It’s that time again.
THIS! Is American Idol. (I love that!)
Tonight will feature songs from the rat-pack. That means that this SHOULD be a great night of Idol. The mentor is Jamie Foxx.
Let’s kick this thing off with that cutie patootie, Kris.
KRIS ALLEN – “The Way You Look Tonight” - Here’s the thing about Kris. He is always so dang good. Consistently good. I will definitely be making a little trip to iTunes tonight. Have. to. have. that. song. I can’t imagine what his wife is thinking as she sits in the audience knowing that that cat is her man. The whole arrangement is just! that! fabulous! – Randy says it is his best performance, Kara says he has set the technical standard for tonight really high, Paula [sweet mercy, what is she wearing? It looks like two big bunny ears hanging over her girls] says it was impeccable, Simon says it is a little bit wet meaning it was safe and nice.
ALLISON IRAHETA – “Someone to Watch Over Me” – I am pleasantly surprised to see her dress tonight. Its um, normal. I also have mad respect for Jamie Foxx coaching her about being too young to sing about being in love, instead suggesting that she think of her family while singing. Allison has never been my favorite, but I have to hand it to her. She can really sing. Tonight she turned it down a notch. And it was nice. It worked for her. – Randy says it was the bomb, Kara says her performance was a gut-wrenching performance that will land her in the finals, Paula calls the performance alluring and tender, Simon says it was a great performance but still doesn’t believe that SHE BELIEVES she could win.
MATT GIRAUD – “My Funny Valentine” - Didn’t Melinda Doolittle do this song a few seasons ago? It is reserved and I like it very much. Great job! – Randy says it was a little pitchy and wasn’t too impressed, Kara says he was not emotionally attached to the song (is it just me or does she always follow Randy’s lead on her critiques?) Paula says it was pure and simple and excellent, Simon says it was the only authentic song he has heard tonight and called him absolutely brilliant.
MY BOYFRIEND DANNY GOKEY – “Come Rain or Come Shine” – OH MY WORD! I love me some Danny boy. LOVE HIM! He was stinkin’ brilliant and I THINK he is going all the way. – Randy says he can really sing, Kara says he had swag tonight, Paula says it was a stellar performance, Simon says he came out to prove a point and says the performance was outstanding.
ADAM LAMBERT – “Feelin’ Good” – Is it just me or is the white suit a little much? The whole walking-down-the-steps-thing is all a little Wayne Newtonish to me. But to be fair, Adam can really sing. He is not one of my favorites, but he certainly grabs attention. It’s all a little over-the-top for me which is weird, because I am an over-the-top kind of gal. – Randy says he is in the zone consistently, Kara calls him shocking and sleazy and superb and over-the-top, Paula compares watching him to watching Michael Phelps in the Olympics [that's a bit much], Simon says it was the best entrance to a song ever and seems impressed.
GOING HOME – ALLISON (Although I thought all five contestants were really good tonight!)
BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT – DANNY
Tomorrow night will be a toss-up.
I’m headed to iTunes.
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DANNY WAS STELLAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Matt or Allison, it’s a toss up
Okay. Totally agree with you – on pretty much everything. (Loved your comment about Kris’s wife, by the way. You know that IS exactly what she’s thinking: he’s mine…ALL MINE!)
To add my two (totally worthless) cents…
I think AI is rigged. Well, maybe not “rigged” exactly, but I definitely think Simon has an agenda. One he pushes – heavily. I mean, he’ll say something negative about a performance (even if it was flawless – even if I think HE THINKS it was flawless) just to try to sway the voters. Take Allison for example. She was pretty darn close to perfection last night. Looked great, sounded amazing. Strong, pure power in her voice. What’s to complain about? Enter Simon, who claims she “doesn’t care about winning”. Ha! I think the man fancies himself a Puppeteer. Ooo ah ah… Pull the strings and watch America dance to my commands.
It really irks me sometimes.
Hmm. Perhaps I’m a tad too emotionally invested in this stinkin’ show. Whoops.
It’s fun to see someone that likes AI like I do. I totally liked your run down but I think Matt will be going home tonight.
Allison has a great voice but she is a little obnoxious (just my opinion) because I know a lot of people LOVE her. I think her personality is what brings her into the bottom two sometime.
Love Danny and Adam
So my vote would be Matt.
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