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5/20: Top 2 Idol performance show, Josiah Leming signs deal
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“Idol” is playing up the “boxing” metaphors to the hilt, aren’t they? You’d think they were going to have to sing “Eye of the Tiger”!
In the end, it was one of the better top 2 performance shows. But we know who came out to really win this: David Archuleta. Cook was solid but could it be that Archuleta wants this victory just a bit more? Archuleta’s pick of that very self-centered song “In This Moment” says everything. He wants that moment tomorrow night. And you know? He might just get it.
Personally, I still prefer Cook but it’s hard to be upset if Archuleta takes it home. He has earned this. And we can always rationalize that, like Daughtry, Cook doesn’t need this win to succeed.
Good news for Cook fans: he seems to be comfortably ahead in dialidol.com. Maybe all that Archuleta pimping by Simon fueled the Cook lovers to dial heavily. But dialidol doesn’t include text messaging votes, which might push Archuleta ahead.
[And “Dancing With the Stars” had its results tonight, too. Early favorite Kristi Yamaguchi won, the second gal to win it in six cycles.]
And surprise! Ruben showed up at the end to sing “Celebrate Me Home.” Woohoo!
Cook’s first song (“I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2,” Clive’s pick) - A great song choice for Cook, who can do spirituals well. He opens strong and brings some Bono-like swagger as goes onto the stage behind the judge’s table. In this case, I really wanted him to sing the entire song, not the truncated “Idol’ version. Good job. Randy: “It was a great way to start this dual of 2007. (huh? 2007?)” Paula: “David Cook has arrived. Amen, amen. You are in great voice tonight.” Simon: “I can see you at top of this show. Looked very tense and emotional. Taking that together, it was phenomenal.” A/A-minus
Archuleta’s first song (“Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” by Elton John, Clive’s pick) —Â Clive has given Archuleta a calling card song that Clay Aiken did five years ago. That’s going to be tough to top. You have to wonder if Clive picked it on purpose to see if he can match Clay. But with that tough comparison, it’s clear he doesn’t have the vocal depth of Clay. It’s another solid Archuleta performance but didn’t knock my socks off. I gave it a second listen after the following effusive comments and yes, he does a wonderful vocal job. Maybe the song is just a bit overdone for me, hard for me to feel moved. Randy: “Doesn’t matter what happens. This is one of the best performances all season. That was flawless and unbelievably molten hot.” [Huh?] Paula: “My heart’s still pounding. The sun is never going to go down on you.” [Is Paula going to make comments based on the song titles all night?] Simon: “It’s very easy to get overexcited tonight. Last week, you were okay. I thought tonight’s performance was arguably the best you’ve done so far. Round one goes to Archuleta.” B-plus
Cook’s second song (“Dream Big,” songwriter’s pick) - He adds his vintage grunge feel to a song with an incredibly mundane message. Musically, he picked a suitable song from the dreck for him. He did about as good a job given the circumstances. Randy: “The song was just okay for me. But you were singing your face off.” Paula: “It was a great way to take a song we don’t know and fall in love with it.” SImon: “It was a bit of a lightweight. The end of okay. You made the most of what you have. It didn’t feel like a winning moment for me. That was a 6.5 out of 10.” A-minus
Archuleta’s second song (“In This Moment,” songwriter’s pick) - This craptastic ballad feels interminable. This is not to be mistaken for “A Moment Like This.” And it won’t be. I’m hoping one of those sorority girls grabs Archuleta’s ankles. “I want to stay in this moment,” he sings. “Nobody can take it away.” Well, except the voters. I do have to give him credit. He felt the song, believed the lyrics, sold it well. Randy: “The song I wasn’t crazy about. You are so in the zone, you could sing the phone book.” Paula: “Another heartfelt performance. It’s like pure magic.” Simon: “I loved the egotistical lyric. Fantastically self centered. You chose the better song. Much more in keeping with the night. Round two goes to David Archuleta.” A-minus
Cook’s third song (“The World I Know,” by Atlanta’s Collective Soul, contestant’s choice) - He saved the song from last week. It’s a lovely tune but is it a showstopper? I’m not so sure. He slows down an already thoughtful, pensive tune. He does a lovely job but that wasn’t a great way to end the night for him because it simply didn’t hit that emotional punch (using the silly boxing metaphors.) Randy: “That’s the sensitive side of David Cook. You can make this record and get by. Very nice job dude.” Paula: “I looked up at you and you’re standing in your truth and delivering unbelievable songs with integrity… I truly applaud you.” SImon: “You are actually one of the nicest, most sincere contestants we had. I thought that was a beautiful song but I’m going to be honest but the wrong song choice for you. What you should done is sung ‘Billie Jean’ or ‘Hello.’ ” “For me, it’s a progression. Why do something I’ve already done?” Cook said. I give him points for doing something new. B-plus/A-minus
Archuleta’s third song (“Imagine” by John Lennon, contestant’s choice) - Archuleta plays it safe with what he thought was his best performance. Can you blame him? He’s in it to win this and goes with his strongest, um, hook. (I know, I know, stop the boxing metaphors!) Strategically, he wants his teen fans to text, text, text, and this should properly inspire them. Subtle and powerful. Positions him well for the victory. Randy: “You are so good tonight. You’re exactly what this show is about.” Paula: “It’s the culmination David. You’ve left me speechless like when you first sang the song.” Simon: “We’ve taken a little bit of stick, this competition. This show is about finding a star. I think we’ve witnessed one of the great finals. In my opinion, David, you came out here tonight to win. What we have witnessed is a knockout.” (Okay, Simon did the final boxing metaphor, not me!) A
Tonight’s show will feature three songs each: one picked by Clive Davis, one the songwriters’ competition winner and one pick by the contestant. David Archuleta will reprise his “Imagine.” He will also perform last, winning the game toss. (He looked to his dad in the audience for guidance.) Surely, Jeff Archuleta knew that the ultimate winner sang second five out of six times.
Is it smart for Archuleta to do an old song or to go for another one? It’s the safe choice, that’s for sure.
-As for the National Enquirer rumors about Jeff Archuleta trying to sign a side endorsement deal for his son have not been substantiated in any more reputable pubs.
And here’s a cool factoid from the story:
The average age of songs sung this year (31.5 years) is the oldest to date and six years older than those in 2007, according to Idol database whatnottosing.com.
MJ also says each David got to pick their favorite out of the top 10 vote-getting songs in the songwriting contest. Good idea!
Tomorrow’s finale will reprise that Celine/Dion live/dead duet with another live/dead combo. They tried to do that with a dead Marvin Gaye and a live Mariah Carey for “Idol Gives Back” but for whatever reason, couldn’t do it. Ryan Seacrest interviews Nigel Lythgoe on his Los Angeles radio show.
-CMT reports that Carrie Underwood will perform her latest single “Last Name” on the finale.
-Scores of former “Idol” contestants converged at a pre-finale party in Los Angeles. EW reports that Ace Young sang five songs.. Among others seen:* Jon Peter Lewis, Chris Sligh, Chris Richardson, Brandon Rogers, Kevin Covais, Justin Guarini, Gina Glocksen, Nadia Turner and Bo Bice.*
-And if you want to chew over a fresh topic— ew.com did a poll for most over-rated “Idol” this year and Jason Castro won, followed by Archuleta. Agree? Disagree?
-Josiah Leming, the talented Tennessee kid who lived in his car and just missed the top 24, has signed a record and publishing deal with Warner Brothers.
-USA Today has a survey broken up by age groups. Cook wins handily, 71 percent. Teens are the only ones favoring Archuleta 58-42. Cook’s strongest demo is 30-39, who supported him 78 percent. And while the rest of us plebes didn’t get any time with the Davids, USA Today (with its 2 million plus readers in print and many more online) got a few quotes.
“I’ve tried not to pay attention to what everybody has been saying. I’ve just wanted to stay myself. I didn’t want anything to get to my head,” Archuleta says, although raves for Imagine in the semifinals had him concerned he might be seen as peaking too early.
Cook says he was fortunate to avoid early scrutiny. “I kind of liked coming in without all the buzz. It allowed me a couple of weeks to find myself,” he says. “Each week, my goal was just, ‘Don’t take last.’ So now I’ve kind of run out of options.”
Lythgoe in the story also said instruments are here to stay, and so are the judges and host.
-With “Extra,” Cowell thinks Cook will win, though it will depend on song choice tonight, he said. He also pulled his punches on Fantasia’s “hot mess” performance last Wednesday: “Fantasia’s a great girl. She doesn’t take herself too seriously. And whether you liked it or hate that performance, at least it was something you could talk about and that’s what I miss.” True—it was hard not to take your eyes off of Fantasia!
Comments
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 20, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this
great, just all i wanted to see, another live/dead fakeoff…. NOTHING will compare to the Nat/Natalie Cole video, so why do they keep trying???
and D…re Clive… i don’t think anyone ever said he was “out” of it entirely, just that he wasn’t as much involved as previously…i’m trying to remember where, way back, i read or heard that, but with MY memory….hmph…good luck with THAT!
By JTesla
May 20, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this
Vote Cook! Vote early and vote often.
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this
Well…Rodney was the one who told me Clive Davis was out…so much for trusting Rodney!!! :-)
By flats
May 20, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this
4TH WOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!
By KPH
May 20, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this
Clive is getting old I bet he is cutting back on things these days.
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this
This is kinda cool…it’s a poll taken by USA Today dividing the responders into age groups.
Which of the two finalists do you want to win?
Age 13-19 Archuleta: 58% Cook: 42%
Ages 20 to 29 Archuleta: 31% Cook: 69%
Ages 30 to 39 Archuleta: 22% Cook: 78%
Ages 40 to 49 Archuleta: 25% Cook: 75%
Ages 50 to 59 Archuleta: 29% Cook: 71%
Ages 60 to 69 Archuleta: 36% Cook: 64%
Ages 70 + Archuleta: 48% Cook: 52%
All ages Archuleta: 29% Cook: 71%
Source: USA TODAY survey; analysis by Anthony DeBarros
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this
While Cook clearly wins in the poll…let’s not forget that in a poll, you only get to vote once…and that’s not the way it works on Idol!!!!
By Lara
May 20, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this
I am not looking forward to the dead/ live performance. I agree, no one can compete with the Natalie/ Nat King Cole performance. The connection in that one between father and daughter would be hard to ever match again.
Anyone have any idea who is first or second tonight? Also, do they have 3 numbers each?
By JTesla
May 20, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this
Those poll results will make some people on the blog happy. They confirm the speculation that Archies support base is the very young and the very old.
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this
Lara…Archie won the coin toss and will sing second. 3 songs each tonight, one of their own choosing(Archie chose Imagine, Cookie chose U2’s I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For) Clive Davis choice(unknown so far) and the trainwreck original song….the contestants have the top 10 vote getting original songs to choose from.
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this
JT…my mom is 87 and she decided David Cook should win during the semi-finals!Don’t worry…she has her own phone line and I’ll be standing over her with a whip!!!! :-)
By Negativo
May 20, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this
Deirdre, you are quite the dominatrix.
By flats
May 20, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this
Hey yall…just checked ot this mj blog thang..10 posts!!!sorry jimmy,i’ve never posted there buddy.Retail stores are losin bidness.The whole freaking world’s in trouble…DID FLATS CAUSE ALL THIS MADNESS????????/
By flats
May 20, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this
Neg….Help me on this one dude!!!!
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this
I try Neg…heaven knows I try!!!!
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this
Don’t know if this is true or not but someone has suggested that David Cook will do a duet with Mariah Carey during the results show.
By Making Sense
May 20, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this
I read somewhere that Archie will be performing a duet with Clay Aiken on the results show. Does anyone know if there’s any truth to THAT one? I’d actually be looking forward to that.
By flats
May 20, 2008 1:30 PM | Link to this
HELLO!!!!!!!
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 1:30 PM | Link to this
Making Sense…I didn’t hear that one but I DID hear that the top 5 will each perform a duet with one of this year’s mentors.(I’m assuming a duet with Andrew Lloyd Webber will involve him playing the piano rather than singing.)
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this
It is being reported but not confirmed that the coronation songs(the awful, makes your ears bleed, trainwreck of an original song) will be Here I Am for Archie and No Turning Back for Cookie. You might be able to still find those songs on American Idol’s web site. If you would actually want to… :-(
By flats
May 20, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this
And I get blamed for running people off!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 20, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this
oh wow…could you imagine Cookie singing Music of the Night with ALW playing the piano??? MMMMMMMMMMMelt!!!
shudder on the plastic songs, D!!! no thanks, i’d rather be “surprised” coff coff
D, with regard to Clive, and Rodney telling you he was “out of the picture” … i dunno! i don’t remember when or where i heard or read it, but someone said, i THINK, that Clive was still involved, just not “as” involved, LOL. that’s all i remember … sad to say!
ok, boss is cranking it out, see you guys tonight, i guess! oh. wait. i mean the work, the WORK!
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this
Are there any Missouri residents reading this blog right now?
I was born in Kansas City and did some of my growing up in St Joe..but if I was from anywhere else, I’d still be voting for David Cook tonight.
If you’re listening out there Missouri, let’s show Utah what the Show-Me state can do!!!!!!
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this
And rumors are floating that Archie will be singing America with Neil Diamond on the results extravaganza(can’t really call it a ‘show’)
By dolfin
May 20, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this
Maybe Monchichi could duet with Andrew Lloyd Webber on his knee as a ventriloquist dummy, Sir Webber could pull it off!
By mvt
May 20, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this
dolfin, actually that was funny. not nice, but funny.
By bigdaddy
May 20, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this
Any truth to the rumor that Stage Dad Aurchuleta went and pimped his son to Ford Motor Company?
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this
bigdaddy…that has been reported in a couple of tabloids but I haven’t heard any confirmation yet.
By Negativo
May 20, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this
Dolfin, that was friggin hysterical!
By JTesla
May 20, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this
Regarding a new addition: “ew.com did a poll for most over-rated “Idol” this year and Jason Castro won, followed by Archuleta. Agree? Disagree?”
Agree, on both counts. How did Jason even crack the top 8? I can’t wait until tomorrow night, so that I can safely say “this is the last time I’ll have to look at Jason Castro” Fade away Spicoli, fade away.
By flats
May 20, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this
Neg…where u been?I needed some back up earlier.
By Steeler5812
May 20, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this
Hey everybody,
Depending on how much of the song he sings, Imagine may not be the best song for David A. Given that the south has a strong voting block, “imagine there’s no heaven, no religion too” might cost him some votes.
Here’s hoping anyway! Anything that would keep the most overrated idol ever from winning!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 20, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
let me add, just onnnnne more time
V!O!T!E! C!O!O!K!
By Negativo
May 20, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this
I’m here, Flats. Do I need to punk somebody?
By War Eagle
May 20, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this
flats, just keep being yourself. For each person that you offend, there is another getting a good laugh.
VOTE COOK!!!
By Making Sense
May 20, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this
Steeler - David A. left the “imagine there’s no heaven…” verse out of the song the 1st time he sang it. I suspect that he would do the same tonight, just to play it safe. Then again, who knows which way “daddy dearest” will sway him?
By flats
May 20, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this
Thanks Eagle!!!Neg..His name was jimmy.I mentioned sports and all hell broke loose!!!
By Steeler5812
May 20, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this
Making Sense - you’re right about the first time he performed it. They usually have more time in these finales. That’s why I wondered if he would risk singing the whole song. Guess we’ll find out tonight!
By JLM
May 20, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this
Here’s hoping David Cook just absolutely blows everyone’s minds tonight with some amazing performances! We all know he can do it!
VOTE COOK!
By Negativo
May 20, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this
Archuletta molests dead puppies! Vote Cook!
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this
One of the stars appearing on the finale extravaganza has the codename Virgin Airlines…..my guess for the ‘biggest star in the world’ is Madonna.
By DawnH
May 20, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this
While everyone usually has great comments, Flats, WE, and Neg keep us all coming back for more!
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this
Other performers during the extravaganza could be Donna Summer, ZZ Top and Seal….the least they could do is let Seal perform considering how many times we’ve heard Idol wannabees sing Kiss From a Rose.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 20, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this
!V!O!T!E!
!C!O!O!K!
yeaaaaaaaaa TEAM!!! GOoooooOOOO COOK!!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 20, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this
ewwwwwwwww, Deirdre! i hope NOT!!! LOL!!!
By War Eagle
May 20, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this
Thanks Dawn.
LOL @ Neg
VOTE COOK!!!
By flats
May 20, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this
Extravaganza?LOL!!!!
By flats
May 20, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this
Thank you Dawn.
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this
War Eagle and Negativo always leave me wanting more, Dawn! :-) I love their senses of humor!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 20, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this
oh my ewww comment was about Madonna, btw, if anyone cares!
see you guys tonight…i’m OUTA here!
By Negativo
May 20, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this
I will be having a chicken wings and beer Idol party tonight. That means I won’t get to post my thoughts until around midnight. They should be heavily beer infused, so consider yourselves warned.
By Justin
May 20, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this
Is the whole Josiah thing STILL going around?? We knew him for literally like a week, cus wasn’t he one of the last auditioners? honestly..
i can’t wait for the show this week…! just kinda disappointed it’s over already…this has to be the fastest it has gone by for me…
By JTesla
May 20, 2008 5:35 PM | Link to this
Josiah is probably still crying from the last time we saw him.
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this
Neg…you’re having a party and you didn’t invite us????
All I remember about Josiah is that he had a nice voice but he was arrogant about it and he cried whenever somebody didn’t think he was perfect.
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 5:49 PM | Link to this
Adam Cook, David’s cancer-stricken brother, is expected to be in the audience tonight.
By DawnH
May 20, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this
I think I remember reading somewhere that when Josiah didn’t make it, there was some public opinion that he should have made it and they were angry that AI didn’t put him through. Just goes to show that the sympathy vote does go a long way. Another example - having to sell your horse to try out for AI.
By David Criger
May 20, 2008 5:55 PM | Link to this
The best performance of the season was Chikezie’s Top 12 night when he sang “She’s A Woman”. That was a super rock, class act. Wish he could have made it to the final four at least.
By JTesla
May 20, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this
Oh how better this competition would have been if Chikezie would have made it instead of Jason or Brooke. At least he knew how to change things up.
By War Eagle
May 20, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this
Who’s Chikezie?
By JTesla
May 20, 2008 6:25 PM | Link to this
WE: It doesn’t matter, tomorrow night we get to see Kristy Lee Cook again. That’s what matters.
By War Eagle
May 20, 2008 6:37 PM | Link to this
LOL, JT. I’ve missed her.
Everyone go ahead charge your phones. I don’t want to hear any excuses as to why you weren’t able to vote.
VOTE COOK!
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
May 20, 2008 6:55 PM | Link to this
Pardon the play on the commercial but….
Lookie Lookie Lookie [Vote for] Cookie!!!
with apologies to Cooks Pest Control, lest i get anyone in trouble for plagiarism!!!
By War Eagle
May 20, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this
Any Archie fans want to give a little support to your favorite?
By DawnH
May 20, 2008 7:11 PM | Link to this
I don’t think there are any Archie fans on this blog.
By War Eagle
May 20, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this
Guess not.
By JTesla
May 20, 2008 7:17 PM | Link to this
The Archie fans are rushing to get their homework done so they don’t get grounded from texting.
By DawnH
May 20, 2008 7:34 PM | Link to this
Lots of bad storms out there right now. Just had one blow through here. Everyone OK?
By War Eagle
May 20, 2008 7:38 PM | Link to this
They haven’t made it my way yet. Hopefully they won’t.
By flats
May 20, 2008 7:49 PM | Link to this
ATTENTION ALL MUSHDAWGS!!!!Dont forget to check out ESPNU during idol commercials!!!
By DawnH
May 20, 2008 7:55 PM | Link to this
We may all be watching ESPN. Fox is doing the weather - covering all the warnings, etc. What if there IS no AI at 8:00?
By DawnH
May 20, 2008 7:59 PM | Link to this
Never mind - Fox just announced AI will be on as scheduled.
By Tami
May 20, 2008 8:01 PM | Link to this
looks like no worries there, DawnH!
By Tami
May 20, 2008 8:03 PM | Link to this
really dumb intro
By Marquez
May 20, 2008 8:05 PM | Link to this
Who cares?
By DawnH
May 20, 2008 8:06 PM | Link to this
I agree with you Tami - but I also think Ryan Seacrest is / usually has a dumb intro!
By Tami
May 20, 2008 8:11 PM | Link to this
yep…but I think the Rocky thing is a bit OVERdone…LOL. Let’s get down to the performances already!!! Just a little anxious to get this thing going.
By War Eagle
May 20, 2008 8:13 PM | Link to this
Dawn, How do you feel about Ryan?
By Songluvr
May 20, 2008 8:13 PM | Link to this
This is exciting! I hate it that it’s getting over so quickly. : (
By Tami
May 20, 2008 8:17 PM | Link to this
not bad for song #1, DC
By flats
May 20, 2008 8:18 PM | Link to this
GEORGIA’S CURRENTLY LEADING 2 OF THE 3 DOUBLES SETS.
By DawnH
May 20, 2008 8:19 PM | Link to this
WE - I still think Ryan is an idiot! Also, what year is Randy in?
By DawnH
May 20, 2008 8:23 PM | Link to this
DAMN! Archie was really good.
By GT
May 20, 2008 8:25 PM | Link to this
Little David needs to remember that he has a microphone in his hand when talking to Ryan. Simon playing up D.A., but I thought it was a draw. Still going to vote for Cook since I wouldn’t buy D.A.’s music.
By archiesmunchkins
May 20, 2008 8:26 PM | Link to this
Archie is da BOMB tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He is bringin’ it!!!!
By Tami
May 20, 2008 8:36 PM | Link to this
Got an observation folks…want to see if anyone else is noticing…doesn’t look like DC wants to win, does it? It would be the SMARTEST approach to this finale. He’s trying, but the songs aren’t matching with his voice and he’s not really bringing it full on. I’m thinking that he doesn’t want to deal with the inherent teenybop pop stuff he’ll have to deal with if he won. Is it just me, or does anyone else sense this as well?
By GT
May 20, 2008 8:41 PM | Link to this
You have to pick a song that was in the contest and Simon picks on the song David picked. Where did D.A. get the anchor jacket??? Randy and his “phone book”.. Glad Simon doesn’t vote.
By War Eagle
May 20, 2008 8:42 PM | Link to this
Tami, I was thinking the same thing
By as
May 20, 2008 8:43 PM | Link to this
Tami-I concur!
By War Eagle
May 20, 2008 8:45 PM | Link to this
LOL GT, I was wondering about the anchor jacket too.
By Tami
May 20, 2008 8:45 PM | Link to this
Hmmm….nice to know someone else is noticing this besides me, WE
By DawnH
May 20, 2008 8:45 PM | Link to this
I think Kids R Us sells the anchor jackets.
By MIke S
May 20, 2008 8:46 PM | Link to this
Round One - TIE
Round Two - David Cook, his song sucked less.
By Tami
May 20, 2008 8:51 PM | Link to this
Hmmm….nice to know someone else is noticing this besides me, WE
By Suzann R
May 20, 2008 8:52 PM | Link to this
Is it my imagination, or does every song David Archuleta sings sound the same??
By flats
May 20, 2008 8:54 PM | Link to this
Texas draws 1st blood!!!Longhorns up 1-0.Singles play up next.Dawgs need to take 4 of the 6 sets to win the 2008 mens ncaa tennis championship!!!Dawgs fought hard in doubles play,came up a little short!
By Suzann R
May 20, 2008 8:54 PM | Link to this
Is it my imagination, or does every song David Archuleta sings sound the same??
By Tami
May 20, 2008 8:55 PM | Link to this
I LOVED DC’s last song…not sure I agree with Simon, and I usually do about 60% of the time
By GT
May 20, 2008 8:57 PM | Link to this
Last song. Both can sing and David Cook will be singing and selling for a long time whether he wins or not. David A. won’t sell as well but since both get contracts, Sony wins either way. Cook was great on his last song. Emotion got to him knowing it was his last on the show. Good point by David not to sing something he had already done like Simon wanted him to do… Little David doing a repeat will be safe for him. He is not the Beatles and I didn’t really care that much for it.
By DawnH
May 20, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this
Did you think Imagine could be any slower than when John L sang it? Yes, Suzann, everything he sings sounds the same - and they are all painfully slow.
By Suzann R
May 20, 2008 8:59 PM | Link to this
Is it my imagination or does every song that David Archuleta sings sound the same? Granted he does have a good voice, but who wants to hear an album that sounds entirely the same?
By Tami
May 20, 2008 9:01 PM | Link to this
good news so far, bloggers! I got through for DC ONE time…all 3 lines are mega busy
By WHY??
May 20, 2008 9:01 PM | Link to this
WHY are they pimping David Archuleta tonight??? I mean is he seriously going to win this whole thing?? He did halfway decent tonight but AI is “about to become” a laughing stock!
By boots
May 20, 2008 9:02 PM | Link to this
The fix is on. I think the producers want David A to win since he would most benefit from the American Idol boost and David C. would rather be a “free spirit” and not have to put up with all the crap they have to deal with.
Just watching Ruben sing, and the dude still weighs about 350. Like him but I am worried for him. He might eat David A backstage before realizing he isnt a pig in a blanket…
By DawnH
May 20, 2008 9:02 PM | Link to this
Round 1 - TIED (and OMG how I hate to admit it).
Round 2 - David C. Archie played it very safe with yet another slow, slow, slow song.
Round 3 - David C. Archie played it very safe with yet another slow, slow, slow, slow, slow, slow, slow, slow, slow song.
By Yepyep
May 20, 2008 9:04 PM | Link to this
I’m sorry, but if Archie is so into the song Imagine, why doesn’t he sing the entire song. He ignores the first two verses as they are against his religion, but that is the real meaning of the song. I hope Cook wins. Archie has an amazing voice, but he has no personality.
By grim(reaper)
May 20, 2008 9:04 PM | Link to this
Can DA make it through the show without shedding another tear?
By Yepyep
May 20, 2008 9:06 PM | Link to this
I’m sorry, but if Archie is so into the song Imagine, why doesn’t he sing the entire song. He ignores the first two verses as they are against his religion, but that is the real meaning of the song. I hope Cook wins. Archie has an amazing voice, but he has no personality.
By nanny
May 20, 2008 9:06 PM | Link to this
vote for cook. archie baby sounds the same every time - another taylor hicks. belongs in a broadway show. cook is really talented and diverse. randy has had something in for cook all this time. vote for cook.
By Ruben wow..
May 20, 2008 9:07 PM | Link to this
Ruben Studdard was a surprise. Id idn’t know he would be performing. He had lost a good deal of weight at one point and still isn’t as big as he was (or maybe I just haven’t seen him in so long that I forgot). Anyway - I enjoyed his song for the closer!
By archiemunchkins
May 20, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this
I likes ‘em both, but the munchkin broke bad tonight!! He was bringin’ it all nite long. First time, but I’m gonna have to vote for him for 4 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Tami
May 20, 2008 9:09 PM | Link to this
boots….TOO funny. DA might be a mighty tasty snack for him. I LOVE Ruben, though. He was my pick all throughout season 2. The only time my all-season pick ever won. Usher’s on DWTS right now
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 9:09 PM | Link to this
OK…I’m going to say this and duck while y’all throw stuff at me. Archie was better than Cook tonight!!! Where did THAT voice come from and why didn’t he use it all season?
Before you get really angry…I’m voting for Cook because he’s done better overall than Archie…but tonight was definitely the kid’s night. If he wins, it won’t be bad for Idol or David Cook.
By War Eagle
May 20, 2008 9:10 PM | Link to this
Storms are moving my way. I going to log off for a while.
By MIke S
May 20, 2008 9:12 PM | Link to this
Well that was a totally underwhelming final. The two best songs were the Clive davis selection, and then it went downhill fast, and ended with a an Archie SNOOZEFEST.
David Cook - I Still Haven’t Found what I’m Looking For - Excellent choice by Clive, and a wonderful Performance by Cookie.
David Archuleta - Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me - Possibly Archie’s best performance of the year, and a Tie with Cook for best of the night.
David Cook - The World I Know - Absolutely Beautiful understated vocal by Cookie. great song, but he should have chosen a ROCKER in this slot.
David Cook - Dream Big - Cookie salvaged what he could from this dog of a song. Absolutely inane lyrics, but I did like the beat and grunge vibe David gave it.
David Archuleta - Imagine - Imagine this song ending, it is going way too long. I think my ears are bleeding, from this d** song. Archie took a slow balled, and SLOWED IT DOWN EVEN MORE. BLECH.
David Archuleta - In This Moment - ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!! Huh, wha…. Sleep inducing suckage of a song.
Round One, the Clive Davis picks I had a tie, but Round Two and three go to David Cook mainly because I was at least able to stay awake during his performances.
Oh, for the days of Ruben vs Clay or Carrie vs Bo… Because this “heavyweight” bout was a DOG!
By Janie
May 20, 2008 9:13 PM | Link to this
David Cook is the bomb - buy his music any day. David A - BORING
By nanny
May 20, 2008 9:14 PM | Link to this
Everyone has been all about archie. He is boring. He will never make it. He will be just like Rueben and Taylor. Cook has what it takes to become a real star. vote for cook.
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 9:15 PM | Link to this
I thought that this was one of the best finals ever! Two extremely talented young men singing some good songs(except for those two pieces of crap in the middle)and putting themselves on the line in front of millions of people.
They both deserve the good things that are coming to them!
By Tami
May 20, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this
ok…I’m ready to buy a DC CD…when’s he going into the studio??!!!
I’ve gotten through only 4 times for DC tonight…hope that’s a good thing
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 9:19 PM | Link to this
Cook’s going to be a ‘real star’ whether he wins or not. But VOTE COOK anyway.
By Matt
May 20, 2008 9:20 PM | Link to this
VOTE COOK! I love how the judges tried to give this one to Archie tonight. He has zero stage presence and even less personality. His dad is a typical stage parent that should be drug out into the alley and kicked in the groin. David Cook is the American Idol on every level and will outsell Archie in records by the millions.
By Woodpappy
May 20, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this
I don’t care what the judges say….I’m voting my ass off for David Cook !
By Howdy
May 20, 2008 9:26 PM | Link to this
David Cook picked a TERRIBLE song to finish. I am a big Collective Soul fan but that was not the song to wrap up the season. He should have put another spin on a popular song and he would have coasted to victory. He could have picked countless other songs from Pearl Jam, Sublime, Radiohead(Creep), or so many others to close out strong. What a major DISAPPOINTMENT. I think a taste of success went straight to his head.
By Janie
May 20, 2008 9:26 PM | Link to this
Feel bad that David C had to sing that 2nd song - those songs suck so bad. I bet he hated it too :)
OMG David A is so freaking boring and every song sounds the same - what is up with the judges getting behind David A tonight. On Ellen Degeneres tonight Simon was all about David C being the next idol
By AL
May 20, 2008 9:26 PM | Link to this
Unfortunately, I’ve been able to get through for DC multiple times. I think Archie will probably win, which should make the judges happy since they seemed rather biased toward Archie. He does have a great voice, but he bores me to tears.
By Justin
May 20, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this
Uh ok. thought so…
1a) David Cook “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”- Randy said, “nice way to start the dual of 2007!” Yes, it was. Wait, what?? 2007? Get it straight Mr. Jackson. Nice performance, but just OK at that moment.
2a) David Archuleta “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me”- Man, when it started I said whoopee, same old same old, then I was wowed…this was certainly one of his bests and the judges summed it up for me.
Round one for me: David Archuleta.
1b) David Cook “Dream Big”- I liked the performance, but yeah, it definitely wasn’t a winner’s song. I’m 100% shocked at Simon’s NON-biasedness. Usually it’s beaming at this point, so I figured it’d come on the last song, let it be great.
2b) David Archuleta “In This Moment”- Another fairly good one! Man I’m proud of this kid and it’s weird saying that because I’m basically the same age as him, almost. I regret what I said about him losing to Syesha, though I still want her in the finals there. Just couldn’t work out I guess. Again with Simon and the non-biasedness. I’m shocked. Next is “Imagine”. He’s sure to win now.
Round 2 for me: Tied.
1c) David Cook “The World I Know”- I think this is one of his bests. Simon Cowell: I am shocked with you! This would be one of those flashbacks to the past couple weeks when one moment Paula was lovin’ Syesha, then totally turned on her the next week. Ok guys, I may loan a couple votes, or non, cause he sure ain’t gonna win after this next song. Sorry Cook- I feel for you. Sad, but either way I was fine with the winner out of the 2, just so darn predictable…
3c) David Archuleta “Imagine”- Haha, smart that this came last. Thought I was hoping for a Cook victory, I guess Archuleta will take the title now….. Good job once again. I’m down with his win I suppose. I mean it’s best to declare him winner anyway, because we don’t want Mr. Jeffy there to blow up the Nokia Theater tomorrow night, now, do we? And I mean that litterally. Randy mentioned, or perhaps yelled, that this show is all about finding the best singer. Oh really Randy? Then why were y’all pimping Hicks to win over Katharine McPhee in the finals a couple of years ago? Huh? No explanation?
Round 3- Tied.
Congrats Davids! (But this final was no different than any other!)
Looking forward to tomorrow.
By DawnH
May 20, 2008 9:34 PM | Link to this
I honestly won’t feel bad for DC if he doesn’t win. I suspect he will be better off if he isn’t up the a$$ of AI. I figure DA will make his little CD which will sell about 200,000 copies and we will only hear about him on an episode of Idols-Where Are They Now. Can you see him on a stage like Clarkson or Underwood. It’s just laughable.
By ESPdeb
May 20, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this
Archuleta was the better performer on tonight’s show.
I think he will win.
By Chuck
May 20, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this
so how big a check did Nokia write to turn the Kodak Theatre into the Nokia Theatre?
PS Loved the comment about Jeffy blowing up the theatre!!
By Mac
May 20, 2008 9:39 PM | Link to this
Was rooting for Cook but he was UNDERwhelming tonight. Didn’t seem like he was hungry for it. Why not rock the house down for a clear choice? I hate to admit it….Archie was a better voice tonight, though every song was the same.
By Songluvr
May 20, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this
I LOVE David Cook and he is still my pick to take it all. Having said that, I remain puzzled by all the blatant hating on David Archuletta on this blog. Anybody who contends that kid is not talented needs to clean out their ears.
Be fair, yall! He did an incredible job tonight. I’m just sayin…
By Justin
May 20, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this
Ok, I’m not toooooo shocked, but David Cook is on top on Dialidol! By a mere 3%! Wow…that’s quite a bit, sorta. That’s quite shocking. I’m sure they will have a most votes ever for this show. Weird though, won’t that be shocking just the fact if David C. DOES win? Weird…but that’s ok, whoever it is, good for them. It’s true, one winner out of 24, You hve got to be greeat
By Songluvr
May 20, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this
Oh I forgot to mention… Did anybody else notice that Josiah-the-crying-guy-that-lived-in-the-car was among those featured on the big screens during Ruben’s song?
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this
Thank you Songluvr!!!! My sentiments, exactly. I’m voting Cook all the way but IMO, Archie won the night!
By DawnH
May 20, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this
Songluvr, I don’t think anyone would disagree that DA has a great voice. However, he seems to only sing slow boring songs. He has no personality and no versatility. I think he did a great job on Don’t Let the Sun Go Down. But with that exception, it seems that every song sounds the same. He is just boring.
By Samantha
May 20, 2008 9:53 PM | Link to this
This is my first post although I have been reading all season. I am really disappointed in this finale. Why can’t the damn judges keep their mouths shut for one night? We all know what they think. We are at the point now where the audience can make an independent decision without hearing their expert BS. Archuletta is a great singer but he is a one trick pony, another Clay Aiken or if he is really lucky another Michael Buble. Cook has the singing ability along with the musical talent sustain a long successful career. I have no plans to ever purchase any music from David Archuletta but have already download Davd Cook’s music and will continue to do so. I wish AI would have left the kiddie’s on AI Junior.
By Songluvr
May 20, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this
Glad I’m not alone in my thoughts, D. I mean, we all have our favorites davidcookdavidcookdavidcook but we should try to be honest here and give credit where credit is due.
I do think Simon was right about Cookie’s last song. It would have been phenomenal if he had taken some random love song and cooked it his way … I know the song is tired by now but imagine him doing ‘My Heart Will Go On.’ I get chills just thinking about it.
By Songluvr
May 20, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this
Thank you Dawn for your response. I get what you’re saying, and that makes sense to me. But there have been puhlenty of posts against Archie that didn’t at all sound reasonable like that. Ya know?
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 9:59 PM | Link to this
Samantha…Simon was on TV all day today saying he thought David Cook should win, that Archie wouldn’t be able to handle anything but the singing. But Archie WAS better tonight. I still believe David Cook should win…I just think the judges were being honest about tonight’s performances.
And why did you take so long to post???? You are welcome to join us anytime!!!!
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 10:03 PM | Link to this
Justin…apparently in your part of western NY they don’t check dialidol as much as we do down here in the Atlanta area….I haven’t been able to get on all evening. Keep us updated, ok?! Thanks!
By Karen
May 20, 2008 10:03 PM | Link to this
Will somebody please tell David A to not say “chew.” The word is “you.” I’m trying to vote for David C.
By Mac
May 20, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this
Paula is wasted air. Can’t they find a good looking judge who can actually CRITIQUE a performance? I haven’t heard one thing from her ALL SEASON that had any substance whatsoever. Lots of other has-been singers who would love the job and DO IT BETTER.
By as
May 20, 2008 10:11 PM | Link to this
I have been voting for Contestant #1 Cook all night. Dial Idol now has him ahead by almost 5%. They both are talented singers, but whose album would you buy? No question for me…Cook! Keep dialing.
By Samantha
May 20, 2008 10:12 PM | Link to this
I feel that (regardless of who was better) the judges should keep their comments to themselves at this point. Let the audience and the final two enjoy the night without hearing from them. Everyone knows both of these guys are talented and at this point who really cares about who gives the better performance on one given night. I am voting based on my preference of all performances collectively, all season long. I prefer David Cook even though David Archuletta may have sang better tonight. I also feel David Cook is the more talented performer. ….and I heard Simon was on TV saying the David Cook should win. Makes me wonder if they aren’t using a little psychology on the audience by overly praising Archuletta.
By Songluvr
May 20, 2008 10:14 PM | Link to this
Right now, dialidol has these scores:
Cookie - 56.5
Archie - 51.76
By as
May 20, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this
Criticize Paula all you want, but tonight was Randy’s goof. 2007?? He is out of touch with the voters. ;-)
By Justin
May 20, 2008 10:18 PM | Link to this
Well then why don’t you check dialidol ? lol… well my comps. going slow so i would assume cooks still on top………. its looking pretty much like a tie right now.. hhaaha…weird final.
By as
May 20, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this
Crap, I said Album. I am showing my age! LOL
By as
May 20, 2008 10:23 PM | Link to this
Dial Idol Time: 10:21pm Cookie: 54.58 Archie: 48.81
Cookies is pulling ahead. It is a school night. Maybe Archies fans are in bed.
By Janie
May 20, 2008 10:23 PM | Link to this
That was my thinking Samantha - I saw Simon on Ellen tonight and he was all David C - playing reverse phsycology with us tonight ????(bad spelling )
By Songluvr
May 20, 2008 10:24 PM | Link to this
Now on dialidol I’m getting this message: The request cannot be processed at this time. The amount of traffic exceeds the Web site’s configured capacity. Daayyumm.
By Negativo
May 20, 2008 10:25 PM | Link to this
Quick comment: Arch literally nauseated me. As Dawn said many weeks ago, I felt the Belushi impulse to smash a guitar over Arch’s head every time he sang a sappy, overly dramatic ballad.
Cook was awesome, the judges blow, and I’ll be back later for more ‘tude…
By tanning lotion
May 20, 2008 10:26 PM | Link to this
I hope that David Cook wins. I can’t stand David A. and his dad.
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By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 10:27 PM | Link to this
as…most of us here are old enough to know what you meant. :-)
By tanning lotion
May 20, 2008 10:29 PM | Link to this
I called in for David Cook over 50 times tonight. I have never done that. That is how much more I would like to see him win.
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By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 10:29 PM | Link to this
American Idol crashed dialidol!!! :-)
By as
May 20, 2008 10:31 PM | Link to this
Dial Idol 10:30pm Cookie:53.54 Archie:46.88
PS…Archie is predicted to be voted off, as David hasn’t hit # 2 yet.
By Janie
May 20, 2008 10:31 PM | Link to this
what is dialidol saying now - GO DAVID C
By male enhancement
May 20, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this
It is great to hear about Josiah. He seems like a nice kid. I hope that David Cook pulls it off tonight.
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By Samantha
May 20, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this
Dial Idol has Cook 53, Archuletta 46. I really hope David Cooks wins. I just don’t think I can stomach a Archuletta winning moment tomorrow night. Seacrest will need to hold him up when he passes out.
By tanning lotion
May 20, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this
Go Cook go. I would really hate to see Archuleta win this thing.
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By Justin
May 20, 2008 10:38 PM | Link to this
lol “Archie fans are in bed, it’s a school night”
Well NOW Archie is predicted to be VOTED OFF!! Wow….I thought he had enough to keep him in to win, i’m minorly shocked.
By as
May 20, 2008 10:40 PM | Link to this
Thanks, D!! Did you ever watch Across the Universe? I know we discussed it a while back. The funny thin is CDs is even outdated now. I should’ve said “who would you download?” I’ll catch on! :-) 10:39 DIAL IDOL…DC 52.47 DA 45.29
By Janie
May 20, 2008 10:43 PM | Link to this
Can you vote as many times as you want?
By as
May 20, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this
Correction…The funny thing is CDs are even outdated now. Sorry guys, I am super sleepy after Da’s ballads!
Dial Idol DC52.12 DA44.76
By flats
May 20, 2008 10:49 PM | Link to this
DAWGS WIN THE 2008 MENS TENNIS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!THANKS MUSHDAWGS!!!
By Tami
May 20, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this
don’t let up, DC fans. The West Coast is about to watch AI if I’m not mistaken.
By as
May 20, 2008 10:53 PM | Link to this
Dial Idol
10:52pm
Dc=51.44
Da=43.42
By as
May 20, 2008 10:57 PM | Link to this
Dial Idol 10:56pm Dc 51.16 Da 42.84
By Tami
May 20, 2008 10:58 PM | Link to this
girl power! Kristi wins DWTS!!!
By Justin
May 20, 2008 10:58 PM | Link to this
Cook fans sure aren’t giving up. Archie is now almost 10% behind him. WOW!!! I actually voted for Cook several times. :)! Poor little David.
By Andi
May 20, 2008 11:00 PM | Link to this
I’ve been lurking here a long time, but tonight I just have to jump in because I’m so disgusted! 1)I will concede that little Archie has a decent voice and that he did well on his FIRST song.
2)I did think for a brief moment that Cook might have done himself more justice with something stronger on the last song, although I support his choice not to do a repeat. 3)Cook was still awesome on the 1st and 3rd songs and did great with what he had to work with on the 2nd. 4)Good voice or not, Archie was boring on the 2nd and 3rd songs. NOTHING different than all season. And IMHO not better than Cook.
Having said all that - the judges ride on the Archuletta pimpwagon was sickening!!!! Archie needs to sing the psychiatrist phone numbers out that phone book, so Randy can get help with his obsession with him!
By as
May 20, 2008 11:03 PM | Link to this
I am still getting busy signals for DC at 11pm on 866-IDOLS-05.
Dial Idol DC=50.7 DA=41.9
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 11:06 PM | Link to this
as…I just saw Across the Universe last week and LOVED IT!!! It was like stepping back in time. And the clever way that the authors meshed the Beatles songs with the story was so impressive! I’ll be buying the soundtrack soon!
By Tami
May 20, 2008 11:07 PM | Link to this
we need to dial hard & strong this final hour we’re alloted here on the East Coast
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 11:09 PM | Link to this
I have been voting for Cook all evening. I wonder if any of our group lost electricity or worse during the storms. It got noisy here for awhile but not much else.
Menana? Harm? are you guys ok?
By AL
May 20, 2008 11:09 PM | Link to this
I tried to get to Dialidol but couldn’t open the page so I came here to see if anyone had posted their predictions. Thanks to those of you who did. I’ve voted on and off all night, at least 50+ times for DC, didn’t really keep track.
Archie has a terrific voice but I find him to be very predictable and boring.
The thing about Dialidol though, is it doesn’t count all the texting, and the people who tend to do the most of that are the age group who is pulling for Archuletta.
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 11:15 PM | Link to this
Get busy voting…remember that Utah(Archie’s home state, just started!!!!!)
By as
May 20, 2008 11:16 PM | Link to this
D-I’m so glad that you agreed with my thoughts on this one. Across the Universe was truly one of the most underrated movies of recent years. It is certainly a favorite of mine and I was afraid that I wouldn’t like itbefore watching it! It blew me away! I just wished the idols had touched on their creations a little more, as it would’ve made the Beatles weeks excellent! btw…now 50.03 to 40.7 on Dial Idol.
By Tami
May 20, 2008 11:18 PM | Link to this
things looked a tiny bit menacing here in Kennesaw with a bit of hail…but we got through it OK with no power outages….where I work in Marietta got socked pretty good, though
By Negativo
May 20, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this
Back again…we’ve tried all night and have had nothing but busy signals. How are you guys getting through?
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this
Across the Universe started out a little strange for me but I was swept up in it after the first 10 minutes.
Thanks for the dialidol updates…I still can’t get on at all.
Remember…Utah is going to go overwhelmingly in favor of Archie…so get those fingers dialing for Cook!
By Harmony
May 20, 2008 11:24 PM | Link to this
Deirdre, The storms were not too bad here. I’ve been busy voting for David.
I’m going to go ahead and predict that David will be runner-up and that DAVID will win idol.
By as
May 20, 2008 11:25 PM | Link to this
I have found that it is easiest to get through to DC on 866-idols-03. We may be able to cut the DA Utah advantage by dialing in to the least dialed #!
By Negativo
May 20, 2008 11:25 PM | Link to this
Back again…we’ve tried all night and have had nothing but busy signals. How are you guys getting through?
By Deirdre
May 20, 2008 11:28 PM | Link to this
Good to hear from you Harmony!!!
By emily
May 20, 2008 11:28 PM | Link to this
hey all - my power was out from 700 to 8:59, and so i didn’t get to see the show and TiVo failed me!!!!! i couldn’t get the TV on in time to see the recap. any suggestions on where to look online for videos of the show tonight???
By as
May 20, 2008 11:28 PM | Link to this
Latest Dial idol…48.51 vs. 38.2
By AL
May 20, 2008 11:30 PM | Link to this
I’m getting through very easily on 01, to the point I’m wearing out!
DC DC DC DC!!!
By Harmony
May 20, 2008 11:31 PM | Link to this
BTW,Deirdre,do you still have the party favors? We might get to actually use them tomorrow! I hope!
By as
May 20, 2008 11:33 PM | Link to this
Try 866-idols-03! I am getting very few busy signals!
By Harmony
May 20, 2008 11:39 PM | Link to this
I guess I need to run down to LaGrange and check on War,he said the storms were headed his way and we haven’t heard back from him yet.
By Clyde
May 20, 2008 11:40 PM | Link to this
Both David’s are great. However, when I see David A all I can think of is Up With People. Does anyone concur?
By Negativo
May 20, 2008 11:42 PM | Link to this
In my neck of the woods it’s all busy signals for DC. Can’t get through at all.
By Negativo
May 20, 2008 11:53 PM | Link to this
Dial Idol has Cook up by a whopping 12 percentage points. Gotta hope that’s enough to beat the text girls.
By as
May 20, 2008 11:55 PM | Link to this
I have to work tomorrow, so last mention of the dial idol stats from me…
DC=46.23 DA=34.71 as of 11:53pm
Go David Cook! I can’t wait until I get to buy your music!
Good luck to everyone!
By Harmony
May 20, 2008 11:57 PM | Link to this
Neg, Those of us that are able are voting,but once again the storms have returned to our neck of the woods knocking out electricity and worse. I think we should demand a recount for Georgia if Archie wins.
By Negativo
May 21, 2008 12:06 AM | Link to this
OK, finally getting through! Hitting redial like crazy for DC.
By JTesla
May 21, 2008 12:09 AM | Link to this
Great show, well except for the guy they kept putting in to talk about boxing.
Phone lines are very busy.
By Harmony
May 21, 2008 12:10 AM | Link to this
War??????????
Are you ok????????
By TC
May 21, 2008 12:10 AM | Link to this
Wow you people on here are unbelievably biased. I’ll give Cook his dues because he usually does really well and will have a fantastic career. But the way you all bash Archuletta is ridiculous. He has a fantastic voice and he is NOT boring. Archuletta clearly, hands down won the night. There wasn’t even a comparison. For a 17 yr old, his voice is well beyond his age and he knocked Cook out with his vocals tonight. It was his best night of the entire competition.
Just for the record, I’m a 25 year old fan of Archuletta not some teeny bopper.
I’ll be fine with Cook winning but Archuletta was just clearly the best.
By as
May 21, 2008 12:10 AM | Link to this
Location: I am an Atlanta, GA native who is now in Florida. Last stats as of 12:08am are DC=45.47 DA=33.47
By Negativo
May 21, 2008 12:18 AM | Link to this
TC, you better be a female or I’m calling the cops.
By Jonsie
May 21, 2008 12:20 AM | Link to this
Way to go TC. I agree completely. This is a very biased group and have been extremely unkind in the comments about young Archie. Both David’s are very talented young men and have obviously worked very hard to get this far.
By Jonsie
May 21, 2008 12:23 AM | Link to this
Way to go TC. I agree completely. This is a very biased group and have been extremely unkind in the comments about young Archie. Both David’s are very talented young men and have obviously worked very hard to get this far. I’m ok with either winning.
By Jonsie
May 21, 2008 12:23 AM | Link to this
Way to go TC. I agree completely. This is a very biased group and have been extremely unkind in the comments about young Archie. Both David’s are very talented young men and have obviously worked very hard to get this far. I’m ok with either winning.
By Harmony
May 21, 2008 12:23 AM | Link to this
WE are biased because we like Cook! We have not made it secret that we like Cook. We will vote because we like Cook. We will not apologize for wanting Cook to win.
BTW, I did not bash Archie in any way!
By TC
May 21, 2008 12:25 AM | Link to this
yes Negativo I am of the fairer sex!
I still think Cook is great. I’ve liked little David throughout though. This is the first year I would be ok with either of the 2 winning.
By Negativo
May 21, 2008 12:29 AM | Link to this
TC, glad to hear that. I have often commented on how any full grown man (elderly aside) who are big Archuletta fans are likely to show up on Dateline getting busted hunting for little boys.
By Lucy
May 21, 2008 12:31 AM | Link to this
Harmony
I don’t think anyone asked you to apologize for wanting Cook to win. Don’t get your drawers in a wad…..
By JTesla
May 21, 2008 12:37 AM | Link to this
And so begins the AJC Idol Blog season ending blowout! Leave your delicate feelings at the door.
By Harmony
May 21, 2008 12:37 AM | Link to this
My drawers are never in a wad.
By Rosiered
May 21, 2008 12:39 AM | Link to this
I started the evening wanting David C to win. His background of a bartender, having his undiscovered talents finally “discovered” on A. While David A. has been groomed by a unfamous stage dad to be a star- having been in major competitions. But little David A stood his ground tonight. I ended up voting for him.
By Negativo
May 21, 2008 12:44 AM | Link to this
Latest stats: Cook leads 45.94 to 34.27
By Harmony
May 21, 2008 12:45 AM | Link to this
JT, Do you want to go along with me and predict that David wins idol?
By JTesla
May 21, 2008 12:50 AM | Link to this
Harmony it’s far too soon to say that. We really need to wait until every vote is placed before we can make the call for David to win. We don’t want any last minute voters to think that their vote won’t count.
By Harmony
May 21, 2008 12:57 AM | Link to this
I forgot about the three hour time difference, when the voting ends on the west coast, then and only then, we will predict that David will be victorious.
By bb
May 21, 2008 1:25 AM | Link to this
C’MON PEOPLE! realistically, if you have to PAY to watch only one concert for either Cook or Archie, which one would you spend your money on and confidently know that you’ll be entertained by it??? Cook has much more stage presence and showmanship than Archie. He also has that raspy “Sting” voice and definitely has his own style going for him. Archie on the other hand hits all the notes - dead on. But he just stands there and his dynamics are so predictable and boring. Kinda like Josh Grobin (spellcheck?) Ergo, he’s good for singing the theme songs in Disney movies and I predict Cook will be the next concert king! Now is it just me or did I see Archie’s dad’s eyes change into dollar signs??? I don’t know. Stage parents like him reminds me of Britney and we know what happened to her.
By moon
May 21, 2008 2:32 AM | Link to this
I just want DC to win because I want the camera to show that idiot with the Ben Hogan hats face when they announce DC name. That will be the ultimate “priceless” !!!
By Janie
May 21, 2008 5:53 AM | Link to this
what is dialidol saying now?
By Tricia
May 21, 2008 5:54 AM | Link to this
Well, we are a Cook household all the way and I am exhausted this morning after my 4 hour voting spree! I think that Cook did better than lots give him credit for, I just wish the song order had been reversed.
By Karen
May 21, 2008 6:04 AM | Link to this
dialidol.com… David Cook 40.93 David Archuleta 29.37 David Cook in Green; David Archuleta in RED!!!!
By elainer7
May 21, 2008 6:12 AM | Link to this
This is a singing contest and if voted on as such, David A. should win hands down. But, it seems as if AI has turned into a popularity contest and vocals come in second so David C. will win.
By Karen
May 21, 2008 6:25 AM | Link to this
AI is a way to find the next star. You have to have audience appeal in order to be a star. You have to be popular with the CD-buying, concert-going public to really make it. Archie can sing but it takes more than just a voice. His ‘ahh shucks, do you really think I’m good’ response over and over again makes me cringe. AI is set to vote for your “favorite” so therefore popularity does matter.
By Janie
May 21, 2008 6:37 AM | Link to this
I watch idol every season and always vote for the person I would go see in concert or buy their music. Although David A has the voice, he has no personality and very boring to watch. I would not buy his music nor would I pay to see him in concert. David C has a great voice, sex appeal, stage presence and a personality. Therefore, David C gets my vote all the way. Have picked him #1 since the top 12. Do we all remember Chris Daughtry!!! GO DAVID C!!!!
By Janie
May 21, 2008 6:51 AM | Link to this
Most over rated contestant of the year - Jason Castro by far - every week I could not believe he was still in it - that was a popularity vote. Next - David A. - decent voice but next in line for most over rated. Teeny boppers loved him - my girls are 16 and love David Cook and could not see themselves buying David A music or paying to see him in concert YET!!!
By Zack
May 21, 2008 7:07 AM | Link to this
That was the cheesiest most Godawful show I have ever seen. The whole sport/boxing thing was so ridiculous. I don’t think I will be watching next year even when they announce “This is the most talented group ever in AI history” The show has lost it’s credibility this year with the obvious cheerleading to David Archuletta who is mediocre at best.
By DawnH
May 21, 2008 7:13 AM | Link to this
Hey WE - are you OK? Tami - I’m in Kennesaw too. Luckily the storms weren’t bad in my area.
Who has the latest on dialidol. Unfortunately they don’t always get it right, but I’m hoping!
By Tina
May 21, 2008 7:35 AM | Link to this
We voted BIG TIME for COOK! He is so outstanding! Very good entertainer! Cook has the WHOLE package… I love how he changes up old songs and each one seems different. I’d buy his CD in a heartbeat just like we bought Chris’s! Archeletta is great but I’d watch him on TV that’s it. I would not buy his CD I get very sleepy listening to him. I did not like how they acted towards Cook at all last night that was so Tacky makes me not want to watch Idol anymore. Cook is Bad A** and ole Clive would make way more $ with DC over DA there no doubt about that!
By Janie
May 21, 2008 7:42 AM | Link to this
What is dialidol saying this morning????
By Deirdre
May 21, 2008 7:49 AM | Link to this
Morning mushblogians!
I sacrificed my dialing finger last night with 3 solid hours of voting for Cook!!!! As encouraging as dialidol sounds, let’s keep in mind that they cannot count text voting…which is where most of Archie’s votes will come from.
Just keep your fingers crossed…if you can actually cross them after abusing them last night.
By Tina
May 21, 2008 7:58 AM | Link to this
why can’t they count Text voting?? if that’s the case I wasted about 50 votes… why would they say “Text your vote” if it doesn’t count?
By Deirdre
May 21, 2008 7:59 AM | Link to this
emily, so sorry to hear that the storms caused you to miss the show last night. I think we were all a little worried by that possibility.
By Deirdre
May 21, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this
Tina…dialidol can’t count text voting…not the show. Dialidol is NOT associated with the show.
Rest easy…the show DOES count texting.
By Deirdre
May 21, 2008 8:07 AM | Link to this
Let me make this clear before somebody else gets upset…dialidol is a web site that tries to judge who the winner is by calculating the percentage of busy signals that each contestant number gets. They do NOT count votes for American Idol.
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
May 21, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this
Tina -Dialidol cannot count texting, NOT American Idol, hon… Dialidol is a busy-signal counter, so texting is separate… don’t worry, you didn’t waste your texting
By Tina
May 21, 2008 8:11 AM | Link to this
regarding texting lol daah…sorry ( : little slow and first timer here. ( : thanks!!
By Deirdre
May 21, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this
That’s ok, Tina…we’re so used to talking about dialidol that we just assume everyone knows about it…sorry I scared you!
By tina
May 21, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this
well from all the different sites I’ve been to and all the reading of many blogs and opinions, the News etc.. it SEEMS that Cook is quite the popular one! yay… I’d almost swear if it goes to Archeletta then what they were doing last night was simply preparing everyone for DA’s win regardless. I just cannot see everyone believing he is the WHOLE package. I wonder if they will tell the number of votes each David gets that would be interesting.
By flats
May 21, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this
GOOD MORNING MUSHDAWGS!!!!Late night last night watching the Dawgs win another national title!!!Linny,you need to go greet the bulldogs when thet arrive in athens!!!!!!
By Ms.Simon
May 21, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this
First of all we MUST remember this is a singing contest. That being said David A. should win. He really earned it. Yes he’s boring to watch, but he’ll get better with experience. His voice is magical.
David Cook is NOT SEXY. He screams his song. My ears are bleeding. He may have more experience. Kind of obvious, but that dude looks dirty and just really disgusting to me. And those yellow teeth. He looks creepy.
AI is kind of turning into a joke. Getting kind of boring. It entertains, but it’s kind of time for the curtain to CLOSE.
By tina
May 21, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this
Elainer7 come on we know David A can sing… but even the judges said it should be a great performer someone the public wants too watch, listen to and can entertain. Archie sings wonderfully I would enjoy him driving down the road on a long long trip…you know like John Denver singing Sunshine on My Shoulders or some old time song you sing in your car out loud on a long haul. But that’s about it for me and Archie. David Cook however I would completely enjoy listening to on the radio as well as BUYING his CD and one day even seeing him in Concert. I don’t think this is just a VOCALS contest. Archeletta has OUTSTANDING vocals and I didn’t vote him once.
By Mike S
May 21, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this
Glad to see DC in the Green on Dialidol, now we wait and hope the texting tweeners didn’t skew the vote Lil archie’s way.
I do have to give Archie some credit though, the kid cam loaded for bear last night. His “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me” was by far his best performance of the year, and his other two were solid vocal performances even though they were excrutiatingly slow and boring.
I was underwhelmed with David Cook’s two song choices, I realize he probably didn’t have much to work with on the Idol Songs, but the last song was a completely horrible pick.
While his performance was great, Collective Soul is too introsepctive and laid back for a FINAL SONG. David has electrified all year with power performances, picking an understated melodic tune to finish was not a smart choice. All he did was set up a Battle of the Ballads, and Archie will win that every time. I agree with picking something Different and not something he already sang, but he should have gone uptempo and rocked the house down.
By Yuppie Scum
May 21, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this
Both Davids are very talented, however, “Archie” needs a couple more years of seasoning. He’s more suited for Nickelodeon or the Disney Channel right now. I can’t “imagine” buying his record, but I might buy Cook’s.
By Deirdre
May 21, 2008 8:41 AM | Link to this
I doubt that they will be specific about vote count, Tina but they WILL tell us the total vote count and then hint at the difference between them which will give us a pretty good idea.
And re blogs and other sites…a study was done recently that pointed out that blogs are not good at predicting winners. They tend to favor someone other than the eventual winner.
Very few of us picked Jordin to win last year…although a lot were on board the Taylor train the year before….we were pretty much tied between Carrie and Bo.
By Tina
May 21, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this
oh my I did not know that about the other sites and their predictions thanks deirdre…that sorta stinks cause yeah I so didn’t think Jordin when she won. Although I knew many people absolutely loved her voice and she could seriously hold a note but so many blogs etc and people including myself loved that beatbox dude! I actually wish they’d put him on the show or other shows he was very entertaining!! Well I guess then we’ll see tonight. from the sounds of it though many people voted all…4 hours for Cook! either way they both are very good and both will go far. Oh Hey I think they both get a car tonight right! ( : Very cool! Lastly Clide would be wise to offer DC somethin if he doesn’t win. This is definitely a nail bitter people…..
By Deirdre
May 21, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this
Mike….I agree with everything you said. Archie showed up wanting to win and he did everything possible to make that happen. When he finished his first song, my only thought was ‘uh oh’. He was in excellent voice last night and, if he’d sung that way all season, I might have voted differently.
However, he’s such a non-entity on camera…so inexpressive(even in some of his songs), so very, very immature that I fear for him if he wins. I don’t believe for a minute that he’s ready for what is about to happen to him even if he comes in second.
David Cook finds the heart and soul of a song and sends it out to his listeners. He’s ready!
By Janie
May 21, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this
Let’s not forget what David C has done the last many weeks… he has a huge fan base. I loved his first song and last song last night. Who likes any of those “winner” songs UGH!!! Let’s keep our fingers crossed all you David C fans.
By Tina
May 21, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this
Right those “winner” songs are horrible. But I have to say I actually loved DC’s winner song, he made it FUN and entertaining at least! It was SO for him! Something UPBEAT! I could not wait for DA’s to be done. Just another ballot / “MOMENT” thing. He sang it well I just didn’t like the SONG. After so many ballots it’s like Enough Already….
By Menana
May 21, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this
Good Morning to All!!!!!!!
Missed you guys. Been in LaGrange with Dad who fell last week and broke his hand and has 18 staples in his head. Wished I could convince him to come and live with me. Then I got food poisoning. What a hard last few days I have spent. All is much better now.
Now for the topic at hand, AI. Why oh why do the judges continue to glorify Archie? Sure the kid is talented and has great vocals, but for the life of me, I can not see him as the next AI. Let me just say before I get bashed, Archie is a great singer, good kid and I do like him, but not as an AI. IMHO, he DOES NOT have the maturity that is needed to take on the responsibility of such a role of this magnitude. If he places second, this will give him (or should)the experiences needed to handle the ins and outs of a professional performer. He has alot of growing up and living experiences to do that is much needed. At 17, one just does not have the life experiences of one that is even 8 years older has. From all that I have read and heard about Archie, he has never had the chance to live a normal child life and has been sheltered way to much. A person has to be able to handle the pitfalls as well as the rewards and I honestly think that Archie has not had that opportunity. His father has been to busy making Archie a star, even if Archie himself may not want it. It has most likely been instilled in his mind that this is what he wants and was put on this earth to do and he does not know any different. We who are parents know that we can and do influence our children’s lives. I am just saying that David A has to take hold of his life sooner or later and break away from daddy dearest.
Now on to DC: I was able to get through 27 times last night. True his songs and vocals were not as good as DA last night, but I think he is the person to take the crown tonight. One can only hope and pray.
By Janie
May 21, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this
Hey I voted all the way last season for Jordin and her first cd has some great songs on it. I hear she has some throat problems and has not been singing or touring lately.
Where does everyone see David A going if he wins American Idol tonight - very crious??
By JB
May 21, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this
I am a true David Cook fan, although I do think Archie has a very good voice. My real concern is that I don’t know that Archie is mature enough to handle the fame … win or lose! This is not a critique of his singing … but of his mental health. And I’m not saying that to bash him. He seems to be very immature for 17, both physically and mentally. Although I really, really want Cook to win, it might be best if Archie did because he would be under the “thumb” so to speak of AI. This might be a good thing while he is maturing in his art.
Just a thought!
By KPH
May 21, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this
Good morning folks, David A. blew David C. off the stage last night much to my surprise. I still think Cook is more marketable but Archie won the night hands down.
By Janie
May 21, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this
does anyone know what dialidol is saying this mornng
By MM
May 21, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this
It’s interesting the way Simon set Archuletta up for the win. I think Cook will be better off if he doesn’t win and get roped into a 1 year contract. He’ll get signed on his own. Archuletta could use the year to grow…
By Lara
May 21, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this
There are some things that I just don’t understand. They constantly talk about relativity. Is this going to be played on the radio today? Nothing that Monchichi sang all season would be considered Top 40 radio friendly. However, just about everything Cook did was. That is not me being biased, that is just how it is. Last night showed that to be all so true again. Clive Davis picks songs for the 2 singers, and he picks something already done by Clay for little Archie? The boy does not have that kind of vocal strength to compete. Yet, Cook brings a feeling to his song, where I really do think I would hear that on Q100 or Star94 anytime.
I am going to apologize now, this may be long, maybe I should break it up into two posts?
All season long I have watched Archie’s “Quirks” for lack of a better term. In past seasons, the contestants have been reprimanded for these things….you make strange faces, quit closing your eyes, stuff like that. They even got onto Carly for her “mean looks”. But not once did you ever hear criticism about David A and his constant lip licking, his eye closing, his heavy breathing and the smacking while listening to the judges speak. Also, wasn’t Melinda chastised for her humbleness? But Archie was never brought to rug for this….are they afraid to hurt the little boy’s feelings?
I will do my thoughts on lasts nights show in a separate post.
By MM
May 21, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this
It’s interesting the way Simon set Archuletta up for the win. I think Cook will be better off if he doesn’t win and get roped into a 1 year contract. He’ll get signed on his own. Archuletta could use the year to grow…
By MM
May 21, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
It’s interesting the way Simon set Archuletta up for the win (fixed?). I think Cook will be better off if he doesn’t win and get roped into a 1 year contract. He’ll get signed on his own. Archuletta could use the year to grow…
By Janie
May 21, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
what is dialidol saying this morning?
By MM
May 21, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this
It’s interesting the way Simon set Archuletta up for the win. I think Cook will be better off if he doesn’t win and get roped into a 1 year contract. He’ll get signed on his own. Archuletta could use the year to grow…
By MM
May 21, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this
It’s interesting the way Simon set Archuletta up for the win (fixed?). I think Cook will be better off if he doesn’t win and get roped into a 1 year contract. He’ll get signed on his own. Archuletta could use the year to grow…
By done with AI
May 21, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this
It’s interesting the way Simon set Archuletta up for the win (fixed?). I think Cook will be better off if he doesn’t win and get roped into a 1 year contract. He’ll get signed on his own. Archuletta could use the year to grow…
By MM
May 21, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this
It’s interesting the way Simon set Archuletta up for the win (fixed?). I think Cook will be better off if he doesn’t win and get roped into a 1 year contract. He’ll get signed on his own. Archuletta could use the year to grow…
By done with AI
May 21, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this
It’s interesting the way Simon set Archuletta up for the win (fixed?). I think Cook will be better off if he doesn’t win and get roped into a 1 year contract. He’ll get signed on his own. Archuletta could use the year to grow…
By Moonbeam
May 21, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this
Archuleta may have done better overall last night but I still want Cook to win. At least being the top 2 they both have a shot at a career depending on what they do with it. I hope that Mariah Carey will let David C record a version of Always Be My Baby for his CD. That is one of the best! Cook has also done better throughout the whole season. It shouldn’t be based on one night’s performance.
By Deirdre
May 21, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this
Sorry MM but I think Simon was setting Cook’s fans up to get mad and start voting.
Janie, dialidol puts Cook ahead but is not good at counting text votes.
By done with AI
May 21, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this
It’s interesting the way Simon set Archuletta up for the win (fixed?). I think Cook will be better off if he doesn’t win and get roped into a 1 year contract. He’ll get signed on his own. Archuletta could use the year to grow…
By DawnH
May 21, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this
I worry about Archie’s dad if Archie doesn’t win. Jeff’s dreams of touring the country and performing in front of 12 year girls will be dashed. Hopefully he won’t take it out on Archie and beat or ground him.
By Negativo
May 21, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this
NEG TAKE: I have to say, I was watching with the wife and another couple last night and we all were blown away by how awesome Cook sounded. His song interpretations, vocals, and heartfelt performances were professional calliber and ready for recording today. He even was able to make the putrid coronation song into an awesome rocking jam, which to me said everything about how he has truly outgrown the rigid, cookie-cutter Idol show.
Arch put us all to sleep, though we did give him credit for a strong performance on “Sun Goes Down”. However, 3 slow, whiny ballads?~~ Look, American Idol is not a ballad comptetiton, it’s a singing/entertainment contest. Cook showed more vocal range, versatility, originality, grit, and overall musical talent than Arch will ever have.
We also all agreed that it would be much better for Cook if he loses, which appears highly unlikely thanks to the voting fury of those over the age of 15. Thing is, he has simply grown beyond Idol’s limitations and is ready for superstardom on his own.
If he were to put out that sappy, G-rated, pop-studio crap that Idol likes to push out on the first album it could really set his career back. He’s too good for that, and needs to go his own way now.
Simon must really like DC, because his bashing was obviously an effort to give Arch the title and set DC’s career free to soar.
By Deirdre
May 21, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this
It’s interesting the way MM and done with AI said the exact same thing…repeatedly.
Don’t worry MM…this antiquated blog takes FOREVER to post your comment. Just hit ‘post’ once then wait and wait and wait and eventually your post will appear…usually about noon the next day(exaggerating a little but not a lot)
By Deirdre
May 21, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this
LOL, Dawn. Jeff DOES seem to have more at stake in this than Archie. He’s liable to blow a fuse if Archie doesn’t win.
BTW, did anyone else notice that Ryan referred to David A as ‘Archie’ last night? Just once but I think that was the first time.
By Lara
May 21, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this
David Cook – I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For Man, I thought he really brought the vocals on this one. The sound was great, the performance was spot on. Clive picked a good stand out song for Daivd. David Archelletta – Don’t Let the Sun go Down on me I think he did a decent vocal on this song, it was pretty. But I have heard better. Come on, Elton John would not be shakin in his boots after hearing this. George Michael even did a better job. David Cook – songwriters song Why do they still do this? Each year the songs are complete torture. At least the contestants can pick the one they think would best suit them. I think Cook did just that, picked the best of the worst – for him. The song was terrible, but he did an ok job. Didn’t blow me away, but did he really try to? David Archelletta – songwriter’s song He picked the best one for him, and I do think he put his best into it. Man, such a sappy song. UGH! David Cook – The World I know Man, that was a moving performance. The vocals and the mix was right on. I just wish he had chosen to blow us all away with a rocked out version….I think it would have made him stand out a bit more. David A – Imagine Ok, now, I know the kid has talent, but I completely HATED this!! HATED!!!! I am all for doing your own version of some songs, but like Simon told Jason Castro earlier this season, there are some songs you just don’t mess with. I believe I said this same thing when he first performed this song. Why are you completely changing the tune!?!?!?
Archie is a one trick pony, and that trick is to put insomniacs to sleep!!! While I don’t think that Cook came into last night intending to win – he most certainly deserves it more than Archie. Either way, he has a career out of this – and good for him, and good for us. I look forward to his first cd and hope that TPTB don’t totally do to it what they did to Bo Bice’s first album!!
I don’t understand why they were all pumping for a David A win last night after both Paula and Simon were quoted as saying Cook should win? Does Randy know what year it is?
I dialed and dialed on all 3 numbers all night long. I was not able to get through until after 11:45, and by that time I was practically sleep dialing. Got through 7-10 times.
By Janie
May 21, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this
Morning Deidre - glad to see you are stilling posting for another AI season.
I told my husband the same thing last night… Simon wanted to peeve off all us DC fans so we would vote like crazy for him haha!! Well… it worked for me - go DC.
By Tami
May 21, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this
Good morning, all! I’m noticing new bloggers today, and that’s all cool. For the record, I’m not a David A basher nor do I believe he’ll completely stumble with a recording career. It’ll be his to succeed or fail, though. If he keeps his dad in the mix, then he could end up failing miserably.
All that said, David A won the night last night, but I felt that David Cook won the SEASON! That will not end up being the true measurement of who wins the prize tonight, as we all know, because it all comes down to who gets the most votes.
I believe DC did not want to win last night, which I mentioned in the blog. I felt like if he wanted to win, he would have performed “Billie Jean” and blown DA out of the water with it. He would have won the night easily IF he wanted to. He may still win it all, depending on the text votes.
I voted for DC so much last night that I lost count and started falling asleep on myself while voting. I finally had to cash it in at 12:15…..yawn.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 21, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this
I’ll concede that Archichi won, hands down, last night, on VOCALIZATION. Performance? Nope. I just have a few comments here. (sorry willie, in advance)
1 - it’s amusing that someone would come in our blog and lambast us for being “prejudiced” against Archichi and supportive of Cookie. I mean—D’oh!
2 - Archichi probably has the best pure vocals of anyone ever on the show. Problem is that despite comments that this is a “SINGING COMPETITION” … it is NOT just a singing competition. It never HAS been just a “SINGING” competition. An “Idol” is much more than a voice. It’s a person who captures the hearts and imaginations of the public, who is head and shoulders placed ABOVE the crowds, who pleases the crowds. That takes personality, poise, charm, character, imagination, an interesting persona, stage presence, performance, versatility and a host of other characteristics which, unfortunately, I am not sure Archichi will EVER have, but certainly does NOT have NOW.
3 - David Cook is not “sexy” like Michael Johns is “sexy”. I’ll agree with that. And at the beginning of the season, Cookie was frankly almost frightening… the hair was all wrong, the grungy, haphazard look was just… well, in a word, sloppy. His head seemed too big for his body. He SOUNDED good, especially with the guitar. But reservations were had by many of us about this young man… HowEVAH ..as the weeks went by, he got some hair styling advice, some clothing advice, loosened up, started enjoying the experience (except when he seemed slightly distracted — and one wonders if that was because of Aaron, tho’ he tried NOT to bring any of his family situation up).
4 - It seems that BOTH Davids are spiritually, soulfully, mentally, and personally pretty darned righteous young men. While Cookie’s inner being is formed by an extra 10 years of life experience, Archichi’s seems to be a youthful fitting into a mold made by others, to-be-unnamed-here. However, Archichi seems genuinely concerned about his fellow man in a youthful, esoteric way. That glowing “i want the world to be as one” kind of attitude MOST of us had when we were 17-18-19-20. Cookie’s is more… i’ve seen some pretty rough stuff, and i want to give good on a personal level. His refusal to bump the kids doing the Nat.Anth. at KC is a perfect example of his heart, IMHO.
5 - I want Cookie to win, because overall i think he deserves it. I would not be TOO upset if Archichi wins, because the one comment i’ve seen a couple of times today is right on the money — being under E19’s thumbs for a year MIGHT help divest him of his naive dependence on family … MIGHT help him grow up a bit, give him some experience.
In that light, i wanted to comment that while Jordin was about the same age as Archie, she NEVER seemed so immature — so … so … thirteen years old in her behavior and demeanor. Archichi does seem that young a lot of the time.
Finally, i say, may the best MAN win, and the BOY be given time to grow up, LOL.
ok, i’m done. sorry it was so rambly, i got interrupted about a gadzillion times since i started this!!
peace!
By harrietth
May 21, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this
Good morning from SC! I have really missed all of the blogs the past few days and have been so out of touch. Had to be at a conference through yesterday, so I was delighted to be able to read all your comments from last night and this morning, too.
Menana, so sorry about your dad and then your getting food poisoning. Sometimes you can’t catch a break for anything, huh? Glad all is well.
And, Dierdre, I just knew what you were thinking last night when Archie sang so well. I did, too. I loved it when you said you’d have to duck. I, too, voted like mad for DC, but if Archie wins, he certainly deserved it, if only based upon the finale.
By tina
May 21, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this
hmmm maybe that’s true maybe simon did do some reverse psych on everyone last night. who knows….and that could be true that Cook has offers and maybe doesn’t want to win…ya never know for sure. I would sorta doubt that but we don’t know if that true or not. They are both so good in their own way. I just know if David A wins I won’t be rushing out to purchase his CD. a few years from now when he steps up the beat and is a little seasoned in entertaining I would. At best I’d buy or download his single IMAGINE. All the ballots make me sleeeeepy. Cook I’d buy his CD immediately!
By Deirdre
May 21, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this
harrietth…glad you finally caught up with us! We haven’t heard from menana since she got sick…hope everything is ok with her.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 21, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this
Oh. Let me make this observation, if you will..
IF this were a pure singing competition, the contestants could stand behind a screen and sing their hearts out. We would not need to SEE them, to have back stories, to watch them interact, to see (and this year HEAR) their reactions to the judges’ comments. We would have no need to call Melinda “shrek” because she was born with a shorter neck than someone else, or LaKisha “heavy” because she didn’t wear a size 2, or even a 12. We wouldn’t have KNOWN about Jason’s dredlocks. Michael Johns would not have been deemed Sexy; nor would the guys have been drooling over the various combinations of legs and pups over the years.
THAT’s why I say this has NEVER been a “singing competition” — The very term “American Idol” connotes a POPULAR SINGER (since the ‘talent’ portion of the ‘idol’ was chosen to be singing). What if “American Idol” related to the performance arts of ACTING? Try to make the transition … not a singer but an actor, to be the idol of the american public (think back a few years when this was actually true, some of us who are older) My point is, to those who try consistently to make this about singing ability alone… where in the definition of the word “IDOL” does it say “best singer”???
just a thought!
By Missandie
May 21, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this
So,
I know I am not the only one thinking this. Knowing the restrictive contract the winner has to sign, it appears David Cook did not give his all on purpose tonight. Could that be due to the fact that he would fair better as a second place finisher so he held back and did not give his all?
I’m just saying…
By Menana
May 21, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this
Thanks harrietth. I appreciate the thought.
I hope that Simon was using reverse psychology last night when he was giving all the praise to DA. Hopefully, it caused enough people to vote for DC. If DA doesn’t win, dear ole dad may seek the need of a psychotherapist.
By Menana
May 21, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this
Thanks harrietth. I appreciate the thought.
I hope that Simon was using reverse psychology last night when he was giving all the praise to DA. Hopefully, it caused enough people to vote for DC. If DA doesn’t win, dear ole dad may seek the need of a psychotherapist.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 21, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this
Missandie, you’ve voiced the thoughts of many i believe. and who could blame him, if past years’ stories are to be believed?!
By Negativo
May 21, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this
Arch will be singing Christmas duets with Clay while DC is rocking sold out arenas for his 3rd platnum album tour.
By flats
May 21, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this
Linny…I bet the tennis team is the talk of the town tody in athens!
By Janie
May 21, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this
Hi Missandie - I wonder about what you said above - I would want to win and be the next American Idol. That being said, David C did not even go to the try outs for himself, he went with his brother for moral support. Who knows how important it is to him to win!!!
By Deirdre
May 21, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this
linny…thumbs up on your 10:10am post…absolutely true!
Menana…glad to hear from you and hope life is treating you a little better these days!
By sharon
May 21, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this
The highlight of the show for me was seeing and hearing Rueben sing. He sang the hell out of that song. It gave me goosebumps. I want Cook to win but Arculetta sang his boring little behind off. Is it me or did he not perform Imagine as well the second time around.
By JayZee
May 21, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this
Archuletta: That voice, people. That voice.
Cook sings the same to me, as many of you claim Archuletta does. But the best voice of ALL the contestants seem obvious to me. Archuletta.
I’d buy his cd, even if most of the songs are ballads….as long as the songs are meaningful and heartfelt.
JayZee
By Ms.Simon
May 21, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this
Oh oh oh. I forgot to say.
David Cook is about as phony as a 3 dollar bill. The pretend all-most crying last night. C’mon Dude. Go take a bath already and get some teeth whitener. Your gigantic head scares me.
By sharon
May 21, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this
The highlight of the show for me was seeing and hearing Rueben sing. He sang the hell out of that song. It gave me goosebumps. I want Cook to win but Arculetta sang his boring little behind off. Is it me or did he not perform Imagine as well the second time around.
By Deirdre
May 21, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this
sharon…..absolutely agree with everything you said.
More info on tonight’s extravaganza:
Two Idols from each of the previous six seasons will come back to perform a group number. Hooray! Bo Bice has already confirmed.By Negativo
May 21, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this
Sharon, I totally agree with you about Rueben. He really sounded great, and I hope this exposure helps him find some career success.
By Making Sense
May 21, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this
Although obviously in the minority, I LOVED David A. HE should win the title! His performance of “Don’t let the sun go down on me” was just amazing! Gave me chills galore I haven’t felt since the first time he sang “Imagine”. David A. for the win!!!! He deserves it.
By Deirdre
May 21, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this
Don’t want to put a downer on the day but there’s some bad news about one of our top 24:
Carpet layer-turned-one-time “American Idol” hopeful Luke Menard has been diagnosed with cancer.
The handsome Season 7 contender, who was kicked off as “Idol” whittled their top 24 to a top 10, has Hodgkin lymphoma, a rep for his a capella ensemble Chapter 6, confirmed to CBS news.
“Luke had a lingering cough and was having trouble breathing deeply, so he went to the doctor to have it checked out,” Jane Victor told CBS News. “The suspicion was walking pneumonia. But after a chest x-ray doctors saw a mass and did more testing, which is what led to the stage II Hodgkin diagnosis.”
Though he was booted out of “Idol” earlier in the season, Menard made several appearances in the audience of the show, as recently as last week.
Menard, 29, and his wife remain hopeful. The disease has one of the highest success rates of treatment for any type of cancer.
By Negativo
May 21, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this
David A will be representing the Lollypop Gang, while David C is accepting his 2nd consecutive Grammy.
By JTesla
May 21, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this
Negativo, this will be the first song on Archies CD:
We represent the Lollypop Guild, The Lollypop Guild, The Lollypop Guild And in the name of the Lollypop Guild, We wish to welcome you to Muchkinland. We welcome you to Munchkinland, Tra la la la la la la
By Shaun
May 21, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this
Morning Everyone. I thought Archie sang the best, but I was pulling for Cook. And yes Deirdre, My people in KC was lighting up the phones….GO KC!
By DawnH
May 21, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this
Was Luke the one who sang with the a capella (sp?) group?
By Menana
May 21, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this
Sorry for the double post.
Deirdre: Thank you. Yes, life is better now. Hubby and I are taking Dad to Charleston May 24 - 31st. Hopefully will get some much needed R & R. You would think being on Med Leave for 2 1/2 months I would have gotten it. Start back to work on June 6, just in time to go start negotiations on new benefit packets for the employees.
Do you know which former Idols will be on tonight? Hope they will be some of the more popular ones.
Ms. Simon: How can you say that DC is a phony? He doesn’t appear to be that way. There are alot of men who are sentimental and are not scare to show their emotions. He is one of them. You sure are quick to criticize him on his looks and all. Not everyone was blessed with looks, hair and white teeth. God made each and everyone of us in his own specifications.
By flats
May 21, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this
What up Shaun???
By Shaun
May 21, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this
Hey Greg, whats up?? Not much this way, I dont get to blog too often, but I am home today.
By Lizzie
May 21, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this
You people are hilarious…but Jeeze, don’t you have a life?????
By Mugglemikki
May 21, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this
I believe that David Cook purposely gave mediocre performances so he WON’T be chosen as the next American Idol. He doesn’t want to be tied down to that crappy contract where they have to turn out those schmaltzy albums….Now he has the exposure, but not the strings….
By Making Sense
May 21, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this
Menana - So far, I only know of Carrie Underwood & Clay Aiken to appear tonight.
By Deirdre
May 21, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this
Dawn…yep, that was Luke.
Shaun…I knew you’d get your family moving….my cousins were busy on the phone last night, too.
Menana….there’s never any rest when you have to care for an elderly parent. I spent Monday picking out a portable wheelchair that would fit in my trunk and be light enough for me to lift easily. Isn’t that just great?…Hope you enjoy your trip to Charleston.
Other than Bo and I’m pretty sure Ace, I don’t know who’s coming back but a list of people who showed up at a party might give us a hint. Nadia Turner, Chris Richardson, Justin Guarini, Gina Glocksen, Chris Sligh, Jon Peter Lewis, Brandon Rogers and (shudder) Kevin Covais.
Don’t know if this group will be making an appearance but…there’s a chance.
By Deirdre
May 21, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this
Lizzie…NOPE
By Ms.Simon
May 21, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this
Ummm Menana:
This is a BLOG. Everyone is entitled to their opinion Dear.
I don’t like David C’s style of singing. His style sucks. He looks like a big head creature. Sorry I think he’s a great “ACTOR”.
David A. is young, talented, quite shy it seems. When he wins tonight, his journey will help him. He is a humble kid.
My only gripe about him is the constant licking of the lips. Come on now. My prediction is that he will win. The kid deserves it. He killed the competition this year, not that there was much.
By Deirdre
May 21, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this
Sorry guys but I’m tired of arguing with the ‘get a life’ people. Let them think what they want.
By Shaun
May 21, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this
I know I am a bit older, but it appears the blog has gotten slower in the time it takes to post… lol. And I also see that judging but lizzie’s comments some things dont change…
By Negativo
May 21, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this
Fast forward:
9/18/08: Arch’s first single, “Oh My Gosh”, off of his debut album, “I Can’t Believe This” peaks at #39 on the Billboard charts.
10/04/08: David Cook’s first single, “Neg Knew”, off of his debut album, “Neg Told You So”, races up the Billboard charts to #1 in the first week it was released.
By JTesla
May 21, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this
Deirdre: The list of former Idol’s that showed up at the party includes several people who will do anything they can to keep their fleeting 15 minutes of fame going. The celebrity train has passed them by but they are still running on the tracks trying to catch it.
Lizzie: we have about as much of a life as you seem to have.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 21, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this
Lizzie, welcome to the MushBlawg! Sure, we have a life … we live to entertain those of you who lurk and look to find something to criticize! LOL! (said with a smile, hon, and bless your heart for asking! how nice of you to care!)
Greg, no, not the talk of the town, nor were the GymDawgs, who 4-peted their championship. We expect those things here, LOL!!! Nice, but not earth-shattering, since we do it so often…. and hon, i’m NOT a BullDawg fan, per se — i just LIVE here.
Heya Shaun! Nice to see you Big Guy! Hope things are well in your neighborhood! Was thinking about you just a couple of days ago!
Menana — strange YOU should have food poisoning too! That makes you, Rodney, Lara, me, so far that i know if that have eaten something wrong over the past week! YICK!! hope you’re better, and glad to see you are getting a little respite regarding your Dad—hoping he’s ok, btw—you’ve worked really hard to be on “medical leave” it seems!
aight…see you guys later!
By Shaun
May 21, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this
Hey LK, good to see you. You “could” call me sometime… lol
By JTesla
May 21, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this
Could someone please help me understand something? Why is it that when a person makes a comment and someone else disagrees with it the original person responds with a comment along the lines of “Everyone is entitled to their opinion”? Isn’t it hypocritical to claim that you’re entitled to an opinion, implying that the person who responded is not entitled to theirs? Stop the cry baby mentality, people will disagree with you, if you’re not smart enough to defend your position maybe you shouldn’t be blogging.
Speaking of cry baby, if Cook wins I want to see the first reaction of old man Archie.
By Deirdre
May 21, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this
LOL, JT…I think we’re all looking forward to Jeff’s reaction if Archie doesn’t win…..hope we get to see it!
By flats
May 21, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this
JT…I’m with u on that man.If you cant hang,GO HOME!!!!!
By flats
May 21, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this
JT…I’ve been running this operation for 3 years now.I see it all the time!
By Deirdre
May 21, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this
New thread up! after over 300 posts…that’s a good thing!
By JTesla
May 21, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this
Flats, you’re the man. Now get on that blog upgrade.
By Menana
May 21, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this
I’m sorry if I ruffled some feathers about my post regarding Ms. Simon’s comments. But it’s a shame that you can’t comment to a post without getting some repercussions. All I meant is that each and everyone of us are exactly the way God intended us to be and NO ONE has the right to criticize another person’s looks. If this statement is to strong and you feel the need to blast me, then excerise your right to your opinion and have a go at me. I will always stand by what I feel is correct and will let no one persuade my opinions. I realize that this is BLOG and we all are entitled to post our opinions but not at the expense of critizing others. IMO, to criticize others is more that giving your opinion. It is making fun and laughing at them. Looks are only skin deep. It is what’s inside that makes a person beautiful regardless of their outer looks. I know that this is long, but I felt the need to defend DC even if he doesn’t know I did.
Thanks making sense about Carrie and Clay. Tonights show should be very interesting.
Deirdre: Also, thanks to you for providing some more names. Hope you found a wheelchair that is easy for you to handle. Yeah, when a child becomes the parent, it is difficult, but you do it regardless. After all, that is your parent. At 92 years, my Dad is sharp as a tack, just legally blind and can’t get around as well as he wants and thinks he can.
By assplay
May 21, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this
I just want to add Flats is retarded and 12 I think. Just felt the need to say that!
Cheers…
By ESPdeb
May 21, 2008 6:04 PM | Link to this
Some of your posts are cracking me up!
I still think Archuleta should win!
By Janie
May 21, 2008 7:20 PM | Link to this
What is dialidol saying tonight
By Rob
May 21, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this
I TOLD YA’LL DAVID WOULD WIN!!!
By archiemunchkins
May 21, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this
My vote goes to Carrie Underwood!! WOW. She has legs all the way up to her a$$!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Samantha
May 21, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this
WAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COOK WINS! COOK WINS!
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May 22, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this
The name of the song George Michael sang is Praying For Time
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