American Idol, The Final Battle

On American Idol tonight, it was the battle between the Acoustic rocker versus the Glam Rocker, Conway vs. California – Adam Lambert and Chris Allen.

Tonight was a special night on American Idol, the judges were all dressed up, other disqualified contestants of American Idol, and even Anthony Hopkins were in the audience. After a coin toss, which Chris won, Chris decided that he would go 2nd in the round of songs between he and Adam.

Adam started off the night singing his previously performed song, “It’s a Mad World”. Randy said that Adam showed his sensitive side, Kara DioGuardi said she was so happy he chose this song which shows what an incredible artist he is. Paula Abdul called Adam, “astonishingly handsome”, loved his coat, long, black and dark. But Simon didn’t like the coat and the dry ice effect and found it “over dramatic,” though Simon thought Adam’s performance was his best performance.

Chris followed up with his fabulous rendition of “Ain’t No Sunshine.” Everybody’s loving it. Round One goes to Chris.

Round 2, Adam sings an R & B classic, “Change is Gonna Come.” Randy reaffirmed the real reason Adam is here and that is to sing his face off. Kara called it Adam’s best performance and best interpretation – a winning combination. Paula said it was the best she’s ever heard him sing and forecast that Adam will be iconic. And what did Simon say? Simon said that all he can say is that Adam is “100% back in the game.”

For his Round 2 song, Chris sung “Brother, Brother” (what’s going on) with his guitar. Randy found it a little bit light for the competition tonight. Kara called Chris - true to himself. Paula said Chris “tore that song up.” Simon said the song was too laid back for the night and sounded like three friends in their bedroom strumming along to Marvin Gaye. He then added, Round 2 goes a million per cent to Adam.

For Round 3, both Adam and Chris had to sing the same song “Every Step you Climb Another Mountain,” written by Kara and a couple of other song writers. Randy found it “pitchy in places”. Kara was proud of Adam. Paula was left in awe and said she would be a fan of Adam’s forever. Simon judged Adam to have been one of the best and most original contestants that American Idol had ever had on the show. Simon said he genuinely believed with all his heart that we have found a worldwide star. Wow!

Chris sung his version of Kara’s song, which wasn’t quite as good as Adam’s performance. The comments coming from the judges were not that strong for Chris’s version. Randy said the song started in a key that was a bit high for his voice. Kara didn’t want him to be judged for this performance but rather on his other performances. Paula said he had done an amazing job. Simon praised him for his first song of the night, “Ain’t no Sunshine.”

So the contest is over for another season on American Idol. Tomorrow night it’s decision day on the show. Who will win? Adam came out a winner in tonight’s show, two rounds for him, one round going to Chris. The countdown to the next American Idol tomorrow night is on. The suspense is killing me.