Season 7 Top 10 – Results Recap

Wow. That opening number reminded me of a long lost episode from the Brady Bunch

Oh God, the group number was horrendous and so funny at the same time. The moment I saw DC dancing I was so tempted to shut the TV off, but it was too damn hilarious. He looked momentarily lost during Syesha’s solo, too (if I remember correctly). Then when he came up front with MJ I thought they were going to have a big rocker showdown with some strange harmonization or something, but nooo. They completely jumped at each other like soccer players do when their team just scored a goal…

Well, anyway. As I was saying, most awkward group number thus far. I have to re-watch that later to pan it some more.

It seems like, more often than not this season, the last contestant sent to the bottom 3 goes home. So I’m guessing that won’t be true tonight and either Chikezie or Syesha will be eliminated.

I hope Chuck E. Cheesy sticks around.

Well I guess I’ll have to watch after all. Sounds like the opening number was even more of a train wreck than usual. Awesome!

I’m 3 hours behind you, waiting to hear that Jason is safe. What’s happening?

Oh, no. He is in the bottom three. #(@&#)$&!_&&#(

CRAP. I have a feeling I made a mistake throwing 5 points Ramiele’s way…

[after Ryan's verdict]

…pft, of COURSE she’s safe. Her massive fanbase probably dialed until their phones fell apart.

Plop, plop, fizz, fizz.

That was too close for Jason.

He’s still got a portion of the tween vote, though. Still, I can’t see him placing higher than 7th.

YES, CHIKEZIE IS GONE! I congratulate anyone who threw all 20 points on him.

Finally its about time jacuzzi.

i got 20pts. curse u bonus questions!!!

I was really distraught about Jason being in the bottom 3.

How can Simon be so right all the time?!

Of the two, I would rather’ve seen Syesha go than Chikeze. He, after all, had that one amazing performance, Syesha not so much.

Did anyone else notice how the “mosh pit” was quiet during whats-her-name from season 2′s song? Why can’t they do that for the quiet ones, like Jason and Brooke, I say as I sit here listening to Jason’s ‘Hallelujah’ from itunes.

That evil Nigel.

How can Simon be so right all the time?!

Except I just remembered something Simon said during Top 16 Week. He told Kristy he couldn’t see her placing any higher than 10th, but she avoided being in the Bottom 3 this week and 10th was given to Chikezie. Plus, next week they’ll have Dolly Parton over. Unfortunately enough, that means Kristy doesn’t have to “countrify” and therefore butcher anything since it already IS country. Seems Simon underestimated the power of Idol’s country fanbase this time.

I see DC and MJ headed for doom next week, however. This isn’t going to be pretty.

Kristy’s going to come out dressed as the Statue of Liberty next week.

That chest bump was total and complete LOVE. I need a screencap of that, or an animated something of it, PRONTO! I heart the cheesy goodness of the group song. Best they’ve sounded so far. Pointy poses FTW!

Hisaki – supposedly DC grew up on country music. I think he’ll be fine.

ETA: I will miss Chikezie. He was starting to grow on me. I had a feeling he’d be the one to go tonight, and it pissed me off because he is SO much more talented that Kristy and Ramiele, and SO much more interesting than Syesha. Ugh.

http://www.clothesoffourback.org/

So… the Christian Siriano gown Kimberley Locke wore tonight is already up for auction, as promised for her charity, Camp Heartland. Size 6.

Hisaki – supposedly DC grew up on country music. I think heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be fine.

Plus, I love rock voices on country songs. He’ll be great.

Kristyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to come out dressed as the Statue of Liberty next week.

now that right there was funny.

I’m sorry to see CHIKEZIE go, it really, really should have been Kristy!

Size 6? Really?

I had a feeling Jason would be in the bottom 3 but I knew that he would be safe. He needs to step up!!!!!

Hated to see Chikezie leave. I love cheesey R & B songs! Well, at least we can see him on tour.

Kristyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to come out dressed as the Statue of Liberty next week.

OMG. This post wins. Hands down. Post of the day.

DC should be able to handle country. Lots of those songs have obscure covers. Hot Aussie, on the other hand, is toast.

But like I said in chat, I bet Kristy is the one who totally tanks it. Man, that would be hilarious.

The link below has tonight’s show up, 4 video’s, at . . . .

the link isn’t working again — here’s the link, copy and past in your browser:

http://www.dailymotion.com/igrecman/1

Kristyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to come out dressed as the Statue of Liberty next week.

Mm, true that. True that. Gimmicks get bonus cheese points, too.

@Sarah, pm: Ah, did he? He does seem pretty well-rehearsed with his music. And he’s been so consistent and strangely surprising that I don’t know what to expect from him now. I never know anymore whether he’ll “emofy” something or if he’ll take a stripped-down acoustic version of a song and perform that. But whatever the hell he does, I just hope he doesn’t suddenly become a big letdown. Because him going for the “twang yodel twang scream twang twang” country route would be one hell of a wreck.

…he’s much smarter than that, though. Hopefully.

Still don’t know about how MJ will do.

Size 6? Really?

I think they forgot to put the 1 in front of that 6

Well, another interesting “personality” leaving. Americans must like the bland and non-controversial. First Amanda, now Chikezie. They had attitude, which I liked.

HollandX
Mar 26th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Kristyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to come out dressed as the Statue of Liberty next week.

**snort** :lol_tb:

Kristyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to come out dressed as the Statue of Liberty next week.

LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!

Hot Aussie, on the other hand, is toast.

Hey, that other Hot Aussie, Keith Urban, does a pretty fair country song……
hoping Michael does one of his.

Wow, how “catty” mentioning Kim’s alleged size which was not mentioned in any context this evening. She still sang her ass off, no matter how much she weighs. I mean she doesn’t sing with a scale, does she? Glad to see her back on the idol stage. I think she will get a boost in sales, yaaaay!

I wonder what Chikeze would have sang next week. Was looking forward to that. I put my eggs in two baskets so at least I got something this week. Au revoir, Chikeze, see you on the tour. *Sobs* A little bit of excitement has gone from the show. Sucks….

Kristy will sing about Jesus next week, or puppies, or her sainted dead grandmother, sh#^!

Jason in the bottom three was hilarious. It might have been the nerves but he just kept rambling on and on about how he saw it coming. Maybe he needed that to step it up. Country week next, according to him he is most excited for this theme so, well see.

Gemini: Simon is correct about Jason. He’s not taking it seriously. This is just a little show for him, and he’ll go back to college and finish whatever he started. The others are “serious” about their career and getting a music career.

I have not been a fan of Carly but it takes a lot of guts to admit before 30 million people that you are wearing Spanx.

Well, another interesting à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“personalityà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  leaving. Americans must like the bland and non-controversial.

I secretly dislike generalizations like this.

Aw, Jason was so cute in his babbling! I’m so mightily heartened to hear he’s looking forward to the country theme. WOOHOO!!

Simon is correct about Jason. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not taking it seriously. This is just a little show for him, and heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll go back to college and finish whatever he started. The others are à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“seriousà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  about their career and getting a music career.

Really Sally? Have you talked to Jason at great length about this? Thanks for the personal insight into Jason’s life. We need an insider around here.

Bra-llelujah.

Was it my imagination, or was the group song all girls with the boys just doing chest bangs and dorky dancing? It seemed like the boys didn’t get to sing at all! :ponder_tb:

I’m totally bummed. I loved Chikeze’s voice. I will download his music.

I was thinking it’d be either Ramiele or Kristy or Michael Johns to go! To me, they are the weakest…or even Carly could go even with her great voice. She’s too — something.

Here are my top 4 at this point: David Cook, David Archuletta, Brooke White, Jason Castro. They’re all great in their way. I’d take them in any order.

Jason Castro will get stronger now that he’s had his scare and if the idiots in the audience stop their distracting and dumb hand-clapping off the beat every time he sings.

Hee! Love the “Brallelujah” and dang it, I can’t help but like Carly, bless her heart.

Was it my imagination, or was the group song all girls with the boys just doing chest bangs and dorky dancing? It seemed like the boys didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get to sing at all!

But the chest bangs were so much more enjoyable than the girls’ singing! They should do it every week from here on out….kidding, just a little…

Really Sally? Have you talked to Jason at great length about this? Thanks for the personal insight into Jasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s life. We need an insider around here.

I have, and he told me that these bitches better watch out, because he’s gonna kick ALL their asses.

Yes. Chest bumps and dorky dancing FTW. That is all.

I concur. And now I’m off to bed, with visions of chest-bangs and dorky dancing in my head. I’m thinking I’m my dreams are going to be SWEET.

Kick ass, Jason!

‘Night.

Miss Tara: Correction. Simon is right. Jason is “acting” like he’s not taking it seriously.

I have, and he told me that these bitches better watch out, because heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s gonna kick ALL their asses.

I really do have a feeling Jason will come out on stage next week and do something so different and surprising. blowing everyone away (in a good way.) *mind laying foundation for dream squence tonight resulting in brilliant plan for how to sneak out of the office next Tuesday from 11:30 to 4 for rehearsal taping*.

The Michael/David chest bump was the highlight of that entire godawful group song.

I hope the bottom 3 trip gave Jason a bit of a kick in the ass and he really starts giving it his all.

I actually am worried for Michael next week, not just because I’m not very confident he can handle a country song, but vote wise I think he might be vulnerable. Kristy will probably do very well, Ramiele is looking to be Jasmine v.2 and will survive no matter how much she sucks, the two Davids and Brooke have pretty solid fanbases and MJ has never been in the bottom. I’m not convinced he has a loyal and/or large fanbase.

KLC will survive and fight her way into the top 5. She will outlast Carly.

Kristy is still there. What is wrong with the voting public???

I’m not worried about Jason at all. Or Brooke for that matter. Not only are they both from areas of the US where country music is big, but enough of what passes for “country” these days is so stylistically close to folk (and pop for that matter) that they can easily find something that works. DC is pretty savvy, has a good voice and knows how to showcase it, so he’s fine. Carly will pick from the many big voiced country diva songs and sing that. It’s the Ramielles and Syeshas of the world – good voices, limited musical knowledge, no real grasp of what they sound good singing – those people have the potential to flame out in a HUGE way. Should be kinda fun to watch actually. Yes, I am evil.

David needs to do country “straight up” next week or he’ll get slammed for staying in his “rock cover the original” box. He will do fine.

The Cheese Wiz, Veleeta goodness that was the group sing tonight freaking made my day. Can I request this totally upbeat, goofy, chest thumping every week?? Dear god in heaven….thank you!!! I heart you AI choreographers.

Wathcing Jason goofy dance his way thru the group sing was pure joy. The chest thump…sigh…totally over the top and well worth it. Carly working her money maker without the stripper pole….a sight to behold. The pointy pose at the end was the cherry on the top of my sundae of fun.

I see DC and MJ headed for doom next week

nah, i’m sure david c is you tubing right now to see what alternative song arrangement he can mimic next week. hey, i have an idea – how about that little ditty “i walk the line, as sung by daughtry doing live doing johnny cash”

It’s funny about Syesha. She’s an actress, and she should be putting more emotion into her songs, and painting a picture. Judy Garland was good at that.

Anyway, Off to bed with one last thought: At this point it doesn’t matter — repeat– doesn’t matter who the winner is because the top 10 are all winners! They go on tour, they get a chance to speak to be seen by agents & producers. And believe me, whether David C. makes it to the finals or not, Clive has already got a contract waiting.

I think Jason is lost on the big stage and will not be able to put a decent performance together again. It’ll be interesting to see if any of them listen to Dolly Parton and actually change it up or if they’ll just continue to do the one trick pony stuff that’s gotten them this far. I guess I shouldn’t expect any miracles . Bye Chiceze. You weren’t great but you were the last man standing who brought a drop of unpredictable fun to this dreary crew.

Carie B, I think you are right. I think you have to do country night straight. DC will probably play his guitar and go acoustic for a happy medium.

When Daughtry did Live, was that one of the nights he ended up in the bottom 3? I don’t think so, but I’m not really sure.

Hey, that other Hot Aussie, Keith Urban, does a pretty fair country songà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦
hoping Michael does one of his.

I would love to see Michael tackle a Keith Urban song. That would be cool. JMHO.

Oh man, I am just so happy for the Aussie, he did so awesome last night. Finally he had some kind of moment.
He will not win or anything close sadly (sniff) but at least I am happy he is still willing to fight. He reminded many people what a great voice he really has and how talented he is.

When Daughtry did Live, was that one of the nights he ended up in the bottom 3? I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think so, but Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not really sure.

Tina, Chris actually did country night “straight” with Keith Urban’s “Memories of Us”, but yeah, I think he was B3 the next night for a bunch of factors that all came together. Noone is saying David C is a “one trick pony” – at least not yet – so I think he should play it pure country. JMO.

Carie – come to chat.

So sad to see Chikezie go. He would’ve flat out rocked some country next week. So long dude, it’s been real. See ya on the tour.

Hearing that clip of K Cook again reminded me just how horribly painful that was…it just ain’t right that she’s going thru to the next round.

On a good note, the spanx link was hilarious – “power panties”, LOL! I needed that laugh.

I already had a Dolly song picked out for Chik next week. Damn you Syesha, Rami and especially KLC.

I still can’t download Jason’s Fragile. I hate iTunes.

Considering how awful the group numbers are this year, I hope that the tour producers will realize that they should not put together a tour of mostly duets and group numbers like they did with the Season 6 contestants. I want more solos. I liked the balance of the Season 5 tour for each contestant – except for Kat and Taylor, they all got one duet, several solos and two or three group numbers. The styles and voices of the Idols this year don’t mesh well for group numbers. They do not harmonize well, IMO.

Too bad Chikezie went home. I’m just glad that Jason was safe. I don’t think I’ll risk splitting my votes again. All Jason, all the time from now on.

Chicago Sally

Miss Tara: Correction. Simon is right. Jason is à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“actingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  like heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not taking it seriously.

And we all know Simon is alwayssss right. He wanted Taylor from the gitgo!

Chicago Sally –

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s funny about Syesha. Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s an actress, and she should be putting more emotion into her songs, and painting a picture. Judy Garland was good at that.

Think about it. Kat has never connected with the majority of an audience in her life and she’s an ‘actress’.

Judy Garland was a huge talent but truly, she was either drugged or drunk most of the time. Horrid childhood, yada yada. Add all that together and you have emotion alright.

The Cheese Wiz, Veleeta goodness that was the group sing tonight freaking made my day. Can I request this totally upbeat, goofy, chest thumping every week?? Dear god in heavenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.thank you!!! I heart you AI choreographers.

Wathcing Jason goofy dance his way thru the group sing was pure joy. The chest thumpà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦sighà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦totally over the top and well worth it. Carly working her money maker without the stripper poleà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.a sight to behold. The pointy pose at the end was the cherry on the top of my sundae of fun.

In total agreement about the group number. I have rewatched it already about 10 times on my DVR. You can tell that they know these numbers are cheesy beyond belief and I think they just tried to make the cheese a little cheesier. I bet the chest bump was a last minute improvisation judging by the look on Ramiele’s face. The only one who looked a little lost was Archuletta (“Must remember steps. Must remember steps. Don’t want to get Daddy mad.”)

Bye Chikeze. You werenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t great but you were the last man standing who brought a drop of unpredictable fun to this dreary crew.

JPfan, I am surprised that you find this bunch “dreary”. I am so loving Season 7.

Improvisation or not, they can do that chest bump every week, as far as I’m concerned. I love the cheesy goodness of the group performances and this was the cheesiest yet. LOVE IT!

CCJ FTW!

Sarah, I totally agree with you. The group sing was crazy but I did love the song and the harmony of the singers. I do think someone should help Jason and Michael out with their choreography. LOL! Such fun! Was that Jason skipping?

Bye, Chikezie – glad you had fun and there’s more to come, not to mention the income you will be getting this summer.

I would love to see Carly chestbump someone next week. Maybe Jason. That would be totally hilarious.

But of course, it will never happen. Sigh.

Some thoughts.
Kim Locke’s song literally bored me to tears. Who ever wrote that should be embarrased. She does look fantastic though.
I think it’s completely obvious that all the contestants look at dialidol and pretty much know when they’re going home.
I’m quite surprised that Ramiele was not in the bottom three.
It was bittersweet seeing Danny and David in the audience. They were my two early favorites.
I hope Kristy Lee doesn’t think she “fooled” America and from now on is gonna pull stupid shit like that. What what am I saying? Of COURSE I do!
Also, I’m absolutely loving the question sessions.
One more thing, Carly, whatever you’re doing to try and make America like you, please stop. The doe eyed recording stupid interview… “oh look at all these buttons.” Bitch please, we all know about your 2 million dollar failure, please don’t insult our intelligence.

I heart Afan. :clap_tb:

I wished Danny was on the stage instead of in the audience.

The song ” Fall ” that Kim Locke sang tonight was a hit for country cutie Clay Walker and he did a smokin video that was fantastic. Her version can’t hold a candle to Clay IMO. The song is beautiful when Clay sings it. Check it out.

One more thing, Carly, whatever youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re doing to try and make America like you, please stop. The doe eyed recording stupid interviewà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“oh look at all these buttons.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Bitch please, we all know about your 2 million dollar failure, please donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t insult our intelligence.

Word. I still feel like TPTB want me to like this girl and it just isn’t working! Poor Brooke, really got a big hug from Carly, nearly knocked her down.

Jason will do better next week.

Sigh. :clap_tb:

http://thumbsnap.com/v/QU5kUUjz.jpg

sniff..sniff…I love you cheese!!!

WOOHOO!! What a cheesy-goodness way to start my day!!

Sanks, Cheese!

cheese
Mar 27th, 2008 at 1:56 am
Sigh.

http://thumbsnap.com/v/QU5kUUjz.jpg

Thank you for that!!! :clap_tb: Great picture!
:drunk_tb:

Has anyone confirmed whether or not next week is a general country theme or if they’re going to be confined to singing songs Dolly wrote?

I was glad to hear Carly mention the Spanx because she looked so lumpy and bumpy Tuesday night. The lighting on her seemed to be hitting her at all the wrong places from the waist down and did nothing to make that dress look any better. Please Carly, just once, cover the tattoo, ok? I’m so sick of it.

AFan: Kim Locke did look spectactular didn’t she. The song started out slow and boring, but then picked up. It’s not a top10 song. She’s getting the best songwriting she can, but she’s not in Carrie territory yet. But eventually she will hit the mark.

Chikezie went with his heart, and listened to the band’s advice, but if you do Luther and/or Whitney, you have to bring something different. Look at David C and Hello. It has to be something totally different. if you do it the way THEY sing it then it becomes karaoke and familiar. He should have known that.

Jason = coffee house.

I adore you cheese. That is all.

THANK YOU! :thumbup_tb:

I’m sorry that I missed the show and the chest bump live. Well, I’m watching the video clips. Heh.

I think Chikezie deserved another week, but it’s a worse sin to be so-so (or just not stand out) than to be bad. And Ramiele has the Pinoy vote. Oh well. I can believe Jason was genuinely in the bottom 3 although he’s one of my favorites on the show.

I wasn’t watching AI when Kim Locke was on the show. I’m not sure how I feel about her song but she’s got a nice voice.

Speculation about next week?

Ms. Dolly Parton is one smart cookie, funny, incredibly talented and a real business woman. I cannot wait to see her.

I recall that in the past when asked why she wouldn’t license her music to American Idol, she sweetly said something like, “I’d live to help the kids. But nothin’s’ for nothin’.”

Of course, that was before the AI factor was known (the effect of a song being sung on the show and how that impacts sales of the original).

Apparently, the PTB and Dolly have worked out somethin’ for the use of her songs and her appearance on the show. Maybe the PTB are being a bit less stingy when it comes to licensing songs for the show. I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if all the kids will be singing Dolly songs (not just general country songs), because she’s written a lot of good ones, and it’s a great way for her to get a showcase for her many talents. Oh, and I note that she has a new album out.

Im waiting for KLC to come out with an “I Support The Troops” magnet on her ass and a flag button on her boob and sing God Bless America.

Jason has got to come out next week and really kick it. He has to knock off this soft, angelic like shit and do it so that people really can see what he’s got. he had a flash of that during hallelujia week but one week aint gonna make him a star. His smile might though.

Well, I disagree about Jason. After 6 weeks that’s the best he can do, he’s not different than that and that’s all he can do.

I sincerely hope Syesha does NOT do I will always love you. The judges’ knives will be out if she does it. You cannot do a Whitney song unless you bring a different arrangement.

I can only think of 3 Dolly songs: Islands in the stream, 9 to 5 and I will always love you. What others?

Oh my dear lord, Dolly recorded a cd entitled For God and Country, it included God Bless the USA, the Star Spangled banner and other other assorted patriotic ditties. I cannot freaking believe it. If KFC, (kristy freaking cook) sings one of those songs…………….AAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH.

Jolene, Coat of Many Colors, Here you come again, are some other Dolly tunes. If the theme is indeed Dolly songs, each other these will be covered. In fact if Brooke is still in good graces she will get Jolene, or Many Colors…..

Wow, that Michael Johns has SOME vertical leap! Awesome shot Cheese!

Here comes the cattiness: If KLo wears a size 6 now, remind me NEVER to go on TV with bare arms.

Thanks, Cheese!
I heart Jason Castro!
Hi dingo! :bye_tb:

ETA: abbysee – and you know she will choose a song from that album. LOL at KFC.

Jason doing Islands in the Stream would make me so happy! It’ll probably be a popular choice, so I hope he wins the “random” draw (got that, PTB?).

Oh, my! I am just now watching the replay of the results show on the local channel and I just saw the group number! Jason’s dancing and that chest bump! Love!!! ;D

Hey jersey! i love Castro as well and I think (for me anyway) that he is really different, he has an edge that is slightly blunted and I enjoy listening to him but he has got to shed some of that blah attitude he carries around, he’s so laid back he might come across to some as indifferent or even arrogant.

WTF is it about KLC that I cant stand? I see her on screen and I go for the remote.

I showed my husband last night what KLC pulled for her song to save her – he about fell off his chair laughing. Can’t believe America fell for it. Feel bad for Eze, but he peaked w/ “She’s a Woman” and everything he did after that would be compared to that. I think Jason might pull off something good soon – look how long we waited for Michael Johns to make an effort. I think this might have shaken Jason up a bit. He seemed to be in good voice during his very brief solo in….was it the group song or ford spot? I loved how he was rambling on and on about being prepped for going only to be told he was safe. Priceless. I thought Rami would be in bottom 3 instead of Jason. I was surprised due to the number of posts in Jason’s section of the AI forums. He’s right up there w/ Archuleta in terms of number of posts, so I figured he had a big fanbase.

iTunes ranking for the Top 10 Week (the morning after the results) is as follows:

(knocking Let it Be out of the overall #1 spot)
1. David Cook – Billie Jean

(gap, with the 2-4 going neck-to-neck)
2. David Archuleta – You’re the Voice
3. Michael Johns – We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions
4. Brooke White – Every Breath You Take

(steadily moving downwards from here)
5. Carly Smithson – Total Eclipse of the Heart
6. Jason Castro – Fragile
7. Kristy Lee Cook – God Bless the USA
8. Syesha Mercado – If I Was Your Woman
9. Ramiele Malubay – Alone
10. Chikezie – If Only for One Night

I have always admired Dolly Parton for being the first one to make fun of her breasts. (Is that word okay?)

This one’s cute:

“à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I was the first woman to burn my bra à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  it took the fire department four days to put it out.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ”

I was surprised due to the number of posts in Jasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s section of the AI forums. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s right up there w/ Archuleta in terms of number of posts, so I figured he had a big fanbase.

That’s what I thought, but there seemed to be quite a number of complaints about his song-choice and performance even from them. It could be, quite simply, that he didn’t appeal to them this week, so they didn’t vote.

Loved the chest bump! It was the only good part of the group song. :clap_tb:

I didn’t love Kimberly Locke’s song and thought she looked so much better in the video than in that horribly unflattering dress and hairstyle.

I’m sorry to see Chikeze go instead of Kristy, Syesha, or Ramiele. I do think he saved himself for 2 more weeks by his Beatles week one song. Jason may be less laid back about his song choice and rehearsals for next week.

I got the new mp3 for Michael and love it! I think maybe he tired his voice doing the recording because he hit notes that he didn’t live. I’m not worried about him if it’s a country theme unless they narrow it down to just Dolly songs. That could be scary for a few of them.

Hard to believe Kristy Lee got more votes than Jason on Tuesday night, as much as people disparage Kristy.

It would be so great if Jason got to do “I Will Always Love You”. You KNOW that’s gonna be the number one download of “Dolly week”!

Found the list of songs written by Dolly!
http://www.dollymania.net/songwriter.html

I wonder which ones were her 24 number one hits?

Thanks for that list of songs, sciencefan. The only Dolly song I know offhand that I actually like is “Jolene.” Maybe they can all sing that.

Chris Cornell is going to be on Ryan’s radio show this morning, apparently with some kind of announcement (?). It’s hard to listen to this crap, so maybe I got confused. I’ll post an update later.

Wow! More than 3000 songs! Thanks for the list, sciencefan! Maybe they’ll restrict the kids to the ones she’s released.

Just some thoughts:

Group sing, as most of have said, was just spectacular! A cheese fest! Loved it, loved it, loved it!

REalized that unless Kristy Lee Cook gets a crapshoot of a song next week she’ll probably be around AGAIN. Since Country is her thing. Crap.

I REALLY hope the bottom 3 shock to Jason wakes him up. Step out of the box just a wee bit, Jason, not a TON but just enough to make him go, okay time to fix this.

I LOVE KLO….the song…not so much, but I’ve always thought she was wonderful. I hated her dress…her poor boobs were just about pouring out of it, and I think it made her look heavier than she needed to look. I read that Christian from the last season of Project Runway(another of my favorite shows) designed her dress. Go figure. I disliked Christian a ton last season and I couldn’t figure out why on earth his awful clothes won, but regardless, his dress did not flatter poor KLo.

Secondly, Carly, lol. Is it just me or is it a situation of where this poor girl is starting to embarrass herself?

On Tuesday did she not admit she went to the bathroom beforehand? Then last she started talking about all the Spanx she was wearing to make herself thinner. I was like oh dear, too much information Carly. I don’t know if she’s trying to relate with the viewing audience, but well…I don’t really care to know these things.

Thanks Sciencefan.

Did Dolly write any songs on the Trio album she did with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris? That’s one of my favorites..

(I’m not at home so I can’t waste ALL my worktime googling..)

I’m glad Jason didn’t go home; the KLC hate on this board if JC had gone home before her would have been something else.

That’s a huge list of songs but none jumped out at me for Michael or David C. I think they need to find ones that have been recorded by a guy or group (except for Kenny Rogers). I’d rather that they open it to any country songs.

Yay!! :clap_tb: Simon doesn’t like the mosh pit!! :thumbup_tb:

“With this lot in front of me [now], I haven’t got a clue what’s going on. So we may have to sit them down in the future. I think it’s good idea for the final; I’m not sure it’s a good idea for the [regular shows]. Particularly, when you’ve got someone at the piano doing a Sting song, there’s nothing much to wave about, is there?”
http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2008/03/simon-cowell-on.html

Ahhh, I see Dolly did a cover of “Imagine”. David A. is set! :king_tb:

I really like Jolene and Islands in the Stream. 9 to 5 is fun, as is Straight Talk. I hope it’s just country night. To make it fair. I mean 4 people shouldn’t be allowed to sing the well known songs, while the others get stuck with some obscure Dolly songs.

The deal with Kristy remaining and Jason being in the bottom three is attributed to the different kinds of voters.

First there are the impulse voters, they don’t have a favorite, but if they like something, they will vote, Kristy benefited from that in these increasingly difficult times.

Then there are the vote for the favorite, Jason benefited from that, surviving two subpar weeks. That benefits David A, Carly, and Michael, who each have had at least one bad week yet survived. Many people locked in on them early and it will take some doing to get them to look at another contestant.

Then there are those who vote strictly on merit, those people also don’t have a favorite or have several faves and are not totally swayed by pimping, or sentiment. David C benefits from that because I am not sure the size of his base but his creativity can’t be denied. That saved Chikeze for two weeks, but since he went back to a R&B ballad which if this board is any indication is the kiss of death, hence while Syesha was cited of one of the best, she still was in the bottom three, undeservedly, but those voting strickly on the merits saved her from going home. That’s my take and I am sticking to it.

Jason needs to step it up, if it is perceived that he is nonchalant he will be gone soon. One of the reasons both Michael and Carly remain is that you can see how badly they want this.

I really liked Kim Locke during her season and was glad to see her in the limelight again a bit. I hated the song, altho her voice is fine. I hated the dress. It smooshed her boobs flat, which made her look heavier. She needs to take a lesson from Pickler – get something that lifts those puppies up and creates a waist. She seems really happy with her life, so that is nice.

“Shine” is one I suggest for Michael to sing. Here is Dolly singing it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO4Oj9TOeu0

The comments section mentions this is a Dolly cover of Collective Soul’s version.

Not a good year for R&B singers
Great send off Chikezie – you made your mom (and our family) proud!
I like the rest of the top 9 but not enough to vote for anyone who is left.
The soul has left the building.

Syesha, while technically on point, does not have the depth of soul in her. Imo.

Re: the suggestion I made for Michael to sing “Shine”–here is Collective Soul’s version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9O8fAk3ERw

I hope Simon can convince Nigel to ax the mosh pit!

Maybe David C (or somebody else…Carly, maybe? too bad Amanda is gone) can do Ring of Fire, Dilana-style…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN9aTTc4IFs