Time for the Top 12!

Although the results are already in and David Hernandez bade his goodbye three days ago, here is an assay of the best Beatles rendition and the worst (or should I say substandard) performances in AI Season Seven’s Top Twelve.

‘Beatles Deluxe’

Of the 12 finalists, Carly Smithson overruled the Beatles accolade by singing Come Together. It was a perfect choice for her. Indeed, it was one stellar performance, quoting Randy Jackson. She gave the song a female stroke, offsetting her Irish twang. Thus, something much better than Aerosmith’s 1978 remake of the song. Is she a Kelly Clarkson in the making? Let’s find out next week…

Second on the list is Brooke White’s Let It Be adaptation. It was a very heartfelt performance according to Mr. Jackson. And yes, it was, indeed, soulful and solid —you can even feel her embodiment to the song. Hence, the piano made it easier for her to breathe life into the Paul McCartney “Mother Mary” song.






To complete the top three, Chikezie will do the job. As Simon blurted out, “I thought you were terrific.” Restless he may have been after the performance; but Chikezie did give his very best as he sang She’s A Woman. One thing for sure, Chikezie has one proud mama out there…






‘The Pits’

Never mind the 4th placer until the 9th… why don’t we just proceed to the bottom three?


The tenth place should be awarded to our very own Ramiele Malubay. “It was pretty safe,” quoting Paula. As a matter of fact, it was very safe. We've had enough of the 'safe and sound' songs, Ramiele. Show us what you can do. We all know you can do better than that. You have talent, lots of it. Better use them properly.

“So, those who are in favor, please raise your right hand…”

“One, two, three, four… 88,701,000!”

(Well, that’s according to the year 2000 census).

David Archuleta rests on 11th place. Ha! Finally he stumbled and fell. The cute days are over for David. He may have been groomed to become the next American Idol but this is one song that brought him to infamy. Simon is just fair in saying that he made a mess in singing the Stevie Wonder 1971 cover song We Can Work It Out. The bad thing is that it didn’t work out for him...

Finally, the last place is occupied by Dolly Parton singing Eight Days A Week ‘on helium.’

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Too bad Kristy, the country thingy didn’t work.

As for the unfortunate David Hernandez, even you may have overdone the song, there is still one thing we are all sure of… you have proven your worth of being AI7's ultimate 12th placer.