David Hernandez Eliminated From The Top 12-03/12/2008

David Hernandez Performing I Saw Her Standing There-Top 12

Guy's Song Choices for 80's Night

Chikezie Eze
"All The Man That I Need" - Sister Sledge/Luther Vandross
Danny Noriega
"Tainted Love" - Soft Cell
David Archuleta
"Another Day In Paradise" - Phil Collins
David Cook (favorite performance of the night)
"Hello" - Lionel Richie
David Hernandez
"It's All Coming Back To Me Now" - Pandora'sBox/Meatloaf
Jason Castro
"Hallelujah" - Leonard Cohen
Luke Menard
"Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" - Wham!
Michael Johns
"Don't You (Forget About Me)" - Simple Minds

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Top 8 Guys Wow Judges and Fans Last Night!

The girls really have their work cut out for them this year. After watching the top 8 guys perform last night I couldn't believe that so many of them gave incredible performances. Although he didn't wow the judges as much as last week, David Archuleta continues consistently crankin' out show-stopping performances. He sang Phil Collin's "Another Day in Paradise." Last night his vocals were great (as usual) and he definitely infused the song with his own unique style. I enjoyed his piano playing too, brief as it was. As Randy Jackson would say, he "made it his own."

David Cook gave THE performance of the night (in my opinion). In case you missed it, he sang Lionel Richie's "Hello." I will work on getting a video on here ASAP. Other standouts of the night included Jason Castro's smooth performance of "Hallelujah." Leaving his guitar behind, I think he really proved that he can sing and he always seems to enjoy what he's doing! Simon was even impressed calling it "absolutely brilliant."

Finally, despite unflattering recent reports that could have potentially eliminated him from the show David Hernandez gave a strong performance of Celine Dion's "It's All Coming Back to Me Now."

David Hernandez Shows His Talent With "In The Midnight Hour"

After his standout performance of "In The Midnight Hour" this Tuesday, David Hernandez should fly through to next week. A little more soft-spoken than some of the other contestants, I think some underestimate his vocal abilities. Even so, judge Randy Jackson said, " I like that you started with a gospel vibe..." Paula Abdul complimented his "brilliant vocals" and Simon added an encouraging (sort of) "It was actually better than I thought it would be."

This 24-year-old Glendale, AZ has sort of an Elliot Yamin thing goin' on, yet he has his own distinctive sound. His musical influences include Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and Alicia Keys.