The kids perform the Lennon/McCartney song book this week. Again. Too much of a good thing? Perhaps. Last week’s show exceeded expectations. The kids rose to the challenge, offering a mostly entertaining 2 hours of television. The songbook is vast–there should be no problem coming up with 12 more great songs. But…eh. The bloom is off the rose a bit, no?
An FYI. Starting with the Top 12, the iTunes downloads are studio recordings, rather than live performances. My favorites from last week: “Across the Universe” Micheal Johns – I was in the minority, I loved his performance. The studio recording is even better. “If I Fell” Jason Castro – I thought his performance was slight, but the recording mixes his vocals up front and center, highlighting his lovely phrasing. “Let it Be” Brooke White – Just as pretty and heartfelt as her performance. I’ve got links to all the audio and video available at iTunes here (and if you are planning to download, please support the site and click either the text links or iTunes banners. thnx!)
My half-hearted Top11 list is after the jump. Since there were songs from the post ‘66 songbook last week, I’m considering the entire catalog here.
- David Archuleta – à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Penny Laneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬
- Jason Castro – à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve Got to Hide Your Love Awayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬
- David Cook – à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve Just Seen a Faceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬
- Kristy Lee Cook – à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“What Goes Onà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬
- Chikezie – à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m Downà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬
- Michael Johns – à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Get Backà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬
- Amanda Overmyer – à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Oh! Darlingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬
- Ramiele Malubay – à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Yesterdayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬
- Syesha Mercado – à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Drive My Carà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬
- Carly Smithson – à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Buy Me Loveà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬
- Brooke White – à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“For No Oneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬
BTW, George was the hottest. Just sayin’ /fangirl
Me too. Include me in the minority. Also his recording is absolutely awesome. Loved his voice on the mp3. He records great, his album would be something I would look forward. I hope he gets the chance to make one.
Anywyas, I think Michael should do a fast song too or a bit more uptempo.
I would love for him to tackle “She Came In Through The Bathroom Window”. Great sexy song to make an impression. He could show a strong soulful side of him too.JMHO.
I don’t think the Michael love is in the minority. His Across the Universe was brilliant. Plus, he is hot. I’ve listened to him on itunes and he sounds great.
After last week, I can’t help but root for Chikezie. If he can pull off one performance like that, he can pull off another.
I’m not feeling the DAvid Cook love. Maybe its because I puke a little bit in my mouth everytime I look at him.
Anyway, my picks:
Amanda-Back in the USSR
Kristy Lee-I’ve Just Seen A Face
Ramielle-Revolution
Carly-Can’t Buy Me Love
Brooke-Here Comes the Sun
Syesha-We CAn Work it OUt
David A-I Saw Her Standing There
David C-Rocky Racoon
Michael-A Day in the Life
Chikeze-She Came in Through the BAthroom Window
Jason- And Your Bird Can Sing
If you flip last week’s order, you have:
David A.
Kristy
Michael
Amanda
Brooke
David C.
Carly
Jason
Ramiele
Ckikezie
Syesha
Both Chikezie and Syesha had the pimp spot before (but of course, that doesn’t stop Archuleta from getting it twice…). And it doesn’t look like the producers are trying to save Syesha, So, to make the end of the show more interesting, I think either David C. or Michael will get it. David Cook getting the pimp spot is long overdue, I think.