Top 8 Redux - The '80sWith David Cook as mentor (he was great, actually!), and more duets.
B+ CJ "Free Fallin'"
B Caleb "Faithfully"
B Sam "Time After Time"
B Alex "Every Breath You Take"
B- Dex "Keep Your Hands To Yourself"
C Jena "I Love Rock 'n Roll"
C Jess "Call Me"
C- Malaya "Through The Fire"
JENA was interesting, but not strong enough voice. K/J: A bit low
DEX was okay, nothing special. H: Basic, fine; K: Started stiff
Duet #1 - Alex & Sam - "That Girl is Mine" (B)
MALAYA started off well, then lost it. K/J: Need to relax, focus
Duet #2 - Jena & Caleb - "It's Only Love" (Harry "went in" - to the audience - and ended up with a young girl on his shoulders) (B-)
JESS didn't blow me away. H: Sing the shuffle, feel the pocket
SAM was pretty good, original, and I love that song. J: Good job, H: watch young
Ricky Nelson videos on YouTube
Duet #3 - CJ & Malaya - "I Knew You Were Waiting" [didn't grade it in writing]
ALEX was very original, to say the least. H: Coffee House; K: Bold; J: Missed the melody
Duet #4 - Dex & Jess - "Islands in The Stream" (B-)
Here, Keith starts drumming on the table, and the Judges -- then audience -- starts singing "Like a Virgin" -- then Ryan starts singing, and yeah, he can't.
CJ was a few notes short of perfection, IMHO. J: Started shaky; H: Great connection, practice pitch
CALEB finally proved: his power is > his singing, but!, he's still great -- but not #1! H: Waiting for this
lol