After a dramatic Top 11, we've lost Shannon. I thought she did well last week but she had a ways to go after Whitney week and she just couldn't make it.
As we roll into this week, the Top 10 now must take on the Candy Man's 2nd cousin twice removed, the Piano Man. Billy Joel has had quite a nice range of work, so it will be very interesting how some of the Top 10 will tackle his songs. Diddy is there to offer guidance with Tommy Hilfiger giving out fashion tips.
And now....
DeAndre: Going with the "Only the Good Die Young", I could clearly see how uncomfortable he was. He was uncomfortable during the rehearsal segment and he was uncomfortable here. That being said, he did alright. A nice upbeat song to start the show, but not a general "wow-er" in my eyes.
Erika: Going with one of the 8,392,120 anthems of the Big Apple, "New York State of Mind", she came out with a radical new look from last week and didn't do badly with the song. I think she could've carried it better as there were awkward moments all throughout the song. It would switch from American Idol to Lounge Club.
Joshua: The best of last week is back with "She's Got a Way." He was admittedly nervous as he had never heard the song, but he put that all aside to deliver another great performance. While I don't think he'll be getting any e-mails from Billy Joel like he did from Percy Sledge, but he certainly did well. I could tell he didn't exactly feel it and I hope that he feels more confident next week (yes, I'm that confident).
Skylar: Giving "Shameless" the country treatment. It was really good. Not her best, but really good. She started down low in the beginning and as Randy caught on to it made her a bit flat, but once she came up, she was off and running. I honestly think she could win by making every song sound country, She's that good.
Elise: Going with rarely heard "Vienna", she did great. Absolutely excellent. It was a beautiful song and her voice fit it the best. Best of the Night.
Phillip: Well if you're clever, you should've noticed my reference in the title. That's because Phillip sang the song upon which that title was based "Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)." He takes the crown of most original tonight. A great slowed rendition of that song. Very well done.
Hollie: She's going with a magnificent Billy Joel ballad "Honesty." She wasn't terrible, but not great. She seemed to be forcing the song at points and as Steven said "over-thinking" the song. An alright performance, that puts her on the chopping block.
Heejun: Wow. Just wow. You want the definition of surprise, Heejun embodied that. He starts off in a suit and tie singing another slow song. Then he stops. Tells the piano player he's going too slow, breaks into "My Life", and rips off the suit jacket and shirt to reveal a t-shirt. He then proceeds to give a very lively and fun performance. The general energy he put out with this song helped make up for the shaky vocals. Like last week he had a problem controlling the song, only this time due to his high activity around the stage. Certainly not the best of the night, but the most fun.
Jessica: Going with "Everybody Has a Dream", I must say Mentors WIN. When Jessica went into rehearse with them she was pushing this song too hard. And after Diddy was done with her she pulled back and what we got was something excellent. Between her and Elise "Best of the Night" might just be split.
Colton: He went with the often covered "Piano Man." and he left it understated. Not at the level of the original and not overstated. It was smooth, sedated, and fitted his voice very well. Great cover on an excellent arrangement.
So now here's where it gets hard. Time to vote and this won't be easy.
My Bottom 3: DeAndre, Heejun, Hollie
Going Home: Hollie
Frankly a different number of people can be in the bottom 3, but these were the weakest in my opinion. If you don't think so, make sure you get out and vote.
J out.
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