Prettyboy entertainer Adam Lambert pulled off a miracle on American Idol on Tuesday night. He turned The Redhead into a believer.
Lambert’s weird rendition of Johnny Cash’s Ring of Fire on a night dedicated to the Grand Ole Opry proved to be a show stopper. Set to a spooky, minor key, sitar plucking, seductive rhythm, the arrangement mesmerized the audience and the so-called judges.
At age 27, Lambert is a seasoned performer who goes to extremes unthinkable by the other contestants, most of whom cloister themselves in safe material, lest they screw up. No risk, no reward. You can’t hit a home run if you don’t step up to the plate.
Another risk taker is this year’s tattooed lady, Megan Joy, who bet the farm that she could make us forget Patsy Cline while listening to Megan’s version of Walkin’ after Midnight. She did. Her sexy arrangement was much more Peggy Lee than Patsy Cline. If you ever want to get tattoos then you should go for it and maybe use a Tattoo Numbing Cream.
Although Simon dissed what he referred to a prom dress, it was a sexy, sultry, gauzy thing that showed off Megan’s best features. My only criticism is that the brown of the boulder holders clashed with the red/green of Megan’s gigantic right upper arm tattoo.
Anoop Desai, on whom I had all but given up, having predicted that he would go down last week, came back strong. He also took a risk, singing Always on My Mind, a country classic strongly identified with Willie Nelson. Anoop succeeded in “making it his own”, delivering one of the standout performances of the night.
Allison Iraheta, Danny Gokey, Kris Allen, and Matt Giraud also sang well, although they didn’t pass the Mouse’s Morning After Test: if I can’t remember anything other than that they sang well last night, I wouldn’t buy their recordings. This is not to say that they were bad. They were fine, just not memorable. Nevertheless, I think they’ll be safe for another week.
Michael Sarver, the roughneck, had great fun up there and I think it rubbed off on the audience. Country is a good genre for Michael. He won’t wind up in the top three or anything, but I believe he’ll be safe this week.
So, who’s going to leave?
I believe it will be either Lil Rounds or Alexis Grace.
While Scott MacIntyre’s bland performance left the so-called judges making lukewarm, waffling comments, this Mouse believes that he’ll squeak by yet another week.
Back to Alexis, she injected no energy and left no memories. Actually, I agree with the so-called judges about Alexis. She doesn’t smile and she did well with her hard-ass, bluesy, down and dirty stuff during the auditions. Leaving that behind for straight renditions of wan material is a mistake. That was her only edge. She pledged to “get dirty” next week if she returns. But that return is in doubt due to the weak performance this week.
Lil was out of her element doing country and it showed. She took a huge risk by choosing Independence Day by Martina McBride, her signature song. She made the further mistake of trying to sing it like Martina, which could only lead to unfavorable comparisons. The song has been overplayed, and much of the audience knows every note. Lil provided no surprises in an uncomfortable performance.
So, it will be goodbye Alexis or goodbye Lil, as we pare the group down to 10. This cut has additional significance: the remaining 10 will participate in the Idol Summer Tour.
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The Redhead says
Nice recap, Sir Mouse. I will be here this evening for the ejection. I work until 9:00 so will be a few minutes late.
Until then,
The Redhead.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Undoubtedly, we will see performances by Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis, along with the usual review of last night. You won’t miss much.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Last night we had over 31 million votes.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Brad Paisley will perform tonight, too, and Carrie and Randy will do a duet.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
I hope the air conditioner worked well tonight.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
We’ve done the review of last night and now we’re doing the lame group number.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Megan is looking hot in her casual outfit.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
But the pants are brown and they once again clash with the big-ass tattoo. I would love to see her tramp stamp one of these days.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
We’ve gotten through the Ford video.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
They’re showing Jasmine and Jorge’s farewell celebration at Buca di Beppo.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Jasmine is crying; Jorge is smiling.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Now we’re getting to the results. Danny…is safe.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Lil Rounds…is safe.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Anoop…is safe.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Allison and Michael are standing. One is in the bottom three. Paula doesn’t think either should be in the bottom three. Simon is exhorting her to answer the question. I have no idea what she said.
Allison is in the bottom three. Michael is also in the bottom three.
The Redhead says
The Redhead is in the house.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
When we come back from the fucking commercial, we will complete the bottom three.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Greetings, Red!!!
The Redhead says
I arrived just in time to see Simon harrassing Paula and Allison and Michael put into the bottom three.
I’m not surprised about Michael but I am about Allison. I think she was surprised to by her reaction to the news.
The Redhead says
Make that “surprised, too”
Typing too fast with a bum left pinkie.
The Redhead says
The A/C was almost comfortable tonight. Still had wear a long sleeved shirt with a wool sweater on top of it.
Geez.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Well, either Scott or Alexis will join the other two in the bottom three.
The Redhead says
So, who do think is going to be the third of the bottom three, Sir Mouse?
I’m going with Alexis.
The Redhead says
Or Matt.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
I could go either way.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Of course, I’d rather keep Alexis’ cute ass around for another week.
The Redhead says
No, it’s not going to be Scott. He’s got a disability. That would just be too cruel at this early point in the competition. The producers haven’t played his story out enough and all folks at home would feel too guilty giving him the boot now.
Who the hell is Brad Paisley?
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
She’s Mouse-sized, whereas Megan is Turkey-sized.
The Redhead says
Man, I really hate this kind of “country” music.
The Redhead says
Megan’s butt is the size of a turkey?
🙂
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Who cares about Brad Paisley? After we’re done with him here, we won’t ever have to hear him again!
The Redhead says
Get off the stage, Red!
The Redhead says
Thank you now please exit stage left.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
You are brutal to our finest country talent.
The Redhead says
You gotta be tough–it’s show biz.
The Redhead says
Who did Randy say was “the dope” last night?
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Allison.
The Redhead says
I knew it!!!! Scott is safe.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooyeah!
The Redhead says
Uh oh. Hang in there Megan.
The Redhead says
YAY!!! Megan is safe.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Yeah, Megan Joy…show me dat tramp stamp!
The Redhead says
Matt is safe.
Hmmmmm.
What does this mean?
Chris????
America voted Chris on the safe side of the street.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
LOL @ Simon
The Redhead says
Tick tock tick tock tick tock…
Come on, name the name, people!
They may make Adam pay for his wacky performance last night.
Get the name right, dude!
I called it. Alexis, walk on down the ladder.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Now, if my prediction were to be true, then Alexis is going home. But anything can happen with our lame voters.
The Redhead says
Send Allison back to safety, please!
YES!!!!!!!!
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
You know everything, Redhead. I forgot to acknowledge that tonight.
The Redhead says
It is also my prediction that Alexis is heading out…we shall see.
I shall return. Heading to the kitchen.
The Redhead says
Thank you.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Now I gotta sit through Carrie Underwood.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
I liked Bo better.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Randy appears bemused.
The Redhead says
I’m back and want to know what the hell a black bird is doing on Carrie Underwood’s head.
The Redhead says
One of your gals had that same bird on the other night if I remember correctlyl.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Paula had a dead bird that had suffered a 300 mph collision with her shoulder.
The Redhead says
Lame. Truly lame.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Alexis is worried.
The Redhead says
Yeah, she doesn’t look happy.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
She gonna have to go back to her baby. Baby will be happy.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Daisy Lynum……>STFU!!!!!
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Here we go [drum roll]
The Redhead says
She’s going home!
The Redhead says
When she tried to sing Jolene but instead put out an EPIC FAIL, I knew it was all over.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
One way or the other, it’s OK. She better get dirty, so her 32-AA bra stays with us another week.
The Redhead says
No save.
Sorry, kid.
That’s Hollywood.
The Redhead says
She’s pleading with the judges through this song. Aren’t the lyrics oh-so-interesting, like the producers planned it this way?
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Save her cute ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Redhead says
No save IMHO.
The Redhead says
Poor thing.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Now I can concentrate on Megan.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Tough shit, blondie.
The Redhead says
She’s being very gracious. Good for her!
The Redhead says
MO-Towwwnnnn!!!!
Yeah, baby!
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Bam-Bam gonna cause you to miss half of next Wednesday’s show.
The Redhead says
Sir Mouse, you are so fickle!
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Motown is passe. More fluff. Why the hell don’t they do some fucking Muslim music or something. It’s all the rage in liberal circles.
The Redhead says
Yes, but the show will be on Thursday instead!
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Hey, I prefer Megan’s 34C to Alexis’ 32AA. WHat can I say?
The Redhead says
Bleh.
I will see you next week, Sir Mouse! Looking forward to the chop sticks!
Good night 🙂
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
No…the performance show will be Wednesday and the results show Thursday.
The Redhead says
I know!
See you then!
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
See you Wednesday after the bookstore.
The Mouse Who Ate Xanax says
Oh, yeah. See you Monday, too!