Well, its Top 12 night on American Idol, and I've gotta say, I'm as confused as ever.
Best of the Night
Carly Smithson - I thought that she was sensational tonight. She sang it powerfully and beautifully all at the same time, and like Simon said, she finally chose the right song.
Brooke White - She sand Let It Be like a pro tonight. I was worried, because Let It Be is an iconic song, the last single from the Beatles. Her interpretation was simply genius; she was able to keep the basics of the song while making it her own. Simply beautiful. Best of the Night - Female.
Chikezie - I didn't think he had it in him. I mean, I saw a glimpse of it the second week, but this was a whole different experience. The fusion of country, rock, and R&B, along with a great Lennon/McCartney song , was unbelievably creative. Before, I simply pegged him as a Ruben knockoff; now, he's definitely his own person. Best of the Night - Male
Michael Johns - I thought that the judges undersold it. I appreciated the simple approach he took with the song, and I believe he did quite well tonight.
Syesha Mercado - I really liked this performance. Syesha has easily been the most consistent female contestant in the competition.
Amanda Overmyer - Amanda has finally returned to her bluesy roots again. Although some of the words were hard to understand, she put her spin on another classic song
Worst of the Night (Note: a few of my favs are here, so this is tough)
Kristy Lee Cook - One thing a contestant must understand: don't take the judges to literally. They say country; it doesn't mean turn a great Beatles song into a old country hoedown! It was simply tragic; from beginning to middle to end. Worst - Female and Overall
David Archuleta - How the mighty have fallen. Just two weeks ago, I was hailing him as the winner of the show? Now, not so sure. He made so many cringe-inducing mistakes I almost couldn't watch. He forgot the words a few times, the song was too low in key for him, and he sang the Stevie Wonder arrangement. Cardinal Sin. Unfortunately, I have to label him Worst of the Night - Male.
Ramiele Mulabay - In My Life is a great song. Its definitely not as boring as Ramiele was singing it. I thought, at first, she was going to break into a big-voiced finale, but she stayed soft and sweet. Equals boring
David Hernandez - He oversang it. Simple.
Jason Castro - After last week's performance, it was very underwhelming.
Who's Going Home? - Kristy Lee Cook (wildcard: Ramiele Mulabay)
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