Tonight is the first night on AI that we are down to one show with the final 12. Tonight they will be singing the songs of Stevie Wonder. Ryan is out there introducing the stage, America, and the Judges. A retrospect of the 12 that made it to the finals. Right now only one person, Kevin, does not deserve to be there. Ace, Kelly, Elliot, Mandisa, Bucky, Melissa, Lisa, Kevin, Katherine, Taylor, Paris, and Chris. And our three judges are in the house. The banter begins. Paula thinks this is the best final 12. Randy and his dogs. Simon says it either makes you or breaks you. Next we go to a retro of Stevie and his songs. Stevie surprised the kids with a sing along. Here we go.
Ace- Do I Do. Ace started out screaming his song. Not doing a bad job. Too much walking around and there is not much focus on the song. The band is drowning out his voice. Does not own the song but not killing it either. Give him and 8 sing and 7 song.....15.. Randy said he did not like it..Paula said it was the greatest. Simon said it was a bit manic.
Kelly-Blame It On The Sun.... Never heard of this song...Her hair looks really looks good down and curled a bit. The song is a bit too slow for the show. Something happened in the middle, and I think she forgot the song but did not do a bad job for not knowing it. 8 and 6....14..Randy said it was not great...Paula actually made a comment..Simon said it was horrible. Said it was safe and her worst performance. I did not think it was all too bad. Ryan and her sat down and did a Allen and Burns routine.
Elliot-Knocks Me Off My Feet....He already sang one song to perfection. Singing a little aead of the music at the start. But he has the same tone as Stevie.. Pitchy in the middle. Too slow and the song itself is all over the place. But he did a solid job. 9 and 8 for a 17. Randy did not think it was great. Paula talked in broken words and made no sense. Simon said best so far.
The first three picked shitty songs. Which means that Kevin is going to sing and butcher one of Stevie's better songs.
Mandissa-Don't you Worry About a Thing... Lower register not that great. I am not that familiar with the song but it sounded flat. The higher register was much better but the song was just kind of nothing... I am not sure what to score her. Her voice is good but not a great choice which ...I do not know. Sing 8.5 and song 8 for about a 16...The judges thought she did a great job..
Bucky-superstition...This ought to be a freak show... Compared to Mandissa's voice and Elliot he comes off sounding weaker in volume. Either that or he is mic'd wrog. Not that great not bad. 7 and 8 for a 15....Randy and Paula liked it. There person that did his hair did his the same as Kelly..Simon made a comment to that nature. They thought he did great.
Melissa-Lately..Another song I do not know.. Ouch started off slow and off key. Nerves are making her voice shaky...At one point she appears aloof in the song...This song is not getting off the group. Sounds like the last song at a good wedding..7 and 7 for a 14...Randy said she has pipes...Paula said she is pretty and Paula is messing up her words. Simon said he liked it. Wow I am way off with the judges tonight. The better singers they hate and the worse they like......
Lisa T-Signed Sealed Delivered.....Bad choice..She does look hot...Doing a pretty good job but the song is a nothing song except for the chorus. I really hate this song....Not that she is doing a bad job..8 and 7 for 15...Randy said ok end was good, Paula said something in broken english. Simon said this was one of the best of the night. Lisa looks a bit like Aliyah.
Kevin-Part Tme Lovers The singer from hell....Two little girls came up to hug him in the most creepiest moment in idol. I cant type since it was so bad....Could not hear him over the band in the low registers. Pitchy in the high..His dance was a freak strut. Now I know why these kids were beaten in school.. 6 and 6 for a 12...Randy laughed and said it was interesting..Paula said something..Simon said this is the point in the show where Stevie turns down the sound... But Kevin got smart with Simon and the place went crazy..As you look at Kevin not only did they use the normal makeup but it looks like they put lipstick on him..
Katherine-Until You Come Back to Me....Wow she looks good and she sounds good from the start...She took the middle an octave higher than the original..She has a soul about her singing...Best performance of the night so far. 9 and10 for a 19...Randy said she is back which I never understand...Paula said the same crap. Simon said she is good..He said that she reminds him of Kelly at this point in the stage. He is right... She is playing the dumb thing like Kelly. Most of them are doing it this year except for Kevin the Freak Boy.
Taylor-Living for the City...Nice choice of song...Not like Stevie but still infectious....Guy makes you smile when he sings cause he sings with more passion than any other American Idol. He was in tune and it sounded great 9 and 10 for an 19...Randy and Paula did not say too much..Simon said he was like any dad that ever got drunk at a wedding. Too funny... The guy does move you..I love this dude..
Paris-All I DO....Not sure what song it is but her voice is strong and it shows how great her voice is..I just wish it was a better song. Pitchy towards the end but 9 and 9 for an 18...Randy said the same thing, Paula said something in broken english.. Simon said it was brilliant and like a performing little doll......Odd the show cut out for a bit....
Chris D-Higher Ground.....He has done it again...Right choice of song for his voice...Sung like the chile peps....voice good and tune good 10 and 9 for a 19....Randy said something and Paula said she never worries for him..Simon said thank God for Chris...Good song choice and it stands up in the real world.....
Kevin has to go home tomorrow night. Anyone else and it is a crime.
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