With my kids and the dog by my side, we begin another week of American Idol.  It's been tough.  Mediocre performances, and no ugly people to make fun of.  BUT, I have a feeling things are gone turn around this week.
It's 80s week.  Which means that a few of these kids still weren't born and can't tell the difference between Mike Ditka and Mike Dukakis.   
Luke gets us started with a Wham!  It's a fluff song and Luke's voice suits it fine enough, cause he's fluff.  My kids say, "His voice goes high, then low then high again."  The dog licks himself.  But Luke is missing something to bring us back to the 80s….THIS:   

Last week, Lil David played the guitar and sang 'Imagine'  This week he is at the piano depressing us with "Another Day in Paradise".  David will be here another day and another week.    But if he continues this streak of political songs, I'll expect by the time we get to "The '90s"  lil David will be playing the theremin and crooning, "Losing My Religion". 

If there is one person this season that pisses everyone off, it's Danny.   Have you seen his youtube video yet?  Click here.  So how did do tonight?  Actually, his "Tainted Love" isn't bad.  Crazy huh?  Know what else is crazy?  That Danny looks like a pseudo-male version of Jessica Alba.  Of course, even if YOU don't think so, it gives me an excuse to show a picture of Jessica Alba.  Or even say, Jessica Alba.

 
 
In case you haven't heard yet…the news broke on Tuesday that David Hernandez used to be a stripper at a gay bar.  But then again, who hasn't been a stripper at a gay bar?  The only difference between me and David is that he actually was paid, while I did it because it was Saturday night at the Palladium.
But with all the controversy surrounding him, David was unfazed.  His version of Jim Steinman's "It's all coming back to me now" was pretty good.  Steinman of course is the words and music behind the 'Bat Out of Hell' Albums.  Celine Dion's cover of the song is probably the best song she's ever done. 
NOTE:  I have no problem telling you about my stripping, but I did think twice before telling you that I liked a Celine Dion song.
 
It's a smart move that Michael didn't play it uber-safe with an INXS number.  His impersonation of Judd Nelson on the Breakfast Club hit, "Don't you forget about me" was new enough for me.  You play with the bull, you'll get the horns.
 
I've been advocating the ouster of David Cook for 2 weeks now.  However, tonight David shows that he belonged here.  He channels the rock band, Lifehouse with an alternative pop take of Lionel Ritchie's "Hello".  No blind girl sculpting Lionel's face necessary.
 
Stoner Jason sings a song that we could've sworn was from the 90s.  Cheating?  I had to look it up.  Jeff Buckley made the song, "Hallelujah" famous but the original belongs to the legendary Leonard Cohen from 1985.   So, Here's what the kids think about Jason: "I don't know.  I'm gonna say yes because it looks like a girl". 
 
"All the Woman I need" is ChikezieLikeSundayMorning's entry to this round.  He's the only pure soul singer of the group…a throw back to Levert, the OJays and Atlantic Starr.  And he has a bit of personality.  While not a perfect performance, at least he reminds me to sing his "theme song". 
 
All in All…a much improved week.  Only Luke should be an automatic out.  I'd be hard pressed to pick another.  I'd push for Danny but that's just wishful thinking.  Though he doesn't deserve to go, David Hernandez's alter-ego lapdancer might shed the end for him.+++++++++

 

The Glam Girls are set to go and just like the boy's the girls are recounting the most "embarrassing moments". 
My wife reminisces about her's: "There was this one time I went to a nightclub, and I got so hammered that I passed out on the floor.  And when I woke up I was married to you."
 
On we go…Aisa'h braves the dance floor with the first single from Whitney's 2nd album.  When asked by Jason what song this was I said, "I wanna dance with somebody".  Zak misunderstanding says, "Oh me, me, me" and she gets up to grab my hands.  So, wait here while we dance.
 
Ok we are back.  Kady's song is "Who wants to live forever" from the movie, Highlander.  Based on this performance Kady will not be immortal, will not be there for the Gathering and will not feel the Quickening.  Simon is right.   She shows no personality on stage. 
 
How many people hated Amanda last week?  Was it the nicotine vocals that could carry her wayward son or the bride of Frankenstein-do?  Amanda is back to her roots with Joan Jett's "I hate myself for loving you".  I enjoyed it.  Btw, Rumors are floating about nude photos of Amanda.   Stay tuned.
 
iCarly (the 'i' stands for Ireland) has been the most consistent female singer.  She picks Cyndi Lauper's "I Drove all night" which a song I'm not a fan of (in fact I thought it was a song by Roxette).  Carly is safe but I'm telling you right now she won't win this competition.  Hate to say it but…no female older than 23 has ever won, and Carly is 28.
 
What is up with Kristy Lee's red tongue?  Every week her tongue is a different color.  Is it a throat spray she's taking?  Or is she an Iguana?  But America might be sticking its tongue at Kristy Lee since her slightly country-version of "Faithfully" was weak.
 
"Against All Odds" changed the Oscars Awards Presentations when they didn't ask Phil Collins to sing his own song.  Since then the Oscars have tried to have the original artist perform on the award show.  Why do I mention this?  Cause Ramiele is about the same height as an Oscar statute.  Maybe the eventual winner will hold her in her/his hand and say, "I did this for you Phil!"
 
The best performance of the night belonged to Brooke.  I finally figured out… She is the heir-apparent of Juice Newton.  Sitting there in the spotlight, with just a guitar accompanying her, Brooke has a lot of color in her voice.  It cracks just the right way and it's memorable.  Just like she's playing with the 'Queen of Hearts'.
 
Syesha says she is "Saving all her love for me".  Aww.  How sweet!  The girls are not impressed and want to know what a Whitney Houston is. 
 
Based on the night: Amanda, Brooke, iCarly are safe.  Everyone else could go.
 
Prediction:  Kady and Ramiele