Top 9: Top iTunes Downloads

Noop Dawg, “Caught Up.” I really like this song and I think da Dawg could do well with it… and the more he gets into it, the more I like it. He’s a little too soulful in places, and I think he missed the last note by a hair. Not sure it was the best choice, but it was a solid performance. Sadly, because of where he went in the order, he might get the curse of being forgotten. The judges do not agree and, save for Randy, blast him.

Megan Corkrey, “Turn The Lights Down Low.” This could be really good. I’m not a fan of the song, but it does suit her. I think she turned in a really solid performance tonight, but after last week, she needed more than solid.

Danny Gokey, “What Hurts The Most.” Oh, Danny. He is going to really connect with this, and it’s a great song. That said, he has GOT to do something different! …and I wrote that, and then he started, and I started bawling, and he hit the ball out of the park, and I’ve gotta go get a Kleenex now.  Sniff.

Allison Iraheta, “Don’t Speak.” I was really hoping she’d pull out No Doubt, and she is! Before Simon says anything, she’s dressing like a Japanese rock star, and I think she looks great. Great song choice, very good singing. Not her best, but very good. No Doubt really suits her.

Scott Macintyre, “Just The Way You Are.” Is Scott TRYING to get eliminated? He is already the old man of the competition, and he is singing this. It’s a great song, but not at all right for the competition. Snore.

Matt Giraud, “You Found Me“. I was really pulling for Matt to sing “How To Save A Life." Piano rock suits him.  I am concerned, however, that he sounds so close to the original version, especially as this song is still on the radio.  It is a good performance, and I love it, but I am not sure he will stick around

Lil Rounds, “I Surrender.” Kelly Clarkson nailed this first season. Sadly, Lil cannot match up. She looked bad tonight, missed notes right and left, and although it wasn’t too big for her, it verged on it. And although I try not to comment on people's expressions, she looked at times pained.

Adam Lambert, “Play That Funky Music.” This could be really good. It was—very Gnarls Barkley (I’m surprised he didn’t do “Crazy”—check Youtube for that). A little over the top with the screaming, but a really solid performance.

Kris Allen, “Ain’t No Sunshine“. The new bitch spot is after Adam, just saying, but that doesn’t bother Kris! He just threw himself into the limelight with that song. Brilliant performance.

Top 3:
I can't pick just three. This was a really good night.  In no particular order:
Danny
Allison
Kris
Matt
Adam

In trouble:
Anoop
Megan
Scott