Motown Week

American Idol. Motown. Smokey Robinson. Barry Gordy. Judges enter holding hands. Paula wears a tutu.

It is always a pleasure to see Smokey. Four thousand songs? My word! What an icon! I also like how Smokey who is probably 100 years old now wears cargo pants, a cool t-shirt, and a hoodie. Sure, he’s botoxed to the nines and his teeth are Clorox white, but he’s a cool dude…and he doesn’t look as freakish as, say, Little Richard. Actually, I just found out, Smokey is only a wee 69 years old. My bad. He’s just starting to come into his own, as Paula would say.

Matt performed “Let’s Get it On” and I thought he was in good form. Great voice, great performance….piano and stage. Simple as that.

Kris did “How Sweet is it to Be Love By You” which I always thought was a James Taylor song. It was actually a hit in 1964 by Marvin Gaye. So, I learn yet another fact today. Considering the theme and the song Kris chose, I found it very strange that he wore military garb for his performance. What were the numbers on his shirt about? Random or something significant like on “Lost?” Kris is a cutie but his performance reminded me of something a pre-teen heart throb would sing on the Disney Channel. Also, noteworthy: Kris is shorter than Ryan Seacrest. He’s itty bitty.

Paula and Simon are holding hands underneath the table. What is going on with these two this season?

Scott did “You Can’t Hurry Love.” He’s got fast fingers, but I found the song boring and I have to say I’m getting sick of his voice. Scott’s pink pants were a bit too tight. I agreed with Simon – he’s not standing out and not making an impact. Tonight he should be in the bottom three.

Paula took out crayons and coloring books for Simon to play with tonight. I can just see her spending all day coming up with that joke! Something just occurred to me – do any of the judges have children? I don’t think so. Anyway, where were we? Ah yes, when Paula took the CRAY-ONS out, Ryan said “Crowns” – did anyone notice that!!? I thought only Philadelphians said “crowns” for crayons – but apparently they say it that way in Georgia too. BTW, Philadelphians and Georgians…it’s said like this: CRAAAAAY ONS.

Megan sang my parents’ wedding song, “For Once in My Life” and all I could think when she was trying it out in front of Smokey was “my parents are going to hate this!” This is the first time I thought she sounded bad. She shouted and her words sounded weird. Bad, cracking voice at points. Not melodic at all. Thumbs down. Way down. OH! and she had a good time. Goodie goodie gum drops, Megan had a good time. That did it. Goodbye Megan, you put the nail in the coffin. Guess who else had a good time? Alexis. Now she’s having a good time doing laundry at home.

This week Paula had on a ring that looked like a giant, bejeweled boil.

Anoop did “Ooh Baby Baby” – I love this song. Once again I love Anoop’s clothes! The sweaty upper lip I could’ve done without, but I did like the performance! Delightful, perhaps a bit sleepy, but still nice.

Kara is trying to be the professor at the judge’s table, don’t you think? Her criticism is always very technical among “not great for me for you, dog” and “not to be rude, but it was horrendous” and “stutter-stutter-stutter-you-made-it-your-own-stutter-stutter-stutter-vulner-a-bility-stutter.”

Who’s the chubby kid next to Smokey?

Paula wants to see more confidence from Anoop. Well you know what? I want to see more confidence from Paula! Despite the fact that she’s been on this show for 8 season she’s still a stuttering, bumbling, and unsure of her words! So, step it up Paula!

Randy looks good in the blue sweater.

Michael did “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” – the big guy ain’t too proud to wear thong sandals either! That’s so wrong. His performance was just OK, not great. Bottom three.

Lil did “Heat Wave” – The dress looked great on Lil (who ain’t so “lil” in the bee-hind). The backup singers were a little overwhelming in this song and she did seem to be shouting. It reminded me of a Vegas show but not anything spectacularly unique. She got the kiss of death from Paula = “You look great.”

Adam did “Tracks of my Tears” I loved the interaction between Adam and Smokey. He totally looks like Elvis tonight. Hands down best singer in the competition, probably best singer they’ve ever had on the show (or so I thought, but there’s someone who might rival him later). Smokey stood up for his performance! The fact that Adam’s in that suit with his hair slicked back just makes me that much more excited that he’s going to be wild looking next week, guaranteed! Woo!!!

Danny did “Get Ready” and though he said he was going to take Smokey’s advice, in the end he didn’t. No one commented on that though because he sounded great! The song was perfect for him. I like the little move he did with the backup singers. Boy they rushed through Danny, eh? Kind of annoying when you think of all the time they spent going on about some other contestants like Scott. Very entertaining! Love Danny!

Allison did “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” – the band was good and funky. Hate to say it but she’s better than the best performer tonight (Adam). How in the hell does a girl of 16 get this much soul? Amazing. OMG. I’m totally blown away. She must have made a deal with the devil.

What happened to Olivia Newton John’s face? She oughta see Smokey about a better plastic surgeon.

How awesome is it that Simon drew a mustache on Paula’s face? He was waiting all show to do that!

Bottom:

Scott

Megan

Michael

(My guess is that Scott will go home)

Your thoughts?