American Idol 10: Top 5 Now and Then Week Live (5-4-11)
Hey everyone, happy May 4th, may the 4th be with you! Okay, I’m sure everyone has told you that today, so just add me to your list of cliche-spewing friends. Tonight, the top 5 remaining Idols will be singing songs with a “Now and Then” theme, meaning they’re singing two songs: a song from the 60s/70s and a more current song. Without Casey Abrams, this is bound to be a pretty dull week. Let’s find out together!
Check out the live recapping below, and as always, go leave your two cents in the comments!
Performer: James Durbin
Song: “Closer to the Edge”
Judges: Steven: “I think you kicked that song’s ass!” J-Lo: “I know America’s feeling it, and I know we’re feeling it!” Randy: “Now you’re showing us where you are as an artist.”
Vote: 1-866-IDOLS-01 or 1-866-IDOLS-06
Performer: Jacob Lusk
Song: “No Air”
Judges: J-Lo: “It’s going to be very important for you to pick songs that show the audience where you are.” Randy: “I don’t think that’s the right direction for you. It made the whole thing corny for me.” Steven: “We’ve been waiting for you to find that niche, but I’m still waiting for you to find that song that’s 100% you.”
Vote: 1-866-IDOLS-02 or 1-866-IDOLS-07
Performer: Lauren Alaina
Song: “Flat on the Floor”
Judges: Randy: “That is the direction for you! I thought it was amazing!” Steven: “The sky’s the limit; I think you’re IT!” J-Lo: “That’s what you have to do, just like that, every time.”
Vote: 1-866-IDOLS-03 or 1-866-IDOLS-08
Performer: Scotty McCreery
Song: “Gone”
Judges: Steven: “Up to now you’ve been a Puritan, but I saw you dance with the Devil tonight.” J-Lo: “You owned that stage; that is some American Idol stuff right there.” Randy: “I felt like we were at Concert Scotty!”
Vote: 1-866-IDOLS-04 or 1-866-IDOLS-09
Performer: Haley Reinhart
Song: “You and I”
Judges: J-Lo: “I love the way you sound. I’m just not sure that that was the best advice Jimmy gave you to sing an unreleased song.” Randy: “I’m not sure it’s that great of a song. I always think of you more in the Joss Stone way.” Steven: “I loved it. That’s a hard/risky thing to do, but I love what you do.”
Vote: 1-866-IDOLS-05 or 1-866-IDOLS-10
Performer: James Durbin
Song: “Without You”
Judges: Randy: “It wasn’t perfect, but it was emotionally perfect.” Steven: “Pitchy in a strange James Durbin kind of way, but it was beautiful.” J-Lo: “You have the heart and soul that makes you a true artist.”
Vote: 1-866-IDOLS-01 or 1-866-IDOLS-06
Performer: Jacob Lusk
Song: “Love Hurts”
Judges: J-Lo: “You bring out the tricks at the end.” Randy: “You redeemed yourself on this song.”
Vote: 1-866-IDOLS-02 or 1-866-IDOLS-07
Performer: Lauren Alaina
Song: “Unchained Melody”
Judges: J-Lo: “Nothing to judge really, it was a beautiful song sang beautifully by you.” Randy: “You can sing like a bird. Nice tone.” Steven: “I love that song, it was perfect, there’s nothing to judge.”
Vote: 1-866-IDOLS-03 or 1-866-IDOLS-08
Performer: Scotty McCreery
Song: “Always on my Mind”
Judges: J-Lo: “You can sing anything. It’s amazing.” Randy: “We call you our youngest veteran. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Steven: “We’re gonna make it real hard for America this week.”
Vote: 1-866-IDOLS-04 or 1-866-IDOLS-09
Performer: Haley Reinhart
Song: “House of the Rising Sun”
Judges: Randy: “The award for best performance of the night goes to Haley!” Steven: “You sold everybody tonight.” J-Lo: “That song has never been sung like that before. Great job.”
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126 responses so far ↓
1 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 7:51 pm
Hey everyone, any predictions for what who will sing and who will suck tonight?
2 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 8:02 pm
Hello everyone!
3 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:02 pm
this whole season sux. but at least anthony hopkins is in the audience…
4 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:05 pm
Sheryl Crowe is the mentor…because she has such a strong singing voice ::cough cough::
5 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:06 pm
Oww my ears…I wish James would go to Mars.
6 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:06 pm
she sold Lance’s missing testicle for the opportunity…
7 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:07 pm
I’m thirty seconds from earplugs.
8 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:08 pm
Ba dum CHH!
9 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 8:10 pm
Jacob is going to sing supermodel world for his second song?
10 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:10 pm
bring the ubersnark this evening ladies, im in a pissy mood.
11 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:11 pm
Me too…I’m in a ho hum depressed life-is-meaningless Eeyore mood, so let’s watch this totally pointless show!
Jacob is singing Jordin Sparks…pigeonhole much?
12 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:11 pm
Why are you in a pissy mood?
13 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:14 pm
finals.
14 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 8:14 pm
Oh goody
15 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:15 pm
Jacob sounds like Julia Childs on this song.
16 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:15 pm
let’s eat some thistles together.
17 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:15 pm
This week SUCKS so far.
18 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:16 pm
how am I supposed to live when you beat on me chris brown- i can’t breathe.
19 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:16 pm
My glasses just broke from the high notes.
20 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 8:17 pm
That made James sound great.
21 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:20 pm
perhaps his freakishly large head is what amplifies the sound….
22 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:22 pm
i like to see lauren take chances
23 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:22 pm
Lauren: you are ready to make records girl. Not my favorite song, but she can sing her butt off.
24 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:22 pm
BPON
25 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:24 pm
BPON?
26 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:25 pm
best
27 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:25 pm
performance
28 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:26 pm
of
29 Cait // May 4, 2011 at 8:26 pm
Hey Jess… from the Videos and junk I posted… some dude is suing me because Casey got voted off.
Will you testify for me?
30 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:26 pm
night
31 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:26 pm
you can’t sue a 15 year old.
32 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:27 pm
they are not a legal entity
33 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:28 pm
they can sue your parents though
34 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 8:28 pm
Huh Cait, your getting sued? How?
35 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:28 pm
but I wouldnt worry too much about it, seeing as they couldn’t prove your content was responsible for the elimination
36 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:29 pm
just offer up some of your sweet azz cartoons u b fine
37 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 8:29 pm
See what Bayou said, as to why I said how.
38 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:30 pm
What? Cait, that’s the dumbest thing ever. I’ll do whatever I can for you, but you probably don’t have anything to worry about. Did you get a Cease and Desist?
39 Cait // May 4, 2011 at 8:31 pm
I’m not 15. More like 17. But, yeah… They want to sue me, and they’re boycotting the show. I lawl’d. Idiots make me happy.
Ya’ll be sure to like the Voted Off Idol Fan Page too. I’ve been working on it a bit, I want to get it to 500. (Still fail) Thanks.
End spam.
40 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:31 pm
This has to be one of the worst songs ever.
“Gone like a soldier in the Civil War bang bang”
41 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:34 pm
Drinking game! Every time Randy says “___ is in it to win it!” and/or Steven says “That was beautiful, man”, DRINK!
I wonder what would happen to us all by the end of the show if we did.
42 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 8:34 pm
Well, if it is beacause of some videos, there will be no true cause and effect, so that would be a dead bird. If they are going for a defamation of character, that will not hold any water either.
43 Cait // May 4, 2011 at 8:34 pm
I get kool-aid.
44 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:37 pm
She’s legal next year.
45 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:38 pm
Can we have one week without you being a perv?
46 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:39 pm
I love Haley’s voice when she’s not growling.
47 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:40 pm
as in legal to BE SUED. geez.
48 Cait // May 4, 2011 at 8:40 pm
I adore Bayou.
Weeeeerd.
49 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Haha, sure.
I can’t imagine Lady Gag Me singing this.
50 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:41 pm
since this song is unreleased, it is neither “now” nor “then.” It’s “later.”
This is not later and then week haley.
51 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:43 pm
You are such awesomesauce Bayou, perv or not.
52 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:44 pm
at least you did better than big head.
53 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:46 pm
I’m not a perv. When I’m 45 and she’s 30, you won’t be so judgemental.
54 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:47 pm
Okay, so this is probably the unpopular opinion, but I think Lauren and Haley have been the best so far.
Speaking of unpopular opinion, I happened to mention in a Gravy and Biscuits post that Kanye West was the closest thing we had to the Beatles today, and I got a lot of hell over it! What do you guys think?
55 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:47 pm
I’m just giving you a hard time (that’s what she said)
56 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:48 pm
YOUR profile pic is pretty sexy 2 jebbs, but I hear you are in a “situation,” so better not to be as wasteful with me wit…
57 Brian D. Hawkins // May 4, 2011 at 8:49 pm
So far I think Haley gets my vote tonight.
58 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 8:49 pm
boo hoo, sniff sniff
59 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:49 pm
koala tears cure cancer.
60 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:51 pm
Ken Lee tulibu dibu douchoo
Ken Lee Ken Lee meju more
61 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 8:52 pm
So we are to discern that Bayou is around my age.
62 Cait // May 4, 2011 at 8:52 pm
Okay, I just saw the video for James’ first song. He looked like some weird, wannabe, homosexual biker dude… Oh, it was atrocious.
63 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:52 pm
If nobody knows what I’m talking about, I suggest you google/youtube. Much better version.
64 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:53 pm
DRINK!
65 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 8:53 pm
So we are to discern that bayou is my age.
66 Brian D. Hawkins // May 4, 2011 at 8:53 pm
No one likes James but I bet he wins. It’s a shame.
67 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:53 pm
I’m drinking koala tears…
68 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:54 pm
Nazareth? NO FN WAY!!!!!
69 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 8:55 pm
This is annoying why aren’t my comments showing up?
70 Cait // May 4, 2011 at 8:55 pm
Shut up. I like the Homosexual Twitchy Koala.
Gee Tee Eff Ohh.
71 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:56 pm
Casey Ja-a-a-a-a-a-a-etc.’s comments were going in the spam filter, so hopefully they work now.
72 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 8:56 pm
please god anything but love hurts
73 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 8:56 pm
Now am I fixed?
74 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 8:57 pm
That song just makes me think of Chris Farley and the cookie dough.
75 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 8:59 pm
The gods heard your request has been heard, and denied Bayou.
76 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 9:00 pm
*The gods heard your request Bayou, and it was denied.*
77 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 9:01 pm
Better than song #1. For both Durbin and Lady Lusk.
78 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 9:01 pm
Okay, maybe I take that back. ::grimace::
79 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 9:02 pm
anthony hopkins wants jacobs liver.
80 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 9:03 pm
With some fava beans.
81 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 9:04 pm
yes well as you can see, the gods and I go way back….
82 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 9:04 pm
and a nice chianti.
83 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 9:06 pm
Speaking of chianti, Steven said beautiful a good 4 or 5 more times. I’m drinking water and pretending it’s a martini. I’m “toasted”!
84 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 9:08 pm
Never seen “Ghost”, but raise your hand if you’ve ever sang this is chorus/choir!
(raises hand)
85 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 9:09 pm
wow great dress. lauren gets best dressed this season.
86 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 9:09 pm
(hand)
87 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 9:10 pm
It’s cute, until you look at her rear-end…she looks like one of those 19th century ladies.
zzzzzzzzz
88 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 9:10 pm
shes taking chances with it and its turning into a strong cover
89 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 9:11 pm
shes so ripe.
90 Melissa(2) // May 4, 2011 at 9:12 pm
I wore Lauren’s dress to a prom in the 70’s
91 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 9:13 pm
Randy really let me down there, but Stephen came through thankfully. Lets forgot about ole’ Willie.
92 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 9:13 pm
Or Brenda Lee, whatever.
93 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 9:13 pm
Though no one does it better than Willie.
This sounds like Randy Travis.
94 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 9:14 pm
This version really sucks!
95 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 9:14 pm
He sounds horribly off-key.
96 Melissa(2) // May 4, 2011 at 9:15 pm
And I’m jealous of that big hair on Lauren’s head
97 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 9:16 pm
Okay, race to 100. GO!
98 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 9:17 pm
Did I get it?
99 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 9:18 pm
How about now?
100 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 9:18 pm
Crap sticks
101 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 9:19 pm
You did it!! I love that comment #100 is “Crap sticks”.
WINNING.
102 Sheryl // May 4, 2011 at 9:20 pm
Looks like you all have had a very snarky night.
103 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 9:20 pm
duh!!! Winning! or is it whining?
104 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 9:20 pm
I’m sorry Bayou, but I just can’t resist the charms of Casey Ja-a-a-a-etc. and his vernacular. It really does it for me.
105 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 9:21 pm
Well Sheryl, we’ve had a lot of material…it’s been overall a very underwhelming and not very good night. I expect more from the Fab Five!
106 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 9:22 pm
Well it has been pretty rough, next thing you know I am going to get sued for saying that sucked.
107 Melissa(2) // May 4, 2011 at 9:23 pm
Haley!
108 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 9:24 pm
Beautiful start from Haley. Ooh sorry, has Steven trademarked that yet?
109 Sheryl // May 4, 2011 at 9:24 pm
Gosh, you all have given me so much to look forward to. Just about can’t contain my excitement waiting for the show. (Insert sarcastic tone)
110 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 9:25 pm
holy crapballs haley just crushed you kids.
FANFUCKINGTASTIC.
111 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 9:25 pm
I do believe that girl just sang her balls off.
112 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 9:25 pm
Haley and Lauren did the best so look for one of them to get cut tomorrow night. Jacob was the worst.
113 Melissa(2) // May 4, 2011 at 9:26 pm
Very good ending!
114 Brian D. Hawkins // May 4, 2011 at 9:26 pm
Okay, it’s official, Haley gets my vote.
, Quiet young lady, I’ll send Sadie over there to gnaw on your feet.
115 Sheryl // May 4, 2011 at 9:26 pm
Why is Jacob still on the show? Didn’t he get voted off yet? Geesh!
116 Casey Ja-a-a-a-m-e-s Judges Save // May 4, 2011 at 9:26 pm
Haley did pretty awesome, of course I have been telling Jebb and Lims that she was one of the better ones for a while now.
117 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 9:27 pm
a vote for haley is a vote for freedom and competence
118 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 9:27 pm
I’m voting for Haley and Lauren. I don’t care for any of the remaining guys.
119 Brian D. Hawkins // May 4, 2011 at 9:27 pm
lol Well said Jebbica.
120 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 9:27 pm
everything our government does not have much to do with
121 Jebbica // May 4, 2011 at 9:30 pm
Who’s going home tomorrow?
JACOB!!!!!
122 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 9:32 pm
john stamos and lori singer are on svu soon
123 Bayou // May 4, 2011 at 9:32 pm
so im going to go vote for haley for thirty minutes. laters
124 Tom Cat // May 4, 2011 at 9:36 pm
Go Jacob , Go Jacob _ _ _ I mean- really GO !!!!!!
James and Haley knocked it out of the park.
Scotty was Great !!!!!!
125 Brad West // May 4, 2011 at 10:48 pm
Haley has always had my vote. I think that rasp in her voice is only going to grow ans she ages, I love that sound.
126 Holly // May 4, 2011 at 10:48 pm
Thank you, Haley, for showing everyone up tonight. And thank you, Jacob, for proving many people’s points that you. need. to. GO
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