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Last Night’s Idol: Who Was Great?

March 12, 2008

While one of the favorites was having a bad night, other contestants were on top of their game Tuesday, when the top 12 performed songs by the Beatles:

David Cook took “Eleanor Rigby” for a rock n’ roll ride and Paula called him a “dark horse,” a “thoroughbred,” a “stallion,” and Simon a “donkey.”

Carly Smithson sang “Come Together” and Simon said it reminded him of Kelly Clarkson’s top 12 performance six years ago.

Chikezie’s blue grass version of “She’s A Woman” had Paula saying, “The reward paid off.”

Brooke White sat behind the piano and brought herself to tears singing “Let It Be.” Simon called the whole thing “believable.”

Amanda Overmyer blew Paula away with “You Can’t Do That.” Simon called her a (strong) “breath of fresh air.”

Michael Johns, who came from across the globe, sang “Across the Universe” in a “brilliant” performance, Paula said.

Tell us: Who was your favorite of the night?

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Pia March 12th, 2008

David A. finally showed everyone who he really is. I thought he had a nice voice, but no, he shouldn’t be the next American Idol. Never heard a Beatles song? He stumbled when he tried to dance too. He is too young, yes he is cute, but this isn’t a beauty pagent. He will never make it anywhere now, give him a few years. And please get rid of the horseback rider, she is AWFUL!!! The ones that are great are, Carly, Michael,Brook, David C. and Amanda…true performers. And don’t start the Amanda stuff…have you heard Mick Jagger sing Elton John songs? Get it?

BNS March 12th, 2008

Ummm, the Beatles night, I didn’t think any of the songs were that entertaining. I still do have my favorties tho :) David A, yes stumbled on a few words, but benig suprised he has never heard a beatles song, really not the suprising considering his age! Still one of my favs. Carly was good, Jason good stuff, and we’ve like Michael from teh beginning! Be interesting to see who goes home, I have a few in mind.

Tammy March 12th, 2008

To bad only one goes home. I thought Carly, Brooke, Michael & David Cook were great. Chikezie totally blew my socks off. David A., poor baby. Amanda & the rest were okay. Kristy Lee, WHAT WAS SHE THINKING? Not a smart thing to do.

Mimi March 12th, 2008

Give David A. a break. Nerves can do strange things to people. Yes, he is young, but he has an amazing voice and I think as each week goes by he will just get better. I think David A. needs to stay. He is probably still one of the best singers out of the final 12.
Good Luck David A.

NG March 12th, 2008

I’m so sick of Carly. Yes she’s talented. But, she had a recording contract AND she’s not American. I’m from Irish ancestry but really think that an American should win American Idol. Plus, I’m so sick of all the favoratism and camera time she gets. Why do we have to hear what’s on her shopping list and David Caruso gets barely no time on camera at all. It’s so obvious they favor her. She should not be there because she’s not American.

cori March 12th, 2008

wow, the first person was quite harsh. I di enjoy David A, I don’t think he will win, however, but he does have a fabulous voice and is quite charismatic for his age. I really am loving David C and Brooke White, but I prefer to look at the positives and enjoy what each contestant brings to the stage. I like Kristy Lee Cook however her last few pereformances have not been that great, she will probably be leaving us .

Annmarie March 12th, 2008

Chakezie was awesome. Brook did well again and Carly was awesome. Also Dave Cook. i like him and look forward to seeing him each week. David A is boring. I certainly don’t think this is the best top 12 ever. i think they say it to get attention. I actually had to get up and walk away because i was bored at the end.

ginny March 12th, 2008

they were not calling david cook a donkey- randy and paula called simon that.

Colleen March 12th, 2008

Carly and Brooke were the best- they’re always consistently giving awesome performances. David A. fell a little in my book. Kristy needs to go.

Angie March 12th, 2008

Brooke was amazing. Best of the night. Not far behind were David Cook & Carly. Michael Johns was decent, as was Chakezie & Jason Castro (what a doll). I just don’t get Amanda, and I like rock.

Kristy Lee or Sayesha should go.

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