This week's theme was choices from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's
500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. At the top of the show,
Ryan Seacrest announced that three of the Top 4 had been voted No. 1 at some point during the competition, which proved that a) Syesha Mercardo was indeed No. 1 last week as DialIdol.com said she was (it was the only week she could have logically been No.1) and not in the Bottom 2 as The Evil Puppeteer (
Nigel Lythgoe) wanted us to believe, but never actually had Ryan say and b) That Jason Castro was in way beyond his depth, a fact he proved with gusto Tuesday night. Castro, who has been falling apart for weeks, finally imploded last night and will be gone tonight. Overall the performances were solid, but there was nothing that spectacular that we'd want to listen to it over and over again.
First up was
David Cook, who sang Duran Duran's "Hungry Like the Wolf," and, unlike Paula Abdul, he didn't leave us hungry for more. In his intro, Cook said that the song didn't immediately jump out at him, but the more he listened to it the more he felt it could work for him. He should have trusted his initial instincts. It was by no means horrible but lacked inspiration, making it one of Cook's most mediocre performances of the finals.
Randy Jackson said, "That was an OK choice and it was a solid performance but ... that was just OK for you. It wasn't amazing, it was just OK. It was just OK."
Paula Abdul countered with, "Well, I think your "Hungry Like a Wolf" has left me with a big appetite David. To watch you grow and flourish over the past several months has been remarkable. It also makes me realize why I tolerate being the only girl in the boys' club."
Simon Cowell said, "David I thought it was good. You know, I know where Randy's coming from because it was a little bit copycat. You know, you didn't do what you've done in previously weeks, where you chose a song and made it your own. Is it good enough at the moment to probably get through and make it to next week? Yes."
Watch video of David Cook singing Duran Duran's "Hungry Like the Wolf":
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