David Cook Declared 2008 American Idol

First of all, why in the world was Carly Smithson in the Bottom 3 last week? There's no sense in that kind of bull dooky. I'll do my part to make sure that doesn't happen this week - unless she totally stinks it up. This week our Top Ten will perform a hit song from their year of birth. Yawn.

Ramiele Malubay
1987/Heart/"Alone"
You have to have Amanda Overmeyr type vocals to pull a song like this off. But, alas, Amanda is gone. Some of the notes fall flat for Ramiele but I give her credit for giving it her all. Unfortunately, that means screaming through the "Alone" part of "Alone." Will she fall victim to being the first to perform tonight or will she fall victim to poor song choice? Either way, I'm certain she'll be in the Bottom 3 tomorrow night unless the other nine screw it all up tonight.

Jason Castro
1987/Sting/"How Fragile We Are"
He's celebrating his 21st birthday today. Even though this song is from the year I graduated high school, I don't recognize it all. Still, Jason's voice is beautifully fluid and he won't be going anywhere any time soon - unless this peculiar song choice hurts him.

Syesha Mercado
1987/Stephanie Mills/"If I Were Your Woman"
I started my first job in radio in 1987 - it was an Adult/Top 40 station and I don't ever remember playing this song or that Sting diddy that Jason just performed. Okay, maybe I remember this one a little. I guess she sang it okay. It just didn't do much for me.

Chikezie Eze
1985/Luther Vandross/"If Only for One Night"
Chikezie delivers a solid performance but I'd like to see Chikezie sing like Chikezie and not necessarily like Luther. He didn't make it his own and that could hurt him. Randy seems to agree with me.

Brooke White
1983/Police/"Every Breath You Take"
Starts out rough so she starts over. I've never been able to learn all the words to this song. She's got those down pat but she seems a little flat on the chorus. It's hard to say how this will be received. Definitely not her best. Still, better than most ... and definitely prettier than most. Who else could make such a big mistake in the beginning and still be forgiven by the judges?

Michael Johns
1978/Queen/"We Are the Champions"
He does Queen very well. Not as nice as when he did "Bohemian Rhapsody," but still quite enjoyable. Finally, some good music for my ears tonight. Can I say he has a nice butt? Well, it is my blog reflecting no connection with anything but myself so ... NICE BUTT! Oh, he sang very well too!

Carly Smithson
1983/Bonnie Tyler/"Total Eclipse of the Heart"
BIG BIG SONG CHOICE ALERT! I remember the first time I ever heard this song and I proclaimed it would go to Number 1 in a big hurry. One of my many song predictions to come true. For Carly - EXCELLENT song choice. Randy didn't like it and therefore should be tested for drug use. I must agree with Paula that Carly could do no wrong. Why are they trying to push her out of the competition? I'm so giving all my votes to her and Michael Johns so far!

David Archuleta
1990/David Foster/"You're the Voice"
While it's not his best performance, David is totally feeling this song and looks like he's having a blast performing it. Not my kind of song, whatever song it is, but how can you not love Archuleta?

Kristy Lee Cook
1984/Lee Greenwood/"God Bless the USA"
Smart move going with a country song. But will she properly emote it? If it were the 4th of July, I'd be waving the flag. As it is, she misses a few notes and pitchiness. I have no idea how she will fare this week. Simon loves it and even comments on the smartness of the song choice - seeing as it this is "AMERICAN" Idol!

David Cook
1982/Michael Jackson/"Billie Jean"
He's singing some other's rendition of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean." I'm not crazy about the version but I'm definitely crazy about David Cook. This dude has the vocals, dude, and like, dude, he stands a great chance of being in the Top 3 and potentially our next American Idol. Randy has proclaimed him the winner. Paula is so damned impressed that she stands to deliver her words of actual wisdom. Simon called it brave and amazing. Now we know why he got the "pimp" spot. Crap - now I have to vote for three people. I better get busy!

My picks for Bottom 3 tonight are: Ramiele, Syesha and Chikezie. Who is going home? Probably Kristy Lee - but she doesn't deserve it.

Kimberley Locke performs tomorrow night! Hooray!