American Idol...Top 8...!!!

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The field is narrowed to ( 8 ) with only two girls left in the competition...!!! :rolleyes:

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The ( Top 8 ) Sing:
“Songs From The Year They Were Born”
Published April 1st, 2009 in American Idol and AI Season 8

Paula Abdul tells the crew at the KISS Phoenix John Jay and Rich show that next week’s theme is “Songs From The Year They Were Born”.

It’s 80’s week on American Idol! 1985 is going to get a workout.


* Adam Lambert - January 29, 1982
* Allison Iraheta - April 27, 1992
* Anoop Desai - December 20, 1986
* Danny Gokey - April 24, 1980
* Kris Allen - June 21, 1985
* Lil Rounds - November 14, 1984
* Matt Giraud - May 11, 1985
* Scott MacIntyre - June 22, 1985



MJs BigBlog (http://mjsbigblog.com/next-weeks-theme-songs-from-the-year-they-were-born-according-to-paula-abdul.htm)

[AlanDale]

What should the Top 8 Idol Hopefuls Sing Next Week?

We know that the theme is the ever popular “The Year You Were Born”. We know the contestants birthdays. We also know the top 100 songs for each birth year. We also are really getting to know the hopefuls.

Question: What should they sing?

For reference, here’s the contestant’s birthday’s as well as links to the top 100 songs of each year:

Adam Lambert - January 29, 1982
Allison Iraheta - April 27, 1992
Anoop Desai - December 20, 1986
Danny Gokey - April 24, 1980
Kris Allen - June 21, 1985
Lil Rounds - November 14, 1984
Matt Giraud - May 11, 1985
Scott MacIntyre - June 22, 1985


* Top 100 songs of 1980 HERE (http://www.musicoutfitters.com/topsongs/1980.htm) (Danny)
* Top 100 songs of 1982 HERE (http://www.musicoutfitters.com/topsongs/1982.htm) (Adam)
* Top 100 songs of 1984 HERE (http://www.musicoutfitters.com/topsongs/1984.htm) (Lil)
* Top 100 songs of 1985 HERE (http://www.musicoutfitters.com/topsongs/1985.htm) (Scott, Matt, Kris)
* Top 100 songs of 1986 HERE (http://www.musicoutfitters.com/topsongs/1986.htm) (Anoop)
* Top 100 songs of 1992 HERE (http://www.musicoutfitters.com/topsongs/1992.htm) (Allison)


My guesses:

Danny: You Decorated My Life, Kenny Rogers or Refugee, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

Adam: Open Arms, Journey or Young Turks, Rod Stewart or (Oh) Pretty Woman, Van Halen

Lil: What’s Love Got To Do With It, Tina Turner or Automatic, Pointer Sisters

Scott: We Are The World, U.S.A. For Africa or Can’t Fight This Feeling, REO Speedwagon

Kris: Heaven, Bryan Adams or Everytime You Go Away, Paul Young

Matt: Don’t You (Forget About Me), Simple Minds or Summer Of ‘69, Bryan Adams

Anoop: There’ll Be Sad Songs, Billy Ocean or Take My Breath Away, Berlin

Allison: Tears In Heaven, Eric Clapton or I Can’t Make You Love Me, Bonnie Raitt


Joe's Place Blog.com (http://www.joesplaceblog.com/2009/04/03/what-should-the-top-8-american-idol-hopefuls-sing-next-week/)

[AlanDale]

Week 12
Ranking the Field: Best of "American Idol"
April 4, 2009 9:42 PM - Posted by Bob Payne (http://search.nwsource.com/search?sort=date&from=ST&source=ST&byline=Bob%20Payne)
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This is my power ranking of the remaining contestants in Season 8 of "American Idol," and it will be updated every week.

If you disagree with my ranking, by all means use the comments area to share your own.

1. (Last week: 1) Adam Lambert (Hollywood, Calif.) — There's no denying lots of people can't wait to see what he does next. Paula Abdul compared him to Steven Tyler of Aerosmith - I don't know if I'd go that far. Videos (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=adam+lambert&aq=f)

2. (7) Kris Allen (Little Rock, Ark.) — Kris was the big mover this week . He could be the best dark horse in the field right now. His work on the arrangements of the songs he sings points to a great feel for music. Videos (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=Kris+Allen&aq=f)

3. (2) Danny Gokey (Milwaukee, Wis.) — He pushed himself more last Tuesday and it paid off. I wish Danny good luck this Tuesday, with the theme of "year you were born" -- 1980 was a grim year for pop music. Videos (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=%22Danny+Gokey%22&aq=f)

4. (3) Allison Iraheta (Los Angeles) — I thought the judges went overboard with the critique of her appearance on Tuesday. And her performance? It was decent enough. Videos (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=Allison+Iraheta&aq=f)

5. (4) Matt Giraud (Kalamazoo, Mich.) — I'm a little dismayed at all the criticism of his performance last Tuesday. On the other hand, he wasn't in the bottom three so it couldn't have been that bad. Videos (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=matt+giraud&aq=f)

6. (5) Lil Rounds (Memphis, Tenn.) — Lil is in dire need of some subtlety. Maybe she'll find a fun song to sing this week to lighten the mood. Videos (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=%22Lil+Rounds%22&aq=f)

7. (8) Scott MacIntyre (Scottsdale, Ariz.) — He rebounded with a decent performance Tuesday night. But let's face the truth here: While he's a nice guy and it's amazing what he's done considering his disability, he has no chance of winning this thing, does he? Videos (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=scott+macintyre&aq=f)

8. (6) Anoop Desai (Chapel Hill, N.C.) — I have this premonition that Anoop singing an '80s song will be a nightmare. Prove me wrong, Noop Dawg! Videos (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=anoop+desai&search_type=&aq=f)


Seattle Times.com (http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/american-idol/2009/04/04/week_12_of_ranking_the_field_b.html)

[AlanDale]

'American Idol' Power List:
Vote for your favorite from season 8's Top 8!
April 6, 2009, 01:26 PM
By Michael Slezak

8. Scott MacIntyre: (Last week: No. 9) Love the singer, but the singing? Well, not so much. It's true, his stripped-down rendition of "Just the Way You Are" was his best performance of the season, but it still had all the relevance of a Beta Tape Player in a Blu-Ray world, and contained more than its share of bunky notes. Since the judges pumped up the praise during "Top Downloads" Night, they don't need to worry about looking too cruel during "Songs from the Year You Were Born" Week. Isn't Top 8 enough for the inspirational contestant?

7. Lil Rounds: (Last week: No. 7) Is she one of this season's strongest singers, or an over-hyped shouter who keeps picking songs that are too big for her limited voice? The judges keep taking the former stance, but Lil's too-flat, too-strained "I Surrender" supported the latter opinion. It can't hurt her chances that she's one of only two remaining women, but Lil needs a breakout week to reverse weeks of dying buzz. The tragic array of hairstyles ain't helping, either.

6. Anoop Desai: (Last week: No. 5) After an awesome "Always On My Mind" and a solid "Ooo Baby Baby," 'Noop Dawg slipped backward with a decently sung but tepidly performed "Caught Up." Inconsistency is a problem, but so is his image. Needs to prove he's more than Joe Student singing an R&B ballad. Why not try delving into the alternative genre, and go for a radical style upgrade -- might we suggest a buzz cut? -- to make America take a second look/listen?

5. Matt Giraud: (Last week: No. 6) His off-pitch, almost maniacal cover of "You Found Me" was his biggest disaster since the "Viva La Vida" Incident. But Matt has a history of following up blunders with top-notch performances. Needs to take a lesson from season 7's talented Carly Smithson: The more desperately she wanted to win, the less fun it looked like she was having on the Idol stage, and the crueler Simon got with his feedback. In other words, how can anyone enjoy Matt if he's not enjoying himself?

4. Danny Gokey: (Last week: No. 4) The judges went back to their knee-jerk praise after his heartfelt but overbaked "What Hurts The Most." And while the polarizing personality hasn't missed many notes in the competition -- save for those so-so verses in "Jesus Take The Wheel" -- he needs to realize not every song should be driven like a Monster Truck rumbling through a rowdy arena. A little originality in his song arrangements wouldn't hurt, either.

3. Allison Iraheta: (Last week: No. 2) Landed in the bottom three for the second time in three weeks after the judges spent 90 percent of her critique ragging on her wacky plaid dress and spiky fuschia hair rather than her lovely vocal performance of (and decent guitar-playing on) "Don't Speak." Would love to see her nail her Top 8 performance, but worried the judges might try to stone her if she threatens their pre-ordained Adam-Lil-Danny final three.

2. Kris Allen: (Last week: No. 3) Another week, another gorgeous vocal -- and this time while tickling the ivories instead of strumming his guitar. Oddly enough, though, despite the fact that Kris' "Ain't No Sunshine" was the best of the week, the judges remained muted with their praise. Since when did the combination of great looks, great voice, and a great personality become so hard to love?

1. Adam Lambert: (Last week: No. 1) Riding so high that he manages to look cool (and maintain his top slot) even after choosing Wild Cherry's "Play That Funky Music." Would love to see him dial it back and give viewers a second glance at the emotionally connected artist who gave us that devastating cover of "Tracks of My Tears," but let's be honest: he could probably belt "Macarena" and still sail through to the finale.


Entertainment Weekly (http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/04/scott-macintyre.html)

[AlanDale]

American Idol
Season 8 - Top 8 - Performance - Videos

Songs of "Birth Year" theme!


* Danny Gokey - “Stand By Me” by Mickey Gilley - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Top%208/?action=view&current=danny-top8.flv)
* Kris Allen - “All She Wants To Do Is Dance” by Don Henley - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Top%208/?action=view&current=kris-top8.flv)
* Lil Rounds - “What’s Love Got To Do With It” by Tina Turner - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Top%208/?action=view&current=lil-top8.flv)
* Anoop Desai - “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Top%208/?action=view&current=anoop-top8.flv)
* Scott MacIntrye - “The Search Is Over” by Survivor - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Top%208/?action=view&current=scott-top8.flv)
* Allison Iraheta - “I Can’t Make You Love Me” - by Bonnie Raitt - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Top%208/?action=view&current=allison-top8.flv)
* Matt Giraud - “Part Time Lover” by Stevie Wonder - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Top%208/?action=view&current=matt-top8.flv)
* Adam Lambert - “Mad World” by Tears for Fears - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Top%208/?action=view&current=adam-top8.flv)


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(( Eliminated ))

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Scott MacIntyre

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American Idol
Season 8 - Top 8 - Results - Videos


* Frankie Avalon surprises Simon - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Top%208%20Results/?action=view&current=frankie-top8r.flv)
* Group Number - “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head” - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Top%208%20Results/?action=view&current=group-top8r.flv)
* Ford behind the scenes and commercial - “Circus” - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Top%208%20Results/?action=view&current=ford-top8r.flv)
* Adam Lambert thanks Simon for the standing O, Anoop Desai is sent to the Bottom 3 - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Top%208%20Results/?action=view&current=b31-top8r.flv)
* Flor-ida performs “Right Round” - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Top%208%20Results/?action=view&current=florida-top8r.flv)
* Scott MacIntyre and Lil Rounds are sent to the B3. Simon says a Save is possible - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Top%208%20Results/?action=view&current=b32a-top8r.flv)
* Kellie Pickler - “The Best Days Of Your Life” - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Top%208%20Results/?action=view&current=kellie-top8r.flv)
* Scott MacIntyre is eliminated - Video (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/mjsbigblog/Top%208%20Results/?action=view&current=elim-top8r.flv)


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