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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o and if anyone was wondering what church he goes to it is the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints !
- Posted by Abby S.HELLO!! Wake up people! how any of you no talent losers could even try to make up one detail of imperfection about David is so retarded!!! (not to mention desperate because they probably have no talent anyway) Not to mention what a good person he is! i happen to go to the same church he goes to and i know that he is truly a good, devout, christian. I LOVE U DAVID!!!!!!
- Posted by Abby Sn.Concerning David A., I am slightly baffled about his lack of composure and general awkwardness on stage and in interviews, considering that he has been performing for so long and had exposure on Star Search. He’s going to have a great career, but he’s not up to be the next Idol.
- Posted by LENCHOWhoever you are pulling for, it may be best if they don’t win, considering the restrictions that go along with winning. Daughtry came in 4th and he has done very well.
- Posted by LENCHOThere’s something about David Archuleta that I really, really like - and I always thought that he’s progressing, he’s even better all the time, going up, unlike some other contestants. I think he chose the song for himself, although I am not certain of that.
- Posted by Nurkowaniei love DJA(david james archuleta, for those of u that dont no) but everytiem i watch AI it seems like he sings the same song hes not very surpriseing on his songs nemore and there all just the same , yes hes good yes hes got talent but its just the same thing each week, sadly the more i watch AI the more i like david cook :{ hes really good and each week he steps it up and ALWAYS pulls off the song or surprises me
- Posted by felishaGet rid of David’s dad! David is a young man now. Let him decide for himself, he should only give advices but the decision should come from David and not from him.
- Posted by celiI love this kid dearly and given his personatily, I truely he chose the song himself. I didn’t know the song at all, but now I love it especially listening the studio version. its amazing!!!!
Occasionally, I still want to see him singing love songs like “Heaven” though.
Love you David.
- Posted by jenniePS: SHowing your love buying his Itunes’s You are the voice. It’s great!
I agree with you daisawesome. He is the only reason I watch America Idol and I will always support him. But I really don’t see why people are fussing over whether or not he chose the song or not. I think it’s because they want to find something negative to say about david or anything concerning him. They have nothing else to talk about, no scandalous things on Idol, so they turn to something utterly ridiculous.
I also agree the itunes version was great. I went out and bought it and the meaning of the song was really powerful. He is an amazing singer with a beautiful voice. There shouldn’t be any distractions. Everyone should be concentrating on his performances, not all the minor details. Let’s keep supporting him!
- Posted by Cindy T.David Archuleta is the reason I watch AI this year. He is also the reason I post comments on the internet wherever I can in support of him. He has given me so much pleasure through his songs that I feel so grateful that he is on this show so I can enjoy him. He’s a rare find, very unique and an awesome young man. Best of luck to you David Archuleta.
- Posted by daisawesomevote 4 david
- Posted by wat up heyPersonally, I think David Archuleta has a great chance of winning. He has a great voice and excellent potential. I can tell that he works hard and really enjoys singing. I know that David will definitely be successful in singing. But besides that, anyway, I hope he wins the competition and he has that potential.
- Posted by coolio coolDavid should win it all!!!!! He is a really good singer, and he is just all around awesome! AR say goodbye to American Idol, cause David Archuleta is gonna win it all!David Cooke is good too though.
- Posted by G.A.MI did a Wiki search for “You’re the Voice” and four people are credited with writing the song. It took four people to put this piece of dreck to paper? It has all the depth and skill of writing as Ren and Stimpy’s “Happy Happy Joy Joy,” and only a few more lyrics. How awful that this kid advanced over Chikeze, who at least has some characther that transcends elevator music.
- Posted by DavidThis guy is the best talent on the show. Who cares how he “arrived” at his song choice. It was a fabulous performance as usual. The person I would question is John Farnham. Although the words are different, listen to Donna Summer’s old hit “State Of Independence” and NOTE THE MANY SIMILARITIES to John Farnham’s “You’re The Voice”. The oddly syncopated down beat of the music is IDENTICAL and the “sing-song” of the chorus along with the “whaling” wa-oo-oh-oo-oh-oo-oh-hoho. check it out. If you’ve got an ear for music and rip off artists…you’ll be amazed. I wonder if he had permission from Donna Summer to use this…the way some artists inter-mix excerpts from popular songs of other artists. But David is much too young…he probably doesn’t listen to any vintage Donna Summer to realize his cherished artist is a rip-off man.
- Posted by leatriceDavid A is just a kid. Yes, he has talent, but whether he will win, he has to work for it. He is not the “real deal”. He copied Eva Cassidy’s version of “Imagine”, note per note. It is so far his best performance. He will do well in a Disney musical or on Broadway, but to produce CD sales, that takes a different type of talent.
- Posted by Sueim totally 100% in love with david archuleta. he is an AMAZING singer with wayy too much talent and hes SOO freaking incredibly hott. hes definitely got the whole package. FOR DAVID FANS: PLEASE CONTINUE TO VOTE NONSTOP FOR HIM!!!! the problem that happens on the show is that the better person does not always win. most people figure that people like david already is getting enough votes so they don’t bother to vote themselves. YOU CANNOT RELY ON OTHER PEOPLE TO VOTE FOR HIM. this happened in season 5 with chris daughtry. he was obviously the most talented out of the bunch, but he didn’t win. THIS CANT HAPPEN TO DAVID!!
- Posted by jenDAVID ARCHULETA<333333333
So what if David picked that song? He has amazing vocals and he is so cute too. He should get VERY far in the competition.
- Posted by Brinadoesn’t matter who picked the song…it’s one of the best he’s done. and based on the popularity on itunes…obviously would sell some records. simon was off on this one…it happens…this is all so subjective.
- Posted by garydavid archuleta is absolutely amazing!!!!! He should win!!!!! Plz VOTE 4 DAVID!!!!!
- Posted by Jayne