American Idol 8 – Top 3
Here we go America, it’s American Idol’s Top 3! Tonight’s performances will determine who goes to the finale next week. Today each singer will sing two songs. The first song will be Judge’s Choice and the second will be a song of the singer’s choice. The finale three got to go back to the their hometowns for a few days and while there, they found out via a text message what song the judges had chosen for them. So let’s get to it, on to the singing!
Danny Gokey
Judges Choice: Dance Little Sister
I don’t know this song. The song was kinda boring for me. Vocally its totally in your range, and I love your voice, but I got bored. Sorry Paula, but not sure this song is going to win Kris and Adam fans over to his camp.
Randy liked it, he said it was dope. Kara liked it too, just didn’t like his dancing. Paula liked it (of course) and Simon didn’t care for the sax solo in the middle.
Kris Allen
Judges Choice: Apologize
This could be a good song for Kris. Can he pull it off? Hmmm…..he’s actually doing a great job. It’s sounding a bit like the original, but you’re throwing in your own interpretations. I’m not happy that you’re behind the audience. You should be facing the audience and the judges.
Randy said this is the artist he can be. Kara said it was competent, but he has to hit it out of the park. She wanted him out in front of the audience and not the piano. Paula said she was proud, but there was an obvious bum note. Simon said it was like the original. He goes on to say that Kara can’t blame Kris for singing the song in a different manner – she picked the song.
Adam Lambert
Judges Choice: One
We all sit waiting for some kind of greatness. Bono from U2 gave permission personally to Simon for Adam to sing this song. We’re only 16 beats into the song and you know its gonna be great! But as the song went on, I got bored. Am I just bored with the whole season? What’s going on here? I mean he sang it well, but it was kinda flat in his performance.
Randy said he is in the zone, he said he got a bit lost tho. Kara said it was unbelievable. Paula said it was one superb song, and one American Idol. Simon said it was a brilliant song choice (ha). Simon liked it and said if Adam isn’t in the final it will be one of the biggest upsets in Idol history.
Danny Gokey
Singer’s Choice: You Are So Beautiful
The beginning part was nice. You sound nervous as hell tho. When you got just past the midpoint, I lost you. I didn’t know what I was listening to at one point. I don’t know.
Randy said it was amazing and he can really, really, really sing. Kara said he made up for the first performance and that it was stunning. Paula said she was breathless. Simon said he didn’t like the arrangement, but he said it was a vocal master class.
Kris Allen
Singer’s Choice: Heartless
Very nice Kris. The a capella at the beginning was magical. This “unplugged” version is nice. Nice way to make this song into the magical way you sing. You’re in the zone with this song and THIS is your song tonight. Very nice, very nice.
Randy said this is going to be one of the toughest voting nights. He liked it better than Kanye’s version. Kara said why didn’t they do that with Apologize. It was bold and fearless. Hot! Paula said he was brave for singing a song about Simon! Haha. Bravo, well done. Simon didn’t like the first song and all but written him off, but all has changed after that performance.
Adam Lambert
Singer’s Choice: Cryin’
So a little Aerosmith eh?? This is your song Adam. Rock is your thing and this is how we define you. Vocals were excellent, nothing to complain about. I don’t know this song, but liked it after your performance.
Randy said he’s one of the best they have ever had on that stage. Randy want’s him to be a rock artist. Kara wants to know how he hits those notes! Paula said we’ll see him next week and many years after that. Simon wants everyone to vote for him.
So there you have it America. Our final three have sung, who is going to be in the finale? Lambert/Gokey, Gokey/Allen or Lambert/Allen?? How will you vote?? Me personally, I think it will be Lambert/Allen. As much as I luv Danny, I think Kris will surpass him tomorrow night.
So tune in tomorrow folks, it’s going to be close!
