As much as I loathe the fact that there is less and less singing, last year’s duet night brought about the awesome Slow Ride performance that I love to watch, even still. Let’s hope another awesome duet will happen tonight.
01. Lee DeWyze
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+1/2 |
“Kiss From A Rose” by Seal – This song was my freshman year of high school homecoming song. Ahh, the memories. Lee’s performance was a little lackluster. There were parts where it was really nice, but other parts that were pitchy. He should have picked a better song, because it is such a hard song to perfect. |
02. Michael Lynche
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+1/2 |
“The Free Willy song” by Michael Jackson – I loved the song choice for him, but I never felt like he reached his potential. He needed to rip this song, and it never happened–I think the song just started way too low for him. |
DUET: Crystal & Lee
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+1/2 |
“Falling Slowly” – Has this song been “claimed” by Kris Allen? Maybe, but this was an excellent rendition, as well. I love their voices together – a very coffee house vibe. I enjoyed it. |
| 03. Casey James
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“Mrs. Robinson” by Simon and Garfunkel – I actually loved this rendition from him. I thought he switched it up enough to make it interesting, I thought his pitch was spot on, and I think he might make it through tonight. Go Casey! |
| 04. Crystal Bowersox
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“I’m Alright” by Kenny Loggins – Go Bowersox! This is such a fun song anyway, and I loved the liberties she took with it. |
| DUET: Mike & Casey
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+1/2 |
“Have You Really Ever Loved A Woman” by Bryan Adams – Nice work boys, and Casey’s guitar playing was so fantastic! Their voices really blended well together. |
Man, this is a tough night! I know many people think Casey is out, but I think he was better than Mike, and deserves to stay. Regardless, I think Casey and Mike will go 3/4 and Crystal and Lee will go 1/2 – the order of those is yet to be determined.
That said, tonight was an opportunity for someone to step up and be awesome, and that didn’t happen from anyone.
As a side note, I know I have been MIA. Again. Twice in one season is not good. This no-DVR situation needs to be solved. In the meantime, however, school is over and I am here for the duration!
