American Idol contestant James Lewis performed the song "Go Down Moses (Let My People Go)" on the January 15, 2008 episode of the hit televised singing competition. It was the first negative audition of season seven. Lewis felt he would bring something new and different to the show.

1. Randy: Covered his head with his sheets of paper to hide his laughter. He told Lewis "this is not your thing dawg".
2. Paula: Tried everything in her power to keep from laughing including covering her mouth trying to hold it in, but let out a pig-like snort.
3. Simon: Sat there and looked dumbfounded with a pen in his mouth. He ended over 45 seconds of laughter from Paula and Randy telling Lewis that he was sorry, and refused to hear another song.