Syesha Mercado: An American Idol Long Shot

Syesha Mercado has the voice of a star, but she had a strange night on the American Idol final three show. Syesha Mercado is a long shot to make it the finals on American Idol. Unless there is some bizarre occurrence which causes the fans to split up between the two Davids, and Syesha to reap the benefits of that battle, Syesha Mercado will be packing her bags.

For Syesha Mercado Fans

Last night's discussion in my house was about which of the final three contestants on American Idol is the most "listenable." The question was put to me, if I had a CD of all three contestants, which of the three contestant's voices could I listen to the longest? For me, Syeshsa Mercado did not come out on the top of the list. Others my house disagree. They believe that she has the best singing voice in the competition.

Can Syesha Mercado sing? Yes. Could she pull off a concert tour and a record deal? Yes. But, after last night, I do not see her making the American Idol finale show. David Cook is more original and edgy, and David Archuleta is a music savant with passionate fans.

Two out of three songs by Syesha Mercado on last night's American Idol were odd. Her suggestive performance on one song was also not quite right for the American Idol audience.

Syesha Mercado: "If I Got You"

Randy Jackson picked "If I Got You" by Alicia Keys for Syesha Mercado in the judge's choice round on American Idol. This was her top performance of the night, and for Syesha Mercado the rest of the night went downhill.

Although it was her best of the night, Syeshsa Mercado sounded like she was trying to be Alicia Keys, with a little bit of Syesha. Paula Abdul has said more than once in the last couple of weeks that she still does not know who Syeshsa Mercado is as an artist.

Syeshsa Mercado's ability to transform is a plus in some ways, but she never truly lets herself out from behind the mask. This is one of the major reasons that David Cook and David Archuleta are more popular.

Syesha Mercado: "Fever"

In a total "Syesha Mercado what were you thinking" moment. Syesha Mercado slithered and provoked in a lame cabaret-like performance of Peggy Lee's "Fever."