So who really picked the song?
On Wednesday night’s episode of “American Idol”, 17-year-old David Archuleta insisted that he had chosen to sing John Farnham’s “You’re the Voice” on Tuesday night’s show himself.
Twice on the hour-long show, Archuleta questioned why judge Simon Cowell, on Tuesday’s episode, suggested the song must have been picked by someone else.
Cowell’s remark, to followers of “Idol” gossip, appeared to be a reference to Archuleta’s dad, Jeff, and recent reports that he’s more than a little tough on his talented son.
“It’s actually one of my favorite songs, so I’m kind of confused why they don’t believe I chose the song myself,” Archuleta said in a clip of him backstage after his performance on Tuesday.
Later during the live broadcast, an uncomfortable Archuleta again said he had made the song choice himself when he was asked about it by both a fan and host Ryan Seacrest.
So who really picked the song? We may never know. But Archuleta (and his dad) sailed through to the show’s next round on Wednesday, meaning we can all look forward to more speculation about his song choice next week.
Meanwhile, in the show’s main event, Chikezie was sent packing on Wednesday. No surprise there, after all three judges said his performance of “If Only For One Night” was dated and unoriginal.
Before he received the bad news, Chikezie was asked by a viewer during the question-and-answer segment if he was single. He replied: “I am currently very, very single.”
Indeed.
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I honestly think that [hands down] that David Archuleta can [and hopefully will] win this season of Idol. I love his voice, and I believe he has SO much talent and potential. I really hope to see him rise to the top. Since I heard him singing, “You’re The Voice”….. well, I’m addicted to that song. It was a good song choice for him.
- Posted by idol92Why all the criticism of “You’re the voice”? It’s a great song. It has a great rhythmic beat and infuses joy and happiness in its choruses. It should have been a home run for DA with this but I suspect the fact that it was not well known and there were troubles with the band contributed to the problems with the overall performance. Also, in places (and especially the choruses of the live version) David’s voice weakened and was not quite strong enough to carry them. Listen to John Farnham and you’ll see what a great song it is!
- Posted by MartinI absolutely love david and i think it is ridiculus that everyone is questioning his song choice! i loved the song and i thought his performance was great! he’s had better performances but this performance of You’re the Voice was still unbelievable! he has and amazing voice and i think that he is in it to win it!
- Posted by shannonGlad to see the positive posts here for Archuleta. I am tired of all the negativity and speculationbeing directed at this kid. I love listening to him sing. THAT is he gets my votes. I don’t care who chose the song. Some of the other contestants are talented as well. But none has stolen my affection like Archuleta.
- Posted by RufusDavid Archuleta’s studio version of “You’re the Voice” is oustanding. When I’m not listening to it on my new iPod (bought because of him and this season’s Idol) I hear the song in my head. I think it’d be a radio hit if it got some airtime.
- Posted by LMSorry AR But I don’t think you will be watching American Idol after this season! Sorry, but I still think David has all the potential and talent to win…like I said before!
- Posted by Rachel W.David Archuleta is the best contestant this year and he will
- Posted by Francescawin for his great talents and popularity, if he doesn’t win I will not watch AI anymore.
If David Cook doesn’t win the whole thing is an absolute joke.
- Posted by EBI believe David himself picked the song. It’s a great song, and I was happy to hear him sing it. One of my favorite of his performance so far.
- Posted by KatDavid Archuleta is horrible… he has absolutely no talent. The only reason that he has stayed is because he is a teenager and appeals to what happens to be the target audience..
If he wins I will never watch American Idol again.
- Posted by ARI love David Archuleta. Sorry.
- Posted by AmyI agree BJ! David’s studio recording is hands down the best recording of this weeks contestants. Though David Cook and Syesha Mercado’s tracks aren’t to far behind.
- Posted by RFI can’t stop listening to these tracks, though David’s is getting much more play.
David A.’s performance of “You Are The Voice” may not have been his best, but the studio recording is fantastic!
- Posted by BJI think Archuleta did pick the song hisself. Who can be that stupid????
- Posted by DanielleI love David Archuleta to pieces, I mean how can’t you, he is so adorable! He has a lot of courage, leadership, and let’s not forget about TALENT! I hate how everyone is trying (but not succeeding) to make up all of these fake stupid rumor about him just to bring him down! I mean it takes a lot of bravery to go into the public eye just to show off his talent. It isn’t like any of you could really know how it feels to be in his position…and I really do mean nobody! He has a lot of talent and has everybody just forgotten why we have all made American Idol such a hit? It is because America wants to find all of the hidden talent and bring it out so WE can enjoy. So everybody stop messing up this process and just let it be! And plus he is only 17, and look at all of the potential and talent he ALREADY has! I really believe he can win this whole thing but everybody it isn’t really helping if everyone keeps doing all on hurting all of the contestants! So David please win this for all of us!
- Posted by Rachel W.You should download You’re the Voice from iTunes - the studio version - it will blow you away!!
- Posted by josieHe’s a gifted young musician and I believe he chose the song. My question is why does it matter. I wasn’t familiar with the song, but still I thought it was done very well. He’ll keep getting my votes.
- Posted by IdahoViewerI agree with Traci that David Archuleta is going to win this competition. No one seems to want to give him a break. I believe he chose the song himself and he said that a ton of times already. While it wasn’t his best,I believe he will be back to true form on Tuesday.
- Posted by Julie A.I like David but would not like to see him win on popularity alone. I think he has potential but I will not vote for him if he doesn’t start performing like a winner. I am open minded but think it is too early to crown anyone a winner. I think many idols could prove to be the winner at this point. David Cook has been a genius with his selections. Michael Johns, Carly, brooke and Castro all have potential in winning this competition. The only idols that I can’t see winning at this point are Siesha, Ramile, and especially Christy Cook. Siesha and Ramile are very talented but aren’t living up to their potential.
- Posted by Amie CordsiemonDavid Archuleta is gonna win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!
- Posted by Traci