Songs at the Movies

The whole country was surprised that one of the best contestants ever on American Idol, Pia was voted off last week. Q has never seen American Idol before. After last week he vowed he would never watch again. Us veterans have probably said this very thing at least once. The first 4 contestants this week, could just leave now and save us all a whole bunch of time. The best part of Paul's "Old Time Rock and Roll" was the hot saxophone player. I'm actually getting bored with Lauren. And her doing Miley Cyrus, double boring. Steffano singing "End of the Road". Well the song says it all. These three are going no where and we will never hear from them again. Scotty is good at what he does. I don't like it, but there's plenty of folks out there willing to pay up to $20 to hear a country singer sing the same song 15 times on a CD. He has a bright future, I just don't want to watch it. The show finally got interesting with Casey. It wasn't very commercial. But OMG, this was so great. Anytime anyone sings Nat King Cole, he gets my vote. There are only 2 girls left on the show and too bad for us, one of them is Haley. This was just awful. But like Steven said, I loved her dress. Let's hope she goes home tomorrow. With Pia gone, there really is only one talent big enough to win it all. And that is Jacob. His "Bridge Over Trouble Water" shows why he has to be the favorite. James pleaded with America to Give Metal A Chance. Well tonight I think it will get a chance to stay another week. But like Paul, the highlight of his performance was Zach Wilde on the guitar. Pia leaving downgraded the overall quality of the show a lot. But it is what it is and we are stuck with these 8. So vote if you feel strongly about someone. If you don't just read my blog and complain a lot. Until Next Week - Wise OUT

All Hat No Cattle?

I am supposed to be packing for our trip to the Olympics now. Instead I'm writing this blog.

Tonight on Idol it was a tribute to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. It was also the night when the contestants had the opportunity to do something they weren't supposed to be doing. So who was successful in the transformation? Jacob did not feel comfortable singing "Let's Get It On", so instead he did "Man in the Mirror". As usual he was great, but it would have been interesting to watch him do something different.

Grade A for performance Grade D for originality. Haley sang Janice Joplin like everyone has been comparing her to. The voice was there, but it looked like the little girl next door, not very believable. Bottom 3 tonight. Grade C for performance Grade C for originality. Casey, sang "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" Steven said he should put wheels on the bass and ride it around town. Grade A for performance Grade A for originality When you think about the song "Natural Woman", Lauren doesn't pop into your brain. Again bottom 3. Grade C for performance Grade B for originality James gambled. He usually is jumping around and screaming. Tonight he sang "Guitar Gently Weeping", and had everyone weeping with him. Another good job. Grade A for performance Grade A for originality Scotty sounded a lot like Elvis with "That's All Right Momma". Not sure it was that much of a stretch for him from the country song he sings every week. Grade B for performance Grade C for originality Pia also showed us how versatile she really is. I would love to be her rag doll. She gambled and it paid off. Grade A for performance Grade A for originality Stefano had his best performance with "When a Man Loves a Woman". Grade B for performance Grade B for originality Paul ended the show with Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison". He didn't sound so Rod Stewart tonight, but I think he will be in the bottom 3. Grade B for performance Grade B for originality. This year is amazing. Every week I am thoroughly entertained. This year's crop of finalist is the strongest yet. Now I better go help Q pack, or I will be in trouble. Grade F for performance Grade F for originality Until Next Week -