Last week in a dramatic twist of events, the one save of the
season was used on Michael Lynche.
After the celebration comes the big payback, because this week
two contestants must fall. The pressure is on.
Are you ready?
This is "American Idol."
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome your judges,
Randy Jackson, Ellen Degeneres, Kara Dioguardi, and Simon Cowell.
And your host, Ryan Seacrest.
Hi, guys. How are you?
Good to see you. Welcome.
Hello, hello, hello. Hi, girls.
Whassup? Whassup? Whassup?
Okay. Good evening. Welcome to the show.
We are coming to you live from "Idol" headquarters in
Hollywood, and we are fresh off of one of our most dramatic
results shows ever. Did you see that last week?
There's a lot to pack into the next 90 minutes
so let's get it rolling.
Put your hands together for your nine finalists,
ladies and gentlemen.
It is a big night for these guys,
so it's only appropriate that we draw
inspiration from one of music's biggest icons.
Take a look at this, friends.
He's the king of rock and roll and he needs only one name...
Elvis.
Born in 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis Presley went
on to become what some call the greatest performer of all time.
He fused rhythm and blues, gospel and rock 'n' roll and
created a style all his own.
Around the world his record sales have topped one billion,
more than any other solo artist.
With his distinct voice and legendary charisma, Elvis set
the gold standard for entertainment icons.
And this past weekend our top nine took a vip trip to Vegas.
Vegas, baby!
And hit the strip to experience the king first hand
Cirque du Soleil style.
# and you ain't no friend of mine #
Since we're celebrating the music of one of the greatest
performers to ever grace the stage, we felt that our mentor
should be one of our favorite performers from our own stage,
Adam Lambert.
# just don't give up #
Since his awe-inspiring on last season of "Idol," Adam
continues to fascinate audiences across the globe.
The top nine took over the stage and Adam joined them for a
little more conversation about the king
and his rock 'n' roll legacy.
Nine. How are you?
It's such an honor to be mentoring this week.
I love Elvis.
Because he is the showman. He was the full complete artist package.
Obviously I'm just at the beginning of my career.
So what the heck do I know. But I know you guys are now.
Today my mission is to be completely honest but constructive.
Hopefully they take that spirit of Elvis Presley and inject that
into these songs and give you something
to listen to, to look at and to feel.
Let's get some energy here.
And he has a front-row seat tonight, ladies and
gentlemen, please welcome Adam Lambert.
Thank you. How do you feel?
You got an extra 2 inches tonight.
All for Elvis. I've got the Elvis' do.
I get it. So you're the first contestant to come back and be a
- mentor with the contestants. - It's crazy.
I was so honored when they asked.
What kind of perspective did you have being in this machine
and being able to tell them things that others probably couldn't,
what advice did you give these contestants for this week?
I tried to be as honest as possible and also constructive.
'Cause it doesn't help sometimes to hear you suck, you know.
I want it to be like you're great.
They all have great voices. They're all really special people.
They're all really kind.
I told them they had to wake up a little bit.
A little coffee.
No, but your honest observation was there's a little
lacking of personality when they're singing?
- They all have great personalities. But I just wanna... - But you gonna feel it.
I want a little more energy, especially for Elvis week.
He was a showman. So let's put on a show.
What are we in store for?
How are they going to do with these songs?
They picked great songs. They're great singers. The arrangements are authentic.
I think they all made smart choices.
Which one would you do if you were singing tonight?
What Do You Want From Me?
- That's the one, that's what I'll do. - At the end of it, you're so good. Cause you always like...
- You get the tongue out. - My tongue is not nearly as talented as yours. But...
You know what I mean. Singing.
- But what would you have picked? - Ryan, Ryan!
I like the song Tim is doing. "I Can't Help Falling In Love." I heard it beautiful melody.
We're so happy you're here. We'll check it out in 90 minutes of show.
Let's check out what words of wisdom Adam had for Crystal.
Take a look at this.
I'm singing Saved
# I used to drink #
Crystal's got an awesome voice.
It's so authentic. It's so real.
It really comes from her heart. You can tell.
I love the gospel music and blues and that's really where my
roots are, so it's not like I can't connect with it.
Yeah, that was good. That's great.
What do you think, acoustic or electric?
I think you should do electric. Do something different.
I think, for me what I always tried to do on the show was like every week
keep it fresh and surprise people.
I think with an electric guitar in her hand, it's going to give
her an extra edge. I hope she does it.
I hope she lets those dreads down. Tops her mouth a little bit.
Now with "Saved", here is Crystal Bowersox, America.
# I... I used to drink #
# I used to smoke #
# I used to smoke, drink, drink #
# smoke, and boogie all night long #
# used to cuss and fuss #
# fuss and cuss #
# boogie all night long #
# ooh, yes, I did #
# well, now I'm standing on this corner #
# baby, I know right from wrong #
# because I'm saved #
# oh, I'm saved #
# people, let me tell you about a kingdom come #
# yes, I'm saved #
# I'm gonna preach it to you 'til you're deaf and dumb #
# I'm in that soul saving army #
# waiting on that big bass drum #
# used to lie #
# I used to cheat #
# I used to lie, cheat #
# steppin' all over people's feet #
# I used to lie and cheat and boogie all night long #
# I'm in that soul saving army #
# beating on that big #
# bass drum #
# oh, yeah #
Yo, Crystal, so, yo, man, listen, you know what?
I'm telling you what, listen,
every week, I know I say this like a broken record.
But, dude, that's the way to come out and give it up.
You had energy. It was dope.
You got this whole blues cool vibe going on.
I thought I was listening to somebody's record.
It could have been the second
coming of Bonnie Raitt or something.
- I loved it. I loved it. - Thank you.
Yeah, this is going to be a broken record, and I'm just
so tired of telling you how great you are.
I'm going to use this time, are there any birthdays in the
- Fantastic, Crystal. - It's another solid performance from Crystal.
I love that you picked the lyrics, kind of controversial for that time.
I loved the up tempo. I feel your personality comes.
The switch-up and the arrangement gave some drama.
I think you did some really good things tonight.
- Thank you. - I do.
And that was... That was a lyric I could personally
relate to, the lying, the cheating.
- Have you been saved? - It said used to.
Used to. What I loved about that is that
you didn't choose an obvious song.
You chose something which suited you.
You put your own slant on it. And, most importantly, you
didn't fall into the karaoke trap which a lot of people I
- think are going to do tonight. - Thank you.
For that reason, original, sounded great, and
congratulations once again. Terrific.
Great way to kick it off, Crystal. Well done.
- Thank you, Ryan. - And your bedazzled guitar here.
- Bejewelled and bedazzled. - Very nice.
Let's get going.
To vote, remember these numbers for Crystal.
Lines will open at the end of the show and they will stay open...
- Sorry. - No worries...
They will stay open for at least two hours.
Crystal, good luck to you. Thank you very much, darling.
When we come back, what happens when Andrew rocks Elvis?
Do not move.
Whoa, whoa, welcome back to "American Idol" live in Hollywood.
Tonight, the top nine are taking on the king under the watchful
eye of our own Adam Lambert.
Say hi to Andrew Garcia, ladies and gentlemen.
Last Wednesday was intense for you, bro.
I mean, it was a long hour, I know, because you and big Mike
were standing up there waiting to see what happened and,
fortunately, you were safe.
I just wondered, when Mike was singing for his life and
got the save, what were you thinking?
Because that guy broke a ceiling in that performance.
I was just like, man, because we're both fathers
and we're just like...
I totally knew what he was going for, I totally knew
what he was working for, and it's encouraging to see him like
go from being at the bottom to just performing as if everything
was just on the line. I was just like wow.
It was amazing to see that.
But do you think that with each week you come out, you
can have that mentality, that everything is on the line and
- you can break your own ceiling? - Yeah.
That's what was encouraging.
I'm doing this for my son, my family and everything.
- We're getting close, baby. - Crazy.
Let's see what happened in Vegas
with Andrew Garcia.
When Andrew started singing
"Hound Gog," I was looking forward to it.
It's a great Elvis classic. He left me wanting more.
It's boring. I'm bored.
I'll be straight up with you. I think it needs a little more punch.
He encourageded me to change it up.
He knows that's what I do with the song, and he knows what he'll do with the song.
So I was like, yeah, man, I'm up for it.
I like changing things up.
# nothing but a hound dog #
# cryin' all the time #
He just need a little more time before the performance.
I think Andrew has the potential to be great,
but he needs to step his game up, change it.
We know the song. Make it yours.
I would love for people to say Andrew put his twist on it
again and I loved it.
We will see if he takes Adam's advice with "Hound Dog".
This is Andrew Garcia. Let's go, buddy. Come on.
# you ain't nothin' but a hound dog #
# cryin' all the time #
# you ain't nothin' but a hound dog #
# cryin' all the time #
# you ain't never caught a rabbit #
# and you ain't no friend of mine #
# when they said you was high classed #
# that was just a lie #
# when they said you was high classed #
# that was just a lie #
# well, you ain't never caught a rabbit #
# and you ain't no friend of mine #
# oh, hound dog #
# snoopin' around my door #
# don't you come back no more #
# oh, yeah, yeah #
# well, you ain't never caught a rabbit #
# and you ain't no friend of mine #
# you ain't never caught a rabbit #
# and you ain't no friend of mine #
Yo, yo, yo, yo.
Yo, yo. Andrew, yo, check it out, baby. Check it out.
So, I hate to say this, but
Simon Cowell kind of predicted it earlier.
That was definitely not good karaoke.
I didn't like it. I didn't get it at all.
Dude, dude.
This is Elvis, one of the greatest ever!
Oh, I didn't like it.
I have your back, too.
Because I thought that... I wish
you had put a little more swagger into it.
You put a little bit into it. I liked how much you changed it.
I think you needed to do something like this.
And I thought you pulled it off. I liked it a whole lot.
It's Elvis. You've got to own it.
He owned the stage. And I felt like the mic was your crutch almost.
You were dragging it around.
As opposed to opening up and really owing the performance.
There were some nice places where you changed up the melody,
but I wanted to feel more from that performance, you know.
Swagger, like you... You're really up there to be a star and
it is your last performance and I didn't get that from you.
Andrew, I'm going to have to agree.
I thought it was lazy, unpredictable, and like when you
see one of these musicals, there's always the one part in it
which nobody really wants to see and hear, and that was the part.
It didn't feel like the star performance.
And I think that all of your coolness has been sucked out of
you right now with this...
And the audience agrees with me. I'm sorry.
I just really didn't get it.
Andrew Garcia, what's the difference between what your...
I mean, Ellen, you're seeing something that Simon is
sefinitely seeing differently.
I just think we all have different opinions.
I think there are some people that might...
It is hard. It's Elvis.
So that's why I wish I'd seen a little more swagger with
what you did, but I liked it. I personally really did like it.
Swagger, pizzazz, right?
Okay. To vote for Andrew...
Calls are toll-free from landlines and standard tax rates apply.
Andrew, thank you, buddy. Good luck to you, okay?
After this, find out which Elvis track Tim has gone with.
That, my friends, is next. Hey.
Canon Seacrest, my god, I know.
How depressed that she... I'm her son.
Welcome back, thanks for having Idol on this evening.
Our top nine are back tonight trying to fight it out.
Remember, we'll be losing how many?
How many tomorrow in the results night?
You watch the show. Two. Live when we do the results.
- That's coming up tomorrow. Let's keep moving on with... - Tim.
Yeah, mom, good job.
I'm gonna sing "I Can't Help Falling Love".
I thought Tim did a lovely job. He's got a really cool sound, his voice.
He did some really pretty guitar work as well.
# falling in love #
# with you #
That's pretty. I like that.
- Can you do it in your head voice, can you do the end? - Potentially.
Think I pushed him out of his comfort zone a little bit.
The end of the song, I thought
that it would be better if he stayed up the octave.
Sounds pretty. I think that ending the song in that
really pretty falsetto is a nice touch, and it's very vulnerable.
I know what is going to that song. It's just going to take me connecting with that
and going on stage and just showing people
that I do know what the words are about.
Showing off his romantic side, here is
"Can't Help Falling In Love With You", from Turban.
# wise men say #
# only fools rush in #
# but I can't help #
# falling in love with you #
# shall I stay #
# would it be a sin #
# if I can't help #
# falling in love with you #
# like a river flows #
# surely to the sea #
# darling so it goes #
# some things are meant to be #
# take my hand #
# take my whole life too #
# for I can't help #
# falling in love with you #
Yo, Tim. Tim, yo.
Check it out, baby. This may surprise you, right?
I actually liked it.
You know, Tim, the first time I took a shot of
tequila, I didn't know if I'd like it or not.
Then I took another. Then I took another.
And I really enjoyed it.
That's how I feel about you. I really enjoyed it.
I can't help falling in love with you, Tim.
I thought that that was beautiful. Beautiful.
Probably my favorite Tim performance ever.
It was authentic, real, from your heart, current,
singer/songwriter. And you didn't have to do a lot.
You didn't have to move all over the stage
Because it was that meaningful. Well done.
Did I see Ryan dancing in the background?
That, by the way, was beautiful that part.
Very well thought out.
You have managed to go from zero to hero in two weeks.
And you know what? You don't need much. Use the guitar.
Good song. Very clean arrangement.
You're growing in confidence, and I think you've taken the
advice really, really well from us. Congratulations.
Well done, buddy. That's what it's all about.
Keep trying, keep trying, keep listening, keep trying, and bring it back.
Tim's numbers are, by the way...
Don't do anything until the end of the show.
Thank you, Michael, for the dance.
I appreciate it.
Don't move a muscle. Lee and Aaron take on the king live
for your votes. That's next. Hang tight.
Nice to meet you. Glad to have you with us. Welcome back to the show.
All of this week's performances are available for download on iTunes
and remember to vote for your favorite tonight because
You want to keep them in the competition, right?
You don't want to lose your favorite.
That would suck! Exactly.
Let's see what happened when our friend Adam Lambert got together
with our buddy Lee Dewyze. Take a look at this.
# a little less conversation a little more action #
So Lee is great. The one thing about Lee is,
is that here there's nothing going on.
You're not in the recording studio.
You have to perform it. People want to watch it too.
Smile a little bit. Playful, playful.
I think that's kinda the vibe of the song.
Sexiness, bluesy, but play.
Sing it as if you're really saying it. That's what I tried to do. And I wasn't done the song
He kinda picked up on that. And I was like, aye, you know,
you know, you are right. And get back to doing what I do.
- It sounded awesome. - Thanks, man. I appreciate it.
I think if Lee just smiles and connects a little bit more,
I think he's got a chance to do really well.
With "A Little Less Conversation", put your hands
together for Lee Dewyze.
# a little less conversation #
# a little more action #
# all this aggravation ain't satisfactionin' me #
# little more spark, a little less bark #
# a little song and one more time I say #
# come on now baby, satisfy me #
# and satisfy me, baby #
# baby close your eyes and listen to the music drifting #
# through the summer breeze #
# it's a groovy night and I can show you how to use it #
# come along with me and put your mind at ease #
# a little less conversation #
# a little more action, please #
# all this aggravation ain't satisfactionin' me #
# a little more spark and a little less bark #
# close your mouth and open your heart #
# and baby satisfy me #
# satisfy me, baby #
# come on, girl, I'm tired of talkin' #
# grab your coat and let's start walkin' #
# come on, come on, come on, #
# come on, come on, come on #
# and satisfy me #
Yo, yo, yo. Yo, man, check it out, baby, check it out.
You know what I'm loving right now?
The thing that's really in my mind right now, dude, you are
definitely in the zone, dude. Another great, amazing performance.
I loved the guitar, the rhythm stuff.
I love where the voice is. Very good, very good, very good.
You made that so current.
That really sounded like a brand-new song.
And I like that you're engaging with the audience more.
There's more confidence.
Every single time you show more confidence and own that stage,
- you get better and better and better. - Thank you very much.
I've never seen you ever go for it vocally like you did tonight.
You really went for it and I loved it.
I mean, grasp, just hitting those notes, changing it up,
an intensity I haven't seen from you.
Only thing I wish is a little bit lighter, playful.
That's the only thing. You get very serious.
- But the vocal was fire. It really was. - Thank you very much.
When you say playful, I mean, what do you want, kittens?
It's just... no... It's a little too... you know... A little bit looser.
- That was passion, passion. It's not skipping around the stage. - Yeah, no skippy, no skippy.
For me, that's what I prefer. I want him to be a little looser up there.
It's a little still. You konw, smile a little. Fill up the stage.
- I'm having fun. - All right, good.
- That's my perference. - Look, in my opinion... - I said the vocals were good.
That's what it's about.
- It's about nailing the song, it was all the money's fault, so stop. - What happened? I said that...
You turned up this week. What happened? Why were you hotter this week?
Honestly, you know, talking to Adam helped a lot.
I'll be dead honest.
When he told me to smile a little bit more,
I've been hearing that a lot.You gotta smile more, you gotta smile more.
I think it left American the impression that I'm not a happy guy. I don't know how to smille, but...
- You are a happy guy. - I'm enjoying this. I'm smilling.
- That's the facts. - While dropping the numbers you grin from ear to ear.
Give us a big grin from ear to ear.
There you go.
For Lee...
Are you smiling? There you go, man.
Thank you very much, Lee.
Now, let's check out what words of wisdom Adam had for Aaron.
And here it is.
I am singing "Blue Suede Shoes." I'd like to pick up it a little bit.
His voice is really great. I underestimated him.
Ok, wait... That's what you I think you have to give that... Like get that kind of energy.
I think from the get-go, you've got to grab them.
Let's try the beginning again. Give it a little more energy.
# it's one for the money, two for the show, three to get #
# ready, now go, cat go #
I think the thing about Aaron, he doesn't quite believe in himself yet.
You have it, just like... Get in there and get aggressive with it.
He needs to commit to it a little bit.
I don't know necessarily that the song fits me.
It's probably wrong in every possible way, but I'm going to
go out there and have a great time with this performance.
Okay.
Working his Elvis swagger tonight, here is "Blue Suede Shoes"
From Aaron Kelly, ladies and gentlemen.
# it's one for the money #
# two for the show #
# three to get ready #
# now go, cat, go #
# now don't you step on my blue suede shoes #
# well, you can do anything #
# but stay off of my blue suede shoes #
# you can knock me down #
# step on my face #
# slander my name all over the place #
# do anything that you want to do #
# but huh uh, honey, lay off of my shoes #
# don't you step on my blue suede shoes #
# well, you can do anything, but lay off of my blue suede shoes #
# burn my house #
# steal my car #
# drink my cider from an old fruit jar #
# do anything that you want to do #
# but, huh uh, honey, lay off of my shoes #
# now don't you #
# step on my blue suede shoes #
# well you can do anything #
# but lay off of my blue suede shoes #
# you can do anything #
# but lay off of my blue suede shoes #
Yo, yo, all right.
Why did you say, you know, this song doesn't fit you?
What was that about?
There's a lyric there that says something about drink my liquor
Yeah, yeah, yeah... Listen, for me it started out weird.
I don't like the first set. When you broke out into the halftime with the blues thing,
I think it fit your voice better.
That's kind of weird. We should do the whole song like that.
- It's a half-half for me, you know what I mean? - E...
But did you pick that song?
- I did. - Okay.
Yeah, I thought it was... You know, of all songs to pick, the
most iconic song probably of Elvis' songs, I thought that was
a big song to take on. So I have to give you "A" for effort.
I thought you did a really good job.
I didn't think you got all the way there, but I thought you
- did a really good job. - Thank you.
Aaron, you're out of your comfort zone and I like it.
I really like it. You seemed younger.
You were, I'm sure, had some nerves because you were a little
bit scared of the song, and that worked for you.
I think it pushed you. It gave you that growl.
It kept you on edge.
Again, it felt more current and young for you and I've been
lacking that, so I actually liked it.
I don't think it made you younger.
I think it did the opposite in my personal opinion, because
it's a very old-fashioned song, very old-fashioned arrangement.
It was kind of what it was, which was like somebody at a
high school doing a concert at the end.
Well, there's nothing wrong with that,
You know, within that context. I think, you know, what's
frustrating, I think, is that you didn't make it young.
It was very karaoke.
And unlike Crystal and Lee, and actually Tim, who kind of did
something original, I think you failed to do that.
And it felt like you were sort of dressing up for the part, so
wasn't crazy about it, I'm afraid.
Good effort, good effort, good effort, Aaron Kelly.
So last week the bottom three and then we sent you back to
safety, so does he deserve to stick around?
If you want him, if you want Aaron in this competition...
Don't vote until everyone's had a chance to perform.
Aaron, I wish you the best of luck, my friend. Okay?
Now, what happened when Siobhan and Lambert came face to face?
That's next.
"American Idol" live, live, live
here this Tuesday evening in Hollywood.
Tonight our finalists are tackling the music of Elvis Presley.
Siobhan Magnus, ladies and gentlemen.
- You are a true Elvis fan, right? - I am.
- You did a report on Elvis back in the sixth grade, I hear? - I did.
I would credit it more to my
parents who always raised me with good taste.
- Or who did all the work for you. - No.
- But... - What about his story inspired you?
The most fascinating thing about Elvis to me was that he
came from practically nothing. All he had were his dreams and
he took that and he did whatever he wanted with it.
Rags to riches. All right.
We're going to see what happened when Siobhan spent some time
with Lambert in Vegas. Roll the tape.
- What are you singing? - I'm singing "Suspicious Minds."
I love that song.
# caught in a trap #
# I can't walk out #
She's got the pipes, but it feels a little sleepy to me.
It needs a little more movement, a little fire underneath.
He had me sing it again a bit faster.
# we can't go on together #
I realized that he was right.
I think when she gets into a place where there's more
rhythmic musicality. I think it suits her very well.
It kind of gives her a little bit more oomph.
I just want to say it's so great to meet you.
I've already been compared to you, which is...
- I heard. - A huge honor. - It's a huge compliment.
She's really talented. I think she's somebody who wants
to be different and likes being different and I respect that.
Did she take Adam's advice?
From 1969 with "Suspicious Minds," here is Siobhan Magnus.
# we're caught in a trap #
# I can't walk out #
# because I love you too much baby #
# why can't you see #
# what you're doing to me #
# when you don't believe a word I say #
# we can't go on together #
# with suspicious minds #
# and we can't build our dreams #
# on suspicious minds #
# oh, let our love survive #
# or dry the tears from your eyes #
# let's not let a good thing die #
# when, honey, you you know I've never lied to you #
# yeah, yeah, yeah #
# caught in a trap #
# I can't walk out #
# because I love you #
# too much #
# baby #
Yo, all right, so, listen, you took some chance,
You took a couple of risks tonight. I kind of liked the whole
supremes-ish intro to the thing with the whole kind of thing.
When you broke into the halftime part, the slower part is where
you really came alive for me and I heard those big vocals.
I've been missing those vocals. I'm happy they're back.
- That girl can sing right there. - You look fabulous.
- You look great. - Thank you.
I agree.
I liked the second half a lot more than I liked the first half.
Because I really do miss that from you.
I know you're getting mixed messages like too much, back off.
But that really is what you do best and you really have a
- beautiful voice. I really liked it a lot. - Thank you.
I mean, I feel like you guys are picking up on this like
Siobhan has two voices.
The first part of that performance is one voice and the
second is kind of this crazy screaming thing.
And it's just... It's getting confusing for me.
It just leaves me... I'm sorry.
I wasn't crazy about it.
- I want you to kind of... - I like the second voice.
I love the second voice, too.
- But too distinct,too different. - To me it was like you
were put in a time machine and came back in 20 years' time.
This is a completely different person than what I've seen.
The way you looked.
I thought the first part of the song was terrible.
I think even when you hit some of those big notes later on, you
didn't actually quite hit the notes this time.
So it sounded to me very erratic, very screechy, and I
kind of feel that you lost who you were two or three weeks ago.
Maybe it's confidence. Maybe it was the song. I don't know.
But this was not one of your best performances.
Quick question, quick question. Quick question.
What would you like to see her do next week if she's around?
Well, you know, when you've got a catalog as big as Elvis,
and we've seen it tonight, you choose a song which sites...
suits you as a singer and I don't think that is you in
the real world.
She did make it her own.
Even I can't pinpoint who or what I am.
I have always taken pride in that.
I'm not just one kind of singer or one...
I mean, you know, if I can't even label myself, I don't think
- it's necessary to be labeled. - Very good point.
- And genuine, too.
Don't vote until the end of the show.
Thank you very much, darling. Good luck.
When we come back, he got the save last week, but what's up with
Big Mike this week? Next.
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Next up, Ellen Degeneres, is the guy singing for redemption.
Here's Lambert and Lynche.
# as the snow flies #
You know, I'm going through the song. I talked with Siobhan.
She was like listen to "In the Ghetto."
It's a great, great song. I listened to it.
I first listened to it. I was sold.
# another hungry mouth to feed #
# in the ghetto #
In the spirit of Elvis, Michael could pick it out a little bit as a stroy teller.
Bring that a little bit actor out.
I have a fight in myslef against that.
I have the comments about being theatrical.
Who gave you a comment about theatrical?
- Simon, of course. - Oh, Simon.
There's a lot riding on this performance.
He was just saved last week.
So hopefully if he really connects to people's heart, I think he can
redeem himself and stay in the competition.
I think he deserves to stay to the end.
He's an amazing singer.
This is "In the Ghetto" on stage
from Michael Lynche, ladies and gentlemen.
# as the snow flies #
# on a cold and gray chicago mornin' #
# a poor little baby child is born #
# in the ghetto #
# and his mama cries #
# 'cause if there's one thing she don't need #
# it's another hungry mouth to feed #
# in the ghetto #
# people don't you understand #
# this child needs a helping hand #
# or he'll grow to be an angry young man #
# some day #
# take a look at you and me #
# are we too blind to see #
# or do we simply turn our heads and look the other way #
# well, as the world turns #
# a hungry little boy with a runny nose #
# plays in the street as the cold winds blows #
# in the ghetto #
Yo, big Mike, yo, yo, yo.
All right, so listen, check it out,
Baby, check it out, check it out.
The song was a little sleepy for me, but this is a singing
competition and those were hot vocals.
Hot, hot. I'm glad we saved you.
- A beautiful song and you definitely sang it well. - Thank you.
We're running out of time so we haven't got much to
Say, but it was a million billion times better than last
week and one of my favorite performances you've done.
It was a terrific choice of songs. Congratulations.
Give it up for Michael.
Lines open at the end of the show.
They'll stay open for at least two hours.
Thank you very much, Michael.
Glad to have you with us, baby.
Just after this, Katie Stevens
has a very important question for the judges.
Her Elvis song is live next.
Welcome back to "American Idol."
We are heading back to sin city to check out the meeting between
Katie and Adam Lambert. Watch this.
# you got me runnin' #
# got me hidin' #
Katie is singing "Baby What Do You Want Me to Do."
She said I've been frustrated with the judges' comments and I
want a song I could put that frustration into.
Adam said to show that anger because when you're frustrated
You're like ugh rather than being like oh.
Better already. Let it out. Get throaty.
I think Katie just needs to sell it a little bit more.
She's got the pipes. She's got the look.
Now make us believe it.
Here's "Baby What You Want Me to Do"
From our own Katie Stevens.
# you got me running, got me hiding #
# you got me run, hide, hide, run #
# any way you wanna let it roll #
# say yeah, yeah, yeah #
# you got me doin' what you want me #
# baby what do you want me to do #
# you got me peepin' #
# got me hidin' #
# you got me hide, peep, hide, peep #
# any way you wanna let it roll #
# say yeah, yeah, yeah #
# you got me doin' what you want me #
# but, baby, what do you want me to do #
# we're goin' up #
# goin' up #
# goin' up, down, down, up #
# any way you want #
# let it roll #
# yeah, yeah, yeah #
# you got me doin' what you want me #
# oh, baby, what do you want me to do #
# you got me doin' what you want me #
# oh, baby what you want me to do #
# oh, yeah #
Katie getting a little sassy.
Letting all the vibes out.
Listen, nice vocals. Nice vocals.
Very nice. I liked it. I was entertained.
- That was moving. - It was a very horny song.
A lot of horns in it. A lot of horns in it.
That was great. Katie, I think you
showed us judges.
I think you just showed us, girl.
Good job. Whoo.
Look, for me, I just found it very loud, a bit annoying.
Oh, god, come on.
What do you want her to do? Stop it.
I just didn't like the song very much.
Oh, come on. She's confident.
They liked it. That's all that matters.
He's very sweet tonight. Very kind.
Are you praying? Please, please, please, please, please.
I'm begging. Thank you very much.
- Good luck to you, Katie. - Thank you.
One more coming to you live and it's from Casey.
It's right after this. Hang on.
Welcome back to "American Idol."
A special shout out to the cast of "Glee," ladies and gentlemen.
They are here tonight. "Glee" kicks off tonight and
this season there's a love triangle.
Are you guys the love triangle? Go ahead.
Go for it. Start now.
So that comes up very soon here on Fox.
Here's a wet down in Las Vegas between Adam and Casey.
- What are you doing? - "Lawdy Miss Clawdy."
- It's old school, coolsy, it's a Cool song. - It might be kind of cool to
somehow musically build a little dynamics to it, more of an arch.
It was something I was trying to shoot for but didn't achieve.
Vocally go a little higher or do a dropout or something that
gives it more of a climax at that moment, but it's cool, sounds good and I liked it.
I think if Casey works on the arrangement and maybe makes it a
Little more interesting, beginning, middle, end, gives it
more shape, I think he'll do really well this week.
With the very soulful "Lawdy miss Clawdy," give it up
For the very sexy Casey James.
# well, lawdy, lawdy, miss clawdy #
# you sure look good to me #
# please don't excite me, baby #
# I know it can't be me #
# give you all my money #
# you just won't treat me right #
# like to ball every morning #
# don't come home 'til late at night #
# gonna tell my mama #
# lord I swear girl what you been doing to me #
# I'm gonna tell everybody that I'm down in misery #
# so bye, bye baby #
# I won't be comin' home #
# won't be comin' home #
# goodbye little darlin' #
# down the road i'll go #
# down the road I go #
# so I'm gonna tell my mama #
# what you been doin' to me #
# and gonna tell everybody that I'm down in misery #
# well, down in misery #
# lawdy, miss clawdy #
Yo, yo, all right, so
listen, you're definitely in the zone.
You're doing your soul, blues thing.
I didn't see anything different,
But it's another solid performance from you, man.
- Another solid one. - Thank you.
I agree. I love your voice. You look great.
You look comfortable surrounded by a sea of women over there.
It wasn't as exciting as I would
- like to have seen, but you're always good. - Thank you.
Casey, we know what you're capable of.
You have brilliance and that just really fell short for me.
There's so much more to you. I want to see that next week.
Casey, I'm going to call that one, bearing in mind
it's Elvis, a waste of opportunity,
with the song which is completely forgettable, but your vocal was good.
Okay. Casey, thank you, brother.
Good luck to you, my friend.
Here are the very important phone numbers you're going to
need one more time. Watch.
There you have it, the Elvis show.
I cannot stress enough how crucial the vote is tonight.
Two people will see their "Idol"
dream come to a close tomorrow night.
There are no more saves and no more second chances, so please
do your part.
Pick your favorite and vote, vote, vote.
A massive thank you for our mentor, our alumni, Adam Lambert.
What song are you doing tomorrow?
You'll have to do tomorrow? Don't miss the live results and
a double elimination. That is tomorrow.
9:00, 8:00 central. Now, look at these contestants
who did Elvis tonight who have worked hard who want to stay in
the competition and be the next "American Idol."
The lines are open.
They'll stay open for at least two hours.
Thank you to our wonderful panel of judges for a phenomenal
evening tonight.
Rickey minor and the band!
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