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2/26: David Archuleta dominates - top 10 recap
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The night started slow and shaky but got better during the second half. Chikezie and Luke probably saved themselves but Robbie Carrico and Jason Yeager are in deep trouble.
David Archuleta just solidified his front runner status right then and there with “Imagine.” Phew! No contest. I can see him winning this easily.
The rest in order: David Hernandez, David Cook, Chikezie Eze were all excellent. Danny Noriega surprised me and I’m ranking him fifth. Luke Menard saved himself and I thought deserved No. 6. Close call but I place Jason Castro just ahead of Michael Johns, a disappointing No. 8. The bottom two are clear and as noted are Jason Yeager and at the bottom, Robbie Carrico.
Michael Johns (“Go Your Own Way” Fleetwood Mac) - First up! He’s big on tennis. Is this the first time Fleetwood Mac has ever cleared a song for “Idol”? It’s just an okay rendition. His vocals are a bit sloppy. It was good, not especially astounding. And that T-shirt is kind of ordinary. He likes to pull his mike in and out while hitting bigger notes. Interesting. Randy: “It started a little slow for me then you got into it. I wanted you to let you, you didn’t quite go there.” Paula: “You’ve got the whole crowd working. You’re a seasoned performer. You’re charming. You’re already there.” Simon: “It was by far your weakest performance. It’s what I call coasting along. There was no moment. A very weak choice of song.” B
Jason Castro (“I Just Want to Be Your Everything” Andy Gibb): What he hates is interviews. Loves singing, hates talking. He started strong, hit a few bad notes along the way, especialy in the chorus, but overall, charming. I liked it more than the judges. Randy: “As a vocalist, if I take [the guitar] away, the vocals just weren’t that good.” Paula: “I think you made a clever choice with the song. I liked the way you musically interpreted it.” She asks him to go without the guitar next week. Simon: “I thought the song was horrible. It was too schmaltzy, didn’t suit your voice. Your vocals were very weak on that. It didn’t got together this week. You looked uncomfortable.” B
Luke Menard (“Killer Queen” Queen) He’s part of an a capella group and has travelled around the world. Up third, he tackles Freddie Mercury. He is no Freddie Mercury on the charisma level. But he is darn good lookin’. Vocally, he’s very clean, just not anything breathtakingly special. Randy: “In degree of difficulty, you chose a tough song. I liked you better this week. This seems more your wheelhouse, your vibe.” Paula: “You picked the perfect song.” Simon: “It was a mistake. You are always going to be judged with the original. The singer of that song had charisma and personality. You didn’t. It was theatrical and verging on whiny.” B/B+
Robbie Carrico (“Hot Blooded” Foreigner) He drag races cars. He starts a bit sluggish, picks it up in the chorus. He’s like a less authentic version of Bo Bice. It’s quite karaoke. I don’t feel him being terribly hot blooded at all. Randy: “I don’t know if the rock is really really your thing. It doesn’t have enough oomph to be a rock voice.” Paula: “You played it a little safe. You have to up the ante.” Simon: “You don’t have to get so defensive. I thought the vocal was okay tonight.” C-plus
Danny Noriega (“Superstar” Carpenters) He sang in a punk rock band in ninth grade. I have to say he’s a far better vocalist than Sanjaya. He did a fine job. Wow! Randy: “I’m a fan of yours. You are a fun guy. There were some problems with the vocal. You have that slow vibratto. You should speed it up. Just let it go.” Paula: “You got amazing vocal skill.” Simon: “Last week was a disaster. It was better. It wasn’t a fantastic vocal. You were trying to so hard. What I do like is you stand out in the crowd and you’re interesting. And you look terrific on camera.” He said last week was a “disaster,” he admits. B-plus/A-minus
David Hernandez” (“Papa Was a Rolling Stone” The Tempations) He was a gymnast as a kid. He’s been my favorite pure vocalist in this competition and tonight, he proved it. That was really impressive. He had control of the stage and the song. Total soul patrol! Randy: “This is the David Hernandez we fell in love with!” Paula: “Your voice is so pure, it pierces right through the heart. You told a story.” Simon: “This may surprise you. In my opinion, that was the best vocal of the night so far.” A-minus/A
Jason Yeager (“Long Train Runnin’” Doobie Brothers) He plays multiple instruments. After last week’s soporific “Moon River,” he’s going to have to step it up to survive. This is better but he lacks the edge to truly pull of that song. He’s almost too clean cut. He just doesn’t have it. Randy: “It isn’t a singer’s kind of song. It was very pitchy and karaoke.” Paula: “It was fun to see this side of you.” She notes it lacks vocal range. “Pick singer’s songs.” Simon: “The simple truth last week was boring. This week was awkeward and ordinary. That horrific ending. It like you were drunk at a party. You are a quite good singer who can’t perform very well. I’m disappointed.” C-plus
Chikezie Eze (“I Believe to My Soul” Donny Hathaway) Why did he drop his last name? It makes him more memorable! His name is Nigerian, translates into “something well created by God.” It’s a mispronunciation but he lets it go. That was a solid performance, very soulful, very dominant. Randy: “Chikezie is back America!” Paula: “Very clever to pick a song in a story. Better remember my name!” SImon: “You look better. You sounded better. A million times better than last week!” A-minus
David Cook (“All Right Now” Free) He’s a huge crossword and word search man, a “word nerd.” Compared to Robbie Carrico, David is a much more convincing rocker. His voice has some edge and grit. Excellent! Randy: “You are our real rocker from the boys. I really really liked that. Smart choice of song.” Paula: “You are the real deal.” Simon: “It was solid. I don’t think that film helped you. Crosswords. That’s boring. That’s partly your problem. You don’t have a lot of charisma.” He talks back: “I don’t have to win you over with charisma. I have to win them over.” Simon: “I know the rules of this conversation… this is called an opinion. I don’t think a film like that does you any favors.” A-minus/A
David Archuletta (“Imagine” John Lennon”) He’s in the pimp spot. No surprise there. When he was 11, he got to meet Kelly Clarkson. He even had a video of himself awing Kelly while he sang “And I’m Not Telling You.” What a gutsy choice. He has that X factor. A tour de force in singing technique, with proper emotion and modulation. Bravo! Randy: “Dawg. That was one of the best vocals I’ve ever heard on this show.” Paula: “You are ridiculous. I want to squish you, squeeze your head off and dangle you from my rear view mirror.” (That has to be one of the funniest Paula quotes in history!) Simon: “Very very risky to do a John Lennon song, particularly that one. I got to tell you. Right now you are the one to beat. There are 19 very miserable contestants.” A plus
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By Woodpappy
February 26, 2008 9:34 PM | Link to this
Holy Cow ! David Archuleta just won it all….
By Deirdre
February 26, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this
Well…tonight was a big turn-around for me.
1.David Hernandez..great voice, great performance
2 David A…lovely, gentle, well performed
Chickezie…who was that guy who sang last week? Wasn’t THIS guy…this guy was good!!!!!
Michael Johns. Wrong song choice and a lackluster performance but the voice is still great
Luke…big improvement over last week
David Cook…ok
Jason Castro…wrong song, not a very good performance
8.Robbie C. the judges are right…he’s just NOT a rocker
9.Jason Yaegar…he’s got a good voice but…..meh!
10.Danny Noriega…Not Good
By J
February 26, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this
Yes, although I liked the rockers, David Archuleta won the night of all. Great Lennon song.
By Mike S
February 26, 2008 9:49 PM | Link to this
Well, tonight can be summed up as THE DAVID’S SHOW with a little Chikezie on the eze thrown in.
David Archuleta - Imagine - Just a powerhouse vocal. I personally think the songs socialist message is assinine but we are here to discuss vocal performances not political leanings of song writers, and vocally this was hands down the best of the season.
Chikezie - I Believe - WOW what a difference a week makes. This is the Chikezie I expected all along. great job.
David hernandez - Papa Was A Rolling Stone - I like him last week and this week was even better. Great vocal.
David Cook - Alright Now - Great job, but the guitar overpowered the vocal at times. Still very good.
NOw we step off the cliff into mediocrity
MIchael Johns - Go Your Own Way - A big let down after last week, but still good. Not great though.
Luke Menard - Killer Queen - I may be giving him more credit than he deserves because I love this song, but I thought he did very solid on this.
Jason Castro - Your Everything - just ok for me. Big let down after last week. His voice sounded very small this week.
Robbie Carrico - Hot Blooded - he has a good voice, but this song needs a GROWL, and Robbie just doesn’t have the chops to take on Foriegner.
Jason yeager - Long Train Running - I thought the vocal was solid, and I love the song, but it is not a hard song and he did not change it up at all.
Danny Noriega - Superstar - Baby baby o bay KILL ME NOW baby bay bay oh baby PLEASE PUT ME OUT OF MY MISERY baby baby baby oh baby PLEASE MAKE THE BAD GIRL STOP!!!!!! Karen Carpenter just rolled over in her grave.
WHo should go Home - Jason Yeager, Danny Noriega.
Who will go home - Jason Yeager definately. Robbie or Luke will be the other vote off. Danny will be the puss filled infected thorn in our side for a while. BARF!
By Ilene
February 26, 2008 9:49 PM | Link to this
David Archuleta to win it all — it not — a second place with a career like Chris Daughtry. — Wow — a true vocalist.
By Mike S
February 26, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this
ROFL - I just saw the post of the night on another blog = “Danny Noriega : It’s pretty sad when you are a male and Karen Carpenter has a manlier voice than you do”
By Tanning Lotion
February 26, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this
David Archuleta should be the front runner early. He made them all look bad.
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By Tanning Lotion
February 26, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this
David Archuleta should be the front runner early. He made them all look bad.
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By DPS 'n' Austin
February 26, 2008 10:32 PM | Link to this
What the judges haven’t mentioned in their rush to praise David Archuleta’s performances is his ability to arrange songs. In both last week’s Better Shop Around and this week’s performance of Imagine he made some major expressive changes to the songs while keeping true to their character. If he’s doing this on his own, then he has real talent that goes beyond his voice. It’s hard to see now how he loses this year’s competition. Release his version of Imagine later this week on iTunes and it sells 5-10 million copies in the first week alone!
By Justin
February 26, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this
Ahhh…so after this night I feel a little … bare? I don’t know how to explain it.
Michael Johns- I agree with what Simon said…but he deserves a top 12 spot.
Jason Castro- Agree with Randy/Simon… he’s quite boring… and not the greatest vocalist around. Last week I rated him well based on what everyone else though when really, I wasn’t jumping up and down.. i’ve got to try and give my OWN opinion more! But I like him and .. yeah.
Luke Menard- Better than last week, still blah.
Robbie Carrico- Liked.
Danny Noriega: STILL TOO GIRLY!!! Did you see the little diva strut he took walking out on stage?! Put his voice in another person and he’s great!!
David Hernandez- GREAT!!!
Jason Yeager- Not too bad, still, I just don’t know…not a fan?
Chikezie Eze- Better than last week, but……………..
David Cook- I’ve liked him since the beginning, and if he is a rocker who likes word searches so what?! Simon’s so… blah.
David Archuleta- “Surprise” of the night — he closes the show!! Well, ok, not really a surprise… I was wowed with this performance… and I’ve loved him since I first saw his audition, however, …it just irks me a little knowing that this very well be our next American Idol, which yanno I have NO problem with [at this point] but I hate to know this early…we all said last year at this point “Lakisha will win!” But this time I really believe it may happen… I can’t see us fans ever stop voting for him ! But regardless of predicting him the winner already, I think he’s great and I am psyched to see the rest of his amazing performances…and one more thing: Do we honestly have to listen to girls scream after every line of every song? Irritating. Good luck David- don’t think ya need it though.
So that’s why I feel bare… in a sense that why vote when I know he will win ? nah joking… he’s the only one busy now…out of maybe 3 that i tried but still.
Uh…So who should go? Jason Yeager and…. tough but I’ll have to say Luke Menard…will it work out this way? Probably not…but before top 12 I want Danny, Chikezie, and at this rate Possibly Jason Castro…but obviously that won’t work out b/c that’s 5 people…and only 4 more can leave before top 12.
I’m done venting until tomorrow.
By realcajuns
February 26, 2008 11:02 PM | Link to this
While David Archuleta was singing, it was like he was singing a prayer to God. Congratulations American Idol for finding perhaps the best role model for other kids growing up. In addition to his talent, David appears very humble and just flat out loves people. It doesn’t get any better than that.
By bjc
February 26, 2008 11:53 PM | Link to this
This is my opinion: I really dont think they have the talent they had last year. Personally, I dont care for ROCK music. Most of those songs, I’ve never heard of, even though I grew up in the 70’s. But, I do vote every night and every year and as of now David Archuleta gets my vote, hands down. Only 17 years old and very talented. As for the girls, as of now my choice is Asia’h. Oh well, we have a long way to go and practice makes perfect I’ve always heard so it will be interesting to see how it all unfolds..
By Mike S
February 26, 2008 11:54 PM | Link to this
Dial Idol update:
David Archuleta - definately safe and so far infront it is even funny.
Not officially safe, but in good shape - Michael Johns, David Hernandex, David Cook
Should be ok, but can’t breathe easy - Chikezie, Luke Menard
Sweating it out - Robbie Carrico, Jason Castro
Bottom two at the moment - Jason Yeager, Danny Noriega
By bjc
February 26, 2008 11:55 PM | Link to this
This is my opinion: I really dont think they have the talent they had last year. Personally, I dont care for ROCK music. Most of those songs, I’ve never heard of, even though I grew up in the 70’s. But, I do vote every night and every year and as of now David Archuleta gets my vote, hands down. Only 17 years old and very talented. As for the girls, as of now my choice is Asia’h. Oh well, we have a long way to go and practice makes perfect I’ve always heard so it will be interesting to see how it all unfolds..
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
February 26, 2008 11:58 PM | Link to this
interesting night to say the least… David A definitely wow… David H also much better than last week… David C…mmmm wellllll i like him and like that he is a word nerd, but still my least fave dave… jason c and jason y … both ok to me, ok, i know yeager isn’t anyone’s favorite but i sorta like the mellow sound, if done right, and i think he COULD do it right, but they will talk him out of that quickly enough, if he gets another pass thru … Michael—not impressed, sorry D… Luke, i liked him ok… chikezie definitely upped his game, and i just liked robbie, but felt the song choice may screw him, and danny…bleh bleh BLEH
wish danny would go but agree someone will keep him on sigh … so probably yeager and… possibly luke or robbie :(
see you guys tomorrow!
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
February 27, 2008 12:03 AM | Link to this
just checked dialidol, castro at the bottom, then robbie, then danny, then yeager… but everyone except David A are grouped within approximately 4 points (from the bottom at 3.27 to the top, below David A, at 6.something)—David A appears totally safe with over 20 points.
By JTesla
February 27, 2008 12:43 AM | Link to this
Well a quick breakdown from me:
1) Paula Abdul: stop banging on the table, and will someone please cut her air time. For the early contestants she seemed to be droning on and on.
2) Simon Cowell: contestants stop trying to win points by challenging him. David Cook looked like he regretted it. If you want to challenge someone back talk Randy.
3) David Archuletta: in my opinion our first “WOW” performance. What I really like is that he seemed to be trying to avoid his “aww shucks” shtick.
4) Michael Johns: I really liked the chorus, hated the rest. However, I hope more people try Fleetwood Mac songs.
5) Danny Noriega: I still can’t stand his personality, but I’ll admit that he can sing.
6) Everyone else: There were some likes and dislikes. Most notably Jason Castro sang a song that I didn’t recognize and he made me like it while Robbie Carrico sang a song that I did recognize and he made me hate it.
My prediction: once again I’ll make a risky call and say that two guys will be leaving us on Thursday.
By Negativo
February 27, 2008 1:12 AM | Link to this
Neg’s take:
Ranking of tonights performances:
Jacuzzi: He may have made the bigest turnaround I’ve ever seen. Horrible last week, and the best of the night tonight. Great, gr4eat job.
David Cook: Similar to Jacuzzi in that I think it was an amazing comeback performance. He flat out rocked the house with the vocals and guitar!! GREAT JOB, and thank GOD for him he used his own guitar because the band was just pathetic tonight (see Robbie Carrico).
David Archuletta: I was just not as imprtessed as the judges. Nicde, but I found his arrangement a bit boring, and his giggling is really getting on my nerves.
David Hernandez: I really like this guy’s voice, and he shined tonight. A little stiff on stage still, but his vocals are sensational.
David Cook: I really liked his vocal tonight. He was pure and spot on. Great rebound from an off key performance last week.
Robbie Carrico: He was severely damaged by an inept band. He actually rocked it really well, but the guitar from the band was so weak it gave him no lift at all. The main difference between him and Cook tonight was that Cook rocked his own guitar while Robbie was left hung out to die with that lame-ass band.
Jason Yaeger: He was solid vocally, but so blah on stage. He needs to get more believable and true or his great voice will go to waste.
Jason Castro: Well, I think we all can tell by now that despite his very charming stage presence he simply is not a very good singer. He’ll last because he will get female “cute guy” votes, but his days are numbered.
Danny Noriega: This season’s resident, but even more feminine, Sanjaya contestant was smooth and boring tonight. A nice voice, but a very droning performance. He’ll need a mowhawk next week to get attention if he somehow survives this week.
Michael Johns: WOW, was he horrid. Amazing that he was so good this wntire time but could be THIS BAD tonight. Sorry, but as much as we all have loved him he could be axed after that truly miserable performance.
By Negativo
February 27, 2008 1:20 AM | Link to this
OOOPS! I meant Luke MAnard for my pick of #5 best tonight. SORRY!!
By Daze
February 27, 2008 1:44 AM | Link to this
I love David Archuleta but has anyone other than myself noticed the resemblance between David and Ash the character from POKEMON?
By JTesla
February 27, 2008 1:57 AM | Link to this
You know the buzz that David Archuleta IS the next American Idol is getting a bit stifling. I’ve seen that comment in a few different places tonight. Sure it was my favorite performance of the year, but it’s only one and a half weeks in.
By ddsthoughts
February 27, 2008 6:32 AM | Link to this
Yes…Archuleta’s performance of “Imagine” was lovely. Perhaps though, he should not receive credit for the rendition of the song; as it sounded like the amazing Eva Cassidy’s version of it.
By Deirdre
February 27, 2008 7:19 AM | Link to this
Morning mushblogians! I’m up early this morning…problems with mom again. :-(
Anyway, last night was a yawn. People who were good last week made way for people who were not expected to be good this week.
David Archuleta and David Hernandez were the 2 standouts IMO with a little extra praise for Chickezie, who I thought was AWFUL last week.
The declarations that David A IS the next American idol are a bit premature. We’ve heard him sing twice!(not counting auditions). If he IS the next American Idol, my hope is that it’s because he’s the best singer, not the fangirly favorite. He seems to be headed toward a self-fulfilling prophesy rather than a genuine win at the moment.
By Deirdre
February 27, 2008 7:22 AM | Link to this
PS..the fact that Jason Yaegar is in 2nd place on dialidol makes me wonder just how big his family IS!!!!!???
By War Eagle
February 27, 2008 8:14 AM | Link to this
Good Morning people. I’m ready for the ladies tonight.
By Mike S
February 27, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this
Wow! The west coast must have voted wild last night — when I went to bed Jason Yeager was almost a sure bet vote off, and this morning he is in second on Dial Idol.
Well here is my analysis of thier numbers, I was spot on last week after seeing the DI numbers.
Definately 1,000,000% safe - David Archuletta
The rest are technically not safe, but some are better off than others.
Pretty safe - Shickingly Jason Yeager and Robbie Carrico fill these slots at 2 and 3.
Should be safe - Here we have a closely packed group of David Cook, David Hernandez, Michael Johns and Jason Castro. While still within the margin of error, thier lead over the rest tends to say they should be around next week.
Needs to really really worry - Chikezie. He is just close enough to the bottom 2 to have to sweat it out big time.
Bottom 2 - very much in danger. Danny Noriega and Luke Menard. These 2 are a pretty good distance behind the top 7 and it is pretty certain at least one will be gone and likely it will be both of them. Although as I said, Chikezie needs to really be seating this one out.
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
February 27, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this
Re David A - ASH from Pokemon!!!! You are so right! How funny! (Hey don’t laugh! my youngest two were huge into Pokemon for a while, and i STILL have my pikachu! stuffed toy on the dash of my car! I had to fight to keep it too! ~¿@) AND yes he’s a little too giggly, but does seem to be trying to contain it, and YES, it’s way too early to give the title to someone… as has been said before, i.e., Lakisha, and how early she departed, etc.
off to work! see you guys later… D, hope your mom is feeling some better this morning and that you get at least SOME rest!
By kellyfan
February 27, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this
Good morning, y’all!
Last night was definitely not as strong as I’d hoped. Loved the Davids (A. and H.). I like Danny. I know he’s a little flamboyant for a few, but he cracks me up.
My disappointment last night was Michael…wow, I expected more. Jason C., Jason Y., Luke, and Robbie any of them could go home and I really wouldn’t miss them.
My top 6: David A., David H., Chikezie, Danny, David C, and I guess, Michael.
By flats
February 27, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this
Good morning all…Hey D,that young boy at the end put it all together for a least that one night!!!
By War Eagle
February 27, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this
flats, how did the stiffy alert go last night?
By flats
February 27, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this
not too good…paula was about it.
By Shaun
February 27, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this
Morning all, I thought David A was the best of the night, like D said, too early to crown him just yet. And every year we have someone stand out and that person doesnt win, remember Tamyra Gray? Melinda doolittle? Diana Degarmo?(just kidding) Also, Rodney, the name of the song David did for kelly Clarkson is “And I am telling you”.
By War Eagle
February 27, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this
LOL Sorry flats, tonight should more than make up for it.
By JH
February 27, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this
In his picture from his “punk rock” days, Daniel Noriega looked exactly like Miley Cyrus… look at it again, the resemblance is uncanny!
By YOYO
February 27, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this
I would not be surprised if Disney tries to pick up Danny Archuleta. He is so cute and perfect for Disney. Within a year, he will have his own show on Disney along with them promoting his music career.
By JH
February 27, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this
In his picture from his “punk rock” days, Daniel Noriega looked exactly like Miley Cyrus… look at it again, the resemblance is uncanny!
By flats
February 27, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this
Another productive day..LOL!!!!!
By Mike
February 27, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this
I like to call this show the Night of the Living Davids!
All three were standouts..
Ranking.. David A David C David H Chikezie Michael Robbie Jason C. Danny Jason Y Luke
I want to stab myself in the eye when Luke sings..
You want celebrity lookalikes try this one
Danny Noriega and Amanda Bynes!
By Mike
February 27, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this
I like to call this show the Night of the Living Davids!
All three were standouts..
Ranking.. David A David C David H Chikezie Michael Robbie Jason C. Danny Jason Y Luke
I want to stab myself in the eye when Luke sings..
You want celebrity lookalikes try this one
Danny Noriega and Amanda Bynes!
By Deb
February 27, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this
“”Imagine” one of my all time favorite songs by John Lennon. I have to say…I think David A. would have made John very proud.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 27, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this
YoYo, that would be good for David… IF Disney can somehow keep the kid away from whatever weird influences hit on Britney et al. in that “generation” and now jamie lynn in her “generation” … seems quite frankly that the “family” networks are having a hard time making their so-called stars understand the concept of “family values”, LOL!
By Deirdre
February 27, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this
Hubby is working at his desk today which makes it difficult to get to the computer.
I’m going to predict the top 6 guys based on the last 2 performances. David Archuleta, Michael Johns, David Hernandez, Jason Castro, David Cook, and Chickezie. Jason Yaeger’s second place finish on dialidol has me extremely worried both Chic and David C.
By Shaun
February 27, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this
I was glad David skipped the first verse of “Imagine” I could never imagine there was no heaven. I think that is why Randy asked him about skipping the first verse.
By Vm
February 27, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this
good morning bloggers…let’s face it…the BEST singer has NEVER won on this show…..singing quality seems to be such a small part of what makes american vote and choose ?????
By War Eagle
February 27, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this
Anyone want the song spoilers for the girls tonight?
By flats
February 27, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this
LOL!!!!!
By Shaun
February 27, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this
I do WE.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 27, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this
Shaun — i agree! my admiration for the kid comes not so much for his talent — he definitely has that — for singing; it’s his musical maturity — arranging a WELL known song into something more “modern”, more “David A” — and yet still maintain a flavor of the original. Didn’t he actually win over Alex at the Star Search competition?
And the impromptu performance before the AI finalists when he was 11 — that was pretty amazing, and Kelly sure was impressed! That was a fun video clip!
ok — lunch is here… Jason’s Deli delivery today, mmmmmmm love those Muffaletta sandwiches!!!
~¿@
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 27, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this
WE??? where’d you find them???? yes please either post them or post a link… maybe put a bold warning at the top if you don’t want to see the song spoilers for 2/27, skip this post or something, LOL! since we can’t send them thru the chat blog thingy any more… grrrrr
By Making Sense
February 27, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this
David Archuleta should be crowned now! He gave me chills throughout his rendition of “Imagine”. I don’t think he has the “Aw, shucks” act going on at all. He’s just happy and bubbling over with flattery by his fanbase, and rightly so! I just can’t help but to smile when I see him. He’s awesome and deserves all the praise he’s been receiving. I can’t imagine any of the other contestants singing “Imagine” as well and effortlessly as he did! Genius!
Despite all the Danny N.-bashers out there, I actually like him. Not only does he have a decent voice, but I always look forward to his comments and ‘HOW’ he says them. Very entertaining. Did anyone else sense that he toned down his “attitude” last night? He seemed more accepting and receptive to the comments he received.
As for the “Simon talk-backers”, I wish they would stop. It’s very unbecoming of them. Sure, they get an uproar from the crowd when they talk back to Simon (as I’m sure the are probably encouraged to do by the producers), but it’ll only come back and bite them in the butt. Reality is, Simon’s opinions DO matter. More often than not, the audience is swayed by Simon’s comments on the show, whether people like to think so or not.
Also, I wish Ryan and Simon would start playing nice (i.e., Ryan’s lack of acknowledgement for Simon when thanking the judges). Maybe it’s staged for the entertainment value, but it’s just uncomfortable to watch.
Overall, great show last night. I look forward to seeing the girls step it up tonight!
By Deirdre
February 27, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this
Vm, I don’t agree. picking the ‘best’ singer has always been a subjective job. You may have thought Clay was a better singer than Rubin. Or Bo was better than Carrie. But that’s an opinion not a fact.
IMO Kelly Clarkson was the best singer the year she won…Carrie was a better singer than anyone else the year she won. I voted for Clay but had just as much respect for Rubin’s voice.
By Deirdre
February 27, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this
linny, much as I’d like it to be true, I don’t think David A arranged his version of Imagine. Eva Cassidy sang that arrangement awhile back. But he performed it brilliantly and maturely.
WE..where are the spoilers!!!????
By tomika
February 27, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this
Danny if you are going to do a LUTHER song you better bring it…and my friend you did not bring it…
By JTesla
February 27, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this
Making Sense: I don’t think the “Aw, shucks” thing is fake, but I think it is annoying. Last year Melinda Doolittle’s “shock” got to be old after a few weeks, the Goofy like laughs and shyness needs to be reeled in.
On Danny I’ll agree with the decent voice. However, the only entertainment his personality provides me is the dream that someday Simon will walk on stage and give him a good back-hand slap.
One thing I keep in mind with Ryan vs. Simon is that they are actually good friends. I find the banter between them to be more humorous with that in mind.
By Matt
February 27, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this
Shouldn’t Danny “annoyiega” be singing on tonight’s show instead?
By Shaun
February 27, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this
Linny, I agree. Tomika, the version he did was not Luther’s, we have to remember, Luther was not the original singer of that song, it was the late great karen Carpenter, and he did her version. I still hate him though. lol LOL @tesla, i am waiting on that slap too.
By Shaun
February 27, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this
Linny his entire perfomance for Kelly is on youtube, just search under “david singing for kelly clarkson.”
By War Eagle
February 27, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this
Carly Smithson – “Crazy On You” by Heart
Syesha Mercado – “Me And Mr. Jones by Billy Paul
Brooke White – “You’re So Vain” by Carly Simon
Ramiele Malubay – “Don’t Leave Me This Way” by Thelma Houston
Kristy Lee Cook – “You’re No Good” by Linda Ronstadt
Amanda Overmyer – “Carry On My Wayward Son” by Kansas
Alaina Whitaker – “Hopelessly Devoted To You” by Olivia Newton-John
Alexandrea Lushington – “If You Leave Me Now” by Chicago
Kady Malloy – “Magic Man” by Heart
Asia’h Epperson – All By Myself by Celine Dion
By Jay
February 27, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this
Rodney, I agree that I thought Carrico and Yaeger were in big trouble, yet they are 2 and 3 on dialidol.com. Archuleta is the best of this group, by far, not even close. Luke Menard surprises with his effort.More here…
By flats
February 27, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this
D…What you thank about them spoilers.I really like what i see with that lineup.Thanks Eagle for putten them up for us!
By Making Sense
February 27, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
…and to think David A. has an issue with vocal cord paralysis as a kid, well a YOUNGER kid. Thanks goodness he overcame that. AI8 just wouldn’t be the same without him.
By JTesla
February 27, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this
Spoilers:
10 Celine Dion… or Eric Carmen?You can’t go wrong with Heart, but I’m a bit scared as to what Amanda will do to “Carry on my Wayward Son.”
By Making Sense
February 27, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this
Asia’h, having the last spot on the show, will undoubtedly do well. I think the song she chose (“All by Myself”) suits her. I guarantee, though, she will most definitely be compared to La Toya London (from Season 3), who also sang that song. I remember that song to be one of La Toya’s best performances. We’ll see how Asia’h does with it to “make it her own”.
By Arc-TheAngel
February 27, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this
I don’t think I wanna watch arrogant SOB like Chickeze and Brook. Just sing take the critism and try to build on it. If you don’t know by now, that this is about winning a singing competition, and not a talk back to Simon competition, you ougth to leave and go home. Spare us of this misery. There are a lot regular stifs stuck at stuff they don’t ilke watching this, who find you ungrateful having been given a great opportunity.
By War Eagle
February 27, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this
MS I don’t think Asia’h will have the last spot. This is just they way they were listed. The line-up should be the exact opposite from last week giving Kristy Lee the last spot.
By SLM
February 27, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this
Just for the record (no pun intended) regarding Danny Noriega’s song: “Groupie (Superstar)” was written by Leon Russell and Bonnie Bramlett, and was originally recorded by Delaney and Bonnie in 1969. The Carpenters did their version a year or two later. Also, thanks for acknowledging the late Eva Cassidy’s version of “Imagine”: She was an amazing singer…
By Shaun
February 27, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this
Making sense, that was Latoya’s breakout song too, before that i had’nt noticed her.
By Blkshepherd
February 27, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this
OMG, Oh Danny Girl I mean Boy..what can I say. I mean I realize fully you are who you are but good grief can he/she turn down the torch just a little bit? I remember gender benders of the 80s like Boy George, (disco drag queen Sylvester who died from aids)Jermaine Stewart(We dont have to take our clothes off!also dead of aids)These folks were completely out and somehow no one even raised an eyebrow. But this young man..someone please please need to talk to him. I mean I know he wants to live his life but gosh if he only knew just how foolish he looks acting like that. It takes away from his Talent. Superstar wasnt have bad especially since took it back to the original Carpenters style. But I know poor Karen is rolling over in her grave becuz Danny Girl has more of a Femmine approach then poor plain Jane Karen could ever hope to display. If Karen were alive and her and Danny did a duet and both were wearing a dress I bet folk would think that Danny was the female and Karen was the man lol!(Karen had absolutely NO fem appeal, but had a voice to take you to a far away place inwhich she did when she sang “Superstar” my absolute all time favorite by a duo. Message to Danny, your mannerisms are in no way funny, hip, or cool. Stop it. You look ridiculas and I be damned if the voting public is gonna watch you fairy out week after week. I almost barfed. If your gonna queen out like that, go all the way like Dennis Rodman! Where a damn dress! Make the act complete! Right now you just look Foolish, immature, and clueless. Also, for the contestants going back and forth with Simon. Shut your face, take the critique, and come out on top..Smart mouths always end up eating their own smart back remarks. It will only speed your chances of getting booted.
By War Eagle
February 27, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this
I take my hat off to Carly and Kady. Anyone that tries to pull off Ann Wilson has guts. Brooke White singing “Your so Vain ” will be a snoozer. Alexandra Singing “If you leave me now” does not seem to be a good song choice but you never know. Another night of aMANda screaming. Alaina has the cuteness to sing “Hopelessly Devoted” but not sure if her voice is strong enough to impress. Can’t predict how Kristy, Syesha, Ramiele, and Asia’h will do but I’m looking foward to it.
By Mike S
February 27, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this
Looking at the song list for tonight, I was thinking how do we get down to just 6 girls from this 10?
Can we take all 10 girls, David A, and one other guy into the finals?
Seriously though, I see some risks tonight that could backfire. The 10 girls are all so good that any one of them could be gone with a misstep.
But, judging purely by song choice - Alaina, Kristi Lee and Amanda are taking serious risks. I do’t know if Aliana has the chops to pull of “Hopelessly devoted” and even if she does, the song itself pales in comparison with some of the powerhouse songs. Amanda is just taking a huge risk with “wayward son” - she better change up the arrangement and really make it her own. “You’re no good” is such a powerhouse vocal, Kristi might be dwarfed by it.
Others who have to be careful - Carly, Kady and Brooke : any time you take on heart it is a risk because the original songs are so distinctive. Brooke could have a problem of again being to “cutesy” and will be accused of mailing it in with an easy song.
By Making Sense
February 27, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this
Ya know? Thinking back, none of the former AI Winners were the type to talk back to Simon. Throughout the competition, they always had a smile on their face, regardless of the outcome of their performance…And look what it got them - THE CROWN! The current contestants really should learn from that. Humility and modesty is a very attractive characteristic and will get them far in the competition! Of course, they also have to have a great set of pipes!
By Making Sense
February 27, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this
Better Suited (in my opinion): Amanda - singing “You’re no Good” and Kristi Lee singing “Hopelessly Devoted to You”.
By JTesla
February 27, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this
I agree with your assessment Mike S, except I’m not sold on the strength of all the women just yet. I like Heart enough that even if it gets butchered it’ll just get me to pull up my MP3 of the original.
By Deirdre
February 27, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this
I would agree about the 10 girls being good, Mike but…and you knew there was gonna be a ‘but’, didn’t you….Kristie has not yet proven she can sing anything other than Amazing Grace. Brooke is toooooo quiet and nice,and the judges only like Kady when she’s Britney. I see problems with those 3 girls.
Then again, I thought Chikezie was a horrible singer a week ago. Times change!
By Rodney Ho
February 27, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this
With so many people now texting their votes, phone lines aren’t as busy anymore, making dialidol less useful.
By flats
February 27, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this
D…I agree..she needs to wake up and smell the coffee beans that are out they’re.She sang that church song off the charts earlier on this year.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 27, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this
wow—-it will indeed be interesting to see what happens with Amanda’s choice, and with two Heart songs… Wayward Son is one of my all time favorite sing-alongs, so, i’ll KNOW if she butchers it, LOLOL!!!
By War Eagle
February 27, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this
Someone posted last night that Robbie Carrico was wearing a wig. I guess it was true.
http://www.tmz.com/2008/02/27/idol-contestant-wigs-out/
Real men don’t wear wigs. This fake needs to go.
By Making Sense
February 27, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this
Deirdre, it’s funny your “but” statement includes all the blondes. (I’m sure it’s just a mere coincidence.) As terrible as it may sound, I actually wish one of them (including Alaina in the mix) would be voted off, because it’s hard to distinguish them from each other. They’re pretty much interchangeable.
By Deirdre
February 27, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this
Maybe that’s my problem with them, Making Sense…but I DO think Brooke stands out because she’s a little different than the rest of them…and I actually like Alaina….she’s not my favorite singer but I enjoyed her enthusiasm last week…it was such a contrast to Miss Serious(Kady)
Rodney…I don’t remember running into busy signals last year during the semi’s either. I’m not sure that texting is that much of an issue yet.
By Deirdre
February 27, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this
And that’s just kinda sad about Robbie wearing a wig!
By JTesla
February 27, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this
I’m kind of with you D, there are three blondes and then there is Brooke.
A wig… BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Dude say bye-bye to any respect! I’d like to see Ryan handle that one Thursday, either debunk it or pull that thing off.
By War Eagle
February 27, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this
Anyone want to know which male contestant used to be a stripper?
By flats
February 27, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this
D..What you think he wore that for..chicks?
By JTesla
February 27, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
Don’t leave us hanging WE, the blog is too slow for suspense!
By Making Sense
February 27, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this
WE - Ooh! I know! I know! But I’ll let you share.
By flats
February 27, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this
who shook they’re wanker eagle?
By kellyfan
February 27, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
Different strokes for different folks, I guess. I like Alaina and Kady,I’m a tad worried about the Hopelessly Devoted to You choice. But like Randy said, it’s all about the young ones this year! Here’s hoping they can pull it off… and Riders, what do y’all think about the Heart choice for KL? She’s gonna have to bring it…
As far as Robbie, stop trying to shed the boy band image. Prentending to be a rocker isn’t fooling anyone. I mean, really, what kind of rocker name is Robbie? ;)
By Making Sense
February 27, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this
Deirdre - You know what the SADDEST part about Robbie wearing a wig is? That people are bashing him on his need to wash his hair! Robbie should just be himself and not try so hard to portray the “rocker-dude” image. The truth is sadly, but slowly, being surfaced. Shame.
By War Eagle
February 27, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this
This is what I read so It ain’t my words.
David Hernandez was a stripper in Phoenix before his time on American Idol. Obviously we’re not 100% sure, but here’s what we’ve found so far. After rumors were posted around the internet that David has a steady boyfriend of 2-3 years and that he stripped at Dick’s Cabaret, we found pictures of David working at Burn, a gay nightclub that just recently closed in Phoenix. Obviously you don’t wear the club’s logo if you don’t work there. So although we haven’t found any pictures of him stripping just yet, we’re still on the hunt, and the pictures we found are leading us in the right direction.
By Deirdre
February 27, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this
Whoever was the stripper should have used THAT in their ‘Something you’d be surprised to know about me’ chat.
By JTesla
February 27, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this
Wait a minute “Obviously you don’t wear the club’s logo if you don’t work there”?????
I’m not saying that it isn’t true, because I don’t know, but that is kind of faulty reasoning. Wearing a logo does not make you a stripper.
By flats
February 27, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this
he just likes seeing wankers with his friend.
By War Eagle
February 27, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this
Like I said I didn’t write it, I just read it.
By JTesla
February 27, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this
I appreciate you posting it, even if I have a problem with the methods used by the original source, it’s always fun to have a little dirt on the contestants.
I can see myself rooting for a stripper, but a guy who wears a wig? No, he needs to go!
By War Eagle
February 27, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this
I wonder if ther is a double standard when it comes down to pictures between men and women. Last year we had Anatella and everyone made a big deal about it. Before that it was Frenchie, I think, that got the boot for pictures. If it becomes fact the this guy has been swinging his nasty around town should he be gone????
By Making Sense
February 27, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this
I could just see it…Robbie belting out a “hard-rock” tune, vigorously shaking his head around (like Bo Bice did), and Ooops! The wig flies off! THAT’ll make him stop wearin’ it. Then again, before that even happens, he could already be a “goner”.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 27, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this
WE good point. And while i’m disappointed in lil ol robbie if he does indeed wear a wig, why should it matter? a major topic of discussion last year was which girls were wearing extensions and/or wigs and how good/bad it made them look… why, in light of the double standard thing, should it matter if a guy does? (not that i like it, i’m just curious why its “bad” for a guy, “good” for a gal; stripping is ok for a guy? and not ok for a gal? guys can be rockers but chicks should not be? just askin’ mind you, not expressing ANY opinion either way on any of the above questions… just tryin’ to start some discussion :-)
By Making Sense
February 27, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this
WE - In David H’s defense, I don’t think he should be gone just for his “tainted” history. As for Antonella and Frenchie, well, I think they were ultimately eliminated because they just weren’t good enough. If nothing else, their looks (and all the hype that came with their stories), could have even helped to keep them on the show as long as they were. Just a thought.
By JTesla
February 27, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this
WE, I think David H. will be bashed for reasons other than any supposed pictures. I have a feeling that he will be attacked not because he was a stripper, but because he wasn’t dancing for the ladies. Personally, I don’t care if a male or female has racy pictures or strips for men, women, or barn yard animals - I’m going to support the Idol of today not the young adult trying to get money of yesterday.
Hopefully, he disclosed his work history to Idol prior to the competition, so they shouldn’t be able to get him the same way they got Frenchie.
By VegasBaby
February 27, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this
David Achuleta was by far the best of the night. While it’s too early to predict that he’s going to win it all, he definitely is a front-runner. And, quite frankly, he doesn’t need to win it all to have a big career (fourth-place finisher Chris Daughtry is enjoying big success, while Taylor Hicks and Katharine McPhee aren’t. Even Elliott Yamin has had a hit song with “Wait for You.”) As long as David Archuleta makes the Top 12, and he’s a shoo-in at this point, he’ll have a successful career. His “Imagine” gave me shivers, and he seems genuine, sweet and very likeable.
David Hernandez gets the runner-up spot for the night, and I also liked David Cook, although I hated his comment to Simon, as well as Chikezie’s comment to Simon. Quit getting so defensive and talking back to Simon. Last time I checked, Simon is a successful multi-millionaire, and the “Idol” contestants are nobodies … right now.
Who should go home: Jason Yeager and Robbie Carrico. Luke Menard is still Orland Bloom smokin’ hot, Michael Johns is still hot, and Danny Noriega is not Sanjaya because Danny can sing AND has a sassy personality.
By JTesla
February 27, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this
Linny, in a way the problem is one of the persona that Robbie is trying to create. If he was bald and wore a wig or toupee… fine. But here is a guy that is doing it to get the “rocker vote.” Real rockers don’t wear wigs in my book, is that opinion right or wrong? It doesn’t matter, I’ve believed for years that Britney Spears was a fake, but that didn’t stop her fame. No, it only reinforced in my mind that America just doesn’t care. If you put garbage in a in a pretty package they will buy it. I’ll just sit back and sift through the trash.
By flats
February 27, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this
a wig on his wanker?
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 27, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this
JT, exactly the kind of comments i was hoping someone would come up with… i shoulda’ known i could count on you, love!!!
LOL!!! (just by the way, i love long hair on guys, but i don’t particularly want to fear it will “come off his head in my hand” at the wrong moment (in my fantasies of course!) if you get my meaning…
By JTesla
February 27, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this
That’s good to know ;)
Last night I heard “Get a hair cut!” from my wife multiple times. Robbie got it, Jason got it, as did Danny and Luke. I’m confined to a life of short hair.
By Deirdre
February 27, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this
Maybe he’s trying to get away from the Daughtry look…or feared he’d be accused of imitating him(no chance there, he isn’t even nearly that good) But, a wig, now that it’s out in the open, will change a lot of people’s opinion of him as a singer. it was risky to do and I think it might hurt him in the long run. However, it’s my opinion that he wasn’t going that far anyway.
By S.Garts
February 27, 2008 6:03 PM | Link to this
DialIdol.com has DavidA safe, JasonY and Robbie surprisingly next, and Danny and Luke in the elimination slots. Danny might be splitting teen votes with DavidA, who rocked.
WhatNotToSing.com has DavidA at 92 (0-100 scale) among web reviewers, DavidH next, and Chikezie and DavidC battling for third. No one was rated really poorly; the lowest is JasonY at 21 and Luke at 23. (Amy last week had a 7.)
Luke seems in most trouble.
By Deirdre
February 27, 2008 6:21 PM | Link to this
I went to the whatnottosing site. Since I couldn’t find any explanation of how they arrive at their ‘approval ratings’ I’d take whatever they say with a grain of salt. If anyone else finds an explanation, let me know…I’m not all that good at computer stuff!
By War Eagle (from home)
February 27, 2008 6:24 PM | Link to this
Robbie was in a boy/girl band before he decided he was a rock star. You don’t just wake up one day and decide that you are a rock singer. He is a fake rocker with fake rocker hair and he has been called out on it.
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
February 27, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this
Hey WE (home) — i have to take a Teensy Bit of exception with your last post. perhaps at the age he was when he did the boy band stuff opening for britney or whatever it was where he could get exposure… bad mistake imho, because it’s REALLY hard to change that image… when i first saw him i liked him…. however, i’ve not been all THAT impressed with his talent since … and as you say, the “fake” hair thing tends to reinforce the “not authentic” comments from the judges… it would be interesting to know truly WHY he wears a wig, IF he wears a wig, … what if he had some sort of huge scar on his head and can’t grow hair on part of his scalp? would that make a wig ok? or should he suck it up and go bald? why? women don’t…. i’m just playing devil’s advocate here, mind you, i don’t KNOW anything, and i don’t particularly like the idea of the phoniness that APPEARS to have been foisted on us… but we could ALL be totally wrong about him!!!
it will be totally interesting to find out!
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
February 27, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this
local Fox news is covering the wig controversy in the next segment, i’ll let you know what they have to say!
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
February 27, 2008 6:52 PM | Link to this
pfft that was a waste… interviewed hernandez and he did NOT mention any history as a stripper, but did mention lots of other “musical” history… including the 6 months accapella on a cruise ship; they mentioned the tmz report of a wig, but said “Carrico never talks about his hair to anyone, and Idol seems to be hush hush about the topic” (paraphrased)… gee thanks, great reporting NOT
By War Eagle (from home)
February 27, 2008 6:54 PM | Link to this
I just saw the preview for TMZ’s show tonight. They claim to have a mole inside AI and know a lot. What exactly that means I don’t know.
By JTesla
February 27, 2008 7:06 PM | Link to this
For the least few years I’ve gotten a good laugh out of how local Fox news affiliates run special reports all season long regarding Idol… which is on Fox. I don’t trust local Fox stations when it comes to reporting on the Fox’s Golden Cow.
By War Eagle (from home)
February 27, 2008 7:11 PM | Link to this
Yea JT, I like to hear the dirt. Fox is going to avoid the juicy stuff.
By idolbeat
February 27, 2008 7:51 PM | Link to this
Atlanta, save Alexandrea! Can you throw some votes her way tonight? You are a big city - I now you can spare a few :)
Hi Rodney, what do you think about how the songs are being chosen this year?
By War Eagle (from home)
February 27, 2008 7:57 PM | Link to this
Idolbeat, I will have to be honest with you. From the song spoiler list there should be some big time performances tonight. I don’t feel that Alex’s song choice is going to show off her skills very well. We will have to wait and see. I wish her the best of luck.
By Gary B.
February 27, 2008 8:23 PM | Link to this
Game Over…Done…David Archuleta wins American Idol…his first CD goes double platinum…and yields 3 top 10 songs…
By JTesla
February 27, 2008 8:52 PM | Link to this
Game Over… Done… David Archuleta comes in 4th, ironically the third year in a row that the clear favorite has held that spot. His first CD gets lost with all the other Idol fluff and in 3 years he is employed by Disneyland to sing in stage shows and on floats.
Blog with you all on the other thread later tonight.
By jusme
March 6, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this
my comment is - WHAT HAS BEEN WRONG WITH PAULA the last 2 shows - she acts like she drunk. Not acting like a PRO. whats up ?
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