“American Idol” airs an all new episode tonight May 1, 2013 featuring our Top 4 Idols (again!) singing for your votes. Last week’s votes will be added to this week’s votes due to the surprise no-elimination twist on Thursday’s results show. That means Amber Holcomb and Candice Glover who ended up in the bottom two last week have to kill it tonight to avoid elimination tomorrow night.
The contestants were mentored by Harry Connick, Jr. this week and they each will be singing a hit song from 2013 (now) and a hit song from prior to 2013 (then).
Tonight’s themes are standards (then) and songs from 2013 (now). LOOK BELOW for a live blog and recap of tonight’s (5/1/13) American Idol. Find out who sings what songs, get all of the judges’ comments and get the voting telephone number for your favorite idol.
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LIVE SHOW RECAP FOR AMERICAN IDOL 12 TOP 4
Hit Songs Of 2013 – The ‘Now’ Songs:
Amber Holcomb
Song: “Just Give Me A Reason” by Pink & Nate Ruess
Judges’ comments: Nicki does not feel connected to Amber after her performance as much as she did in her background video. While her voice was good, Nicki did not feel a connection between her and the song. Randy says at this stage, contestants usually lose their sense of fun. He did not feel her spirit like he does usually. Mariah applauds Amber for learning a new song so well but wants to see more confidence in her. Keith is a big fan of Pink and thinks Amber did a good job considering the circumstances. He loves the clarity in her voice.
VOTING TELEPHONE NUMBER:1-866-436-5702
Watch Amber Holcomb perform ‘Just Give Me A Reason’ in the video clip below:
http://youtu.be/SkaIvb2cQHo
Angie Miller
Song: “Diamonds” by Rihanna
Judges’ comments: Keith appreciates that Angie has put her own spin on the song which he’s always liked for its “percussive melody” –but he does not think this was the best song to change. He wanted her “let her spirit go”. Nicki says it was different than her previous performances –she was not as connected and this was “bland and lacklustre” –Nicki thinks it’s because Angie was trying too hard to perform. Randy said it was an interesting choice and agrees with Keith that she should not have changed the arrangement. Mariah said she expected her to change it and she tried to take the song to another place but she did not like that she tried to play to the audience.
VOTING TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-866-436-5701
Watch Angie Miller perform ‘Diamonds’ in the video clip below:
http://youtu.be/nWZgoevcnrQ
Candice Glover
Song: “When I Was Your Man” by Bruno Mars
Judges’ comments: Randy says the usual, that this is a singing competition and that Candice can sing anything. Mariah agrees and says Candice makes makes every song “super” and that sets her apart from everyone else in the competition. Keith calls it a “winning performance”. Nicki says the performance deserved a standing ovation. And then, they all stand up and give her a standing O!
VOTING TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-866-436-5703
Watch Candice Glover perform ‘When I Was Your Man’ in the video clip below:
http://youtu.be/tPnU0W7TVxU
Kree Harrison
Song: “See You Again” by Carrie Underwood
Judges’ comments: Mariah said Kree was particularly connected in the beginning of the song. She also said she loves that Kree is very authentic. Keith says it’s difficult to cover songs and he does not know why he can’t connect to her rendition. But he thinks she has a good voice. Nicki said she loved her Kreedom performance and says Kree sang with her eyes. Randy says Kree has an amazing voice which is good since this is a singing competition. He is full of gems tonight!
VOTING TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-866-436-5704
http://youtu.be/xz1-0OBx6A4
The Standards – The “Then” Songs:
Amber Holcomb
Song: “My Funny Valentine” by Mitzi Green/Chet Baker (Reprise)
Judges’ comments: Nicki compliments her on her poise and spirit and says it was beautiful. Randy says she made a believer out of him by the ‘stellar’ performance. He adds that the last half of that song was unbelievable and it’s a hard song to sing. She slayed it he says. Mariah is happy that Amber had bigger and better spirit than ever before. Keith loves that the room went wild when Amber hit her big note. He thinks that gave her the confidence to give a stellar performance.
VOTING TELEPHONE NUMBER:1-866-436-5702
http://youtu.be/tZa6kAjK-Bk
Angie Miller
Song: “Someone To Watch Over Me” by Gertrude Lawrence/Ella Fitzgerlald
Judges’ comments: Keith thought the song was a bit old fashioned but sang it beautifully. Nicki is reminded of Beauty and the Beast and thinks Angie could sing on Broadway. Randy compliments her amazing voice and for keeping him engaged in the song. Mariah likes the song choice because it’s a personal song for her.
VOTING TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-866-436-5701
http://youtu.be/CKpupS4FmUs
Candice Glover
Song: “You’ve Changed” by Harry James/Eva Cassidy
Judges’ comments: Randy again gives us a gem by saying Candice is in it to win it. Mariah does not say anything other than she will buy the tune ASAP. Nicki does not add much either.
VOTING TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-866-436-5703
http://youtu.be/AjGSYSMyOJI
Kree Harrison
Song: “Stormy Weather” by Ethel Waters/Gladys Knight
Judges’ comments: Mariah was interested by the song choice because it’s a song that is played a lot and is “loungey. She said it did not allow her to be bluesy. Keith said to never lose what comes naturally to her. Nicki said the song choice matters a lot and she wishes she had focused on that. Randy felt the disconnect to the song and said she may have chosen the Etta version versus the Lena version. He said she still did a good job.
VOTING TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-866-436-5704
Watch Kree Harrison perform ‘Stormy Weather’ in the video clip below:
http://youtu.be/bA1ZKCuHRc0
Quartet Performance:
Amber Holcomb, Angela Miller, Candice Glover, & Kree Harrison
“Wings” by Little Mix