mjsbigblog.com - 5/21/2008
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First song:
Clive Davis Pick
David Cook - “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2
David Archuleta - “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” by Elton John
Second Song
Songwriters Contest
David Cook - “Dream Big” - Cookie Rocked out with a guitar
David Archuleta - “In This Moment” - Big ballad for Archie ...
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Tinfoil Hat Time: Did The Producers Turn Up David Archuleta's Screaming-Girl Chorus By Accident? [Idolator's American Idolatry]
Idolator: Music News, Reviews, And Gossip —
... when you hit the 20-second mark or so, listen to the "crowd noise" that comes in. Does it sound oddly muted, and oddly timed, to you? Especially since it's accompanied by a pit full of stock-still young ladies who should have had their hands set to "sway" during this frenzy-inspiring moment? Maybe I'm just hearing the tongue baths of Randy, Paula, and Simon echoing in my ears, but something just seems a little... off. Ah, the unpredictability of live TV! [Redlasso via MJ]
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The "American Idol" Poll You've Been Waiting For: Which David Delivered Tonight's Knockout Punch? [Idolator's American Idolatry]
Idolator: Music News, Reviews, And Gossip —
... the We Love Archie crew:
And David Archuleta's "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me," which showed off the George Michael-ish aspects of his vocal tone and wasn't watered down for religious purposes:
David Cook - The World I Know [Redlasso]
David Archuleta - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me [Redlasso]
[Videos via MJ]
Earlier: Live-Blogging The Finale, Part I
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backseatcuddler.com 5/21/2008 — David Cook started strong tonight with his performance that Clive Davis picked for him, “I Still Haven’t Found What I Am Looking For.” He was a favorite of mine and I was hoping that he would win. But after the two rounds of weak performances it probably won’t happen.
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U2 - “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” (Watch here, Dial 01)
Emily Shackelton - “Dream Big” (Watch here, Dial 03)
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George Michael Bringing "Freedom" to Idol Finale - Marc Malkin
eonline.com 5/21/2008 — American Idol wants some freedom. The big surprise guest performer during the American Idol finale tomorrow night will be Freedom hit-maker George Michael , a source has exclusively revealed. Earlier this week, producer Nigel Lythgoe refused to reveal ...
'Idol''s Final Bout: Cook vs. Archuleta —
The Insider Online 5/21/2008
Both David Cook and David Archuleta sang three songs in the fight to the finish: the "American Idol" title. It was the "American Idol" title bout of the season with DAVID ARCHULETA vs. DAVID COOK taking center stage. ...
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