Wow Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal are the mentors (umm they are 90s, but ok). And tonight there are duets!
My comments on last week's exit of my favorite, funny guy, Heejun. Better him to go than any of the more talented voices, but I will miss his humor. Can he come on once in a while to entertain me? Surprised that Hollie and Skylar were in bottom 3 over Milli Vanilli.
Thank you Idol Producers for putting Milli Vanilli first (usually the worst spot) - "I Like It" by DeBarge. It is time for him to go. Jimmy already thinks he is in the bottom 3. I didn't really listen because I can't stand him, but the judges fell hook line and sinker. I guess it wasn't as bad as last time. t can't believe he was not in the bottom 3 last week. Oh god, screaming girls. That's why he is here. Ryan asked him how he felt about going first and Deandre said "it is the DULL edge of the sword" not DOUBLE, but DULL. Listen MV, you are the DULL edge my friend. I am not assigning him any letter any more, because I can't stand him.
Elise -- Gwen tells her her voice is sick. Tony said she gave them Goosebumps and and Gwen corrected him and said they are called "Goosies" on the show. That was funny. Elise was going to rock out on Hallelujah which is overdone and then went with Foreigner's "I Wanna Know What Love Is" Her confidence is so strong now and she is unique but her talent is so genuine. Gwen loves her. Steven Tyler is rocking out. The choir comes out behind her Major. Major. Major. Steven Tyler says the song is not right for her? WHAT? JLo says it wasn't right. WHAT? Was I watching the same song? Shoot, they just put her in jeopardy. B+ ( I went back to watch it, and I guess it may have been a little pitchy, but I'm not convinced).
Colton and Skylar do Kenny Rogers and Dolly's Island's in the Stream. Colton has gone blonde. I was going to jump all over this because it is so cutesy that it can be a problem, but I actually enjoyed it. As did the judges.
Phillip Phillips -- "That's All" by Genesis. Gwen said he is sexy. Uggh so annoyed that Idol is not allowing singles to be purchased this season. I want to make a Phillip Phillips album and they won't let me! This was a tough one for him. Glad he got to play with his brother. Loved his choice and his little smile, but vocally he did not bring it - it was kind of high for him. The judges didn't notice that. Ok. B
Duet from Hollie and Milli Vanilli doing the Pointer Sisters? I am laughing so loudly right now. Seriously, rolling on the floor while I type. Hollie looks ridiculous in pumps that are too big for her, black sequin pants and Milli Vanilli, now known as the other Pointer Sister, and Hollie are doing choreographed hair sweeping moves. OH MY GOODNESS, this was insanity. How can the judges not call this out as being corny and awful? Uggh.
Steven Tyler said he doesn't love the theme because he wasn't really around for the 80's (in other words, he was a little drugged at that time). Ha
Joshua -- "If You Don't Know Me By Now" by Simply Red. Gwen thinks he can overdo it. But they loved it. Oh man, this brings back memories. Arti, are you reading this? Hawaii, 1989, this played on the radio a zillion times. I am not usually a go to church kind of girl, but that was fabulous. And actually every time he does this, I love it. It feels so genuine. A-
Jessica Sanchez -- "How Will I Know" by Whitney. 2 Whitney's? Umm no, I'm not ready for that. She sounds too harsh. I liked her look though. This song is bouncy and light, she hit it all, but she hit it too hard. Maybe Milli Vanilli should have bounced with her to lighten her up. No doubt the girl can sing, but something didn't jive. Randy says she is effortless like Whitney, I don't agree. Randy calls her an Olympic performer? Take it down a notch. B
Duet "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" from Elise and Phillip. It is originally Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty. FANTASTIC. So cool. Really Pointer Sisters are going to get compared to this? These judges better get their act together. If this is a kids show, then start only allowing 15 yr olds to compete. Judges loved it. I loved it.
Hollie -- "What a Feeling" from Flashdance. Gwen tells her to add an edge to it. Live TV moment problem. The keyboard was broken. Ryan ad libbed. This girl just sounds too old and not real. It is a copycat thing. Too much verbrato, too much bad Broadway, the cheesy keytar did not help. No doubt ( excuse the pun) that the girl can sing, but I think she is never going to be cool enough. Steve said her pitch was all over the place. JLo says she doesn't let go. B-
OOH David Beckham Burger King commercial! Really good. Really good.
Joshua and Jessica duet on Aretha and George Michael's "I Knew You Were Waiting For Me" Not into their black tie attire, but very into their retro gospel vibe. And their voices. Jessica didn't overdo it and Joshua always does but it doesn't bother me. Standing O and Steven Tyler was going nuts. Randy worked on this song too -- when he looked like Arsenio Hall. JLo calls it as the finals. Umm let's not go nuts now.
Colton -- "Time After Time" Gwen and Tony live for this song and then Gwen sang with him. He was so happy. Love the rock twist on this. Completely modern. He is really really skinny. He sounds a little Billie Jo Armstrong from Green Day tonight. I loved it. If these judges give him garbage I am going to kill them. I love JLo's hair tonight. Randy called him out for being current. Love that he was honest that he did not create that version but ripped it off -- honest but still cool. B+
Skylar -- "Wind Beneath My Wings" They wanted her to do 9 to 5 originally, but were blown away by the ballad. She is a mini Reba (I am not a Reba fan, by the way). I like that she keeps it straight forward. It is not overdone. And then she kills it in the upper register. Wow, that was incredible. Jlo was crying, I was crying. I think she shouted a bit at the end, but I was on the ride with her. Judges were supportive as they should be. Good choice. A-
Randy gave shout outs to all but Hollie and Elise. I really hope people voted for Elise. Not time for her to go.
MV / Pointer Sister 2 -- WHATEVER
Elise - B+ Screw the judges
Phillip -- B (But he is adorbs)
Joshua -- A-
Jessica -- B
Hollie -- B-
Colton -- B+
Skylar -- A-
And for fun, let's judge the duets:
Colton and Skylar -- B
The Pointer Sisters -- F-----
Elise and Phillip -- A (and coolio)
Joshua and Jessica -- A (but old school)
I think Joshua and Skylar took the night, with Colton and Elise right there. My vote for Bottom 3 is the two Pointer Sisters but Elise will probably join them because the judges screwed her. I want MV out but I think Hollie is going home tomorrow.
Did I ever tell you not to be ashamed of your obsessions? You are the Wind Beneath My Wings.
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