American Idol 8 is now down to the top 8 finalists… and tonight, April 7, they sang songs from the year the contestants were born. That means plenty of 80s music and baby photos! Check out the American Idol top 8 recap:

Danny Gokey sang “Stand By Me” by Mickey Gilley (1980) – Randy didn’t like the arrangement but Gokey made him love it; Kara said he killed it and made it his own; Paula set he set the bar high; Simon thought the beginning was good, middle lazy and ended well, said overall it was great.

Kris Allen sang “All She Wants To do is Dance” by Don Henley (1985) – Kara said it felt like jazz funk homework and lost its youth; Paula said he changed it up to make it his own; Simon thought it was boring, indulgent and forgettable; Randy said Kris got a little lost among the musicians.

Lil Rounds sang “What’s Love Got to Do with It” by Tina Turner (1984) – Paula said she needed to create her own niche and didn’t think she did; Simon said it was a second or third rate copycat performance; Randy said she could have picked an amazing song from that year, but didn’t; Kara talked about her range and finding power in the lower register.

Anoop Desai sang “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper (1986) – Randy said he pulled it back and said it was a nice vocal; Kara said he controlled the song and showed you can interpret a pop song into soul; Paula said the choice was flawless and his voice was magical; Simon said it was very good and original, though not fantastic.

Scott MacIntrye sang “The Search is Over” by Survivor (1985) – Scott ditched the piano this week… Kara said he took on a very difficult song and had good and off moments; Paula gave him credit for leaving the piano but said overall “bravo;” Simon suggested he return to the piano, the song was horrible; Randy said it was just all “ok.”

Allison Iraheta sang “I Can’t Make You Love Me” by Bonnie Raitt (1992) – Paula loved her tenderness and how she gave her heart; Simon said it was very good but doesn’t think her personality is coming through; Randy said she reminds him of Kelly Clarkson and she’s one of the best of the night; Kara said she’s ready to make a record.

Matt Giraud sang “Part Time Lover” by Stevie Wonder (1985) – Randy said vocally it was one of the best of the night; Kara said it was unbelievable; Paula gave him a standing O; Simon said it was well done.

Adam Lambert sang “Mad World” by Tears for Fears (1982) – Simon talked for all of them and gave him a standing ovation.