Idol Chatter...top 4!

So we're getting down to the end soon. Is your top pick still "in it to win it"? I can't reveal if mine is until the finale. Stay tuned.

Well, tonight we got a song you've heard of from contemporary catalogs and then some song you've never heard of from some old-time song writers.

1. James-didn't think it was fair that he got to open and close the show. Thanks FOX. Don't Stop Believing-current pick. Really pitchy and sharp, but the teens will love it because of Glee. Us old farts will love it because, it's Journey. Classic American Rock!
Love Potion #9-old pick. As hard as it is for me to say it, it was good. Interesting arrangement. Gaga, makes me gag.

2. Haley-will this be the end for you? Finally? Earth Song-current pick. While this is one of my all-time favorite MJ songs, I thought it was terrible. She really butchered the song, then the judges butchered her. Finally some honesty from the 3 stooges. Old pick-don't remember the name of it, but it was really fantastic...yes, you read right...fantastic. Tonight was probably the first time I took her seriously and felt like she might be a threat to my favorites.

3. Scotty-who ever thought he'd make it this far? 9-11 Song-current pick. Nice work, not your best, but really a touching song and well chosen for the current events of the past week or two. Old pick-whatever it was called, it was cheesy and kind of lame. Scotty... you're so close, don't blow it now! Now go wash your hands with a sterilizing solution after touching the gaga.

4. Lauren-she really showed up tonight! This was the Lauren I believed in from the beginning. I've been phoning in votes for you all night. Build it Anyway-current pick. A...wait for it... Mazing! You should have been singing like that all along! I'm Evil-old pick. Well, your Dad's probably a little shocked you could sing and move like that, but it is a tricky business you're entering. Very grown up and very very good!

Tonight's predictions are a mixed bag: 3 for Haley, 1 for Lauren and I'm hoping for the Daughtry effect and betting that James is going home. Who will be right??