‘American Idol’ top 6 performance live blogging
This is the spot to live blog tonight’s show, featuring songs by Queen and “free choice”! The “free choice” songs have leaked and they include songs by Miley Cyrus, india.arie, Jason Aldean, Jimi Hendrix, Luther Vandross and a band they aren’t identifying. Feel free to either live blog or make comments below.
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bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
9:02 pm
I actually agree with Jon C. on the rankings.
Mike
April 25th, 2012
9:02 pm
If Skylar was that good, where was her standing O.
Mary
April 25th, 2012
9:03 pm
Joshua is obviously a favorite of JLo and Randy and they will not stop cramming him down our throats. I’m sorry, but I think that we have all heard Joshua’s kind of voice before….. How about giving someone truly unique a shot instead of these cookie cutter screamer, over singers that are becoming very ho hum.
Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:04 pm
I heard it, Deirdre, but I heard it on others, too. That is what is making people vote for Hollie, because they ignore some transgressions and majorly point out others.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:04 pm
Round 1
1.Elise
2. Joshua
3. Phil
4. Skylar
5.Jessica
6.Hollie.
Seriously, I think the judges criticisms of Hollie are making some people deaf to the bad notes she hits. The big note in that song was way off!
Jojo A
April 25th, 2012
9:04 pm
A standing O too many times in a row is like a ‘kiss of death’. If a fan sees a standing O being given by judges too somebody that is not their ‘idol’ … the hater factor is stoked. This usually results in a torrent of hate posts … which can work against the idol gifted with the standing O.
Jessica was a victim of that IMO (nearly eliminated). Joshua is going to be the second casualty.
Fuuny right?
bhtk
April 25th, 2012
9:04 pm
once again they hate holly. Way better then no range joshua and phillip.
Blake
April 25th, 2012
9:05 pm
Anyone know when the tribute band is supposed to play? Marc Martel is the only person on the planet that can sing like Freddy.
Donna
April 25th, 2012
9:05 pm
I agree with John C on round 1
Blake
April 25th, 2012
9:06 pm
at commercial break.. listen to this queen rendition http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dREKkAk628I
Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:06 pm
For me:
Phil
Skylar
Jessica
Elise
Joshua
Hollie
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
9:06 pm
Rugged, you must not have been watching all season. Phil2x ALWAYS sings like he’s hurting. As a matter fact, with this kidney stone issues and stent, he actually is hurting. I give him props.
Seth T
April 25th, 2012
9:06 pm
What J. Lo was really trying to explain to Hollie was – “we want you off the show now”, but I’m going to ramble on-and-on about thinking, as if no one thinks, especially me, because I no think, but I can do those video’s, ya know … , (so it sounds like I’m trying to give you good advice) it’s for your own good baby.
senior
April 25th, 2012
9:07 pm
Round One rankings: 1 – Elise
2 – Joshua
Everyone else go home.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:07 pm
So voting for the girl who is arguably the weakest singer in this group is ok because the judges are mean to her and not to the others? That’s a great reason!
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
9:07 pm
Haa haa haa, who would have “thunk” Jessica would be signing Dance with my Father?
c
April 25th, 2012
9:07 pm
The judges love Jessica and Joshua and only give them praise becuase they want them in the finale. Hollie sang with as much passion as Jessica but they tear her down. Elise deserved the standing O; not Joshua. So unfair of the judges because they could give all the contestants more confidence by judging impartially and letting their true colors shine without biased teardowns. Agree with Jon C’s rankings
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:08 pm
Jojo A – Astute observation. Definitely agree with that.
Okay, Phillip may be hit or miss with me in his songs, but I would totally hang out with him! His dry humor is hilarious!
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
9:09 pm
I meant singing…
Atlanta Native
April 25th, 2012
9:10 pm
For the first time, I actually liked Elise’s performance. Entertaining, and she sang like she meant it rather than putting on a false persona. As for Phil – though as a person he is great, I am finally tired of him. Hey, ya’ll bloggers out there! OOOOOHHHH — Jessican is sounding nice right now. Although, wait, she is off key a little, and there is that unmistakable, unpleasant STRAIN in her voice.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:10 pm
Jessica is singing Dance With My Father heartbreakingly well
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:10 pm
Much prefer this song to Jessica’s voice than to, say, Joshua’s. I thought that was beautiful and heartfelt. I bought that completely! Gorgeous.
Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:10 pm
But, Deirdre, it’s what many people do, vote underdog. And while I totally agree she’s not any where near the best, they really rip her a new one on crap the others get by with. I’ve never voted for her, but I will admit, it ticks me off to see the undeserved standing O’s
rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:10 pm
NOW THAT IS SINGING !!!!
KupKake
April 25th, 2012
9:10 pm
Off subject – but where’s Jimmy Iovine? he hasn’t looked well lately.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
9:11 pm
Jacob was way better last year. Shut up with the best ever comments JLo. It was good, but not epically great.
Atlanta Native
April 25th, 2012
9:12 pm
J-LO, come on, really? The best version of that Luther Vandross song? No way. It’s a great song and she sang it nicely but nothing outstanding.
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
9:12 pm
If it was the best JLo ever sang, especially since the “tenderness” and “feeling” was there, why didn’t she give a Standing O? Crappy judges. Has she been given a standing o at all in this competition????
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:12 pm
Kupkake – I’ve noticed that too. The last few interviews he’s done he hasn’t had a lot of energy.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:13 pm
But Hollie didn’t get ripped this time. The judges mentioned the bad notes which she DID hit. She deserved the criticism this time.
And btw, Jessica just brought tears to my eyes with a song that usually makes me gag!
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
9:13 pm
Atlanta Native
April 25th, 2012
9:10 pm
At least I’m not the only on that notices she is sometimes of key and not “perfect” like these idiots keep telling her she is.
Harriett
April 25th, 2012
9:14 pm
Agree. Best performance so far. Love the way she sang it
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:14 pm
Jimmy is in the audience, they showed him at the beginning of the show
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:15 pm
Country twang, picking a song with a quirky title that also mentions trucks, yep Skylar is country. Nothing exciting for me on this one y’all.
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:15 pm
That tattoo did not leave a mark !!! NEXT !
Atlanta Native
April 25th, 2012
9:16 pm
BKSNTY14: Yeah, tru dat.
Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:16 pm
BUT others deserved it, too, and did they get it????? Nope!
KupKake
April 25th, 2012
9:16 pm
Skylar has a natural twang – this is overkill. I like her but too much twang on this one!
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:16 pm
That was waaaaay too country for me. She’s a good singer but I’m not a big fan.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
9:17 pm
Hollie is doing The Climb I think. I’ve never heard anyone do that song well.
senior
April 25th, 2012
9:17 pm
Do not like country, BUT, Skyler can sing.
Atlanta Native
April 25th, 2012
9:18 pm
Skylar just gives me joy. Plus she showed she can rock it out tonight and doesn’t “have” to do country to perform and sing well.
Jojo A
April 25th, 2012
9:18 pm
Philip is a bankable star. That man’s got it made. He’s got that ‘recognizability’ quality. If you hear him sing over the radio … you’ll know it’s him. Stars with this quality are … Neil Diamond, Michael Bolton, Barbara Streisand, Freddie Mercury, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, the Beatles, Frank Sinatra blah …blah.
And as the girls say … he’s easy on the eyes.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:18 pm
Who deserved it? I didn’t hear any bad notes from anyone but Hollie tonight. Joshua was over-the-top as usal but on key, so was Skylar and Phil and Jessica and definitely Elise.
Atlanta Native
April 25th, 2012
9:18 pm
Yes, “senior” – my thought exactly!
Harriett
April 25th, 2012
9:19 pm
I just resent country artists taking over
Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:19 pm
As a Mississippi resident, I don’t like country, but I just have to root for Skylar who has made it wayyyy beyond any other Mississippi contestant! Sorry!
boots
April 25th, 2012
9:20 pm
Sorry I’m late, everyone. I wonder what would happen if the judges just shut up and let the audience vote without commenting. Let’s try that! Jacob is like Skylar: they each have a certain style. Remember back many years ago when they would not allow the singers to adjust the songs to fit them? You did not have the option of making something country or soul. It wrecked a lot of singers. Now, they let you modify the tune. Also, why doesn’t anyone ever forget the lyrics like they did in the first few years?
Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:20 pm
Just a matter of opinion, Deirdre!! No argument at all!
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:21 pm
Skylar is a spitfire and a great girl with a good voice. I’m just really against another country winner after last year. She has a good chance of winning.