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American Idol 2008 - Top 10 Performance (3/25/08) Recaps

Started by Mike Olbinski · 10 months ago

Week six of American Idol 2008 live performances find the top 10 contestants in a neck and neck, week by week race to see who can go the distance. There are definitely some early favorites, but at this stage it's still anyone's game. That fact was proven last night when some of the early f ... Continue reading »

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  • Cap'n Schwartz

    1 year ago

    Question... I saw Micahel Johns sing his song and he did REALLY well, but I had to leave the room, for the judges reviews. What did they all say (well Simon, cause his is the one that matter, so what did Simon say about his performance)?
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  • Rob O.

    1 year ago

    Despite the fact that he desperately needs a better haircut and his swagger is a bit unwarranted, I really liked what David Cook did with that Chris Cornell version of "Billy Jean."

    Michael Johns was great and this was a high-energy song to perform, but I don't know that it was really the right song altogether. He keeps picking songs that nobody could ever do as well as the original artist. That gives him so little wiggle room...

    Despite the beating he took, I thought Chikezie's song was very soulful and well-done. The song may have been "old school" but it did offer some vocal range that we hadn't heard showcased as well before.

    I didn't think the praise that Simon heaped upon Brooke White was anywhere near warranted. It was a safe, predicable song.
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  • Mike

    1 year ago

    Last night was SOOOOO Much better than any week so far. Dave Cook frakking rocked the house.

    I liked Brook too...

    In fact, Brook,Carly,Michael, Jason and David Cook are all my favorites, I have no idea who I want to win.
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  • nicky

    1 year ago

    I freaking love David Cook. I couldn't care less if his haircut is a little sloppy, I think he is awesome! And he should have some swagger b/c as Simon would say he has "star potential!" That note he held was amazing and he sang with so much passion. Loved it! Now I have to decide if I actually want someone this good to win the crappy AI contract. Maybe he should finish at two so they don't stomp out all creativity from his first album...

    nicky's last blog post..Poisonous flower.
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  • Jason

    1 year ago

    @Cap'n - The judges comments are included in the videos.
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  • Cap'n Schwartz

    1 year ago

    oh... well the really cool top 100 organization I work for inhibits my ability to view such videos (they block my ability to see it), so all I see is a big white space where the video should be, which means i'll have to check this out at home... thanks for the update , will definitely check it out later... =)

    Some I can see, others I cant, like when you posted Indy trailer or other trailers I can see it, but videos such as this I can not...
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  • Jeff

    1 year ago

    It looks like we are thinking along the same lines again. The good news is that we selected different elimination predictions which is bad news for you. Maybe.

    I struggled between Chikezie and Carly. I guess we'll find out tonight.
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  • Jason

    1 year ago

    @Cap'n - Sorry about that. If it makes you feel any better I only recently attained the ability to view Flash videos at work.

    @Jeff - Yeah, I'm not feeling real comfortable with tonight's results because I feel like it could go so many different ways. I guess we'll see.
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  • Steven

    1 year ago

    Two reasons I have continued to watch American Idol this season (the first season I have ever watched) - to see what David Cook's next incredible performance will be and to see Michael Johns when he finally breaks out. Wow.

    Steven's last blog post..Top 100 Movies: The Bride, Clint and Ralphie
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  • Mike

    1 year ago

    Yeah, the thing about David Cook though, I don't know if anyone helps him or what, but he just KNOWS how to pick versions of songs that kick butt for him.

    I wish everyone else did the same thing, but no one seems to get it.
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  • The Trousered Ape

    1 year ago

    Cook, Johns, and Castro.

    Unfortunately I can't stand all the R&B; that Syesha is bringing to the competition - I just don't get it and I'm not a fan. Brooke did not do a good job on the Police song - not only did she flub the beginning but she hit a wrong chord in the piano right before the and came in...ugh. However, I did agree with the judges - her performance would have been vastly better if she would have stuck with just the vocal and piano and not had the band join in.

    Well - I've listened back to the YouTube video and I don't hear the mis-key on the piano, but I definitely heard it last night.

    The Trousered Ape's last blog post..American Idol (2008) - Week 5 - Top 3
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  • D.L. White

    1 year ago

    I agree with Nicky - I almost want to start rooting for my favorites to lose, so they can get their own contract and not be controlled and manipulated by the machine that is American Idol. Like, maybe come in 3rd or 4th, to get all the good exposure, then bow out to go do their thing without being restricted creatively.

    D.L. White's last blog post..Life without LOST? 13 Ways to Pass the Time
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