Though my fondness for her grows and grows, I skipped Lady Gaga‘s concert when she came to town last week. A friend of mine did attend the show, and was super-impressed (not a convert going in, she didn’t know what to expect). Hearing her review, I’m a little disappointed I didn’t grab a ticket, but Gaga didn’t go on until 1:15 am, well past sheep-counting time for me.

But tonight I’ve got a second chance (albeit on a much smaller scale), as does a huge swath of America. Lady Gaga takes the American Idol stage during this evening’s Top 9 results show, performing “Poker Face,” currently #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

With all the focus on what in-it-to-win-it contestant Alison Iraheta was wearing last night as she tore into No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak,” I can only imagine how the Idol judges might react to Lady Gaga’s inspired clothing choices. Thankfully, guests aren’t subjected to such sartorial scrutiny (though while I’m on the subject, 69-year-old Smokey Robinson should really rethink the hoodie).

Back to the music. While I don’t think Gaga’s done playing her hand with “Poker Face” (tonight’s Idol play might very well propel her to #1 next week), she has released a third single from her debut, The Fame. “Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)” seems a curious choice, probably because it’s so comparatively lightweight next to “Just Dance” and “Poker Face.” Is there such a thing as a springtime jam?

As tipped here several weeks ago, Pet Shop Boys, Lady Gaga’s new besties, remixed “Eh, Eh (Nothing I Can Say),” bringing a slightly darker shade to her brightly colored pop. The mix remains available as a free download from AOL.

American Idol airs tonight on FOX at 9/8 Central.

Purchase Lady Gaga – “Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)” via iTunes, Amazon MP3.