Top 10 Results Show!

Top 10 Results Show – Stevie Wonder Wins!

Can we please just once have Ryan trip down the stairs? Just one time? Is that too much to ask? THIS IS AMERICAN IDOL!

The show starts with a recap of last night, put in this exact categorizing: Okay = Kris, Danny, and Anoop. Bad = Megan, Lil, Michael, and Scott. Good = Adam, Matt, and Allison. And, then, Ryan alluding to the weird mustache-drawing on Paula from last night, says, “Who made their ‘mark’ on you?” Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha. He is is just sooooooo funny!

Next, we are treated to the dreaded GROUP SONG, which I am finding out is pre-recorded and lip synched this season. That would explain my wonderment over Adam emerging at the mic to sing some awesome licks, and then amazingly be back in the creative pyramid formation .0001 seconds later.

Time for the Ford Vommercial. I actually kind of liked this “Pocketful of Sunshine,” number because it sounded like Allison got the lead part in the vocals. Nice.

Ruben Stoddard was next to sing something……. But all I could focus on was how much he was sweating. He has the most infectious smile, and his voice is lovely, I can’t help liking him! And then, more weirdness with Ryan using his bare hands to wipe sweat from Ruben’s head. It was actually kind of endearing in a bizarre way.
Get this guy a towel, please! Kanye had one and didn’t even use it, after all!

Then we got to see some shots of the kids looking bored in the airplane on their trip to Detroit. Really? There had to be better shots than that!

Finally, we get to the results. Adam = safe (shocker!) Matt G. = not safe….. And this was actually shocking to me, and to him, too, it appeared.

Next we are treated to Joss Stone and Smokey Robinson singing a duet about being together, and it was a little creepy for me. Joss looked beautiful, and Smokey looked sweet and oldish, at 69 years. I didn’t love the combo, but they can both sing!

More results: Kris = safe. Lil = safe. Michael = bottom 3.

Next, we get to the highlight of the show: Stevie Wonder. He sang a medley because he has so many awesome songs, they couldn’t pick just one, I’m sure. My favorite parts: the singing, his awesome harmonica playing (how does he do that?), the kids going crazy over him, and him saying, “It’s all about ‘positivity.’ It was a feel-good moment, and I loved it.

More results: Allison = safe (yey!) Anoop = safe. Scott= bottom 3. Meagan = safe (what????)

Then, Scott gets sent to the safety couches first, leaving Matt and Michael. And, thank goodness Matt gets the safety, because America would need to personally apologize to me for taking Matt away. Michael handled it all with class – even the judges’ fake deliberation about the “save.” Bye, Michael! I think it’s great that he gets to go on tour, and I’m happy for him!

What do you guys think of the results? More importantly……. I’m so excited about my pools right now!!!!! Comments?

Motown Night - Top 10 perform!

Motown Night – Top 10 perform!

Warning: Kara can’t count to six, Paula is taking over Adam’s usual hairstyle for the night, and Simon gets silly with a black marker! ….. THIS IS AMERICAN IDOL!

My DVR started recording in the middle of the Ryperbole, but I don’t think I missed anything. I’m sure he was saying the stakes are higher than ever, they have to lay it all on the line, etc. etc., blah, blah, blah. Then, for the third time, we get to see the judges walk the stage! It has now turned into a couple’s thing, with the two couples holding hands. Awe. Stop that already! I think it’s mainly a fashion thing, what do you guys think? We get to see Paula’s entire outfit, ballerina tutu and all! And, seriously, her hair was so smashed down and hair sprayed, Adam Lambert style. Then, I saw why: Adam actually was channeling Elvis in his later years, and needed Paula to wear the Adam “usual” do.

I really enjoyed hearing the history of Motown, and learned an interesting Factoid: Smokey Robinson has written over 4,000 songs!!! OMG, he is so lazy!

First up was Matt Giraud, with “Let’s get it on.” I’m a fan. This was nice, smooth, and his singing makes me happy. I know lots of you aren’t, but come on! Doesn’t his singing make you feel groovy? (And don’t his tight in the crotch jeans make you feel uncomfortable?) The judges all liked him. Yo man, Dude. Solid. Cool performance, etc. (By the way, I have an official “Giraud Squad” number… I know you are jealous.)

Kris Allen was second, with “How Sweet it is.” Ah, cuteness – with military or jail numbers on his shoulders. He was a cute, sweet puppy, singing with a guitar. Good. Safe.

Next was Scott MacIntyre with “You Can’t Hurry Love.” I actually loved having the back-up singers close to the piano, and as Paula amazingly said, they “brought new life” to his song. His otherwise threatening-to-sound-just-like-his-other-songs new song, in spite of the upbeat tempo. His songs are starting to all remind me of “Mandolin Rain,” and I don’t know how much more America can take of it. Then, Simon said that exact thing, so I’m a little worried for Art – I mean Scott. He seems funny and sweet, and I hope he gets one more week.

Megan Joy Corkery was next, with “For Once in My Life.” For once in my life, my tatoo sleeve actually matches my dress perfectly, and look it matches my necklace, too! Beautiful girl, weird dancing, didn’t nail the song. Randy said, “Dude. Train Wreck. Mad, crazy, rushed.” Simon said, “You look good, it was horrible.” Megan is probably in the bottom three.

Next was Anoop, singing “Ewwwww, Baby, Baby.” I mean, “Ooo, Baby, Baby. Okay, I know there are a lot of Anoop fans out there, but when he sang the “ooo” parts, I kept cringing and thinking “ewww.... please wipe the sweat off your upper lip.” Yes, he can sing. Yes, he seems like a nice guy and is probably really smart. I get that. And, he’s probably safe. I just didn’t feel it this week. The Anoop Troop is going to be all over me for the “eww,” I just know it. Bring it!

Michael Sarver was next with, “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg.” (… To beg to stay?) Can he please go now? I think we’ve had enough of his charm. The judges all felt it wasn’t great. Please. It’s your time, love. It wasn’t great, and he said he was happy to be in the top 10. Not safe.

Next was Lil Rounds, with “Heat Wave.” I loved the clips of her being moved by the Motown history. That was cool. Her song had too many words and not enough range for her to blow us away. It was just alright. The judges thought it was just okay, and Simon reminded America to keep her in by saying, “You are one of the best singers here.” Thanks, Pimp Simon.

Adam “Fat Elvis” Lambert was next. NO, I DO NOT THINK HE’S FAT! I just think the image is funny. (Thanks to my sister Mary for forever putting that in my head.) Before I talk about his song this week, I have to say that his “Ring of Fire” song from last week is one of my favorite songs on my iPod. Why? Because it’s interesting and unusual, and the guy’s voice is amazing and he’s always in tune! So, this week, he did another amazing job with “Tracks of My Tears.” He sang the whole song in falsetto and displayed amazing vocal control and was again, completely in tune and nailed it. Personally, I was hoping for him to sing some of it in his lower range, but Elvis says NO! And, I loved that he changed his look up – he’s keeping it interesting. Kara then said, “Six words – One of the best performances of the night.” Um, Kindergarten again, please Kara.

Next was Danny “I want to dance” Gokey, with “Get Ready.” It was just okay. His vocals were strong; it was kind of boring, but not bad. It was a bummer for him that he had to follow Adam. And, he didn’t take Smokey’s advice about the arrangement! (Ooo, bad call. Don't snuff the Smoke!) I still think it was solid, and he’s safe.

Last, but not anywhere near least, was Allison with “Papa Was a Rolling Stone.” This girl can sing – and she completely nailed it! The judges loved it, and she better not be in the bottom three.

Okay, so what do you think? Who will go? It should be Michael, Megan, or Scott. Comments?