‘American Idol’ Elton John Week: Top 11 Songs

The remaining 11 members of this season's 'American Idol' crew took on the expansive catalog of Elton John this week and as usual, there were mixed results. The episode was a bit sleepy, with most of the contestants performing any of John's numerous ballads. Regardless of the pacing, big ups to the contestants for having the courage to flip, change and put their own spin on John's classics.

Scott McCreery: He played Scarlet, his guitar, while putting a country spin on 'Country Comfort,' which he chose for obvious reasons. It worked, like a charm. Scotty can do no wrong, as the judges and the audience loved it.

Naima Adedapo: Naima flipped the uptempo 'I'm Still Standing,' boldly infusing it with reggae grooves. However, she missed the mark, as the song is too energized for the chill vibe of the reggae genre. But she gets an 'A' for effort.

Paul McDonald: The breathy-voiced McDonald, who admitted to living on dollar menu fare while touring before his 'Idol' stint, donned his "interesting" white suit while coasting through a quiet attempt at 'Rocket Man.' His sound reminds of us British singer James Blunt.

Pia Toscano: Another week, another ballad, this time in the form of the powerhouse 'Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me.' While Toscano hits every note, tonight, she didn't move us an inch. She has the style, but she has to show us the substance. We know it's there, Pia. Bring it, girl!

Stefano Langone: The dapper, well-dressed Langone took on 'Tiny Dancer,' and he finished stronger than he started. He moved, he connected with the audience, and he held out his hand to Jennifer Lopez at the end of the song, earning five for flirting.

Lauren Alaina: 'Candle in the Wind' is one of the biggest-selling and best-written songs in history, and Alaina's voice was like a Louisville slugger, knocking it out of the park.

James Durbin: Splits and loads of hairspray were part and parcel of Durbin's take on 'Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting.' He turned in the most energetic performance of the night.

Thia Megia: Thia once again chose a ballad in the form of 'Daniel.' Her performance was pretty, if unremarkable. Such a safe choice might do her in, as she continues to end up in the bottom of the voting.

Casey Abrams: With a haircut and a trimmed beard, Abrams, who earned the only save of the season last week, sat on a stool and breezed through the lilting 'Your Song.' He proved why the judges gave him another chance after two weeks of lackluster performances.

Jacob Lusk: The overly demonstrative, Compton-born Jacob Lusk went with 'Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word.' He didn't go over-the-top, but he did hit a never-ending note at the end, to which Lopez remarked "You don't see that every day."

Haley Reinhart: Reinhart's attempt at 'Bennie and the Jets' caused Randy Jackson to proclaim "the best performance of the night." Steven Tyler said "You sing sexy." While Reinhart has a smoky set of pipes, she demonstrated confidence and poise tonight.