AMERICAN IDOL 9 - WEEK #03-GUYS

GUY'S NIGHT

Wasting no time, Ryan Seacrest introduced the first contestant for the night.

Lee Dewyze - With his guitar he performed Fireflies. Seemed as though this wasn't a strong start when Randy said it was a strange song choice even though he did make it his own. Ellen felt that he had some pitch problems but that he made it rock. Kara felt that he was looking confident and that there seems to be a star bubbling there even though it was not his best performance. Simon commented that it was nothing to rave about. "You were better than your version of the song." The most positive note was that he predicts that he has a good chance of being in the final 12.

Alex Lambert, again accompanying himself on the guitar sang, Trouble. Randy thought it was a good song choice and although he liked it, it did not WOW him. Ellen talking about his progress in terms of a ripening banana feels that he is getting better each week. Kara advised him to let go and "be you". Simon wants for him to relax and have a good time because he does have a good distinct voice.

Tim Urban and his acoustic guitar wowed us with Hallelujah. Different rhythm and blues style which elicited "love the song and you did a pretty good job", from Randy. Ellen was moved to action - leaving her seat, going to the stage and giving Tim a hug. Her most descriptive exclamation was "fantastic". Kara liked it and felt that it was an honest interpretation. Simon was positive saying that it was his strongest performance.

Andrew Garcia with yet another guitar performed the Christina Aguilera song, Genie In A Bottle. It didn't strike me as anything special and the judges supported me in my decision regarding his performance. Although Randy found it an interesting choice of song he felt it was pitchy "all over the place." Ellen thought the Genie came out of the bottle too late. Kara said it just wasn't great. She felt that he was fighting the rhythm of the guitar. Simon said it was "a little bit desperate" and that he felt that Andy was going backward.

Casey James performed Keith Urban's You'll Think of Me and was assessed by Randy as performing a safe choice. Ellen really liked it and Kara said that it was better than last week but felt that it was missing that "spark". Simon, with his positive attitude said that it made him sincere and that he liked him second best for the evening so far.

Aaron Kelly, the youngest of the contestants sang I'm Already There. Randy started off saying that it was a "job well done" followed by Ellen's concern that it was too much song for him although he sang it with confidence. Kara said that he gave it his all. Although others felt that the song was too "old" for him, Simon felt that it was the right type of song saying "it's a nice song"

Todrick Hall performed Queen's, Somebody To Love. Positive comments were forthcoming with Randy saying he "is back" and that he proved that he could sing. Ellen called it " brave" and gospel. Kara felt that it was over dramatic in spots but felt that it was really good singing. Simon said it was good in parts but that he felt that Todrick is a Broadway singer rather than a recording star.

Michael Lynche performed Kate Bush's This Woman's Work" and received the most unanimous positive response from the judges. This song takes a crooner and I believe that's what he is. Randy- "really hot.", Ellen- "so beautiful" Kara, through teary eyes said that she "related to it" Simon, in agreement with the others said that it was "so needed tonight".

Well, there we are! Who do you think will be eliminated tomorrow?

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