Apr

24



I think now that Sanjaya Malakar is no longer on the show, American Idol has a whole different feel about it. Everyone on the show now is, as Randy Jackson quips, “in it to win it.” There wasn’t really a contestant tonight that I can say put on a poor performance, everyone gave it their best effort.

There wasn’t a famous vocal coach this evening because the show was focused on Idol Gives Back and they ran a bunch of clips from the judge’s trips to Africa and all over the United States to showcase the problem of hunger in the world.

So here’s how the show went down tonight:

Chris Richardson – Chris sang the Clapton song If I Could Change The World and although I think we’ve seen Chris do better, the judges all liked it. Chris still very much shows the boy band style that it seems is hard for him to break out of. That however, doesn’t seem to be affecting his popularity.

Melinda Doolittle – Hold On To Your Faith was Melinda’s choice and this performance just brought her another week closer to claiming the Idol crown. I believe Melinda is the most talented American Idol we have ever seen and as Simon said, it was a vocal master class from her tonight.

Blake Lewis – Imagine by John Lennon was Blake’s choice and even thought the lyrics to that song are the most ridiculous words I have ever heard in American music, he did a great job. I’m sure there are a line of producers waiting to sign Blake as soon as the show is over.

Lakisha Jones – I think we are seeing the same thing that happened to Paris Bennett last year, starting to happen to Lakisha this year. She set such a high standard for herself at the beginning if she slips even slightly, the judges come down on her. I think Lakisha could win American Idol, but she’s not getting a fair shake from the judges at this point.

Phil Stacey – Phil sang The Change by Garth Brooks and though I thought his performance last week was better, he’s finally over a hurdle that should keep him around for at least another show or two.

Jordin Sparks – Jordin is electric and I don’t remember seeing someone on past Idols who could make the crowd rise to their feet and explode with enthusiasm as she can. You’ll Never Walk Alone was Jordin’s tune and she very well could win with more performances like tonight’s. Jordin seems to be growing on us all as has been evident these last few weeks.

Tomorrow night is going to be a special night for Idol as the show will be two hours long and will be more about providing food for the needy more than anything else. Unfortunately however, someone must go home and it will be a huge let down after a stellar evening tomorrow.

So who is leaving American Idol tomorrow? Sorry, no predictions from me this time. I’m tired of being wrong.

Alan

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    1. rach72134 on April 25, 2007 2:01 am

      umm, john lennon is british, and so those would be british lyrics

    2. SuE on April 25, 2007 2:11 pm

      Oh come now Alan – you must make a prediction, that is half the fun and I too am wrong 90% of the time. Anyway – Melinda is too good to be in this competition. She was Dialidols second lowest count – maybe other folks are thinking like me – she doesn’t need our votes, someone will take her to the top! Jordin is the bomb! She has been the most to improve. Phil is okay, Chris is boring as can be. Lakisha is losing ground fast. Blake needs to beat box again to make his song choice his own – otherwise he too is boring. I dare to predict also Alan – but I will. Bottom three: Phil, Chris and Lakisha with Chris going home. Happy Idoling!

    3. alan on April 25, 2007 6:17 pm

      rach72134,

      The song was played all over the world and reached number 3 on the American charts in October of 1971 so it is kind of American, and it’s still a dumb song.

      Alan

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