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Welcome. Hey, guys.
Good evening. Welcome.
Good to have you with us. It is a very big week for us on the show.
Tomorrow night, we will be taking a break from the competition
To bring you our idol gives back charity special.
It will be an unbelievable evening.
We are counting on you to join us.
On thursday night, we will be back with the results of tonight's voting.
These three are with us all the way.
Say hi to randy jackson.
Paula abdul.
And of course, simon cowell.
Let's hear it for your american idols!
Good evening, guys.
Tomorrow night, they will be manning the phones
And taking your pledges.
Tonight, they are singing to stay on the show.
Because it is a special week, tonight's theme is inspirational songs.
Let's see. Michael johns,
He is up first.
???I'm singing "dream on."
It is inspirational week.
I think the message that "dream on"
Has is pretty universal.
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I'm ???
I think it is really a positive message.
That if you dream it and you are willing to work,
You can achieve it.
I really???
* every time i look in the mirror *
* all these lines on * * my face getting clearer *
* the past is gone *
* it goes by *
* like dusk to dawn *
* isn't that the way *
* everybody's got their dues * * in life to pay *
* sing with me * * sing for the year *
* sing for the laughter * * sing for the tears *
* sing with me * * if it's just for today *
* maybe tomorrow * * the good lord will take you away *
* yeah, dream on *
* dream on dream on *
* dream until your dreams come true *
* dream on dream on dream on *
* dream on *
Michael, check it out, baby.
So i really believe that
This is one of the important weeks for us, man.
This is one of the important weeks on the show.
Because i mean, you guys are telling us who you really are.
I'm now looking to see who could win the thing. Right?
I thought that was a pretty good song choice for you.
But it had site pitch problems to me.
I still don't believe that is who...
I'm not...
I don't buy you are any way like an aerosmith.
That is not the singer you are to me.
It was all right for me.
- You know what??? - ???
- I had to do it. - I mean,???
... wait a minute. With all the songs to choose?
You could do whatever you want.
I'm here living in america. Dreams can come true.
It is happening. ???
Let me just add,
But this show is about being the best singer.
Undiscovered talent we can find. Not about dreams.
- Being the best singer. - Okay
- Are we done, randy? - Yes.
About singing???
I couldn't disagree more. ???
First of all,
I think it was a perfect song for you to pick.
And i have to tell you, you sound as good as you look.
And the high notes that you hit,
I think my chihuahuas are going to join you on stage.
Yeah.
- That's ??? - You were unbelievable. ???So perfectly.
Thank you.
Okay. Some dreams to chihuahuas. Only???
You know what? Michael,
I thought it was a good performance.
Why i'm slightly ....
Why i'm slightly with randy on this, though,
Is i don't like it when you do an impersonation of a rock star.
I'll prefer it with the more kind of blues, r&b thing
???Like we heard last week.
So why wasn't i jumping out of my seat?
I thought it was a little bit wanna-Be-Ish.
- No way! - So ???
- I agree. - ???Not a wanna-Be.
Not a wanna-Be.
What america wants to know, simon,
How did your chihuahuas react to that?
I don't have any chihuahuas.
???
High cool, what was the message you wanted to send with that song?
Look, it is about like, you know, ???
Struggling hard for many years.
Finally, we are on the stage now.
It is like, you know, dreams are coming true every night.
It is amazing.
Paula agrees with you. America, do you agree?
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Quick break now. We'll be right back with syesha and jason live.
Hang on.
Welcome back to "american idol."
Syesha mercado is with us right now.
Up next here.
So you were very close with r ooh my, huh?
She left us last week.
Yes.???
???Have you spoken to her?
Yeah. She is really exhausted.
???She is in new york right now.
- Well, hey, ramy, we miss you. - Hey girl
Sorry to see you go.
She is the only one that really got me.
- My craziness. - Hopefully, they get you.
- ??? - ???Are you ready to do it?
- Yes. - Let's see what syesha is going to perform for you live.
Tonight i'm singing "i believe" by fantasia.
Pretty much what this song means to me,
If you believe in yourself, anything is possible.
You can do anything. I first starts with you.
This week is pretty much about giving back.
My song "i believe," there is a lyric that says
It is the love and the hope that saves the world.
It inspires you to give back in your own way.
For me, that is music.
* have you ever reached a rainbow's end *
* and did you find your pot of gold *
* ever catch a shooting star *
* and tell me how high did you soar *
* ever felt like you were dreaming *
* just to find that you're awake *
* and the magic that surrounds you *
* will lift you up and * * guide you on your way *
* i can see it in * * the stars across the sky *
* dreamt a hundred * * thousand dreams before *
* now i finally realize *
* you see i've waited all my life *
* for this moment to arrive *
* and finally yeah *
* i believe in the impossible *
* if i reach deep within my heart *
* overcome any obstacle *
* won't let this dream fall apart *
* see i strive to be the very best *
* shine my light for all to see *
* cause anything is possible *
* when you believe yeah *
* i believe *
I have to give you credit again.
You took on another one this week.
??? Fantasia one of the best singers to ever grace that stage.
- That is my idol. - I get it.
She has that special connection
That i didn't find with this with you.
But it was okay. It was okay.
Just okay.
The special connection...
From the word go, when she says the first word,
It has all of this attitude.
I felt no connection with you. You were singing. You have range.
You can't compare her to...
??? Are you saying that i didn't connect personally?
??? This is turning into the randy jackson hour tonight.
I can only compare if you sing fantasia songs. ???
That is the only one i know.
She sang the living daylights out of it.
She did.
??? Fantasia is her idol.
Right.
Not many people can take on songs like.
That fantasia has her own unique style.
??? You made it all your own a little bit.
You know what? I just think hands down,
This is one of your most shining nights.
Thank you, paula.
It was beautiful.
Look, syesha, to be fair,
Of course, there is going to be a comparison.
She sang that song when she won the competition.
I know.
So technically, i thought you sang it very well.
- However, however, - Yes.
What it lacked for me was that big, big weight of emotion
Which i got when fantasia sang it.
Of course, there is going to be a comparison.
Last week you did whitney.
This week you did fantasia.
I want to find out who you are all about.
Exactly.
???You did sing it very well.
Thank you.
??? Okay.
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Up next, jason castro.
I'm singing "somewhere over the rainbow."
Not the traditional version.
??? A guy from hawaii
Did it with a ukulele.
It is ???
About hope and dreams and dreams coming true.
That is kind of what this week is all about.
We are trying to make a difference.
Make a change in the world.
You know, dreams do come true.
I would ???
* somewhere *
* over the rainbow *
* way up high *
* and the dreams * * that you dreamed of *
* once in a lullaby ii ii *
* iii *
* somewhere over the rainbow *
* blue birds fly *
* and the dreams * * that you dreamed of *
* dreams really do come true ooh ooooh *
* ooh *
* someday i'll wish upon a star *
* wake up where the clouds * * are far behind *
* me ee ee eeh *
* where trouble melts * * like lemon drops *
* high above the chimney * * tops thats where *
* you'll find me oh *
* somewhere over the rainbow *
* bluebirds fly *
* and the dream that you dare to *
* to dream really do come ture ooh ooooh *
* oh yes, dream come ture *
I tell you what.
Dude, jason castro is back in the hunt.
That was the hottest so tonight right there!
That was blazing molten hot.
I was just saying to simon that
You have the most definitive sound.
And the guitar.
- That is such a great thing. - ???
Honest to god.
It was the perfect song.
I love that version of the song. You did a great job.
Jason, this is this version which is by israel somebody, right?
???The first time i heard it, i wasn't sure.
Second time, loved it.
Third time, fantastic.
Let's leave it right at that. Give out the numbers.
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- Thank you very much. - Thank you
Fantastic. Good.
All right. We will take a break.
When we come back, kristy lee cook live. Hang on.
Welcome back to "american idol" live.
Itunes is the only place you can download performances
By your favorite contestants. So do it.
And now here is a girl who is determined
To stay out of the bottom three this week.
Kristy lee cook.
Tonight i'm going to be singing a song called "anyway" by martina mcbride.
It has a verse that means a lot to me.
Basically, saying how you pour out your soul
And give everything you have.
If people don't like it, you do it anyway.
Because it is right.
It basically is just a really inspirational verse for me.
It is telling me not to give up, to give it my best shot.
No matter what happens, it will work out.
* you can love someone * * with all your heart *
* for all the right reasons *
* in a moment they can * * choose to walk away *
* love 'em anyway *
* god is great *
* but sometimes life ain't good *
* and when i pray *
* it doesn't always turn out * * like i think it should *
* but i do it anyway *
* i do it anyway *
* you can pour your soul out singing *
* a song you believe in *
* that tomorrow they'll * * forget you ever sang *
* sing it anyway *
* yea, sing it anyway *
* yeah, yeah! *
* i sing * * (i sing) *
* i dream * * (i dream) *
* i love * * (i love) *
* anyway *
You know what?
There were a couple of pitch moments. You know what?
I loved that, actually. That was really good for you, i thought.
Really good.
I think you should leave the pitch moments alone now.
The verses were a little pitchy, though.
Trying to keep it real.
- Kristy lee cook. - Would your chihuahuas have liked that?
???
???You outdid yourself tonight. This was your best by far.
Isn't it easy, it is so easy singing songs
That inspire you.
I remember when martina mcbride sang this on the stage.
- Excellent. - Thank you.
Simon cowell, please.
Nothing like being put in the slightly awkward position
After that, is there, kristy?
I mean, how can i criticize that?
Fine, okay.
Randy made a point earlier on.
With a choice this broad,
You have an opportunity to show
Who you really are as an artist.
And i thought you were very, very good, indeed.
Kristy lee cook.
I also think tonight,
You look like a star tonight, kristy.
- Thank you. - I loke that.
Wow,???I guess.
Yeah,???That is smart.
You know, you are appealing to your audience.
It was a smart choice of song.
- ???Forget - Good on you.
You sang it unbelievably.
Well, not unbelievably.
It was good.
Okay, ok.??? Go back.
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Well-Done.
- Thank you, kristy lee cook. - Thank you ryan.
Another break.
When we come back,
We are powering it up with david cook
And carly smithson live.
Back with you on "american idol."
News about tomorrow night's show.
My space is giving you another way to donate to idol gives back.
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And ??? Finale
Mike ???From fox, he hired us all.
Trying to make you proud.
The real dark lord of "american idol."
- Yeah, mike darnell. - Mike darnell.
- You think?? - Right???
America wants david cook right now.
Go ahead.
The song i'm singing this week is "innocent."
From my favorite band, our lady of peace.
The message ?? For me is that
Everybody has a good side.
And you have to embrace it to try to
Be comfortable in your own skin in this world. So..
You know, it is one of those songs that speaks to me.
The message is pretty clear.
And i really like what it tries to convey.
You know, everybody has a good heart at the end of the day.
* tina's losing faith * * in what she knows, *
* hates her music, * * hates all of her clothes, *
* thinks of surgery * * and a new nose, *
* every calorie is a war *
* and while she wishes * * she was a dancer, *
* and that she'd never * * heard of cancer, *
* she wishes god would * * give her some answers *
* and make her feel beautiful *
* i remember feeling low, and i*
* remember losing hope, and i *
* remember all the feelings * * and the day they stopped *
* we are, we are all innocent, *
* we are all innocent *
* we are, we are, *
* we are, we are all innocent *
* we are all innocent, * * we are, we are *
* one day, *
* you'll have to let it go, *
* you'll have to let it go *
* no, one day, *
* you'll stand up on your own *
* stand up on your own, *
* yeah *
* we are, we are all innocent *
All right. Yo, baby.
Check it out.
I mean, you know, i'm a huge fan of yours.
I mean, every week you have been like throwing it down.
Right?
I'm not sure this was one of your strongest weeks right here, man.
I didn't...i didn't quite i didn't quite get it tonight.
Cause you have been so good every other week.
I didn't quite get it tonight. It fell short for me.
And tonight was no exception of
You being so good i think that...
You are so well-Defined as being the whole package.
The whole package.
- I like the jacket. - You got it all.
You are it.
And i believe in you so much. I can't...
- You were so great. - Thank you, paula.
David, i didn't like this performance very much at all.
I thought it was it,
I thought it was a ???Little pompous.
- Pompous? - Yeah.
I didn't like the white jacket in???.
- I like the white jacket. - Did you???
You know, and, david, you know,
We say this week after week after week.
Originality, choice of song,
And something you are going to remember in two or three days.
And this for me, the weakest performance in the last...
Calm down.
I'm not going to touch you.
It just wasn't anywhere near as good as the last two weeks.
- Yeah. Yeah, that's true. - I'm sorry.
???
David cook ??.
Different points of view.
Paula, you were on your feet.
A different elevation watching that song.
I also. I caught something
That you may have done that is very inspirational on your hand.
- Give back. - Okay.
Alright, that was a nice thing to do.
Alright???Here we go.
Ok???
- That's a nice thing to do. - ????
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Thank you, mr. Cook.
- Thank you. - Good to????
Up next, carly.
This week, i'm singing "the show must go on" by queen.
The lyrics of the song are very inspirational to me.
All about the fact that life must go on.
And no matter how??? ??Road.
You choose every moment of your life
And make every moment count.
I watched freddy murphy on live aid
When i was a little girl.
And never ever thought that i would be a part
Of something like this ever.
And i'm just so happy to be here
And be a part of idol gives back.
* empty space, *
* what are we living for, *
* abandoned place, *
* i guess we know the score *
* on and on, *
* does anybody know * * what we are looking for *
* another hero, *
* another mindless crime, *
* behind the curtain, *
* in the pantomime *
* hold the line, *
* does anybody want * * to take it anymore *
* the show must go on, *
* inside my heart is breaking, *
* my makeup may be flaking *
* but my smile, still stays on *
* my soul is painted * * like the wings of butterflies, *
* fairy tales of yesterday * * will grow but never die *
* i can fly my friends *
* the show must go on, *
* i'll face it with a grin, *
* i'm never giving in *
* on with the show, * * with the show *
* the show must go on *
Okay.
It started out good.
In the middle, got a little pitchy
When you hit the high notes.
It ended up okay.
It was just okay for me.
It was disconnected for me.
Didn't quite hit the mark.
Another big tiger to take on.
????
There is something i'm actually going to agree with a little bit.
Not to the extent.
But your voice, as always, is totally,
I think, pretty perfect.
I just didn't feel the connection.
I didn't feel engaged with you.
And i usually am.
And so your voice sounded amazing, though, that i...
A big old voice. But...
Carly, you look good.
Yes, she does.
- Wow. - Wow.
A compliment from simon. ???
Get that out of the way.
I thought it was an unusual choice of song tonight. Carly.
And i'm being honest with you.
I think you oversang it
To the point where you almost ???
You did lose control of the song towards the end.
And it actually came over strangely, as quite an angry performance.
Which kind of felt out of kilter with the evening.
So, i think, again, you have chosen the wrong song.
And you actually might be in bit trouble after tonight.
Carly smithson,
Praising the wardrobe.???
How did you feel when you were singing that?
I saw his face. Then i lost it in the middle of the song.
That will throw anybody off.???
I saw his face sitting there.
Don't blame me, carly.
- Simon, this was your fault. - No, it is not.
- It was not my fault. - It was my fault.???
Carly, you have to know there is a whole audience here.
Of course, of course.
Billions of people are watching that are connected with you.
- Of course, of course. - Look at me, ryan, and paula.
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Thank you very much. Good luck. Okay?
Thank you, ryan.
We will take a break. In a few moments,
David archuleta live.
Back with you on "idol."
More about our charity show tomorrow.???
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Tomorrow night, idol gives back. Be here for that.
David archuleta is with us right now.
And it's been an unconventional week in terms of preparation
Because of all the shows we have this week.
Yeah. It's been pretty crazy this week. It's been a blast.
When have you prepared for this song tonight?
I usually practice late at night or early in the morning.
I hope i don't wake up the neighbors or anything.
I get pretty loud.
You need to practice sometimes.
Good luck tonight. David archuleta.
This week, i had a hard time picking an inspirational song
Because there are a few i was thinking about.
I wasn't sure which one to sing.
I went through a few of them. When i came to "angels,"
Something about that song, ???
I knelt so strongly about the music.
???The message in the song.
Despite what you are going through,
There is the light at the end of the tunnel.
* i sit and wait *
* does an angel *
* contemplate my fate *
* and do they know *
* the places where we go *
* when we're grey and old *
* 'cos i've been told *
* that salvation *
* lets their wings unfold *
* so when i'm lying in my bed *
* thoughts running through my head *
* and i feel that love is dead *
* i'm loving angels instead *
* and through it all *
* she offers me protection *
* a lot of love and affection *
* whether i'm right or wrong *
* and down the waterfall *
* wherever it may take me *
* i know that life wont break me *
* when i come to call *
* she wont forsake me *
* i'm loving angels instead *
* i'm loving angels *
* instead *
All right, check this out. Check this out.
You know what i loved about this performance?
Other than this is an amazing song.
When you did that little thing at the end
Where you stopped and did those runs,
That is the david archuleta, dude, that i love.
That was your hottest moment the whole season.
Crazy! Crazy hot!
Loved it.
Thank you.
You know what?
That sums it up for me. Fantastic.
David, best song choice of the night so far.
I mean, why this song?
It has never been a hit here. It is amazing.
This is one of the best pop songs in my opinion written.
I'm not going to say it was your best vocal, however, though.
I thought it was a bit nasally.
I thought the end was better than the beginning.
No.
David, i'm nitpicking here.
Because you are going to sail through to the next round.
You need???
David archuleta.
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Thank you, man. Congratulations.
Another break now.
Brooke closes the show with some carol sing after this.
Welcome back to "american idol."
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Don't be nervous. Brooke white is up.
You don't have to sing. Don't worry.
Tonight i'm going to sing "you've got a friend."
A lot of people know it by james taylor.
Carol king actually wrote the song.
???
???That whole album pretty much inspired me to want to do music.
This song "you've got a friend," i sang in a talent show
With two of my best friends.
The song has a lot of meaning to me. It is another feel-Good song.
It makes people so happy.
* when you're down in troubles *
* and you need some love and care *
* and nothing *
* nothing is going right *
* close your eyes and think of me *
* and soon i will be there *
* to brighten up *
* even your darkest night *
* you just call out my name *
* and you know wherever i am *
* i'll come running *
* yes i will *
* to see you again *
* oh, baby, don't you know *
* winter, spring, summer or fall *
* all you have to do is call *
* and i'll be there, yes, i will *
* ain't it good to know * * that you've got a friend *
* when people can be so cold *
* they'll hurt you and desert you *
* and take your soul if you let them *
* but don't you let them *
* you just call out my name *
* and you know wherever i am *
* i'll come running to see you again *
* you've got a friend *
Thank you.
I liked that. Yeah.
My dad, my brother. My husband.
- I like that. - Pee yeah no teacher.
Listen, for me, i??
For me, i don't think it was your best performance.
- It was okay for me. - Okay.
It was just okay. I wasn't jumping up and down.
I wasn't mad at you either. It was all right.
That song, i grew up to my my sister played it over and over again.
One of my favorite songs growing up.
I think it is the perfect way to close the evening.
Once again, you are definitive.
You are very definitive. I love you.
I love you too.
Simon cowell?
It is like a pleasant walk in the park. Wasn't it?
- You know, it was nice. - ???
- You know, was it original? No. - No.
- Was it pleasant? Yes. - Yes.
Thank you.
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You're welcome.
- You all right? - Yeah.
- You're shaking. - I am.
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