Paul McDonald on ‘American Idol’: Top 11
By Wade Kwon
Video: Paul McDonald sings “The Tracks of My Tears”
for Motown night.
[buy it on iTunes — aff. link]
Motown never dies. At least, not on “American Idol.”
The Top 11 pick their favorite hits from the label, including Huntsville’s Paul McDonald, complete with guitar.
• Song: “The Tracks of My Tears,” by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
[buy Smokey Robinson and the Miracles’ “The Tracks of My Tears”
on iTunes, Amazon; buy Paul’s version — aff. links]
• Judges say: Randy: “You have a distinctive voice. You took it to a Rod Stewart level. When you sing tender, you’ve definitely got that husky, quirky voice quality. Bring more of that out.” Steven: “Like (Bob) Dylan, Willie Nelson, your voice is that different. I love it.” J. Lo: “You’re the most seasoned performer we have. You’re the complete package.”
• We say: The uptempo version charmed the audience and the judges, but where’s the sorrow, the longing, the true emotion of a classic? And yet, he’s growing on us.
Behold the power of the trucker hat.
Rehearsing for Motown night.
Audio: “The Tracks of My Tears,” Paul McDonald
“American Idol” airs at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays on Fox 6.
Voting closes at 11 tonight.
Update March 24: Casey Abrams was almost sent home, but the judges unanimously decided to use their one “save” to keep him on the show.
Previous: Top 12 — Songs from Your Birth Year
Next:Top 10Top 11 again
Video: “The Tracks of My Tears,” by the Miracles
Also:
- Buy Paul McDonald’s “The Tracks of My Tears” on iTunes [aff. link]
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More “American Idol” at idol.wadeonbirmingham.com.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 10:24 pm
First time I have watched him (or the show this Season) and was quite impressed with him. Could see myself jamming to his song on the radio much like I felt with Bo Bice.
Thursday, March 24, 2011, 3:39 pm
If he makes it past this week, he’ll be part of the Idol tour, depending on if they can still make it worth the expense.
Thursday, March 31, 2011, 10:13 pm
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