OK…finally, a music genre that I can TOTALLY support and get into – NEIL DIAMOND!!! Does it get any better than that? Now we get to see what kind of talent these singers really have…
Neil Diamond…the memories…sniff sniff 
- the size of those ears…it is fantastico!! (Spanish for “fantastic”)
- Jason Castro – Song #1 - A little better than OK…I’m still for you…Forever in Blue Jeans (I happen to be wearing a pair right now! Coincidence…I don’t think so!!!); Song #2 – “Another just OK”…I agree with that.
- David Cook- Song #1 – OK…seemed a little too guttural for me (seemed too much like a Neil Diamond wannabe rather than just being himself singing Neil Diamond); Song #2 – His half open eyes get on my nerves after awhile…just fall asleep already (I know I’m being picky). Second song better.
- Brooke White- Song #1 – ohhh…that was bad…wrong key…WAY TOO low…now I’m not sure I believe (get it? she sang I’m a Believer). “That was her worst ever.” – Kelly Barrington “Yikes” – Isaac Barrington (and Julliard School of Music Student); Song #2 – (she wrote the lyric on her hand?!) I liked it…very good! Stay there Brooke that is where you belong.
- David Arculeta – Song #1 – I heard this same song (and just as good) on a cruise ship karaoke night just a few months ago.; Song #2 - (This is my favorite Neil Diamond song) Way too smooth (and I don’t mean that positively) and too many runs and vibrato…come on dude…this is Neil Diamond!!! This is like a High School class choir presentation.
- Syesha Mercado – Song #1 – (Hello Again…oh…a classic) I wasn’t wowed. A few high notes seemed wrong. Where are her shoes?; Song #2 – boring.
Other comments:
Is Paula drunk?
Simon got it EXACTLY right after the first round!
I bet if Carly Smithson was still in the competition she would have really sung some awesome Neil Diamond tunes…it’s too bad…
Who’s going home tomorrow? Brooke (Isaac); Syesha (Kelly); Syesha (Sam…always agree with the wife)
The audacity of American Idolatry! And yet, each of these contestants shares what we all, as Americans – black, white, and every shade in between – share: HOPE. The ASPIRE, and who can criticize that? They are looking to the FUTURE; where we all should be looking. Not at the past (especially past associations). But the FUTURE. Let us work hard to keep PAC and LOBBYIST money out of the decisions as to who will go home. Working TOGETHER we can find that right next American Idol.
By: Barack on April 29, 2008
at 9:38 pm
I find I’m able to quote lyrics from at least nine Neil Diamond songs without any help whatsoever.
Somebody please help me.
By: Jim on April 30, 2008
at 8:51 am
my wife has a saying “happy wife happy life” good motto to stick with
By: Dave on April 30, 2008
at 1:53 pm
DIAL IDOL:
1. Syesha Mercado
2.David Cook
3David Archuleta
4.Jason Castro
5.Brooke White
ill predict Jason Castro to be voted off because Brooke White is the one to vote for On votefortheworst.com
By: andrew on April 30, 2008
at 4:12 pm
Brooke just left. Granted it’s emotional but she forgot the words on her way out. Give me a break.
By: Lorinda on April 30, 2008
at 10:19 pm