We’re back from last week’s crushing elimination and ready to go for this week.

Ever diligent in it’s commercial debauchery, the Idol machine is milking this Fab Four Thing as much as possible. Idol brings back the Beatles songs for another week. Oh wait it’s different this week… someone might actually sing a George Harrison or even <GASP!> a Ringo Star composition. Yeah right. It’s no surprise, really. Apple and the Beatles Apple Corp just kissed and made up earlier last year so Apple needs Idol to spread the love.

We’ll get to know the Idol kids a bit more tonight as they share their “most memorable moments” of the competition so far, which is a little stupid given that this is only week 2 of being part the big show. So my guess is most of them will say, Week 1 was the most memorable just because the point of reference isn’t that vast.

Amanda

She again rocks the Idol dome with “Back In The USSR.” You know, you really can’t understand what she’s saying when she’s singing. She sort of reminds me of that “Ma Na Ma Na” guy from the Muppets. You know, this guy. (Try to get that out of your head now….)

Anyhoo….

Kristy

Luckily she ditched the paper shredder duds and the ‘Dolly Parton on speed and a Red Bull’ country twang on “Don’t Hide Your Love Away.” She’s, at best, a county pageant singer. She doesn’t seem to have enough talent to carry a note and any expression on her face at the same time. Simon called her musical wallpaper. She tells Simon that “You know I can blow your socks off” Well I’m sure she blows, but it ain’t socks.

David A

The wee lad takes on the Beatles during their “Lite FM” phase with his cover of “The Long And Winding Road.” He remembers all his words this time and pulls it off practically flawless. However, I’m sooooo over this unassuming thing he’s doing. After every song he acts so overcome when the tweeners Idol paid in the front rows scream incessantly. He’s so unassuming that it’s become assuming.

Michael

Michael actually wore a tie this evening for his cover of “A Day In The Life.” Again, I don’t have much to say about his performance but I would like to note that he ripped off Jim Morrison’s moves again. Anyway, Paula rambles on about ear monitors and connecting with the audience The problem is… Michael’s not wearing one so what’s her reasoning now? Uh, what exactly is in Paula’s Coke Cup?

Brooke

The hippie girl everyone loves is dressed like a big happy lemon yellow sunshine and takes on “Here Comes The Sun.” It’s a bit weird, and just doesn’t seem to fit her. But coming off of last week stellar performance, it was bound to happen. I’m not sure if it was the poufy lemon chiffon dress, her sunny yellow locks or her big “Shiny Happy People” grin, but she made me really feel like I needed a couple Zoloft just to keep up my fake smile.

David C

Ok this guy is so pulling a “Daughtry” again this week. He chose “Day Tripper” as his song, but does the White Snake version of the Beatles classic so he can keep up his rocker facade. Guess I can’t knock it… it took Daughtry to a #1 selling album. Ok that’s all well and good, but Dude, did we need the Peter Frampton Talk Box solo? That has a place in the Sounds of the 70’s Time Life classics and Geico commercials, but not on Idol, man.

Carly

She takes the stage in a Carmen Miranda inspired first trimester hiding tunic with ugly rosettes all over the place. It’s a good cover of “Blackbird” sans the corny explanation of why she sang it. But like a half-slip on an old lady, her professional grooming is really showing.

Jason

The dread crowned one becomes “Le gentilhomme de Sac de Hackie” (the Hackie Sack gentleman) on “Michele” complete with French and English lyrics. Does anyone else notice that he never seems to quite finish his words? I’m not sure if it’s too much pot or if the dreads weigh him down, but he’s a bit of a lazy singer.

Syesha

Man, I didn’t even recognize her with the straight ‘do! She’s looking good with the smooth locks and the Wonder Bra induced girls. She goes all soulful on “Yesterday” and finally shows what her voice can do.

Chikezie

He takes “I’ve Just Seen a Face” into a odd R&B/country vibe and even whips out a harmonica mid song. Did he learn nothing from the Kristy Lee Cook fiasco last week? Can’t he just embrace his Luther Vandross-ness and give up on the Billy Ray Cyrus?

Ramiele

The tiny one, afraid of boring the judges for a 2nd week, covers the uptempo “I Should Have Known Better.” You would have thought she’d known better and chose a better song. She was pretty sucky until about the last 8 bars when she could belt out some big notes. You know, for such a short person, you’d think she be more in touch with her lower register.

And that’s the Top 11! My picks for “Bottom 3″ this week are Kristy, Amanda and Ramiele with Kristy take the bus ride home. So which little Idol Darling do you think will be saying “Hello Goodbye” to the Idol stage and which will be “Glad All Over” to make up the Top 10 and come to an arena near you this summer?

Tune in tomorrow night for the results!

Peace, Love and All Together Now,

Kristi