3.25.2008

Idol chatter

…So here we go. Another night of “American Idol.”

This was a weird night. Our minds are on so many other things. And I really wasn’t excited for tonight’s show …

But it goes on. And tonight the Idols are singing songs from the years of their births. Nice … So I looked over a list of the top songs from the year I was born. But before doing that, there already was one song playing in my head -- If I were on stage tonight, I think I’d have to sing Supertramp’s “Breakfast in America.” Love that song! (And while we're talking about the awesomeness that is Supertramp -- How 'bout "Dreamer." Now that one's been a favorite of mine since the day I learned to play a cassette tape ...) … After looking at the list, Billy Joel’s “My Life” and Cheap Trick’s “I Want You To Want Me” also would be possibilities …

Ramiele Malubay started off with Heart’s “Alone.” And sang it totally off-key. Didn’t like it. I’ll say it again: She needs to go.

Didn’t like Jason Castro’s version of Sting‘s “Fragile” either. His vocals were uninspired and, hey audience, it’s not a clappy type of song!

Syesha Mercado sang “If I Were Your Woman.” … Yeah, so apparently the judges liked her performance, but at this point I was totally tuned out. Kates and I were musing about the burst of 1987 babies. And then I threw out the possibility that it’d be fun to see a 1988 baby sing Tiffany’s “Could’ve Been.” Didn’t happen …

I also tuned out for Chikezie, who was back to his boring ballad-singing self. I was barely paying attention; I didn’t know what song he was singing …

My ears perked up, of course, when Brooke White took the stage … Yes, her rendition of The Police’s “Every Breath You Take” was fantastic. In past weeks we’ve said she was channeling Carly Simon. This week Kates rightly mused that she had a Sheryl Crow vibe going … And as the judges noted, she showed her maturity and professionalism and rightly started the song again after a bad start ...

Talk about channeling! … How about Michael Johns doing his best Freddie Mercury! The dude knew how much America loved his “Bohemian Rhapsody,” so he pulls out a “We Will Rock You” / “We Are the Champions” Queen medley. Awesome.

Carly Smithson did “Total Eclipse of the Heart.” It was pretty good, but not great …

David Archuleta sang "You're The Voice" …And America, I agreed with Simon’s theme-park comment. He sang it well, but I thought the whole performance was sort of hokey …

Kristy Lee Cook, in the You’re singing what!? category, sang “God Bless the U.S.A” … Um. Ok. After her disasters of the last few weeks, it was a good performance from her. No doubt, she earned some points with it … Simon hit it again: It was a clever song choice and it’s probably going to keep her in the competition.

David Cook played it risky with a slowed down version of Michael Jackson‘s “Billie Jean” … I was skeptical initially, but the further he got into the song, I kind of liked it. Bold. He’s the sleeper.

My performances of the night: David Cook, Michael Johns and Brooke White.

I think Ramiele, Jason Castro and Chikezie earned spots in the bottom three.

1 comment:

Matt and Lynne said...

Chikeze and Ramiele and Strawberry Shortcake can get cut immediately, along with Michael Johns. I don't get that Johns guy. Ov. Er. Ra. Ted. Mr. Long Hair can go, too.
Brooke was OK, Irish Girl was good. Baby Noise girl was rocking.
Going Bald rocker was awesome. He's the most talented.
High School Kid was ... well, he has a good voice. But why do I get the feeling in four years he'll be great, once he's experienced so much more (like buying a Beatles album).
I wish I could remember anyone's name. I even had to cheat on the first two.
Hope Katie is feeling as well as can be. You guys are in our thoughts.