Guide Note

American Idol contestant Amanda Overmyer performed the song "I Hate Myself For Loving You" on the March 5, 2008 episode of the hit televised singing competition.

Fast Facts

1. Performance Date: March 5, 2008
2. Show: American Idol
3. Network: FOX
4. Song: "I Hate Myself For Loving You"
5. Original artist: Joan Jett
6. Original album: Up Your Alley
7. Original release date: 1988
8. Theme night: 1980s

• Randy: "That's the Amanda that we loved when we first saw her. That's the kind of songs you should be singing, that's who you really are."
• Paula: "There's so many things I want to say. Your face is beautiful. You've found your niche, this is who we fell in love with."
• Simon: "I thought it was fantastic. You absolutely nailed that song, it was the perfect song for you. In a way, this is one of my favorite girl performances so far."