What should the Idols sing tonight?

Stephanie Wed, Apr 19, 2006 at 04:39 PM EST

No! Ace is not in the hole. He needs to be clubbed or spaded since he insulted the Queen.

john Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 09:33 PM EST

I know I'm jumping the gun a little, but to anyone who said this theme stunk, if u live on the east coast..well..u know the episode rocked big time.

J Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 05:12 PM EST

ACE SHOULD STAY TILL THE END! Give him a break PUHLEEEZE!

Stephanie Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 04:13 PM EST

This years big theme is: recording artists who need publicity. I can understand Kenny Rogers, Stevie Wonder, and Barry Manilow, and yeah you can argue Queen but Rod Stewart? His American Songbook albums are doing quite well in the Adult Contemporary market. Plus it is similar to Manilow's new album, so I don't get why A.I. would do a repeat performance?

Nancy Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 03:41 PM EST

If they aren't doing vintage Rod Stewart, why bother calling it Rod Stewart night? Who really associates the Great American Songbook with Rod Stewart? Why not just call it Standards night? I hate these stupid theme nights, too. GOB has the right idea. Let the artists pick their own songs. Enough of them have such overinflated opinions of their singing abilities that the train wrecks would start early on and continue for the entire show. Just a thought.

jason Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 01:09 PM EST

this theme is too similiar to the barry manilow stuff. idol has changed in many positive ways since it began, they need to get rid of these theme nights. i personally wouldn't mind hearing people sing within two or three genres, maybe we should just stick to decades. if anything it should have been ROD STEWART songs, not songs from the songbook. however, the performances should be pretty good

GoddessLu Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 01:07 PM EST

This theme night bites! When I heard last week that it was Rod Stewart week, I was psyched and thought it would actually be HIS songs. While I am a fan of the classic songs Rod has recorded, don't call it Rod Stewart night. Gah!!! No Do Ya Think I'm Sexy for Ace...Taylor would have been great for Hot Legs...Elliot for Young Hearts or First Cut is the Deepest...Chris for Maggie May...etc etc...sniff.

GOB Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 12:18 PM EST

What makes AI so irritating are these stupid theme nights. The idea that these kids need to perfect a dozen genres of music is ridiculous. If and when they do get a recording contract, they will find the best sound for their voices and audiences, and stick with it, not try to be all things to all audiences. You don't hear Mary J Blige doing country, you don't hear Shania Twain singing showtunes and you don't hear Metallica doing R&B. There's a reason... nobody wants to hear that! If the producers of AI really wanted a contest, they should allow the contestants to choose songs based on their interests/abilities, and not force them into these awful pre-determined train wreck performances.

Mary Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 11:44 AM EST

I really wish they were doing Rod Stewart songs. Taylor would be great on "Every Picture Tells a Story", from Faces era.

sally Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 11:24 AM EST

I just hope that Chris will lighten it up a tad tonight. Crack a smile, darlin'! We'll still love you!

Stephanie Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 10:33 AM EST

Kellie- Blue Skies ( I would have said "Crazy" since she did Klein before and nailed it, but this song would come in a dead second).

Katherine- Makin' Whoopie

Ace- Since I don't have you

Paris- Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered

Taylor- They Can't Take That Away From Me

Elliot- You Send Me

Chris- My Funny Valentine (He can do it better than Constantine did it, and he knows it.) or Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

damiged Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 10:24 AM EST

They're not doing Rod Stewart songs, they're doing classic torch songs from the 30's and 40's.

Erin Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 10:05 AM EST

Who cares what the other contestents sing but Elliot? Please, please, Elliot, don't blow it.

Chris Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 09:49 AM EST

Why aren't they going to do any of his earlier hits like "Maggie Mae", "Do You Think I'm Sexy?", 'Young Turks"?

mike Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 09:29 AM EST

To keep the judges and audiance awake, can't someone sneak in Maggie May or Stay With Me?

Gretchen Weiners Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 09:02 AM EST

Daughtry should sing "Do You Think I'm Sexy" for obvious reasons.

damiged Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 09:01 AM EST

Just my thoughts:

Katherine - When I Fall In Love
Chris - Blue Moon
Taylor - Ain't That A Kick In The Head
Paris - Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
Elliott - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Ace - Makin' Whoopee
Kellie - It Had To Be You

Sarah Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 07:59 AM EST

Here are my picks:

Chris- "What a Wonderful World"
Katherine- "The Nearness of You"
Paris- "Blue Skies"
Elliot- "My Funny Valentine"
Taylor- "You Send Me"
Ace- "I'll Be Seeing You"
and I kind of like "Makin Whoopee" for Kellie even though she'd probably have no clue what she's actually singing about!

Brian Tue, Apr 18, 2006 at 07:46 AM EST

My roommate and I played the "What should they sing?" game last night...

Paris - "I'll Be Seeing You"
Elliot - "Way You Look Tonight"
Katherine - "Blue Moon" or "Where or When"
Chris - "'Til There Was You"
Taylor - "Blue Skies"
Kellie - "Smile" or "Blue Moon"

We couldn't figure out Ace...but hopefully he'll be going home anyway ;-)

Also, this is definitely a week where Paris, Katherine and possibly Taylor can absolutely tear down the house!