American Idol Season 7

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Carly Smithson performed “Blackbird”. She looked great tonight, probably the prettiest I’ve seen her. Randy said it was very nice, very controlled. Simon didn’t like it. He said the song was indulgent.

Jason Castro performed “Michelle” which was good but I hate to admit it sounded like he had the kid-in-his-bedroom syndrome again. Randy didn’t feel like Jason was connected to the song at all. Paula went on about his distinct charm, pointing out all the screaming, adoring fans he has managed to attract. Simon wasn’t crazy about it either but let him know that his “face sold that”.

Syesha Mercado performed “Yesterday.” It was nice but since I’m very partial to the original I had a hard time totally loving it. Randy said “great performance tonight.” Paula loved that Syesha showed her vulnerable side and told her that as long as she sticks to that and connects more with her eyes and the audience she will do fine. Simon’s thoughts? He “thought that was probably [Syesha’s] best performance so far.”

Chikeze Eze sang “I’ve Just Seen a Face” and did an awesome job, in my opinion. It started off as an R&B ballad and then he busted out the harmonica midway through. It changed into a country/rock song. Randy said there were some good parts and some bad parts. Paula loved that he showed such a wide scope of talent. Simon hated the harmonica and thought it was gimmicky.

Dear Ramiele Malubay – nice hat tonight! Randy said it was “aight.” Paula wants her to show off her range again. Simon said “it sounded like Chikeze was on harmonica.” He was disappointed that she chose such a lackluster song and didn’t really deliver.

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