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Top 20 girls take to the stage on American Idol 2010

Submitted by The Critic on Wed, 2010-03-03 19:12

After last night's switcheroo, the girls finally take to the stage to sing for your vote.  Last week they were the better of the two groups so it will be interesting to see if they can pull it off this week as well.

Here is the voting information.

Crystal Bowersox

 20 Greatest Hits - Long As I Can See the Light Long As I Can See the Light

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Judges comments:
Simon: We totally underestimated you from last week.  That was a great song choice, and like Kelly Clarkson, I think we've found a great artist.
Kara: When you come out it's effortless.  You're centered and focused like the greats are. I think you hit a new level tonight.
Randy: I just love that you're not trying to be anybody else
Ellen: I am so glad you're here. Please stay healthy. We need you here.

My thoughts: Not too bad.  Obviously recovered from her "health concerns".

Haeley Vaughn

 The Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - The Climb The Climb

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Judges comments:
Simon: In theory that should have worked.  It was a bit ironic because you kinda fell off.
Kara: You have people rooting for you at home but you need about a year to fine tune your instrument.
Randy: You can sing but it was excrutiating.
Ellen: Never stop smiling. I didn't think it really worked out for you though.

My thoughts: I thought that was actually a pretty good song for Haeley.  It was pitchy.

Lacey Brown

Sixpence None the Richer - Sixpence None the Richer - Kiss Me Kiss Me

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Judges comments:
Simon: Marginally better than last week but I feel you're taking part in a competition instead of showcasing yourself as an artist.
Kara: You have to step it up from here but that was a step in the right direction
Randy:
Ellen: I thought it was adorable

My thoughts: I have a bit of a connection with this song so hearing it on Idol was a bit exciting. However, I thought Lacey tried to over-sing it.

Katie Stevens

Corinne Bailey Rae - Girlfriends (The Soundtrack) - Put Your Record On Put Your Record On

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Judges comments:
Simon: It's very frustrating.  I think you need some experience and to tell us what kind of artist you want to be.  But people like you so you'll be around next week despite that not being a winning performance. 
Kara: You were almost in the wrong key at the end of the song.  I'm really pulling for you.
Randy: When you went into your upper register it reminded me of the girl we saw earlier.
Ellen: You have a great voice and I liked it but I can't believe you're seventeen.

My thoughts: Despite choosing a recent song, she still sounds like an old soul.

Didi Benami

Bill Withers - The Best of Bill Withers - Lean on Me - Lean On Me Lean On Me

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Judges comments:
Simon: It was all over the place.  It was screechy.  Bad choice of song.  You're a cool artist but doing something generic was a missed opportunity. 
Kara: It wasn't good.  What I'm missing from you is consistency. I was all over the place.
Randy: It wasn't a great choice for me
Ellen: I love your voice and you have a lovely energy but I think you should have done a different Bill Withers song.

My thoughts: Did confuses me.  She's got a great voice and image but her song choices are terrible.

Michelle Delamor

 Greatest Hits - With Arms Wide Open With Arms Wide Open

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Judges comments:
Simon: I think you struggled with some of the notes. You attempted to make a song your own.
Kara: My favorite performance of yours ever. You took a risk and I really appreciate that you're trying. I bought that.
Randy: A couple of pitch problems here and there. You look great though.
Ellen: I thought you did a lot with the song and for a moment I forgot it was a rock song.  It almost worked.

My thoughts: It started off well but when she got into it the wheels kinda fell off.

Lilly Scott

Sam Cooke - 30 Greatest Hits - Sam Cooke Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964 - A Change Is Gonna Come Change is Gonna Come

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Judges comments:
Simon: I thought it was good but I wasn't as crazy about it as the others were. I thought Crystal was better than you though.
Kara: You just had your first moment in this competition and thank God you tried out. You are going to change the game.
Randy: You're definitely unique and that was my favorite performance of the night
Ellen: I was just a fan in a seat watching an amazing performance.

My thoughts: Lilly reminds me of Cyndi Lauper. It was a nice arrangement but I can't wait for her to take on some classic rock tunes.

Katelyn Epperly

Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head - The Scientist The Scientist

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Judges comments:
Simon: Almost identical to the Natasha Bedingfield version of the song. A million times better.
Kara: I love you. You are seriously good but figure out who you are real quick.
Randy: I really liked it but it was way slow.
Ellen: Way too slow. People can't vote if they're asleep.

My thoughts: I quite liked it as well but agreed that it may have been a tad too slow

Paige Miles

Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway - Walk Away Walk Away

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Judges comments:
Simon: I think you're getting lost in these songs and they're overtaking you.  If you nail it, you could be the one to beat.
Kara: I could see you having a hit with that song.
Randy: I'm not sure it worked for you.
Ellen: I loved it.  You have one of the best voices.

My thoughts: Excellent song choice. This could be my favorite performance of the night on American Idol. A little pitchy in the middle when she screamed but other than that, rocking!

Siobhan Magnus

 30 Greatest Hits - Think Think

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Judges comments:
Simon: Once again, you're such a strange person. You are interesting and very talented.
Kara: How do you hit those notes?!
Randy: You slayed it. I loved it.
Ellen: Most people would say don't take on such a big song but people said don't mix sleeves and a blanket and look at the snuggie.

My thoughts: Wow. Siobhan blew the roof off with that. Way to close out the show!

My bottom three from tonight would have been Katie Stevens, Michelle Delamor and Lacey Brown.  Tomorrow night it's the results show where four more contestants will be going home.

Catch us for live commentary tomorrow at 8/7c.

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