Yay, my show is baaack. American Idol’s Top 12 boys performed songs from the 60’s. Some stood out from the rest of the pack, others were just okay, and some just plain bored me….Check out the recaps below.

American Idol Top 12 Boys performed tonight

Here are the recaps:

David Hernandez, Glendale, Arizona - Strong showing for being first up. I really like this guy. He hails from the same town that American Idol winner Jordin is from. Randy liked his gospel vibe up front and thought he did a really good job. He kind of fell apart at the end, but way to start it off. Paula told him that she knows how unnerving it is to be the first contestant up, and he has brilliant vocals, perfect vibrato, and did a good job. Simon thought it was actually better than he thought it was going to be, the first part was terrific, middle kind of fell apart, and he needs to loosen up a bit.

Chikezie Ezie, Inglewood, California - Sorry Chikezie, but it was BORING. Randy said that he was an old fashioned singer, and he needed to make it new and fresh, but he can definitely sing, it was all right. Paula said that he’s a throwback to great R & B and did a very nice job. Simon hated the whole performance, said that his orange suit was hideous, the wink was hideous, old fashioned, corny, cheesy, and it could’ve been something we filmed 40 years ago. Ouch. I think he might be sent home packing on Thursday.

David Cook, Blue Springs, Missouri - I liked the beginning and he put his own spin on the song. I thought he sounded great. Randy said that he started out a little rough and it was a little weird, but he rocked it out. Paula said that it was worthy of great praise, he rocked it and made something original. Simon said that he thought it was good, thought that he shouted a little bit in the middle, weird song to choose, never heard that song sung that way before but he almost made it believable.

Jason Yeager, Grand Prairie, Texas - He sang Moon River. Gah, it’s gotta be one of the most boring songs ever. In spite of me almost falling asleep, he does have a great voice. Eh, poor song selection. Randy said he did a pretty good job, he had a couple problems pitch wise, he felt like in the middle maybe he went somewhere in his head and wasn’t concentrating or lost focus. Paula said she has sentimental feelings about the song since it was the first song she had her first ballet recital to *rolling eyes*. Simon said that he thought that the whole performance was very “cruise ship” it was neither here nor there. It was just very very middle of the road. He told him that he was a dependable old dog, we can rely on you, but you’re not going to be very exciting. Might be going home.

Robbie Carrico, Melbourne, FL - The one time Britney Spears boyfriend can rock out and did a great job. He reminds me of Chris Daughtry. Randy said he did a very nice job, liked his version of the song. Paula said he picked the perfect song for him, looked fantastic, vocals were right in the pocket. Simon said it was the only performance tonight that has any semblance. Simon questioned Robbie’s authenticity as either a rocker or a pop singer, to which Robbie said that he is absolutely not a pop singer.

David Archuleta, Murray, Utah - For only being 17 years old, the boy can freakin’ sing. He has the boyish good looks which all the teenyboppers love. Definitely one to watch this season. Randy said that he’s a big fan, it was really brilliant, he sang that song so mature for being 17 and loved it. Paula said that it was a very brave and bold choice of song to sing, never saw that side of him, he’s an unbelievable confident older soul that just knows what’s best for him, really did a great job. Simon said when you got it you got it, by a comfortable mile, best performance of the night.

Danny Noriega, Azusa, California - Jailhouse Rock. Danny channeled Elvis tonight and I thought he did an admirable job. He wanted to bring his swagger attitude tonight and I’m not sure that he did but all in all it was okay. Randy said that he knows how to have a good time. He thought it was pretty good, loved the performance, kinda hot. Paula said that he has one of the most amazing vocals. She felt, though, that it was a safe song. Simon said the performance was verging on grotesque, if you’re going to take on Elvis, at least do it well. If this was the first time anyone tuned into the show by accident, they would say that this guy is destroying an Elvis song, it was awful. Come on Simon, I don’t think it was awful, cut the guy some slack.

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Luke Menard, Crawfordsville, Indiana - First of all, this guy is quite handsome. He reminds me of Matthew Fox. Eh, it was another boring song and I’m sure the judges won’t be nice on this one. He can sing well though, heh heh. He has this sort of sweetness to his voice. Randy said that song was very pitchy, almost consistently sharp, never settled for him, it wasn’t great. Paula said that she didn’t feel that this was the best song choice for him. Simon said that it was forgettable, that no one would remember him. No one is going to remember that as either a great performance or great vocal.

Colton Berry, Staunton, Virginia - Suspicious Minds. Love love love this song and the kid did a great job with it. Randy said that he did a pretty good job with it, it was all in all pretty good. Paula said that it was nice to see a different side to him, but she didn’t feel it was his best
performance but an eager and fun attempt. Simon said that it was okay, it’s a young kid who might have a career in musical theater, a young kid singing an Elvis song quite well, but he didn’t represent himself tonight. Very karaoke.

Garrett Haley , Elida, Ohio - He sang Breaking Up is Hard To Do. Eek, I just don’t know how you can really change up this song make it a little more, um, exciting. Okay, but I think he’ll garner the teen girl vote. Randy said that he didn’t do anything with it. He told him not to be afraid to make the song your own, bring something new and interesting, he had a couple of pitch problems, boring. Paula said don’t be afraid to change it up, if you stay at that slow tempo it brings the song down. Simon said that it was boring, he looked terrified, sounded whiny, and told him that he looked like he’d been shut up in his room for a month.

Jason Castro, Rockwall, Texas - Guitar in hand - and those eyes…oh those dreamy eyes. Oh my, he’s going to be one of my favorites of the season! I love that he played guitar while he sang. Great great job with the song. Great song choice. Randy said that he had some pitch problems but it was all right. Didn’t blow me away but all right. Paula said that he blew her away and that he picked a song that was perfect for him, really joyful. Simon said that it was in the Top 2 performances of the night. He told him that he has got it, great with the camera, very good choice of song, made it sound current, it’s what you did with it, effortless, terrific.

Michael Johns, originally from Australia and now living in Buckhead, Georgia - Wow, he was awesome tonight. I really enjoyed it and great way to end the evening. Randy said that it was like he was watching a true legend rock performer, he was the bomb tonight baby, loved that! Paula said that it was an excellent way to end the night, you did send everyone on fire, he’s a great part of the show. Simon said that he is the most consistent contestant they’ve had, natural charisma of a lead singer, just got it vocally.

That was it folks. The ladies sing tomorrow evening. Check back tomorrow night for their recaps!