McDaddy has my big, blue, bloggy chair.
I’m curled up on the couch looking at the TV sideways, so we’ll see how this goes.
THIS… is American Idol.
The judges are walking out all dramatic like and Ryan Seacrest is descending from the top of the world. My mercy, I wouldn’t want to attempt those stairs on live TV for no amount of money.
But that’s just me.
In the words of Seacrest, there are cameras and lights galore. I’m hoping they do away with the whole opening number. It seems very cheesyish to me and their time could be better spent singing, or being judged. It’s Rolling Stones night, so it should be very interesting. Mick Jagger and his posse had many-a-hit back in the day. I hope these folks come ALIVE tonight, because some of them really need to kick it in gear!
MICHAEL LYNCH - ”Miss You” - Micheal is one of my favorites and I think he is doing a pretty good job on this song. About half-way through, the song came alive and I was like, yes, that’s really good. Really great way to kick off the show, dawg!
DIDI BENAMI – “Playing With Fire” - This song was just okay for me. I don’t know the song, but I don’t know that it would help. About half-way through the song, a note went South. And I mean way South. I was doing the squinty eye thing trying to help the note line itself out. I think she was playing with fire with this song choice. Not impressed.
CASEY JAMES – “It’s All Over Now” – I think the guys are way ahead of the gals as far as talent, or at least that’s been the case so far. I like the bluesy spin he is putting on this song. Or perhaps he’s playing the original version for all I know because I don’t know this song either. I like his voice and I enjoyed the performance, but I’m not sure I’ll still remember it at 11pm ET.
LACEY BROWN – “Ruby Tuesday” - What in the heck is with that get-up she has on. It looks like a wrinkly paper bag over a shirt that a mime would wear. It is all very weird to me. And the thing is, that the dress without the wrinkly paper bag would be very cute, in my humble opinion. I like that she is using the violins because I like original, but I’m not so sure she hit the mark with this song. I smiled during the interview with her mama and daddy because they seem like real sweet people. Hearing that Lacey sings in church makes me cheer for her even more though I wasn’t so impressed with her song choice.
ANDREW GARCIA – “Gimme Shelter” – For starters, I’d like to give Andrew a hug! He appears to be so humble and I love that. I am not a fan of this whole Rolling Stones gig. I don’t know many of the songs and its like I can’t really get INTO the performances. Still, I’ll keep trudging through. I’m sorry to say I don’t think this was Andrew’s shining moment, but he did okay.
KATIE STEVENS – “Wild Horses” – I think this might easily be my best performance so far. She is passionate, and she is giving it her all. Oh, and Katie looks like a doll in that cute little dress. You go, girl!
TIM URBAN – “Under My Thumb” – I feel like a broken record this evening. The song is boring and the performance is just average. But I like Tim. I love that he comes from a big, ole family with lots of kids, so I hope he makes it through this week, but man, I don’t get this song.
SIOBHAN MANGUS – “Paint It Black” – First of all, I love her hair. And the dress, too. Aw shoot, the boots. Why? The boots? Wow. This might be the weirdest song AND performance to date. She has a lot going on. (Or down if you’re Randy Jackson!) Wow. That note was something else. I think she’s channeling her inner Adam Lambert and I’d bet the fab four will love this whole thing.
LEE DEWYZE – “Beast of Bourbon or possibly Feast of Bourbon for all I know” – I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that Lee is my favorite pick this year. I love his raspy voice and I love that can rock a ballad. Oh yes, best. performance. of. the. night. BY A MILE. Love it, love it, love it!
Ellen, shut it!
PAIGE MILES – “Didn’t hear the song title” – I think Paige did a good job this week. She has a big ole voice and I love that she did her thang. [Yes WordPress, I know 'thang' is not really a word! Take your red line and shove it!]
AARON KELLY - “Angie ? ” – His mama (Kelly Kelly) has a sweet story. I like this kid a bunch and I hope he does well. He has a sweet smile and a big ole’ voice (Um, anybody seen David Arculeta lately?) and y’all know I like the ones with a sweet smile and big voice. Aaron rose to the top tonight. I’m not sure who Angie is or what she’s doing, but Aaron did her justice and somewhere Angie is smiling. Way to go, kiddo!!!
CRYSTAL BOWERSOX – “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” – I love that she came out playing the guitar like she owned the stage. As always, homegirl is rockin’ it. Her performance is wonderfully entertaining.
I’m thinking Siobahn Mangus or Andrew Garcia might go, although I’d love for Andrew to stay. The whole Straight Up thing is still fresh in my mind and I know Andrew has some awesomeness hiding out in there. He needs to bring it next week! You can check out Boo Mama‘s place for more American Idol fodder.
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Great recap!!
My husband was totally confused by Lacey’s outfit. As was I. Odd, for sure.
I LOVED Siobhan…awesome!
And Aaron did good, as much as I willed him not to be to make me feel more justified in bemoaning the loss of Alex… (sigh)
You are sooooooo wrong… Siobhan was awesome! (Is that okay to say, I almost never negate someone or argue with them in their comments. Just know that I say this with a smile on my face and not remotely in an attacking way.) Of course, it may have helped that it was one of the few songs that I was actually familiar with.
Anyhow… I love that you are recapping AI.
Missed it again!
Oh my, I LOVED Siobhan. She’s in my top 2 for the night! But like Simon said, you’ll either hate or love it!
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