Live Blogging American Idol » 052008

David Archuleta Sings “Imagine”

American Idol — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:59:05 +0000

David Archuleta’s song choice tonight was “Imagine”, which he sang earlier in the season and received rave reviews for.

Randy was really and happy that it was both David’s on the stage. He felt he was the best singer of season 7.

Paula was left speechless, just like the last time. She felt he was stunning tonight.

Simon thought tonight was one of the great finals. He felt Archuleta came out to win and everyone witnessed a knockout.

Based on judges comments, mainly Simon’s, it would indicate that Archuleta will win the competition. However, it’s up to the fans. Only tomorrow will tell.

David Cook Sings “The World I Know”

American Idol — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:50:53 +0000

David Cook’s last song of the night was “The World I Know” by Collective Soul.

Aww! He cried!

Randy loved that it was a nice, sensitive side of David. Very nice job.

Paula loved it. She stood up and applauded him.

Simon told him he is one of the nicest, most sincere contestants they’ve had. But, he thought it was the wrong song choice for tonight. He thought he should have sang “Billie Jean” or “Hello.”

David Archuleta Sings “In This Moment”

American Idol — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:40:16 +0000

David Archuleta chose the song “In This Moment” from the song’s submitted to the songwriter’s contest.

Randy wasn’t crazy about the song, but David was so in the zone that it was hot.

Paula felt it was another heartfelt performance.

Simon loved the egotistical lyric. He also felt that he picked the better song. And again, he felt the round went to Archuleta.

David Cook Sings “Dream Big”

American Idol — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:32:06 +0000

David Cook’s second song tonight is “Dream Big”, one of the songs contributed to the songwriters contest.

Randy thought the song was okay, but what made it work was his face. He hit the notes.

Paula thought this was a great way to take a song that no one knows and make others fall in love with it.

Simon thought it was a bit of a lightweight. He thought the end was okay. He didn’t think it felt like a winning moment. He gave it a 6 1/2 out of 10.

David Archuleta Sings “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me”

American Idol — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:22:22 +0000

Clive’s pick for David Archuleta was the song “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me” by Elton John.

Awesome song!

Randy thought it was flawless and molten hot. Crazy vocals. Best performance of the season.
Paula got chills. She thought it was a beautiful performance.
Simon thought he was okay last week, but this performance was his best so far. Round one goes to Archuleta.

Even I have to concede that he did great!

David Cook Sings “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”

American Idol — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:18:11 +0000

David Archuleta won the coin toss after the show last week and elected to go second. So, up first tonight is the rocker, David Cook.
David’s first song tonight was chosen by Clive Davis and he chose “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2.

Randy thought it was a great way to start off the duel. He loved the note at the end.
Paula loved it. She thought he had arrived.
Simon thought it was phenomenal.

Opening Sequence

American Idol — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:02:24 +0000

The boys were introduced in true showdown fashion. In the red corner was Mr. David Cook and in the blue, Little David Archuleta.

This is going to get good!