Tonight’s American Idol for the top five finalists was centered on the Rat Pack era, live from Hollywood. Songs sung by the original Rat Pack – Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, et al.
First observations, my fave – Adam Lambert, whom one could spot from a mile away, wearing a white suit, standing out from the others, yeah, he came with the right suit tonight.
Mystery mentor of the night – none of the five contestants had any idea and neither did we – was Jamie Foxx, who won best actor in 1995 and also starred in “Dream Girls” with American Idol’s own Jennifer Hudson.
Chris Allen sung a lovely version of “The Way You Look Tonight” which Randy Jackson declared as Chris’ best performance. Kara DioGuardi believes he’s “the dark horse in the competition” and Paula Abdul thought he’s transformed into a “sophisticated gentleman” with this song. Simon Cowell, though, found his performance “a little bit wet,” like a “well-trained spaniel”, “nice, but not incredible” and “didn’t think he can win this competition.”
Allison Iraheta who finally turned 17 sung for tonight’s performance, “Someone To Watch Over Me”. She’s got this sexy, rich voice and she’s still so young. Wow! The only girl left in the competition, asked how she found it…. The Girl finds it awesome!
Randy thought it would be tough for Allison to sing something from this era, but he said the girl has “9000 more octaves than Pink” and “that was the bomb!” translated: she was fab!
Kara shared the same thoughts as me: that it had been a crime that Allison had been in the bottom 3 (what was America thinking?) and that Allison was not a “one-trick pony.” She also thought Allison gave us a gut rendition of the song, way beyond her years. Just think what Allison will be able to do with a song after her first heart break. OMG! – She will be rich and famous!
Paula was waiting to see how Allison would approach a ballad, and declared her approach “alluring and very tender.”
Nasty Simon, whom I sort of love, asked Allison if she thought she could win the competition to which she replied, “I think I can, I think we all can win the competition.” Simon said she gave a “great performance,” but was “overshadowed by some of the personalities.” He judged her “in trouble tonight,” and gave her on her commitment and belief a 7/10 rating. Kara then piped in, “Simon, I love you but you are crazy.”
Next up, Matt Girard, singing “My Funny Valentine.” Jamie Foxx recommended that he “change the key.” Randy said this was one of the hardest songs to sing and found the song a bit pitchy and that Matt “didn’t quite get it together.” Kara appreciated what he did but didn’t find Matt emotionally connected to the song. Paula, always the good mother, found it simple and impressive. Simon, contrary to all found it was “believable,” “authentic” and “like Nat King Cole” – “brilliant.” The king has spoken.
Danny Gokey sung “Come Rain or Shine”. Everyone of the judges loved it, but alas, I just don’t see him as THE next American Idol.
Adam Lambert, the one in the white suit, sung “Feeling Good”. Jamie Foxx, the mentor, said that he was incredible and that he would “knock everybody’s head off.”
Well, Adam, for one, knows how to descend a staircase in white suit. Sexy, hot and making the knickers of boys and girls alike: wet. Randy, who will say it again, thought Adam is consistently “in the zone,” but found his performance “a little too theatrical.” Kara judged Adam to be shocking in a good way, sleazy, and over the top. Note: in this instant, sleazy has a positive meaning.
Paula found watching Adam “like watching the Olympics” and “words could not describe,” how good it is to watch Adam. Simon gets the feeling that Adam wants to win (who doesn’t?) and has a way better entrance down that staircase than Ryan Seacrest. Poor Ryan. Am sure Adam can teach him a thing or two.
Gotta wait till tomorrow night to find out who’s staying and who’s a-going on American Idol. I got my fingers crossed. My heart’s gonna be crushed if my favorites are voted off. There are no more Judge’s Saves on American Idol.
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