Crystal Bowersox
Her song is "Summer Wind". HC isn't thrilled by the choice.
Connick: I still don't know why this song means something to her. Hope to find out.
Wow. Crystal is glammed UP. No granola and Birkenstocks tonight, LOL. She's doing a good job, even though this isn't her type of performance.
Randy: It was a great arrangement. More subdued performance. Didn't do anything new with it. Kind of sleepy for me.
Ellen: Wanted to see more snap. Wanted you to loosen up. But wow, if this was the first time I saw you I wouldn't know you were that other girl.
Kara: I kinda liked it. I was impressed by your phrasing.
Simon: Love the song, but I don't know if I would have picked that song for you. Second half was better. You've had a couple of okay weeks. Now is about being in it to win it. You have to nail it week after week after week.
Seacrest asks why she chose that song.
Crystal:To me it's a real sweet love story. I don't think I should sing really big notes just because I'm on American Idol.
Simon: I'm giving you this advice to help you. (he wants her to make the best impression she can)
Crystal: I appreciate that, I do.
Steve, kick Simon's ass.
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