Tonight we were treated with performances from the 500-track Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll catalog. Did the Idols rock or did they just roll?
1. David Archuleta – Stand by Me (Ben E. King) and Love Me Tender (Elvis Presley)
Okay, that “Beautiful Girls” snippet was a bit corny for me but it’s evident that David stole the night with very strong song choices coupled with his trademark soothing vocals.
2. David Cook – Hungry Like the Wolf (Duran Duran) and Baba O’Riley (The Who)
The first one was so-so but David certainly came back with a really great performance on the second take. I personally think Baba O’Riley is the night’s best.
3. Syesha Mercado – Proud Mary (Tina Turner) and A Change is Gonna Come (Sam Cooke)
Syesha’s Proud Mary was just okay and a tad shrieky. I really really loved A Change is Gonna Come though. I liked that she started it with that high note.
4. Jason Castro – I Shot the Sheriff (Bob Marley) and Mr. Tambourine Man (Bob Dylan)
Jason is so out of the competition. I thought he was gearing up for a fight with the last song until he screwed the lyrics. And was it just me or did he actually mouth “Don’t vote” while Ryan was announcing his numbers?
I can’t believe we’re just two weeks shy of the big finale. I’m hoping for a Davids face-off.
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