The TOP 13 : Michael Jackson week : the performance

Top 13: Michael Jackson week,
the KING of Pop.

It has taken me a minute to get excited about American Idol this season – Paula’s quitting talk, the extra judge, kicking off finalists…it was too too Idol.

Needless to say the first “real” show testing the kids with songs from Michael Jackson got me back on board..it’s on.

Introduction of the judges (yawn), It aint about them, lets get on with the reason we all watch.

Lil Rounds – (The way you make me feel) ~ is it too early to say she is my favorite to win? I haven’t even heard the other 12 – I’ve skipped most of the season to date but Lil is a “Superstar” in the making. Fun, talented and commanded that stage. She has already won in my book, she was as good as David Cook owning Billie Jean last season. I may have to vote. Simon reminded me why I think the judges are irrelivent at this point and really now until May, they should been seen and not heard. Go Lil!!!

Scott MacIntyre – (Keep the faith)~ How am I supposed to critique the blind guy playing the piano? Kudos for getting this far and I predict NOW he will go far on likability. The performance was okay – the song is more churchlike on the cd but I won’t be the one saying anything bad about the blind guy..at least not yet.

Danny – (PYT)~ I wasn’t ready..wait,.. 3 performances in and I have two favorites. I am already looking for the download on the internetz. Great great great. Danny gets my Elliot Yamin underdawg pick of the season. This man came to sang.

Michael – (You are not alone)~ You can’t “country fry” Michael Jackson. My joyride came to a screeching halt. I may have to play PYT again to get over this one. I didn’t think it was that good. I noticed the judges were a too nice..and it was ackwardly noticeable. He needs a country/broadway week real soon… Bottom 3.

Jasmine – (I’ll be there)~ The number one and two rules of IDOL, stay away from songs previously recorded by Mariah or Whitney. It was good but not great but not bad.

Kris – (Remember the time)~Bye! He wasn’t the worst but he was just Blah for me.

Allison – (Give in to me)~ Most folks won’t know how great that performance was. This was one of MJ’s hidden rock gems and she did a good job.

Anoop - (Beat It)~ Ut oh…Nobody does “Beat it” like Michael…Ouch, No..Whoa, Wow. Anoop got it from the judges and I actually agreed. I was wondering if someone would do this song – it wasn’t a request.

Jorge – (Never can say goodbye)~ Maybe Anoop wasn’t that bad. And Jorge may be saying goodbye. I just noticed this show is too long tonight. Another bad song choice.

Megan – (Rockin Robin)~ OMG! I know I should have stopped and hour ago. This was not good at all. The crow call at the end really was not cute. Michael was 8 when he recorded this..Nuff said.

Adam – (Black or White)~ I am doing my “Oh no Home Alone impression” (He was in the video)..What was that? It brought Paula to tears..I didn’t get it. I didn’t like it..don’t understand the praise..this has to be a joke. Dude was screeching, screaming and wailing….and they liked it? It maybe the end of the DJRR Idol update because I have truly lost my ear. ** I went back after the show ended and watched again…still don’t like it.

This would be a good time to add another note, still not feeling the 4th judge.

Matthew – (Human Nature)~ when dude began, I thought he was Justin Timberfake and in this case that a good thing. This show could end on a good note. He did a great job.

Alexis – (Dirty Diana)~ Who that is?? She sang that better then Michael!I want this version on the IPOD by this morning. Great.

This was actually one of the best IDOL shows in a long time. I may stick around for another few weeks. - until next time, DJRR