Top 4 – Rock N Roll Hall of Fame – My Thoughts

Whoever came up with this theme was aiming to kick Syesha out this week (finally for them). It is okay though; I have resigned to the fact that she has survived as long as she could have (like James from Big Brother 9). Hope tonight is surprisingly awesome!

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David Cook – “Hungry Like the Wolf” by Duran Duran

I hate this song if solely for the “do do do do doodododododdo” part. I don’t think David Cook tried anything new with the song. I am sure everyone will love it and it’ll be a top Itunes seller once again. It was listenable, yet screamy.

Randy thought it was okay for Cook. Paula is hungry (??). Simon thought it was good and agreed with me.

Syesha Mercado – “Proud Mary” by Tina Turner

Before seeing this, I got a text from my friend saying “Oh shit, did you see your girl rock it to Tina Turner?! I was jumping!” I can’t wait. Oh god, she is beautiful. Does she want me yet?

Was that not amazing? So much stage presence compared to everyone else! So much energy! There was not a thing I did not like about that performance. Why is it that Randy never acknowledges her awesome voice? Paula loves her too. Simon hated it. I hate him right now.

Jason Castro – “I Shot the Sheriff” by Bob Marley

The “stoner” knows a song! The hair is perfect for a Marley song, but that is really it. It seems like he is trying to have more energy than he really has. Vocally I am not feeling it at all. I’m sure I am wrong.

Randy hated. Paula hated it too. Simon thinks it was “utterly attrocious”. I am not wrong. Can he really stay longer than Syesha with that?

David Archuleta – “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King

This is a great song, hope that David Archuleta does it justice. He sings it in his room to his dog…or something. I sometimes wish I had a dog to sing to.

I will “Stand by” my previous thoughts; I wish I could sing as effortlessly as this kid. He looks like he is starting to get used to the whole American Idol thing and enjoying himself on the stage. I guess we just need to think back to when we were all 17. I certainly couldn’t have done that.

Randy loves it. Paula admires that he opens his eyes (thanks Paula). Simon thought David struggled towards the end, but still deemed it the best so far.

David Cook – “Baba O’Reilly” by The Who

I am not familiar with The Who music, but I know this song. This song is so much better than the first one. Okay, so David Cook sounded good and all, but I felt that the song went nowhere. Maybe the arrangements are just way too short. The beginning was good and the end happened too fast; no middle ground.

Randy wasn’t really feeling it. Paula and Simon liked it enough; not much to say.

Syesha Mercado – “A Change is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke

Before seeing this, I think it could be a great, great ballad for her. I love Gavin DeGraw’s version of this; I hope this one is even better. It’s all dependent on emotion.

Once again, I am mesmerized by her beauty and talent. I really liked it because it was simple. Of course the judges hate. Paula came to tears and brought Syesha to tears. Simon agreed with Paula that she was amazing on this song and that Randy got it wrong. Judges fight.

I got a little worried when Syesha was crying and then channeled her inner Brooke White and rambled on about what the song meant to her. Ryan had to shut her up.

Jason Castro – “Mr. Tambourine Man” by Bob Dylan

Jason on the stool with his guitar = his element. And, as I write that Jason Castro FORGETS HIS WORDS and makes a mess of it! Could Syesha make it to top three?!!

I don’t have much to say about this. The judges don’t like him of course. Simon told him to pack his suitcase, which just means he will get major sympathy votes.

David Archuleta – “Love Me Tender” by Elvis Presley

David slows down the song like the Norah Jones version. I am curious as to why he didn’t do this one while playing the piano; maybe wanted to focus on the vocals. I think that, once again, this song sounds so effortless. Maybe when he lost his falsetto he crapped himself. HA.

Randy loves it and said “hot vocals of the night”. Paula’s favorite of David’s. Simon thinks David crushed the competition tonight. He and Syesha were my choices for the night.

Lets vote 1-866-436-5702 and 1-866-436-5706!! Only if you love me!

My favorite person…

With Mother’s Day approaching, I am quickly reminded that I am missing out on something. Everyone around me is making plans to visit their mothers and take the family out to dinner. I am not. About 362 days of the year, I am fine with this. Mother’s Day, Birthday and Death Day are the ones I am not as fine. Although, I will say that 18 (almost 19) years later, I am pretty much in the clear.

My mother passed away in a motor vehicle accident when I was eight. I often wonder if it is easier to lose someone suddenly or watch them die from a disease or something. I would venture to say that I got the easier end of situation that no one should go through at eight years old. My father suddenly became a single parent and did the best he could (which I think was a damn good job).

Over the years, I have gradually forgotten most things about my mother. People say I MUST remember her voice, or her smell, or her looks. I regretfully respond that I do not remember much. I remember bit stories, but I don’t have much memory of my mother. She was 32 and in her prime; I was 8 and not really paying attention. I don’t blame anything or anyone for this; a situation like this is what makes us who we are. It is LIFE.

When I was twelve years old or so, my grandmother (father’s mother) moved to Florida from Massachusetts to help my dad take care of me and be that motherly figure in my life. Turns out, this was the best thing for both of us. She is MY FAVORITE PERSON. We have one of the closest relationships I could ever ask for. She is not only my grandmother and my “mother” but also one of my best friends. I guess it sounds strange to say that I am best friends with a 70+ year old woman, but it is true. There is nothing I cannot share with her. From disgusting topics to television shows to teenage and college issues. You name it.

Since my move to Massachusetts, I have made a point to go to lunch with her every Saturday and spend each holiday with her. I will miss out on Mother’s Day with her this year, but you know, that is okay because she says it is. I will be traveling to Florida for a friends birthday, but my heart will be with her.

As she gets older, I get scared that someday I will have to say goodbye. I cannot imagine the pain of losing my “mother” twice in my life. I know we have many years left, so I will not dwell. I hope my kids (someday) get to meet my favorite person, my grandmother.

After saying all that, I guess I really am not missing out on too much. I have a woman in my life that loves me unconditionally and is always there for me. I love her more than she will ever know.

Sorry for the sap, I just wanted everyone to know about this wonderful woman.

Mariah Carey – Bye Bye Video

So here we have it, Mariah’s new video for BYE BYE. I think that the video does the song justice and kind of boosts the meaning of it with all the visuals.

My quick assessments:

1. Delay of this video was due to footage of Nick Cannon. She wanted to get married and have that under her belt before the release.

2. She does not over do anything in this video.

3. She looks amazing. Especially in the Jeans and t-shirt.

4. The photos of those who have passed is a nice homage to them.

5. That’s it. I like it.