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American Idol Week 9 Top 7 Recap
By J Rodgers | Image property of Fox
American Idol
The evening started with a musical bio of this week’s mentor, Mariah Carey. She burst onto the scene in 1990 with her self-titled debut album. She has sold 160 million albums worldwide. Carey also earned five Grammies and passed Elvis Presley as the solo artist with the most #1 hits. Her album released today, E=mc2, contains the #1 Billboard single “Touch my Body”. Mariah has never looked better.
Let’s get down to the nitty gritty and rate our Magnificent 7 from the best to the rest.
Season 7 Week 9 Top 7 American Idol Recap
David Cook – “Always Be my Baby” from the 1995 album Daydream – Mariah said surprised at song choice, it would be a hit for him, stands the test of time, interesting male perspective – gave me goose bumps, made it his own, incredible – Randy said ready to make album, hot recording artist, most brilliant performance (Randy’s first standing ovation of the season) – Paula said awesome, could be on a movie soundtrack right now, you’re it, you definitely have it – Simon said coming out of Karaoke hell into a breath of fresh air, original, daring, stood out by a mile, side of great potential is an artist who takes risks – after his performance Ryan called attention to the tears in his eyes and the camera panned to his terminally ill brother, Adam.
David Archuleta – “When You Believe” from the 2001 #1s album – Mariah said proud of him, his singing is beautiful, suggested using ‘false’ – well done, soulful, one of my favorite performances from him – Randy said you can sing anything, that was the bomb – Paula said I know Mariah is proud – Simon said very, very good, set the bench mark, performed it very well.
Syesha Mercado – “Vanishing” from the1990 album Mariah Carey – Mariah said good choice of song, amazing, cool and composed – not a very well known song, but sang it beautifully, one of her best weeks – Randy said toughest song of the night, good job, couple pitchy moments – Paula said smart to pick song not many people know so can’t make comparison, tonight masterful – Simon said technically good, run a risk picking songs nobody knows.
Jason Castro – “I Don’t Wanna Cry” from the 1990 album Mariah Carey – Mariah said think he’s unique, expressing and singing to people’s hearts – nicely done, sweet - Randy said didn’t really love it, weird for me like a luau – Paula said I’d love to be at that luau, confident – Simon said I agree with Paula, wasn’t the best vocal, cool version, guys won the night.
Kristy Lee Cook – “Forever” from the 1995 Daydream album – Mariah said delivered it well, gave her goose bumps –took it country, couple iffy notes at beginning then really good – Randy said not amazing, couple bad notes at beginning stepped up at the end – Paula said stepped it up, blown away, how the arrangement done could be a country hit – Simon said managed with what you could, whiney at times, wasn’t great.
Carly Smithson – “Without You” from the 1993 album Music Box – Mariah said powerful voice, doing an amazing job, sounds good – pretty, seemed to hit all the notes, lacked connection, something just not right about it – Randy said I like you challenged yourself, pretty good, beginning loosey goosey from middle on better – Paula said showed vocal restraint then soared, made it your own – Simon said (remember he wanted her to sing this song) I don’t think you pulled it off, ok version.
Brooke White – “Hero” from the 1993 album Music Box – Mariah said meant words from heart, good choice – self accompanied on piano, very Carole King, looked nervous, ok – Randy said bridge got me, pretty good, liked singer/songwriter thing – Paula said every ounce of you authentic, unplugged version brave, few off notes (was Paula more unusual than usual tonight?) – Simon said a bit like ordering a hamburger and only getting bun, voice not strong enough to carry song.
Well, I take back what I said about Mariah Carey week being an advantage to the girls – my bad - guys had a much better showing. Will the voting audience agree? Results Wednesday night on Fox.
J Rodgers
Sources: Image property of Fox
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