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Just two weeks left - who will be next to go? “American Idol’ Latest Update
With just two weeks to go “American Idol 7” remaining isn’t the only question that remains unanswered… which David will win? Let’s see if the oddsmakers are correct.
A Night of Rock Round One:
David Cook
Tonight’s songs - “Hungry like the Wolf” Duran Duran
My Take - It seemed a little too predictable for this point in the competition. That performance could spell trouble for this Idol Wannabe.
Randy - ” that was okay choice for you… I’m just trying to see who has the mad hot vocals tonight. It was just okay. ”
Paula - ” You’re hungry like the wolf has left me with a big appetite.” WHAT
Simon -” I thought it was good. It was a little bit copy cat. “
Syesha Mercado
Tonight’s songs - “Proud Mary” Tina Turner
My Take - Great song choice for her. Let’s see what the judges say. I’m guessing she’s getting points for shaking it.
Randy - ” What a difference a couple of weeks make. She’s in the zone. ”
Paula - “You look like a star. ”
Simon -“For me, I thought it was a bad shrieky version. A bad impersonation of Tina Turner. “
Jason Castro
Tonight’s songs - “I shot the Sheriff” Bob Marley
My Take - So why was he holding the guitar - I don’t think he ever played it.
Randy - “For me, that was a real karaoke Bob Marley. There was nothing special about it. ”
Paula - “On a positive note, I’ve never seen you perform more to the audience than you did tonight. I wasn’t crazy about the performance. ”
Simon -“That was utterly atrocious. This was a first round audition massacre, honestly. “
David Archuleta
Tonight’s songs - “Stand by Me” Ben E. King
My Take - Look he kept his eyes open through the most of the song… what improvement… I know that sounds sarcastic… but I do mean it. Overall, that may have been the best performance of the night. I think he’ll be in the top two.
Randy - “At least there is one guy that hits the stage that is trying to win the whole thing. This is a competition. It was Hot! ”
Paula - “We all forget you are way beyond your years.” Even Paula commented on the eye thing.
Simon -“Truth is David you could have whistled and it would have sounded better than the last song. Very good choice of song. That was the best performance so far. “
Round Two;
David Cook
Tonight’s songs - “Teenage Wasteland” The Who
My Take - Notice the guitar - at least he played it. This was a much better song for him.
Randy - ” That’s more like the David Cook I’ve grown to love. ”
Paula - “I just want more.. I want more… more. ”
Simon -“Welcome back David Cook. “
Syesha Mercado
Tonight’s songs - “A Change is Going to Come” Sam Cook
My Take - I’m not sure what it is but when she’s singing a slower song it comes across as a stage/theatre performance - not a song from the next American Idol - Great voice though.
Randy - ” For me, This one I did not love so much. You were trying to push out things that weren’t even there. It feel flat for me. ”
Paula - “(Paula Stands) Beautiful. You turned this into something beautiful. Welcome to your dream Syesha. (Paula’s words start the river of tears…)”
Simon -“I have to be fair… I have to agree with Paula. “
Jason Castro
Tonight’s songs - ” Mr. Tambourine Man” Bob Dylan
My Take - This time he’s using the guitar…. Did he really forget the words??? or did I just mis-hear that section. I’m thinking he’s going home.
Randy - ” jason isn’t in the zone tonight.”
Paula - “It is what it is. It didn’t blow us away. ”
Simon -” Jason, I’d pack your suitcase. “
David Archuleta
Tonight’s songs - “Love me Tender” Elvis
My Take - That was pretty much flawless…
Randy - “Another great performance. You got it going on right now. ”
Paula - ” I felt your heart. Fantastic and very beautiful.”
Simon -“David, you didn’t beat the competition tonight, you crushed the competition tonight.”
I think Simon said it best, “David, you didn’t beat the competition tonight, you crushed the competition tonight.” Do you Agree… is David now the one to beat?
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By dasponable@woh.rr.com
May 8, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this
Syesha seems to be trying to win votes on her sexuality. Not sure it’s working for her. Jason should have gone a long time ago…never thought he could sing. Don’t care for Archuleta’s personality. Who’s left? David Cook.By carol
May 7, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this
I think Idol 7 is the worst group of singers so far for as long as I have been viewing AI. If I choose one it would be Syesha. Her performance was great!!By Hillary
May 7, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this
Please make Jason go away. When you somehow make it to the final 4 and you still can’t remember your words… that’s more than pathetic. He was terrible on both songs. Syesha sang the heck out of both her songs and better get to stay around over jason. David Archuleta (sorry, Michael) I thought did a great job last night. I still agree that he might struggle as a full on pop-star but give him a few years and he’ll be just fine. David Cook should win the whole thing even though he didn’t completely wow me last night. But then, he doesn’t really sing anything “bad”, we’ve just come to expect fantastic from him.By Shantei
May 7, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this
Hey Everyone! Ya’ll won’t believe this but my computer died this weekend! So I had to go over to my mother’s house just to voice myself! LOL! Now back to AI… I too think that Jason is trying to leave. It is really showing. He is so nonchalant and has this “I don’t care” attitude that is not cool. If he doesn’t leave tonight, I would be at a lost for words. Syesha just blew me away last night. I really felt like she brought up every emotion and put it all out there. I would have to say that David C. did okay too, not great. I would also have to say(sorry Michael)that David A. first song was great. The second song he did have his eyes closed the whole time, and it was boring.By Rudy
May 7, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this
Ok…Jason has to go. It is like he is trying to lose and get voted off. Am I just hearing things or what??? Are the songs that David A. sings all ballad type ones? Can this guy sing anything different. For me, he needs to change up his singing style so we can see how rounded a singer he is and quit singing all the same type songs. My votes go for Syeesha and David C.By Edy
May 7, 2008 7:51 AM | Link to this
I don’t care which of Jason or Syesha go home as long as it’s one of them. It’s not a talent contest - it’s a phone dialing contest. Otherwise Carly would still be in contention and Jason would be long gone. I keep saying I won’t watch because of this but it’s a train wreck.By Craig
May 7, 2008 2:02 AM | Link to this
I hate to say it but Jason C. will be saved by votefortheworst.com again! Syesha was the best tonite followed closely by David A. David C. was ok. My prediction: Syesha M. will go home - totally unfair, but that is one of the failings you deal with, when popularity rates higher than talent!By Michael
May 6, 2008 10:43 PM | Link to this
If Jason doesn’t go this week, America is just plain crazy. Syesha keeps winning me over. I think she and David Cook have the best chance of actually being something someday. David A. has no shot at being a pop recording artist.