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Go David Cook! I hope he really wins tonight!!!
I love David Cook! I know people seem to think Little David will win, and he does have a nice voice, but Cook is FAR more talented. He can sing anything..not just ballads. I just KNEW Little David would sing his "ole stand by" last night. I have more respect for Cook choosing to try something new instead of doing something we have already heard!
So: I have a question. Who else out there thinks Simon turned against David Cook last night, because he (Simon) embarrassed himself by choosing "The First Time (Ever I Saw Your Face)" for DC to sing on last week's show?????
Just wondering .......
I don't necessarily agree that Simon turned against DC, I think he feels that DC is the better overall performer, but...I've been watching American Idol for awhile now, probably a couple of seasons and I'm seeing something that probably a lot are seeing also-I think it's fixed in some way. The judges have had a stronger like for DC more than DA and then all of a sudden in the last performances they are all about DA. I feel that they are told in some way to boost the viewers to think that DA is better. I'll admit, he did a great job last night but he has not been consistent throughout the show. DC has and has had his mistakes but overall has shined all the way through. I strongly believe that the judges should not give their opinion in the last performances before America votes. I thought that some of the comments were rude and they should have just said great job for making it to the finale. I felt this way about Bo Bice and Carrie Underwood (of course she's gone far and good for her) and definitely thought Jordin Sparks should not have won. I think the show knows who they want and how do we really know if it's fixed or not.
I think you are absolutely, totally right. Idol is somehow fixed ... the judges are made to show favor towards whom the network wants to win. Very astute of you ... And no, the judges should NOT give opinions so late in the game, especially not negative ones! It's like they were trying to re-make the season in that last show, especially the last few minutes.
Some people also think DC dialed it back purposely, so as NOT to win, and thereby be stuck with a contract with the Idol producers and the ensuing stranglehold on his creative freedom.
Idoldial has DC winning, 60/40. but that excludes text votes.
Only ten minutes until it starts ... but an agonizing, drawn out 2 hours to find out! I'm pouring a big glass of wine and settling in in front of the tube. Cheers to all -- this has been fun!
As much as I'd love to see David Cook win, I really don't think he's right for the type of people American Idol pushes. I really want a rocker to win for once, but judging by the way the past seasons have been, I'm not sure now if I really do want him to win. My reasons for that being is that I think careerwise, David Cook would do better if he wasn't chained down with a contract with American Idol. Also, what has happened to the past finalists, besides Kelly Clarkson? They've all dropped off the face of the Earth and I don't want that to happen with David Cook.
I sort of wonder if American Idol is rigged any way. It felt like they've been pushing David Archuleta a bit more. He has a great voice and everything, but it's all one tone. I honestly don't think I could listen to an entire CD like that. David Cook has variety. He's taken chances. Sometimes they've been worth his while and sometimes, they've really hurt him, but in the end, he's a much better person. David Archuleta strikes me as the type of kid who would just crack under the pressure. He doesn't have any stage presence either. I don't think anyone wants to go to a concert where the guy is just standing there singing (with his eyes closed).
David Archuleta seems like a sweetheart, but based on talent, David Cook should win without a doubt. I'm not going to lie though, David C. could have picked better songs, but when I think about it, does David A. do anything besides ballads? The few times he didn't, they just sounded so corny and karaoke.
Oppsss.... sorry what I mean is I will not get bored with David Archuleta songs..... I love his songs....it is unique and really good..
david cook rocks
he's the best ,he will win
good luck
and keep rocking
hell's yeah
what cracks me up and makes me laugh is when the cook fans say that David A is boring and predictable i don't really "listen" to David Cook sing cause he bores me to death and David is predictable but yet every song David Cook is giving he turns it into a rock song that isn't predictable? he's only done it i know of since the top 12 at least.. during country week he turned a country song into a rock song the theme was COUNTRY week NOT country turned rock week which proves that the only thing he can do is rock and in MY opinion he can't even do that very good David A has seized to amaze me from the beginning (with an exception to Imagine i hate that song) HE is the American Idol even if he doesn't win David C will just be another Taylor Hicks
omg ! open your ears! david cook is a star! thats fact! dont get me wrong david a is great at what he does, by that i mean he would be great singing dysney themes for new films or maybe adverts, cookie to win i hope... if not then idol is fixed!!!
What David Cook did with the all the songs was turn it into his style. Imagine David Archuleta doing a rock song like David C. for a second. Don't you think that would have been a little strange? The whole point is for them to turn these songs into something original!
Now that the voting is over, nothing that any of us thinks matters regarding tonight's outcome. But it's fun having my say.
Archie has talent and potential. But right now he's limited, excelling only at ballads. He totally flopped with his Pop performance. Awkward! He needs time to mature as an artist (and as a person) to reach his obvious potential.
Cook is not just Rock: he's Rock, Alternative, and Pop. By the way, there is such a thing as "Country Rock."
Cook is already at the top of the downloads charts on iTunes.
Time will tell, won't it? Let's just wait and see ...
Fortunately, there's plenty of room for a David Cook AND a David Archuleta. They have both already won: their futures are wide open and their opportunities will be boundless. Kudos to both Davids!
The judges and producers have definitely been pushing for "Archie" all season. It all comes down to the votes: and Archie's fans -- tweens and grandmas -- are sitting by the phone with nothing else to do but dial and redial. Cook's fans -- the highly valuable 18 - 49s who have all the real $$ to spend on CDs, downloads and concerts -- are busy having a life. Cook is by far more talented as a performer. He has a broader range (material, presentation, how he crafts his voice) and is more creative as a performer. Plus he's actually doing this himself. Poor Archie has looked terrified at times, standing up there. He's doing what the grownups are telling him. Poor kid -- yes, he's very talented, but oh so limited ... at least for now. The syrupy ballad thing has gotten old for me ... I think I was bordering on diabetic shock last night listening to yet more "elevator music." In Simon's words, his performances are "forgettable." I think the kid is too young and if he wins it could be bad in the long run for his career. His first album will be whatever the grownups tell him to do. He should have entered when he is 19 or so and has more to say than "Gosh." And to sing a song he's already done as his final performance? How sad. Too scared and unsure to take any chances ... DC actually looked perplexed when Simon said he should have done a repeat performance. He was spot-on in saying, "Why do something I've already done?" This season I did two things I've never done before, even though I've been watching Idol since the start. I voted repeatedly for my choice (Cook, every week) and I bought music by the contestant. From what I hear, DC is already a smash in many radio markets overseas ... Good Luck, DC, whatever happens, you've already won!
HHMMM... yeah! with you shutterbug David Cook is good but dnt u think too that what he can is just to rock??? Look the theme is country music alright!!!!! David A has far better vocal voice and make the song unbelievable amazing... he sang that make people stop and listen. Both of them perform good last night so this is just an opinion from us... and we have our own judgement and like to music.. Im not a teenager and a grandma as well but I chose to buy a CD I would definitely chose David A's song.
You are off on several points 18-49? what kind of demographic is that oO?
Generally speaking music sales come from disposable cash and that normally comes from mommy and daddy's pocket via 13-19 via downloads in the digital age.
Archie looks terrified up there? Tell you what… go up in front of 7,000 people and sing. Anyone would be terrified. You are obviously young yourself by the way you refer to adults as 'grownups' and I can assure you commanding a 7,000 person audience is not a comfortable place to be.
Simon was correct. He should have sung his strongest song. At the core the show was a competition and the whole reason to pick your own songs is to pick the ones that you will do the best. It's all about strategy… David Cooks strategy was flawed. He should have ended it with his strongest song.
I would never buy a David A album… I would buy a David Cook album, that does nothing to change the fact that little David A won the night.
Well, it matters that whoever win AI will bring a lot of records sales and dollars to the AI producer. If the AI winner failed to do it? then what's the purpose of American Idol?
If David Cook wins, His CD's and albums will sell like hot cakes, that's for sure. Otherwise, if David A. wins, who gonna buy his cd's? maybe the 14 yr olds girls will do, but soon they will get bored with his kind of songs and will ignore his next cd.
I'm not a 14 year old girl...I'm a 39 year old father of two female teenagers...and I would buy David A's CD easily.
I think the whole "only tweens will buy his stuff" is just another ignorant attack on a guy who is genuine and appeals to all ages.
You clearly like rock...and that's fine. So...worst case...we both get music out of this competition that we can enjoy...so what's the problem.
Just enjoy your music and accept the fact that Archuleta mopped the stage with Cook last night...LOL...just kidding. They both did well...let the votes be counted and good luck to both of them.
lol, i mean mopped and more with cook sucker.
lol, i mean mopped and more with cook sucker.
boy do i agree, that he moped the floor with cook do you see they are making excuses for cook if he loses. with wrong numbers and he lost on purpose..give me a break.
you ask who will buy David A's cds? I will and i'm NOT a 14 yr old girl i'm a 28 yr old MALE David A suffered from Vocal paralysis and made a strong come back he deserves to win it David Cook as i said earlier bores the crap out of me
Simon was correct. He should have sung his strongest song. At the core the show was a competition and the whole reason to pick your own songs is to pick the ones that you will do the best. It's all about strategy… David Cooks strategy was flawed. He should have ended it with his strongest song.
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Yes. Strategically speaking, David C should've done that. But as I've said elsewhere, that's the beauty of David C - that he's really not playing American Idol as a game, but doin' his own thing, for better or for worse. Doing a repeat performance would be against his 'philosophy of music' i.e. originality and ingenuity.
Right or wrong song choice, I'm glad he stuck to his true essense. To do otherwise would destroy all his credibility (and maybe, that's a a strategic element in there he considered in passing).
I like David C for keeping it real, and not really caring whether he won in the end. That's a true musician if there ever was one in American Idol.
I was rather surprised to watch Cook's last performance. It was different side of what he used to do, a softer mellow him. I do say it wasnt his best, but it was good. When I heard it, I toldmyself, Cook is a risk taker. I think its good, every time he performs, he shows versatility.
Archuleta has a good voice, but so far, limited to ballads. He has been playing safe, which is also a good thing to do.
But I felt that, for me, Cook has such a rockstar quality in him and initially when American Idol came out, I just couldnt be bothered to watch, until I saw David Cook.
I m not a rocker fan, but I find him interesting to watch.
18-49 is the most sought-after demographic in broadcast.
Yes, the tweens & teens do have $$ to spend, but not as much as the parents that provide it.
Yes, Archie looked terrified at times -- no shame there. But the ones who were older just didn't. A bit nervous at times, but not scared spitless. I think Idol should have an 18+ age limit. Poor Archie even had to miss his Prom.
Yes, you are right: Archie won the night and Cook missed -- but that was just the night. Voting really should be based on the body of work, not one night.
If Cook takes 2nd it will probably better for his career, for his credibilty as an artist. Let's face it, American Idol is fluff -- fun to watch, but fluff.
By the way, I'm 51 years old.
Agreed.
To be fair, I think David A should win. Why? Simply because he needs all the help that he can get, to make it big. Mainly because he's young and innocent. But also because his 'pop-ballad' musical talents are best maximised by recording studios.
David C is able to chart his own wonderful musical destiny. He doesn't need to win American Idol as much as David A does.
I know I'm reaching, but probably David C secretly wishes he doesn't win, so he's not bound to the contract, and remains free. He has achieved what he sought to achieve, IMHO - that is, to sing his music, and let the world see him do it.
So, David C, whatever happens, stay free. And stay cool. That's the David C we've grown to love.
Yes, Archie needs all the help he can get. He's very talented and very sweet. He deserves a big and bright future. There will always be a place for his type of "easy" music. I fear, though, that if he wins he'll get chewed up & spit out, which has less of a chance of happening with someone even just a little older. I really hope he can handle what being the Idol winner means, if indeed he does win.
In fairness last night's votes -- which are the final votes for the season -- should be submitted based on each artist's body of work, not just last night. That's how I voted (for Cook), even though Archie's performances technically were better, within the parameters of what Idol is looking for. Personally, I still liked Cook better last night.
You're right: Cook doesn't need Idol to make it big. All he needed was the first few weeks of Idol to showcase his talent and appeal and his work was done. The rest was gravy.
I agree with you -- whatever happens, DC has already made it!
I LOVE David Cook! I voted for him 55 times. He better win! David A is sweet but way to boring.
Archie gave a "contest"-y performance, while DC gave a concert-like performance. Impressive.
That's what I like about David Cook, he gets good songs and pulls it off really well with a laidback performance yet he performed with conviction. I think he may be the best contestant yet. Or ever. He wins this.
Ok...but here's the deal...he ISN'T selling concert tickets...he should be trying to win a contest. If he is only using the contest for exposure and not work hard to win it...then it's a slap in the face for ALL others who really wanted it and were booted off.
"Well...Cook will be better off if he takes 2nd..." That sounds like a lot of Cook fans are offering concession speeches...like you are preparing yourselves for an Archuleta victory. Let's not forget that the winner gets $1 million....in addition to the contract...so I think a win with sure money is a better start than a 2nd place finish, possible contract, and no initial guaranteed money.
And about the working class purchase power...we don't buy full CDs anymore...we buy singles off of iTunes and other music sites. We work way too hard for our money to throw it away on a CD with one great song and more mediocre songs on it. Both these guys will have platinum singles (maybe two or three) by years end...in their own respective genres.
i thought american idol is searching for a good talent having a nice voice .. it seems that common sense is no longer common nowadays and america prove it.SYESHA HAS WORTH TO WIN AMERICANN IDOL BECAUSE SHE HAS A PACKAGED TALENTS.. not the david's.......... American idol is a talent search for voices not for looks....
I tried to vote for DC but it sent me to DA. Something fishy going on b/c I know a lot of other people that this happend too. Oh well, I am sure DA will win and that will be the last we here of him and DC will sign an ever bigger record contract and have an awesome album.
DAVID COOK IS GREAT,AN I'M A OLD LADY.AN HE SOUNDS LIKE BOB SEGER
Well then "old lady"...you had better turn up the hearing aides...cuz there is NO WAY you can say Cook sounds like Bob Seger...get real.
He is a Pearl Jam, Creed, Switchfoot, Nirvanna, Nickelback, Daughtry wannabe...I'm sure there are many more I could add to this list of "like voiced" singers/bands.
Bob Seger...that is the most senile thing I've EVER heard...you should be ashamed.
Hey all you David Cook fans - why are you all so bitter? Get over it.
HHMMMM............ no matter what Im on with DAVID ARCHULETA.............. I like his songs and I will get bored listening his songs....
We're not bitter we just know who the next AI 2008 is, nothing to be bitter about a talented guy who can play an instrument and can sing various song types. Not David A who just stays in his safety zone of ballads, how boring!
Seriously...making every song sound like an "emo-grundge" anthem doesn't mean you can sing different genres of music...it means you have a nack for making any genre sound like an "emo-grundge" anthem...nothing more....plain and simple.
I seriously have NO idea what Cookies are referring to when they talk about his versatility and uniqueness. If anyone was versitile...it was Archuleta...he sang beatles songs like the beatles...he r&b'd up imagine...and several others...he pop'd up opera...get real folks, your opinions are based soley on your like of Cook and his music...which is fine...but don't give him more credit than he's due. He's good...but he's no prodigy (ha...I knew I could sneak that on in there).
Both Davids are very talented; however, I don't see David A. performing anywhere but in a church choir. Gospel music would be more his style. He has a good voice, and would have been a hit with the Mickey Mouse Club. On the other hand, Cook has it all. He's okay in the looks department. He's original, and not afraid to take risks. I thought his performances tonight were outstanding. He should be the next American Idol.
I am just a little curious about what is the problem with someone having spritual feelings when they sing or having a gospel record versis a rock record.
There are a lot of both out today and if you ask me there are a lot of people in the world that need to hear more of the spirtual then ever before. Not putting one or the other down. I just feel like David A. for as young as he is has a lot of talent and has chose to put his talent where his heart is.
i got your Mickey mouse between my legs. stupid
You must be realistic that the Micky Mouse Club is where a lot of the new big singers that are making the big bucks and selling every concert have come from. WHO likes to see an ARROGANT singer that is not even a big star yet and acts this way HOW IS HE GOING TO BE IF HE ACTUALLY MAKE IT THERE????
Be real David Archuleta has kick some butt since day one with steady & possitive comments from all 3 of the judges.
After going through 100,000 singers I thought it odd that the judges were so critical tonight. The reality is that both Davids are great singers. I thought both singers gave good performances. Cook's seemed a little more varied, but that is the type singer he appears to be. So, I thought Simon's remarks and even Randy's at the end of the night were a bit derogetory (this round goes to David A.). Let America decide (after all we're the ones who are paying the 12.99 per CD)
So, I have been on board with David C. from the beginning and he is great and I have been voting for him all night. David A. is great too and has a chance to win! But I do think over and over David Cook has proved himself. He is a rocker and extremely creative. But either way they both have a future ahead of them. I don't think that just based on tonights performances we should all say David A. should win. David C. has shown on more than one occasion he is here for the long winding road of show business. So, maybe tonight David A. chose the right song at the right time, David C. changed it up every song showed a little bit more of him and we all don't have to like it but don't lose track of what we have already seem out of him.
I'm a DA fan but went in expecting DC to mop him up tonight and was let down and am now supporting DA alone.
DC hasn't had a memorable moment, for me, for several weeks. He has seemed tired and worn out, bordering on overwhelmed, for several weeks. When I listen to the songs on-line, no video, DA is pitch perfect all the way through...DC has struggled to find his sweet spot in nearly every song.
I think people are confusing DCs more upbeat songs with being a better performer. A lot of recording artists have made a great living singing songs that are in one general genre...DA will do just fine with the right songs. DA could sing any style or type of song and make it fit his style...the same can't be said of DC. Since Hello and Billy Jean he's been solid but not amazing...IMO!!!
For anyone to accuse AI of favoring DA last night is clutching at straws...he was clearly the best by any objective measure. DC knew it...he knew he wasn't as good last night and it showed.
DC is an amazing performer but I don't think his success will be as a rocker in the mode of Daughtry...his passionate side will sell more albums because he is a sincerely good person with incredible passion (to believe everything written about him).
Don't hate DA because he's young and uber-talented...celebrate him for taking a god-given talent and making the most of it.
D Archulate has good vocals, and he is so young and adorable.
I guess my preference of D Cook over Archuleta is personal. I like versatile performers, say like Madonna. She might not possess the best vocals, but there is the super star quality in her.
So, let America decides. I m not voting.
They both do will be great !
Let's give credit where credit is due. Maybe you don't like David A's songs, that is why there is different CDs to buy not everyone likes the same things. That is why we have choices to make. David A. kicked David C's a** tonight. Plain and simple./
that's your opinion and only your opinion. David Cook Rocks!
David cook may be a good singer, but he is:
DAVID COOK ROCKS!!! I will by his album, he will be a sucsess. So will others.
David A is doomed to be a disney singer. It doesn't matter if he wins. What they hell he can't sing anything better. Sorry, its true.
David a Is a sweet boy and very talented but he is also very boring. Ballad after ballad after ballad. The producers have spoon fed him all season. David C got served the tough songs and he made them amazing. Go DC you are the next American Idol.
Ok...I've had it with this "Cook is so original and versitile" crap!
Two of Cook's best performances came off of straight cover rip-offs (Ealanor Rigby and Billie Jean). Besides Hello and Always be my baby...nothing else really was all that good.
Enough with the "Archuleta's ballads are boring and easy" stuff too. Being able to run with a note and take it up and down the scale is not easy...and definitely can't be pulled off by just anyone. Just because you don't like a song or style of song doesn't make it easy...many R&B, Gospel, Country, Pop, and other genres of music have their tough songs...so be fair and truly objective with your assessments...otherwise you run the real risk of simply sounding ignorant.
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