FOX 8/7c Tuesday 4/01/08
Dolly Parton has never been a guest on American Idol. While she was not at the show tonight, she met with the Idol contestants to critique the songs that they chose from Ms. Parton’s repetoise.
Dolly said that she could not be a judge, because she just could not tell someone that they were not good. It was pretty evident with her comments who she was impressed with and who she was worried about.
Here is how the show played out:
Brooke White - “Jolene”
This was probably my favorite performance from Brooke. I also love the song and she did it well.
Randy Jackson- “It was alright ”
Paula Abdul- “… you’re consistent”
Simon Cowell- “… I disagree with Paula… you bustled your way through the song… wasn’t one of your best”
David Cook - “Little Sparrow”
Ryan Seacrest let David acknowledge the artist that he was covering on the Internet (before a controversy can start over arrangement stealing), and David got a haircut.
This was another good performance from David Cook, he got a little pitch-y at the end, but it was good. Did I mention that he got a hair cut?!
Randy Jackson - “I like your range… I liked it”
Paula Abdul - “I liked the falsetto”
Simon Cowell - “If you can make a song about sparrows good, which you did, congratulations!”
Ramiele Malubay- “Do I Ever Cross Your Mind”
This should be the last week for Ramiele, she is definitely over her head in the competition now. I thought it was like watching a school musical.
Randy Jackson- “… 6 ½ out of 10”
Paula Abdul- “… you were having fun”
Simon Cowell - “… something you would hear on a cruise ship”
Jason Castro - “Travelin’ Through”
It is such a good thing that he is so cute (and kind of goofy and shy). I just don’t see him carrying the load of a concert.
This performance was more energetic, but very pitch-y. You can let it slide for a while, but he has to discipline his voice more.
Randy Jackson - “… you worked it out”
Paula Abdul - “… one of your best performances”
Simon Cowell - “… this is the point when I lose my season pass to Dollywood… if this had been the first time I’d seen you or heard you, I wouldn’t get it”
Carly Smithson - “Here You Come Again”
Carly needs to make an appointment with Carson Kressler of “Queer Eye” fame for an extreme wardrobe makeover.
Great song, kind of boring.
Randy Jackson - “… better performances of the night”
Paula Abdul - “… that voice of yours!”
Simon Cowell - “… I didn’t think it was great… you need to talk to whoever is dressing you… you need to start looking like a star”
David Archuleta - “Smokey Mountain Memories”
He almost made Dolly Parton cry, “ … he has the voice to become a great, great singer” said Ms. Parton after hearing David perform.
This was David’s best performance in a couple of weeks, he needed it. He has excellent pitch, and sang the song well without over-singing.
Randy Jackson - “… I stand corrected, that was the best performance”
Paula Abdul - “… you have an amazing aura”
Simon Cowell - “… this week On The Money!”
Kristy Lee Cook - “Coat of Many Colors”
Dolly Parton was not a fan of Kristy’s rendition of her song. Neither was I, she sped it up. It just was not good. Her dress was really awful as well (not to nitpick, but come on).
Randy Jackson - “… definitely your wheelhouse”
Paula Abdul - “… your best performance”
Simon Cowell - “… pleasant but forgettable”
Syesha Mercado - “I Will Always Love You”
I was afraid that Syesha would sing this song… and Simon would compare her to Whitney Houston. I thought she did a good job of keeping it simple and not using Whitney’s runs, you could tell it was difficult for her. She was more comfortable in the second half of the song with the big notes.
Randy Jackson - “… it was alright”
Paula Abdul - “… you look beautiful… you’re growing”
Simon Cowell - “… the first part was good… the second part paled to the Whitney version”
Michael Johns - “It’s All Wrong, But It’s Alright”
Dolly said that she could write some good songs for him, she liked his voice so much.
This was definitely the best that Michael Johns has performed. He needs to stay in that bluesy sound. I think he must not be able to arrange as well as some of the other contestants, or he would blues it up more often.
Randy Jackson - “… blazing hot”
Paula Abdul - “… you’re a rock star”
Simon Cowell - “ … this is the best I’ve heard you sing”
My pick for the bottom three on Wednesday night - Ramiele Malubay, Kristy Lee Cook, and Syesha Mercado (though it might be Jason Castro again!). We shall see tomorrow night.
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Dolly said that she could not be a judge, because she just could not tell someone that they were not good. It was pretty evident with her comments who she was impressed with and who she was worried about.
Here is how the show played out:
Brooke White - “Jolene”
This was probably my favorite performance from Brooke. I also love the song and she did it well.
Randy Jackson- “It was alright ”
Paula Abdul- “… you’re consistent”
Simon Cowell- “… I disagree with Paula… you bustled your way through the song… wasn’t one of your best”
David Cook - “Little Sparrow”
Ryan Seacrest let David acknowledge the artist that he was covering on the Internet (before a controversy can start over arrangement stealing), and David got a haircut.
This was another good performance from David Cook, he got a little pitch-y at the end, but it was good. Did I mention that he got a hair cut?!
Randy Jackson - “I like your range… I liked it”
Paula Abdul - “I liked the falsetto”
Simon Cowell - “If you can make a song about sparrows good, which you did, congratulations!”
Ramiele Malubay- “Do I Ever Cross Your Mind”
This should be the last week for Ramiele, she is definitely over her head in the competition now. I thought it was like watching a school musical.
Randy Jackson- “… 6 ½ out of 10”
Paula Abdul- “… you were having fun”
Simon Cowell - “… something you would hear on a cruise ship”
Jason Castro - “Travelin’ Through”
It is such a good thing that he is so cute (and kind of goofy and shy). I just don’t see him carrying the load of a concert.
This performance was more energetic, but very pitch-y. You can let it slide for a while, but he has to discipline his voice more.
Randy Jackson - “… you worked it out”
Paula Abdul - “… one of your best performances”
Simon Cowell - “… this is the point when I lose my season pass to Dollywood… if this had been the first time I’d seen you or heard you, I wouldn’t get it”
Carly Smithson - “Here You Come Again”
Carly needs to make an appointment with Carson Kressler of “Queer Eye” fame for an extreme wardrobe makeover.
Great song, kind of boring.
Randy Jackson - “… better performances of the night”
Paula Abdul - “… that voice of yours!”
Simon Cowell - “… I didn’t think it was great… you need to talk to whoever is dressing you… you need to start looking like a star”
David Archuleta - “Smokey Mountain Memories”
He almost made Dolly Parton cry, “ … he has the voice to become a great, great singer” said Ms. Parton after hearing David perform.
This was David’s best performance in a couple of weeks, he needed it. He has excellent pitch, and sang the song well without over-singing.
Randy Jackson - “… I stand corrected, that was the best performance”
Paula Abdul - “… you have an amazing aura”
Simon Cowell - “… this week On The Money!”
Kristy Lee Cook - “Coat of Many Colors”
Dolly Parton was not a fan of Kristy’s rendition of her song. Neither was I, she sped it up. It just was not good. Her dress was really awful as well (not to nitpick, but come on).
Randy Jackson - “… definitely your wheelhouse”
Paula Abdul - “… your best performance”
Simon Cowell - “… pleasant but forgettable”
Syesha Mercado - “I Will Always Love You”
I was afraid that Syesha would sing this song… and Simon would compare her to Whitney Houston. I thought she did a good job of keeping it simple and not using Whitney’s runs, you could tell it was difficult for her. She was more comfortable in the second half of the song with the big notes.
Randy Jackson - “… it was alright”
Paula Abdul - “… you look beautiful… you’re growing”
Simon Cowell - “… the first part was good… the second part paled to the Whitney version”
Michael Johns - “It’s All Wrong, But It’s Alright”
Dolly said that she could write some good songs for him, she liked his voice so much.
This was definitely the best that Michael Johns has performed. He needs to stay in that bluesy sound. I think he must not be able to arrange as well as some of the other contestants, or he would blues it up more often.
Randy Jackson - “… blazing hot”
Paula Abdul - “… you’re a rock star”
Simon Cowell - “ … this is the best I’ve heard you sing”
My pick for the bottom three on Wednesday night - Ramiele Malubay, Kristy Lee Cook, and Syesha Mercado (though it might be Jason Castro again!). We shall see tomorrow night.
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