American Idol May 16th “Three Singers, Three Songs, Three Chances”

American Idol May 16th “Three Singers, Three Songs, Three Chances”

Back to Celebrity Spider Web News Updates Back to CelebritySpider.com Find out more about American Idol

American Idol May 16th “Three Singers, Three Songs, Three Chances” 5/17/06

Get American Idol Live Tickets

By Marcus

The first three songs were selected by the star maker himself, Clive Davis, who has made dreams come true for over forty years. And you can bet your entire year’s gasoline budget that each of the three hopefuls want to produce with Clive. So, how did they do? Here is my recap, song by song:

Elliott’s “Open Arms” was as refreshing as an uncorked bottle of Sonoma Valley summer wine. It was delightful, tasty, and full of flavors. Okay, a little weak at the end, but until then he was spot on. He has finally found a level of professionalism and self-confidence that has been eluding him for weeks.

And then Katharine sang “I Believe I Can Fly.” Well, she flapped her wings as she tottered to the nest’s edge, but she could not make that leap of faith. She stayed safe in her nest. Safe but not flying and not entertaining. Could she recover with song number two?

Taylor ’s “Dancing in the Dark” finally stripped away his wedding style pranks and antics and allowed us to finally see his talent. And even his dance with Paula only added to his natural ability to entertain. Well done, Taylor .

For the next three songs, the three judges make the picks. Paula selected “What You Won’t Do For Love” for Elliott. It was okay but not in the same league as his first song. He was relaxed and attentive, but his performance was certainly not memorable.

Simon selected “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” for Katharine and she outshined the rainbow itself. She has found the true meaning of singer as a performer instead of singing for family and friends. We were enchanted and well rewarded. She left Judy Garland’s style and found her own groove. With her sparkling piercing eyes and wet lipped smile, she has the entire package and is ready for stardom.

Randy selected “You Are So Beautiful” for Taylor . Well, I will put this as gently as I can, it was plain ugly. Lost and swallowed words, grimaced facial movements and an overall appearance of anguish added to his discomfort.

Finally, the last three songs were hand-picked by the contestants themselves. Here was their final opportunity to have total and complete control over what they performed. They needed to select what may be considered as their signature song. A song that will make them remembered and wanted and loved by the audience. Well, how did they do? Did they make the right selection and did they sing it with every beat of their hearts?

Elliott started off with “I Believe To My Soul.” His performance reminded me of a backyard picnic. The steaks were grilled a little too long cooking out most of the juices. The wine was flat and it rained. Elliott, you failed to deliver the meal.

Katharine sang “I Ain’t Got Nothing But The Blues.” For me, the blues are about life, the hard daily life that grinds out the pleasure and the hopes likes waves crashing on a reef. She over sang it. She tried to hard. She was not comfortable and neither were we with her performance. She didn’t sing the blues, she sang grays and dark browns.

And then we have the Wayne Newton of the wedding singers. That is, Taylor singing “Try a Little Tenderness.” His voice was as was shallow as a stagnant pond. His range is limited as a par three golf course and how he has remained on this show for so long is numbing.

Okay, three up and three to be voted upon by you, the American fans. Do the right thing and think before you vote. Ask this “for whom would I pay $250 a ticket?”