Next Week’s Theme – “Songs From the Year They Were Born” According to Paula Abdul

I love how Paula’s the spokesperson for Idol this year. LOL!

I bet Kristy Lee’s horse that an 1985-er will pick “Heaven” by Bryan Adams.

PS: HOLY CRAP! Adam is 10 years older than Allison!

This is the week Adam gets to sing “Don’t Stop Believing” I guess.
Tough I am not sure the producers have acquired the rights, but with Randy in the jury they should be able to pull this off, no?

Miley is live tonight? So, we get 3 performances? I thought it was just David and Lady.

1985 is my year, it’s weird because I look at those 4 and they all seem so much older than me. Maybe it’s TV that makes that to people.
Random, but Anoop’s bday is the same as David Cook, word nerds!

Hope they do a better job next week and make those songs sound fresh and not so old fashion.

It’s official, I’m old. this is the first season no one is older than me :’(

WHAT is ~Miley~ doing on the night we’re supposed to be showcasing David Cook?!?! Gah, go away, annoying little girl!

eta:
So, here is one list of the Top Songs of 1985

Paula Abdul tells the crew at the KISS Phoenix John Jay and Rich show that next weekà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s theme is à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Songs from the Year They Were Bornà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Yah. And last week she said the theme was #1 Downloads and we saw how that went down. “#1 Downloads”=”Any Song Ever Sung”. That means this theme will probably be “Any Song with Notes” (Megan might be in trouble).

Everyone thought it was funny that Simon called his song à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“noncommercialà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  when ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s actually a big hit.

That’s probably part of the problem. Simon is a producer so maybe he’s the one clearing the songs. “”Heartless”? Kanye? Never heard of it! All-American Rejects? I’m sorry, that doesn’t sound like they would be popular in the US. “Love Story”? Isn’t that some piano song from the 70s? It’s sung by Taylor? I hate that guy. “Ain’t No Sunshine”? OOO! I love that song. My Mom used to sing that to me when I was a kid. “

OMG — 1992? I’m so old.

Yeah, well, the judges can suck it. Except for Paula. She’s been worth something this year. I’m not a big Anoop fan, but I can totally understand why he’d (or any other contestant) get frustrated. If the judges can play with coloring books and obsess over fashion while getting paid 50 million (Simon) to offer observations on a singing competition, then I have no problem with a few honest reactions from contestants who are working their butts off, even if the results aren’t always successful.

That means this theme will probably be à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Any Song with Notesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  (Megan might be in trouble).

Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s probably part of the problem. Simon is a producer so maybe heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the one clearing the songs. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“OOO! I love à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ainà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t No Sunshineà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . My Mom used to sing that to me when I was a kid. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Heartlessà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ? Kanye? Never heard of it! All-American Rejects? Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sorry, that doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t sound like they would be popular in the US. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Love Storyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ? Isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t that some piano song from the 70s? Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s sung by Taylor? I hate that guy.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

LMAO. You’re exactly right, Kristen. (And I have to say, you totally called Matt making the Fray sounds copy-cat. GAH he should have sang Heartless!)

What I heard was Miley was taping her performance, I’m probably wrong.

Maybe Miley is just taping a future performance after results and Pauler is confused. If they bump Cook, I’ll be pissed.

Props to anyone who tackles Eddie Murphy, Jack Wagner or Don Johnson!

It’s time for “Fun” Danny so I bet he breaks out “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”

If Anoop survives, he could redeem himself with “Sweet Love.” Man, 1986 had some baaaaad music. All the best cheesy stuff was a little earlier in the 80s.

One of the 1985 kids, please do “Take On Me”. plsplspls.

I’m thinking Megan will go home tonight so that’s one less 1985 performance.

This is the first year that none of the contestants have the same birth year as me, I think. Adam and Danny are older than me and the rest are younger but none with the same birth year. I’m a little sad, I enjoy hearing songs from my birth year.

I always think Matt and Lil are older than they are. Why is that?

One of the 1985 kids, please do à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Take On Meà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . plsplspls.

Or Voices Carry. Or We belong. Or All through The Night.

First of all- Anoop did not say “Their opinion is their opinion”. He said ” Their opinion’s are their things!!”
I can totally understand why he would be upset with the judges because frankly, they are being unfair to him. He has always taken their critiques well, but there’s a limit. Especially whn other contestants like Danny, Adam and Lil are praised even when their performances are bad!!
Moreover they are sending him mixed signals- they asked him to do something upbeat!!
I’m glad Paula supported Anoop!!

Frankly, Megan is irritating and I hope she goes home next because hers was the worst performance last night!!

OK, so here’s what I mean: Miss Paula’s faves are Danny, Scott and Adam. Hello?? Were you there when Kris performed something cooler and more original than anyone else last night?

I’m telling ya, they really don’t want Kris to win. I have no idea why. Maybe it’s much more publicity drama to have a widower, a blind guy or a flamboyant gay entertainer as the new Idol king.

I’m not saying that disparage these guys, and it’s great that Idol has not discriminated against these folks they might have rejected in earlier years.

But let’s get back, please, to this being a talent competition….

I heard Miley taped her thing during dress rehearsal last night.

Oh, and by the way, here’s the top 100 from 1985:

1. Careless Whisper, Wham!
2. Like A Virgin, Madonna
3. Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, Wham!
4. I Want To Know What Love Is, Foreigner
5. I Feel For You, Chaka Khan
6. Out Of Touch, Daryl Hall and John Oates
7. Everybody Wants To Rule The World, Tears For Fears
8. Money For Nothing, Dire Straits
9. Crazy For You, Madonna
10. Take On Me, A-Ha
11. Everytime You Go Away, Paul Young
12. Easy Lover, Phil Collins and Philip Bailey
13. Can’t Fight This Feeling, REO Speedwagon
14. We Built This City, Starship
15. The Power Of Love, Huey Lewis and The News
16. Don’t You (Forget About Me), Simple Minds
17. Cherish, Kool and The Gang
18. St. Elmo’s Fire (Man In Motion), John Parr
19. The Heat Is On, Glenn Frey
20. We Are The World, U.S.A. For Africa
21. Shout, Tears For Fears
22. Part-Time Lover, Stevie Wonder
23. Saving All My Love For You, Whitney Houston
24. Heaven, Bryan Adams
25. Everything She Wants, Wham!
26. Cool It Now, New Edition
27. Miami Vice Theme, Jan Hammer
28. Lover Boy, Billy Ocean
29. Lover Girl, Teena Marie
30. You Belong To The City, Glenn Frey
31. Oh Sheila, Ready For The World
32. Rhythm Of The Night, Debarge
33. One More Night, Phil Collins
34. Sea Of Love, Honeydrippers
35. A View To A Kill, Duran Duran
36. The Wild Boys, Duran Duran
37. You’re The Inspiration, Chicago
38. Neutron Dance, Pointer Sisters
39. We Belong, Pat Benatar
40. Nightshift, Commodores
41. Things Can Only Get Better, Howard Jones
42. All I Need, Jack Wagner
43. Freeway Of Love, Aretha Franklin
44. Never Surrender, Corey Hart
45. Sussudio, Phil Collins
46. Strut, Sheena Easton
47. You Give Good Love, Whitney Houston
48. The Search Is Over, Survivor
49. Missing You, Diana Ross
50. Separate Lives, Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin
51. Raspberry Beret, Prince and The Revolution
52. Suddenly, Billy Ocean
53. The Boys Of Summer, Don Henley
54. One Night In Bangkok, Murray Head
55. If You Love Somebody Set Them Free, Sting
56. Obsession, Animotion
57. We Don’t Need Another Hero, Tina Turner
58. Material Girl, Madonna
59. Better Be Good To Me, Tina Turner
60. Head Over Heels, Tears For Fears
61. Axel F, Harold Faltermeyer
62. Smooth Operator, Sade
63. In My House, Mary Jane Girls
64. Don’t Lose My Number, Phil Collins
65. All Through The Night, Cyndi Lauper
66. Run To You, Bryan Adams
67. Glory Days, Bruce Springsteen
68. Voices Carry, ‘Til Tuesday
69. Misled, Kool and The Gang
70. Would I Lie To You?, Eurythmics
71. Be Near Me, ABC
72. No More Lonely Nights, Paul McCartney
73. I Can’t Hold Back, Survivor
74. Summer Of ’69, Bryan Adams
75. Walking On Sunshine, Katrina and The Waves
76. Freedom, Wham!
77. Too Late For Goodbyes, Julian Lennon
78. Valotte, Julian Lennon
79. Some Like It Hot, Power Station
80. Solid, Ashford and Simpson
81. Angel, Madonna
82. I’m On Fire, Bruce Springsteen
83. Method Of Modern Love, Daryl Hall and John Oates
84. Lay Your Hands On Me, Thompson Twins
85. Who’s Holding Donna Now, Debarge
86. Lonely Ol’ Night, John Cougar Mellencamp
87. What About Love, Heart
88. California Girls, David Lee Roth
89. Fresh, Kool and The Gang
90. Do What You Do, Jermaine Jackson
91. Jungle Of Love, The Time
92. Born In The USA, Bruce Springsteen
93. Private Dancer, Tina Turner
94. Who’s Zoomin’ Who, Aretha Franklin
95. Fortress Around Your Heart, Sting
96. Penny Lover, Lionel Richie
97. All She Wants To Do Is Dance, Don Henley
98. Dress You Up, Madonna
99. Sentimental Street, Night Ranger
100. Sugar Walls, Sheena Easton

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Miss Paulaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s faves are Danny, Scott and Adam. Hello?? Were you there when Kris did something cooler and more original than anyone else?

While I question her taste in liking Danny, it’s Paula’s opinion. Maybe, she didn’t think that Ain’t No Sunshine is all that.

ETA: I want someone to do Sugar Walls

I never know what songs come out what year, but looking at all that 80′s stuff, I’m forced to think back to my college years. Will someone sing “Wake me up before you go go?” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun?” Ohh- Adam Ant – Jitterbug!

I don’t think Paula did very well discussing Anoop. Not once did she give him credit for actually listening to their advice after “Beat It” and then once again for going upbeat. Instead she talked about herself as an artist and lalala. You are completely right, MJ – Anoop didn’t exactly choose to talk back to the judges; he was answering Seacrest’s question. I’ve never witnessed an episode where the judges pissed me off so much, especially with Allison and her appearance. I also have a feeling that Matt just can’t win with the judges. I think if he did sing Apologize, they’d criticize him for being too predictable and also not where he should be as an artist. WTF–makes me want to vote for Anoop, Allison, and Matt even more. Furthermore, these DJs were pissing me off as well. Anoop has taken criticism (it was harsher during Beat It when Simon said he didn’t deserve the Top 13). Oh, and the fact that they say Anoop was the one given a chance as the 13th contestant. Seriously, do they really think they would decide to unanimously put through JASMINE over ANOOP? Haha, okay I’m done.

Anyyyyways, 1992 has some killer songs! Goooooo Allison! Anoop should sing “Stand by Me.” Yes, big Archie fan here, but I think that’s the perfect song where he can have the sex appeal, but also be smooth and current.

While I question her taste in liking Danny, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Paulaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s opinion. Maybe, she didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think that Ainà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t No Sunshine is all that.

Actually–my bad. Paula did mention liking Kris last night. I edited the post…

Miss Paulaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s faves are Danny, Scott and Adam. Hello?? Were you there when Kris did something cooler and more original than anyone else?

I think Paula’s stated favorites are really her personal favorites, while Simon and Randy’s stated favorites are whoever they think will win or whoever TPTB want to win. Paula very clearly has a huge soft spot for Scott.

I wonder if they’ll bump David at the last minute to avoid any controversy about him canceling shows this week and then appearing “live” on Idol (God forbid they just admit that they taped something). Nevermind that he’ll then end up appearing “live” in Idol while performing on the other side of the country

cheese, I hate to think so, but I’m wondering about that too.

I’m 85 too, let’s seeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ wow my year sucks.

I wonder if theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll bump David at the last minute to avoid any controversy about him canceling shows this week and then appearing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“liveà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on Idol (God forbid they just admit that they taped something)

That’s what I’m thinking but I hope I’m wrong.

LMAO. Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re exactly right, Kristen. (And I have to say, you totally called Matt making the Fray sounds copy-cat. GAH he should have sang Heartless!)

I thought his Marvin Gaye was copy-cat too. Matt’s arrangements don’t veer far from the originals. And I would say that his song last week was better than last night, but not a whole lot better.

The problem is that last week, they overpraised Matt. This week, they slammed him too hard.

I don’t think the song was the problem, he just needed to sing it better. But the judges were pissed because he sang a pop song again, which they have told him absolutely NOT to do. Another reason why they’re done pimping Matt as a front runner.

Next week, and for as long as he remains on his show, I’m sure Matt will stick in the judge-ordered box. Hopefully he hasn’t completely lost his nerve after two disappointing weeks.

I wonder if theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll bump David at the last minute to avoid any controversy about him canceling shows this week and then appearing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“liveà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on Idol (God forbid they just admit that they taped something)

Controversy?

David Cook just sent out a myspace blog that the appearance is tonight. It may be that Paula is just being Paula.

ETA: It’s also announced on the home page at DCO that the performance is tonight.

Ryan did mention DC’s performance tonight during the last few seconds of the show last night. I will be highly ticked if he’s been bumped for Miley but I doubt that’s the case. I think Paula is just being her loopy self. I saw the blog post too.

Here is the post from DCO:

“APRIL 01, 2009, 12:24 PM

Tune in to see David Cook perform “Come Back to Me” on American Idol, tonight at 9 PM on FOX.”

http://twitter.com/the_real_usher

Check this out!! Usher refers to Anoop as “My Man Anoop”!! Aww..
I Love Anoop!! And I hope he goes far in the competition!!

Adam…..a slowed down soulful “Tainted Love” or a great take on “That Girl” by Stevie Wonder

There were three performances last week–could be three performances this week…

Is this the last one hour results show? (Oh please let it be….)

Considering that Paula didn’t stay for DC’s CBTM performance taping, I could see why she might forget it, since she didn’t see it. She’s funny. And besides, Ryan would have mentioned a Miley appearance, as it would attract the kiddies. I’m sure the producers would pimp Miley’s appearance like the Jonas Brothers.

The problem is that last week, they overpraised Matt. This week, they slammed him too hard.

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think the song was the problem, he just needed to sing it better.

Yes, I agree. It was not so much the song choice as the singing. Quavery, minimal range, uninteresting.

And this week they waaayyyy overpraised Danny. Hopefully, he will tank next week.

Screw those djs.
Also, why didnt paula mention Cookie performing tonight?

I know last night Ryan twittered “gaga and cook tomorrow” but made no mention of Miley. I wonder if she is pre-taping for next week. I’m assuming Paula left David out since he won’t be there live and she probably forgot when his performance is supposed to air? Or maybe she’s just being Pauler.

LMAO, “Like a Virgin” – I wanna see someone perform that!

Is this the last one hour results show? (Oh please let it beà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.)

I think they’re sticking with the one hour results all season. In just two weeks, we can watch someone pick the “safe” group. Think of how much time that will kill.

ETA: I was thinking Scott, but I didn’t want to say it. Heh. Also, I can’t imagine that Scott would actually be in the Top 4 when there are only 7 left.

In just two weeks, we can watch someone pick the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“safeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  group. Think of how much time that will kill.

Ooh, who is the “nice” one they will torture this time? I will LMAO if it’s Scott, and then go promptly to Hell, along w/the producers.

If Anoop survives, he could redeem himself with à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Sweet Love.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Man, 1986 had some baaaaad music. All the best cheesy stuff was a little earlier in the 80s.

omg, you are so right, this year is terrible. The only other song that I could see even being a possibility is a stripped back version of A Different Corner by Wham…is he cursed, lol?

Well, if Adam decides not to do “Don’t Stop Believin” (which I hope like the dickens he does do), I think he could retool a marvelously sweet and simple “Always On My Mind”.

Or he could freak us all the hell out with “I’ve Never Been To Me”:
Oh, I’ve been to Niece and the isle of Greece
when I sipped champagne on a yacht
I moved like Harlow in Monte Carlo
and showed them what I’ve got
I’ve been undressed by kings
and I’ve seen some things that a woman ain’t s’pose to see
I’ve been to paradise but I’ve never been to me…

Awwww, Kris and I are the same age. We’re destined for each other LOL! Nice to see lots of 1985 babies.

Well, if Adam decides not to do à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Stop Believinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  (which I hope like the dickens he does do), I think he could retool a marvelously sweet and simple à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Always On My Mindà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .

Uhh, why would Adam want to sing “Always On My Mind” ? Anoop JUST sang that….

Well, I’m thinking there will only be 3 instead of 4 from 1985 next week…, BTW random, but Scott and Kris are only one day apart in age. Next week will hopefully be good.

I’m thinking Paula is just being Paula on who’s singing tonight, or maybe they’ll have three? IDK. Looking forward to DC!!!!!

I thought his Marvin Gaye was copy-cat too. Mattà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s arrangements donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t veer far from the originals. And I would say that his song last week was better than last night, but not a whole lot better.

That’s why I’m becoming more impressed by Kris than Matt, even though I prefer Matt’s voice straight up more than Kris’. Kris’ “artistry” (haha tm Kara!) impresses me. My two favorite performances from Matt were ones he did switch up– Human Nature and So Small. He needs to do that more, because the copycat songs are not cutting it.

ETA: I agree that the Miley pre-tape is for a future week and Paula’s just on crack. They would definitely advertise Miley rather than have her be a surprise appearance cuz she brings in the ratings from the kiddies.

Wow, I don’t see an artistry in Kris. I think he’s boring and barely changed up MITM or HS, but got away with it.

He seems a nice guy, but I find him very bland and his voice a bit thin.

I ¨’ve been checking out the songs for 1982 for Adam and many of the top 100 suck or I can ¨’t imagine Adam wanting to do them, or they are great but will not work on a show like idol.!

There’s Soft Cell ¨’s Tainted Love , which I love and I think Adam could kill on!

I would actually love hearing him do Willie Nelson ¨’s “You Were Always on My Mind” even though Anopp just did it.

Maybe some other possibilities:

Hot in the City: Billy Idol

Hurt So Good John Couger

Somebodie ¨’s Baby: Jackson Browne

Hard to Say IÂ ¨’m Sorry: Chicago

Pretty Woman: Van Halen

Don ¨’t Stop Believin: Journey

Aww, no one was born in 1987 (like me) this season…last year had Jason and Syesha, if not more. I really want Adam to do Don’t Stop Believin’, that would be so awesome. And it’s so weird that he’s 10 years older then Allison! She was born the year I started kindergarten, haha.

I would love it if Allison did Tori Amos’s version of “Teen Spirit” — turning it into a sad dramatic ballad that soars and yet still rocks but gives chills. That would be awesomeness!

I looked at Adam’s year, and I just don’t know. Nothing stood out to me for him. Maybe something by Joan Jett — like Crimson and Clover.

And Kris — I Want to Know What Love Is — that’d be great for him!!!

I remember this theme clearly — cuz it’s when David Cook did Billie Jean and blew everyone away. Next week has great potential.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m thinking Paula is just being Paula on whoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s singing tonight, or maybe theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll have three? IDK. Looking forward to DC!!!!!

DCO was just updated a little while ago to reflect that David will be on AI tonight.

It appears that Paula has been sipping from the coke cup a little too much today. :wacko_tb:

Thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Soft Cell ¨Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Tainted Love , which I love and I think Adam could kill on!

It’s a great song but there are too many people who have already sung it, I am afraid Adam’s version would look too much like M. Manson.

Adam has explicitly said in an interview that he wanted to do Don’t Stop Believing on the show and that he had a version that isn’t karaoke (like he would ever do karaoke lol).
I even assumed that he was doing it this week but maybee he was saving it for next week.

All I can say is that I can wait to see Randy drooling over his version!!!

A lot of hip-hop and rap in 1992. I hope Allison can find something great.

The perfect Allison song, if she is still around, would be Sometimes Love Ain’t Enough by Patty Smyth.

Here’s the original.

Adam has said in interviews he would LOVE to sing “Don’t Stop Believing”. It’s on the Top 100 songs of 1982 – so chances are very strong that’s exactly what he’ll do.

“Eye of the Tiger” by surviver for Adam…Yes I am always older than the contestants now if you excuse I am going to get some ensure..

My God, Adam Lambert was born the year I graduated from College! You’ll have to excuse me, I need to go kill myself.

Also, why didnt paula mention Cookie performing tonight?

She can’t remember that many things at one time? The intern forgot to put it on Paula’s cue cards? From last night’s nonsensical ramblings, it is clear that Paula has fallen off the wagon.

And Kris à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  I Want to Know What Love Is à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d be great for him!!!

LOL – that song has bad karma. Ask Lou Gramm. It’s is the cheesiest and one of the most successful rock power ballads of all time, yet it singlehandedly dismantled a band. Plus, it’s hard to pull off without that whole Jersey choir thing.

Adam needs a BIG vocal, but without the “rock wail” that his haters so ignorantly refer to as “screeching”. he needs to give us something in the flavor of “Is Anybody Listening” or “Brigadoon”.

The problem with the rock wail is that you get bored with it real fast if it is used all the time. Everyone likes icing, but no one would want to eat a whole cake made of it.

One of the best parts of Adam’s voice is the bell-like quality of his vibrato in his upper range. Adam’s “new” sound doesn’t allow for that as he adds a gravely edge to it. If Adam is smart and he wants to actually win this turkey, he needs to show that beautiful upper register.

So it shall be written…so it shall be done!

Everyone likes icing, but no one would want to eat a whole cake made of it.

OT, but….I would. :blush_tb:

But only if I wouldn’t have to pay for it at the gym in the days-weeks-months that followed.

Kris, Matt, Megan, Scott & I all have the same birth years

Everyone likes icing, but no one would want to eat a whole cake made of it.

Only if you want to hurl!

Adam needs a BIG vocal, but without the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“rock wailà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  that his haters so ignorantly refer to as à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“screechingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . he needs to give us something in the flavor of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Is Anybody Listeningà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  or à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Brigadoonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .

I’m not a hater, in fact, I like him but everytime he does the high note I think I’m gonna get a heart attack. And I’m only 21! lol

I would love it if Allison did Tori Amosà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s version of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Teen Spirità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

I agree. I’d love to hear Alison sing this.

Please…no Air Supply ^*barf^*

And please no one sing Love Lift us Up Where we belong.

Layla said:
And please no one sing Love Lift us Up Where we belong.

Oh, please let Gokey do it!! PLEEEEEEASE! It fits his Message, it fits his Schtick–I’m getting goosebumps just thinking about it. What awesome awfulness!!

My first thought for Adam was “Tainted Love” because it has so many possibilities, and even though other people may have done it, he could make it his own.

On the other hand, this weeks, PTFM was compared to Taylor Hicks, and I hope he can avoid comparisons with past idols. Ultimately, being compared to the original artist is better than being compared to past idols.

I graduated from high school in 1985! Get out the wrinkle cream!… :down_tb:

SpenserJ said of Paula:
She canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t remember that many things at one time? The intern forgot to put it on Paulaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s cue cards? From last nightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s nonsensical ramblings, it is clear that Paula has fallen off the wagon.

Actually, several of her comments last night were so coherent and articulate they sounded scripted. I forget who she was reviewing, but at one point she was clearly trying to remember the words (BIG words, ha) and delivering a canned review. I like the on-the-fly Paula better, even if she’s still doing the bidding of TPTB. Last night she was just weird.

There are some good new wave songs for Adam’s birth year, 1982, but unfortunately no Smiths. In my alternate universe, Adam would actually consider performing Real Men by Joe Jackson. I can dream.

Bow Wow Wow: “I Want Candy”

Culture Club: “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me”

The Cure: “Let’s Go to Bed”

Duran Duran: “Save A Prayer”

The English Beat: “Save It for Later”

Eurythmics: “Love Is A Stranger

Fun Boy Three: “It Ain’t What You Do (It’s the Way That You Do It)”

Icehouse: “Hey Little Girl”

Billy Idol: “White Wedding”

INXS: “The One Thing,” “Don’t Change”

Joe Jackson: “Steppin’ Out,” “Real Men”

Missing Persons: “Destination Unknown”

Modern English: “I Melt With You”

The Motels: “Only the Lonely”

The Plimsouls: “A Million Miles Away”

The Psychedelic Furs: “Love My Way”

Roxy Music: “More Than This,” “Avalon”

Simple Minds: “Someone Somewhere In Summertime,” “Promised You A Miracle”

Split Enz: “Dirty Creature,” “Six Months in a Leaky Boat”

Talk Talk: “Talk Talk”

Tears for Fears: “Pale Shelter,” “Mad World”

Ultravox: “Reap the Wild Wind”

Violent Femmes: “Blister in the Sun”

XTC: “Senses Working Overtime”

My God, Adam Lambert was born the year I graduated from College! Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll have to excuse me, I need to go kill myself.

LOL – I was just having the same thought about Allison. And, it was a little disheartening to discover that most of these kids were born while I was in high school.

Adam needs a BIG vocal, but without the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“rock wailà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  that his haters so ignorantly refer to as à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“screechingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .

That’s Mr. Spens’s favorite thing about him. He thinks the only music worth listening to has a lot of big rock wails. Mr. Spens also owns a large collection of 70′s and 80′s rock on vynil (that’s the stuff that goes on a record player for you youngins) and he hasn’t bought too much new stuff since the passing of the Hair bands. So, I’m not sure if that would be a ringing endorsement or not. It cracks me up to see Mr. Spens transform into an Adam fantard each week, which led to a funny little conversation in the spense household:

Mr. Spens: Do you vote for people on this show?
Me: Um, well, sometimes, yeah, after you go upstairs to bed.
Mr. Spens: Really? I never knew that.
Me: Well, okay, you caught me, I’m an AI voting dork.
Mr. Spens: Well, then I think you should vote for that Adam kid. And, I’m telling everyone we know that you’re a secret Idol voter.

Of all the irony, Adam freaking outed me!

I think Adam should do “Don’t Stop Believing”. He said he wanted to sing it on the show so apparently he sings it well. I love the song and I suspect Randy will go berserk.

Looks like it will be 80s night plus Allison.

(Adam) needs to give us something in the flavor of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Is Anybody Listeningà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  or à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Brigadoonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .

Well, see, I’m kind of torn on that. Yes, Adam can sing beautifully on songs like Come to Me, Bend to Me, but is that what he’ll be recording after Idol? If that’s not his personal musical style, then I think he should stay away from those sorts of songs so as to not lead people into thinking that’s the kind of record he’s going to make. I’d hate for him to pull out stuff like that just to win, if it’s not in tune with his own artistic vision.

We’ve learned all too well that votes on the show (even if you win) don’t automatically equal records sold. I think Adam has the potential to be hugely marketable, but not by singing Lerner/Loewe showtunes from 1947.

I hope Adam does “Open Arms” by Journey. That could be fabulous, so tender but still has the big notes.

Terrie-You listed a lot of songs I grew up listening to back in high school.
Hee
I love 80′s Alternative/New Wave.
I’m so old…

Open Arms. No,No,No,No. Never again

Am I the only person who passionately hates all Journey songs? I think Adam could do a haunting “Mad World.” I’d love to hear more of his lower register (I’m assuming he has one)

Spense, LOL. And cheese, no, your not. I hope Adam stays far away from anything Journey.
ETA: And I graduated from college the year BEFORE Adam was born. Yikes!

cheese Apr 1st, 2009 at 3:51 pm

Am I the only person who passionately hates all Journey songs? I think Adam could do a haunting à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Mad World.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d love to hear more of his lower register (Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m assuming he has one)

That was one of the redeeming things on last nights performance, he did a bit in a lower register.

And cheese, no, your not.

Yeah, nope definitely not. I do not believe that I would ever voluntarily choose to listen to a Journey song if the classic rock station, dentist’s office, Randy Jackson, elevator or Mr. Spens were not forcing me too. Also, I’ll put Steve Perry on the list of people I’d like to punch in the face.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m so oldà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

Me too, and I currently have the urge to compile a play list from Terrie’s post.

I the only person who passionately hates all Journey songs? I think Adam could do a haunting à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Mad World.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d love to hear more of his lower register (Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m assuming he has one)

Oh cheese, you and I are SO on the same wavelength re: Adam’s song choices. First we both want “Bleeding Love” and now “Mad World.” I could totally see him choosing that too. If he can’t get “Don’t Stop Believing” I’m allll about “Mad World.”

Donnie Darko version ftw!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR91Rj1ZN1M

LOL spense.

I love that Mr. Spense is an Adam fantard. That just cracks me up. I’ll have to think about songs choices. I don’t know right now.

Matt should sing Everytime You Go Away.

Okay, so looking at the list of top songs of 1982 actually reminded me of a few things ……

REO Speedwagon is awesome! Oh, 38 Special, where did you go? Kenny Rogers used to actually make music people wanted to listen to, before becoming a billboard for bad plastic surgery. How I used to lurrvvve Rick Springfield, Ray Parker Jr actually recorded something other than the theme to ghostbusters, and someone actually created a song about playing Pac-man and I’m pretty sure I loved it.

That’s what’s great about the old 80′s music. You wouldn’t hear somebody recording a song today about playing Wii tennis, now would you? And, it certainly wouldn’t be a radio hit.

I was looking at the top 100 songs for Adam’s year…1982 and I think he could do “Harden My Heart” really well but, I swear to god…if he does “Open Arms”,

I
WILL
DIE

I love the idea of “Tainted Love” and call me corny but I think he could really win over a lot of people with a smoking hot version of “Always On My Mind”.

Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s great about the old 80à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s music. You wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t hear somebody recording a song today about playing Wii tennis, now would you? And, it certainly wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t be a radio hit.

Damn you Spens!! I have a really nice diddy all composed and ready to go (just waiting for Idol to announce the songwriting competition), and now everyone’s going to think I stole your idea!!

*sulks*

Donnie Darko version ftw!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR91Rj1ZN1M

The Gary Jules version is love!

I was in HS when Adam was born, but I guess that makes me technically old enough to be his mom. Sigh.

Haven’t really watched AI before this season, but after seeing Clay and Elliot’s Open Arms on Youtube, maybe it is time for something else. “Mad World” is an inspired choice, also would love to hear Adam do “Save a Prayer” by Duran Duran.

Isn’t “Don’t Stop Believing” a Journey song?? Am confused by those who passionately hate Journey yet want to hear Adam sing this…

Of all the irony, Adam freaking outed me!

SpenserJ :lol_tb:

Yeah…I’m not a big journey fan either. If Adam did nice day for a white wedding (is tat song from 82?) I think people would whip out the crosses and grab the pitch forks!

Even Mad World (great film Donnie Darko) might freak a few people out. Used to lurve REO SpeedWagon.

“Avalon” could be kinda cool for Adam. The Cure (Love them) or maybe a Eurythmics song?

Kylene – I’ll happily sign whatever waiver you need to enter your fabulous song in the AI songwriting contest.

Isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Stop Believingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  a Journey song?? Am confused by those who passionately hate Journey yet want to hear Adam sing thisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

It is yes. I dislike Journey. Don’t Stop Believing would not be my first choice for Adam. But, I’ll give him a chance if that’s the choice he makes. I’m open to the idea that I might enjoy his version, mostly because I’m 100% certain his version will not contain Steve Perry.

ETA: oh, by the way, please do not tell Mr. Spens that I insulted Steve Perry. It would make for very uncomfortable dinner conversation, and I’m pretty sure the punishment would be an all-nite jam session of Journey & Styx on the turntable (yep, we still have one of those – I keep it hidden when company comes).

OMG

This is one of those times when I shake my head and say …….are they effing nuts?

Who doesnt love Journey!???? especially with Steve Perry.

Just kill me. Im old as dirt anyways.

OMG

Who doesnt love Journey!???? especially with Steve Perry.

Answer: SpenserJ

A DC fan with a better memory might know this but I could swear he said once that he wanted to sing a Journey song and it couldn’t get cleared. Does anyone remember exactly?

I’m gonna climb on the Jouney/Steve Perry hate train.

BTW, the organization I work for has a charity ball every year. Tickets are about $300 per person, so $600 dollars for you and a date. This year, they featured the music of Styx as performed by Dennis DeYoung. I was like, are you effing kidding me? You’d have to pay me to go to that ball! :wacko_tb:

ETA: Here ya go Spense:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF-aPjhbI8E

ETA2: You’re out of luck. The song came out in 1981.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Afternoon_Delights

LOL, Dingo, if you want I’ll do some kind of penance.

I will concede that Steve Perry had a great voice – he just spent too much time beating me over the head with it.

So, I’ve had a thought – what year did they make that “General Hospital” song. Because that shit was awesome. And, I would vote until the end of time for anyone who sang it.

I think I’ll write a song about Donkey Kong.

Also, I have an overwhelming urge to watch the Wedding Singer.

ETA:

This year, they featured the music of Styx as performed by Dennis DeYoung. I was like, are you effing kidding me? Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d have to pay me to go to that ball!

Wow, glad I don’t live by you, Mr. Spens would have totally made me go to that. Dennis DeYoung is a freak of the first order. And, everyone knows that the only thing remotely cool about Styx was Tommy Shaw.

Whatever Adam does he needs to make it current and sound like what he would do as a recording artist. I don’t think we’ve seen that from him yet, or at least I have no clear line of sight on his musical direction. Too often for me he sounds like a Mick Jagger wannabe, which ain’t current. I don’t listen to any YouTubes of contestants, so I only know what I see on the show. Individual “performances”, but not a set list for a concert for today’s music world.

PJ – you are a true pal. That was filled with fabulosity. Funny thing is, I think if I turned that show on today, I could catch right back up. People seem to stay on those soaps for 40 years and the plots really don’t change all that much.

I remember running home from the bus stop at the speed of light so I wouldn’t miss Luke and Laura’s wedding. And, since they dragged that shit out for the whole week – that was 5 days of running – by Friday, I was pretty effin tired.

“It is yes. I dislike Journey. Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Stop Believing would not be my first choice for Adam. But, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll give him a chance if thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the choice he makes. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m open to the idea that I might enjoy his version, mostly because Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m 100% certain his version will not contain Steve Perry.”

Makes sense now. I suspect Adam could sing many songs I wouldn’t usually like and I would be won over. I still like Journey though; reminds me of the couple skates at the roller rink when I was in grade school.

I LOVE Avalon, one of my all time favorite songs! The vocals may not showcase him enough since Bryan Ferry is more of a “crooner”. He could also sing the female background vocals to make Avalon more vocally challenging

A DC fan with a better memory might know this but I could swear he said once that he wanted to sing a Journey song and it couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get cleared. Does anyone remember exactly?

I don’t know about DC but Kristy Lee sang “Faithfully” in the semis last year. I can’t imagine they’d clear for her and not DC.

I don’t know. I just can’t play this game for another week, casting songs for a crew that seems really incapable of the kinds of choices that make viewers perk up.

Has it gotten to the point where contestants now think it’s good strategy to choose songs that seemed to work okay in previous seasons? There’s no imagination in this group, and I don’t get why we hear over and over that supposed songs that these people loved, they have to learn them in a day or something. Either they know and love these songs or they don’t, and for some reason, I think there’s an alienation between the singers, the songs and us this season.

I’m pretty sure DC talked about doing “Open Arms” last year, but it just didn’t work out. However, I don’t think it’s because it wasn’t cleared, but because it just didn’t fit into the season at any point for him.

When a song they choose doesn’t get cleared and they have to put something together in a day, obviously they have to choose something that has been cleared in the past and that the band already knows how to play. This may account for some of the repetition we get every season.
I believe some of the best and worst performances in seasons past have been done on the fly. I don’t mind knowing when someone didn’t get their song cleared, it gives me another perspective on their ability.

A DC fan with a better memory might know this but I could swear he said once that he wanted to sing a Journey song and it couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get cleared. Does anyone remember exactly?

David was born in 1982, and I also thought he said he had wanted to sing “Open Arms” on Idol but never got the chance, so that would make sense.

Has it gotten to the point where contestants now think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s good strategy to choose songs that seemed to work okay in previous seasons?

I don’t think so. Four out of the nine songs had never been done before (at least in semi and final rounds). Of the other five, only one had been performed more than once (I Surrender). I’m not sure that contestants were using that strategy at all.

Now, are they good at picking songs? Not this week, with a few exceptions.

Oh, and while I didn’t like Adam’s song choice, I give him props (if its true that he had to switch on Monday) for delivering an entertaining performance, even if he didn’t exactly show me what kind of artist he’d be.

But yeah, he needs to lose the Eddie Munster hair.

Yes, DC definitely mentioned Open Arms.

SpenserJ (wasltp), again thanks for the laugh! Does ‘ol Mr Spens know what a lucky fella ( I almost said SOB) he is?

I wish they’d show some of the behind the scenes song selection process. In the mansion. During all those great inciteful clips we’re not getting.

So what do you think? Did Megan Joy’s “fans” save her? I certainly hope not as her performances are driving up the wall. She is also now convinced that she is all that and a bag of chips in the beauty department. When I look at her all I see is a huge ball of issues….

Does à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹ol Mr Spens know what a lucky fella ( I almost said SOB) he is?

If you knew him, you would have went with SOB And yes, I remind him every day.

Adam: I Love Rock N Roll…or maybe a reprise of Danny’s Tainted Love??!! id love that shit….867-5309!!

I think Do I Do would be an out of the box choice that i think he could rearrange and fit his style that would win back the ‘conservative’ crowd- i personally want more of the glamrock, but i want him to win the show more, so i would suggest getting back to the middle-of the road stuff (unfortunately).

#1 choice tho: I Love Rock and Roll. Hope there is something that jumps out at me in the next week that makes me excited tho ( I still am dying for Adam to sing Dream On By Aerosmith and Bohemian Rap.

Well, see, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m kind of torn on that. Yes, Adam can sing beautifully on songs like Come to Me, Bend to Me, but is that what heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be recording after Idol? If thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not his personal musical style, then I think he should stay away from those sorts of songs so as to not lead people into thinking thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the kind of record heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to make. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d hate for him to pull out stuff like that just to win, if ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not in tune with his own artistic vision.

Here’s my dream scenario. They have a Broadway theme week and everyone has to jump outside of their box. Adam comes out in a kilt and sings Come to Me, Bend to Me in a lilting brogue. Paula collapses. Simon is speechless. Kara is crying. The audience refuses to stop screaming. Dial Idol is off the chart. This is the week Goofy Gokey is voted off.

I can now stop worrying about Adam and this stupid show. The following week he goes back to singing whatever the hell he wants.

If Adam can get Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin” cleared he’ll do that one, for sure.
Other choices for him that I’d find interesting would be Hold Me by Fleetwood Mac, Abracadabra by Steve Miller, and Don’t You Want Me by Human League.

Gee thanks Spens and others for getting this song stuck in my head. General Hospital. Geez.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FWrS4Y5OJs

And then there’s Frisco…………

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkNd4VrZ_UU

Adam was born in 1982, he can’t do “Don’t Stop Believin’”, it’s a 1981 song. To think, if his mom had him a month early…..

Wow, apparently 1985 was a big year for Idol contenstants to be born and Phil Collins! So many people born in that year and honestly it was a rough year for music. I don’t know what Matt will sing if he is still there…honestly I don’t know what any of them will sing. It’s going to be a tough one!

Oh, no, you canNOT bring up Frisco and Felicia and NOT post “All I Need”:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn8E9rrBt7s

According to Miley’s twitter, she is at Idol now performing.

http://twitter.com/mileycyrus

Oh, no, you canNOT bring up Frisco and Felicia and NOT post à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“All I Needà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ :

That would be a travesty indeed. Maybe someone will sing that? I’ll vote for them – regardless of who it is.

kbr, Phil Collins is also on my list of people I want to punch in the face (this list is getting long – I obviously need anger management).

Thanks for those fun videos Mandalay.

Adam was born in 1982, he canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t do à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Stop Believinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a 1981 song. To think, if his mom had him a month earlyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..

These themes are pretty fluid. I’m sure that Don’t Stop Believin was still on some chart in ’82 (heck, I’m sure it’s still on one now!). If he wants to sing it – they’ll probably just fudge it.

These themes are pretty fluid. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sure that Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Stop Believin was still on some chart in à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹82 (heck, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sure ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s still on one now!). If he wants to sing it – theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll probably just fudge it.

I was about to post that. Kinda like Bo Bice doing “Vehicle” on disco night.

So what do you think? Did Megan Joyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“fansà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  save her?

I think at this point, the only people still voting for Megan are her family, friends, and VFTW.

I wish she would get some good vocal training, because I hear a good voice in there, but she just doesn’t know how to use it. And it’s driving me insane because I love her tone.

I was about to post that. Kinda like Bo Bice doing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Vehicleà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on disco night.

LOL – exactly PJ.

I wish she would get some good vocal training, because I hear a good voice in there, but she just doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know how to use it. And ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s driving me insane because I love her tone.

Me too Sarah. I of course am the only person in America who actually liked Rockin Robin (although the bird calls were a bit odd). She’s got a cool voice, she just has no effin clue what to do with it.

For Adam, I think “Blue Eyes” by Elton John could be stunning. “Save A Prayer” is a beautiful, haunting song, but I don’t know how it would be for the Idol stage. Too bad he already did disco this week, because he could choose “Let’s Groove” (with all that falsetto) for next week.

So much for Adam singing don’t stop believing! The group performance was pretty meh. Liked Allison, Kris and Adam’s parts.

Jeez. Adam was born the same year as my son. That makes me feel old. Sigh.

If he sings “Eye of the Tiger” I may actually have to seek psychological counseling. My son played that song repeatedly when he was little and into the Rocky movies and I hate. that. song. so. much.
I think Adam has better taste than that, just sayin’.

My favorites for Adam from 1982 are:

Money – Pink Floyd
Body Language – Queen
Juke Box Hero – Foreigner

He’d be awesome with any of the three. “Money” would be my favorite. It’s so him.

If Adam does Kate Bush’s Suspended In Gaffa, I’d die in peace.

Anoop’s voice is really outstanding in the group song, I noticed that during the show, his vocals are the best!

For Allison:

#1 Songs of 1992

All 4 Love – Color Me Badd
Baby Got Back – Sir Mix-A-Lot
Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me – George Michael/Elton John
End of the Road – Boyz II Men
How Do You Talk to an Angel – The Heights
I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
I’ll Be There – Mariah Carey
I’m Too Sexy – Right Said Fred
Jump – Kris Kross
Save the Best for Last – Vanessa Williams
This Used To Be My Playground – Madonna
To Be With You – Mr. Big

TLC had several hits that year. Maybe there’s something there for Allison?

1999 – Prince
Centerfold -The J. Geils Band
Crimson and Clover – Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
Eye Of The Tiger – Survivor
I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll – Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

Hall & Oates had several hits that year. Maneaterr was just done on DWTS. Naw…Adam couldn’t do that!

It really is fun trying to figure out what Adam could sing. I love Open Arms!

Grammie Kari
Apr 2nd, 2009 at 2:29 am
For Allison:

#1 Songs of 1992

All 4 Love – Color Me Badd
Baby Got Back – Sir Mix-A-Lot
Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Let the Sun Go Down on Me – George Michael/Elton John
End of the Road – Boyz II Men
How Do You Talk to an Angel – The Heights
I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll Be There – Mariah Carey
Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m Too Sexy – Right Said Fred
Jump – Kris Kross
Save the Best for Last – Vanessa Williams
This Used To Be My Playground – Madonna
To Be With You – Mr. Big

LOL, have ever heard:

Baby Got Back – Sir Mix-A-Lot

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m Too Sexy – Right Said Fred

That would be very entertaining, but I’m not so sure Alison should pick one of those!!!

I suggested it already in another thread but I’d like to see Allison tackle “These Are Days” by 10,000 Maniacs.

The perfect Allison song, if she is still around, would be Sometimes Love Ainà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Enough by Patty Smyth.

Caffiend– I had the *exact* same thought. That would be a great choice for Alison. She needs to do something a little prettier (by which I do not mean boring or adult contemporary, just prettier.)

oh my three faves megan, kris and matt are born the same year..too bad megan has bid farewell..

Me too Sarah. I of course am the only person in America who actually liked Rockin Robin (although the bird calls were a bit odd). Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s got a cool voice, she just has no effin clue what to do with it.

no you are not alone..i like rockin robin and everything abt her…

wow…1982…violent femmes “blister in the sun” i love that song. and culture club “do you really want to hurt me” though the range is not great. eurythmics too for adam.

I remembered this morning that Yaz’s “Upstairs at Eric’s” came out in 1982 – I’m sure Adam’s choice will be a bit more mainstream, but I would LOVE to hear him sing anything from that CD. I think it’s been in my car CD player for the last year.

I also realized that plenty of good music came out in 1986 – The Queen is Dead, Life’s Rich Pageant, So, etc. Nothing that would ever be cleared for Idol, lol.

1992 – Baby Got Back http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cru2_2cLqWk

I like the fact that Adam and Allison get their respective birth years all to themselves. They can hopefully be creative (within the confines of the legal system and TPTB’s whims, that is)

Sharing 1985 will be no picnic. Can’t wait (snicker, snicker)

I also noticed that ANOOP has 1986 all to himself.

I remembered this morning that Yazà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Upstairs at Ericà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢sà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  came out in 1982 …

Aw. I love “Only You”.

Wow, I didn’t realize that David Cook and Adam were both born the same year. Thank goodness DC chose Billie Jean! That was his total success jump.

Adam has some decent choices. I would love for him to slow it up again maybe Elton John’s Empty Garden, Roberta Flack””s Feel Like Making Love, or Journey’s Open Arms. If he sprinkled them with a little Lambert magic, it could basically seal his place in the finale.

Lil on the other hand was born in 80′s wasteland it seems. So I guess she could do Time After Time, What’s Love Got to do with it, or Let’s Hear it for The Boy

Allison Sometimes Love Just Aint Enough, or to totally catch everyone of guard, Make it Happen by Mariah Carey!

Kris, Do What you Do by Jermaine Jackson, or Julian Lennon’s Valotte, or Too Late for Goodbyes.

I am just gonna pray for Anoop because the only thing i could come up with for him is Prince’s Kiss, and that is a scary yet interesting thought, nothing else seemed rights.

Danny has imho the best year to work with, a wealth of riches, da bastid, he is gonna do well, mark my words, well unless he shamefully panders or wears goat horns or something, lol.

Matt, Careless Whisper

Scott, We are the World, he lives to sing another day

Matt, Scott, and Kris all in the same year may have to do some juggling of songs. Good thing Megan left or there would have been four. I guess all three have a different vibe so probably wouldn’t want the same songs anyway. It is pretty funny that Adam is ten years older than Allison and Scott twelve. She sure is able to hang right in there with them. I kind of like “song from the year you were born” week. Lots of choices.

Here are the top 25 songs from 1985 according to Music Outfitters. Looks like Kris, Matt, and Scott have lots of Wham to choose from.

1. Careless Whisper, Wham!
2. Like A Virgin, Madonna
3. Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, Wham!
4. I Want To Know What Love Is, Foreigner
5. I Feel For You, Chaka Khan
6. Out Of Touch, Daryl Hall and John Oates
7. Everybody Wants To Rule The World, Tears For Fears
8. Money For Nothing, Dire Straits
9. Crazy For You, Madonna
10. Take On Me, A-Ha
11. Everytime You Go Away, Paul Young
12. Easy Lover, Phil Collins and Philip Bailey
13. Can’t Fight This Feeling, REO Speedwagon
14. We Built This City, Starship
15. The Power Of Love, Huey Lewis and The News
16. Don’t You (Forget About Me), Simple Minds
17. Cherish, Kool and The Gang
18. St. Elmo’s Fire (Man In Motion), John Parr
19. The Heat Is On, Glenn Frey
20. We Are The World, U.S.A. For Africa
21. Shout, Tears For Fears
22. Part-Time Lover, Stevie Wonder
23. Saving All My Love For You, Whitney Houston
24. Heaven, Bryan Adams
25. Everything She Wants, Wham!

OMG, I wish ANOOP would sing “Shake You Down,” (Gregory Abbott)!!!!!!

1986 – ANOOP
Top Ten Singles

January
1. “Say You, Say Me,” Lionel Richie
2. “That’s What Friends Are For,” Dionne Warwick & Friends
3. “Party All The Time,” Eddie Murphy
4. “Alive And Kicking,” Simple Minds
5. “I Miss You,” Klymaxx
6. “Talk To Me,” Stevie Nicks
7. “Small Town,” John Cougar Mellencamp
8. “Burning Heart,” Survivor
9. “Walk Of Life,” Dire Straits
10. “Tonight She Comes,” Cars

February
1. “Burning Heart,” Survivor
2. “When The Going Gets Tough…,” Billy Ocean
3. “That’s What Friends Are For,” Dionne Warwick
4. “How Will I Know,” Whitney Houston
5. “Kyrie,” Mr. Mister
6. “Living In America,” James Brown
7. “The Sweetest Taboo,” Sade
8. “I’m Your Man,” Wham!
9. “Conga,” Miami Sound Machine
10. “Sara,” Starship

March
1. “Sara,” Starship
2. “These Dreams,” Heart
3. “Secret Lovers,” Atlantic Starr
4. “Kyrie,” Mr. Mister
5. “How Will I Know,” Whitney Houston
6. “R.O.C.K. In The USA,” John Cougar Mellencamp
7. “Rock Me Amadeus,” Falco
8. “King For A Day,” Thompson Twins
9. “Nikita,” Elton John
10.”Silent Running,” Mike & The Mechanics

April
1. “Kiss,” Prince & The Revolution
2. “Rock Me Amadeus,” Falco
3. “Manic Monday,” Bangles
4. “Addicted To Love,” Robert Palmer
5. “West End Girls,” Pet Shop Boys
6. “What You Need,” INXS
7. “Harlem Shuffle,” Rolling Stones
8. “Let’s Go All The Way,” Sly Fox
9. “R.O.C.K. In The USA,” John Cougar Mellencamp
10. “Why Can’t This Be Love,” Van Halen

May
1. “Greatest Love Of All,” Whitney Houston
2.. “West End Girls,” Pet Shop Boys
3. “What Have You Done For Me Lately,” Janet Jackson
4. “Live To Tell,” Madonna
5. “If You Leave,” Orchestral Manoeuvres in The Dark
6. “Why Can’t This Be Love,” Van Halen
7. “On My Own,” Patti Labelle & Michael McDonald
8. “Take Me Home,” Phil Collins
9. “Addicted To Love,” Robert Palmer
10. “Bad Boy,” Miami Sound Machine

June
1. “On My Own,” Patti Labelle & Michael McDonald
2. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry),” Billy Ocean
3. “Live To Tell,” Madonna
4. “Crush On You,” Jets
5. “I Can’t Wait,” Nu Shooz
6. “”A Different Corner,” George Michael
7. “No One Is To Blame,” Howard Jones
8. “Holding Back The Years,” Simply Red
9. “Greatest Love Of All,” Whitney Houston
10. “Who’s Johnny,” El DeBarge

July
1. “Invisible Touch,” Genesis
2. “Nasty,” Janet Jackson
3. “Holding Back The Years,” Simply Red
4. “Sledgehammer,” Peter Gabriel
5. “Danger Zone,” Kenny Loggins
6. “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry),” Billy Ocean
7. “Who’s Johnny,” El DeBarge
8. “Glory Of Love,” Peter Cetera
9. “Your Wildest Dreams,” Moody Blues
10. “No One Is To Blame,” Howard Jones

August
1. “Papa Don’t Preach,” Madonna
2. “Glory Of Love,” Peter Cetera
3. “Mad About You,” Belinda Carlisle
4. “Higher Love,” Steve Winwood
5. “Venus,” Bananarama
6. “We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off,” Jermaine Stewart
7. “Rumors,” Timex Social Club
8. “Dancing On The Ceiling,” Lionel Richie
9. “Sledgehammer,” Peter Gabriel
10. “Take My Breath Away,” Berlin

September
1. “Stuck With You,” Huey Lewis & The News
2. “Dancing On The Ceiling,” Lionel Richie
3. “Friends And Lovers,” Gloria Loring & Carl Anderson
4. “Take My Breath Away,” Berlin
5. “Walk This Way,” Run D.M.C.
6. “Venus,” Bananarama
7. “Words Get In The Way,” Miami Sound Machine
8. “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone),” Glass Tiger
9. “Dreamtime,” Daryl Hall
10. “Higher Love,” Steve Winwood

October
1. “When I Think Of You,” Janet Jackson
2. “Typical Male,” Tina Turner
3. “Throwing It All Away,” Genesis
4. “Two Of Hearts,” Stacey Q
5. “True Colors,” Cyndi Lauper
6. “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone),” Glass Tiger
7. “Heartbeat,” Don Johnson
8. “Stuck With You,” Huey Lewis & The News
9. “All Cried Out,” Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force
10. “I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On,” Robert Palmer

November
1. “Human,” Human League
2. “Amanda,” Boston
3. “True Blue,” Madonna
4. “You Give Love A Bad Name,” Bon Jovi
5. “Take Me Home Tonight,” Eddie Money
6. “Word Up,” Cameo
7. “I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On,” Robert Palmer
8. “The Next Time I Fall,” Peter Cetera & Amy Grant
9. “True Colors,” Cyndi Lauper
10. “Hip To Be Square,” Huey Lewis & The News

December
1. “Walk Like An Egyptian,” Bangles
2. “The Way It Is,” Bruce Hornsby & The Range
3. “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” Wang Chung
4. “Notorious,” Duran Duran
5. “Hip To Be Square,” Huey Lewis & The News
6. “Shake You Down,” Gregory Abbott
7. “To Be A Lover,” Billy Idol
8. “The Next Time I Fall,” Peter Cetera & Amy Grant
9. “Stand By Me,” Ben E. King
10. “You Give Love A Bad Name,” Bon Jovi

Why couldn’t Allison have been born 1985 I think she would rock on Papa don’t Preach.

I actually picked ” Love takes Time” for Alison. I think that even though it’s a Mariah Carey song she could rock it out. I also think it would be a chance to show her softer side.

For Danny I picked “The Rose” I think it’s a Danny song…

For Adam my favorite songs are Money and “I love Rock and Roll” either would be amazing!

I think Anoop should sing one of my favorite songs “The Glory of Love”

And while 1985 is loaded with Wham! I think that Matt should sing “Heaven” Scott should go with “Your the Inspriation”

I like “The Boys of Summer” for Kris.

Okay, so Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sure others have ideas for Adam Lambertà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s song (from 1982) but here are my suggestions.1) I love rock n roll: Joan jett & the blackhearts; easy to update and in Adamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s ilk ie gothish; 2) Hurts so good: Johnny Cougar: No comment necessary

Danny could do Love on the Rocks: Neil Diamond or maybe Hungry Heart (Springsteen)or Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve lost that lovinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ feeling (Hall & Oates did a cover). Or even Woman – John Lennon (risky).

Lil could do Here comes the Rain Again: The Eurythmics; Time After Time; Cyndi Lauper.

More for Lil. Anything from Tina Turnerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Private Dancer Album. I like à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t stand the rainà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Private Dancerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s love got to do with ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .

Adam. Ray Parker Jnr à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m in love with the other womanà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , Soft Cell à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Tainted loveà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ; Rod Stewart did a version of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Hot Legsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  with Tina Turner in à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹82.

Kris. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Heavenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , Bryan Adams; à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“One more nightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , Phil Collins; à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Broken Wings:, Mr Mister;

Matt. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Lonely olà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ nightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , John Cougar; Mellencamp, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Careless Whisperà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , George Michael; à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Freedomà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , Wham; à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Mony Monyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , Billy Idol

Matt: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“We close our eyesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , Go West; à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Would I lie to youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , Eurythmics; à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Addicted to Loveà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , Robert Palmer

Anoop:à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Mean to meà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . Crowded House; à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“You can call me Alà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , Paul Simon

Danny: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“While you see a chanceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , Steve Winwood

Adam: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The one thingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , INX

Alison: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Come as you areà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , Nirvana; à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Damn, I wish I was your loverà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , Sophie Hawkins; à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I have nothingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , Whitney Houston

More …

Matt: Alive and Kicking, Simple Minds/ Don’t you (forget about me) – This last one was performed for Live Aid and was one of the anthems of the 80s. He should be able to kill off the competition with this one.

Adam: I want candy, Bow wow wow;

Anoop should do “Take my breath away”…..he could do wonderful things with that song.. and I really hope he stops caring about what the judges say and just have fun since the show is fixed for its faves at this point

I’d like “Crimson and Clover” for Adam. Here’s Kelly Clarkson doing it …
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGydzIkhDKI

Of course, I detest Journey, so that’s probably what he’ll pick.

I’ll have a go. I don’t know lots of the songs on the lists, and based on what everyone’s saying on here, age-wise, I think I may be (one of) the oldest. I went to my 10-year high school reunion the year Kris (and Matt and Scott) was (were) born. Gah!

Of the songs I recognized, and knowing some would need to be rearranged, these are what I came up with …

1980 – Danny:
Against the Wind (Bob Seger)

1982 – Adam:
Eye of the Tiger (Survivor)
Tainted Love (Soft Cell)
867-5309 (Tommy Tutone)
Only the Lonely (The Motels)
I Ran (Flock of Seagulls)
Empty Garden (Elton John)
Crimson and Clover (Joan Jett)
Every Little Thing She Does is Magic (The Police)
Hot in the City (Billy Idol)
Working for the Weekend (Loverboy)

1984 – Lil:
What’s Love Got to Do With It (Tina Turner)

1985 – Kris, Matt, Scott:
Careless Whisper (Wham!)
Everybody Wants to Rule the World (Tears for Fears)
Don’t You Forget About Me (Simple Minds)

1985 – Kris, Matt:
Take on Me (A-Ha)
Shout (Tears for Fears)

1985 – Kris:
Things Can Only Get Better (Howard Jones)
Walking On Sunshine (Katrina and the Waves)

1985 – Matt:
Heaven (Bryan Adams)
Summer of ’69 (Bryan Adams)

1986 – Anoop:
True Colors (Cyndi Lauper)
The Sweetest Taboo (Sade)
All I need is a Miracle (Mike and the Mechanics)

1992 – Allison:
Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough (Patty Smyth)
That’s What Love is For (Amy Grant)
I Will Remember You (Amy Grant)

Allison has a few really good options for the year 1992:

She could go acoustic like Adam did a few weeks ago with:

Tears in Heaven (Eric Clapton) this is a beautiful ballad with enough dynamics to showcase Allison’s range and give her an opportunity to demonstrate some lyrical tenderness.

Under the Bridge (Red Hot Chili Peppers) – Being from LA, I think that Allison could really connect with this song and re-interpret the “I don’t ever want to feel…” chorus with her joplin-esque signature.

Or

She could bring the house down with…

Right Now (Van Halen) – Allison is such a rocker and would do this song sooooo much better than David Lee Roth. And, being so utterly marginalized by the judges, I think that she could really identify with lyrics like:

“One step ahead, one step behind me
Now you gotta run to get even
Make future plans, dont dream about yesterday, hey
Cmon turn, turn this thing around”

or

Remedy (The Black Crowes) – I think Allison could establish herself as the next queen of rock with this gritty, soulful masterpiece worthy of any juke joint. Plus she could score pimp points by working a pun on her hair color with some of the lyrics:

“Baby, baby why did you dye your hair?
Why you always keeping with your mothers dare? “

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Shout (Tears for Fears)

I had my 9-year-old singing this song for days after downloading it recently. Shawn and Gus (Psych) did an Idol spoof and dressed up like Tears for Fears. It was hilarious. I’d forgotten how much I liked that song. It’s at least 6 minutes long, so a few “Shout, shout, let it all outs” would have to be scrapped. (lol) If someone takes it on, I would love it if they sang my favorite part: “They gave us life, and in return we gave them hell” (that’s pretty close anyway.)

Against the Wind (Bob Seger)

If Danny sang a Bob Seger song, I think I may actually like it.

Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t You Forget About Me (Simple Minds)

Wonder how that song would sound as a stripped down (almost stalkerish a la DC’s “Always Be My Baby”) ballad? Just a thought…

Jayd,

Love me some Psych! And Tears for Fears. Pretty much loved all the New Wave music from the 80s. Adam Ant and Billy Idol were a couple of my faves, but I didn’t see any Adam Ant on the lists. Boo!

Friend or Foe came out in 1982 – and Adam could so do anything from that album, (except Man Called Marco) and I’d be in heaven. Goody Two Shoes was the single and might be the smartest choice from that album since it’s the only one that anyone who wasn’t a huge fan of Adam Ant might recognize. Plus it’s pretty catchy. He could also do The Doors’ Hello, I Love You – since that was on the album.

OMG I looooooove Adam Ant. I saw him in concert in the early 80′s and it was wild. He submerged himself in a tank of water on stage. Crazy awesome.

OK. Never mind “Crimson and Clover”, Adam should do some Ant music and use the water tank.

mj, we need an Adam Ant thread. lol! Adam Ant was one of the best concerts I’ve seen in my life. Talk about THEATRICAL!

To keep this on topic … Adam, please do ANYthing by Adam Ant. That is all. (Wish I could make a backward “D”.)

The top 4 that stand out to me are:

1. The Rose (Bette Midler);
2. She’s Out Of My Life (Michael Jackson);
3. Stand By Me (Mickey Gilley); and
4. I Wanna Be Your Lover (Prince).

My gut says he will do the Rose, but that may be too predictable. I could definitely see him shouting out some “darling, darling, stand by me,” but if he wants to air on the side of unpredictabiltiy, a little Prince could be fun without being sloppy. Now if he does the M.J. song, he might get some slack given the meaning of the song and his well-advertised personal story, but I say, why not? It would really allow him to have a tender, vulnerable moment if he simply just feels it and pretends to be the only one in the room. So . . .

What I think Danny Gokey will sing: The Rose

What I’m hoping for: She’s Out Of My Life.

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For Adam:
He can run with the punk rocker theme and do “I Love Rock and Roll” (Joan Jett), “Tainted Love” (Softcell) or “Under Pressure” (Queen and David Bowie).

Or go softer, as we have seen him do, and sing “She’s Got a Way” (Billy Joel) or “Always On My Mind” (Willie Nelson).

Oh man, “Shadows Of The Night” (Pat Benatar) is on this list too. That song really gets me going.

Hmmm . . . TOUGH one. Adam is a big fan of Freddie Mercury and David Bowie, so what better choice is there than “Under Pressure”? But can this song showcase his range? Ah hell, he’ll find a way to make it work. And I’ve gotta say, I think whatever he will do, is the same as what he should do, because he always makes the smartest decisions.
But to go ahead and be fair, here goes nothing:

What I think Adam will do: Under Pressure
What I wanna see: I Love Rock and Roll

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please adam sing OPEN ARMS…

Outside of the box for Adam:

INXS Don’t Change
Led Zepplin – Baby Come on Home
The Cure – Let’s go to bed (slowed down with the “Upright” treatment
Ghosts – The Jam

Please oh please no Journey or any other hair bed hell power ballads. Ej Blue Eyes is just a bit blah as a song when there are so many other great options. Under Pressure would be ok, between the Bowie bits and the Freddie bits it about covers his range

80′s aren’t a total wasteland if you get out of the top 40.

OMG, there are SO many songs that Anoop could sing! I would LOVE to hear “All Cried Out”

OK, so I’m home, sick, and have lots of time on my hands. Here are some ideas for the kids.

Danny Gokey (1980) – Against The Wind, Bob Seger or You May Be Right, Billy Joel: I think Gokey will go upbeat this week.

Adam Lambert (1982) – Working For The Weekend, Loverboy or Edge Of Seventeen, Stevie Nicks or Open Arms, Journey: I’d love to hear Adam sing those Steve Perry notes, and he’d wear the Loverboy red leather pants well… but I’m betting he’ll do something unique, whatever he chooses!

Lil Rounds (1984) – What’s Love Got To Do With It, Tina Turner or Love Is A Battlefield, Pat Benatar: I hope Lil steps out of the box and rocks it up a bit with the Benetar.

Kris Allen (1985) – Walking On Sunshine, Katrina and The Waves: I can see him having a blast with this and his guitar.

Matt Giraud (1985) – Things Can Only Get Better, Howard Jones: Love Howard Jones, and Matt would be able to play and sing this well!

Scott MacIntyre (1985) – St. Elmo’s Fire (Man In Motion) or I Want To Know What Love Is, Foreigner: whatever he chooses will be “smooth soft AC” all the way!

Anoop Desai (1986) – Broken Wings, Mr. Mister or At This Moment – Billy Vera: Both let Anoop use his voice and show emotion, two things he does well.

Allison Iraheta (1992) – Smells Like Teen Spirit, Nirvana or I Can’t Make You Love Me, Bonnie Raitt: love, Love, LOVE Allison. I think Bonnie Raitt would appeal to more people, but dang, the Nirvana could be awesome. She could do it in the Tori Amos stripped down arrangement too.

OK, just some random thoughts on possible song choices!!