David Archuleta — “Sweet Caroline” and “America” — MP3 Video

Tuesday, April 29, 2008, 08:52 PM | American Idol 7, David Archuleta

David Archuleta American Idol Top 5

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David Archuleta performs “Sweet Caroline” and “America” by Neil Diamond on American Idol Top 5

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Sweet Caroline

America

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611 Comments for David Archuleta — “Sweet Caroline” and “America” — MP3 Video

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GO TEAM DAVID!!!

chelley on April 29, 2008 at 9:35 pm
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David sings well technically. But his voice sucks! Sorry! JMO.

Manny on April 29, 2008 at 9:36 pm
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You wanted UP-BEAT, here’s 2 UP-BEATS for u … Just for us ARCHIES….. YEAHHHHHH I LOVE ARCHIEEEEE, SO CUTE WHEN HE LAUGHHHHHHSSSSSSSS YEAHHHHHHH, THE JOYFULLLLL ARCHHHIIIIIEEEEE

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By the way, &#I&%*& Paula (What happen to her and the JC situation lolHILARIOUS, she must have taken some huge load of whatever she is taking tonight…). Still like u Paula, but stop that madness lady…

ml on April 29, 2008 at 9:37 pm
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Angels, I think Simon may have helped Syesha tonight she’s at numb 2 at dialidol

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ml on April 29, 2008 at 9:38 pm
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im having a hard time getting thru

glaiza on April 29, 2008 at 9:40 pm
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I LOVED THAT HE WAS SMILING ON BOTH SONGS AND HAVING FUN..GO ANGELS!!

stina8614 on April 29, 2008 at 9:41 pm
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KEEP TRYING GLAIZA

ml on April 29, 2008 at 9:42 pm
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i am, ml. =)

glaiza on April 29, 2008 at 9:43 pm
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sometimes they answer but there’s no voice prompt. i hope that counts

glaiza on April 29, 2008 at 9:45 pm
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hes only in 3rd place please VOTE VOTE VOTE DAVID ARCHULETA

juvecute on April 29, 2008 at 9:45 pm
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DA and DC are both starting to sound the same on every song. DA with his runs and DC with his screaming. Jason, Brooke and Syesha don’t have any suprises either. Getting bored.

raysfan on April 29, 2008 at 9:46 pm
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Everyone must vote! David is 3rd on Dialidol! Oh no! VOTE!!!!!!

th118 on April 29, 2008 at 9:53 pm
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ml on April 29, 2008 at 9:54 pm
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i loved both his songs tonight.

I’m glad he’s back on his moving and grooving thanggggg. He does the lip licking too and oh the smiles! YUMMMMMMY. lol

Xenophilius on April 29, 2008 at 9:55 pm
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it’s ok. dialidol’s not accurate. dont panic. =)

glaiza on April 29, 2008 at 9:56 pm
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i think he was alot beter on his 2nd song then his first song , i think he should have toned it down with the first song. i think he over did it and it kind of ruined the song for me. it wasn’t bad it was just werid, and just seemed off.

abercrombieco2 on April 29, 2008 at 9:57 pm
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x, really? i havent watched it. still busy voting. oh im excited to watch!

glaiza on April 29, 2008 at 9:58 pm
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Syesha is beating DC on dialidol…HA!

DAFTMFW!!!!

i.heart.da on April 29, 2008 at 10:01 pm
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VOTE ! VOTE ! DAVID ARCHULETA VOTE ! VOTE !

juvecute on April 29, 2008 at 10:02 pm
20

I really liked DA’s Sweet Caroline, but America was just so transparent. He did NOT need to play the Kristy Lee Cook card. Throwing in My Country Tis of Thee just about made me gag. But, DA embodies pop, and that’s what this show is all about.

GirlyGirl45 on April 29, 2008 at 10:05 pm
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raysfan: i don’t know if it was neil diamond week or just me not connecting with any of the songs, but yeah, they’re all beginning to sound the same.

nevertheless, daftmfw!!!

vonjobi on April 29, 2008 at 10:06 pm
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argh. i get more “silent” answers than the voice prompt!

glaiza on April 29, 2008 at 10:07 pm
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STILL GOOD GLAIZA DON’T WORRY

ml on April 29, 2008 at 10:09 pm
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I am one of those who don’t get the hip around DA. He has a nice voice, but it’s boring to me. Maybe it’s his choice of songs of his musical style in general. he sings well on competition, but I can’t see myself buying his CD.

SuziWong on April 29, 2008 at 10:13 pm
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America was atrocious.

-ewgs
http://www.xanga.com/ewgs
idol judging

ewgs on April 29, 2008 at 10:13 pm
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ml on April 29, 2008 at 10:15 pm
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#24: Agree on principle.
Looking forward to his Christmas album…

hessilou on April 29, 2008 at 10:18 pm
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I am voting my butt off. I am so scared for LN! He had an ok night. Again, Cookie stole the show. Dang it! Oh well I am still voting for Baby D..

sue on April 29, 2008 at 10:18 pm
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Sye is back on top! So it is going back and forth with Cookie and Baby D is going to be 3rd tonight. I hope this is right and he is SAFE..

sue on April 29, 2008 at 10:20 pm
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ml on April 29, 2008 at 10:21 pm
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Ok. Syesha’s our next american idol!

WOOOOOOOOO!

haha DA FTMFW!

GAH. I have voted for over 400 votes, i’m still pushing through. It’s 10:20 here in NYC, and i had re-watched Archie’s “sweet caroline” over 20 times. I LOOOOOOOVE his smiles, his lips, his eyes, his runs, his hand thing, HE IS EVERYTHING right now in my life…

Everything’s Gonna be alright!

Xenophilius on April 29, 2008 at 10:22 pm
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David can sing technically, but it was booring. Nothing new.

anastasia on April 29, 2008 at 10:23 pm
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ml on April 29, 2008 at 10:25 pm
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America was fabulous! David is such a star

Josie on April 29, 2008 at 10:26 pm
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Didn’t like his song choices and the second performance just sounded to cheesy. Note, Simon didn’t say he liked the performance, just that it he hit every point he could to get a maximum vote. Very similar to the comment he gave KLC during the birth year week. He sang both well, but he shows no emotion in the performances. Its as if he’s so zoned into the singing the song he blocks out everything else. Thus each week we get the same DA, standing in about the same spot, going through the same motions.

IMHO, DA has lost all his early momentum. Good thing for him is nobody has stepped up their game enough to keep him out of the final 2.

chessguy99 on April 29, 2008 at 10:27 pm
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I’m voting using three phones, one for texting, two for regular dialing. Got a friend dialing on his as well.

Fe on April 29, 2008 at 10:28 pm
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VOTE VOTE VOTE East Coasters! Still 30 mins to go before it airs for us here. Hope all the DA fans liked his performance, no matter what others say. STAY POSITIVE and continue voting for DAFTW!!!

Idolfan1199 on April 29, 2008 at 10:28 pm
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ml on April 29, 2008 at 10:29 pm
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HEY HMJ…

STUDIING AND VOTING, ISN’T THAT GREAT. I MISSED U

STILLLLL….

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ml on April 29, 2008 at 10:30 pm
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im voting with three phones..getting into the thousands..VOTE PEOPLE VOTE!

HOW IN THE WORLD IS SYESHA GETTING UP THERE?!?!? VOTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

MC on April 29, 2008 at 10:30 pm
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one – he sounded amazing!! “toucing me…touching you” gah! i died!

two – he must really love us. lol. not one, but TWO upbeats songs. this guys is one of a kind.

Emily Patricia on April 29, 2008 at 10:32 pm
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ml on April 29, 2008 at 10:32 pm
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Josie:

Just got home and am seeing some negative stuff…how do you think David did tonight? I have not watched it yet because it is not on here for an other half hour.

timbot on April 29, 2008 at 10:32 pm
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Syesha Mercado 1-2
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David Cook 1-2
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David Archuleta 3-4
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Brooke White 3-5
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Jason Castro 4-5
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How can this be East Coast? —…what happened?

timbot on April 29, 2008 at 10:38 pm
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timbot-he did an awesome job-unfortunately, he’s never going to make the DC fans happy, so whatever.

Go watch and enjoy- Sweet Caroline was good – he can sing at my RedSox games anytime-he nailed America. And he’s only 17 years old.

Can’t wait for next week when there is NO MENTOR.

Josie on April 29, 2008 at 10:39 pm
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dialidol does not count text votes- and I voted and do not use dialidol-so don’t give it any of your time Tim

Josie on April 29, 2008 at 10:40 pm
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this is just sad – DA iss STILL getting bashed..

OHWELL JUST KEEP VOTING!! ESPECIALLY IFYOU WANNA SEE HIM SMILE LIKE HE DID IN SWEET CAROLIN

*swoons

MC on April 29, 2008 at 10:40 pm
48

I’m getting in 16 votes per minute & still at it.

Mrs. Archie on April 29, 2008 at 10:40 pm
49

Still voting……Pork Chop better be SAFE! He wasn’t his best but he was definitely upbeat. He is going to be judge regardless how he does. He is better with the slower songs but I like his upbeat side to and he seems happy so fudge all the haters, j/k…lol..Baby D is going to score next week when he can pick songs that he can actually relate too for goodness sake in his freakin lifetime…lol..

sue on April 29, 2008 at 10:44 pm
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MC

“If you’re hated, you’re doing something right.”

Haters pour in, aiming to destroy him, remember angels, what destroy’s US strengthens US in the End. Dumbledore would say “It is OUR choices that shows what we truly are far more than our abilities”. I trust and respect his choice of songs. Just let the kid sing damn it!

Xenophilius on April 29, 2008 at 10:48 pm
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OH FUDGE! Vote! LN is in the yellow…..

sue on April 29, 2008 at 10:50 pm
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ml on April 29, 2008 at 10:50 pm
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i firmly believe DAvid archuleta is SAfe. next week theres no mentor and i think that would be great for ARCHIE

juvecute on April 29, 2008 at 10:51 pm
54

Thanks Josie….and good to know that I shouldn’t put too much stock in dialidol. Eric and I are ready to vote with four phones in one hour and 10 minutes! Thanks for all of your votes and being such a positive person through all of this…you are great!!! Go TEAM DJA!

timbot on April 29, 2008 at 10:51 pm
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I have watched both songs over and over..LN sang both very well.. He was smiling, happy and enjoying himself and thats all that really matters to me is a happy
LITTLE ANGEL!! DAFTMFW!!

stina8614 on April 29, 2008 at 10:53 pm
56

just checked dialidol.com and david is in danger of being voted off!!! guys keep voting!!!

kryptonmania on April 29, 2008 at 10:56 pm
57

Really? He’s just 17?

I must have forgotten to drink the Kool-Aid, because I find myself more and more irritated with him this week. Whenever he tries to shove a positive message down my throat, I find myself growing very impatient with him.

I was crossing my fingers that Simon would call him out for some hardcore pandering, but the closest I got was a sort of an oblique sideways comment about him being “clever” and “knowing his fanbase.”

I guess if you’ve got a formula that works, no need to fix it. It does make for a disappointingly predictable competition, though.

DJ Ryce on April 29, 2008 at 10:58 pm
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x, #50 – amen!!!

glaiza on April 29, 2008 at 10:59 pm
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GREAT JOB EAST COST, I’M PROUND OF US.. NO WE CAN TALK…

ml on April 29, 2008 at 11:01 pm
60

ok that’s it! we’re done… goodluck west coasters!

glaiza on April 29, 2008 at 11:01 pm
61

#50! That’s Ramiele’s quote!

kyo2590 on April 29, 2008 at 11:02 pm
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aaawww i love his sweet caroline rendition, got to love him

juvecute on April 29, 2008 at 11:03 pm
63

i didn’t do so well… huhuhu… it takes too much time listening to “rings” and “silent” answers.

glaiza on April 29, 2008 at 11:03 pm
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VOTING on the East Coast ends now!!!
now it’s all up to the WEST COAST! UTAHHHHN’S!
i know you guys can do it!!!!

Xenophilius on April 29, 2008 at 11:05 pm
65

Well, as Dorothy Parker used to say when she answered the telephone, “What fresh hell is this?”

That was painful.

But wasnt’ our David cute? Love the striped shirt.

Re: Paula’s gaffe–
I would say that it revealed that parts of the show can be scripted. And she needs to get her meds dosage checked.

dh on April 29, 2008 at 11:05 pm
66

Paula need to be voted off

fluffy10 on April 29, 2008 at 11:05 pm
67

I LOVED Sweet Caroline…have watched it several times already. He sounded amazing and the smile was stunning..the twinkle in his eye. Loved it..truly! My thumb is numb from voting…having trouble typing…

MNgirl on April 29, 2008 at 11:06 pm
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kyo2590,

Yep it is! i miss Ramiele and MJ, even Carly…
But DA still on the run for the title so all is good.

Xenophilius on April 29, 2008 at 11:06 pm
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#50, amen to dumbledore’s quote. hehe. not ramiele’s. hihi

glaiza on April 29, 2008 at 11:07 pm
70

I loved Sweet Caroline. LOVE it.
Need to listen to America again. I wish they had interviewed him, because the assumption is that he sang it for patriotic reasons. I’d bet he sang it because his mother immigrated to America as a young adult. Dang it.

KH on April 29, 2008 at 11:07 pm
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What fluffy said.

OK, West Coast broadcast just started. Starting to vote in 50 min.

Shimrit_fs on April 29, 2008 at 11:07 pm
72

I don’t get her, if she’s so concerned about LN’s happiness, why embarrass him in front of 30 million+ viewers, what a tool she is. If you care so much talk to him off the show…. I am pissed, he’s 17 years old and he under a lot of pressure and her pathetic and stupid comments… how dare she.

fluffy10 on April 29, 2008 at 11:08 pm
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And I learned something tonight. The haters will hate. The fans decided he needed to sing uptempo to ’shut them up.’ He sang mid- to uptempos and they still hate.

Let the boy sing what he wants to sing.

KH on April 29, 2008 at 11:08 pm
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Fluffy,
I don’t understand. Paula was incoherent, but not neg. to Archie.

Poor Jason.

KH on April 29, 2008 at 11:10 pm
75

GLAIZA… SILENT IS GOOD, JUST LEAVE IT FOR 10 SEC AND U’RE SET.. I THINK IT COUNTS IT’S JUST THAT U DON’T HEAR ANYTHING

ml on April 29, 2008 at 11:11 pm
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ignore the haters. they do no good. they’re just trying to piss us off. dont let them have that satisfaction.

the important thing is, we angels, love David A whatever happens, and he WILL win this thing! HE WILL!!!

glaiza on April 29, 2008 at 11:12 pm
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Alot of people dont use dial idol… I know I dont. I use cell and the first time tonight I texted in loads of votes too.

frogcooke on April 29, 2008 at 11:13 pm
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I’M OFF TO STUDY NOW…

GOOD JOB GUYS….

IF I MAY SAY, DON’T WASTE UR TIME ON HATERS…
. THEY WILL NEVER BE SATISFIED ANYWAYS…

KEEP THE ARCHULETA LOVE, ALWAYS…..

HAVE A GREAT NIGHT ANGELS, LISTENNING TO SWWWWWWEEEEEEETTTTT CAROLLLLIIINNNNNEEE ( I WISH MY NAME WAS CAROLINE, I COULD PRETEND IT WAS ME.. BUT NOOOOO)

ml on April 29, 2008 at 11:13 pm
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ml, ok. thanks for the advise. i appreciate it. next time i’ll leave it for 10 secs. =)

glaiza on April 29, 2008 at 11:14 pm
80

her telling him she wishes he was happy like before I think she’s kind of back on the dad thing you know the pressure, she said she wished he was the savant he used to be.

fluffy10 on April 29, 2008 at 11:14 pm
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fluffy: What did Paula say?

FlyingTurtle on April 29, 2008 at 11:15 pm
82

she is an idiot savant minus the savant

fluffy10 on April 29, 2008 at 11:15 pm
83

Neil Diamond is a seven cheese song writer.
AI insists on shoving old song writers on young people and wonders why the ratings are falling.

It was a horror tonight.
And that includes the judges who should note, but don’t, when the song selections stink and it’s not the fault of the singers.

coca on April 29, 2008 at 11:16 pm
84

KH, I agree the probably sang America because of his mom. Did you see that he nearly had tears in his eyes when he finished? Awwwww!!!

It was so nice seeing him sing 2 upbeat songs and smiling. So archu-adorable!

Didn’t get as many text votes this week – the bulk texting didn’t really help me! Still got in around 1100 weeks but I got about 100 or so more last week!

archieangel on April 29, 2008 at 11:16 pm
85

We voted and I am proud of Archie for doing two upbeat songs. So he cracked “a little” in the second song but he redeemed himself by the end of the song. I wish they would of let the contestants sing ONE full song and they can take there time. The show was too rushed and I don’t think David even had the time to give us the sign. I hope he is SAFE, I will be crossing my fingers and toes for him tomorrow, lol. I love Sweet Caroline, he just seem so happy singing that, it was endearing. I bet it sounds great as a studio version. He did listen to the fans and the boards about doing upbeat songs. Next week David, I want to see you on the piano again, you look great doing that with “Angel” and you can sing WHATEVER YOU WANT TO SING!!! WE are behind you no matter what. Even if you don’t win, I just want you to make it to the finale. That would be enough for me, but if you do WIN, I will cry like a baby and be happy as hell. lol…Goodnight Angels and good luck to the West Coast Voters, we need ya!

sue on April 29, 2008 at 11:16 pm
86

I think this is the worst episode of the whole season. Too rush….like fast forward to me. But I am happy that David seems happy and he was definitely having fun on the stage tonight. His smile is the most adorable thing I’ve ever seen. I love it.

FlyingTurtle on April 29, 2008 at 11:17 pm
87

Just finished voting. Got hundreds of votes through via Gizmo as did several of my friends and coworkers. Woo hoo!!! DAFTW

Rest assured David A. is safe tomorrow night. He was awesome. Sombody was listening to the fans. The happy/smiley David returned tonight. Praise the Lord!! He seemed to be genuinely enjoying himself and that made me enjoy his performances more. So proud of him!

Let’s face it – David Cook is pimped to high heaven and will continue to be until the end. He’s sooo obviously TCO now, but that doesn’t gaurantee a win by any means. He’s definitely good, but the overpraising is laughable and getting quite ridiculous.

Alexys on April 29, 2008 at 11:18 pm
88

I thought Archie did really well tonight! Glad he loosened up and looked like he was having fun.

The show itself was kind of a mess and really rushed.

I HATE how the only thing we can sort of rely on is Dial Idol. I don’t have a home phone, can’t install Dial Idol, and vote with two cell phones. I wonder how many voters out there are in the same situation.

Yup, the haters will always hate. Now they are saying he doesn’t sing the melodies and picks songs with easy lyrics. And he picked the two most predictable songs. Wow.

indicgo on April 29, 2008 at 11:18 pm
89

sue well said

fluffy10 on April 29, 2008 at 11:18 pm
90

YEah got to love how Cookie got all the rearranged the song yada yada, that archie did last week but wasnt commented on.

frogcooke on April 29, 2008 at 11:19 pm
91

About Dialidol. This year they have extra phone lines, and maybe the DI system isn’t working anymore. It’s hard to say. Syesha and Cook were strong. Tomorrow night, if Syesha does go home, we’ll know that DialIdol isn’t worthy of our consideration.

KH on April 29, 2008 at 11:19 pm
92

David Cook fans close your eyes I thought he was full of himself tonight BIG MAN ON CAMPUS

fluffy10 on April 29, 2008 at 11:20 pm
93

Alexys, what does TCO mean?

It pissed me off that Simon gave Cook so much props for doing his own arrangement. Hello, that’s what Archie did last week and he hardly got any credit! GRRR!! I wanted to throw my shoe at Paula when she was babbling about Cook being the next AI.

DA FTMFW!!!!

archieangel on April 29, 2008 at 11:20 pm
94

Thus comes the elementary saying~ “…If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all!”

XPPPP lol

Oh and Xenophilius, I miss Ramiele, MJ, & Carly too… <=( My Top were Amanda, Ramiele, and David A… Then I aquired a taste for MJ & David Cook as well… So basically this was the best season, however one of the worst episodes tonight.

Who might go home? I think it’ll be Brooke.

kyo2590 on April 29, 2008 at 11:21 pm
95

I think my exhaustion has putted me in a wicked mood is what i think but still AARROOGANT

fluffy10 on April 29, 2008 at 11:21 pm
96

KH #73,
I actually don’t care for uptempo necessarily.. I just want more current songs that are popular. I mean, these were popular songs, but decades ago. I’m 35, and I am not familiar with 95% of Neil Diamond’s stuff.

But,.. I really loved Sweet Caroline.. thought he did a great job… I love Randy Jackson!!! He’s DA BOMB!

Virginia5 on April 29, 2008 at 11:21 pm
97

indicgo, Im the same I dont have a home phone I can use, so I use cell too, and my go phone tonight for texting.

frogcooke on April 29, 2008 at 11:21 pm
98

Paula is on crack.

I agree with the posts above – DA should sing what makes him happy and songs he can relate to personally. You can’t make yourself happy if all you do is try to please everyone else.

Oh, and bring back the Church Slacks for iTunes Top 100 week!!

AngelFire on April 29, 2008 at 11:21 pm
99

frogcooke,
okay, so how many could you get in w/your gophone? i coudln’t get much. 550.

Virginia5 on April 29, 2008 at 11:22 pm
100

I think TPTB still want Archie to win it all

They’re just trying to make it seem like a competition to encourage ratings. That’s why they’re pimping Cook to high heavens.

indicgo on April 29, 2008 at 11:22 pm
101

archieangel how about we get a boatload of (h) mail to Miss Abdul, I’ll drive the Brinks Truck!

fluffy10 on April 29, 2008 at 11:23 pm
102

You know, the overall feeling among all posters at Rickey’s is one of disappointment. I think that may be a fault of the show more than anything. Things did feel rushed. Ryan, Simon and Randy let Paula sit there and blather complete foolishness. Or maybe they just couldn’t figure out what on earth she was talking about. Ugh.

But Archie looked great and sounded as wonderful as usual.

KH on April 29, 2008 at 11:23 pm
103

sometimes they answer but there’s no voice prompt. i hope that counts
__________
Glaiza – I had this happen too so in the midst of voting I asked that question on the Yahoo board. Still not sure of the answer. Anybody?

I agree with those saying the show was incredibly rushed. Why was that? They’ve done this in other seasons and I don’t recall the chaos. After tonight you’ll never convince me that’s Coke in Paula’s glass. Holy Hannah! :-O I think she was reading notes she took at the rehearsal. I don’t know how else she could possibly have already critiqued the second song David hadn’t sung yet. LOL Talk about a major gaffe!!

Alexys on April 29, 2008 at 11:23 pm
104

DialIdol 550
Verizon 700
GoPhone 700
Total 1950

(Just a guesstimate.)

dh on April 29, 2008 at 11:23 pm
105

V5 what’s happening

fluffy10 on April 29, 2008 at 11:23 pm
106

#93 Archieangel,
OMG.. that is EXACTLY what I was thinking when he was praising DC. I was like, wtf?!!! Why are you giving him props for that, and completely left it out for DJ last week?! I was pissed off and just really really mad at that point.

Virginia5 on April 29, 2008 at 11:24 pm
107

dh,
you’re going to have to help me w/dialidol too. i installeld it today but all the calls went straight to the error column (600 calls).. not in the voted column. why would i be getting errors? the calls were obviously being attempted, but none of them made it! i’m so mad!

Virginia5 on April 29, 2008 at 11:25 pm
108

I lost track how many I got in, but it would send 10 at each go. Maybe about 600( now that Im looking at it) or a bit more. Depending how fast they went through.

but thats 600 more votes than he got last week from me so its all good.

frogcooke on April 29, 2008 at 11:25 pm
109

#103 alexys, i agree.. she was reading notes from earlier when she saw them in rehearsal. i don’t believe in the rigged comments…

Virginia5 on April 29, 2008 at 11:26 pm
110

The more I watch Sweet Caroline, the more I LOVE it. I love that song to begin with…and I just love the way he sings it and the way he looks like he’s having so much fun up there. Go Archie!

DAFTMFW!!!

donnalynn on April 29, 2008 at 11:26 pm
111

V5 He loses by 600 votes we know where to find you (LOL)

fluffy10 on April 29, 2008 at 11:27 pm
112

frogcooke, me too.. it (gophone)would only let me send 10 at a time. i got in about 550. so, that doesnt’ sound slow? i thought i would be able to get over 1000 votes w/the gophone. i got more w/landlines last week. i didn’t know if maybe i was doing something wrong.

Virginia5 on April 29, 2008 at 11:27 pm
113

hmmmm. I’d like to forget this week.

It’s like David gave TWO “you’re the voice” performance in one night.

Why didn’t he sing a beautiful ballad and an upbeat song? The band was so loud and everything seemed so rushed.

And in “America” he just didn’t punch the vocal powerfully enough. It sounded very new-agey whenever he does these sort of rah rah upbeat songs. I voted the whole time, but he’s better doing something interesting next week.

Something funky and serious. An upbeat song doesn’t have to be all smiley.

heavyblow on April 29, 2008 at 11:27 pm
114

lol fluffy… no i’m going to hide in a corner, i let him down… oh so sad.

Virginia5 on April 29, 2008 at 11:28 pm
115

KH – it’s because TPTB forgot to connect to the audience and forgot that time, well, progresses, and that they should probably move with it.

I disagree with those who say that this season’s participants are hyped or overrated, I really do believe this is one of the best groups they’ve had. But I think the way they did the show this year – especially theme choices, mentors, two Beatles weeks, etc. If they had more freedom in choice of songs (look at other Idol shows – themed are either general – soundtracks, love songs, etc, and many shows don’t even bother with themes) they could have rocked so much more.

Shimrit_fs on April 29, 2008 at 11:29 pm
116

#113,
yeah, heavyblow, i was afraid the america song would turn out like ytv. it wasn’t that horrible though.. the bass in the background sounded like police’s every breath you take.. it was a little more current sounding. but, i too think it would have been better to do a ballad for the 2nd song.

Virginia5 on April 29, 2008 at 11:30 pm
117

Yeah the show was rushed…. I dont even know what everyone sang anymore.. Only Archie’s and Brookes IaB.

frogcooke on April 29, 2008 at 11:30 pm
118

you will be interviewed by all media, become famous will be forever known as the girl who couldn’t vote right

fluffy10 on April 29, 2008 at 11:31 pm
119

KH, oh definitely.. the show as EXTREMEly rushed, i didn’t enjoy it at all. I couldn’t even digest the song that had been sung, and then boom, another singer. I didn’t like it at all. They should have just done one full song in one hour, or two full songs with a longer show.. maybe 1 1/2 hour show. Ridiculous. And Paula! I can’t wait to hear what her excuse will be.

Virginia5 on April 29, 2008 at 11:32 pm
120

Shimrit_fs I’m going to resist from asking if you did that split deal tonight… I mean don’t answer. DC I thought was really good on the second song tonight.

fluffy10 on April 29, 2008 at 11:33 pm
121

oh fluffy.. now i’m feeling sad.. really. i do feel like i let him down a bit.. i was seriously thinking i’d get thousands of votes in today. i was really counting on it, in fact. i think w/my son’s votes (250.. i’m proud of him, he’s 8 and he insisted he vote, and he ended up falling asleep while voting), i got in about 800. not bad, but it ain’t in the thousands.

Virginia5 on April 29, 2008 at 11:33 pm
122

Hey guys! So what did you guys think? I really enjoyed it. I must say, it was so, so nice to see him having fun and smiling. He looked more relaxed tonight. Even if he didn’t come in first tonight, I was just thrilled to see him loosen up a bit. I thought he did great. I am not much of a Neil Diamond fan, so I wasn’t going to really LOVE any of these songs. But had so much fun watching David have fun.

houstonrufus on April 29, 2008 at 11:34 pm
123

Idol Jumped the Shark Tonight

fluffy10 on April 29, 2008 at 11:34 pm
124

TCO=The Chosen One

I am so sick of the over pimp on DC. $#$%##@@$#%#

DA FTMFW

FlyingTurtle on April 29, 2008 at 11:34 pm
125

Tomorrow will be interesting…

frogcooke on April 29, 2008 at 11:34 pm
126

fluffy, #111, lol!!!

dont worry v5, i think international fans supplied enough votes to compensate for that. hehe. im proud to be non-American but voted my ass off for david! haha

glaiza on April 29, 2008 at 11:34 pm
127

Virginia5, #112, I had the same problem with the GoPhone! Last week I got in about 600 texting manually and this week only like 420. Someone else e-mailed me with the same problem. I thought I would get at least over 1000 on the GoPhone. I’ll ask Dr. ODD/

I re-watched both performances and I smiled ear to ear, just like I did with Shop Around.

archieangel on April 29, 2008 at 11:34 pm
128

Archieangel – TCO = The Chosen One

Alexys on April 29, 2008 at 11:34 pm
129

V it was only a dress rehearsal don’t worry

fluffy10 on April 29, 2008 at 11:35 pm
130

flyingturtle, you’re not alone. im really beginning to hate the judges so much for they’re weekly unnecessary pimping on DC. enough is enough.

glaiza on April 29, 2008 at 11:37 pm
131

FlyingTurtle, thanks, lol, I should have figured that one out!

Awww VA your son is so sweet!

houstonrufus I agree with you! I enjoyed it!! I will also agree with those of you that said it was rushed….it all felt like a blur. I did enjoy Cook’s second performance but I’m tired of the pimping.

archieangel on April 29, 2008 at 11:37 pm
132

We wanted upbeat songs, we got them. He rocked!!!! I loved Sweet Caroline and I’ll admit I was worried about anyone singing America, but he did good! I loved seeing him smiling and bouncy and happy and enjoying himself. Go Archie!
DAFTMFW!!!!!!

fa3ryg1rl on April 29, 2008 at 11:37 pm
133

Houstonrufus I agree. As long as he inst in the bottom 2 or out, Im happy.

He was having fun! I think thats all that matters in the end. Whats the point of singing a song if you arent enjoying doing it.

frogcooke on April 29, 2008 at 11:38 pm
134

thanks Alexys

By the Way…. are all the extreme Archies here in Yahoo group? We really will need to get down to business this week…. with maybe a rest tomorrow.

fluffy10 on April 29, 2008 at 11:38 pm
135

I think there are a LOT of people out there getting sick of DC’s pimping. Makes me want to hurl.

fa3ryg1rl on April 29, 2008 at 11:38 pm
136

I’m happy he did something upbeat tonight. It was getting a little boring but he knows exactly how and when to pull you back in! Go David A.!!!

NaeNae18 on April 29, 2008 at 11:38 pm
137

DC’s pimping himself enough doesn’t need the added boost

fluffy10 on April 29, 2008 at 11:39 pm
138

I couldn’t even digest the song that had been sung, and then boom, another singer.
___________________________________________

Virginia, you hit the nail on the head. I think this was the problem I had too. What was up with that? Perhaps if they cut out all the 4 minute commercials there might be time in the hour to accommodate the contestants. Sheesh!

I’m STILL laughing about Paula. Man, that was baadddd!

Alexys on April 29, 2008 at 11:39 pm
139

My ATT Phone would also only send 10 at a time. But since it took a while for those 10 to go through, I could dial a dozen times on the landline. I think I upped my count by half, at least.

I also didn’t like the comment to Cook about the original arrangement, not because he didn’t do well, but because Archie didn’t hear the same thing last week.

Regardless of what happens, Archie did well and WILL do well. When you listen back, be sure to listen to the girls screams. No way the record execs aren’t noticing his appeal.

KH on April 29, 2008 at 11:40 pm
140

No sign from Archie tonight but cool to see his Mom and aunt?? doing it after Sweet Caroline. I, too was just happy to see him smiling and happy. There is no other smile like his…I see stars when he breaks into those grins!!

MNgirl on April 29, 2008 at 11:43 pm
141

I wonder which song is the itunes studio version… THeres only one studio listed so far, and 2 videos..

frogcooke on April 29, 2008 at 11:43 pm
142

W. Coast here…Archie to come on soon. what are the Dial Idol stats before we vote?

chelley on April 29, 2008 at 11:45 pm
143

So, what do you think is going on with the voting tonight? I know dialidol is not right a lot of the time. But let’s say hypothetically it’s righ tonight, what do you think it tells us? One thing I know it tells us, polls are bunk.

houstonrufus on April 29, 2008 at 11:45 pm
144

When you listen back, be sure to listen to the girls screams. No way the record execs aren’t noticing his appeal.
____________________________________

So true, KH. As much as I desparately want the win for him, he’s already won. This guy’s taken care of for life…with or without Idol. He’s simply the most adorable guy I’ve ever seen with one of the purest voices I’ve ever heard. Add on to that the sweetness and wholesomeness and it just magnifies his appeal.

Alexys on April 29, 2008 at 11:45 pm
145

I think tomorrow night will be VERY interesting in terms of bottom/top. If Syesha does go home, DialIdol will have proved itself worthless.

KH on April 29, 2008 at 11:46 pm
146

they probably told archie no time for a sign tonight just a zillion commercials

fluffy10 on April 29, 2008 at 11:46 pm
147

indicgo #88, I don’t have dial idol installed either because I do not have a land line. I also used cell phones, 2 on speed dial and 1 for texting. With the two phones and the texting, I know I did at least 1700 votes.

Fe on April 29, 2008 at 11:46 pm
148

LOL Fluffy…so true about the sign…

MNgirl on April 29, 2008 at 11:47 pm
149

Alexys. Exactly. And he was stunning tonight. That big smile, and during a love song? Wow. Wow. Wow.

KH on April 29, 2008 at 11:47 pm
150

600 votes with Go phone

840 votes with cell phone

1,440 in total

I could only send 10 at a time with the Go phone. I thought the texts would go by much faster, but more at a rate of 10 every 1 – 1.5 minutes.

I dial with my Motorola KRZOR. When I used my BF’s RAZOR last week, it dialed much slower. I’m learning so much about cell phones

I think Archie is at his best with ballads. I’m glad he changed it up though. He didn’t looked as relaxed as Shop Around, but I still think he did well considering Neil Diamond is the cheesiest of cheestastic.

indicgo on April 29, 2008 at 11:47 pm
151

Yeah I was really surprised by the DialIdol results tonight. I really don’t trust them. I’m telling you guys, the general viewing public don’t know about it, only us die-hards know about it. Only a couple of us actually took the time to hook up our computers to it this week (not me) but how many other people do?! Plus there are all the text votes to factor in.

BTW, when you guys sent the texts with your GoPhone, how many does your outbox say you have? Mine said 51 but I accounted for 420 texts….I hope those all went through!

archieangel on April 29, 2008 at 11:47 pm
152

frogcooke, what’s the 1 song for itunes? please tell me it’s sweet caroline. hehe

glaiza on April 29, 2008 at 11:48 pm
153

Oh no…I’m prepping and redial button does not work!!! GAH!!!

chelley on April 29, 2008 at 11:48 pm
154

Eh. I’m going to blame Archie’s performances tonight on the producers making the ridiculous decision to squeeze ten songs into an hour-long segment. Sweet Caroline was probably doomed from the beginning, but I think America would have gone over a lot better had he had the time to focus on the actual song – y’know, the part about immigration – rather than that awful chorus with the cheesy ending. The entire time, I kept wondering if Archie actually knew WHO was coming to America. “Let freedom ring” indeed.

And you know what? Both Davids are being overpimped to the point where it’s become sickening. Sweet Caroline was NOT the bomb (unless you mean that it bombed horribly) and the only zone I’m Alive was in is the one with the flashing red lights and the car accidents. If I’m Alive’s zone was a lane with warning tape plastered all over it, America’s zone was where they forcibly dumped all the illegal immigrants back to their homeland. All I Really Need Is You was, while solid, not THAT brilliant an arrangement, and I really wish the judges would actually critique Cookie on his vocals for once.

Screw it. At this point, I’m actually rooting for Jason Castro to win. Not because I think he deserves it, but just as a big FU to the producers.

Demisquirrel on April 29, 2008 at 11:50 pm
155

Nice article already!

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2008/04/did-jason-castr.html

Simon Cowell called Tuesday’s “American Idol” the strangest show they’ve ever done.

Wednesday’s installment will be stranger if Jason Castro isn’t ejected.

On Neil Diamond night, Castro gave a tepid rendition of “Forever in Blue Jeans,” then capsized on “September Morn.” Oh, what an unbeautiful morning! It is time for him to go.

The other four finalists were there to compete, and each brought varying degrees of pizazz to the two Diamond songs they performed. The producers played with their format, which threw Paula Abdul. She started criticizing Castro’s two songs … before viewers had heard his second song.

That’s one for the blooper reel. Maybe the producers shouldn’t fiddle with a familiar setup.

Tuesday’s show again reaffirmed that David Cook and David Archuleta are likely to be the last two singers standing.

Syesha Mercado brought a sweet vulnerability to “Hello Again,” then strutted with Broadway sassiness through “Thank the Lord for the Nighttime.” Cowell cautioned her that she might be in trouble because she hadn’t didn’t have a second memorable song like the others.

He might have a point.

Brooke White, playing guitar, slathered her perkiness on “I’m a Believer” like she was applying syrup to pancakes. It reminded me of “Sugar, Sugar” and the Archies. But Brooke rebounded by switching into Carole King mode, sitting at the piano and delivering a heartfelt “I Am I Said.”

David Cook played the guitar and brought a rousing rock sensibility to “I’m Alive.” He was even stronger on “All I Really Need You,” which was a better showcase for his voice. Paula Abdul, who gathered herself later in the show, told him, “I already feel like I’m looking at the American Idol.”

Not so fast, lady.

David Archuleta picked two pop songs, “Sweet Caroline” and “America,” that let him show off his beautiful voice and impressive technique. The kid sings effortlessly.

Cowell described “Sweet Caroline” as “amateurish” — but he was dismissive of everyone’s first song. Cowell marveled at the selection of “America.”

Was Archuleta being calculating — the way a desperate Kristy Lee Cook seemed when she picked “God Bless the USA”? I don’t think so. He was being smart.

But will viewers be smart? If Jason Castro stays, we will have confirmation, after last week’s shockers, that the popularity contest is skewing the results. Castro did nothing to prove he deserves to be in the final four.

Yet, he’s just a sideshow on our way to the obvious: It’s going to be David vs. David, pop vs. rock. I’ll be happy if either wins.

Here’s how I rate them for Tuesday night:

5. Jason Castro

4. Syesha Mercado

3. Brooke White

2. David Cook

1. David Archuleta

archieangel on April 29, 2008 at 11:50 pm
156

It just says top 5 studio version, and top 5 performance vid(x2) I want BOTH songs dang it!

I hope its sweet caroline too. <3 I love that song, to tell you the truth. xD

frogcooke on April 29, 2008 at 11:50 pm
157

Rickey…are u ok?

I’m sorry to see u feel down for what happened (Paula Abdul thing)…but lighten up, cheer up!

How do u feel about our Archie’s performance tonight? I thought i didnt see any of your comment.

inasina on April 29, 2008 at 11:51 pm
158

I have to agree with a post above, the show was extremely rushed, and I didn’t enjoy it as much as I usually do. Now see why AI has lower ratings. I also think one complete song was enough for the contestants. Anyway they may learn from their mistakes. I couldn’t text as much but I made a lot of phone calls using my landline.

ben4v on April 29, 2008 at 11:51 pm
159

i am having a blast right now. DA gave two exciting performances and look what happens, other contestants’ fans are coming here bashing our DA. haha, look who’s scared!!!!

and David, thanks for those two unforgettable performances. gotta go youtube and watch it again. i am pretty sure those trolls are going to follow me and leave nasty messages there too. how pathetic!

archiebigfan on April 29, 2008 at 11:54 pm
160

Sigh… for this week, I just want DA to groove and enjoy doing so Then the real game is on from next onwards.

I havent watch yet but if he had some ‘Shop Around’ vibe, I am satisfied – I agree with someone who said while Shop Around was not vocally perfect, it was a great performance – confident, cheeky, fun.

kcboom on April 29, 2008 at 11:55 pm
161

I’m hoping for 2 studio versions too, but I’ll be happy with Sweet Caroline. That was my favorite performance of the night!

fa3ryg1rl on April 29, 2008 at 11:55 pm
162

Did he add lyrics on the last part of the song America? I was checking the lyrics and didn’t see that part. If he arrange like that it was perfect!

ben4v on April 29, 2008 at 11:55 pm
163

I like Sweet Caroline! better than America. For the 2nd week in a row, Simon was off. It wasn’t amateurish! Love the jazz. It wasn’t overpraising from Randy. He is a musician, and if you look at it from a musician perspective, what DA did with that song was brilliant. Same like what DC did to ABMB. His vocals were not good then, but Randy as the other 2 praised him for changing the song. Creatvity and interpretation.

Apart from DA, this show is getting boring and predictable, oh well if not for DA I wouldn’t be following it at all. I think I’ll take a break and come back for the finale. Hope DA makes it there. I’ll continue to vote every week though. Just getting tired of the boring predictable method of pimping and depimping and throwing the same contestants under the bus over and over.

and Paula? my that was embarrassing and poor Jason, but lol I think that was the 2nd most interesting thing happened on the show. Go paula!

DA FTW!

Legolas on April 29, 2008 at 11:56 pm
164

Indicgo!
I need help.. with how to send texts w/a motorola razr. i have the gophone and it looks like EVERYbody had a hard time getting lots of votes on it. I was trying to mass text w/the razr, and everytime i tried, i would only send one time. If you can help me i’d forever be grateful.

Virginia5 on April 29, 2008 at 11:56 pm
165

kcboom, looked like Archie was have loads of fun tonight. Was smiley all the way through lol

frogcooke on April 29, 2008 at 11:56 pm
166

Archieangel,
My gophone says 64 messages in the outbox.. but I counted 550 total votes. I wonder what the discrepancy means. ???

Virginia5 on April 29, 2008 at 11:58 pm
167

The Idol Forum is saying next week is “Songs that Changed Rock & Roll”.

So there should be a whole lota songs to chose from.

coca on April 29, 2008 at 11:59 pm
168

Virginia5, I’m not sure! I hope we can figure it out.

coca, thanks for that information…I was hoping for the iTunes top 100, but oh well!

Let’s also not forget that Neil Diamond called our David a PRODIGY!

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 12:01 am
169

V5 I tihnk it may be how many times you sent a ‘grouping’ of messages.

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 12:02 am
170

Virginia, do you usually get a busy signal around here? I usually do in the first 5 minutes, but tonight I got it several times in the first half hour in random parts.

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 12:02 am
171

“Songs that Changed Rock and Roll”?????

WTF are these gonna be old songs again??!??!

cocoa are you sure? Is this a reliable source?

If so, I predict Cook will sing “Smells Like Teen Spirit”

Archie: “Beat It”

But really not happy if this is the theme

AngelFire on April 30, 2008 at 12:02 am
172

woohoo, archieangel, awesome article.. and i agree completely!!!

i am still fuming over dc’s praise for his “awesome” arrangement.. what the? was it really that different from the original song, anyways? not from what i heard.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 12:02 am
173

Yeah, we get great great singer from Dolly, musical soul and bravo from ALW and prodigy from Neil. lol

Forget what Mariah said lol

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 12:03 am
174

Songs that changed rock and roll *rolls eyes* Why does that seem right up DC’s alley..

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 12:05 am
175

frogcooke, thanks, that’s a great way of looking at the text votes! I’m sure you’re right.

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 12:05 am
176

coca,
what the heck kind of vague theme is that? what’s that supposed to mean? what would their choices be.. Songs That Changed Rock & Roll… does this mean they’re going to be stuck doing OLD stuff AGAIN?!!!! I almost can’t take it anymore!!!

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 12:06 am
177

I read on MSN today that AI is doing a marketing survey to figure out why the ratings are down this year. I have a hunch that it has to do with the crappy themes – 2 Beatles nights, ALW, ND, WTF!

Last year, the themes were more current with Gwen Stefani, Bon Jovi, JLO and the contestants can sing whatever they want in the Semis. Yeah, the contestants need to make the songs current, blah, blah, but the themes are so off putting and watching the contestants struggle though them just sucks. Really, if Archie wasn’t on this show, I think I would just stop watching now. Ok, end rant.

indicgo on April 30, 2008 at 12:06 am
178

indicgo, yeah I agree (and sorry I haven’t e-mailed you back yet!) I haven’t watched AI for a few seasons but I’ve been disappointed in these themes. Not that great. I was really hoping they’d to a Latin night and top 100 iTunes night and other more fun, interesting themes!

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 12:09 am
179

archieangel,
it’s so weird that you’re so close to me.. when i’m online, it feels like everybody is super duper far.. like in a completely different state.. so it’s cool you’re close by. are you near the beltway? i’m like 2 miles from it.

ANYways… yeah, there are quite a lot of busy signals for about 5-10 minutes.. sometimes longer. one week it was busy for 15 minutes.. i couldn’t believe it. and then after, there is a small smattering here and there of busy signals but more or less i can get through.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 12:09 am
180

Yeah I def think the themes are not helping anything at all.

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 12:09 am
181

“Songs that Changed Rock and Roll”?????

Elvis? Dunno. How vague and wide can this theme be? Oh well, does this mean next week we can see DA rocking out? Yay! Legolas…..tune in next week, dont you love to see what DA can do with R&R? Be like me, just zone out when Ryan or judges speak.

kcboom on April 30, 2008 at 12:11 am
182

Angelfire,
this is like the 2nd or 3rd time we’ve said almost the same thing in the last couple of days.. weird. i was laughing at your post #171, i didn’t see it when i posted #176 but that was my exact reaction.. WTF!!! What are they doing to us!!! I seriously feel like I’m being tortured… put me out of this misery… lol!

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 12:11 am
183

you are all here! i was all alone in the yahoo group! whew!

jared2000 on April 30, 2008 at 12:11 am
184

Usually I love Paula, but tonight, OMG, I wanted to get the hook and pull her off out of her misery. That was difficult to watch. I agree with the common theme tonight, the show was rushed. I mean, for heavens sake Ryan is barely done yapping with Brooke and boom, our David is singing America. It was an awkward intro IMHO. I LOVED both of David’s songs, especially Sweet Caroline. Did not get where Simon was coming from calling it amateurish. Randy says it’s DA BOMB and Simon says that? Hmmmmm. I was very happy for Brooke, she did well tonight. Jason was much better this week, but I think his time has come. Syesha did nothing for me. DC was really good, but I am tired of watching him make that grimacing face when he goes for a high note….scary looking.

Fe on April 30, 2008 at 12:12 am
185

I’m not scared of DA at all. I think tonight, more than any other night, proves the TPTB are backing David Cook. He got overpraised for being brilliant while Archie got “another good song” and “smart choice” a la Melinda and KLC. I’m just pissed off at how blatantly manipulative TPTB are getting. Like I said before, neither David deserved the praise and pimpage they got tonight (again, largely due to the fact that they had to cut their songs down to barely over a minute). Both performed well below their average, and if this was my first time watching this season, the only person I’d be voting for is Syesha.

Demisquirrel on April 30, 2008 at 12:12 am
186

Re: Virginia # 164

I called in votes using my Motorola KRZOR (it’s the smaller version of the RAZOR). I dialed the # first, like a regular call and then just kept hitting the “enter” button (green button on left) to redial. I averaged about 7 calls a minute (9 when I was really aggressive, LOL).

If you have a RAZOR, the functions should be the same. When I used my BF’s RAZOR last week to call though, it was slower than my KRZOR…weird.

I have Verizon, so I can’t text in votes with my phone. Calling in seemed faster than the Go Phone though, so I’ll continue what I’m doing.

indicgo on April 30, 2008 at 12:12 am
187

I think just about anything can be termed Rock and Roll.

And why can’t it be current?
Or pick a song from anyone who is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They have R&B legends there.

I wonder if it’s 2 songs next week? I’m guessing yes.

coca on April 30, 2008 at 12:13 am
188

frogcooke and virgina – I agree with you 100% on the themes. Last year, I remember Blake singing 311, Keane, and Jamiroquai songs in the first three weeks alone. It was so fun to hear such fresh choices, and DA hasn’t really had the chance since Hollywood week, with the exception of “Angels” which I loved. Come on Idol, seriously???

AngelFire on April 30, 2008 at 12:13 am
189

FE…
SOOOO true. I hate it when DC pulls that scary look when he goes for the high notes, like he’s being tortured or something. I have to look away when he does that, it’s that irritating.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 12:15 am
190

Virginia, yes I’m like 2 minutes from the Beltway as well! It is weird thinking that we’re so close to each other since everybody seems to be scattered around! I’m right by Fairview Park/66 too. That’s interesting about the busy signal, sometimes I get dead air….I hope there are more Archie supporters here!

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 12:16 am
191

Virginia – I’ve noticed that too – didn’t we also share a similar reaction to the Church Slacks as well? hee hee!

AngelFire on April 30, 2008 at 12:18 am
192

Archieangel:

i used my cellphone in voting i also got busy signal on the first hour. (it’s like busy signal after evry 10 calls). I’m closed to the FEDEX field here in Md.

jared2000 on April 30, 2008 at 12:19 am
193

V5, exactly! I cringe every time he does that.

Fe on April 30, 2008 at 12:19 am
194

Tomorrow night should be interesting. I have trouble believing Syesha is either one or two.

If she ends up in the bottom 3 I guess we can write off Dial Idol, because it will show how important text messages are.

coca on April 30, 2008 at 12:20 am
195

indicgo,
thanks… i was doing the redial w/the regular voting number b/c i couldn’t figure out how to send multiple texts at the same time (i have at&t on my razr)… i’ll try to play with the phone this week and try to figure out how to do it… thnaks! i actually like to multiple text (like with the gophone), b/c while it sends the texts for you, you can dial on landline or your cell phone at the same time w/o that much difficulty. it takes at least a minute for all the text to go through. but, if i could get both of my cells to do automatic multiple texting, then i’d be golden. b/c i could do two cells, plus a landline.. it’d be awesome if i could figure it out.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 12:21 am
196

“Songs that Changed R & R”?

I think Gnarl Barkley’s “Crazy” is a song that kinda changed rock n’ roll. Hmmmm….

heavyblow on April 30, 2008 at 12:22 am
197

jared2000, that’s interesting, I guess it’s good there are busy signals because that means people are voting for Archie! I always feel like I’m the only one in Virginia (well and also along with Virginia5 )

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 12:22 am
198

heavyblow, if only they would allow him do that song!

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 12:23 am
199

good nyt everyone! see you all tomorrow.

jared2000 on April 30, 2008 at 12:26 am
200

#190 archieangel,
wow, you are pretty close to me.. i’m actually about 2 miles (not minutes) from the beltway, outside of it.. sounds like you’re inside the beltway? my exit off the beltway is, i think, one south of yours.. so yeah, we’re super close! our old house was even closer to you.. barkley?

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 12:26 am
201

jared, cool! another person near us! i tried my cell phone too for regular calls (not texts), and while my son was getting through on landline, i couldn’t get through on the cell at all for a LONG time..

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 12:28 am
202

Actually, if you want to text votes w/the RAZOR, I think you can create a Group.

First, go to contacts > new contact > then add Archie’s # (57XX) > Save.

Then create a Group with only Archie’s #. Go to Contacts > Groups > New > Enter Group Name > Save. Then add Archie’s # over and over again to the Group you created.

When you text, you can send text to Archie’s “Group” to submit 5 – 10 votes at a time. Hope that makes sense.

indicgo on April 30, 2008 at 12:28 am
203

DI stats?

chelley on April 30, 2008 at 12:28 am
204

I think DA is feeling the whiplash effect.

His fans are SOOOOO crazy & obnoxiously defensive of him that it has actually soured people on the fence about him. I’d guess in the finals that many people will vote against him just to spite the fantards who so adore him.

IMO, this is why he has slipped behind DC as the front runner as we near the home stretch.

But alas, as Paula reminded us tonight, it’s not like any of our votes count for shit anyway. LOL

baka77 on April 30, 2008 at 12:29 am
205

hmm heavy, wonder if they kept trying to get clearance for that… that would be awesome if he sang it….

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 12:29 am
206

thanks a MILLION indicgo! i don’t ever text, i don’t even have voicemail set up on my cell.. so this info is great.. i’m going to print it out and make sure to use it next week! thanks again!

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 12:33 am
207

well? is D at the bottom? I’m freakin out over here while voting?

chelley on April 30, 2008 at 12:33 am
208

Virginia5, yes I’m inside the Beltway! Like 10 minutes from Tyson’s Corner driving. If you’re in Fairfax then yeah I think your exit is pretty close to mine!

I wish they would release both studio versions of the songs.

I need sleep….I am officially sleep deprived! Good night everyone.

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 12:33 am
209

Dial Idol stats:
Syesha 17.06
DC 15.41
DA 10.68 (yellow.. 3-5 range)
BW 8.35
Jason 8.21

COME ON WEST COASTERS!!! Please pull him into the safe green range!

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 12:35 am
210

no chelley. da is in 3rd, but out of the green zone. he’s not safe. keep voting!

heavyblow on April 30, 2008 at 12:36 am
211

Archie,
Yes, I’m going to take a wild guess and say that you are one exit north of my exit. Cool!

I’m tired too… good night to you, let’s all pray for DJ tonight!

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 12:38 am
212

Virginia5 & ArchieAngel – I’m in the DC area as well, in Fairfax VA.

Usually, I get busy signals the first 5 minutes or so on my cell phone. Tonight, it happened as well, but I also got busy signals around 10 pm (ish), which never happens, so hopefully, that’s a good sign.

indicgo on April 30, 2008 at 12:43 am
213

I’m so sad i cannot vote anything from here. But i hope you both him as much as you can. Thank you Rickey for the thread

Semy on April 30, 2008 at 12:45 am
214

I loved David Archuleta again tonight like I have every single week!!! I voted my fingers off again alott for him tonight!!! By the way I’m a huge fan of Archie!!!

CarrieUnderwoodFanForever on April 30, 2008 at 12:46 am
215

Is it just me or are some of Cook’s fan antagonistic? I don’t visit his site at all and leave well enough alone, but his fans seem to enjoy coming here to smear David A. while at the same time putting a lot of his fans down. I would have expected more from Cook fans considering he seems like a pretty nice guy.

For example: what kind of comment is this?

“His fans are SOOOOO crazy & obnoxiously defensive of him that it has actually soured people on the fence about him.”

Gimme a break! It’s called supporting your favorite against detractors. You all do the same!

I completely understand that not everyone is a fan of Dave A., but for the love of God, show a bit of respect when coming to this thread where his fans rally and support him or don’t be surprised if you’re ignored. Sorry – had to get that off my chest.

Alexys on April 30, 2008 at 12:46 am
216

re: DialIdol.com

The sheer fact that Syesha is in top spot makes me discount the accuracy of DialIdol.com anymore. There’s just no way……

Alexys on April 30, 2008 at 12:49 am
217

indicgo!
Cool!! you’re in fairfax? i am too! archie is in falls church! you don’t need to be super specific, but are you near the beltway?

we can exchange notes on voting next week too.. cool.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 12:51 am
218

Alexys, #215, you go girl.
I agree completely, and I’m all ears. Good job not talking to them, but talking to us. I’m patting myself on the back too. But really, those kind of comments don’t even deserve arguing about, with “the others” (the haters). I mean, we can’t help it if we love DJ more than they love DC, or whoever it is they’re supporting. Our fanaticism stems from our sincere love for DJ, and nothing can change that we feel protective of him… so whatever to them. It’s just weird that they feel the need to come here, leave a trail of poop, and then leave. Like, don’t crap in our site without cleaning it up.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 12:56 am
219

I dont really understand these haters coming here. Are they that desperate? PSHH.

HEY YOU HATERS! if you want to be useful vote for your favorite! So Rally your Minions and stop whining when Archie kicks DCook’s fat slimy ass in the upcoming weeks!

My heart is still aching for Jason. Oh pothead dont go!

Xenophilius on April 30, 2008 at 12:58 am
220

On another note… I just got around watching the vid on fan blast with Richard in it.. Loved that song bit in the middle that he said was part of one of Archies songs… Sounded beautiful. <3

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 1:01 am
221

Virginia5

I’m 15 minutes from Falls Church, off of 66. Wow, lots of Archuleta support in DC/MD/VA.

indicgo on April 30, 2008 at 1:01 am
222

Found this on another forum for next week’s rumored “Rock & Roll” theme:
http://www.rockhall.com/exhibithighlights/500-songs/

indicgo on April 30, 2008 at 1:02 am
223

so indicgo, it sounds like you’re outside the beltway? if so, i am too.. you sound very close to fair oaks mall, if i had to guess.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 1:04 am
224

I hope everyone that’s texting knows they have to type in the word “VOTE” in the message box, before sending it to Archie’s number. You should then get a confirmation on the first text vote telling you it went through OK, then no more confirmations after the 1st.

Mrs. Archie on April 30, 2008 at 1:05 am
225

David didn’t give the sign tonight, but his mother did in the audience, right after Sweet Caroline. Awesome. He is sooooooooooooooo sweet!!!!!!

mccrack on April 30, 2008 at 1:05 am
226

Everything that David does always wrong, I may speak english well, but just leave this young man alone. he’s such a great person, great personality and humble. He’s always nervous but hey..he’s only 17!! Who won’t be nervous. just enjoy his performance if you like it, and leave it if you don’t like it. I love DavidA now and tomorrow an forever. I’ll buy his records, I don’t even care if he will be crown as an AI. he’ll be my idol forever. Love you david…and I still have 50 minutes to vote!!!!!

AyuKendra on April 30, 2008 at 1:05 am
227

Thanks Virginia. The irony is that Cook has always been my second favorite, but lately, his fans are completely turning me off of him. That’s not fair to Cook, but at this point, I could care less.

Xeno, I felt for Jason too. I do like him, but I just can’t envision him as the American Idol. I think he’s in big trouble after tonight.

Alexys on April 30, 2008 at 1:05 am
228

Everything that David does always wrong, I may not speak english well, but just leave this young man alone. he’s such a great person, great personality and humble. He’s always nervous but hey..he’s only 17!! Who won’t be nervous. just enjoy his performance if you like it, and leave it if you don’t like it. I love DavidA now and tomorrow an forever. I’ll buy his records, I don’t even care if he will be crown as an AI. he’ll be my idol forever. Love you david…and I still have 50 minutes to vote!!!!!

AyuKendra on April 30, 2008 at 1:06 am
229

Sorry post twice, it was last one was a correction. Ups!

AyuKendra on April 30, 2008 at 1:07 am
230

Time for getting in the good reviews:

bumpshack.com:
David Archuleta – “Sweet Caroline” – “America” – This kid probably grew up with posters of Neil on his bedroom wall. Neil was right in saying that David is “like a prodigy.” David did a superb job with “Sweet Caroline” making it seem like it was his own. If Human Growth Hormone (HGH) should be slipped into David’s milk every morning by the producers of the show. If he wins, his only outlet is going to be getting his own Disney show opposite Hannah Montana. With that said, his second song was great and even better than his first song. The combo of both of his performances makes him the best of the night Grade A

Idolfan1199 on April 30, 2008 at 1:14 am
231

Go Phone – I noticed that when I tried to send 5 text messages instead of 10 at a time, they went faster…maybe I’ll try to send less at a time next week & see if this is true.

Virginia 5 – I live really close to Fair Oaks Mall, lol. Are you in the Yahoo Group? We can exchange info.

DCook – Sounds weird, but I prefer him not on stage and not singing. He seems like a nice enough guy with a great sense of humor. I’d probably have more in common with Cook than with Archie in real life. IMO, he sounds like every other Rawker out there and I don’t like the grit in his voice and the screaming that he does. Archie never screams at me. Just my preference.

Rock & Roll theme for next week – Ya know, lots of Rock & Roll was influenced by soul singers and from browsing the list on that Rock & Roll website, I think Archie will be fine. Maybe he’ll pick up some of Syesha’s votes if he knocks a soul song out of the park.

Good night all!

indicgo on April 30, 2008 at 1:15 am
232

mmmm good thoughts indicgo.. He can do that whole soul vibe. Love to see that.

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 1:18 am
233

DIAL IDOL:

Syesha: 15.97
Cookie: 14.73
Archie: 9.99
Brooke: 8.17
Jason: 7.83

Not much space between Archie and Brooke at the moment……

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 1:20 am
234

About to log off. time to sleep!
indicgo, yes i’m in yahoogroups… i’m on there all the time.. back and forth between here and there!

i agree w/you about dc. the grit & strain in his voice sometimes is just like nails on a chalkboard. sorry, just my opinion. and what’s funny is that i am not really just a pop song lover.. my faves are probably closer to what jason and david might put out, but i just love dj (david james) so much more, for a millino different reasons. i hate it when people box dj’s fans into this box of just tweens who love boy bands. so not true.

i like that rock & roll website.. i’ll have to peruse it more tomorrow though b/c i can’t keep my eyes open. goodnight all!

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 1:23 am
235

Baltimoresun.com:
David Archuleta starts off with “Sweet Caroline” (dun-dun-dun!). Are we surprised he does pretty well with it? He’s sweet and goofy; the song is sweet and goofy. It’s a perfect match. Modern? No. Pleasant? Sure.
And immediately, here’s David Archuleta with “America.” (Of course.) Vocally, it’s pretty great and shows off his strengths. Randy calls it “another good performance.” Paula says this was the perfect song for him. Simon says, “That was a smart choice of song, that was clever. … It was absolutely the right choice, check-check-check

Idolfan1199 on April 30, 2008 at 1:24 am
236

Wow … looks like we’re all getting really good at dealing with the hatahs … kudos!!!

I’ve been replaying my DVR, watching David over and over … and I noticed in Sweet Caroline that he is really flirting with the girls up front and they are just eating it up and going wild … especially when he makes eye contact!!! … oh my … oh my … what fun what fun!!! I tell you that David is a heartbreaker (but in a good way )

You go, David, go!!! For the win!!!

MomWithODD on April 30, 2008 at 1:25 am
237

Hey everyone, I checked out that Rock and Roll list rumored to be the song choice for next week. First off there are NO songs in there under 10-15 years old! That said, IMO here are DA’s best bets:

U2 – I still haven’t found what I’m lookin for
The Beach Boys – God only knows
Billy Joel – Just the way you are
Elton John – Your song

OR (LOL) he could go with these
Teenager in love – Dion
Splish Splash – Bobby Darrin

THESE I’d pay to see!
Mamma said knock you out – LL Cool J
Whip It – Devo
Nuthin’ but a G Thing – Dr. Dre
Welcome to the Jungle – G n R

arrrgh Nigel why do you hate us??!

AngelFire on April 30, 2008 at 1:30 am
238

Actually, you know what? After rewatching America, I’ve decided to take my comments about Archie back. It wasn’t half as bad as I initially thought it was. Still below average for him (wtf, voice crack?) and still not as good as Cook’s AINIY, but it wasn’t sycophantically pandering a la KLC and he did seem like he was having fun with it. I think my hatred of the song and of Paula just combined into one foul cloud of anger, which directly affected my judgment of everyone on the show.

I still think Sweet Caroline was a disaster, but I’m blaming that more on the fact that they only had a minute to sing what should have been four minute songs. Way to fail, producers.

Demisquirrel on April 30, 2008 at 1:32 am
239

I declare tonight the worst night ever on AI.
The producers should be ashamed of themselves

coca on April 30, 2008 at 1:36 am
240

Sorry if this is a re-post it didn’t seem to work last time.

OK I checked out that song list. None of the songs are under 10-15 years old!!! That said, IMO here are David’s best bets:

U2 – I still haven’t found what I’m lookin’ for
The Beach Boys – God Only Knows
Billy Joel – Just the Way You are
Elton John – Your Song

Would be kind of funny to see:
Dion – Teenager in Love
Bobby Darin – Splish Splash

I’d PAY to see:
Mama Said Knock You Out – LL Cool J
Whip It – Devo
Nuthin but a G Thing – Dr. Dre
G & R – Welcome to the Jungle

ahhhh!!!!

AngelFire on April 30, 2008 at 1:37 am
241

Can I just say that being both a DA and a DC fan and trying to post on both threads makes me feel like I’m schizophrenic? Anyhow, I refuse to attack anybody even if they are not for my taste, and this is the bottom line that I’m always surprised people are very easy to forget: it starts and ends with taste, and like I don’t like other people’s taste, other people might not like mine.

Shimrit_fs on April 30, 2008 at 1:40 am
242

I have to admit, when I watched the show I was worried. But then I listened and watched both performances again, and I felt better. He sounded great tonight.

Sweet Caroline was awesome. I don’t even like that song. His runs were great and he sang it well.

America – well, cheesy as it is, it’s one of my favorite Neil Diamond songs. He changed it up a little bit, but it’s not as good as the original. Sorry. I wanted to like it, but it’s no one of my fav DA performances. However, upon second listen, it was better than I remembered. Apart from the slight crack, his vocals her good.

Maybe it’s because I feel like he didn’t nail “America”, but for whatever reason I have a bad feeling.

Can someone please calm me down and tell me DA is safe? Dial Idol is making me nervous – even thought I shouldn’t take any stock into it. Please tell me he’s not the shock elimination tomorrow. I want more than anything for DA to make the final.

And yes, I voted – A LOT.

bigepaz on April 30, 2008 at 1:44 am
243

bigepaz… just to have Syesha up there (and not in the bottom 3/2) is shock enough for one night. so to have Jason/Brooke there too? no way.

Shimrit_fs on April 30, 2008 at 1:48 am
244

Shimrit_fs…it’s weird, but for once I didn’t think Syesha did poorly.

ugh…i feel so unsettled that I had tons of misspellings in my earlier post.

bigepaz on April 30, 2008 at 1:56 am
245

Me too, bigepaz, but as I said, that’s enough shock for one night (and that Brooke didn’t go through any meltdowns with double the opportunities).

Shimrit_fs on April 30, 2008 at 1:59 am
246

I’m sure people will be watching intently tomorrow.. for one reason or other. xD

I dunno about anyone else but I kinda liked the voice crack xD He only does that when he’s totally absorbed into the song.

He was also TOTALLY flirting with the moshpit on Sweet Caroline. XD

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 1:59 am
247

i’m praying to all heavens above that DA is safe tomorrow! please no shocking eliminations, I dont think i can handle it. Top 5? DA better be in the finale!!!

Xenophilius on April 30, 2008 at 2:00 am
248

Aaaaahhhh! Just got done voting…and my son voted for me tonight too. I lost track of how many, but feel like we got a whole ton of them in for him. I was reading through the entire thread while I was voting. I think David did great tonight…I really hope the studio version is Sweet Caroline. Loved the way he looked so happy singing through both songs. I always feel so emotionally drained Tuesdays…with voting 2 hours and just the anticipation of his performances.

fan4idol on April 30, 2008 at 2:14 am
249

Finally, the voting is over. Got in about 16-17 votes per minute for the first 90 mins (on two phones, then my husband joined me with the landline and we got in 23 votes per minute on the last 30-40mins).
I am Soooo amazed with my husband joining in for the voting …and he did not even bother to watch the show!

So, I am thinking it is over 2100 votes today…

I liked both of his performances because he seemed happy and more relaxed. have not listened in rewind, I am sure I will like it more once I do. However, before I had a chance to get into any of the songs or melody, they were over. Looks like everyone is feeling that way? The whole show was too rushed and not enjoyable.

I am really curious to see Syesha’s fate tomorrow, to see where dialidol stands. And if dialidol is right, then Simon is wrong, he thought Syesha might be in trouble!
Regardless of dialidol stats today, I feel very confident DA is safe.

Idolfan1199 on April 30, 2008 at 2:21 am
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ben4V (#162) … I believe you’re right … David did add “Let Freedom Ring” at the end (awesome) … I think when I’ve heard this song before (mind you it’s been a while) it usually just ends with a shout of “Today”. He was just awesome … and that long run of “Today” towards the end … superb!

Dial idol has me stumped … where’s Utah in these numbers? Are they totally not downloaded with dialidol? what gives???

MomWithODD on April 30, 2008 at 2:25 am
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Finished 2 hours straight voting, took a bathroom break before coming here for a comment before going to sleep. I enjoyed DA’s performances tonight. They were not his best. But he had fun singing them, so I had fun watching him having fun.

I didn’t from beginning and still don’t care about whether he wins or not. I want him to have this whole experience and enjoy every moment of it. That’s the reason I vote every Tues night to get him to final. He has best vocal in the group and just need more experience outside his usual small charities/church funtions to mature into the best singer/performer he can be. I will be supporting him along the way in his path of growth to the greatness.

bike2tilden on April 30, 2008 at 2:27 am
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momwithodd: I think a large amount of them text vote… at least Im guessing here. I myself dont even use dialidol. ALot of people dont, especially upping the text votes.

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 2:29 am
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thanks frogcooke (#252) …. I’ll buy that …

btw (#173)… Mariah said that David was really moving doing When You Believe … she’s proud of him where he is as a person and his singing is just beautiful

MomWithODD on April 30, 2008 at 2:35 am
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Is Archie sang those songs that bad?

I couldn’t find any any…one of the reports out there (website, bloggers, internet) reviewing good comment on David Archuleta. They said Archu is just boring, robotic, sounded same (what..??) and etc.

I thought Archu had give all-out…i mean, everyone wanted him to do uptempo, and then when he did, they just decline….so sad to read those comments.

Are we (Archangels) just too confident about Archie’s talent while he is not? (just try to be on the other’s side). We were saying that he is safe tonight, but is he? Is Archie is that bad for America?

Sigh…

inasina on April 30, 2008 at 2:37 am
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Dial idol is pure hoax. I use my Cell phones when voting..Dialidol doesnt detect signals from cell phones i assume?

Xenophilius on April 30, 2008 at 2:39 am
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And all America’s viewers only said that David Cook is mile better than everyone tonight. Is that really? I love “Always Be My Baby” like thousand times, but David Cook sang tonight? I dont think he’s the best. I do love David Cook and David Archu…but when they try to throw out David Archu by saying that he can’t pull of his performance…i just shrug…

inasina on April 30, 2008 at 2:40 am
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I’m a DA fan, and, yes, I voted for him tonight, so please bear with me while I make an observation, based on something baka77 said about him (#204):

“His fans are SOOOOO crazy & obnoxiously defensive of him that it has actually soured people on the fence about him. I’d guess in the finals that many people will vote against him just to spite the fantards who so adore him.”

I wondered if that was the statement that Alexys (#215) objected to when she said:

“Is it just me or are some of Cook’s fan antagonistic? I don’t visit his site at all and leave well enough alone, but his fans seem to enjoy coming here to smear David A. while at the same time putting a lot of his fans down.”

I didn’t really think too much about that comment until Alexys posted again, saying (#227):

“The irony is that Cook has always been my second favorite, but lately, his fans are completely turning me off of him. That’s not fair to Cook, but at this point, I could care less.”

Whether wittingly or not, Alexys is making the point that I tried to make the other day—that it is becoming more about the animosity between DA’s and DC’s fans than it is about DA and DC themselves. When pressed, both sides might be willing to give props to the other guy, were it not for a legion of (sometimes) antagonistic fans in the way. DA’s fans, for example, have developed an almost siege mentality. On the other hand, DA’s fans (sometimes) seem to delight in pointing out that their guy has surpassed DA.

So, once again, I’d like to say that I think the smartest thing either side could do would be to compliment the other guy. I don’t hold out much hope that it will happen, however. Apparently, there are DA fans who don’t even like each OTHER. If you are not a rabid fan, you are suspect, even when you support the same guy. I half expect my observations to elicit the type of response I received a few days ago when I suggested that DA’s fans might even be alienating even his own:

“If I alienated YOU from being DA’s fan, then I’m actually happy about that, truth be told.”

I never would have believed it, but after that, I have to say that I agree with baka77. Pity.

Miss Scarlett on April 30, 2008 at 3:12 am
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“So, once again, I’d like to say that I think the smartest thing either side could do would be to compliment the other guy.”

See, the problem that I have with this is that I’ve always viewed AI as a show where the audience can critique the singers. Yes, I realize that this gets lost somewhere under the rabid fans, and the mindfuckery, and the utter stupidity of the voting system, but please allow me to keep some of my optimism intact. If a contestant does poorly, I’m going to say that the contestant did poorly no matter who’s favorite s/he is.

The problem I’ve found on threads here that I haven’t encountered much in other boards is that people here can’t seem to differentiate between a critique and an insult, and so they automatically get defensive at both. An insult would be negative comments about a performer that has nothing to do with vocals or has absolutely no backing evidence. So yeah, if someone disses a contestant’s personality/looks, that’s just plain rude and the fans have a right to get riled up.

On the other hand, a critique is a thoughtful, hopefully somewhat unbiased analysis of a contestant’s vocals. There’s nothing wrong with someone saying so-and-so’s performance was off-pitch, cheesy, strained, etc. Fans don’t have to agree, of course, but they shouldn’t immediately attack someone simply because she dared to point out imperfections.

And yes, I’m totally talking about me here. Self centered? Probably. But I feel like I’ve been getting a lot of ire from Archie fans that I don’t deserve. I like wandering around to various threads and discussing performances. And I’ve been critiquing Cook just as much, yet somehow that gets ignored in favor of “OMG, UR A HATER!!!!!”. Which I’m not, and it’s starting to irritate me that I’m getting pegged as a troll when I’m just trying to express my opinions. There’s been a lot of accusations of Cook fans automatically hating everything that Archie does which, for me at least, simply isn’t true. I’ve actually voted for Archuleta. How many Archie fans here have voted for Cook?

Demisquirrel on April 30, 2008 at 3:35 am
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Idolfan1199 – # 235

Great reviews! Loved DA’s performance tonight. Can’t wait for the upcoming weeks without a mentor. He is soooo mature for his age. Gives me chills.

sandyparks on April 30, 2008 at 3:48 am
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This is my first time posting and I suspect that “defending the enemy” isn’t going to make me very popular around here. Still, I will cross my fingers and pray this isn’t taken wrongly.
I love David A and I have loved him since he sang Heaven. But I would be lying if I said I loved all his performances. To this day I cannot bring myself to listen to WCWIO again. I would also be lying if I said that I think Baby David has been consistently the best EVERY single week. Does this make me a heretic in the Cult of Supreme Archieness? No. But the terrifying thing is that I might be considered a hater or a basher for even suggesting that Archie might have been less than perfect.
My point being that perhaps we shouldn’t just dismiss anything that isn’t wildly pro-Archie is anti-Archie. Case in point at the moment being Demisquirrel’s posts. They seem fair. She isn’t making negative references to anything non-related to his singing and performances as far as I can tell. And still it is being suggested that she is a hater. Why the over-generalisation everyone? Archie IS human and we expect that he should make mistakes. People can point those out and we’d still love him anyway.

ellykat on April 30, 2008 at 4:15 am
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Demi, let me clarify the quote you began your post with. What I am suggesting is that fans give credit where credit is due, NOT patent approval if it is not deserving. And I agree that constructive criticism should not earn the poster the label of “hater.” DA and DC have both had their moments, both good and bad, but at this stage of the competition, I see them both as winners. This doesn’t have have to be a zero sum gain. I’d like to retain my optimism, too, but when fans of the same guy can’t even get along with each other, as I also witnessed between two of Cook’s fans tonight, well, my optimism begins to fade. For the record, I have enjoyed your critiques, and did not take them as criticism.

Miss Scarlett on April 30, 2008 at 4:20 am
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OK…I listened to both songs on rewind. And I realized that I was smiling through out…:) Yay! for Archie! I am so glad he came back to being more of his own self and what us Archie fans like most about him- he can just be himself and bring a smile to our faces from a happiness deep within when we hear him sing. I think he sang both songs beautifully and he was able to showcase his vocal abilities with America very well (even though we think he might able to do that best with a ballad).

Good luck David with the results tomorrow, I am sure you will be just fine!

Idolfan1199 on April 30, 2008 at 4:24 am
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bike2tilden #251: loved your comments.

For me it has been the same. I somehow am never disappointed with his song choice or performance, despite all the hype/expectations with the spoilers. I am very happy with everything he has done so far, and the more I listen, the more I like his songs(except for WCWIO perf, but I still loved him for continuing the song despite the flub, and I still love the studio version).
When I browse for post perf reviews, I only retain the good comments in my mind and filter out the not so good comments unless they are a fair critique of the performance. There are several comments out there with people pointing out what they hate about him, I simply take that as an result of his frontrunner status.

The only thing that does get me a little mad is when people assume it is only tweens voting for him, but I guess that makes me want to vote for him even more.

DA FTW!!

Idolfan1199 on April 30, 2008 at 4:51 am
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bike2tilden: is it tilden regional park? just curious..have been there a few times, riding the steam train with my then 2 yr old..:)

Idolfan1199 on April 30, 2008 at 4:58 am
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Hello to all, I enjoyed watching David have fun on the stage tonight. He was almost like his oldself, (ala Shop Around).
I voted the whole 2 hrs. with my landline and cell phone. I got a lot of some busy signals on my celli which I never did before. I hope that’s a good indication.
#90 frogcooke, I noticed also how Simon LeGre praise DC for his arrangements when last week he didn’t mention anything about DA’s efforts on TOM.

#113 heavyblow, David just can’t win. PPl wanted him to do an up tempo song, well he did two–so now that’s not good enough either? Cant his fans just support him whatever he sings? #196 but it would be great if he could sing Crazy.

#151 I use my landline to vote too but not through DI. I got in about 1500 votes using both phones.

archieangel, tx for the article, someone posted that everything was negative about LN’s performances tonight, they must not have seem your post.

#173 Mariah said that David’s singing was beautiful.

#257 MissScarlett, everyone should feel free to make valid critiques about David’s performances without being attack and made to feel like a traitor. What I don’t understand is when a person say they a Archulover and then go on and on about another contestants performances. I am new to participating in these forums, but I was under the impression that Rickey provides a thread for each contestant so their fans can congregate and bask in that idol’s glory. If that is the case, then we should all respect the santity of each contestant’s thread. If a person do like more than one contestant, then only discuss that person in their forum with their fans. Does that seem like the right thing to do?

goboywonder on April 30, 2008 at 5:05 am
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bike2tilden, are you in the Bay Area?

I dont think we have to worry about David tomorrow, TPTB do not want to be the cause of WWIII LOL.
Goodnight/Morning

goboywonder on April 30, 2008 at 5:12 am
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To the Angels who voted their hearts out last night, thank you! I didn’t take time to type a message — just dialed and texted. I think a lot of people did the same.

To Angelfire, thanks for the song list. I’d vote for EJ’s “Your Song.” A line in the song now makes me think of our Archie, “sweetest eyes I’ve ever seen,” so he’d be sereneding himself.

KH on April 30, 2008 at 6:23 am
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serenading.

I, too, have liked Cook. I’m very turned off by his fans. It seems to me that, more often than not, they are on an Archuleta thread speaking with some sort of agenda — rarely if ever a compliment.

The problem with any ‘fan-of-another’ going onto a competitor’s site to comment is that they are generally biased. They read comments with a skewed perspective, and react. I visited Cook’s threads a week or so ago, and realized I couldn’t give be fair in my view of their posts because he isn’t my favorite. I realized I couldn’t be objective (read what they were saying as gloating, at times, just as ours probably seem to them) I stopped reading, made a complimentary comment or two, and left.

Wish they’d do the same.

KH on April 30, 2008 at 6:28 am
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I loved Sweet Caroline and I liked America — David did very well and that smile is KILLER.

None of the kids were at their best, but how could they be during that trainwreck of a show?

I think Paula should be voted off tonight.
Maybe followed by a producer or two for allowing things to spiral that far out of control.

(And I’ll line up to kick Simon’s butt for the amateur comment. The only thing amateur was the show itself.)

KH on April 30, 2008 at 6:32 am
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I must say, DA did really great with his uptempo songs. And he had so much fun while doing it. Kudos to you Archie! (I did say he will rock the joint twice over)

Noticed another set of bumps along the way here…again lets just keep it peaceful. Refrain negativity at all costs, whether for our own David or for the other contestants.

So moving along then…

DA FTW!

mechanic on April 30, 2008 at 7:18 am
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Do you guys think that Daivd’s Mom and friend were giving us the “sign”, or maybe not…?? (after David’s first song)

DavidAsfan on April 30, 2008 at 7:41 am
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sadly David Archuleta’s performance won’t give him another iTunes hit, which is what he needs to have a glorious win. He needs more life experiences to gather emotions and mix it with his talent, now people are saying that he is cheesy and bland, a cheesy and bland teen pop star, is not what I envisioned David Archuleta to be. Go DA, prove that you can be better! Don’t rely on KLC’s strategy, no need for desperation, yet!

idoliseDJ on April 30, 2008 at 7:44 am
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Demisquirrel – You may not engage in out-and-out insults but you do tend to exaggerate and that can seem insulting (”if by the bomb, you mean it bombed!”). I have been reading these threads all season and I’ve seen a lot of perfectly rational, critical discussion of DA by his fans and others. It’s simply not true that they can’t handle critiques of their Little Prince. But it does depend on how it is expressed, and I think that’s fair.

I agree with the opinions that these theme nights, especially this season for the most part, are perfectly awful. Since when is the test of a contemporary American pop star that they can perform Neil Diamond songs? Good God. These ridiculous themes take what is already a limited and contrived format and make it much worse. I will say that David Cook must be commended for making stellar lemonade out of these thematic lemons in almost every case. Whether that ability is really the one that ought to be used to determine a performer’s cultural viability, however, is another question.

I agreed Simon as usual. David’s selections tonight were smart, all things considered. For the first time, he made strategic choices, particularly with “America,” when a far more obvious choice would have been “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother.” But he would have been criticized mercilessly for staying too far inside his comfort zone with that one. His lemonade was a bit sweet, perhaps, but that’s what he does, and he made the best out of a bad situation.

IdolFamily on April 30, 2008 at 7:46 am
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I, too, have liked Cook. I’m very turned off by his fans. It seems to me that, more often than not, they are on an Archuleta thread speaking with some sort of agenda — rarely if ever a compliment.
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Exactly the point I was trying to make, KH. I love how Cook’s fans say “but I criticize my favorite too”. All I see is a lot of passive aggressiveness. You make some fleeting ‘positive’ remark about David A and then launch into 10 things he does wrong and you do it CONSTANTLY. Let me reassure you now – we heard ya the first time…and then we just didn’t pay attention anymore.

David Cook is my 2nd favorite, BUT his ‘fans’ are doing him no favors here by being antagonistic and arrogant in their opinions. Face it – there is nothing any of you can say to sway any of us. We’re Archie supporters until the end.

Alexys on April 30, 2008 at 7:48 am
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It’s simply not true that they can’t handle critiques of their Little Prince. But it does depend on how it is expressed, and I think that’s fair.
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You’re right idolFamily. It’s not about what is said so much as how it is presented. I’ve made my own critiques of David when warranted so I’m not adverse to others doing the same. I just think there’s a respectful way to do it. I’d certainly never go on Cook’s forum and ‘remind’ his fans of what a stinker of a night he had and then be surprised that they don’t want to engage in a commentary about it.

Bottom line: David A. has weaknesses as they all do and – trust me – he’s been called on them here by his own fans. For me, I simply prefer his voice and general persona over the others. It’s really as simple as that.

Alexys on April 30, 2008 at 7:58 am
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Hi Angels. Good Morning.

David Archuleta did an amazing job last night. We asked for an uptempo song? He gave us not only one … but two. We wished him to go back to his old happy, smiling days … he did just that. We were hoping for the “gang sign” … he did not do it, but his mother did (which for me means one thing: not only DA does appreciate us, but his family as well). What more can we ask for?

Thanks to all of you who did everything in your capacity to vote for our LN.

He is safe, I am very confident about that. We will see him again next Tuesday, I am so very sure about that.

Angels, we are so proud of David James, and David James surely is very proud of us.

Go David James! For the gold! For the win!

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 8:20 am
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Waking up feeling anxious.. but think he did AWEsome last night. I think all the contestant’s fans are feeling the nerves after last night’s horribly-produced show, so maybe that’s why we have got some outsiders invading our space.. I don’t know. But goboywonder #264 last paragraph, you said it best.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 8:32 am
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Loved both songs last night. Sweet Caroline was so great! He really had fun! I smiled the entire time.

I continue to ignore the haters and I am always baffled that they come to another contestants forum to ‘critique’. i never enter another’s forum because i’m too interested in DA & don’t want to waste my time.

AS FOR DIAL IDOL – remember, the week KLC was voted off, she was ranked 3rd & noted as completely safe (in the green). I do not use it as a gauge.

DA will continue to have my vote & my only concern is how many texts I can get in next week!!

DA FTELW!

tawnilady on April 30, 2008 at 8:32 am
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Virginia5 – Throw your anxiety away. We should feel good today. David James was great last night. I was smiling the entire time he was singing. I hope you were too. What a feeling!

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 8:38 am
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tawnilady #277 – You are so right. Catching up with the posts at DA’s thread is already a difficult job, there’s no way I have the time to visit somebody else’s thread let alone leave a comment there.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 8:42 am
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Oh look, the little ‘tard still sings with the mic in his left hand (just as daddy told him) and his right hand upturned to ask for cookies (like mommy told him)…..eyes closed (so daddy won’t beat him) and using “ooooooh” as some sort of high school attempt at a “run”…my God, get back on the short bus Davey, let the real pros sing while you grow up.

Nostradamas on April 30, 2008 at 8:58 am
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Gee i wonder if we’re going to get two songs for Itunes? I hope so!

mechanic on April 30, 2008 at 9:03 am
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Um Ricky, can you delete posts…??

DavidAsfan on April 30, 2008 at 9:17 am
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“I was under the impression that Rickey provides a thread for each contestant so their fans can congregate and bask in that idol’s glory. If that is the case, then we should all respect the santity of each contestant’s thread. If a person do like more than one contestant, then only discuss that person in their forum with their fans. Does that seem like the right thing to do?”

#264 goboywonder, A public forum precludes the type of “sanctity” you are talking about. How could it? “They” can look at “our” threads, and vice versa. I agree that it would be nice to limit your observations to nice ones if you go to another site for a visit, which everyone has the right to do. But just as it is rude to make unkind comments when you visit another contestant’s site, it is just as rude to put up a “do not enter unless you’re one of us” sign. Lots of people like more than one contestant anyway. In which site should they leave their critique? If a valid point is made, and it falls under the category of honest critique, I personally see nothing wrong with that. It won’t bother everyone, but if it bothers YOU, then just ignore it. That’s YOUR right, too.

Miss Scarlett on April 30, 2008 at 9:19 am
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Mechanic,
I wonder which song, also. I’ll buy anything they put out by Archie, but I’m hoping for Sweet Caroline. I really love that song. America was good, and maybe it would be much better in the long version. It seemed like a tough song to shorten — actually they both were. Why on earth can’t they just sing one full song?

Why don’t the producers look into the REAL reason the show’s ratings are lower?

KH on April 30, 2008 at 9:21 am
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Okay, so we just ignore, folks. That’s the best plan.

KH on April 30, 2008 at 9:22 am
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Amen to post 275 matrix!!! I’m listening to Sweet Caroline and America on repeat.

indicgo, that’s so cool that you live here too!!! Wow, it’s awesome that so many of us from this area come onto these forums. Dr. ODD and Gorgon are from here too.

Hope it’s Sweet Caroline for the studio version!!!!

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 9:22 am
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Sorry, I meant to say another contestant’s THREAD, not site.

Miss Scarlett on April 30, 2008 at 9:23 am
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matrix #275 – I agree. He gave us what we asked for and it was awesome. I thought “America” was brilliant and “Sweet Caroline” a total joy to watch.

A true fan has no obligation to pick apart their favorite’s performances. They can if they want, but it isn’t something that is required. We are looking at the glass that is 7/8th full instead of 1/8th empty. A 1 second voice crack does nothing to diminish the other 90-100 seconds of vocal brilliance. And a good performance by someone else also does nothing to diminish the joy for a favorite.

David is fine and is going to be wildly successful. I can’t wait.

archu_adorable on April 30, 2008 at 9:30 am
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KH, you are so right about the lower ratings being the problem of the judges and how the show is produced. Last night was one big mess and I’m surprised any of them sang as well as they did. And kudos to Cook to coming up with the best answer to another stupid Ryan question – How did you prepare for this week?

Let the kids sing, forget the judges. *More rock, less talk please!*

archu_adorable on April 30, 2008 at 9:34 am
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Miss Scarlett,

As far as how i view the boards, im more in line with goboywonder’s thinking. The “sanctity” referred to here is with regards to the contents of the posts in the boards. It matters not to me whether others can see it, as long as they throw filth in it.

As far as giving honest criticism to other contestants in their boards, id rather not do it, since intentions will always be questioned, and no matter how nicely put, there will always be people who will get irritated by it, which is something i don’t want to happen. If ever im going to do it, i may just place it on a “GD” thread.

For the record, i see nothing wrong with your point of view. And basically, what you said is pretty much the reality of these threads. If nothing can be done about it, ignoring posts is indeed the best way to go.

mechanic on April 30, 2008 at 9:36 am
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Yes, Cook’s response was perfect. I think he was probably the single person most ‘on’ for the live commentary last night.

KH on April 30, 2008 at 9:38 am
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KH,

I actually liked the second song a bit more! haha and funny enough, im not even familiar with it.
But i think “Sweet Caroline” would be better as a studio track.

mechanic on April 30, 2008 at 9:39 am
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Archie’s voice does crack on occasion, but it seems awfully nitpicky to even mention a voice crack in a 17 year old male whose voice is obviously still changing. The Idol judges have never mentioned it, only commenters in online forums. Overall, David A’s performance was wonderful. If he hadn’t been a frontrunner throughout the competition, he wouldn’t receive the sometimes harsh critiques.

I think he must have been aware that this could happen. I hope he lets his people field the online commentaries and tell him only the praises.

KH on April 30, 2008 at 9:40 am
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archu-adorable

If only everybody can critique like the “masterclasslday”. She’s always so encouraging and positive even in her criticisms.

mechanic on April 30, 2008 at 9:41 am
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edit #290: as long as they DONT throw filth in it.

mechanic on April 30, 2008 at 9:45 am
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Mechanic,
I know that plenty of people liked “America” more. And I like it because I know his mother was a fairly recent immigrant (as a young adult) and ‘get’ the reason for the choice. I simply preferred his performance during Sweet Caroline because he smiled and interacted with the audience. He seemed to have more confidence with the ‘flirtiness’ if you know what I mean, and that can’t help him with his future career.

Plus I’m always going to prefer the love song.

KH on April 30, 2008 at 9:45 am
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archieangel – We were hoping for either “Baby Can I Hold You Tonight” or “He Aint Heavy” and our prayers were not answered. Instead, we were treated to two delightful songs. I can’t and I don’t complain at all. I enjoyed as much as you did “Sweet Caroline” and “America”.

archu_adorable- You are right. A 1 second voice crack is nothing compared to a 124 seconds of amazing vocals. Yes, we are looking more on the overall performance. I am not bothered anymore by the negative comments from fault finders. We just have to accept the fact that at this point of the competition, many will love DA, and some will not. I have good wishes to the other four contestants, but my best wishes go to DA.

Go David James! For the win!

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 9:52 am
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I actually think if David doesn’t win Idol due to Nigel Lythgoe’s nefarious designs, David can be better off like Elliot Yamin, who got signed with an Indi recording company, became successful in his own right, and showcased himself as the artist he really is without the meddling/clutches of commercial/profit-oriented producers such as those of AI’s.

If David actually doesn’t win AI, I think he is all the more a winner. He shall be spared of the media glare and his artistry [or at least his journey to defining the artist he truly is] being defiled into a commercial product.

And for us fans, we can then continue to show our support to him, and enjoy/relish/appreciate the wonderfully pristine and unbridled music he shall offer us (and yes, we can still rave over his wonderful attributes — ticklishness, positivity, cuteness etc.).

With that said, I don’t think we should worry about Cook winning.

But I think he truly deserves to be in the finale.
[as well as the fact that more TV face time by staying in the show equals more recognition equals more benefits for jump starting his post-idol career].

So guys, don’t stop voting.

Don’t stop VOTING!!!!

Postscript:

Don’t think I am being fatalistic here on being content with DA not winning. I actually want him to win so badly. I just put things in perspective — take note of the first sentence catchphrase: “due to Nigel Lythgoe’s nefarious designs.”

David deserves to win, fairly and squarely, and for the sake of being a true musical gem who touched all of our hearts.

rainbowskyway on April 30, 2008 at 10:11 am
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Rainbowskyway post #298 FTW!

After last night, I’m with you. Maybe it’d be better if he doesn’t win. But the show needs him in for as long as they can keep him because of the ratings. He may not win everyone’s heart, but he’s already claimed plenty.

KH on April 30, 2008 at 10:19 am
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Hey guys, I did an experiment this week. I followed Richard’s advice and I tried to ignore speculating on what he should sing and I did NOT find out beforehand what he was singing. I have to say I was much happier and had a huge grin on my face the whole time.

If I had known he was going to sing America for example, I would have been really nervous and stressed. I realized that it was nice not to have to put myself through that extra stress, even if just for a few hours. There’s enough of it that comes naturally in being a DA fan!!

archu_adorable on April 30, 2008 at 10:24 am
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KH, I agree with you on America with regards to his mom. Look at the picture above (great picture BTW Rickey) – I love the look on his face and you can see that he’s teary eyed. Watch the performance again and you’ll see him tear up at the end. I’m sure it was because he was identifying that song with his mother.

matrix, you are so right. We got two wonderful songs and performances and I’m so happy! It made me happy to see him happy too.

rainbowskyway, I’m with you! Let’s all vote our hearts out and get him to the top!!!

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 10:26 am
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Agree on the Archie not winning thing. Then we wouldn’t have to defend him to death for the rest of his life. Also agree that producers would be cutting on their arm AND leg if he wasn’t in the finale.

archu_adorable on April 30, 2008 at 10:27 am
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cutting OFF

archu_adorable on April 30, 2008 at 10:27 am
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Well, after last night I’d like to be cutting on a producer’s arm and leg.

KH on April 30, 2008 at 10:42 am
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KH, freudian slip I guess! LOL!

archu_adorable on April 30, 2008 at 10:54 am
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An open letter to David Archuleta

Dear David:

When I first saw you on AI this year at your audition, I became a fan. Then over the following weeks to now, I became your follower. I think what you brought to the competition this year has been your love of music and your pure voice, with your pure innocence really did get me to appreciate music on a level I have never been able to enjoy before. It was quite simple: you brought your music to me, and I happened to love it. To me, you represent what is good about pop music. So, as a rabid fan, I began to demand more. I wanted you to sing up-tempo songs, sing more well-known songs, etc., but you resisted. You stuck to your choices of songs and chose songs that meant something to you. I failed to see that. I failed to see how great your message songs were. And last night, when you sang Sweet Caroline and America, I thought you heard me and finally did choose them for me, as those were the only well-known, popular songs I know of by Neil Diamond. I know, I know, it could very well be a coincidence, but regardless, I want to apologize for demanding this from you. The reason is, you see, I realized that when you started to sing songs for us fans, you lost some of the magic that you brought to your performance in the first place. I sensed this when Neil Diamond said you were “uncertain” about his songs. I don’t know how to explain this feeling, but I realize my mistake of demanding you to sing well-known songs, instead of just enjoying and trusting you with your selections of ballads. I think when you sing because you love to sing, as opposed to singing to please the fans or I, you sound and perform much, much better. It is not to say, however, that your performances last night were bad. In fact, your performances last night were quite sweet. However, I did feel that there was something missing from your performances last night. I don’t know what it was, and I can’t put my finger on it. Maybe it’s the Neil Diamond songs and Mr. Diamond himself, who is the most bland and forgettable mentor this year. All I will say is, from now on, I will not be demanding you to sing anything you don’t want. I think you have already proven to me how great you are and you are bigger and better than this cheesy show AI. I just wish the AI powers will not pressure you into doing things that you don’t feel comfortable doing. I wish they let you alone, so you can be yourself again, stress-free and fun-loving. I want to feel free to enjoy you fully and I wish you can be free to sing the songs you want to sing and let your spirits soar like it did before the Top 12. I can see the stress and pressure are getting to you a bit now. I admire your strength and dedication week after week, but I can see a bit of the effects of all the stress has on you. I see now only glimpses of the past exuberance from you. I love to see more of how you feel, as indicated by that split second you cringed your nose at Simon for saying the song choice of America, it ticks and checks the “boxes”. I saw in that brief moment your frustration at his cynicism of your song choice.

I think the show is rigged now more than ever, due to the meltdown by that idiot savant Paula last night. Either she was totally and certifiably nuts now for being able to see into the future of Jason’s second song, or she “wrote” notes that were possibly “set” by the TPTB and just read them off as planned, only to be reminded by Randy that she was off her rockers. You see, they seem to want you and DC to be in the finals. But I am not too sure. Honestly, I don’t want you to go there. I only wanted you to do well for the pure selfish reasons of seeing more of your performances. But to possibly win AI would mean you being put under the claws of TPTB and be pressured into doing things that aren’t really you. I thought I would never say this before, but I don’t want to see you any longer on this crappy show. I wish that you’re not bound by AI affiliated records execs who only want to make money from you. You are great only because you love music and just love to sing with your gifted voice. I don’t want to see anything bad that will interfere with that. I will now be watching AI with a different view point, more cynical and jaded than ever. The show is rigged and it has deteriorated this year into some bizarre creature that I don’t recognize anymore. I can list a long list of reasons why I think AI has lost its entertainment value and purpose, but that’s really not relevant to this letter.

Anyway, it’s just my opinions. I will continue to support you by buying your first CD when it comes out and by seeing you on tour this summer.

You will always be the PDA (prodigy David Archuleta) in my eyes.

All the best,
daisawesome

daisawesome on April 30, 2008 at 10:55 am
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I love love Sweet Caroline. Very Stevie-ish all around, both the arrangement and those runs, and DA sounded a little like Elliott Yamin, minus the raspiness. Been playing it over and over. He should sing this in the finale, longer version though.

I hope thestudio recording is Sweet Caroline with the same arrangement. I feel like I got tricked sometimes when the arrangement is changed to a slower version with DA singing not as passionate as the live. Except for a few, there’s always something missing in his studio recordings. jmo.. This is a constructive criticism.

Legolas on April 30, 2008 at 10:56 am
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Sweet Caroline and America were both GREAT! I enjoyed every second of it.

My spirit was definitely uplifted.

I’m so proud of David.

just so proud.
[me beaming now]

rainbowskyway on April 30, 2008 at 11:02 am
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daisawesome-I love you Great, great letter. He doesn’t need AI to be the superstar that he already is. TPTB will pimp whomever they choose and no matter how many times we vote, it really might not make a difference. He is such a raw, natural prodigy that I don’t think people know how to react. I know how to react though. I’m gonna love and enjoy him for the rest of his life!

Legalos How are you? I really think that AI changes the studio arrangements because Richard mentioned in a fanblast chat that he did the live version arrangement, not the studio.

If you haven’t already, check out the interview fanblast did with Richard…he gives a little snippet of one of David’s songs he wrote both words and music for and I cannot wait to hear it full blown, by David himself!

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 11:02 am
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*every second of them.

rainbowskyway on April 30, 2008 at 11:04 am
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Ooh, Josie, gotta go listen to that song by David.

DAisawesome, my only critique of your letter is that you used an extra word. Instead of using ‘idiot savant’ for Paula, leave off the second word.
(Good job, though.)

And Paula fans, I’m sorry. I know it’s more the producers fault than hers, but I’m still steamin’ and need to vent.

KH on April 30, 2008 at 11:09 am
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daisawesome, I agree completely about not demanding anything from him and in wanting him to make his own way.

Last, night he wasn’t singing a ballad, so there wouldn’t be the same type of connection, but there were definitely connection moments for me in both songs. I’m trying to find something missing and I can’t.

archu_adorable on April 30, 2008 at 11:17 am
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KH-it’s pretty exciting, short as it is, it’s apparent how truly gifted David really is.

In a complete contradiction of facts, zabasearch reports that Syesha received the lowest number of votes, whereas DialIdol reported she got the highest amount of “busy signals”…therein lies the crux of this voting problem.

And besides, who cares-David sang beautifully and he had fun and made us, his true fans, very, very happy.

Oh Happy DAY!!!

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 11:18 am
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I’ll say AI entertainment at its best!!!!!!! I am, of course referring to Paula Debacle. This is a first in AI history???!!!! Poor thing. AI is so predictably unpredictable or is it unpredictably predictable? hahahaha

On critique/criticism, it’s all in the words and tone. Everyone wants to be Simon Cowell – personally I think Simon critique was a novelty when AI started, now it can be downright degrading at times. Also, after so many AI seasons, I am not bothered to comment on other contestants and not at all flustered by negative comments on DA. I just love DA’s voice and his growing vocal abilities. Period.

kcboom on April 30, 2008 at 11:20 am
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daisawesome, thank you for posting your letter!

Check this graph out, too funny!

http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2008/04/american_idol_paula_abdul_undermines.html

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 11:23 am
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I know Josie, I cant wait to see what he does outside of Idol!

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 11:23 am
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Josie, happy day indeed! LN sang his cute little tush off last night!

archu_adorable on April 30, 2008 at 11:24 am
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kcboom, I always enjoy hearing your perspective.

KH on April 30, 2008 at 11:25 am
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frogcooke-Idol has been the stepping stone for David, but he would have been a superstar without it – there’s just no way someone as gifted as he would remain in the background. He’s already started his mission-he’s the Pied Piper and I’m a proud Love Nugget Lifer

archu-yes, he did and didn’t we all love it! We are truly the luckiest fans aren’t we??

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 11:27 am
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I disagree with everyone here implying that it’s better if DA doesn’t win…

How can you not wish this kid to win? I just don’t comprehend why his rabid fans are indicating stuff like this. He had come this far, he had done what we wanted him to, sing sing sing sing sing sing his lil heart out. No matter what happens, I will vote for DA! He is my American Idol!!!

Xenophilius on April 30, 2008 at 11:28 am
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Xeno-I will be tickled if David A wins, but I won’t be heartbroken if he doesn’t. His Star has been born and it’s not going to dim anytime soon.

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 11:30 am
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Finally watched the show, well I am only interested in DA’s performances.

Performance wise, I definitely prefer Sweet Caroline. I am happy to see the Shop Around David, although felt that he was still holding back. Loved the chorus part – it’s playing in mind now. Oh, even his dressing was the Shop Around style???

Vocally, America was a better showcase except for the crack (note: happens when he sings fast songs?). But I am not taken by the song. Is the music too loud at some parts? And to liken it to YTV? Well I am totally bias, I like his live YTV with all its imperfections, and I like the song.

There were good things that came out from DA this week so I’ll take them.

kcboom on April 30, 2008 at 11:31 am
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I agree Josie. I would LOVE for him to win and I hope he does!

But I’m not going to be crushed if he doesnt. He’s got a long career in front of him.

With that said I vote hard every tuesday and will continue to do so!

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 11:33 am
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Sweet Caroline video performance is out on iTunes!!!

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 11:34 am
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This performance makes me sooooo happy! He had fun, I’m having fun-everyone having fun. I’ll have a stupid shi*-eating grin on my face all day.

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 11:38 am
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I’ve just re-watched both performances and I had the biggest smile on my face. He sang his little heart out on both songs and he was happy. That’s all that matters.

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 11:41 am
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I really enjoyed DJ’s performances last night, although admittedly, they weren’t his best. To me, he did the best he could under the circumstances. Ditto on daisawesome’s comments. I think that DJ’s gotten so much pressure to do uptempo songs that he probably felt that he had to do songs he wasn’t really comfortable with just to please the fans. If that’s the case, then shame on us.

Also, I HATED how the show was produced last night. It would have served everyone best to have the contestants sing the full version of one song rather than herding them through like they did. It was just plain wretched and I don’t think any of them performed their best.

rainbowskyway (#298) – I love your post! I’m getting to the point that I’m feeling the exact same way. I’m tiring of this cheesy show and the manipulation that goes along with it. I tend to think the struggles DJ has been having lately are a direct result of the atrocious “theme nights” that the producers insist on beating the contestants (and the audience) over the head with. For the most part, the themes have not worked in most of the contestants’ favor–and especially in DJ’s case. Never in a million years would I have ever imagined David singing a Neil Diamond song. I wish they would let all of the contestants just pick what works best for them because that is ultimately the kind of music they would normally produce in the real world.

I’ve made peace with the fact that DJ may not win, but I’m certainly going to do everything in my power to get him to that final because I think he at least deserves the opportunity. If he doesn’t win, I won’t crinkle up and die though. David has stated on multiple occasions that he is certainly not betting his life on winning AI. I think he’s doing it mostly for the love of singing and for the opportunities it may bring. I also don’t think that he’s desperate (or even has the desire) to be a megasuperstar, which is why I laugh at the haters who complain that he’ll fade into oblivion. I can definitely see him following more of an Elliot Yamin path, so it’s not surprising that Elliot is one of DJ’s favorite AI contestants of all time. He obviously respects Elliot and his artistry and I’m guessing he feels that his is more the path DJ wants his own career to take. Regardless, I’ll buy anything David decides to put out because I simply love his talent.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 11:42 am
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I know that dialidol has been wrong in the past but just a thought. Sorry if someone’s already said it, I haven’t read all the comments yet. Do you think DA’s votes look like less because of everyone that bought gophones and are now texting? Also, I noticed a couple of people so far said that their outbox was significantly lower than the number of votes they counted. Do you think all the votes from the gophone aren’t going through?? Scary thought since so many people bought them.

fa3ryg1rl on April 30, 2008 at 11:44 am
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David will most likely have recording opporunities on more than just Indie labels though. Sony or someone big like that will snatch him up in nanosecond.

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 11:44 am
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Oh, and the video of Sweet Caroline is available on ITunes.

fa3ryg1rl on April 30, 2008 at 11:44 am
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Josie, thanks for directing me to Richard’s interview at Fanblast. It was fantastic. So glad he’s on David’s team. And I LOVE the David-written song snippet. He is incredibly gifted.

X — no one is saying we don’t want him to win or that we aren’t going to dial our fingers raw to get him in the finale. We’re just saying that it makes almost no difference whether he wins or not: he is on his way to stardom. He has a huge audience and his talent will only improve as his voice (and he) matures. The problem as I see it is the David Cook pimpage. Yes, David Cook is very talented. But they aid him by stacking the decks a bit. He doesn’t need it anymore. Why do they persist?

KH on April 30, 2008 at 11:45 am
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Well, I have not thought about him not winning yet. For me it is too early to think of that. I take it one show at a time and enjoy what David A does and then give him my full support by voting at the end of the show.

I watch the show only for him, all other contestants dont really matter at this point to me. And if he were to be out of the show, I would have no reason to watch it or vote for any other contestant.

I am sure ALL of his fans will continue their support till the end! DA FTW!!!

Idolfan1199 on April 30, 2008 at 11:45 am
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Please read my post #314 to see just how faulty the DialIdol system really is.

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 11:45 am
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Idolfan-Bravo or Brava (?)

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 11:46 am
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Josie – Yeah, I definitely had a “What the …..???” reaction to the Dial Idol results versus the Zabasearch results. Syesha is tops on one and last on the other? What does this prove once and for all, ladies and gentlemen?

Everyone say it with me, “Prediction sites are total garbage!”

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 11:48 am
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ITTO-and that we will never truly know who had how many votes.

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 11:49 am
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Guys remember that not everyone uses Dial Idol!!!

Look at these graphs, they’re hilarious!

http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2008/04/american_idol_paula_abdul_undermines.html

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 11:52 am
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I don’t trust Dial Idol results at all, but I will say one thing I do like about it and hence why I use it–it definitely helps save my fingers from redialing so that I can text more votes for DJ.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 11:52 am
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Guys remember not everyone uses Dial Idol!

Check out these graphs and take out the space, this site thinks I’m spamming when I post a link!

http://nymag.com/daily/ entertainment/2008/04/american_idol_paula_abdul_undermines.html

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 11:53 am
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Trying again!!!

Don’t pay attention to Dial Idol, remember not everyone uses it!

Check out these graphs and take out the spaces.

http://nymag.com /daily/entertainment/2008/04/

american_idol_paula_abdul_undermines.html

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 11:54 am
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KH, thanks . Got the emails.

I’m always torn between commercial success and artistry. I love and respect a singer who is a musician and a songwriter. I want DA to take this route in the future. I want to hear DA’s own stuff. I want DA to be successful in his own right and by the industry’s standards. I want him to sell like hot cakes. But I also want him to fulfill his own dreams and not only other people’s dreams. I definitely want to see him sing in the Olympics!!!!

See what I mean. So I dunno, am I going to be realistic or have the faith that things will work out for the good for DA simply because he is a sweet musical soul? For the time being, we just do the best we can as fans, rabid or not.

kcboom on April 30, 2008 at 11:59 am
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Josie, KH: I am so frustrated with the confines of AI; it so limits PDA. I feel trapped watching this show.

A mediocre show like this crappy AI deserves a mediocre mortal performer for a winner, like one of the remaining orcs. DPA is so so so much above all this crap. He is NOT mediocre; he is superb. Some fans might think the only purpose for PDA is to win this thing, but I must disagree. Only PDA knows what his purpose is. I prefer him to be himself and continue to “guide” us on his journey outside of the confines of AI. If he remains on AI, I just wish TPTB BACK OFF from doing all the crazy things they have done to him since Imagine. He’s at his best when he is free to express his musical soul. Mozart was not loved by the masses during his life, so appreciation of greatness by the masses takes time.

AI has become a joke, thanks to the obvious pimping by Simon himself and the crazy, nutty, idiotic, drunk-like-no-tomorrow Paula. Randy, well, he’s just dazed and confused. What a big mess!

daisawesome on April 30, 2008 at 12:01 pm
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I used to at least like DC a little (DA was always my favorite). From how bad some of the DC fans are, I am one who is totally turned off from him. I’ll watch all the performances but now if DA ever did get voted off (HE WON’T THOUGH!), I would purposely vote for the other person. I have no interest in seeing DC win.

fa3ryg1rl on April 30, 2008 at 12:05 pm
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I KNOW that David will have a great career regardless of his finish on AI. He’s already got a solid fanbase. His agent is with William Morris, one of the top agencies, and let’s not forget his father is knowledgeable about these things as well. He’s got great people around him.

And not to mention he’s a pretty smart (pardon the expression) cookie himself.

But I still HOPE HE WINS!!!!! And I’ll be voting like crazy.

Oh, and Josie? I found out that I forgot to pay my car insurance and home equity loan this month. I’m dealing with personal issues (ODD) too. But I’m PAYING THOSE CELL PHONE BILLS!

dh on April 30, 2008 at 12:07 pm
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It is so nice to see DialIdol and Zabasearch contradicting each other…lol! This is my first AI season, and I trusted zabasearch initially, little did I know at that time that they actually go and change their prediction after the results show.
I have not trusted DialIdol so much though, because I do vote like crazy and it simply does not show on DialIdol. One thing I did note yesterday that the lines were busy (for the first time for me) for the first 15 mins or so. Normally, they are not busy for more than 5mins. I took that as a good indication.

kcboom: ‘But I also want him to fulfill his own dreams and not only other people’s dreams. I definitely want to see him sing in the Olympics!!!! ‘

Now I remember he said that he would like to sing at Olympics. Oh, how I wish that would happen ..it would be a dream come true for him..

Idolfan1199 on April 30, 2008 at 12:09 pm
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Oh NO dh!! Too funny

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 12:11 pm
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hey! much happier songs! i liked! ;D

butterqflyfly on April 30, 2008 at 12:14 pm
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i liked IT

butterqflyfly on April 30, 2008 at 12:17 pm
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I got busy signals periodically last night, but mostly with the first number. I got through most of the time on the second. I think Idol opened more phone lines this year, which could invalidate DialIdol’s data-gathering methods.

KH on April 30, 2008 at 12:18 pm
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The only problem I have with DA becoming another Elliott Yamin, as someone suggested, is that I think he can and will do better than that. I don’t want to take anything away from Elliott, a sweetheart of a guy with a very nice voice, but I don’t follow him at all anymore because after awhile, all the melisma kind of got to me, and not in a good way. I’m a little worried about that with DA, quite frankly. It’s like a beautiful woman who wears too much make-up, when she doesn’t really need it at all. Sometimes it looks great, but every day? DA’s voice is so beautiful and pure that I wish he would just sing it straight sometimes. Do you suppose that’s why some people are beginning to complaining that all his songs sound alike?

Miss Scarlett on April 30, 2008 at 12:18 pm
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dh (#340) – Where did you hear about DA having a William Morris agent? Please share.

Miss Scarlett – I’m certainly not implying that DA should be Elliott Yamin, just that he hopefully will be able to demonstrate his artistry like Elliott instead of becoming a manufactured boy band singer. I just worry that TPTB are going to turn him into something he’s not. David is incredibly talented both as a singer and a songwriter. He needs the freedom to show those skills to the world. I definitely wish him all the success he desires, but I don’t want to see him achieve it by sacrificing who he is as an artist. I don’t think that would be what he would want. As much as I love his music, I would hate knowing that he was unhappy singing and doing things just to please the masses.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 12:31 pm
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Josie – can you give me the link to Richard’s interview about David’s arrangements on idol. I can’t find it at fanblast.

daisawesome – You are AWESOME.. like Randy would say.. I feel ya dawg!

ealbino on April 30, 2008 at 12:32 pm
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ITTO, I’m not too worried that TPTB will turn him into something he was never meant to be. Knowing what I know about DA, he is one of those “to thine own self be true” kind of guys. He has already demonstrated that in his very short life. How many 17-year-olds do you know that have as clear of a picture of themselves as DA does?

Miss Scarlett on April 30, 2008 at 12:36 pm
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Angels… lend me your ears for a moment.

From the very start, we all want DA to win the title. We are thrilled of imagining him in Nokia Theater with all the confettis showered over him. We enjoyed our ODD … and we fought long and hard to keep DA on the winning path.

Now, I can see that some are starting to say it’s okay if he won’t win. For as long as he gets to the Finale.

I don’t want to put a Medical Bulletin about it. Let me just put it this way. What you are doing is mentally conditioning yourselves to the possibility that he won’t win, so that, if indeed he won’t, you will spare yourselves of the heartaches.

Personally, I still believe that DA will win. On May 21st, if the title goes to the other one, I will face my depression head on. I will cry, I will be broken hearted, probably I will take a vacation from work for a week. But I will continue to believe that DA will be the winner.

Yes Angels, no mental conditioning for me just to save myself from the heartaches. DA will win this thing. Period.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 12:39 pm
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David Archuleta is my American Idol. I will vote for him so that he goes as far as he can on his show. I love his voice and how it makes me feel. I love to see a 17 year old up there on the stage growing both as a person and in voice. I love to hear how is voice is maturing and to see his confidence. This is one great kid. He wanted to be on American Idol and I trust that it will be a wonderful stepping stone for him. He will have a contract no matter who wins. I hope he has fun, makes enough money to support taking his voice in any direction he pleases.
Vote, vote, vote for David.

collegemom on April 30, 2008 at 12:48 pm
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I would love to see him win, so I’m not hanging crepe at all, but I don’t think one can go wrong by following the old adage of “hope for the best, prepare for the worst.”

Miss Scarlett on April 30, 2008 at 12:49 pm
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matrix63 – While I perfectly respect your sentiments, I don’t think that anyone here does not want to see David win…quite on the contrary! I desperately hope he does win and will do all I can to make it happen. I can’t speak for all other fans of David, but I get the sense this is where they are coming from as well. I’m merely suggesting that at the end of the day, if it doesn’t happen, I personally am not going to make myself sick over it because at the end of the day, this is only a TV show and win or lose, David will be just fine. How do I know this? Well, I just got done watching this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu4UyKpZ1Vg

And hearing how the people closest to David constantly talk about how incredible music comes so naturally to him, there’s no doubt in my mind that the best is yet to come, even far beyond the AI crown. That little snippet that Richard plays of the song David composed actually gave me chills. Chills! And it was only about 5 seconds of the song. David’s definitely been holding out on us, so while he is currently forced to live within the confines of other artist’s songs, I personally can’t wait to see what he does with his own.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 12:52 pm
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#350 – Matrix: well said. DA FTELW!!!

My ODD continues to grow!

tawnilady on April 30, 2008 at 12:53 pm
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Can only post for a second.. i couldn’t even catch up with all the posts…

I love love his versions from last night.. i think he did an awesome job! I am hoping for a studio version of sweet caroline, personally. I was a little anxious earlier, but there’s just no way he’ll be in trouble tonight.. NO way.

Matrix I’m with you… DJ will go all the way, and win this whole thing.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 12:54 pm
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Angelfire, I just now caught your comment about bring back the “Church Slacks,” #95 above. I think I was so POd last night I couldn’t see straight.

So funny. Thanks.

Let’s go, Church Slacks!!!

KH on April 30, 2008 at 12:57 pm
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Church Slacks #98 above. Sorry.

KH on April 30, 2008 at 12:58 pm
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Hugs to all you angels-loving all your posts!

I would love to see SC as the studio version as well, because he had sooo much fun with that one. And so did I! But you all know I will be happy with either.

Matrix-WPN-we will all have severe and I do mean severe withdrawals when AI ends…but please keep in mind that it’s just one step closer to hearing more of David’s music, not just what he’s forced to sing.

tawnilady-I hear you-my ODD continues to grow and I really see no end to it soon!

E-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu4UyKpZ1Vg this is one of those interviews that sends chills up and down your spine and makes you feel warm and fuzzy.

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 1:01 pm
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Idolfan1199 #263 & goboywonder #265 – yes, I live 10 miles from Tilden Park and bike up there regularly. Are you in Bay Area, too?

It has been my concern all along that David would try too hard to please his fans and lose himself. He seems to put everyone’s needs and wants above his own and try hard to make everyone happy. Our expectation, while out of our love of him and wanting him to succeed, might actually become a burden that he has to carry. I am feeling less concerned now after seeing him having fun last night. Nothing more important than he is being happy and enjoying this whole process.

He is only 17 and still developing. Being at AI is just one of his life experience. The result of this competition will not make or break him, but the journey he takes and people he touches will strengthen him, wins or not. AI will be an event that he will remember, 50 years from now with millions of fans still following him, as one of opportunity he has to connect with people around the world. We are all winner out this silly entertainment show because of the connection David Archuleta makes with us.

bike2tilden on April 30, 2008 at 1:03 pm
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bike2-you are a rockstar. Thank you-that post is sheer brilliance!

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 1:06 pm
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bike2tilden-

“It has been my concern all along that David would try too hard to please his fans and lose himself. He seems to put everyone’s needs and wants above his own and try hard to make everyone happy. Our expectation, while out of our love of him and wanting him to succeed, might actually become a burden that he has to carry. I am feeling less concerned now after seeing him having fun last night. Nothing more important than he is being happy and enjoying this whole process.”
_______________________

Yep. That’s exactly it. David needs to be who he is. We can will him to win all we want, but this is ultimately his journey. We can do our part (and we should) by voting like crazy for him, but we also need to trust him to do what he feels is best for him.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 1:10 pm
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ITTO – Thanks for the link. And I too respect your opinion.

So DA has songs in the storage room for us to enjoy after AI, win or lose. Okay then, since DA would just be fine even if he loses, why the hell should I work so hard to make him win?

I better just go back to work, watch AI on Tuesdays, vote a couple. Doesn’t matter anymore if DA will lose. He will just be fine anyway.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 1:13 pm
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Josie – I have to borrow your line ” he is only 17″. Thanks for being here to keep us sane.

bike2tilden on April 30, 2008 at 1:14 pm
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matrix-don’t give up on everything though. You should keep doing whatever you do that makes YOU feel good about the whole thing.

Come on, give me a smile…

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 1:15 pm
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matrix63: Bravo, and I second your excellent post #350.

I have noticed this shift the last few days and want to say: Enjoy, vote, and have faith in what we do (vote) and what David has and will do with his life and singing career moving forward. I really enjoyed David last night and kinda liked how he gave it his all and had fun. He reminds me of Judy and Micky having fun in their movies together in the 40’s and they both did pretty well.

I also had busy signals for the first 10 minutes on both numbers and only got in 4 votes during that period. I was able to pull 1,680 or so votes with a cell and landline, and my partner got in 480 texts and about 570 calls for DJA on our home fax line so a good night here.

Does anyone know how Zabasearch actually knows the text, cell and landline votes?

Josie: You were so right last night in telling me that I would really enjoy “America” I LOVED IT!

Everyone seems to really have voted their tails off last night so DJA should be just fine.

timbot on April 30, 2008 at 1:16 pm
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Zabasearch (for the seond week) states that David Cook received the most phone and text votes? How do they obtain that data? Is it garbage or maybe true?

timbot on April 30, 2008 at 1:18 pm
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matrix63 –

“Okay then, since DA would just be fine even if he loses, why the hell should I work so hard to make him win?”
_________

C’mon now. You are making silly assumptions with comments like that.

I work hard to make DJ win because I honestly think he deserves it. Never once have I said otherwise. I would appreciate you not trying to imply that I’m saying we shouldn’t put our heart and soul into voting for him. I absolutely think that we should.

Don’t play like that.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 1:24 pm
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matrix63- speaking for myself. While I don’t care much about the end result, my support of DA and devotion of 2 full hours is stronger than ever. Voting for him like crazy is what I can do. Whether David wins or not is, however, something I can’t control. I just wish him the very best and do my part as a diehard fan.

bike2tilden on April 30, 2008 at 1:24 pm
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timbot – I agree.. how the hell does Zaba know who got the most phone and text votes? Did they see all cell phone bills or do they work at Idol?

Josie – thanks for the link.. Richard was wonderful on the piano and the snippet of what David wrote gave me goosebumps.

matrix – we love you.. pls do what your heart leads you to do and the rest will take care of itself. DAFTW!!

ealbino on April 30, 2008 at 1:25 pm
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Momma Josie – Please let us keep the spirit of winning alive. That’s my motivation. These comforting words like … DA will just be fine… should be reserved after the Finale if he doesn’t get the title. In the meantime, our focus is the gold. Let us not settle for the silver yet. Not yet. Hugs to you. Sorry, I don’t know how to paste a smiley.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 1:25 pm
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timbot…
zabasearch was wrong last week.. they said syesha had the lowest votes and would go home.. but after the show, they switched their “prediction” to say carly would go. they are NOT accurate. so, i wouldn’t even put credence on dc getting the most, since they can’t even get who is last. same with dial idol.. it’ll be interesting who DOEs go home though.. b/c dial idol has syesha on the top!!! go figure!

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 1:29 pm
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ITTO # 362 – I did not put that phrase in your name. I made sure I wrote that in another paragraph to ensure that I am not personally referring to you. But if somehow you think I wrote that for you, I’m very sorry.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 1:29 pm
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bike2-it seems to me that people do forget he is just 17 years old. He’s “just barely started” in this business and his raw talent is undeniable. There is no stopping him now that’s for sure! Pandora’s Box has been opened

Tim- just a word about zabasearch – I don’t believe there is any concrete way to garner the voting information. They would have to have some way to tap into my landline and I’m pretty sure they don’t. Also, they have no way of knowing how many text msgs were sent. They change their predictions as they see fit and it’s all very deceiving.

Just keep voting for Nugget and keep enjoying his gift of music!!

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 1:31 pm
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#368, i agree..
even though he’ll do well after the show, no matter if he wins or not.. i think he deserves to win, and i feel like his relative.. i love him that much and just want him to win that badly. so, my voting and my intensity for him grows every day. just like a mother would be happy if their child did their best, and to be happy, she would still want their child to win if they were in a competition.. if they don’t, then they’ll still love them…. but in this case, i still, deep down, just want the win for him so badly b/c i think he deserves it.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 1:32 pm
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matrix, you may be right about mentally preparing us for a let down, at least in part. And you know we are not flagging one bit in our support in voting. And we ALL will cry our eyes out and scream and yell if he wins. That’s our goal!

But if the stars are aligned so that DC wins and DA is second (that’s the only place I’ll accept) he will still be fine and there will be a little less pressure on him that there might have been otherwise. Maybe it’s my mother-bear protective instinct that makes me say that.

archu_adorable on April 30, 2008 at 1:33 pm
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Josie, on a personal note, we need you here! We have missed you lately and are happy to see your name and positive comments wherever they appear. And friends – we are all on the same side!!

*Sweet e-family! Good times never felt so good!*

archu_adorable on April 30, 2008 at 1:37 pm
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matrix63 – No harm done.

I just think we all should be a little careful about assuming that people who express their confidence that win or lose, David will outlast AI, don’t still have the strong will to vote for him like crazy in order to see him win.

We all want the same goal.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 1:39 pm
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#375 archu,
i have the same attitude as you…

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 1:40 pm
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matrix, I agree with you on post 350. I think I am subconsciously preparing myself in case our DA does NOT win. However, I am voting as hard as ever and want nothing more than that confetti raining down on him at the Nokia Theater. Imagine the joy! DA for the win and I will take no less. I know he will be successful regardless, but I’ll be battling it out to the end.

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 1:50 pm
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archieangel, i think this will make us all a little more determined, more or less.. right? i mean, mentally i am preparing if he doesn’t win.. but physically i am going to do ALL i can for the win.. i know it’s possible to turn the tides, seriously.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 1:53 pm
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matrix-MATRIX!! here’s a smiley

and here’s hugs and kisses – x o

and David Nugget is very lucky to have you as a fan. You’re passionate and that’s a good thing!

xo

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 1:55 pm
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America is out for download on itunes.. didnt read back to see if it was mentioned.

Also I’ve voting harder than before!

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 1:56 pm
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Yes Virginia, I agree. In fact, I’m getting another GoPhone and registering it for the West Coast so I can vote from it next week. Don’t care how tired I’ll be, if it’s going to make a difference for our Archie, then I’ll do it.

Plus look at all of us rallying together here, on Yahoo, and across the boards. I think as a group, the Archies/Arch Angels are more determined than ever. We just have to follow through and make it happen.

DA FTMFW!!!!!

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 1:57 pm
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I voted myself to exhaustion last night. When my time was up, I got online to chat. I never do any of those things, and, frankly, it isn’t like me.

That’s how much I want Archie to win this.

KH on April 30, 2008 at 1:57 pm
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Hey All,

Last night’s show really drained me. I wanted to come through the screen and get in Paula’s face when she was telling David she wished he was happy like before. If she cared soooo much pull the poor David’s happiness take him aside but don’t humiliate him in front of 30 million.
ALSO THINKING ABOUT STARTING A PETITION TO TELL HER TO SIT DOWN AND STOP DANCING AROUND LIKE A FOOL WHEN THE CONTESTANTS ARE SINGING. WE ALL KNOW YOU USED TO BE A DANCER. MAYBE IF YOU PAID ATTENTION TO THE SINGING YOU WOULD HAVE A CLUE WHAT’S GOING ON. PAULA ABDUL HAS JUMPED THE SHARK AND THEN SOME

fluffy10 on April 30, 2008 at 1:57 pm
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ArchieAngel, good idea!!! Wow. Thanks.

KH on April 30, 2008 at 1:57 pm
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archu_ thank you- I love being here with all you guys-you are my eFamily!

One thing positive that came out of Paula’s mouth was that she said she loves him -twice. So regardless of what she said to any other contestant, she loves David. (how can you not)

So I don’t believe that the judges are purposely undermining David A. JMHO

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 2:04 pm
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after listing to sweet caroline again i didn’t find it to be that good , not to say it was bad , it was just too baladly , i think he over did it a lil bit. i don’t know maybe im just used to the orignal ver of sweet caroline it just sounds werid coming from david.

abercrombieco2 on April 30, 2008 at 2:05 pm
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Momma Josie – thanks for the hugs and smiley.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 2:07 pm
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abercrombieco2 – did you watch him singing it or just audio? You need visual to enjoy that song. I watch him smile and reach his hand out singing “touching me, touching you..”, and I want to reach my hand out to him too.

bike2tilden on April 30, 2008 at 2:11 pm
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matrix – I realized I didn’t actually show you how to do a smiley- so here you go:

type a : (colon) and without a space type ) and you have a smiley

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 2:11 pm
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archieangel – That’s the spirit lady! That motivates me. Woohoo! DA for the win!

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 2:12 pm
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abercrombieco2 – I didn’t think Sweet Caroline was too bad at all. It wasn’t David’s best performance, but I thought he did a pretty good job with yet again a rather sucky theme. Sorry, but there are few people who can sing Neil Diamond songs well. None of the contestants pulled it off last night.

My vote would be to have a week of the contestants performing a song they’ve composed themselves. I know it would never happen, but THAT would rock my world.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 2:12 pm
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Momma Josie –

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 2:13 pm
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Momma Josie – Yes, I did it! Smiley here I come. LOL.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 2:14 pm
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Did anyone love that pose/look/thing he did with his head at the begining of America?
after ‘everywhere around the world’

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 2:14 pm
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Get happy – read this:

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2008/04/did-jason-castr.html

Tuesday’s show again reaffirmed that David Cook and David Archuleta are likely to be the last two singers standing.

Have fun!

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 2:15 pm
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When Paula talks about how unhappy he is and how she wishes he was like he was before i think she’s in a backhanded way perpetuating the stage dad rumors and worse i’m sad to think he may be unhappy and have too much pressure on him.

fluffy10 on April 30, 2008 at 2:21 pm
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i didn’t say it was bad i just thought it sounded werid, my friends are boston red soxs fans and listin to that song alot , even though i’m not a soxs fan i’ve been forced to listin to it alot. so im just used to hearing the orignal ver. it seemed like he tried to make it more into a ballad / pop song. but i agree this isn’t really the best theme week i thought it was going to be alot beter then it turned out to be. i don’t kno personaly i accually thought he could have done beter with that song. ill have to give the studio ver a listin to see if he changed it up a lil bit there.

abercrombieco2 on April 30, 2008 at 2:23 pm
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Ah, frogcooke-I haven’t obsessed enough over that performance yet-I don’t know what head pose you’re talking about!! But you can believe I will be 6:00 pm tonight

fluffy-when did Paula talk about how unhappy he is???

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 2:23 pm
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fluffy,
omg you’re reading my mind. i can’t stand her dancing during the singing.. it just looks REEEEEdiculous. what is she trying to prove? she’s supposed to be judging, not dancing!

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 2:24 pm
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abercrombie-I have been a die hard Red Sox fan for over 40 years and I’ve been listening to SC daily during baseball season, and trust me, David’s rendition could be sung at our games any day of the week.

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 2:25 pm
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right at the begining XD It’ll give you something to obsess about… lol

I dont remember her saying anything about him being unhappy. I saw it as she was just reinforcing he was having fun and likes to see him have fun.

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 2:26 pm
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LOL Virginia-maybe she’s drugged or something – she was a train wreck last night!

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 2:26 pm
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after the second song… she said she wanted him to be happy like he was before, she used the word savant. he looked really upset when she said like he didn’t know what to say….

fluffy10 on April 30, 2008 at 2:27 pm
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Dang straight Josie. DA for fenway! <3

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 2:27 pm
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well she said fun like before and to me that’s the same thing

fluffy10 on April 30, 2008 at 2:27 pm
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she said like the savant and then mumbled something unintelligable

fluffy10 on April 30, 2008 at 2:28 pm
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SAvant was used as a compliment I do believe, or at least thats what she intended, she was echoing Neil’s prodigy statement.

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 2:29 pm
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fluffy-she was rather inaudible last night wasn’t she? Anyway, I truly believe she adores him (as they all do) and in her possible drug-induced state, she was trying to compliment him. Wasn’t it a mess last night??

Think about all the mentors and what they’ve said about DA…all very good and extremely positive. Like we didn’t already know

archieangel-you spamming?

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 2:32 pm
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Can somebody please confirm reports that next week will be a “free week” – no themes? Is this true or not? If so, I would love to hear DA sing the full version of “Heaven”.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 2:35 pm
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Yeah Josie, they’ve all been singing praises about DA. They definately see in him what we do. His musical sense is way beyond his years. Only thing probably holding him back is his not yet fully matured voice.

He was born to do exactly what he’s doing.

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 2:36 pm
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I do believe she loves David and she has said many positive things…. but trust me on this one.

okay i’ll move on!!!!!!!!!!!

fluffy10 on April 30, 2008 at 2:38 pm
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I think David did awesome last night (especially considering the crappy theme) He definitely made the most of what was on offer. LOVE LOVE LOVED seeing him so happy and having fun. During Sweet Caroline He was definitely having a little flirt with the mosh pit there and when he did the little head bopping thing I kinda bounced up and down on my chair and clapped (something I never thought I’d do as I usually laugh at people that interact with a screen in that way like when my dad watches rugby) I was just so excited to see him that way again he just seemed so, well, happy. I was surprised to find that I really enjoyed America because I’ve always thought it was a crappy song but it’s actually good with the added David effect.
Well I hope everybody’s still going to vote there behinds off as I will cry if David doesn’t win even though yes I know he is going to be a star regardless it’s just that I don’t want to see him having to put on a brave face and watch someone else crowned. On results nights he is always so scared and then when he’s told he’s safe there is that look of such utter relief do we really want to see what he looks like when he’s being told that he isn’t.

LuvnugsRarofan on April 30, 2008 at 2:41 pm
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fluffy10 – Have mercy on Paula. She needs compassion and sympathy in her darkest hours. Last night probably she forgot to take her medications, I pity her.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 2:42 pm
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ITTO #328 FTW.

I’ve actually gone a little bit farther… I’m actually hoping David does not win. I think it will be much easier on him and ultimately better for his career if he doesn’t have to deal with all the extra responsibilities–particularly press and appearance events which he clearly does not relish–that being the winner entails.

If Archie was closer to Cookie’s age it would be a very different set of circumstances indeed.

IdolFamily on April 30, 2008 at 2:43 pm
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matrix, check MJ’s, they say it’s the songs that shaped Rock N roll for next week. I’d post the link but I’m spamming. Haha Josie, I guess I try to post too many links or something in my enthusiasm!

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 2:44 pm
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Hi Archies/Arch Angels! I’m so proud of David–he was the bright point in the trainwreck that was last night. We love you Archie!

maddiejogirl on April 30, 2008 at 2:45 pm
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Songs that shaped rock and roll… will be interesting. I can see Cookie doing good…

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 2:47 pm
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fluffy-just one more little thing though-it’s also very apparent that she has an unhealthy obsession for DC-which is good I guess cuz I’d have to be the mother lioness if she felt that way about LN

Luvnugs! Hi- I love this sentence and it’s exactly how I interpreted it: “During Sweet Caroline He was definitely having a little flirt with the mosh pit there”…

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 2:48 pm
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Oh my goodness!!! … we sure are beating up on ourselves …

Let’s try not to overthink what path David should best follow … we have to give him a chance to try and make the most of the path as American Idol … we have nothing to fear but fear itself.

I don’t know if I’m making any sense to anyone … but how can anyone deny him the rightful title of our True American Idol and not give him that chance to shine and prove that his true persona will come shining thru it all (and I mean really shine thru in this shallow industry) and beat out all these producers and money grubbing hands … I feel he can rise above it all, if we only give him that chance and fight for him now … David, for the WIN!!! and nothing but the WIN!!!!

MomWithODD on April 30, 2008 at 2:51 pm
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Josie #425 yep and wasnt it lovely to see him doing that. I think he’s showing us more of his personality each week. last night he showed us that allthough he is a good boy he’s also fun and flirty too.

LuvnugsRarofan on April 30, 2008 at 2:54 pm
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#421 idolfamily,
what’s interesting is a lot of folks at mjs is saying they don’t want dc to win (not sure if they’re just saying it in jest)… they think this show has no credibility and that dj will be the better fit (it’s an insult, basically).

i don’t know if it’ll mean they’ll vote less next week.. i’m thinking probably not. nobody REALLY wnats their favorite to lose, do they?

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 2:54 pm
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there were quite a few dc fans voicing the same opinion on the general AI board about him better not winning..

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 2:56 pm
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archieangel – Thanks. So it’s songs that shaped Rock & Roll. Too early to speculate what songs he will be singing.

frogcooke #424 – I agree. I can see Cookie doing great next week. Another standing ovation from Randy maybe.

IdolFamily #421 – If DC wins, and DA will just be 2nd, will it guarantee us that the shark-like hungry press/media will spare DA? Because if it’s guaranteed that DA will have a peaceful life if he is only 2nd to DC, then I’ll be fine to see the confettis on DC.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 2:59 pm
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MomWithODD #426 – Wow. Well said. I absolutely agree with you.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 3:02 pm
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Last nigth my familly was be able to pull approx. 8,000 votes (may be more!). I hate when people attack this shy boy. Can anybody email me DJ-phone tutorial jcrev@verizon.net. Thanks

People just vote…vote, more!

JC on April 30, 2008 at 3:02 pm
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JC – Warm welcome and congratulations for a job well done. 8,000 votes??? Wow. That’s what you call dedication and commitment. I’m very proud of you and your family.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 3:07 pm
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MomwithODD, YAY!!!! That’s the spirit!!!!

JC, I will e-mail you as soon as I get off work – the tutorial is being updated at the moment. Great job on the votes – that’s AWESOME!!!

DA FTW and NOTHING LESS!!!!!!

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 3:09 pm
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IdolFamily #421 – My voting goal has been getting him to final so that he has this whole experience. I do occasionally think it will be a blessing for him if he does not have the winner title after the show. There are other things in life that’s worth exploring at his age. The contractual obligation that comes with AI winner title may prohibit him in other development that’s critical in life as a whole, such as education.

Like Virgina5 said, I feel like his relative (the aunt he will never meet). I think of him more than just a contestant in a competition whom I like and root for but a person whose wellbeing I care very deeply about. He is an exceptional person, beautiful in and out. He really deserves the best the world can offer. And “the best” to him must be by his own definition and not others’.

Sorry, Angels, for being so sentimental today. Not sure what hit me.

bike2tilden on April 30, 2008 at 3:09 pm
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**hugs to all you angels**

Just a quick drive by to say….
I am so proud of David, I loved his performances, his smiles, his two uptempo songs, his interaction with the audience and he looked smokin’ hot too, just love him in darker colors **sigh** love love love him!!!!

matrix #355
“On May 21st, if the title goes to the other one, I will face my depression head on. I will cry, I will be broken hearted, probably I will take a vacation from work for a week”

Awe matrix, isn’t it amazing how we grown adults can love this kid so much, that if we are faced with sadness of his losing, that we would feel the need to take time off of work to cope with the pain.

I’ve already booked the time off myself for the finale wed-fri. I know no matter what happens, no matter the outcome, I will be in an emotional state and won’t function rationally.

I love David James Archuleta that much!

Shelly on April 30, 2008 at 3:13 pm
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bike #435..
but do you think that even if he places 2nd or 3rd, hat he’ll be able to go back to school? i’m thinking, he probably will not.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 3:15 pm
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Ah listening on repeat..

Reaching ouuutt.. Touching meeeee.. Touching yoouuuuu…

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 3:15 pm
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I’m not surprised that Cook’s fans are saying the same thing about him doing better if he doesn’t win. I expected them to feel the same way, and probably sooner. For a rocker it’s cooler to not win, a la Daughtry.

KH on April 30, 2008 at 3:16 pm
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you guys are awesome.. matrix, shelly.. willing to take work off so we can go crazy w/the voting and celebrating. i love how we can share such strong love and support for one person that we have never even met… i’ve seriously never experienced this degree of fandom for anybody before.. so this is opening up a whole new world for me, and i’m SO glad it is DJ at the center of our attention… nobody deserves it more! i just hope he continues to feel the love and support from his fan well after this is over… i know he wants this so bad, and to have a successful singing career. we have to keep the love for him forever!

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 3:19 pm
441

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. All these finalists have to put up with people picking them apart and second-guessing everything. David Archuleta deserves to be the American Idol. Like a highschool track star who goes on to State Finals, the Olympics, whatever, David has been training for this for his whole life. He loves to sing for himself. He loves to sing to us and for us. Not every song is great for every personh at all times. I loved some of David Cook’s songs but do not like the light-flashing singing – like his slower ones. None of them should be expected to be able to pull off in 7 days time a watered-down 1.5 minute version of ANY song. I am voting for David Archuleta because I love his voice and after all the songs and the great things on Youtube (including 1000 miles and his younger songs like Joyful, Joyful and everything in between as his voice grows up), I think he is the image of what an American Idol should be and I will vote nonstop as long as he is there.

collegemom on April 30, 2008 at 3:21 pm
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#426
“Let’s try not to overthink what path David should best follow … we have to give him a chance to try and make the most of the path as American Idol … we have nothing to fear but fear itself.”

I like that! How about more slogans!
Give me Archuleta or give me death!

BTW, I was completely perplexed after last nights show. I really didn’t know what to think of it, but I gotta tell ya…the more I listen to Archie’s two songs, the more I’m diggin’ em!

Vikilee on April 30, 2008 at 3:23 pm
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Virginia5 – I don’t know. But I hope he will have less spotlights on him and live more in private if he chooses to. I wish he has choice and not force by circustanaces.

It may sound like I am contradicting myself, I do agree with MomWithODD #426 that he deserves the chance to win. Opportunity is most important gift one can give to others. That’s why I am voting and getting my relatives to vote for him.

bike2tilden on April 30, 2008 at 3:24 pm
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bike2tilden – If you believe that losing the title to DC would be more of a blessing to DA, then I’m with you. I too want the best for DA, and I thought before that winning the title is the best for him. After reading your post #435, I’m convinced that DA should not win. He will have more freedom, less responsibility, less media attention, and yes, he can go back to Murray High School and finish his studies. Then he can pursue his other dream of becoming an ENT doctor. Oh, I will be at his clinic even just for a simple strep throat.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 3:28 pm
445

This show used to be about singing and music. I don’t really view it so much that way anymore. I think after David this is my last season watching.

David IS music. David loves to sing for all the right reasons. He is so beyond this show it’s “CRAZY”.

Maybe if AI got back to the basics, people might actually enjoy watching and appreciate David for the unbelievable talent that he IS and IS going to be (with AI win or not).

thatboycansing on April 30, 2008 at 3:28 pm
446

Angels, I am so glad we are together in hopes for the best of DA. After having a panic attack with those DI numbers last night, I actually thought about what it might be like for him not to win. This is the first that I’ve even considered it a possibility. I voted my butt off and I hope I did my part to get DA to the final 3 for his homecoming. I am now at peace knowing that if he doesn’t win, we will still be able to enjoy that wonderful voice of his because he’ll be writing songs like the one we heard on youtube w/ Richard. I know that many have said that if he had more life experience, it would only add to the depth of his music and lyrics. But I am hoping (and I know it’s a selfish wish) that he doesn’t wait too long before putting out his music for us fans. The day after the finale will already give me withdrawals.
**Anyways, here’s to a good day for all of us and to our Archie Angel himself on results night!**

chelley on April 30, 2008 at 3:29 pm
447

bike2tilden – I feel really protective of him, too, so you are in good company. Like you said, he’s a beautiful person, inside and out. I only wish him the absolute best in whatever he wishes to do.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 3:30 pm
448

matrix, archieangel, bike, vikilee … I’m glad I made sense to someone! I really do believe in David and what he brings to us all … let’s give him every opportunity we can everbody!!! DA FTW!!!

On another thought … Hey maybe last night’s flubb by Paula (which by the way beats out any missed lyrics by any contestant ) will mean less pimping of DC … now that everyone knows the games being played by AI … not that we didn’t know it all along … but now it’s out!!!

MomWithODD on April 30, 2008 at 3:31 pm
449

Matrix, I think he might be to the point already where he might not be able to go back to school normally. Probably will have tutors.

I’m all for giving him the oppertunity to win. What happens will happen. But will do my best in seeing he gets there.

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 3:31 pm
450

BTW, I have mixed feelings about the “cursed” #2 spot. AI still has SOME restraints on them. Now #3 does not—but it doesn’t gaurentee an album either.

chelley on April 30, 2008 at 3:33 pm
451

frogcooke – I think David would be perfectly fine to go back to Murray HS. It might be good for him, actually. I don’t think it’s going to happen though.

Chelley – Even if David ends up at #3, I’m convinced he’ll produce an album. I’ve said it before, if BMG passes on him, I can guarantee there will be 20 other labels lined up behind them. I just don’t think BMG would be that stupid.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 3:36 pm
452

Recruitment Message:

Are all of you die hard Archies in the Yahoo Group??? i never can figure out who is who there

fluffy10 on April 30, 2008 at 3:45 pm
453

I think he would be fine going back too.. I just dont see it happening..

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 3:45 pm
454

Hmmm. . . winning sure didn’t hurt Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood.

Miss Scarlett on April 30, 2008 at 3:46 pm
455

Me thinks that MomwithOdd is a very clever girl!

You are right about Paula’s flubb being worse than someone’s missed lyrics. Good point!

Vikilee on April 30, 2008 at 3:47 pm
456

LOL, If Archie goes back to school and I was one of his teachers, I would make up some excuse for him to sing to our class each week. Just because…

ok, I know that was random, I’m daydreaming outloud-LOL

chelley on April 30, 2008 at 3:48 pm
457

#284 Miss Scarlett, Please let cooler heads prevale. I repeat, ANYONE, should feel free and should make valid critiques on the public forums. I never said and do not think that everyone who come to David’s thread should necessarily think he’s the best. What I am saying is What is the intent behind the comments. If it is to gloat over another contestants performances then that is not appreciated. Go to that person’s thread and have at it. So it I like JC and DA, then when I am in JC’s thread it’s all about him and vice versa. If I am curious about DC and what’s being said about him, then I might go read only, or if I think he did especially great(Billy Jean), then I give him his props. But I do not leave disparaging comments about him. His fans LOVE him and it would be futile to try to change their minds, as it is with the Angels. I’m just saying let’s respect fans rights to like and enjoy whomever they choose. “Life’s to short for fussin’ and fightin’ my friend”. Surly WE CAN WORK IT OUT!

goboywonder on April 30, 2008 at 3:49 pm
458

Flashback Angels!

When DA was told by Simon suspensefully that he made it to Top 24, I remember Simon saying something like his age is a serious concern, because of what could possibly happen in AI.

In retrospect, I believe that Simon foresaw the eventual winning of DA, and he wanted to tell DA to be ready for it and everything that comes with it. The fame, the attention, the hectic schedules, the paparazzi.

Just my humble opinion, the moment DA auditioned for AI and worked hard to be where he is now, without a doubt he already prepared himself for anything that goes with being a celebrity.

I want DA to win because I want him to prove to the entertainment business that we can have a young celebrity who will be scandal-free, clean, and a good role model for the youth.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 3:51 pm
459

Guys, is it too early to think of next week’s song choices:

http://www.rockhall.com/exhibithighlights/500-songs/

There is a lot on this list…

chelley on April 30, 2008 at 3:53 pm
460

Goboywonder, I don’t understand your post. What part of my message did you miss?

Miss Scarlett on April 30, 2008 at 3:53 pm
461

So I looked at MJ’s at the supposed song selection for next week (I know, I know–I’m getting ahead of myself), but there are a lot of good possibilities for him. I don’t think those selections would be nearly as restrictive as the the past 4 theme weeks.

Man! He better make it through tonight or I’ll be ticked.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 3:54 pm
462

matrix63 #444 – I hope my previous posts re wanting the best for David came across well. Singing is his passion and love. He is pursuing a career with music now. And we are here supporting him with voting so that he has added chance to reach one of his goals in life. It just that he has power to stir up the protective mama bear in me with his angelic face and personality that I sometimes forget he is probably strong and mature to handle most challenges with a supporting team he has.

bike2tilden on April 30, 2008 at 3:54 pm
463

OMG, Billy Joel’s “Just the Way You Are” is on that list…

kill me now…

chelley on April 30, 2008 at 3:55 pm
464

If you’re talking about Demi, she DID have a cool head, and I defended her as such. Are you saying that only the core people on this thread—the diehards, if you will—have a right to let in who they want to let in? Are you saying that as a DA fan, I don’t have the right to engage in conversation a non-DA fan on this thread? Where exactly would you like me to go? Don’t answer that. I think I know.

Miss Scarlett on April 30, 2008 at 3:59 pm
465

I hope David doesn’t do that song, chelley (#463). He needs to go soulful because that’s his strong suit. Lots of good Motown stuff on there that he’d be able to knock out of the park.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 4:01 pm
466

MomWithODD & Vikelee – I never wanted to bring up the “missed the lyrics” issue … but lucky for that contestant, Paula’s infamous incoherence saved his day! Are we on the same page here?

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 4:02 pm
467

what songs do you suggest, ITTO?

chelley on April 30, 2008 at 4:03 pm
468

Omg,i still cant get over “Sweet Caroline”….ackkk! Archie’s flirting with the moshpit like crazy… DA is growing up! WOO HOO! He’s lip-smackingly gorgeous! And the way he sang it make me even more happier!!!His voice so Invigoratingly sexy and special!!! LOVE THE BEAMING SMILE IN THE END. AWWWWWWWW. I AM IN LOVE.

Xenophilius on April 30, 2008 at 4:06 pm
469

matrix63 – post 458 about Simon – I think you’re right. Shelly and I were discussing a few weeks back how when the judges were determining who to put into the top 24 and looking at the Polaroids, Simon picked one up and said “I’d bet my life on this one” or something like that. We concluded that we were pretty sure he was referring to David.

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 4:07 pm
470

OK, I completely flip-flopped after Luvnugs post. I do NOT want to see David’s face if he comes in #2. Never ever ever. Let’s not let that happen, PLEASE. I just want him to really know and understand how loved he is.

About life after Idol: He wants to sing. It’s like this last weekend – so he missed prom, but he’s in the top 5 on AI – that is what he wants. If he didn’t want it, he wouldn’t have tried out. I don’t think he will be having much of a normal life after all. He needs and wants to share his gift.

archu_adorable on April 30, 2008 at 4:10 pm
471

bike2tilden #462 – Of course it came across well. Your point actually makes sense. I can tell you are a very doting, protective mother and for that I perfectly understand why there’s a part of you that says DA should not win. It’s like having a son who wants to play basketball but you don’t want him to because he might get injured. Or having a beautiful daughter who won in the state beauty pageant but you don’t want her to win Miss America title because you fear she might not be able to handle the responsibilities that go with it. I perfectly get your point. Your kids must be very lucky to have you.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 4:14 pm
472

chelley (#467) – One that really stands out to me would be:

“You Send Me” – Sam Cooke (but I like the Aretha arrangement much, much better)
“Stand By Me” – Ben E. King

I think he could floor the audience with a minimalist version of “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” but then again, I had heard that Clay Aiken did this in the second season. Is that right? If so, then he probably shouldn’t do it.

Also, while I know he could never get away with singing it because of the maturity factor, I think David would kill (in a good way), “The Thrill Is Gone.”

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 4:16 pm
473

Does this happen to anybody else? The first 10 or so times I hear DJ sing – like Sweet Caroline – I don’t hear or see anything but him. After about the 15th time, I start to hear the screams. Did you HEAR the screams on *Sweet Caroline?* Constant hysteria before, during and after. I knew the girls would be going nuts but I really couldn’t filter it for awhile. And he was so smiling and flirting – WAY TO GO DJ! I have a feeling this song will be HUGE!

Give me David or give me Death!

archu_adorable on April 30, 2008 at 4:16 pm
474

Ugh…I meant two songs, not one!

And he must, must, must stay far away from Don McLean’s “American Pie.”

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 4:20 pm
475

ITTO, I’m going to check out your choices right now. I’m not familiar w/ Aretha’s version.

chelley on April 30, 2008 at 4:20 pm
476

archu_adorable – LOL. On post #380 you said DA coming 2nd to DC is acceptable to you, then post #470, you are saying that should never happen. I guess you can’t stand imagining DA with that defeated look on May 21st. Am I right?

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 4:21 pm
477

I also loved the way he was waving that right arm around so deliberately in both songs! It’s like – I’ll show you haters-who-don’t-like-hand-motions! And he had the perfect combination of opening and closing his eyes.

archu_adorable on April 30, 2008 at 4:22 pm
478

and he should NOT do BOTW. Clay did that song and the Claymates LOVED it. He’ll def. be compared to him.

chelley on April 30, 2008 at 4:22 pm
479

matrix, that’s completely what happened after I read luvnugs post. I didn’t think it through obviously! I still stand by the fact that I don’t think he needs it, but his face!! We can’t let it happen – only joy should cross that face.

archu_adorable on April 30, 2008 at 4:24 pm
480

If they only new how brilliant LN fans really are

fluffy10 on April 30, 2008 at 4:25 pm
481

archu the girls were all over that song. xD He knew it and played right to them xD

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 4:27 pm
482

“and he should NOT do BOTW. Clay did that song and the Claymates LOVED it. He’ll def. be compared to him.”
_____________

That’s what I thought. Scratch that suggestion then.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 4:29 pm
483

I can’t help but hope that he sings either elton john’s “your song”, or billy joel’s “just the way you are” next week. I would lose my mind if he did either of those. His itunes sales would be thru the freakin’ roof!

Okay, I’m ready to hear why ya’ll DON’T want him to sing either of those… lol! But, that won’t make me want him to sing them any less. It would be my dream come true!!!

Brookeabcdefg on April 30, 2008 at 4:30 pm
484

For next week’s theme (kinda early to be talking about it, but I’m trying to be optimistic!)…
I’m rooting for ANYthing that is current sounding… that is going to be very important for him. I know nothing on that list is from the last decade, but there are good songs that are current sounding. It doesn’t have to be upbeat, just current sounding without being strongly message-y.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 4:31 pm
485

Since there are two songs.. I’d love to see him do a nice power ballad and show off his vocals. Then something else xD

I’ve no idea really.

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 4:33 pm
486

brooke,
i’m liking billie joel too.. i said it on another board, and i’ll repeat it here. i think he’d do awesome w/his music. and i love “just the way you are”… it’s one of my faves from billie joel, and it doesn’t sound super dated or anything.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 4:33 pm
487

frogcooke – yes, he was feeding off of it wasn’t he? Huge smiles after the screams.

fluffy- brilliant? LN fans are complete geniuses.

archu_adorable on April 30, 2008 at 4:34 pm
488

ooh, duh frogcooke, i forgot it’s two songs.. now i’m more excited about next week’s theme. He HAS to do one slow song… again, not too messagey.. i just want him to sing love songs, honestly.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 4:34 pm
489

I reckon David wants to win. remember during hollywood week he said “I’ve always doubted my talent” Come on people WE need to show him WE believe in his talent and that he should too. We have to try our hardest to give him that win so that he will know we all love him. David has shown that he is far more mature then his 17yrs so we need to let him choose what he needs or wants. and i think that by auditioning for idol in the first place he is saying this is what i want.

LuvnugsRarofan on April 30, 2008 at 4:36 pm
490

brooke, that was my choice too. I’ve been listening to it imagining DA on the piano w/ it. I’m not sure if Billy Joel limits his range, or whatever, but I know that it’s a beautiful song that any girl would love to hear from their guy. He’s got 2 choices, so let’s hope he gets first choice next week.

chelley on April 30, 2008 at 4:36 pm
491

virginia- he does that song and I swear he will win this thing. He needs a GREAT song that america loves. I think either of those could turn out to be another “imagine” performance for him!

Brookeabcdefg on April 30, 2008 at 4:36 pm
492

Brookeabcdefg – You want my honest opinion? I think if he sang either of those two songs (”Your Song” or “Just the Way You Are”), he’d get majorly slammed for the cheese factor–even more than the haters are doing to him this week. I love both of those songs, but I think they’d be huge trainwrecks for David.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 4:37 pm
493

I’m almost willing to bet money he does one of those songs. Who wants to bet? LOL!! j/k

Brookeabcdefg on April 30, 2008 at 4:38 pm
494

ITTO – I disagree. They are love songs, totally out of his norm. No message really.

Brookeabcdefg on April 30, 2008 at 4:39 pm
495

archieangel #469 – You got it right. During the deliberation process where all the pictures of the contestants were sprawling on the table, Simon picked DA’s pic and said … “I’ll bet my life on this one”. So brave for him to say that. I just wish we will also be as brave to put Simon’s words to become a reality. And for me that’s to reach our goal: DA for the win! Losing should not be an option now.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 4:40 pm
496

brooke,
omg, if he played the piano too, that would be a bonus, for sure. i’m listening to it right now.. he could really show off his vocals too, and what a beautiful song. it has a good beat, and he can show off the soulful vibe in his voice too. i’m serious, i always thought he’d do awesome w/billy joel’s song. this would be perfect!!!!

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 4:40 pm
497

#493.. brooke.. do you know something we don’t?!!!

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 4:42 pm
498

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtMAvjvw-Lc

check em out!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTa8U0Wa0q8

Brookeabcdefg on April 30, 2008 at 4:43 pm
499

LOL — I wish I did!

Brookeabcdefg on April 30, 2008 at 4:43 pm
500

okay, i will agree w/itto that he should not sing elton john’s your song. it’s a nice song, but it should have been sung in the previous themes (like songs from the 70s, or whenever it came from), b/c the song is very dated sounding.

BUT, billie joel would be great.. if i could, i would vote for that one!

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 4:44 pm
501

BTW – best part of “your song” are the words:

“my gift is my song, and this ones for you”

I will melt into a puddle. He would be singing that directly to ME ya know. lmao! I’m his secret girlfriend. (He just doesn’t know it yet)

Brookeabcdefg on April 30, 2008 at 4:45 pm
502

Virginia5 & Chelley – I still stand alone in the anti-”Just the Way You Are” camp.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 4:46 pm
503

#498, brooke
dang it. i was hoping you “knew” something.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 4:46 pm
504

#501, itto, well i haven’t had the chance to look at the entire list, so i could definitely change my mind.. i just definitely want him to sing a love song that isn’t too dated sounding and where he can show some skills plus really “touch” people.. and i think the billie joel song can do those things.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 4:48 pm
505

sorry… give me some time. like 6 days, and I MAY be able to help ya out. At this point though, I SERIUOSLY know nothing.

Brookeabcdefg on April 30, 2008 at 4:49 pm
506

Scarlet … Demi … look at post #281 … I think this is an example of tasteless comments that everyone here is referring to. But I think everyone here did a good job of ignoring it. KUDOS there! I’m not trying to stir things up by bringing that up, but maybe you didn’t see it and I think that is what we’re saying is not acceptable. You both have had some good points for consideration, but sometimes we’re just too tired to even try to debate. It’s easier to just love love love our DA. Ok?

MomWithODD on April 30, 2008 at 4:49 pm
507

LuvNugsRarofan # 469 – Need I say more? I totally agree with you. I firmly believe that when DA told his Dad that he is ready for AI and that he wanted to audition, his goal was to win. Otherwise, why suffer the endless hours of waiting and lining just to audition. This young man wants to win because he is ready for the spotlight and he wants to share his music to us. I believe too that he is not as fragile as others think he is. He is strong. He can handle the fame. So, let’s give it to him. Nokia Theater, May 21, 2008, with confettis showering over him.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 4:51 pm
508

BWAH! Totally off-topic, but I just noticed that “Loser” by Beck is on that list. I love that song (’cause I’m an alt-rock girl) but never in a million years would have guessed it would be considered one of the 500 songs that shaped R&R. What is the world coming to?

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 4:52 pm
509

Sorry ITTO, maybd V5, brooke, and I just want DA to sing the song to US, that’s why we’re pushing for it at first glance…LOL

I’m going through the list to see others I like.

chelley on April 30, 2008 at 4:53 pm
510

Sorry ITTO, maybe V5, brooke, and I just want DA to sing that song to US, that’s why we’re rooting for it-LOL

I’m going through the list though, to see if there are any others I would like.

chelley on April 30, 2008 at 4:55 pm
511

LuvNugsRarofan – Just a follow up. His fans should go all out for him. No settling for 2nd place. When the sentiments spread that it will be better for DA to just be 2nd to DC so that he will have a more peaceful life … be ready for that horrible feeling of regret when you see DA being asked to step aside because the spotlight will be focused on DC and the confettis are only intended for the winner. Imagine DA in a corner, defeated, disappointed, and broken-hearted.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 4:56 pm
512

awww, matrix, you’re gonna make me cry thinking of that!!

Brookeabcdefg on April 30, 2008 at 4:59 pm
513

I think I’ll be fine with what ever he picks. He knows himself the best.

Anyway I’m going to go take a nap… Only got one hour of sleep this morning. Bleh.

See what he does to me!! I’m so sleep deprived these past few weeks. I swear Im going to sleep for a month after idol is over.

frogcooke on April 30, 2008 at 5:00 pm
514

Hey, btw, anyone know who I email about being banned or gagged on the AI forums?

Brookeabcdefg on April 30, 2008 at 5:00 pm
515

Okay, I took a better look at the list.. and I think the Billie Joel song is one of the better ones for him. I also like U2’s I still haven’t found what i’m looking for.. it’s sort of messagey, but it’s current sounding, and cool. He’d have to change the ending though, and show off his vocals at the end a bit. maybe a key change?

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 5:01 pm
516

oh, no.. brooke.. you too? what happened?!!! there’s a guy you can supposedly email to get un-banned or un-gagged, but i don’t know it.. i’m sure it’s somewhere on that site?

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 5:02 pm
517

Okay, if DJ feels he needs to do another uptempo song next week, I’m rooting for “You Really Got Me” by the Kinks. He would need to be careful with it since it’s a garage rock song, but I think he could have a lot of fun with it.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 5:02 pm
518

#511, matrix, you’re making everybody SAAAAD…. now, we definitely can’t have that happen. i’m all for giving him the win.. forget 2nd place!!!

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 5:03 pm
519

Vikilee (#455), Matrix (#466) … Glad you agree!!!

And I agree with all those for DA FTMFW!!!! Oh my I can’t believe I said that! Is that still allowed?!

MomWithODD on April 30, 2008 at 5:04 pm
520

itto #517,
will this be able to show off his vocals though? i can see him having fun, but can’t hear his voice with this song. hmm… maybe.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 5:05 pm
521

matrix -

“I just wish we will also be as brave to put Simon’s words to become a reality.”

We must – especially after your last post, it makes me sad!!! We HAVE to make it happen!

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 5:08 pm
522

Virginia5 (#520) – Well, I’m looking at it more from the perspective of keeping it fun with the audience. He then should pick a ballad to really drive the vocals home. I’m not saying that he should sing it if he’s not comfortable with it, I’m just thinking it could be a fun choice for him, especially if he played with the arrangement.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 5:09 pm
523

woohoo yay thats more like it. glad to see that the Archies Angels spirit is starting to come back. lets try to give our boy the win that he deserves. I’m sure you guys agree with me when i say i want to see the look of complete and utter joy on LN’s face when he wins. when he has achieved his dream and we all know that he will give us the sign when that happens to show us that he knows we helped get him there
LNFTMFW

LuvnugsRarofan on April 30, 2008 at 5:10 pm
524

brooke: e-mail Steve
sbrock@mzinga.com

He’s a mod. (His e-mail is posted on the AI site. BTW)

chelley on April 30, 2008 at 5:13 pm
525

I have a question for you guys. I thought that someone said a while back that Idol had the rights to the top 3 contestants (must sign #1 but have the right to sign #2 & #3)? Therefore it doesn’t matter where DA or DC or any of them are 1 or 2 or 3 – Idol will get some control over them. It was worth it for all of them to get the experience, exposure, etc. and they were all willing to take the good with the bad. I think they all will come out from under their contracts in a few years and continue to grow and develop in their own personal direction. I simply feel that David Archuleta should be the American Idol as he fits my idea of what that person should be like. A wonderful voice, a nice person and a great role model for all of us. I like David Cook and the others and I wish them all well!

collegemom on April 30, 2008 at 5:15 pm
526

Ok, now, bear with me… in the David-having-FUN category,
I could see DA having some serious fun with these. (ITTO, I am also one who is absolutely itchin’ to experience DA’s deep down soulful chops–and see him have a BALL doing it, too!)

Mustang Sally (The Commitments–love the wicked Pickett, too)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEsoq0B1IOo

Shoop Shoop (for more of that to_die_for Shop Around vibe)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31-j5kAYdOI

I heard it through the grapevine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hajBdDM2qdg

I know they’re old (solid gold classic-old) motown, but man… I would love to see him take on these or ones like them. I’m just sayin…

beebeecava on April 30, 2008 at 5:15 pm
527

Brookeabcdefg #512 – That’s what I was talking about earlier. That at this point, no discussuin yet of a doomsday scenario. We are aiming for the gold. No less.

MomWithODD – Lucky him! ‘That” contestant is so lucky! It’s good Paula was a trainwreck last night otherwise the obvious would have been mentioned. FTMFW of course is still allowed. After all it is a very decent acronym: FOR THE MAGICAL FANTASTIC WIN!

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 5:16 pm
528

Itto, that’s true. .. but at the same time, I’m thinking of what the judges and the audience at home are going to want to hear.. i think both want to hear a good current sounding song that is popular, that can show that he can sing at the same time. songs like that will help him get the win, imo.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 5:16 pm
529

ooh, just noticed that Journey isn’t on that list.. that’s too bad for Randy!

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 5:19 pm
530

Thanks Chelley! Not sure what I did to get banned. Sucks when you don’t have a clue WHY.

Brookeabcdefg on April 30, 2008 at 5:19 pm
531

collegemom, TPTB own #1 and partially own #2. They do not HAVE TO give a contract to #2 or anyone beyond that. The judges raved of Elliott and Melinda’s voices (both #3) and neither got a contract. However, Daughtry (#4) did. It all depends on how they see you. I also think they may be careful on how they work with #2 b/c both Katharine McPhee & Blake (both #2) did not do so well with sales, despite their popularity during Idol…

chelley on April 30, 2008 at 5:20 pm
532

Virginia5 #518 – You are sad? Need a therapy? Boyzone’s BCIHYT is the answer. LOL.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 5:21 pm
533

Just read the cutest thing LN likes to shop at thrift shops….. could he be more precious

fluffy10 on April 30, 2008 at 5:24 pm
534

#531 Matrix!
You have no idea .. I’m listening to all these songs on that rock &roll list, and I am not liking anything, so I keep playing boyzone’s bcihyt in between! And seriously, it just reminds me what an awesome song it is!

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 5:26 pm
535

Yes, Fluffy, he could. Imagine him shopping at a thrift store in CHURCH SLACKS. That would be more precious. LOL!!!!

Brookeabcdefg on April 30, 2008 at 5:26 pm
536

Virginia5 – Well quite frankly, none of those songs are all that incredibly current. The only reason I suggested something like “You Really Got Me” is that it’s really well-known and has been remade many times over the years. I don’t think the age of the song is as much of an issue as people being able to recognize it.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 5:27 pm
537

Itto – Negative on the Kinks song. Ugh…
Remember? Sanjaya did that. Ugh…

Vikilee on April 30, 2008 at 5:29 pm
538

Virginia5 – please try to listen to this one. How I wish this would be the coronation song. Long shot … I know … but I can dream, can’t I?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZXZCx_Auk0

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 5:30 pm
539

#535 itto,
oh, i agree that the age of the song isn’t the big factor.. but i think it has to sound current at the same time.. and certain songs on that list will never be able to be made current sounding, unless it is completely changed up. but yeah, you really got me is a fun song, and if he could change it so that it at least showed some more singing skills, then i think it could be a good choice.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 5:31 pm
540

i’m in for DA win. i’m voting my butt off every week to help him make this happen…btw, are they doing two songs again next week? i just prefer that they do one song, but in full version instead of the shortened one…

i really enjoyed his performances last night, esp sweet caroline. he has that flirty smile that made my knees like jello. am so in looooove with this kid!

mrsdarchie222 on April 30, 2008 at 5:31 pm
541

OMG vikilee, thanks for reminding me #536.. now I remember why I probably subconsciously don’t like that Kinks song… b/c Sanjaya sang it! I remember now!!! It was horrible last year!

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 5:32 pm
542

Vikilee – The big difference? Sanjaya is NO David! LOL

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 5:33 pm
543

#506 Mom with ODD, I did see that comment, but that had nothing to do with the point I was trying to make. Simply put, I happen to disagree that a select few of DA fans should be able to make the rules for the rest of DA’s fans. The last I checked, this site belonged to Rickey. I think you may have found a good solution, however, with that underground site, or whatever it is.

I’m all for peace, believe me. My given name actually means “peace.” It’s something I take very seriously, which is why I made my very first post on this site a few weeks ago. I had not planned to post at all this year, but the bickering was ruining the experience for me. I have chosen Rickey as my only source for AI information because I just don’t have the time or desire to turn this into an obsession. I’m a bit OCD already, so I try not to feed it. Still, I’d like to enjoy my time while I’m here. It’s just that I happen to enjoy interaction with non-DA fans as well. Some of them make very good points—even on a DA thread.

Miss Scarlett on April 30, 2008 at 5:33 pm
544

#538,
mrsdarchie.. i think it could be better next week with two songs b/c remember there will only be 4 people left. so, yeah, i do believe they are doing 2 songs each.

i do think they disserviced neil diamond last night by cutting off the songs so much.. they were like little clips of his songs. it didn’t do too much for nd.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 5:34 pm
545

Virginia5 – Please check at YouTube this. Just type Billy Gilman – There’s A Hero. Click the one with a pic of chilren playing basketball. How I wish that’s the coronation song. Be ready with your kleenex. Good luck. LOL.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 5:34 pm
546

this is random but these lyrics from Colbie Caillat’s song bubbly describe the way David makes me feel

I’ve been awake for a while now
you’ve got me feelin like a child now
cause every time I see your bubbly face
I get the tinglies in a silly place

It starts in my toes
and I crinkle my nose
where ever it goes I always know
that you make me smile
please stay for a while now
just take your time
where ever you go

LuvnugsRarofan on April 30, 2008 at 5:34 pm
547

#542 ” Vikilee – The big difference? Sanjaya is NO David! ”

That’s for dang sure! The song would conjure up those bad vibes, though.

I actually like the song, but I’m still trying to erase the Sanjaya version from my mind!

Vikilee on April 30, 2008 at 5:39 pm
548

#545 matrix..
i’m watching it now.. what a pretty song!

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 5:40 pm
549

LuvnugsRarofan, now every time I hear that song, I’ll think of David!

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 5:42 pm
550

#544
thanks for the info virginia5!

yeah, last night was so rushed…i would have enjoyed DA’s songs a lot better if it’s a little bit longer. can’t wait for the full studio versions to come out. and i can’t stop smiling while he was singing. did you guys also notice after he’s done singing and the panned into the audience, a lot of them were smiling too!

can’t wait to see him on the idol tour. i will be going to sacramento. anybody will be going there? also, any pinay DA fans here?

mrsdarchie222 on April 30, 2008 at 5:44 pm
551

OH MY GOD!

What if David sings “Bubbly” on top 3??? IT’S GOING TO BE AHHHHMAZING.

But whatever he will choose i will support him until the end.

—What’s coming will come and we’ll just have to meet it when it does—-

Xenophilius on April 30, 2008 at 5:45 pm
552

mrsdarchie222

i’m a pinay archie fan here from NYC!!! WOO HOO!

NYC loves david even though he sang Red sox’s anthem last night.

Xenophilius on April 30, 2008 at 5:46 pm
553

Virginia, I think the shortened versions of the songs did a disservice to everyone. Especially with the song ‘America’. Doesn’t ND close his concerts with that song and it’s pretty drawn out.

For DA to try to sing it (and I think he did more than just okay with it) in a minute and a half was risky and it lost some of its impact.

Just one more stupid decision on the part of the producers.

Of course, ND has to promote his new cd coming out this week. Just like the past mentors. Perfect timing for them. Let’s not worry if it screws over the contestants. Am I venting now?

Vikilee on April 30, 2008 at 5:47 pm
554

Virginia5 – during the Inspirational Week, I was praying that he would sing either HAHHIMB or this song (There’s A Hero). Of course that was just a wish, which was not granted. And Angels turns out to be amazing. So I’m fine. About next week, I still have no earthy idea what would be my pick. I will try to go over the list later today. Hopefully, before the elimination show starts.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 5:47 pm
555

Hey Guys IF I ever have a big singing career could you all help me pick out my songs LOL

fluffy10 on April 30, 2008 at 5:50 pm
556

fluffy10 – By all means yes. I can even be your bodyguard. LOL.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 5:51 pm
557

Okay Angels, time for me to go. AI Elimination show starts in a couple of hours. I’m not worried at all. DA will definitely be safe. Basing on performance last night, much as I love him too, I think it’s Jason Castro’s time to pack up.

David For The Win! I can’t wait to see your happiest face ever on May 21st. Go David! Go Angels!

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 5:57 pm
558

Matrix do you dress for the show

fluffy10 on April 30, 2008 at 6:01 pm
559

No way Jason’s going home–his fanbase is too mobilized…It’s gonna be Brooke. I can feel it.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 6:03 pm
560

Brook will be going home to plant her garden I agree

fluffy10 on April 30, 2008 at 6:04 pm
561

Dial Idol raw votes last night total 302,187, which out of 37,000,000 votes cast (my estimate only from the prior weeks votes). This total just barely exceeds .8% of the total votes cast last night. This cannot be a representative sample because the other 99.1% does not vote through their software.

From all of the vote totals I’m seeing from many of you dedicated fans and supporters, David is going to be singing to us all next week!

I just love “America” and I have replayed it on my HDTV all day today. He is a gift that will be here for generations. I can’t wait for decades of DJA!

timbot on April 30, 2008 at 6:04 pm
562

Xenophilius, hey kamusta? nice to know a fellow pinay DA fan, i’m from cali.

my husband thinks i’m a nutcase for obsessing over a 17 yr old. can’t help it, what with his heavenly voice and killer looks!

and here i am at work, doing a little bit of work here and there, but am mostly in the net lurking and posting on DA forums. DA FOR THE WIN!!

mrsdarchie222 on April 30, 2008 at 6:05 pm
563

fluffy10 – LOL. No. I can’t watch the show in the office, so I need to drive home. And oh, I will be the most gorgeous bodyguard ever when you will become a big name in the music industry.

Bye Angels.

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 6:06 pm
564

ITTO #559 – So Brooke it is then.

Ciao!

matrix63 on April 30, 2008 at 6:09 pm
565

OH MY GOD! Only 3 weeks left! i wonder how were all going to deal with ODD after May 21?!?
No more excitement on tuesdays and dreads on wednesdays..Life will pretty much suck ass big time. And the LOOOOONG and Winding wait for DA to release his CD is going to kill me!!!

Xenophilius on April 30, 2008 at 6:11 pm
566

xenophilius, exactly, i feel the same way. good thing i recorded AI’s tues performances (since tlawr), and we still have youtubes… anybody else here going to the concert tour?

mrsdarchie222 on April 30, 2008 at 6:22 pm
567

mrsdarchie222, Mabuti!!! Oh heck yea, i am seriously obsessed with this kid. My mom thinks i’m crazy, i was watching AI last night and when david was singing “sweet caroline”, I was swooning like MADDDDDD.. “Hands touchiiing hands, touuuching meeeee…Touching you…”I think i spilled my OJ on that one. i was like “Oh damn it, he’s so sexy! I want him”…haha My mom thinks i’m losing my sanity! Hey come on now! I’m only 20! I can dream!!!

My sister is a castronaut, she hates DC, My mom doesnt really give a shit about AI, she thinks DC is overrated, Pothead is well a pothead, Archuleta is going to disney, Brooke shoulndt be a bar singer….ackkkk. Her Favorite is syesha, because she can belt! Ugghh. I’m really annoyed with that.

Xenophilius on April 30, 2008 at 6:24 pm
568

mrsdarchie222, I wouldn’t miss the tour for the world! DA live?! *faints*

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 6:26 pm
569

Xenophilius once he knows all you’ve done for him he will not be able to resist

fluffy10 on April 30, 2008 at 6:29 pm
570

timbot, thank you for your Dial Idol analysis! Finally someone that concurs with me that it doesn’t mean a thing! I have re-posted your analysis on the AI Forums to calm the tweenies down.

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 6:29 pm
571

archieangel:

Source link for total raw votes:
http://dialidol.com/asp/predictions/Predictions.asp?week=5&sort=VTD&type=numbers&season=7

That is only 6,044 votes from each of the 50 United States of “America”.

Go DJA!

timbot on April 30, 2008 at 6:40 pm
572

Can anyone see DA singing La Bamba? Don’t even know if that would be on the list. I think it would be fun for him to sing.

x & mrsdarchie … hey, my folks are from the PI but I was born in Guam, brought up in San Francisco, moved to Kansas City but now live in Wisconsin.

My daughter and I plan to see DA in Minneapolis at the end of August … such a long long wait … we’re bummed … but at least we have that to look forward to. I hope I can get tickets before it sells out. I read that it is most likely to sell out faster now because of DA!!!

Gotta go home now and get the family all taken care of before the show starts. Bye all !!!

GO DAVID A FTW!!!!

MomWithODD on April 30, 2008 at 6:43 pm
573

I took a look at the song list.

Here’s a few that I thought had the r&b, soulful vibe that I, personally, would like to hear from Nugget.

I’m throwin’ these out just to get some input.

Al Green – Let’s stay together

Drifters – Up on the Roof

Martha and the V’s – Dancin in the Streets

Miracles – Tracks of My Tears

Comments?

Vikilee on April 30, 2008 at 6:50 pm
574

Vikilee, I am TOTALLY into “Dancin’ in the Streets” now. I think DA could have fun w/ it and he would HAVE TO dance-LOL

(I still like my pick for BJ’s “Just the Way You Are”)

chelley on April 30, 2008 at 7:03 pm
575

Chelley – I also like JTWYA. Good choice.

I’m thinking that since they do two songs, he needs to do something Motown.

Vikilee on April 30, 2008 at 7:11 pm
576

Hmmmm….I’m warming up fast to “Dancin’ In The Streets.” Me likey. Actually, that would be quite brilliant. How did I miss that one! What did I say? It’s all about the Motown tunes.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 7:16 pm
577

ITTO, you called it…can we compromise and do 1 motown and 1 cheesey love song?

BTW, I can almost hear DA singing Dancin’ In The Streets (DITS? LOL)

chelley on April 30, 2008 at 7:18 pm
578

Okay, so how about trying this one on for size?

First song: “Dancin’ In the Streets” for a fun, upbeat vibe. I agree with you guys…It’s right up his alley.

Second song: “Stand By Me” That way, he then gets to showcase his pure voice. That song would do wonders for him, I think.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 7:21 pm
579

Plus, Stand By Me is a love song!

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 7:22 pm
580

Hmm, tonight was the first time I ever heard David’s voice crack and it was on both songs. He needs to realize he can’t get very high, it’s only straining his voice and that is not good for him or the performance! Don’t push your voice so hard!

idol08 on April 30, 2008 at 7:22 pm
581

Works for me, ITTO!

Vikilee on April 30, 2008 at 7:24 pm
582

Vikilee – Cool! Now if only David would defer to our brilliance! (j/k)

Actually, he needs to make it through tonight first. *bites fingernails*

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 7:26 pm
583

Hmmm…I guess someone already did DITS on AI:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25p6liOs74c
(subtract ok girl voice, enter beautiful DA voice)

chelley on April 30, 2008 at 7:26 pm
584

One thing, though. Should he do two ‘old’ songs?

There must be something more current that he could sing for his ballady one.

Vikilee on April 30, 2008 at 7:28 pm
585

Vikilee – I say go with what works for you. I’d rather DJ be comfortable and rock an older song than be mediocre because he’s trying to force a more current song. Plus, most of the current songs are rock songs…not his style. I don’t think the judges would fault him for singing Motown classics so long as he brought something new to them.

ITTO on April 30, 2008 at 7:31 pm
586

I agree. But, do we dare under-estimate our Nugget? Never! I think he’ll NOT let us down no matter what he does.

Vikilee on April 30, 2008 at 7:37 pm
587

Idol08 – I feel bad for DJ when his voice cracks knowing it’s beyond his control for the time being. Seventeen is a tough time!

I think the judges are, at least, decent enough to give him some slack for that.

Also, it happened, what, once in one song and once in another?

I raised two teenage boys. Hey, it happens.

Vikilee on April 30, 2008 at 7:46 pm
588

I am so fed up with these boring constricting themes they don’t give the contestants much room to maneuver so I’m going to give you my list of songs I want the idols to sing next Tuesday and AI should be nice and let them because it’s my birthday that day

For Jason Castro or David Cook
One Republic Ft. Timbaland “It’s too late to Apologize”

For Brooke White
Radiohead “its time to go home”

For Syesha
Bonnie Raitt “I Can’t Make You Love Me”

And for love Nugget either
Boyz II Men “I’ll Make Love To you”
Mario Vazquez “Gallery”
Or Jessie McCartney “Beautiful Soul”.

LuvnugsRarofan on April 30, 2008 at 7:47 pm
589

ITTO– I’m lovin’ the Dancin’ in the Streets/ Stand by Me combo idea! (the earlier list I made was before I was aware of the R&R 500 list… duh) Anyway, NICE combo.

beebeecava on April 30, 2008 at 7:47 pm
590

(although Love Potion No. 9 could be fun… )

beebeecava on April 30, 2008 at 7:49 pm
591

okay just ignore that #588 I’m cranky because my younger sister made a nasty comment about DA. So i refused to give her a lift to work and she had to catch the bus hehehe.

LuvnugsRarofan on April 30, 2008 at 7:50 pm
592

Seems people have been busy on this forum:)

Did not read thru all the posts but just thinking about the comments on what would be good for DA – winning or not winning? In my humble opinion we are all being protective about him when we think it would be better for him not to win (and also preparing ourselves in the slight chance that he does not win). I think that he got into the competition because of the chance to sing. And WIN. Maybe not for the sake of winning itself, but maybe to get a better platform for singing and reach out to more people with his voice. Of course, i do not know what he wants, I can only guess based on what we know of him and what the people around him say.
Regardless, now he is in the competition. He came in knowing the impact it would have to his life and studies and he chose this, so I am sure he would be just FINE winning this whole thing!!!

On the note of Paula’s mishap, I really feel for Jason. It must be so hard for him to listen to that crap, draw the conclusions from it (I am sure no positive thoughts could have come from it)and then proceed to sing his next song. It is certainly not fair on him. Hope he is safe today, and mess with the plans TPTB have for him.

bike2tilden: yes, I am in the east bay (san ramon). good to know you live here. Are you planning to attend the San jose idol tour? I would like to, but not sure if I would be around to get the tickets show.

Idolfan1199 on April 30, 2008 at 8:03 pm
593

Studio version is Sweet Caroline-he’s nothing short of brilliant!

Josie on April 30, 2008 at 8:07 pm
594

I personally love “Voodoo Child”. Here’s a modern version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9ACprQXFwI

How many want to see him do “I’m Eighteen”? lol

He could really wail on “People Get Ready.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKqtdNxOs00

He could also Archuletize “Mystery Train.”

I’d like to see him do “Whipping Post” as well. Really get his blues chops out on that one.

So many of these songs have already been done, including by this group this year. *sigh*

dh on April 30, 2008 at 8:13 pm
595

was thinking maybe his voice is cracking due to exhaustion. i’ll bet he is working day and night for us

fluffy10 on April 30, 2008 at 8:14 pm
596

OOOH! Is the studio version of Sweet Caroline out? Must hook up the I-pod. :-O

dh on April 30, 2008 at 8:14 pm
597

LuvnugsRarofan,

Maybe Archie could sing “leavin” by Jeese MCcartney? My only concern is if he sing these type of songs he’ll be bashed as “bubblegum Pop”. I really dont understand all of this hatred against DA. The world were all living for is absolutely CRUEL. I HOPE DA remains strong, he will do great as long as we believe in him!

Haters place too much importance… on Davids Flaws! They fail to recognize that it matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be!!!

Xenophilius on April 30, 2008 at 8:17 pm
598

IF GFB he was voted off before the finale I would like to sing to him (pretending I can sing)

“I’ve had the time of my life” from Dirty Dancing.

fluffy10 on April 30, 2008 at 8:22 pm
599

xeno the song suggestions I made werent serious i was just joking and i threw those three song choices in for David A because I really like them not because i actually want him to sing them.

LuvnugsRarofan on April 30, 2008 at 8:22 pm
600

Hey idolfan1199 and bike2tilden – fun to know that other people live in the East Bay. I and my sister and a friend are going to the show in SJ if we can get tickets. Anyway, I knew the tilden was an EastBay person but I haven’t been up to Tilden Park since my kids were little (now senior in college and one out!) My daughter is going to vote for DA (she usually doesn’t watch much tv – too much studying but I have her hooked on DA now

collegemom on April 30, 2008 at 8:28 pm
601

Timbot,
Thanks so such for the dial idol raw voting numbers.. you have no idea how much better i feel about that now. *let’s out big phew!* Now I go into tonight’s show with so much more confidence.

I keep watching his performances throughout the day, and I love them… he was having so much fun and his performing skills are getting so much better. I did notice all the flirting during Sweet Caroline! Can you imagine the girls he was making eye contact with? Lucky girls!!!

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 8:31 pm
602

Thanks for letting us know what the studio version is Josie!

Anyone else getting nervous for tonight?! Or am I the only one?

archieangel on April 30, 2008 at 8:32 pm
603

I’m looking forward to David getting to watch Natasha Bedingfield sing. I wonder if he got to talk to her. You know, to make arrangements for their future duet.

dh on April 30, 2008 at 8:36 pm
604

V5-
Flirty David. Love it.

I’ll send you a message on the other place about the thing.

dh on April 30, 2008 at 8:38 pm
605

well that only took me a century to read the 600+ posts! and i WILL not imagine David A being anything lower than THE AMERICAN IDOL OF 2008! DAFTELMFW!!

if anyone knows the answer to this, please respond: you can still be able to buy DA’s singles on itunes even after AI is done (oh dear :’( !) right?

kay – getting ready to see AI tonight. id love to see DA’s face when he sees Natasha sing!

MC on April 30, 2008 at 8:42 pm
606

archieangel,

I’m ANXIOUS and TROUBLED. Troubled with all the loathing that is aimed to us archies. I feel fro David, my heart aches when bashers are ripping him to pieces.

“Dark and difficult times lie ahead. Soon we must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy.”

ARCHIE FOR THE WIN!

Greatness inspires envy, envy engenders spite, spite spawns lies !!!

Xenophilius on April 30, 2008 at 8:43 pm
607

archieangel I’m a wreck for some reason. I know he’ll be safe. I just am nervous.

archu_adorable on April 30, 2008 at 8:45 pm
608

xeno, is that quote from a movie? it reminds me of something i’d see in lotr. but probably not.

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 8:46 pm
609

archieangel,
i’m definitely nervous. but the more i think of it, there is absolutely no way he had the least amount of votes. or, if the show is fixed, no way he’s get rid of him now. there are too many people to get rid of first, like brooke, syesha, and jason.. sorry, i just don’t see it happening. if it does, then i don’t know what to think… b/c it won’t make sense either way! know what i mean? so, that’s why i think he’ll definitely be safe!!!

Virginia5 on April 30, 2008 at 8:48 pm
610

Closing the comments for the Results Show.

Will have a new post for you guys after the show. Will see you then. Thanks!

Rickey on April 30, 2008 at 8:49 pm
611

I kinda with the group thinking a win might not be the best option. David’s v cords seem to be straining under the pressure of week after week (and that tour looks brutal). There seems to be a steady decline in the power in his voice.

Also, since David is a bit on the shy side – like myself – the media pressure and his eagerness to please may be very difficult for him as a winner. If it were me, I would like to see him out at #3. In that case, AI would not even let him go out on the ‘cast off’ press tour because of the finale the following week.

His is too young, innocent and sensitive for “trail by fire’. Let’s let his voice develop and mature before he hits his peak.

Top 3 for me!

Chloe Pillow on April 30, 2008 at 8:50 pm