Okay, I have an extra 6 in the house and nothing is going right. I actually listened to audio clips from tonight's show before I had a chance to watch it. So, I'll include my initial one word reaction to the track I heard first.
Danny Gokey opens with Stand By Me (Mickey Gilley), and my first thought is Good; and when I watched the show I thought, his performance kind of saves this. It was too slow to get into things and he didn't really shine until the end.
Kris Allen was up next with All She Wants To Do Is Dance (Don Henley), and my first thought was Okay; but seeing it on the show did nothing for it. I just never got into it.
Lil Rounds sang What's Love Got To Do With It (Tina Turner), and Whatever came to mind; and I was even less impressed seeing it. She doesn't seem to have her own identity, she just comes out each week recreating someone else's performance. Too bad, she has a pretty voice and I like her a lot when this started.
Anoop Desai did True Colors (Cyndi Lauper), and Okay was were we started. Watching it I'm struck by the thougth that he needs to connect more with the audience, he is almost too aware of himself when he performs and he needs to let go. It was a little off in a few spots but definitely one of his better performances.
Scott MacIntyre sings The Search Is Over (Survivor), and it's another Okay. Watching I'm glad he came out from behind the piano; but it may be too little too late. It was a little all over the place and Simon was right the singing and the playing never quite gelled.
Allison Iraheta did I Can't Make You Love Me (Bonnie Rait), and Great was the first thought to come to mind. Watching her I'm struck by how much older than 16 she seems. That may be her problem she doesn't appeal to the chronic power voters. Too bad, because she is really easy to listen to, and I almost always enjoy her performances.
Matt Giraud sang Part Time Love (Stevie Wonder), and I thought Great. Then watching it I'm struck by the fact that I miss him playing a little, but it's such a good performance for him I can't begrudge it. I like him alot and I just want him to keep having good weeks.
Adam Lambert closes with Mad World (Tears For Fears), and third in a row with Great; but I'm still not buying it, his album that is. Watching, I'm conviced that they sit him down and play with the lights in order to keep the drama down. He is much more likeable tonight, obviously I'm getting old and losing my edge; but such is life. A standing "O" from Simon is a first.
I hate it when they bicker early; but run out of time later. Let's go for clear, concise comments, one judge at a time and no bickering. That way every contestant can get the benefit of the judge's "wisdom".
Top 3: Matt Giraud, Allison Iraheta, Adam Lambert
Bottom 3: Kris Allen, Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre