Baby You Can Drive My Car...

First we'll hear songs that the judges chose for them.  

Paula's choice for David Archuleta .. And So it Goes..  This song does showcase David's voice.  Randy said Paula chose a dope song for you.  You are in the zone.. You're in it to win it, baby.  Paula said it was a pure and stunning performance.  Simon said it was very good... no surprises.  Predictable.  Good.  

Randy chose If I Ain't Got You  for Syesha Mercado.  Great choice for Syesha.  Well done!  She did the song justice.  I'm sure Alicia would agree.  Randy said he thought that would work really well for you.  He's happy that she's peaking at the right time.  Paula is very proud that she's the last lady standing there.  And she had to add that she looks stunning.  Simon said she sang that really well.  She didn't change enough notes from the original.  He also said she looked gorgeous.. (I agree... love the dress)   

Simon chose.. First Time Ever I Saw Your Face for David Cook.. (it IS a tough song for a guy to sing.. by Roberta Flack)   He's singing it like a sensitive, touching ballad.  Wow.. he pulled it off.. somehow.  Randy said you could sing anything.. loved the high note.  He wanted him to rock.  Paula said it's about YOU.  He's now her second favorite person that sings it?  Simon said it might be a little bit biased but he thought it was one of his best performances to date.  This is what makes you brilliant.  Round one goes to Cook and Cowell... lol  

Next is contestant choices.  Finally, something THEY chose to sing.   

David Archuleta chose With You..  I like this song...  It's nice to finally see David seeing something young.  The girls are all over it..  This could bring him in some votes!  Better than the first song.  Randy said he applauds the fact that he's singing something new and young but he didn't buy the choice.   Paula said it fits perfect in the tone of his voice.  Great job.  Simon said it was a little bit like a Chihuahua trying to be a tiger.  It's not really you.  (I disagreed, I thought it was good for him)  

Syesha Mercado chose Fever.  Not liking this one as much as the first.  Will Simon say Cabaret?  Randy said very interesting song choice sung amazingly well.  Paula said you look lovely tonight.  She was surprised at the song choice.  (I was. too)  Simon said you will probably regret that decision tomorrow... Yup.. he did it... called it a lame Cabaret performance.  (I'm worried when I think like him)   

David Cook's choice is Dare You to Move?  Welcome to David's world.  It's marketable.. but not for me.  Randy said great song choice.  Performance wise.. not your best.. a little pitchy.  Paula said it felt like he just got to the beginning when you hit the end of the song and she wanted more.  Simon said it's not the best melodic song in the world.  They all had an ok middle round with one more round to go.   

Now songs the producers chose.   

Longer for David Archuleta.  I wish they hadn't chosen this one for him.  It's a yawner.  The producers didn't help him any. A pure ending.. nice.. but still yawn.   Randy said you could sing the phone book.  Another hot one from you.  Paula called it.. lovely.  Simon said he thinks he sang the song very well.  He said the song and lyrics were gooey.  This is something you'd chose for a 90 yr old and you're 17.  (remember the producers did this to him)   

The producers chose Hit Me Up for Syesha Mercado.  This song showcases her voice and energy.  Randy said he could see her doing a song like that... Rhianna esk...  Paula said you did the song very well.  It's not the type of song that defines her.. I'm shocked.. Paula said she doesn't know if it's good enough to get her into the finals!.. WOW that's not like Paula at all... Simon said it's better than the second song, for sure.  He said that song is a little forgettable.   

The producers chose  I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing for David Cook.  This song suits David.  Randy said it was ok for him.  Very predictable.  Paula said...see ya in the finals.  Simon said David Cook wins the night.  (Is that a kiss of death?)   Ok..well to me it looks like the 2 Davids will be with us for the finals.  It won't matter for me who goes home.  It's not like any of them are not worthy to stick around. 

Somebody has to go.   Who do you think will leave? 

See you tomorrow night!