Syesha Mercado — “Yesterday” — American Idol 7 Top 11 — MP3

Tuesday, March 18, 2008, 09:37 PM | American Idol 7

Syesha Mercado American Idol Top 11

Syesha Mercado performs “Yesterday” on American Idol Top 11

Well, American Idol really wants to save Syesha Mercado, singing late in the show, singing “Yesterday”.

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31 Comments for Syesha Mercado — “Yesterday” — American Idol 7 Top 11 — MP3

1

I thought she should have gone home last week but that was the performance of the night for me.

Really good job. Beautiful interpretation and she owned it.

Interested Observer on March 18, 2008 at 10:31 pm
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Complete turnaround! From being 1 of the worst of last week to 1 of the BEST this week! That near-exit jolted Syesha into displaying vocals in Yesterday that we see she was capable of & as you said, Interested Observer, interpreting beautifully. Nice job.

aprylette on March 18, 2008 at 10:52 pm
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She did a nice job, but oversold the sadness of the song a bit. Her phrasing was a bit on and off. Sometimes it’s good, other times wobbly.

heavyblow on March 18, 2008 at 10:56 pm
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I guess I just like the Boyz II Men version too much?! Agree about overselling the sadness.

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ewgs on March 18, 2008 at 11:06 pm
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That was very nice and beautifully done! Unlike Simon, I was kind of blown away. Although I think singing Yesterday would be an advantage for any of the contestants…

NYdvm on March 18, 2008 at 11:18 pm
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I personally thought that was horrible. I wasn’t blown away at all. That should have been Jason Castro’s song. He would have blow it out of the house.

bd152 on March 18, 2008 at 11:46 pm
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not that impressed. a little bit overdone. i agree that jason should have sung it… it would have been superb.

janicecris on March 18, 2008 at 11:55 pm
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Yeah I can Jason doing a great job on it too but credit where where credit due. She did an amazing job.

I don’t think she oversold the sadness but maybe that’s because I am older than many of the commenters here. Sometimes “Yesterday” can be the saddest song in the world.

Interested Observer on March 19, 2008 at 12:16 am
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Aprylette, from David’s thread. At 1:14-15, she got pitchy. But overall, it was in tune albeit she took liberty in changing the tune a lot through her phrasing. But the phrasing seems wobbly a lot at times so it felt that it was pitchy.

I.O., exactly. The song is very sad already and would be more effective if it were sung more matter-of-factly. She acted her sadness out too much and she sang it like she was choking/crying throughout. And I’m uncertain how heartfelt it actually was. It remained still a “theatrical performance” for me.

Jason Castro would have been much more moving and convincing.

heavyblow on March 19, 2008 at 12:28 am
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Best yet from Syesha. That was lovely.

mahrikka on March 19, 2008 at 12:33 am
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Horrible? bd152, are you a teenager? [smiles] Come on, listen to it again. I agree that Jason would have sung this song in his wonderfully unique way & I love him to pieces & I am not a teenager, lol! But, Syesha did a really great job!

The lyrics in Yesterday deal with the painful after-effects of a love relationship between a couple who has broken up. It is a song of sadness about mistakes made that cannot be corrected because the relationship is over. A pretty sad situation, for sure. I think she emoted effectively.

aprylette on March 19, 2008 at 12:34 am
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That was very good. A little bit of pitchiness kept it from being amazing, but this was the best I’ve seen from her. I think she just sang her way into the tour! =)

Has anyone noticed how beautiful she is? What a smile!

oboeadam on March 19, 2008 at 12:38 am
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Nope aprylette, I’m in my 30’s, and Yesterday is one of my favorite songs of all time. I just don’t think she sang it well at all. I’ve listened to it again (I admit it may not be horrible), but IMO there’s just something about her voice that doesn’t suit the song. It’s a song that already carries so much emotion and I believe it should be sung plainly and simply. It doesn’t need runs, etc.

bd152 on March 19, 2008 at 12:59 am
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Heavyblow, lol! You mean when the 1 note clipped a bit @ 1:14-15? That 1 blip & you generalize her entire performance as PITCHY? Don’t you think that’s misleading?

Look, I realize we love our favorites & Syesha is not even a favorite of mine. But when a contestant steps forth as David Cook did with Hello & Jason Castro/Hallelujah & David Archuleta/Imagine & just last week, Chikezie/She’s A Woman, I have GOT to give props where due – whether that contestant is a favorite of mine or not! Syesha owned Yesterday this evening placing her at the Top or Top 2 performances of the show.

As far as that miniscule blip, if I went over to the David A thread tonight, I could point out a few areas where David dropped notes, etc. But that’s petty because overwhelmingly, his performance was what I considered to be very good! It just wasn’t spectacular! Although he can be spectacular. Every performance cannot be, however! It’s ok.

aprylette on March 19, 2008 at 12:59 am
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She sounded great.

ruelg on March 19, 2008 at 1:11 am
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Apryl, I explained myself clearly. Please re-read my post.

I have nothing against Syesha. I will admit when I think she does “amazing”. She didn’t to me tonight.

heavyblow on March 19, 2008 at 1:12 am
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She looked good tonight.

wheres_j on March 19, 2008 at 1:19 am
18

Heavy, who would you define as the Top 4 performances this evening?

aprylette on March 19, 2008 at 1:22 am
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see my ranking in rickey’s ranking thread, apryl.

heavyblow on March 19, 2008 at 1:28 am
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I was just over there to offer mine & then I saw yours. So, cool.

aprylette on March 19, 2008 at 1:38 am
21

Very pretty interpretation, but she seemed too emotional to sing it really, really well. The beginning especially was shaky.

claymedmyheart on March 19, 2008 at 1:43 am
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I just can’t help but NOT like her. Whenever I see her, the only impression I get of her is someone who is using AI to further an ACTING career.
For whatever reason, she just always comes off very fake to me.
She does have a very good voice, but it just doesn’t do anything for me.

Pallaton on March 19, 2008 at 2:05 am
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I remember last show where Ryan asked Simon if he thought the Beatles songs would be harder or easier, and Simon said “Depends on what song you choose… if you choose Yesterday, hard.”

To me, it just seemed like she didn’t do the song justice…

imtubby77 on March 19, 2008 at 2:26 am
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I wanted to like it, but I just didn’t connect with her. I do think it was her best so far.

Is it terrible to say that the hair and makeup made her resemble Condolezza Rice?

bigepaz on March 19, 2008 at 3:01 am
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She was the second best for sure.

shadow25 on March 19, 2008 at 4:30 am
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I enjoyed the performance. My husband was pointing out that she was off-time, and when I watched the guitarist it did seem as if HE was willing her to get back on track.

I’m glad Syesha did well and want to see her in the top 10 for sure.

KH on March 19, 2008 at 7:23 am
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Best of the night for me! Oh, and Jason would have put me to sleep on this song as he has done on all his songs so far!

bfashion58 on March 19, 2008 at 7:58 am
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Definitely seemed shaky to me.

And, other than the cleavage, I think she looks kinda like Condoleeza Rice in that screen-shot! I think it’s just the hair – I prefer the curly hair!

Daisy on March 19, 2008 at 9:09 am
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I hate Syesha. She stole David H.’s song. The one Brooke should’ve got. AND SHE STOLE RAMIELE’s CATCHPHRASE! DID ANYBODY ELSE NOTICE THAT?!?! Hate the bitch. But she sang well.

rayato on March 19, 2008 at 9:34 am
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I hate Syesha. She stole David H.’s song. The one Brooke should’ve got. AND SHE STOLE RAMIELE’s CATCHPHRASE! DID ANYBODY ELSE NOTICE THAT?!?! Hate the chick. But she sang well. Nice rack too.

rayato on March 19, 2008 at 9:34 am
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Interesting observation, Pallaton. I think you might be onto something.

I like it when someone’s observation sort of open up my mind and make me see things in a new way.

heavyblow on March 19, 2008 at 10:00 am