Comments on: Is “Idol” shaping up as David vs David?

By: veronica

veronica — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:18:03 +0000

Whether or not the two Davids can be compared by style it is more than likely they will ultimately battle one-on-one. David A. is powerful and he may be young but he has incredible room and time for developing diverse styles and range. I believe his overall “voter appeal” is greater, while David C. maintains a narrower voter population. May I slip from the main subject for a moment and ask if you think Americans are more interested in American Idol candidates than presidential candidates? I confess I am. I think that’s funny and I wonder how many others share my feelings. Go Davids!

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:00:59 +0000

I am with Melissa. No one is trying to dupe anyone. If contestants are forced to sing cover songs from the 80s in order to participate in the show, can you blame them for trying to find versions with modern spins? And when the name of the artist who’s version they are covering is announced on t.v. in front of millions of viewers, everyone wins. Entertainment Weekly stays on top of this stuff too. David is drawing attention to these artists who are not known by the mainstream by doing their versions of old cover songs. No one is saying David is better than these artists. And from what I have read, David isn’t saying that either.

By: LENCHO

LENCHO — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:02:17 +0000

Very well put, Melissa.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:24:56 +0000

The very nature of the show is that the contestants MUST sing covers of original songs. (Cook is a songwriter, and has songs to his credit, so he does have the ability to write/arrange songs…he could be a complete original on the show if they would let him…but the rules are that the contestants must sing COVERS!) So if they stick to the original or use another version of the original song, I don’t see the issue. Syesha did Whitney Houston’s cover of an original by another artist….David A.’s Imagine was a cover of a cover…Katharine McPhee’s Somewhere Over the Rainbow was a cover of a cover…and the list could go on. Why is it a big deal when Cook uses a cover of a cover and not so much of a big deal when the other contestants do it…? As has been stated, Ryan did indeed announce that Billie Jean was Chris C’s cover of Billie Jean. Credit was duly given. Does it have to be announced more than once? I think not. To demand that the contestants choose, arrange, practice, and record their own “original” cover of a song for itunes (among all the other things they must do, like make a music video commercial and learn a group number) in the space of a week is in my opinion unreasonable. A contestant who decides to change up a song, or do something different than just sing the original as it was originally sung must find something already out there for inspiration or rearrange it themselves. Kudos to David Cook for doing research and/or having previous knowledge about great singers/artists out there in the music world. He knew of a great singer who did a great COVER of an original song, one that suited his own voice/style. Would you rather Cook be ignorant of what is out there, or would you want him to know a bit about what’s going on in the music world???? I myself have not heard the Chris Cormell COVER of Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean, nor have I heard Incubus’ COVER of Lionel Richie’s Hello, but from what others have said who have, it seems that D. Cook did indeed put his own spin on the songs (i.e. singing the “I love you” part in Hello as a rock yell). Does saying “original” have to mean that he did all of the arrangement himself? No, for it was stated he was doing a cover of a cover. David is original in that it cannot be denied that he gave an incredible performance. He knew exactly how to pick the right song and exactly how to perform it. There are not many singers that could have quite pulled it off like him…his voice is powerful and his stage presence is unbelievable sexy… (ahem fanning self …) I’m glad he sung the songs the way he did, he introduced me to some great versions of the songs. Thanks David. You rock.

By: LENCHO

LENCHO — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:49:59 +0000

I would also like to point out that last year I was strong for Melinda, but a certain sameness crept in to her performances as Jordin came on strong and I was happy to see her win. I am 53, but age has nothing to do with it. I just love good performers who are consistant and can relay what they are saying.

By: LENCHO

LENCHO — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:45:44 +0000

I guess I should offer thanks to David A. for introducing me to You’re The Voice. As much as I keep up with music, I don’t know how that one slipped by me. And if I have given the impression that I am against David A. I am not. I was in his corner from the beginning, but he has opened the door for David C., and the others, to sneak in with strong performances. I like it competitive.

By: oystar

oystar — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:16:31 +0000

american idol is just trying to knock David A. down a few notches because they know the others don’t have a chance. They want a tight race a la reuben and clay. If it’s so obvious who the winner is, why would anybody watch. I, for one, tune in every tuesday because of David A. I know that millions more will stop watching if they can’t have their David fix every week. This 33 year-old mother of 2 is an Archie For life!!!!

By: LENCHO

LENCHO — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:36:03 +0000

I still think that the original cover artists should be grateful for the exposure. Doxology is great, and I am probably going to track down Cornell’s solo CD. Apparently, Doxology is unsigned. Maybe they will get a deal out of this.

By: LENCHO

LENCHO — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:33:18 +0000

I have checked out the cover inspirations for David Cook’s versions and I don’t see what all the fuss is about. I can see where he used those versions to put his spin on what he did, but he added enough of his own style that they do not sound identical.

By: Simon Jackson(lol)

Simon Jackson(lol) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:54:07 +0000

Btw, you guys who said that
David Archuleta isn’t experienced
is obnoxiously ignorant. When he
was young(er)-lol-, he won star search.
He’s been practicing all his life,
and he even sang for kelly clarkson.
Even if he’s younger, he’s probably been
singing for more focused, dedicated years
than David C. And also, how old do you think
Jordin Sparks was when she won idol????