Paul McDonald on ‘American Idol’: Top 11 again
By Wade Kwon
Video: Paul McDonald sings “Rocket Man”
for Elton John night.
[buy it on iTunes — aff. link]
If these 11 faces seem familiar …
As you may recall, Casey Abrams almost went home last week, but the judges used their only save to keep him on “American Idol.” And so, two contestants will be going home this week.
Legendary singer and pianist Elton John provides the hits for tonight’s show. Can Huntsville’s Paul McDonald continue his winning ways, with everyone facing double jeopardy this week?
• Song: “Rocket Man,” by Elton John
[buy Elton John’s “Rocket Man”
on iTunes, Amazon; buy Paul’s version — aff. links]
• Judges say: Randy: “A little pitch-y. When you get into that tender zone with that quiet soft voice, it’s very infectious. Allow yourself to go all the way.” J. Lo: “I wonder if you’re holding back, if there’s more to your voice than even you know. Push, push, push.” Steven: “When you start hitting every note, that’s the day I’m not gonna like you anymore.”
• We say: An interesting take, but not a compelling one. Where’s the intensity, the uplift?
Gone Hollywood: The magazine photo shoot.
Back in the day: Paul McDonald plays with his original band.
Audio: “Rocket Man,” Paul McDonald
“American Idol” airs at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays on Fox 6.
Voting closes at 11 tonight.
Update March 31: Paul landed in the Bottom Three, in a week in which two contestants would be eliminated. But he escaped, as Naima Adedapo and Thia Megia, “Idol’s” youngest contestant ever at age 15, were sent home.
Previous: Top 11 — Motown songs
Next: Top Nine
Video: “Rocket Man,” by Elton John
Video: “Rocket Man,” by William Shatner
Video: “Rocket Man,” by Stewie Griffin
Also:
- Buy Paul McDonald’s “Rocket Man” on iTunes [aff. link]
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More “American Idol” at idol.wadeonbirmingham.com.
