The Boy’s Club battle it out
In American Idol’s 300th episode The Boys Club had to sing two songs. One was the judges’ choice and the second was a song of the guys’ choice. This is going to be a close one.
First up was Danny Gokey. Paula picked Danny’’s song; “Dance Little Sister” by Terrence Trent D’Arby.
The judges ofcourse put in their two cents. Randy smiled saying “way to jump it off ” and calling it “dope.” Kara said she liked the song choice and it was the “money spot” but did not like the dancing. “Way to go,” said Paula also adding “way to go.” Simon called Danny’s dancing “desperate” and said he would have picked a different song.
Randy chose Kris Allen’s song; One Republic’s “Apologize.”
Randy said, I think the song showed us what kind of future Kris has in the music business. Kara said she would have perferred this performance with the aucoustic guatiar and it was a competent performance. Paula claimed to have heard a “loud bum note,” as Simon disagreed as he usually does with Paula. This sparks an argument between the judges.
Simon picked “One” by U2 for Adam Lambert.
Simon said this was one of his favorite songs in the world and said that he recieved a call from Bono saying that he would be “my pleasure” to have Adam perform this song. He got a “brillant” from Simon. With Simon also adding that it would be the biggest upset ever if Adam was not one of the finalists. Randy said it was “in the zone” but he was off the melody. Kara liked that Adam did his own version of the song.
Next it was the guys’ turn to pick their own songs.
Kris did his own version of Kayne West’s “Heartless” with only his aucoustic gauitar.
The judges take was promising for Kris. Simon said he had written him out of the competiton after his first song performance but then said “that has all changed after that performance.” Randy said Kris’s version was “better than the original.” Kara called it “bold and fearless.” Paula said Kris was the bravest artist and he picked a song about Simon Cowell.
Adam belted out his version of Aerosmith’s “Cryin.” Which was right down his alley.
“One of the best I have ever seen on this stage” says Randy, adding “you should be a rock star.” Kara said she wondered how he hit those high notes, predicting that we will see Adam in the finals. Paula says, “You set the bar so high in the sky. We’ll be seeing you next week and many years after that.” Simon says he’s not going to suck up as much as the others because you can’t assume anyone will make the final. He wants everyone to vote for Adam because he deserves to be there.
Danny slowed things down with “You are so Beautiful” by Joe Cocker.
Randy said that this just proved why Danny is here because he can sing. Which is what this competion is about. Kara said “everything you didn’t do in your first performance you just did it” calling Danny’s performance “stunning.” Paula said that he showed his gospel and R&B part of his voice and that he “nailed it.” Simon said the song did not need rearranging calling it a “vocal masterclass.”
So who will we see in the final two? Who will America pick? This season has been the most watched and these contestants have been the most followed contestants in Idol history. It will be a nail biter and will come down to the votes of America. We will see tonight.
