SimonSaysMay 21st, 2008 - 03:22:46

Thousands and thousands of people paid $10.00 each for a chance to enter the 2008 American Idol Songwriting Contest, And look what they got.......So how many will it take till someone calls this fraud? 1. Top 20 American Idol Songwriting Finalist (Andy Zulla) is an engineer on Clay Aiken, Kelly Clarkson, Diana DeGarmo CD's. 2. Top 20 American Idol Songwriting Finalist (Windy Wagner) is a backup singer on the NEW Clay Aiken CD. 3. Top 20 American Idol Songwriting Finalist (Ryan Gillmor) wrote the theme song for the Fox television show 'Unhitched'. 4. Top 20 American Idol Songwriting Finalist (Dan Yessian) wrote jingles for Ford Motors. 5. Top 20 American Idol Songwriting Finalist (Luke Ebbin) is a producer on Austalian Idol 1st place runner-up Shannon Noll's CD. 6. Top 20 American Idol Songwriting Finalist (Regie Hamm) (FYI...USAToday . com has named him the Songwriting Winner), is a co-writer on the NEW Clay Aiken CD and he's also a co-writer of the winner of 2007's American Idol Songwriting Contest Scott Krippayne......Anybody see a pattern Yet? 3 of the 2008 American Idol Songwriting Contest Top 20 songwriters get credit on Clay Aiken CD's. Out of thousands and thousands of entries, 3 out of 20 work with Mr. Aiken. and nobody has a problem with this? The 2008 American Idol songwriting winner and 2007 American Idol songwriting winner are song co-writing partners and that's fine with everybody? If not then please visit ....... americanidolexposed . weebly . com .......for all the facts

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Sorry, butMay 21st, 2008 - 03:25:46

no one involved with the songwriting part of this show probably really cares - that's just the way things like this go. As for the singers, they are still both the greatest, but I have to agree that David Cook probably has the most all-around appeal. David A. has plenty of time to get into the business, and with the exposure he has had, he will be picked up pronto. Or if he wins, the same goes for David Cook.

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EricMay 21st, 2008 - 04:16:52

Did anyone else notice that David Archuleta’s televised performance was different from what they showed at the end of the episode during the recap?

I’ve seen this during his “Angels” performance too….

What gives?!?!? So I’m guessing they do two “live” performances, and there’s still edits before the final cut reaches TV……thoughts?

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CindyMay 21st, 2008 - 04:28:20

Being a huge Elton and Lennon fan I was bored. If Archie sang Imagine any slower I imagine I would have been asleep. Cudos to David Cook. You rock.

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KarenMay 21st, 2008 - 11:46:18

Are you kidding me? I've already bought my tickets so I can hear David Archuleta sing in person. I'm driving 300 miles one way to get there. I also drove 730 miles one way to his homecoming celebration. Got to hear him sing in person at that event, too, and it was worth the trouble and expense, trust me.

Maybe you're a rocker like my son. You just don't care for David A's style of music. That's your choice, but for me, David Archuleta just can't be beat.

He has me listening to popular music for the first time in over 20 years. (I did classical music and talk radio only.) I had never watched American Idol, had never gone to YouTube when I heard about David A. I decided to watch Idol for a lark and checked out the 27 videos of David's on YouTube (there are now over 10,000). I was blown away! I decided that if there was beauty like THAT in the world and I wasn't listening, I was a FOOL! No longer. I am listening to popular music now and loving it--all thanks to David.

He was incredible in the finale. That beautiful, soaring, emotive voice was AMAZING. Any objective listener would have to say that the Archulator wiped the floor with Cook. No comparison. I like Cook and he's done some great songs, but he could not compete with David last night. Did you notice Cook applauding Archie at the end of the night? As well he should. David brought it and should win Idol if there is any justice in this world of ours.

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PattiMay 21st, 2008 - 11:50:03

'Alright. Archuleta most likely will take the prize, but be honest, if you were to pony up money for a concert ticket, would you look forward to a night of Archuleta or Cook?'

Exactly what I was thinking. I love David Cook but I gotta give it to Archie tonight. He outdid himself.

But after Idol it's still DC who's going to be bigger.

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PattiMay 21st, 2008 - 11:53:00

'Did anyone else notice that David Archuleta’s televised performance was different from what they showed at the end of the episode during the recap?'

When the producers are strapped for time, they usually use footage from the dress rehearsal when editing/preparing for the recap.

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dafanMay 21st, 2008 - 12:02:20

I am so glad that someone else noticed that the end of David Archuleta's song was different than the one he sang live. This also happened the night he sang 'Love me Tender'. Very Strange! To answer the question about who you would want to see in concert, Although I can't wait to see them both (I have tickets to see Idol Live). If I had the chance to see a show from one of the Davids, I would say Archuleta all the way!!!! I cant get enough of this guy!!! I don't care how old he is or how many more experiences someone else may have. This little guy is amazing and has one of the most, if not the most beautiful voice I have ever heard and he knows how to work it! I am so excited to see where David takes his career. To be so talented at such a young age, just imagine where he could be in 10 years :)

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LianMay 21st, 2008 - 12:31:35

I would definitely watch David Cook's concert! I don't want to sleep on Archie's haha..... And Archie's rendition is always predictable and very gloomy.... That's my opinion. He is good. But nothing special.... Good vocals, but David Cook can get anyone on his feet.... You rock COOKIES!

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KathMay 21st, 2008 - 13:59:58

They both deserve to win as they are equally talented in their own genre - one a rocker, the other a ballad singer. When David Cook sings slowly, he has a beautiful voice as well. I predict they will each go on to be successful in a musical career. Look at Clay Aiken and some of the others who didn't take top prize, most especially Daughtry - he can't be beat!!

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