Then and Now, Now and Then and we get two songs each tonight, this could be a bumpy ride.
I saw the song list.I'm not sure you're going to live.
I have a migraine, death might be a welcome relief.
You have a migraine and you're watching this? I'm guessing your oven is electric. Come on: is being the first person on the planet to suffer Death By Joshua really that important?
Oven is electric.
Beginnings and ending the end is where we start from. A new beginning for all.The end is nigh.
Can't begin tonight's show without acknowledging the passing of Dick Clark, we blame him for AI's existence. He's in a better place, telling Ryan to get on with the show. Gee thanks Dick.
Because we normally never try to shove 21 minutes of content into a two hour show.
Rolling In The Deep - Adele
Starts off a Capella. Two drummers on stage.S. Finally came out of your shell and ruffled your feathers. I can't judge it.
J. I'm so happy, no thinking, forgot and just sang that song. You did it.
R. It was close to perfect. A couple notes pitchy, first time you have feeling. Very well done.
If Steven can't judge anything why is he on the show?
Because he fits so perfectly with the other two who can't judge anything either?
I'm beginning to think it is a cry for help, please get me off this show, I can't do the job.
I think Steven is over this gig.
Gets the Coke Interview and Ryan calls his sister up, and a bit of her hair color rubbed off on his bangs.Bad Romance - Lady Gaga
Egad this rehearsal is bad. Colton refuses to change anything for anyone.
How can he stand on legs that skinny. Is the band supposed to look like they are loosened up straight jackets.That was bad, and not in a bad romance kind of way. More of a bad first date.
R. So in the zone, may not have been the greatest performance, love to see your interpretation. Key low in the verses, that is the pay off for the chorus.
J. Parts I just love, parts where got a tiny bit low, but even in those parts it didn't matter.
S. You gotta get low to get high. I'm not sure what I loved more, the band, etc. Gotta take risks.
So there was no singer in the country with anything to pimp this week?By the way, did anyone ever mention whether tomorrow was single or double elimination? It's been the best-kept secret since the contents of Steven's party pack.
It's a single. AI finale is always the Thursday before Memorial Day which is 5/24...Seabiscuit confirmed this when he said that Skylar could be singing on 5/23April 19 7 to 6 Elise gone
April 26 6 to 5 Hollie gone
May 4 5 to 4 Jessica or Joshua gone Shocker!
May 11 4 to 3 Joshua or Jessica gone Shocker!
May 18 3 to 2 Skylar or Colton gone
May 24 2 to 1 WGWG5 is crowned
Thankee. I figured they'd push the panic button with Jermaine gone, and your logic (Logic? This show? Logic?) looks sound.Really got faith in the Worsters, don'tcha?
You are like Etch A Sketch. Everyone else is apparently riding their fan bases, except hereNo One - Alicia Keys
Extra fan for Elise tonight.J. What we push others to do, you do so naturally, first goosies of the night. When you smile when you sing your eyes come alive.
S. I love you lots. Sang your tushie off.
R. This is a great song, sang it great. Stayed with the melody for a change. Great lesson in restraint for you.
You are like Etch A Sketch.He wants to shake her violently until he's wiped out everything she's ever created?
U Got It Bad - UsherGreat Momentum, might pick up new fans says Jimmy.
Odd collection of instruments on stage with him.Standing O, Why? Really? For that???
J. Yes Yes Yes
S. I feel like a chump you fool us. We never know what we will get.
J. That was so sexy. To take that song and do what you did with it. Love when you show that side of you.
R. I smile every week that I see you. I love it that this year we have a true artist. Tries to be original and himself. Don't listen to anybody. You are Da Bomb.
I dunno. He already picked up the Worsters. Who's left?
I kind of like him, in that non-descript, Kris Allen kind of way.It is impossible to pause the DVR when he is performing, and not catch his face in a bizarre contortion!
Fallin' - Alicia KeysJimmy tells her to blow our minds.
So far the only thing I find mind blowing is that anyone thinks this is an age appropriate song for a teenager and that she could emotionally connect with this song especially when Jimmy said something about having fun.I never thought of this as a fun song.
S. Jessica (he has stank face) When Talent like yours, you can get mad at a song. The passion that you release. Everyone now knows you can sing.
J. She's just a little baby, the way you play with songs, insane, so glad you are still here.
R. So the right thing and I hope America votes. I don't know if you know how good you really are. Girl blew the box out of the song, yo.
I just received a one-word text: Umbrellas? Since this came from someone who's still sticking with the show and has a habit of texting during it, I'm assuming this has something to do with Jessica. Was Steven showering her with that much saliva?
I'm not watching that closely but this is the Worster's comment that may indicate a visual during the performance.Oh my lord, WTF hot mess styling is that? LMFAO @ Poltergeist umbrellas!
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She has a good voice, but right now, I can't stand to watch her, and it has nothing to do with her.
Born This Way - Lady Gaga The Country version she did.
Oh dear gawds. Kiss your fanbase goodbye. They are neither going to understand nor forgive that. Her performance doesn't matter: I think she's B3 this week just from pissing that many people off.
Violinist following her around, too many knee bends.J. I love that version, a more perfect song for you does not exist. Crazy, three weeks in a row.
S. I'm glad you were born that way. Giving the other girls a run for their money. Lot of people vote country, I loved it.
R. That crossover appeal, is it country is it Gaga, so beyond ready.
I Believe - FantasiaKeeping the Mantasia meme alive.
R. One of the most gifted singers, what I love you do the ballads and the up tempo and do all the runs. Restrained yourself, mark of true growth.J. Cutie, you leave it all on the stage. All of you, your eyes are tearing your throat is bulging. Beautiful.
S. A stepping stone to winning the whole thing, nothing to say anymore.
your eyes are tearing your throat is bulgingnothing to say anymore
I wish I could blame these transcripts on drugs I took. But alas, I really don't have any of the good stuff even with the migraines.
Special message from across the pond. Liverpool Football Club.Second half, based on Soul Train.
Son Of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
R. You dug in for that last, I will not be outdone, you worked it out. Liked this better than round 1.J. Did really great, showing a new composure, you are showing us.
S. I see you too, I heard it first, can push it even more. Got the vehicle.
September - Earth Wind & FirePlaying the piano
S. Gotta find the just right song, voice more powerful.J. I love that song, did such a different arrangement, find the songs that fit into who you are.
R. Wasn't the perfect song to do this with. Maybe flipped a little Wayne song, contrast, sound good, not exciting.
Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye.
J so hard for me to critique, you don't like to show emotion too much, like to see more of thatS. Broke a few more hearts, this is the competition where you got to find the songs that connect.
J jumps in again, and chances of getting done on time plumment.
R. Kind of oversang that song, drops the wrong name, and finally gets the right name in his ear piece.
Don't want to see Elise singing this song.
In The Midnight Hour - Wilson PickettNo guitar.
R. Exactly what you need, you let the song breathe, don't know how to do it another way. Be who you are.
J. Want to do that little step with you. It is the soul. Spontaneous, from the soul, it's great.S. Loves you because of who you are, brilliantly awkward.
Kris Allen in the houseTry A Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
S. You've done it again, appreciate you stepping out.J. Got some of your alter ego. BB Chez. Gotta really start pushing. Vocal ability is so great.
R. Where grow now, connecting with the lyric. Transference of emotion.
Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Violinist chased her down the stairs.And I'm off to bed, Have the spoiler for the last song so I'll post that.
Hope you feel better soon!
Feeling better this morning, thanks for filling in!
R - This is interesting. You and Philip have no problem connecting, you just come out and do what you do. Every time you come out on stage, it's a party.J - The girls out front get into you right away. They like your spunkyness; we like your spunkyness. You're doing a great job, should be really proud.
S - You are a wild horse that refuses to be tamed. You are just something else.
A Change Is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke based on spoiler
Ryan and Randy change places for the intro.S - You have stretched your voice to the limits of soul. There was restraint in the beginning, and that's what made it so big when it popped. Your voice climbs inside everybody.
J - We know how you can sing. When you come out and you hold back on us and then you let it go. Please, America, don't send this boy home.
R - Yo, what a perfect song for you. You took your time, let it marinate, then burst open at the end. The talent this season is better than any show on TV.
The talent this season is better than any show on TV.Kind of makes you wonder just how many lightning rods can be on one roof.