American Idol season 8 is almost wrapping up and it is now down to the final 3 contestants who are Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey, and the dark horse Kris Allen. An exciting part of being in the top three is that contestants have the privilege to return to their hometown and become heroes. Kris revisited Arkansas, Danny was back in Milwaukee and Adam was embraced by his long lost childhood community in San Diego. Spoilers are also part of their dramatic trip when the judges’ song choices were given to them to be revealed during their victorious homecoming celebration.
Now... what is the song choice for Danny? Paula chooses “Dance Little Sister” by Terence Trent D'Arby. Honestly, I don’t know what the heck is that song is until Danny sang it. The performance is not surprising. It just falls right inside that comfortable tiny box where Danny’s previous performances e.g. P.Y.T., Get Ready and September are placed. That also includes the clumsy dance steps which I also am getting used to see from him at this point in time.
Last week, for Adam’s rock performance, we witnessed how Led Zeppelin gave Adam his song clearance which is a rare feat for a contestant. This week, another popular rock group did the same. Simon said he personally asked Bono, the band leader of the famous rock group U2, permission for Adam to sing the song “One” which Bono willingly agreed. Adam clearly had earned respect from many successful artists in the music industry one proof of it is the way Simon invested his energy and made an effort just for Adam... wow. I notice when Adam performed that song he doesn’t go over the top or do theatrical gimmicks that we usually see from him (and also enjoyed from him). However, we know he is the best singer in the competition and hopefully it motivates Glambert nation to riled up again and vote for him.
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