Idol Goes Motown

After a flight back from Hitsville USA, last week and overcoming Influenza B, the contestants were ready to give it their all on the music that started it all , here are tonight's standout's . Matt Giraud "got in on" with his soulful bluesy rendition of Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" leaving Kara and Paula to praise him for being true to himself and making them swoon , and getting praise from both Randy and Simon saying "you put yourself as a front runner in the competition". Kris Allen ,I just have to say "how sweet it would be to be loved by you", the 24 year old belted out another on of Marvin Gaye's classics, "How Sweet It Is" and wowed the crowd and the judges with his very own take on the song with riffs and runs and of course with his trusty guitar in hand , Kara praised him for doing making the song his own and "not doing the Marvin version ,but the Kris" and getting praise from Randy as being "consistent every week and giving his all" Simon was the only one who brought down the mood saying that "you need to have more belief in yourself to be a star you have to be conceited" um no you don't Mr. Cowell take a look at Sara Bareilles , David Archuleta , Carrie Underwood, David Cook all very humble and still stars:) Though Kris got some major crowd-love it was Adam who brought them to their feet and Kara and Paula , Adam sand Smokey Robinson's and The Miracles ,"Tracks Of My Tears" all in falsetto ,but still showcasing all of his vocal strengths he would show if normally singing , the performance was simply amazing and beautiful getting praise from all four judges for him being one of the most original contestants in the competition , and how about the mini makeover - hotttt ,but Adam don't change we like you the way you were:) And last but certainly not least the lovely Allison Iraheta closed out the show with "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" a perfect choice for the raspy voiced 16 year old rocker , the performance was early Kelly reminiscent and I hope she can make it that far:) Be sure to tune in tomorrow for Results and performances by Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson & Ruben Studdard 9/8c only on FOX!