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'American Idol' Recap: Jason, pack your tambourine, man
By April MacIntyre May 7, 2008, 2:06 GMT
05/03/2008 - Jason Castro - © PRN / PR Photos
What an interesting night tonight, as Ryan Seacrest heralds the most contemporary set of songs so far for “Rock ‘n Roll” week.
David Cook sings “Hungry Like the Wolf” by Duran Duran for his first song. I love Cook, but this was an uninspired rendition.
Judges are warm-ish, Randy was not bowled over.
His second song was The Who's “Baba O’Reilly” - he changed up the tempo and really knocked a great performance out of the park.
Randy comes alive. Likes this one better, Paula loves it and Simon was positive too.
Syesha Mercado chose “Proud Mary” by Tina Turner.
The judges, and especially Randy, are effusive about her performance.
Her next song is “A Change is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke.
Randy didn't feel it, or the arrangement either. Paula and Simon both loved it. Syesha is overwhelmed.
Jason Castro tips his hat to Bob Marley with, “I Shot the Sheriff”
Oh boy. Randy calls if Karaoke Marley, Paula winces and Simon ripped him,"atrocious" and butchering it and then blasts Jason for choosing the song.
Jason then performs “Mr. Tambourine Man” by Bob Dylan. Wearing his trademark sheepish grin afterward, Castro acknowledged: "I lost some lines in there; that's kinda bad."
Simon wraps up the sentiment: Time to pack your bags, Jason.
David Archuletta sang “Stand By Me” by Louis Armstrong.
Great performance and he put his heart into it.
All the judges loved it.
David then sings “Love Me Tender.”
Again, the judges love him, especially Paula.
The night's disaster hands down was Jason Castro. Jason forgot some of the lyrics to "Mr.Tambourine Man." He's done.
Will Syesha's tears win over America and help her stay?
Will Cook and Archuleta face off as the last two men standing?
See you after the bloodletting.
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So just because Jason has a unique voice you call it weak? It's a folk voice that he has. He doesn't have a lispy over-produced Archuleta voice, David Cook's album is doing better than Mariah's, and Syesha is in no way unique.
America is stupid and you have just proved that. David Archuleta has forgotten lyrics and so hasn't Brooke. I guess I'd be uneasy on this show as well if the judges were working overtime to get me to go home. One was even critiquing a song that wasn't performed. I'd definitely be done too. I'm sure it is better for Jason in the long-run that he goes home because whoever wins it will be the kiss of death like Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, and Taylor Hicks before.
The judges are there to judge - it's what they do - duh! And they know what they are talking about. They shouldn't be up there sugarcoating, otherwise what's the point. Jason mumbles his way through his songs and just doesn't have a good voice even to sing folk. He keeps acting like it's a big joke to be there or whatever. There are a lot of contestants who didn't actually win the title, but have gone on to be very successful. AI is a good place to showcase talent, and if they are any good, they will be noticed. Look at Daughtry - a great success for one.
Syesha would be good on Broadway, David Cook could be another Daughtry, and David A. could be another great crooner.
America is stupid? Sure hope you don't live here, acid tongue.
Jason chose a lame song and performed it lamely for one. He could've had a guitar player pluck and pick some nice folkey licks there while he clumsily strummed along. ANNND he forgot lyrics...so we now how this works right?
We know how this works ...right?
Is it me, or does he always act like he really doesn't care one way or another?
Jason shoul dhave been gone long ago. Ditto for sad Archuleta.
not David A. - he has a wonderful, rich voice. He isn't sad, he's just 17 - not as mature as the others.
David A. He overdoes everything and butchers songs with drawn out tiring
oooohs and aaaahs and whooaahh whooaahhhs. He is a fantastic parody of an excellent singer. It's almost comical...I was not moved by '' Love me tender'' I was laughing and they powdered his bottom once again.
Listen up folks and mark me here! HE WILL WIN THIS THING. Because it's fixed. I am a singer and I could blow any one of these children away.
The problem is I am 39 years old. So I make my money ( good money)
playing piano bars and fancy restaraunts in NY and Atlantic city...oh GOD the Comps are incredible.
Sure you do........LOL!
I work. I pay bills I own a Harley I owe credit cards. But I'm not in debt or bankrupt. But I am not RICH by no means at all.
Who cares about you, this is about Jason. He didn't act like he really cared whether he won or not. He just wouldn't be ready for the spotlight even if he had a good voice. He needs to stick with small clubs and weddings.
Sorry I can't hear you I don't care about you. POW POW POW that's what a gun sounds like. ??? is a a-hole
He can make good money and make a living as a singer. Doing restaraunts clubs bars and weddings. Like me. That's what I do so...the kid has a chance in the music business. It don't need to be in H-wood you #@CK
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SammieMay 7th, 2008 - 03:22:15
Jason is way out of his element here - he has a weak voice, and it doesn't come through. The other three are great, but it will probably be down to the two Davids who have the most all-around appeal. I think all three should have great futures ahead of them.
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