Canadian Idol Top 7 Recap
The Idol wannabes are back at it again this civil holiday, taking on U.K. hits.
We get treated to the usual Ben and judge banter and a montage of Tom Jones, who is mentoring the Idol hopefuls this week.
Up first with “Bleeding Love” by Leona Lewis is Mark Day. This is going to be painful. “We talk about the idea of singing it like it’s the last song, I just don’t think it’s a winning performance,” says Jake. “I thought it was the most grown up performance of yours. While I don’t think you’re going to win Canadian Idol, I’ll give you a Tom Jones salute and throw you my panties,” says Zack.
Mitch MacDonald sings “Jealous Guy” by John Lennon. Mitch wants to be Gavin Degraw, but can’t quite make it there. “The main thing for me with you is every single week, you’re consistent,” says Sass. “I thought you really pushed. The only thing I would say is the notes got away from you some of the time,” says Farley. “It certainly was your own interpretation, probably the wrong one,” says Zack. “Arrangement? Not a fan. I think you took a really tender song and took the sentiment right out of it. You oversang,” says Jake.
Performing “Creep” by Radiohead is Drew Wright. “I’m going on record and saying that was my favourite performance from you so far,” says Farley. “Your clothes are way cooler. I thought the verses could have been more angst ridden. Holy pipes on the big stuff,” says Zack. “By far, the most impassioned performance I’ve ever heard from you,” says Jake. “When you kick it into that intense high gear, it slays everyone,” says Sass.
Theo Tams sings “You Had Me” by Joss Stone. “I didn’t know if you really had it in you to win this competition but you just threw it down in a serious way,” says Zack. “There’s something about how you sing in tune with how you feel and that’s how you win Canadian Idol,” says Jake. “I’m beginning to think maybe you are going to win,” says Sass. “You come out here and execute a plan and it’s working. Canada is falling in love with you,” says Farley.
With “Lola” by The Kinks is Mookie Morris. “Definitely one of the coolest things we’ve seen on this stage,” says Jake. “What I love about you is you don’t just float your boat above the sea of the song, you dive into that sea,” says Sass. “I do a lot of traveling and everywhere I go, people are talking about you,” says Farley. “If I would have walked into a club and I didn’t sign you, I should be fired the next day,” says Zack.
Amberly Thiessen sings “Put Your Records On” by Corrine Bailey Rae. “I can’t believe you sing that good,” says Sass. “You’re using your athleticism and sense of competition to prepare going out on that stage,” says Farley. “It’s a fantastic song choice. The biggest thing I notice is the growth curve you’ve been on,” says Zack. “I don’t know if the people at home right before you started singing, you started to get into the groove before the music started. Your pitch is so spot on,” says Jake.
Closing the show is Earl Stevenson with “Change The World” by Eric Clapton. “I think this year alone, we found five of the best unsigned acts in this country,” says Zack. “I talked about rhythm and there’s four to me that are the best at it; Theo, Amberly, Mookie, and you,” says Jake. “I’m loving the mix of Quasimodo and Dave Matthews,” says Sass.
One more will face the music and go home tomorrow night on the results show, 8 p.m. EST on CTV.