easy. But I think the judges will say it's a cruise ship performance.
The Judges: Randy thought the song isn't a singer's song. He said it was pitchy and karaoke. Paula said he needs to pick a song that showcases his voice. Simon thought it was corny.
Chikezie
"I Believe" by Donny Hathaway
My thoughts: Chikezie seems like a likable guy, but his singing just doesn't excite me. I think the singing was good.
The Judges: Randy proclaims "Chikezie is back!" He said it was blazin' and hot. Paula thought it was brilliant and fun. Simon said it was a million times better than last week. And after a very funny exchange about clothing choices, a smiling Simon calls him "obnoxious"
David Cook
"All Right Now" by Rod Stewart
My thoughts: David brings out the electric guitar and he looks a lot more comfortable with it. This is a really good performance, and he looks and sounds like he knows what he's doing.
The Judges: Randy really liked it and believed him. He called him the true rocker of this season. Paula said he's got it. Simon said it was "solid" but added he doesn't have a lot of charisma.
David Archuleta
"Imagine" by John Lennon
My thoughts: I adore David Archuleta. This was an interesting version of an oft-played song. If you can believe it, it David's version was even slower than the original, but it never got boring or felt slow. I loved it.
The Judges: Randy said it was one of the best vocals he's ever heard on the show. "HOT HOT FIRE FIRE!" Paula said she wants to squish him and dangle him from her rear view mirror. It's one of the most moving performances she's ever heard. "You're destined for super stardom." Simon thought it was risky but it worked. He tells David that he's the one to beat.
Michael Johns
"Go Your Own Way" by Fleetwood Mac
My thoughts: He's ok. His performance isn't as electrifying as last week.
The Judges: Randy says he didn't quite "let go." Paula said he got the whole crowd (girls) going. She says he's "already there." Simon said it was his weakest performance or "coasting along."
Jason Castro
"I Just Want to Be Your Everything" by the BeeGees.
My thoughts: Again, Jason brings out the guitar. The vocals are weak, and the song doesn't actually pick up until the end. The last verse, his voice finally clears up and there's a nice moment.
The Judges: Randy says the vocals weren't that good and sounded kind of karaoke. Paula says she likes the way he interpreted the song, but she wants him to give up the guitar next week. Simon thought the performance was "out of sorts" and "schmaltzy."
Luke Menard
"Killer Queen" by Queen
My thoughts: This is all wrong. His performance is strangely feminine. This song is definitely too complicated for him, and his voice goes in very strange directions. Not good.
The Judges: Randy thought it was "pretty good." Paula thought Luke picked the perfect song. Simon thought the performance was a mistake -- he called it "whiny."
Robbie Carrico
"Hot Blooded" by Foreigner
My thoughts: Robbie's supposed to be one of the rockers on the show, but his performance isn't exactly rocking. His singing is better than the first two guys, but he could've turned up the heat and excitement several degrees. Give us more energy!
The Judges: Randy isn't sure if rock is Robbie's thing and thought it was "just ok." Paula thinks he played it safe and lost his character and personality. Paula says he has to up the ante. Simon says "I thought the vocal was ok tonight."
Danny Noriega
"Superstar" by The Carpenters
My thoughts: I love the Carpenters, and Danny Noriega definitely cannot compare with Karen Carpenter. He's not even singing in pitch! The whole performance is lethargic and lacking any real emotion. Does he even know what the song is about? It's painful to watch.
The Judges: Randy says to not think, but let go. Paula agrees, and tells Danny to "just perform." Simon thought it was better than last week and said he was over concentrating. Simon adds that he looks fantastic on camera.
David Hernandez
"Papa Was a Rolling Stone" by the Temptations
My thoughts: I'm not sure what to say about this performance. The singing was pretty good, but the performance was ... too cabaret?
The Judges: Randy thought it was hot. Paula gave him a standing ovation. "Perfect," she said. Simon thought it was the best vocal of the night so far.
Jason Yeager
"Long Train Running" by the Doobie Brothers
My thoughts: I like this performance. It feels fun and easy. But I think the judges will say it's a cruise ship performance.
The Judges: Randy thought the song isn't a singer's song. He said it was pitchy and karaoke. Paula said he needs to pick a song that showcases his voice. Simon thought it was corny.
Chikezie
"I Believe" by Donny Hathaway
My thoughts: Chikezie seems like a likable guy, but his singing just doesn't excite me. I think the singing was good.
The Judges: Randy proclaims "Chikezie is back!" He said it was blazin' and hot. Paula thought it was brilliant and fun. Simon said it was a million times better than last week. And after a very funny exchange about clothing choices, a smiling Simon calls him "obnoxious"
David Cook
"All Right Now" by Rod Stewart
My thoughts: David brings out the electric guitar and he looks a lot more comfortable with it. This is a really good performance, and he looks and sounds like he knows what he's doing.
The Judges: Randy really liked it and believed him. He called him the true rocker of this season. Paula said he's got it. Simon said it was "solid" but added he doesn't have a lot of charisma.
David Archuleta
"Imagine" by John Lennon
My thoughts: I adore David Archuleta. This was an interesting version of an oft-played song. If you can believe it, it David's version was even slower than the original, but it never got boring or felt slow. I loved it.
The Judges: Randy said it was one of the best vocals he's ever heard on the show. "HOT HOT FIRE FIRE!" Paula said she wants to squish him and dangle him from her rear view mirror. It's one of the most moving performances she's ever heard. "You're destined for super stardom." Simon thought it was risky but it worked. He tells David that he's the one to beat.
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