AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 7 TOP 5 PERFORMANCE RECAP ON APRIL 29, 2008 - WHAT THE JUDGES HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THEIR PERFORMANCE

American Idol Top 5 Performance Recap on April 29, 2008



Hello everyone, sapphire blu is here again for the recap of the Top 5 of American Idol Season 7. All the 5 finalists have already performed on April 29, 2008. They tried their very best to win the hearts of the voters to vote for them so that they can be in the Top 4 to perform again next week. Who do you think will be voted off this week?

The Top 5 finalists performed two songs each:

- Jason Castro: Forever in Blue Jeans
- David Cook: I’m Alive
- Brooke White: I’m A Believer
- David Archuleta: Sweet Caroline
- Syesha Mercado: Alone Again
- Jason Castro: September Morn
- David Cook: All I Really Need is You
- Brooke White: I Am, I Said
- David Archuleta: America
- Syesha Mercado: Thank The Lord For The Nighttime


Jason Castro first “Forever in Blue Jeans” and next he sang “September Morn”

Randy Jackson: It was just okay. Definately not the best.
Paula Abdul: First song - Loved the lower range, same liberty on both the songs.
Simon: We don’t recognize you at the moment. You struggled through both songs.Forgetable. Sorry.


David Cook first sang “I’m Alive”. Then “All I Really Need is You.”

Randy: First song - very good in the zone. Second song - Yo. Check it out. I’m a huge David Cook fan right now.
Paula: I feel like I’m already looking at the American Idol.
Simon: I thought the first song was okay. The second song was brilliant.


Brooke White sang “I’m a Believer”. Then she sang “I Am I Said.”

Randy Jackson: Nice job
Paula Abdul: Everyone loves who you are and that works.
Simon: First song was a nightmare. I really hate the first song. This is the Brooke we like. Well done.


David Archuleta sang “Sweet Caroline” first, followed by the song“America.”





Randy Jackson: Another good performance
Paula Abdul: This was the absolute perfect song for you to sing. I love you, you are brilliant have fun.
Simon: That was a smart choice of song. That was clever. That was absolutely the right song. very good.


Syesha sang “Hello Again,” and “Thank the Lord for the Nighttime.”





Randy Jackson: You finally realized who you are all along. That is also in the zone. This is the way I like you.
Paula Abdul: For the first song I thought the touch of your voice is absolutely beautiful. The second song shows the whole different side. You got that softness in your voice.
Simon: You are a very good actress/singer. I think however you may be in trouble tonight. I don't think you have a really memorable second song like some of the others tonight.



American Idol Season 7 will be down to Top 4 on April 30, 2008? Who will have to start packing and leave the "idol" stage during the results show? Any of the Top 5 will be in the bottom two.

Don't forget to watch the results show the following night Wednesday, April 30 (9:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) 4-30-08 the results show will feature a live performance of “Amazing Grace” by superstar Neil Diamond and Natasha Bedingfield will be performing her hit song "Pocket Full of Sunshine."