Okay, my wrapup essay - I know you've all been waiting...
First off, I thought Castro was the best - a good choice that he pulled off nicely. For the first time, I did not like Cook's song at all - Simon hit it on the head with his indulgent take. Not a good week to be "cool", just need to be motivational and positive.
syesha - i believe by fantasia
I find her to be just off the mark every week. She's well put together and a good singer, but will go home in the next couple of weeks. No connection for me.
david cook - innocent by our lady peace
See above. Did not like it at all, no emotional click with the crowd - song was too hard to get into.
carly - show must go on by queen
An ok performance. Good singer, but Queen songs always seem to expose people - she's still top 3, but this was not special.
brooke white - youve got a friend by james taylor
Hated it. Her voice is to hard-edged to sing the folky songs, and she just has no soul showing on them. Skating along, but will go soon, IMO.
dreadlocks - over the rainbow by judgy garland
Did a non-Garland version, really good. Tops of the night for me.
michael johns - dream on by aerosmith
Give him a 10 for level of difficulty, but does not have the voice purity to nail any of the big songs he attempts. Will go home with 4 weeks left, IMO.
kristy lee cook - anyway by martina mcbride
First half of song was weak, second half was strong. Probably will make it through again - what a terrific looking gal - wonder if she'll ever take off the jeans and wear a shorter skirt? Dare to dream.
homo - angels by robbie williams
Thought the piano was a nice change, he sang a great pop song pretty well. Just don't see the hatred for this unassuming kid, he just seems to be real to me, and a really good singer. Top 3, probably in the final, and rightfully so, IMO.
There ya go - time to pile on with the homo references...:SIB
Gun to head, I see Cook, Mercado and White in the bottom 3. Maybe Simon is right that Carly could be in trouble. I'll say Mercado goes home tonight - although I think White is definitely allowable to go.