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By April MacIntyre Apr 16, 2008, 15:15 GMT
'American Idol' Recap: The night belongs to David Cook
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David Cook---No way a winner. He is screechy, off key at times and arrogant. Is he now using crying for his cover now? He will soon be forgotten.
David Archuleta will be the winner. He appeals to all ages of viewers. He has the whole package---talent, humility, fresh and humble. It will be great to see him pursue his career with a decent conduct and h humility. His family has every right to be so proud of him. I believe his father's involvement in his performing, selection of songs and attitude are a big plus.
I completely agree. I was a huge fan of Michael (love his 'Bohemian Rhapsody) and Carly (I felt for her background story). However, although I'm sad to see Michael go, both haven't quite been consistent. Michael I think peaked at 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and didn't top that. Brooke and David Archuletta are alright. I like Brooke's 'Let it be.' As for David A. - well there was one song that made me go wow, but I don't remember it, I guess it wasn't that memorable. After last night's show, I'm a huge fan of David Cook. I'm rooting for him now. He's consistently making the songs his own and standing out. I absolutely love his version of Mariah's song last night. My prediction is that it'll be the Davids battling it out in the finales. As for me, David Cook's my idol.
David Archuleta is boring. He can sing good but that doesn't make him a star. The only music he could make is Gospel music. How successful is gospel music these days? Not successful at all. Everytime he comes on stage he puts me to sleep. You say that he appeals to all viewers of all ages. The only reason he is still on the show is because all of the younger teenage girls are voting for him. David Cook is original. He stands out as a performer, and he takes risks. The risks pay off too. He will be selling more records than David A. anyday.
I did think that David Cook won the night; however, I thought Kristy Lee was second best and did not get all the credit she deserved. I also thought Syesha was underrated. David Archuleta was fourth in my book...the other three were bunched up after that.
David Cook is brilliant. He deserves to win and will.
I think that David Cook is the most talented and original of the group. David Archuleta has an amazing voice but is limited in the type of music that he chooses and I don't think that's what the American Idol should represent. I think that Jason Castro should have been out a while ago, he doesn't have much of a voice.
I still don't get the judge's constant approval of Jason or Brooke.
Brooke is still too mouthy. Kristy is definitely getting better all the time, but I think it will still be down to the two David's. David A. has a beautiful voice, and I think he could do smooth love ballads, and David C. is definitely a rocker. They just have to keep choosing the songs that would have the greatest selling appeal. It doesn't matter how good the voice is if they don't do this!
It still amazes that the people that criticizes Archuleta of being 'boring' are the same ones that applaud D. Cook of being so original and daring... C'mon, how difficult is to turn a song in a depressing emo version and scream at the end of it?? let's call a spade a spade... archuleta can be young and all, but he can sing... maybe he should teach D. cook to do it, once in a while
David Cook sang a highly unlikely song from Mariah's book and gave it his own signature. Granting, there were a few pitchy notes singing it for the first time, what he did took a lot of courage. I'm surprised he even sang it THAT well.
At this point of the competition, he could have played it 'safe' and still have sailed on to the next round. But he didn't. He took the plunge and trusted his artistic abilities. He did the same when he sang 'Billy Jean'.
Since the start of the season, I picked David Cook as the most gifted artist out of the whole lot of candidates. If there were tears in his eyes, I can very well understand. He placed himself on the line! He could have died out of the competition singing that song--his way. Even Mariah was worried and anxious to see how he was going to make it happen.
Try risking something that could completely take away what 'uniquely' identifies you. Many people don't have the guts to even get that close. I think you'll have a much greater appreciation for this ARTIST.
How in the world can you say that David C. won the show. He is totally screechy, off key and totally arogant. He is so full of himself and now crying on stage along with it. Get rid of him - do you want a screamer for your American Idol. David A. appeals to everyone. Go David A.
Brooke and Jason should co-host a children's television show. Both have the charm and freshly-washed countenance (OK, except for Jason's dreads) that would appeal to kids. They could sing duets of folsky children's songs and flash their smiles all the way to the bank.
Well, I disagree with everyone that said David Cook is screechy, he has a very good voice and is not screechy. Also I bet any money if David C forgot the lyrics he would be like done but noo since David A forgot the lyrics he still has votes for populairity! Its not a populairity compitition its a talent compitition and David. C deserves to win. He has AWESOME talent.
How can you say that little David is everyone's choice when even here so many of us disagree. Little David is cute as in little kitten cute.. All of his fans love him and so be it. David Cook is the next Daughtry as he has already won. This season on AI has provided him with a great fan base that will buy his CD's. He could be voted off tommorrow and still he will have a recording contract before he leaves the building. All the judges know this, Randy gave him his first standing O of the season.. Loser getting a standing O from a name recording producer.. Don't confuse the fact that both Davids are going to be huge!!!
Both Davids have excellent voices - just different types - one a soft-ballad type and one a rock singer. I trust the judges - afterall, they are experts in this field and know pretty much what they are talking about. And, DONNA, if you knew as much as you think you do -the truth is David C's brother was in the audience and is battling brain cancer. He was flown there by special plane, and I'm sure that's what some of the tears were about - glad that he got such a high praise from the judges and his brother could be there to hear. Some people go through life so cruel..........!
Brooke might appeal as a nightclub/piano bar singer, but never as an American Idol. I agree that she talks too much and also tries to look like a little girl pouting when she doesn't hear what she wants - getting tiresome to watch. Either David will probably deservedly win! I think it was truly heartwarming to know that David Cook's brother was able to be there, and doubly so that David got such a good rating from the judges.
Wow - hard-hearted Donna!!
Kristy was just voted off tonight, and I'm so disgusted that the mouthy
Brooke wasn't. Her mouth was still going when Ryan was trying to tell the audience which one was voted off. I thought Kristy was getting better all the time. I definitely wouldn't buy anything Brooke recorded!
Since she was in the bottom, surely her time is coming soon.
Cari I'm with you a hundred percent about donna. David C is going to be another Daughtry and he is what keeps me watching American Idol!
I am fan of David Cook and I would buy his album today...if he had one... David Cook is the next American Idol ... P.S. I also believe that Michael Johns will sales records...and sale out concerts... Simon, bring him back....
I am a fan of David Cook and I would buy his album today...if he had one... David Cook is the next American Idol ... P.S. I also believe that Michael Johns will sales records...and sale out concerts... Simon, bring him back....
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