An extension, of sorts, of last week's Lennon/McCartney catalog, the contestants this week had a go at the entire Beatles library (that is, songs written by George Harrison and Ringo Starr were on the table). How did it go? Let's see...
Amanda Overmeyer
"Back in the U.S.S.R."
Same ol', same ol'. Amanda continually does a good job, but yeah, yeah...we know her style...and it's starting to get a wee bit boring.
Kristy Lee Cook
"Hide Your Love Away"
After last week's miserable, country-tinged "Eight Days a Week," Kristy Lee got on that stage last night and hacked this classic to hell. This was absolutely shitty...off key...she can't sing. She should most definitely go home, but I have hunch she keeps scraping by on the strength of the infamous (but rarely talked of) "teen boy one-handed vote" (their other hand being "pre-occupied," if ya know what I mean).
David Archuletta
"The Long and Winding Road"
He's baa-aaaack! And damn can he sing!! This guy is nothing short of freekin' phenomenal! Say it with me: Yes. He. Can.
Michael Johns
"A Day In the Life"
I disagree with the judges here. I thought he did a nice job on this song, albeit safe. He made no wrong moves and turned in a decent performance.
Brooke White
"Here Comes the Sun"
Perhaps it was a bit hokey, but this was nowhere near as bad as the judges said. All in all it was a very good performance. Brooke knows - and is comfortable with - her style of music and performing.
David Cook
"Daytrippin'"
Once I again, I couldn't disagree with the judges more. While his use of the voice box was a bit much, this "Beatles-meet-Pearl Jam" take on "Daytrippin'" ROCKED!
Carly Smithson
"Blackbird"
Well done and professional, as always. Not her best, but still...very nice.
Jason Castro
"Michelle"
This seemed like a silly little clown-like performance, and not so good vocally.
Syesha Mercado
"Yesterday"
She looked stunning up there last night. Beautiful dress, great earrings, and she actually turned in a tremendous performance. Loved the guitar arrangement, with the strings coming in later. By a hair, the best of the night.
Chikezie
"I've Just Seen A Face"
Not the worst of the night, but man...what a crappy performance!
Regurgitated CowPie
"I Should Have Known Better"
Yes...but will America know better? With each passing week this girl comes across as amatuerish rather than professional. Flat, off-key, just absolutely horrid. Easily the worst performance of the night.
The Best? By a hair, Syesha.
Who should go home? By a landslide, Ramiele.
