Wednesday, May 14, 2008

• Top 3 Perform

  
  
  

  
  Song choices and order of contestant performance:
  
  Mini-recap in progress!!
  

  AU~ Forgive me.  The commies stole my internetz and my TV last night.  All set up to record, preparing to blog my marvelous thoughts and Verizon cuts through my Time Warner cable.  I'm not worried or angry though, because the technician said that not only was he sorry, he was "very sorry".  Who can stay upset with such sincerity?  I also know in my heart that if I ever switched to Verizon and accidentally bounced a check or was late in paying they would cheerfully accept my profound apologies...especially if I said I was very sorry.

  So, I did get to see the last 5 minutes at a friend's house.  Therefore, I can't comment too much on the songs.  I certainly value this recap.  From what I saw, Syesha looked stunning, DA sounded like he always does and DC sounded like the next American Idol....

  
  David Archuleta
  
      * Paula Abdul chose: “And So It Goes” by Billy Joel
  

  CJ - Well, that was gaspy, lip lickin' good. Just not my cup o'tea. Randy gushed about it, Paula said it was pure and stunning, Simon said it was very good, no surprises, a bit predictable.

   

      * David chose: “With You” by Chris Brown
  
  

  CJ - A little off key in spots. Upbeat is good. The kid can't dance, though! Randy said it wasn't the right song. Paula it was the perfect song for his tone, great job. Simon said it was like a chihuahuatrying to be a tiger. Awkward.
  
  

      * The producers chose: “Longer” by Dan Fogelberg
  
  

  CJ - No surprises. His best tonight, maybe ever. Would this song sell today? I don't think so, even though I have always loved the original. Randy said it was another hot one (what is wrong with him??). Paula said it was very lovely. Simon said he sang the song very well, but the song itself was horrible and gooey. But he thought he'd done enough to get into the finals.
  

  
  
  Syesha Mercado
  
      * Randy Jackson chose: “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys
  
  

  CJ - She brought nothing new to this song. Not as good as the original. Randy said she did an amazing job. Paula told her she looks stunning. Simon said she sang it very well, but hadn't changed it enough from the original, but she looks gorgeous.
  

  
      * Syesha Chose: “Fever” by Peggy Lee
  
  

  CJ - Tryin' to work that sex appeal. Pure cabaret. Randy said it was an interesting song choice, great performance. Paula said she looked lovely, surprising song choice. Simon said she may regret her song choice tomorrow, and it was pure cabaret. (I must be channeling Simon tonight).
  

  
      * The producers chose: “Hit Me Up” by Gia Farrell
  
  

  CJ - Spicy. Most fun song she's done all night. A little screechy, though. Randy thought it was just okay. Paula thought she did the song very well, but probably not good enough for her to make the finals. Simon said it was better than the second song, but she had her best song last week, and it was forgettable.
  

  
  
  David Cook
  
      * Simon Cowell chose: “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack
  
  

  CJ - No guitar for this one (I like it when he plays guitar, gosh!). Big change up, spectacular job. We finally got to see DC's dad in the audience. Randy loved the high note at the end, but mostly babbled on about Simon's song choice. Paula liked it I guess. Simon thought it was one of his best performances to date, round 1 goes to Cook.

  AU~  I really wish I had heard this. I'll bet it was great.

  
  

  
      * David chose: “Dare You to Move” by Switchfoot
  
  

  CJ - I love this song! Glad he played guitar. Actually thought his vocals were better that the original singer. I want the full version, that was too short! Randy said it wasn't his best, that he was pitchy (HUH?). Paula wanted more of the song (me, too, Paula...me, too). Simon Said it was okay. I liked it a whole lot better than the judges did.
  

  
      * The producers chose: “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith.
  
  

  CJ - Best of the night for David C. Smoldering HOTNESS! Paula gave him a standing ovation. Randy said it was okay, predictable (get the hook for Randy, I'm done with him). Paula said, "See ya in the finals!" Simon said David Cook wins the night! The crowd gave him a standing ovation.

  AU~  I saw more of this one.  Excellent, excellent and excellent.
  

  I'm just going to guess who's going home...I say Syesha. I hope it's David A., but it won't be.
  
  Randy's fired. ~ CJ
  

  AU~   I am so with you.  Syesha didn't bring it like she did last week (from what I heard).  I think the judges made up their minds before she sang, but that doesn't mean they weren't right I guess.  I'll miss her.
  

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