The top 10 boys get their second chance

Tonight the top 10 boys get a second chance to prove they are worthy to stay in the competition. They are attempting to win us over with the music of the 70's:

Fleetwood Mac had their first top 10 hit in 1977 with Go Your Own Way. Michael Johns started the competition showing the more low-key side of his personality with this mellow classic. The song didn't give him much of a chance to set the night on fire, but you could still see the embers smoldering underneath it all. He's hot even when the song is not.

Andy Gibb had his first #1 song in 1977 when I Just Want To Be Your Everything topped the charts for four weeks. Back then it was a disco jam, but in the hands of Jason Castro it was re-invented as a guitar driven folk song. It was a creative arrangement, but it didn't make his voice stand out as exceptional.

Queen first hit the charts in 1975 with Killer Queen. Luke Menard took his talents to another level by attempting this dramatic song. He was able to display the full range of his impressive tenor while also giving the audience a chance to gaze into his dreamy eyes. Everybody wins!

Foreigner peaked at #3 in 1978 with the classic rock anthem Hot Blooded. Robbie Carrico continued to try and prove himself as a genuine rocker with this time in the spotlight. The lead singer of Foreigner, Lou Gramm, is the premier voice of rock and Robbie didn't come close with this effort.

The Carpenters continued their streak of hits in 1971 when Superstar peaked at #2. Danny Noriega was clearly channeling his inner Karen with his extremely awkward performance of this beautiful song. Unfortunately she failed to help him get close to re-creating the magic of the original. His voice isn't good enough to compensate for everything else he dishes out.

The Temptations had their fourth #1 song in 1972 with Papa Was A Rolling Stone. David Hernandez showed everyone that this is a singing competition that he intends to win. He took this epic R&B slice of life and sang every note with purity and conviction. He combined his wonderful vocals with enough dynamic stage presence and style to make him a front-runner.

The Doobie Brothers had their first top 10 hit in 1973 with Long Train Runnin'. It's one of the greatest rock songs ever, but it doesn't necessarily allow a finalist like Jason Yeager to sing at his best. It's clear that there's a very talented singer and musician in there, but Jason hasn't found a way to bring him to the American Idol stage yet.

Donny Hathaway was never very big on the music charts, but that didn't stop Chikezie from selecting one of his soulful jams. This was a significant improvement from last week's train wreck as he seemed more comfortable with the material. He showed off his big voice along with his big ego.

Free had their one and only hit when All Right Now peaked at #4 in 1970. David Cook chose this song which allowed him to rock with his electric guitar just the way he likes. He gave us another performance that is exactly what we expect from him.

John Lennon took Imagine to #3 in 1971. It's very easy imagine the extremely talented and charismatic David Archuleta in the finals after his impressive and mature rendition of this timeless and inspirational song. This young man oozes sincerity with every note that skillfully pours out of him. He's already a star.

My predictions for the boys last week were completely off and I'm predicting that I'm gonna be way off again this week. None of the boys are totally and completely awful. While David Archuleta is at the top of the heap by himself, David Hernandez has joined Michael Johns as a contender. I think Luke Menard saved himself this week from being too nice, too handsome and too boring. I guess I'm left with predicting that Jason Yeager, Jason Castro, Robbie Carrico and of course, Danny Noriega , will be the lowest vote getters. I'd love to say that Danny will be going home, but I think the weirdos are still gonna be voting for him. That leaves me predicting that Jason Yeager and Robbie Carrico will be going home.