On to the top three. Does anybody still care? And has the show really gone downhill, or am I just jaded after nine seasons? (Probably a combination of both.)
Also, my internal clock once again thinks I ought to be asleep by now. This is gonna be interesting.
Two songs apiece, one chosen by them, one chosen by the judges.
Contestants' Choice
Casey, "OK, It's Alright With Me" (Eric Hutchinson) [on acoustic guitar]
Pleasant. Nothing special. Not a good choice for the top 3.
Crystal, "Come to My Window" (Melissa Etheridge) [on acoustic guitar and harmonica]
Perfectly fine, but too much of a safe choice for her. Liked the harmonica, though!
They're zipping through these. I blame the four-judge format. (I'm guessing the homecoming footage will be in tomorrow night's show.)
Lee, "Simple Man" (Lynyrd Skynyrd) [on acoustic guitar]
First round goes to Lee. No contest.
Judges' Choice
Casey, "Daughters" (John Mayer), chosen by Randy and Kara [on electric guitar]
Yawn. (Bad song choice, you two.)
Simon's trying not to come out and say "Randy and Kara made a terrible song choice."
Crystal, "Maybe I'm Amazed" (Paul McCartney), chosen by Ellen [no guitar!]
...okay, I was skeptical about this one -- and this performance makes me miss Siobhan terribly -- but that was actually pretty good. And she does get Brownie points for ditching the guitar.
Lee, "Hallelujah" (Leonard Cohen), chosen by Simon [on acoustic guitar]
It is impossible to hear this song without comparing it to umpteen other versions.
This arrangement is a bit rushed and a bit overwrought... but given the time constraints, I think he actually pulled it off. (But his first song was better.)
By all rights, tonight's order should be Lee, Crystal, Casey. But we'll see!
Posted by Shmuel at May 18, 2010 8:59 PM