The contestants will choose any one of the awesome songs from the writing team of Paul McCartney and John Lennon.  First up tonight is Aaron Kelly.  His choice is “The Long and Winding Road”.  Randy didn’t like the arrangement.  Ellen said it was “a long and winding song”.  Kara said that for what he’s trying to do he needs to be great and he’s not there yet.  Simon thought it was boring and old fashioned and he needs to become young and relevant.  I don’t agree with any of the judges, I liked his version of the song.

Katie Stevens picks “Let It Be”.  Randy said it was her best performance ever.  Ellen said she changed it up just enough to make it her own without disrespecting the song.  Kara likes her confident attitude.  Simon took credit for her success tonight.  Huh?

“Can’t Buy Me Love” is Andrew Garcia’s song choice for the night.  Randy said his performance was solid but a little corny.  Ellen says that first of all you can buy love–right Simon?  Kara said she wants to like it.  Simon thought it was old fashioned and irrelevant.  Andrew gets a lot of grief from the judges and America.  I hope he gets to stick around longer.

Michael Lynche chooses “Eleanor Rigby”.   When he was little, his performing  family would sing all over Florida and this was one of their favorites.  If you remember, David Cook kicked butt with this song.  Randy thought Big Mike could record it.  Ellen thought it was incredible.  Kara said his vocals were “fire”.  Simon didn’t love it as much as the other three judges did.  I didn’t think it was as good as David Cook’s version.  I listen to that one all the time.

Next up is Crystal Bowersox.  She picks “Come Together” for tonight.  Randy says “another solid performance”.  Ellen says she keeps trying to come up with new ways to tell her how great she is.  Kara liked that Crystal was more accessible and playful tonight.  Simon says that song could be on the radio and that it was much better than last week.

Tim Urban sings “All My Lovin”.  Randy said it was a good “Tim performance”.  Ellen thought he did very well.  Kara thinks he does better when he sings with his guitar.  Simon said that Tim did a really good job tonight.  Wow…a compliment from Simon!

Casey James picks “Jealous Guy” from John Lennon’s solo album Imagine.  Randy loved that he did this song.  Ellen felt he was authentic and this was his best performance to date.  Kara said he showed vulnerability and it was very tasteful.  Simon thought it was the best of the night so far.  He is so cute–wait…have I said that before?

Singing “Across the Universe” is Siobhan Magnus.  Randy says that no one in this competition screams artist as Siobhan does.  Ellen tells her she is a big fan of those who march to their own drummer.  Kara didn’t feel the song was marketable.  Simon says her unpredictability is great.

Performing last tonight is Lee Dewyze with “Hey Jude”.  Okay…so I drifted off and missed the whole thing!  Evidently, the song didn’t hold my interest.

I’m happy to say that I am finished for tonight.  I’m so sleepy!  Tomorrow’s elimination show will feature Rihanna and David Archuleta.  Adam Lambert will mentor and perform next week.  Hurray!!!!  Good night…Bloggergal