AMERICAN IDOL 9: TOP 9 Lennon/McCartney Songbook

American Idol is really boring me this season. No one is performing with gusto. I really wish that they could get it together.

9. Casey James - Jealous Guy: Not a fan of this performance at all. His vibrato is a lot to take especially on songs like this. It almost got to the point of unbearable. I don't think that you are a vocalist at all. I like you on the songs like Power Of Love. Your voice suited it just fine. But just to stand there and sing a ballad. It just doesn't work.

8. Lee Dewyze - Hey Jude: I did not like this as much as everyone else did. He was shouting that song the whole time. And really with the bagpipes??? It would have been cool but it came across as cheesy. Mainly because he didn't fully commit to it. I think that we need to re-evaluate Lee.

7. Aaron Kelly - The Long And Winding Road: Is he just copying David Archuleta??? There have been comparisons but this doesn't help matters. It was definitely not up to Archie standards but it was okay. His voice seems to be getting tired.

6. Andrew Garcia - Can't Buy Me Love: Decent arrangement. I loved the Go-Go vibe that was going on. It was an okay vocal. Nothing stellar. That one note was horrendous. You didn't quite make it.

5. Katie Stevens - Let It Be: It was by far your best vocal. It was just a little flat in tonality but it was still your best. I would have liked to hear someone else sing this. It was okay.

4. Michael Lynche - Eleanor Rigby: Hmmm....this was okay. I liked the arrangement a lot. The vocals were decent but there was something missing. I needed for you to be more grounded in the song. Not my favorite vocal from him.

3. Tim Urban - All My Loving: Happens to be one of my favorite songs. He did a good job with it. I was very shocked. VERY SHOCKED. His vocals were pretty solid and he did something with the song. Good job.

2. Siobhan Magnus - Across The Universe: Good vocal. I appreciate the subtle vocal. It gave us a chance to hear your vocal tone. It is so lovely.

1. Crystal Bowersox - Come Together: I was so happy to see you choose this song. It fit your vibe so well. Some of the falsetto notes were a little shaky but an overall good vocal. I really like your style.


Well I don't know about tonight. It was pretty dry as far as vocals. I can not believe that Tim Urban is my favorite guy from tonight. Unbelievable. Just because I did that, I bet you that he will go home.

Bottom 3 should be: Lee, Casey, Aaron with Aaron going home

Bottom 3 will be: Tim, Katie, Aaron with Tim going home.

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