April 5, 2005 Show Recap - Showtunes!

Some MP3s with commentary...

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Scott Savol - Impossible Dream - you said it!

Constantine Maroulis - My Funny Valentine - WOW, the best tonight

Carrie Underwood - Hello, Young Lovers - she's so pretty! She reminded me of Nicolette Sheridan only with softer features, why am I not commenting about the song?

Vonzell Solomon - People - hmmm, Vonzell herself admitted that she just heard of this song three days ago, and then Paula starts yapping that Vonzell was at par with Barbra hitting the high notes that Barbra doesn't even attempt, which was "E-flat" (yeah right). Vonzell is not that good Paula, stop comparing her to the great singers - it only hightens the fact that Vonzell is just a normal singer, even if we really like her.

Anthony Fedorov - Climb Every Mountain - Simon has a blood fued with this guy, we just can't get a break! I know that singing a song by mother superior doesn't help but still! Everybody vote for Anthony Fedorov! He can't get voted off tomorrow singing Climb Every Mountain, it would be the worst send off ever! Pleeeeease! 866-IDOLS-05

Anwar Robinson - If Ever I Would Leave You - It looks like Anwar is safe for a while, specially since he hit most of his notes tonight.

Nikko Smith - One Hand, One Heart - For some reason, Nikko has been choosing songs that I really like... But that's the extent that I will go with him.

Bo Bice - Corner of the Sky - Forgot some lyrics. I can't believe Constantine is actually gaining on Bo. Who would have known!

Nadia Turner - As Long As He Needs Me - Beautiful in white, but a forgettable song.

It's interesting to note that Constantine was the only one that really 'got' tonight's theme (and to a lesser extent Nikko). It's either you sing the showtune as is which most did, or you put your own spin to it. Constantine's was the only one that really worked. I know Anthony's arrangement on his song tried to pick it up a bit, but there's really no way you can make pop song out of Climb Every freakin' Mountain. Please, Anthony Fedorov -- we have to save him! Please vote! I must get in touch with Anthony's girlfriend again and give them advice on song selection. Climb every mountain.... climb every mountain... aaaaaaaaaa