Syesha Mercado Saving All My Love for You

Guide Note

American Idol season seven contestant Syesha Mercado performed the song "Saving All My Love for You" on the March 5, 2008 episode of the hit televised singing competition. The song was originally released by Marilyn McCoo in 1978 and made popular by Whitney Houston on her 1985 self-titled debut album.

Fast Facts

1. Contestant: Syesha Mercado
2. Performance date: March 5, 2008
3. Show: American Idol
4. Network: FOX
5. Season: 7
6. Song: "Saving All My Love for You"
7. Original artist: Marilyn McCoo
8. Songwriters: Michael Masser, Gerry Goffin
9. Original album: Marilyn & Billy
10. Original release date: 1978
11. Notable covers: Whitney Houston , JoJo

• Randy: "Good."

• Paula: "Sophisticated, lovely."

• Simon: "A bit predictable, but good."