Guide Note

During the audition phase of American Idol Season 7, contestant Renaldo Lapuz sang a particularly enthusiastic and off key version of an original composition, "We're Brothers Forever". Randy Jackson got up and danced with Lapuz until the end of the song. Simon Cowell gave him a hug afterwards.

During the show's finale on May 21, 2008, Lapuz was invited back to perform his anthem on the Nokia stage in Los Angeles. Surrounded by the USC marching band and cheerleaders, Lapuz belted out his tune with enthusiasm.

Fast Facts

1. Performance Date: January 16, 2007
2. Show: American Idol
3. Song: "We're Brothers Forever"
4. Songwriter: Renaldo Lapuz
5. Did not go on to Hollywood

• Simon: Had a horrible prediction that Ronaldo's song would become a hit record. He still denied Ronaldo entry into the competition.

• I am your brother, your best friend forever. Singing the songs, the music that you like. Oooiii! We're brothers til the end of time, and forever til the end of time.

• I am your brother, your best friend forever. Singing the songs, the music that you love. Oooiii! We're brothers til the end of time, together or not you're always in my heart. Your hurt your feelings in you will rain no more. (repeat)

• I love you brother.

• "Let My People Go"