She sang it well, but I am not a big fan of that performance for the same reasons as Simon.

It's a step down from last week -- but at this point, I have to think she's got enough of a fanbase assembled to survive into the Twelve.

More than anyone else this year, Siobhan makes me wish we could hear the whole song. There were more places to go with that, and she didn't have the airtime for any of them.

I liked it, even though it's been done pretty much like that a hundred times. Well, she did have a few minor delightful variations from the usual. The performance was a bit more of a whole package than usual for AI, with the lighting changes and the transitions.

Not as spectacular as before, but still enjoyable.

I am truly in the Siobhan camp. I love this girl. I get the whole Crystalcrush- I think she's good - but this girl is truly unique and crush-worthy.

I agree, Tummy. Siobhan is my favorite.

The Story--Brandi Carlile

I thought that was lovely.

Yeah, I had my doubts about her limitations before, but she picked just the song she could perform very well. Quite pleasing.

Sitting on the edge of the stage.

She always seems like she is trying to sound like someone else, not really her voice.

Randy. The song was sleepy. It was your best performance in a long time. I forgot you had that break in your voice. Very cool.

Ellen. Best to date. Like it was written for you. Distinctive voice.

Kara. This is why you got here. Different places in your register. Brilliant choice, back on your path.

Simon. I didn't love the song. You sang it well. You are very good you know where the cameras are. Feels like you've been doing it a long time. Haven't heard the right song connection, yet. In danger of being forgotten.

It was a perfect song for her voice. I thought the "Kiss Me" song sounded almost identical to the original artist, because their voices are in the same tone and range.

For another moment, I thought I could hear Lacey tackle some Dolly Parton tunes. If she managed get through and do a Country week song, she'd be great with a Dolly song, IMHO. Just not Jolene. Please.

The best performance she's given so far -- but that's out of a weak field. I don't know if she can assemble enough last-minute backing to advance, and she's not picking up the Worsters with that number. Shaky ground.

Nice. First time she hasn't gotten a Bleah from me. She sort of blew the last few notes, but other than that, and even with that, very nice.

I don't know what it is but I don't like her or her voice at all. She sounds so contrived to me.

In addition, the sheer volume of make up she has on in hugely distracting. She has pretty eyes but you can barely see them with all the mascara and eyeliner she has caked on.

I Feel The Earth Move--Carole King

As me mum would say, "Lovely Girl". Don't know if she got enough to go further.

Has a Keyboard.

Not sure if it is plugged in or why it sounds like someone is playing it quietly but with a tennis ball.

Randy. Listen Positive. Cool, but didn't feel the vibe. Felt very put on. Nothing special. Sleepy, boring.

Ellen. Is that a guitar? I think we are getting to the top 12, not sure if that was the right song to Wow people with. I don't know if that will make people dial. Not enough.

Kara. I didn't feel like you were competing. Just going through the motions. Carol King was always in the zone. Like you weren't really playing. Do you know?

I was trying to be less corny.

Simon. Start with a positive. I like your hair. It was kind of like request on Friday in a Restaurant. Perform it quite well, but on the most important night chose a simple song and didn't do anything with it. Others look like they are trying harder.

As a guitarist, the original by Carol King ranks amongst my favs (yeah, I'm old, see the '69 House of the Rising Sun note above), but I felt like this performance was a pale imitation of it. Nice try, but...

It's scary that Simon can read my mind a smidge.

I thought she would have fit in at a piano bar.

Needed: a high-voltage live wire.

Got: battery box.

Rhiannon--Fleetwood Mac

Torn between Siohban and Didi. And I'm sure voters will be.

And now I know what Didi had that Katelyn didn't.

A soul. It's like someone stole Katelyn's.

Didi did a great job on that.

Thank you. That's it. I want to like Katelyn but I don't feel any connection to her. I liked kast week's better. She had some feeling there.

Didi...I liked her earlier but everything is starting to sound the same to me. She has certain stylistic things that she does and she does them in nearly every performance. Too many others sucked tonight so she'll probably make the 12 now. The whole came-through- the-fire thing.

Playing the guitar

Will you ever win? Probably not singing like that.

Randy. It was whole lot better than last week. I'm not sure there was a Wow moment. I'd like to ehar you again. Not the best you can do.

Ellen. Yes indeedy didi. Smiling and singing. Lovely performance. Like what you did with it. Always be torn apart.

Kara. One of my favorite moments so far this season. I though you were out of your mind. Sometimes you can surprise us by what you bring with the song. Congratulate you, favorite moment.

Simon. I have to agree with Kara. Head and shoulders above anything else. Proved you are an artist. Had a wow moment, the whole performance.

Mix must be different in the studio than on the TV.

I wrote her off last week, but I'll write her back in. Good performance, good comeback, but I'm still not convinced.

Totally agree with this. But this was the performance I watched twice tonight. I liked it even better the second time.

Pretty perfoemance. Didn't move me too much though.

In one combined word: overpimped.

Smile--Charlie Chaplin

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I am not smiling now. It was weaker than weak. Shouldn't this song have more power behind it?

I think she's a Worstie contender.

I was hoping she would break out in the Take 6 version, but no. Terrible arrangement. She seemed to be in a different place.

Yup, definitely a nuh-uh. As much as she says she loves the song, it's not the one for her to sing. I can easily imagine a good dozen or two other songs she could shine with.

Is the band trying to rush her?

Or is the percussion section playing a different song?

Randy. That is one of my favorite songs. It just didn't work. Way too big for you. Melody so important. Bossa Nova with the band. Like a banquet. Didn't work at all.

Ellen. Supposed to be inspiring. Sad and heavy. You have such a great personality and we didn't see it. you didn't shine. Wrong song to choose.

Kara. They said it. It was all wrong. This was not the night to do that. Did you know.

Paige: It is emotional and I love this song. Hard to sing it, but I love it. Sorry it didn't work.

Simon. Just repeat what everyone said. Arrangement was awful. Holiday Inn 1974. Peanut performance. No one paying attention. So much potential. Have a great voice. No idea who you are. Bad decisions. Could be the end of the road.

Interesting to learn that Chaplin wrote that,

Snore!

You know you're going to have a bad night when the band and makeup people sabotage you at the same time, followed by your taking the microphone and cooperating...

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>Smile--Charlie Chaplin

Paige totally butchered this song! She sang the song like someone had a gun to her head!!!!! Yeah, I appreciate your love for MICHAEL but you can't sing like Michael! There are soooo many upbeat, good songs she could have chosen to sing. Me thinks Ms. Miles is going home!

Wow, six girls in and I'm not rooting for anyone. Siobhan, maybe, but not by much.

Sigh.

Give Me One Reason--Tracy Chapman

OK! Crystal!!!

Agree with Simon. She's the one to beat. She seems like a pro while the rest are floundering.

Playing electric guitar.

Randy. Listen man. this is what this show is about. Love you, love the song, love the honesty.

Ellen. I need new adjectives. Best performance of the night.

Kara. People know who they are. you know what to do. More contemporary, what you would be doing on your record. That is when I get excited.

Simon. You are one million billion percent going to be in the top 12. Most improved. got confidence. Believe in yourself. you are the one to beat.

Well that was great, I still feel she's holding a bit back.

Nice, with the right edge for a blues key song. I kind of wondered where she was going to go with it after the first few bars, then she resolved it and moved into it nicely with a good finish. Overpimped for sure, but at least in her case there's some good reason.

Zzzzzzzzzz... *snort* Wha? Huh? WHOA! Hello!

The girl leaves the rest in the dust. She's the rose among the weeds tonight. Unless Lily sings like cold oatmeal like the rest of them, she might be the only other person to come close to Crystal in performance tonight.

I never want to hear Simon say 'one million billion percent' again.

Beyond that, I can't really judge this one -- I hate that song, so any performance of it has to be incredible just to keep me from hitting the Mute button on general principle. In this case, I just turned away from the remote and twitched.

LOL.

Wonderful. She is clearly among the top two or three, depending on how the others do. So far she's the best.

She has a Bonnie Raitt vibe. Would be interesting to see Crystal to one of Bonnie's songs.

Did anyone take note of the girls' expressions up in the balcony when Crystal was singing? Not.Happy. I wouldn't be either if I was up against her.

I have never purchased an American Idol contenstant's cd, winner or not. I WILL be purchasing Crystal's when it comes out.

I did, actually. I knew I forgot to mention that.
Katelyn especially appeared to be giving a "golf clap" to the music. Lackluster "enjoyment" of Crystal's performance.

Yeah, it was definitley Katelyn who had the biggest sourpuss/poor sport look on her face. For a pretty girl, that attitude made her extremely unattractive.

I got the impression that she was still not well. She gave a soft finish on the guitar and immediately plunked herself down. Didn't even get up when Ryan went over.

She just appeared as if she was completely deflated. Even when the judges were praising her to high heaven.

I think she's still very sick.

I get the feeling she doesn't love being on this show. Can't blame her.

Bring back Rock Star!

Sits with Glow. I was just thinking the other day that with all the harping on bad song choice picks I wish they'd change the format to how they ran Rock Star.

Did I understand Simon to say she was in the hospital due to Diabetes? If so, it is no wonder she doesn't look too perky. She is young, which means she is probably an Insulin dependent diabetic, which means stress is totally screwing with her. She most likely can't get her blood sugars under control. Once she gets out of the competition, and gets on a regular schedule, she will be better. I like her a lot!

I Fall To Pieces--Patsy Cline

Oh my.

Nope, not that hot, dear. Crystal is the queen of the night.

Is that an electric Ukulele?

Just kinda ishy meh to me.

Randy. Love the Mandolin. Love the song, it was hot. In the zone. Well done.

Ellen. Love your voice and style, love you.

Kara. You kinda made Patsy Cline seem current.

Simon. Very Brave picking that song. Didn't have the wow factor. It was cute and quirky. Could have been a risky thing.

Maybe I'm in the minority here... meh for me. Didn't like the key, tone, arrangement or the too-predictable song performance itself. Certainly not something I'd buy or download.

Personally, I would have put down the tea and walked out of the shop.

And she did.

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She and Crystal take the night. I'm inclined to give it to Lilly by a little margin, with Sioban third and Lacey fourth.

They had the instrument mixing screwed up a little with Lilly and with Crystal, at least as it came thru my set. Either a problem with my set or with AI production. Or my ears.

What a song, to do a Patsy Cline song and not come off badly in comparison to the incomparable Cline. I think the Patsy Cline country groove is where she sould be. She did it so well.

That was just beautiful.

picked Paige.

Rosie (post 42) called it first!

Yeah, she'll be lucky to last the week.

Boy, I nailed that one.

My favorite performances of the night were Crystal and Didi. The rest? Maybe Lily and Siobhan behind them, with the rest rounding out the rear of the pack.

21.0 Crystal
7.8 Lacey
2.7 Katelyn
2.3 Siobhan
2.0 Didi
1.4 Lilly
1.0 Katie
0.7 Paige

I'm okay with Katie and Paige leaving...I enjoy Lacey and Didi...don't think either can win but I think both have alot more to bring to the show ...but two of those four well be going I do believe

You are one savory dumpling!

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Did watch last night. Not with y'all, but alone with a Subway sandwich and some chips.

Agree pretty much with what's been said. My favorites last night were:

1. Crystal
2&3 Didi and Siobhan

I should quickly add that it's the first-time I've heard Siobhan and really was impressed with her voice and vibe. She is definitely unique and I like the whole father-daughter musician/singer bonding thing going on. Nice.

Didn't like:

1. Paige
2. Katie
3. Lilly

I don't know what the heck Paige was thinking. There are fifty million Michael Jackson songs she could have sang if she was insistent on doing one. And why sing something that you're choking up on? Plus her voice was all over the place. She was on key and in tune maybe 10 percent of the time. It's a shame because I never got to hear her belt something out and I think she could.

As to who I think should go home Paige, Lacey or Katelyn. I'm basing those selections on previous performances or what I think their potential would be if they hung around. In other words, what they could potentially bring to the table. While Katie did horribly last night and the week before, she's clearly lost that essence of what she was in the auditions. She was exuberant. Positive. Young. Unconquerable. And she's turned into this nervous, trying-too-hard, shaky singer, but I know what I heard in the auditions and her fooling around in those promos. Lacey on the other hand is just not that strong of a singer. I do think she could be a recording star if given the right material that suited her - like last night. Song fit her like a glove, but just on voice alone - she's not that strong a singer. And Lilly ...

Lilly, Lilly, Lilly - I've loved Lilly since her original audition and last night she did something that just may get her in trouble down the road. She tried to be too cute and too original and too different and too everything. The song was horrible for her. It didn't highlight her voice or anything about her. I don't care what the judges said, at points she sounded downright bad! Crystal makes good choices. Really digs in a song and chews it about. Didi finally got back to what she does well, and Lilly jumps off into Different Land. And they primed her to steal the show. She was the last one to sing for heaven's sake! That meant Crystal came on and rocked it and then ... crash! burn! Instead of her seizing the opportunity and stealing the show - sealing her place in viewer's heart and being comfortable in the place she was meant to shine - she threw it all away.

She better take to heart what Simon keeps calling "moments." Just do not pick a song that does not have one! I wanted to take her that mandolin away from her and make her unpigeon-toe her feet and say that I'm not returning it until after the competition. I'm still rooting for her to do well, but I think the tongue bathing went to her head. She better stop with getting too cutesy and get down to singing.

Agree with what you said about Lilly.

Quit bashing the pigeon-toed girl.

signed - Pigeon-toed in Oklahoma

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No offense to pigeon-toed people across the world.

Or to pigeons.