American Idol Reality TV singing competition, on May featured the four top contestants (David Cook, Syesha Mercado, David Archuleta, and Jason Castro),down from 5 as of April 30, supposidly performing rock 'n roll music. Or at least it was music from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Hmmm. Judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson judged and it was a slightly odd night.
Top 4 Rock and Roll American Idols
From the official American Idol website ahead of the show: "Watch on Tuesday at 8/7c as the Top 4 channel their inner rock stars in an attempt to win viewers' hearts." On Tuesday, May 6 many wondered what the contestants would sing. Most forum posts in the AI website seemed to think David Cook would rock the house and expected Syesha Mercado to do well. Fewer were confident David Archuleta and Jason Castro will be in their comfort zones.
What Did the Idols Sing?
The night was rather odd. David Cook began with an okay version of "Hungry Like a Wolf." His performance didn't show his usual rock flair and his song pick was submarginal; his voice was awesome as usual. On his second song, he sang an great version of "Baba O'Reily" (a.k.a. Teenage Wasteland by The Who).
Syesha Mercado rocked the house with Proud Mary for her first song and did a Sam Cook R&B song last. She sounded and looked great and got mixed reviews. But the second song was not really rock and roll, hense the "oddness."
Jason Castro seemed off, trying a Bob Marley-ish mixed-up version of "Who Shot the Sherriff" and then Bob Dylan's "Tamborine Man." Rock and roll?
David Archuleta was a hit with the judges on both songs. He first sang "Stand by Me" and then "Love Me Tender" in his usual perfect pitch. Not rock... but pretty.
Top 3 Idols
Jason Castro left the show May 7, 2008, leaving David Archuleta, Syesha Mercado, and David Cook as the American Idol 2008 Top 3. It was a bit sad, but according to most online blogs, expected. This leaves a strong top 3 to sing on May 13.
A.I. Ford Commercial Video May 7
Another great Ford commercial ran May 7th, \starring the Top 4. All the Ford commercial videos can be found on the official Idol website. Ford ought to consider making DVDs of the commercials each season, as they are so popular with viewers.
American Idol Free Products, Contests, Videos, and Tour Info
News, videos, free desktop wallpaper, contestant and American Idol items to purchase things may be found at the American Idol website.
Other American Idol Articles and Websites
Where can one go for more Idol information? See these articles: David Cook American Idol 2008, American Idol Teen Birthday Party Ideas, and American Idol David Archuleta 2008.
Check out this David Cook American Idol 2008 website for videos, news and cool photos, all about David cook. There are also fun fan items to purchase.
Also see the website We Love American Idol to watch lots of free videos of David Cook, Syesha Mercado, Jason Castro, and David Archuleta, find Idol products to buy, check out photos of contestants, news, and more. Also on this site, find American Idol party goods for a great pre-teen, tween, or teen birthday party or even some neat gifts for a cool idol mom for Mother's Day!
Janienne Jennrich - Janienne Jennrich, Topic Editor for Kids & Teen Parties and for Hair, is an award-winning freelance writer & webmaster.
