Season 7 Top 9 Spoilers!

Jason is singing I Will Always Love You?!? O_o

Damn, the one day I’m not going, we don’t have good info. Maybe those asshats at TMZ will come through again. I’m hoping to go next week.

Hm. I thought these were untrustworthy.
I’m waiting for TMZ.

i’m confused, since that supposed archie insider said his choice was incorrect.

i kind of want these to be true, if only because i hope the accompanying original rumor about dolly being smitten with dcook is correct.

Hm. I thought these were untrustworthy.
Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m waiting for TMZ.

I don’t know what to think either. Michael Slezak sure is going to look stupid if these are wrong.

Pft. We ALL knew Carly was going to get “Jolene”. Now, I just hope she doesn’t belt it and do more off-tune screaming…

Woah, Jason’s got IWALU?! At least we’ve got some good news — Syesha isn’t doing it. Not so sure about Rami doing “9 to 5″, though. I have a feeling she’ll just be subpar again.

Is this the real order for tonight, by the way? The initial spoilers from TMZ last week were in some wacked-up order. Either way, I sense that I’m going to be extremely indifferent for a lot of the show if Cookie goes any earlier than fourth or fifth.

I doubt that this list represents the performance order.

I sure hope DC isn’t going first. I’m not sure I’m familiar with the rumored song he’s doing – did someone say Kenny Rogers did it?

I guess Michael Slezak can always fall back on “April Fools!” if these are wrong. But, Islands in the Stream? Seriously? Think of how beautiful that could be in a group song. *sniff*

Another rumored song choice for David A. is “Smokey Mountain Memories”

I’m kind of a wreck. My favorites have always sucked big time on country night.

I’m sorta praying Michael isn’t singing that one – I’m feeling like the judges will have plenty to say if it is (and not in a good way)…………

One of David A.’s fansites says he’l be singing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Smokey Mountain Memories.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 
http://blog.archuletafans.com/

I think he might do well, if this is true.

grayhound Apr 1st, 2008 at 4:59 pm

I sure hope DC isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t going first. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not sure Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m familiar with the rumored song heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s doing – did someone say Kenny Rogers did it?

You can see the Kenny Rogers and the First Edition performance of “But You Know I Love You” here.

This list is off for Archie’s song.

Oh, I need to step away from computer. The suspense is killing me.

LOL, cheese, I was thinking the same thing. Why waste that song on one contestant when we all know it was MEANT to be the group song!

A giant fucking lightbulb just went off in my head. I posted a disclaimer out front.

I can’t see Kristy Lee doing well with “Two Doors Down”. It’s a sassy, upbeat tune and she is such a wooden performer.

Terrie – Thanks for that – my work computer doesn’t have speakers, so it’ll have to wait til I get home.

Hey – was that Kenny Rogers on there? Who was that masquerading as him when he was on Idol last? :surprised_wp:

A giant fucking lightbulb just went off in my head. I posted a disclaimer out front.

Tee hee MJ, that lightbulb always takes a good long time to go off in my head too. But – thanks for reminding me that it’s my aunt’s birthday – a fact that I always forget until I realize what “day” this is. Off to make a phone call…

Why waste that song on one contestant when we all know it was MEANT to be the group song!

Definitely!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=FAka4hiRLhM

I hope David Cook goes first not second ,the doomed spot, because he went last the other time but then when is American Idol fair. I am also not fangirly over any majorly either meaning I think it should be applied to all. Darn some of tose choses seem to good to be true …………

That the person going last should go first not fangirly over all of them…

The show is only one hour tonight so the TMZ spoilers should be out soon. Kinda hoping this is an April Fool’s, but for 3 of my faves, I hope it’s not and they in fact are doing these songs.

This order makes some sense as well, given the fact that DCook got the pimp spot last week and Jason had the death spot at #2.

ETA: TMZ is taking a poll on whether to remove the last line of their post about Elliott’s mom. It’s about 88% saying the line should go. Maybe they have a conscience over there after all???

Here it is…

http://photos.tmz.com/galleries/hello_dolly_what_the_idols_are_singing

LOL, moody! How did I ever forget?

Thanks, carie. Syesha IWALY – boo.
Jason – Travlin’ Thru – Yay.
Cookie – pimp spot!
Wait, is that the order too? Or just the songs?

OMG! Little Sparrow for DC

*dies*

If TMZ’s spoilers are an April Fool’s joke I will be crushed.

No way does David get the pimp spot two weeks in a row. (and no way does Archie go first)

CarieB- thanks!

DARN IT- SYESHA. NOOOOOO NO NO NO. ….on second thought, IWALY could be a good boot song for her.

Travelin Thru’s still a pretty good choice for Jason, but I doubt it will close the show.

LOL, moody! How did I ever forget?

Heh, I’m embarrassed that I remembered. :redface_wp:

ETA: Yeah to Brooke doing Jolene, good choice for her style.

If that order is correct, Syesha is not only singing IWALY, but she has the death spot, too.

If this is performance order, DCook is gonna get called for a FOUL again. Sigh.

Little Sparrow? Acapella? This could be LOVE!

Good luck, Syesha. See you in the B3 tomorrow night!

dcook is going to be AMAZING. i’m seriously excited.

If the TMZ list is true, I am glad that it is Brooke singing Jolene and not Carly and that Carly is doing “Here You Come Again”. Bummed that it is Syesha doing “IWALY” and not Jason, but “Travelin’ Thru” is a good song choice for him.

Here’s the TMZ list:

David Archuleta – Appalachian Memories

Syesha Mercado – I Will Always Love You

Carly Smithson – Here You Come Again

Kristy Lee Cook – Coat of Many Colors

Ramiele Malubray – Do I Ever Cross Your Mind

Michael Johns – It’s All Wrong, But It’s All Right

Jason Castro – Travelin’ Thru

Brooke White – Jolene

David Cook – Little Sparrow

I cry “foul or chicken” David C another pimp spot…………..JUST KIDDING GUYSSSS good for him…..

Kristy sing “Coat of Many Colors” was not R2d2 available?

I doubt seriously that they are giving the pimp spot to David Cook again. He got it last week right?

Slezak and VFTW pwned by an April Fooler?

Shucks, I guess that means the part about Dolly lovin’ Jason and Cookie is a hoax, too.

I doubt seriously that they are giving the pimp spot to David Cook again. He got it last week right?

TMZ doesn’t post the order…

I just listened to the Davids’ songs on YouTube, and I am seriously excited. They are great choices.

Bandzilla also better tone it down on Jason’s Travelin Thru, or we won’t be able to hear the words. I’m also excited to see DCook perform Little Sparrow!

Shucks, I guess that means the part about Dolly lovinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Jason and Cookie is a hoax, too.

I’m sure she liked them, what’s there not to love?

These are good choices! I think if Syesha does a good job on IWALY she’ll be fine, I bet a song like that she’ll go last. I think this will be a good night. Michael and Jason’s are perfect.

My quess is a girl goes last tonight. Either Carly or Brooke. Neither has had the pimp spot.

Also, can I just tell you how much I am loving DC’s song choice. Please please play it straight…no rock anthem.

Whoever said that bandzillion better not drowned out everyone tonight, esp Jason, AMEN!!! These are story songs and you need to hear the words to truly appreciate them.

GAH…..2 more hours

TMZ has the real spoilers up now.
See ya’ll later!

On a side note….Another bird song…Simon is going to come unglued. He hates country music, but a country song about a bird…..bwahahahahah.

My guess is Brooke has the pimp spot this week.

haha, baxter, i thought the same thing about simon and bird songs!

UGH SYESHA UGH

Gahhhhhh! I am so effing nervous!! I hate performance nights! LOL.

And yeah, TMZ has never gotten the order right. Last week they said David A was going last, and we know that didn’t happen.

So, we’re thinking DCook could be really, really good?? Gah, I hope so!!

Ahh okay these spoilers make more sense.

So, weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re thinking DCook could be really, really good??

I’m thinking this could be his Bo Bice “In A Dream” moment. Brilliant!

According to KJ on idolforums, Syesha is doing IWALY Whitney-style. KJ said this yesterday, I think.

…but most of us could probably have made the same prediction, heh.

MJ- Are you really surprised with Syesha’s choice??? Do you think she will do the Dolly version or Whitney it all up?? I’m going with the Whitney version. I hope I’m wrong though.

do we have any info about instruments??

Carie- Please DO NOT TEASE ME LIKE THAT. I think I would die on the spot. I loved Bo’s In a Dream. I listened to Dolly do this song at YouTube and she does it acapella and it is just beautiful.

Syesha really does have a death wish doesn’t she. She couldn’t have picked any other song to sing. She should’ve sung a lesser known song and switched it up so it could be interesting, rather than the safe route and choosing “I Will Always Love You.” Maybe it will be really good, but last she was really good and she still was at the bottom, so I don’t know what’s going to happen this week.

baxter- I just listened to that. DCook may hit it out of the part again…for like what? 5 times in a row? Gah, I’m lovin’ Season Seven.

God, doesn’t Syesha watch the show? Whitney songs are an automatic demerit….

MJ- Are you really surprised with Syeshaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s choice??? Do you think she will do the Dolly version or Whitney it all up?? Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m going with the Whitney version. I hope Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m wrong though.

I’m NOT happy about this. But, I’m sticking with my original thought – if Dolly is actually mentoring these people – I don’t think she’s going to encourage a Whitney-a-thon to this song. I could be very wrong, but I’m sticking to my story.

At any rate – I want to see if Randy is actually dumb enough to call this a “Whitney Song” in front of Dolly’s face. Then, my hate circle with Randy will be complete.

I know, Bax. And you are I have both been saying all week that we want DCook to sing it straight this week and I can totally see him pulling off the acapella version of this song. Goosebumps thinking about it.

Damn, I like Syesha, but DAMN girl, don’t you read MJ’s? For the love of God! I am pissed. Oh well, why not sing it since ain’t nobody voting for you anyway, right? I say she sing it a la Dolly, that would be a shocker. Oh well. If it’s good I will throw a few votes her way, just because she never stood a chance.

The real spoilers are interesting. This could either be a very dull night, or magical. I guess we will find out shortly.

i can’t find any covers of “little sparrow” on iunes. just country. i agree that DC could be great tonight!! Maybe it will be a soft performance with just DC and a guitar.

DCook may hit it out of the part againà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦for like what? 5 times in a row?

i know…i am lovin this season too!!

@CarieB & @Terrie: Thanks~

Anyway, Syesha doing IWALU will just get her smashed, no matter how well she does with it. Singing Whitney on Idol = serious panning, as I’m sure people have figured out already. This could easily be her last night if she’s going Whitney…which we all know she will.

Wow, Cookie’s in the pimp spot for the second time in a row. I was excited to have him in the pimp spot last week, but he’ll just get surrounded by “controversy” again. That said, why’d they bookend the night with the Davids? TPTB must be testing the power of Archie’s fan base by having him go first.

Good grief, Cookie’s freaking singing “Little Sparrow”?! I’M GOING TO DIE TONIGHT. And if this is the real list, people can lay him off the “stealer” accusations now with that, for sure. And if he goes a cappella with this as I hope he does, I can see why they gave him the pimp spot again.

I hope Jason doesn’t do his hokey country dance with Travelin’ Thru. LOL.
Just get into the lyrics, dude!

Oh, and I’m sickened by the thought of Kristy Lee singing Coat of Many Colors. I really love that song, and it’s so heartfelt. I just don’t believe that she can do it justice. But, what the hell, at least it’s not the star spangled banner.

I look forward to Jolene and Coat of Many Colors. Sorry to offend any Carly fans, but I hope she tanks on Here you Come Again – I can’t hear any one but Dolly doing that one!

Yeah they can like David A give him the crown nowlike really!!!!!!!Trunaround is fair play also I am not like totally in love with him sorrynot all are. I tried just not ….
Just remeber people have diferent taste and darn I feel ot of place..

Ohhhh, Michael might do well with his choice too…I sure HOPE so!

Allow me to scream NO!!! at the KLC butchering one of the few(and well liked) Dolly songs I know of “Coat of Many Colors” I just SO badly wanted for Brooke to perform.

Yes, I’m whining. KLC can’t bring near the compassion to the song that Brooke could have.

I’m surprised/not surprised by Syesha’s choice. I thought she was smarter than that. I bet she won’t do it Dolly style either, she’ll do it Whitney style. She apparently wants to get kicked off tomorrow. DUMB choice.

And that’s about all the choices I can comment on, so I’m unfamiliar with the rest. :blush_tb:

Although I saw some people say that the song Jason choose is what he should have choose, so I’m hoping for a very wonderful choice!

Carie- Please DO NOT TEASE ME LIKE THAT. I think I would die on the spot. I loved Boà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s In a Dream.

OMG. All of y’all, don’t tease me!! Gah!!! I am so. freaking. nervous!!!

*pleasebegreatpleasebegreatpleasebegreat*

Wait. There’s no rocked up version by an “obscure” modern rock band, is there? Please say no…

ETA:

At any rate – I want to see if Randy is actually dumb enough to call this a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Whitney Songà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  in front of Dollyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s face. Then, my hate circle with Randy will be complete.

OMG, you and me both, dear.

I know Jason wears tight pants and all, but I was still s-s-scared about him singing those IWALY high notes.

“Travelin’ Thru” doesn’t thrill me, but it could work if:

1. Jason feels a connection to the song

AND

2. He gets the camera closeups again.

Like Dolly herself, Jason is a performer who creates a special intimacy with the audience through the camera. Last week during “Fragile,” the camera was restless and fickle, giving us roving side shots interspersed with distracting mosh pit and stage shots. The setting was dark with moving lights flashing behind him and Jason got very few closeups.

If you compare the camera work on “Fragile” with his earlier performances, you will see quite a difference. Tonight I’ll be watching the camera watching Jason.

Wait. Thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s no rocked up version by an à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“obscureà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  modern rock band, is there? Please say noà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

I’ve been Youtube-ing it for the past half hour. There seems to be nothing but Dolly’s a cappella lives.

…WHICH JUST MAKES ME ALL THE MORE EXCITED!

But, what the hell, at least ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not the star spangled banner.

Or Amazing Grace, Spense. (certain Dolly has sung this at some point in her career)

I searched and couldn’t find a single case where an Idol has had the pimp spot two weeks in a row, so unless I missed something, this just isn’t going to happen.

I searched and couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t find a single case where an Idol has had the pimp spot two weeks in a row, so unless I missed something, this just isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t going to happen.

I can see it happening, though (even though I myself don’t remember it ever happening in past seasons). What worse way to end the night with a (I am somewhat inferring this) bad country number when you just had an (again, also somewhat inferred) amazing a cappella earlier?

All kidding aside , hey could not help myself, way to wide open thier..

David C the worste he can do is just fine….I also am an equal opportunity snarker .

I am worried about Brook and JasonC though big time.

Just to repeat – TMZ has *never* been correct on the performance order. Just the song choices. So the order these are listed in is most likely NOT correct.

from http://www.secondhandsongs.com

Song: Little Sparrow
Artist: Dolly Parton
Written by: Dolly Parton
Date: January 23, 2001
First release: On audio album Little Sparrow (January 23, 2001)

Cover hierarchy
Little Sparrow by Dolly Parton (January 23, 2001)
Little Sparrow by Kasey Chambers (October 14, 2003)

no vid on youtube of kasey doing the song.

and i couldn’t find it on itunes.

so david c is on his own.

at 5:48 pm, mj posted “TMZ doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t post the orderà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦”

so this is not the order

another sappy song from david a…..ugh

‘Jolene’ is the perfect song for Brooke and I was talking about this a week and a half ago. I’m SO glad she chose this song. Syesha or Carly should’ve gone with ‘Starting Over Again’. This song would bring out the audience tears for sure. I can’t believe none of the girls chose it.

I can’t believe anyone chose ‘IWALY’. When are these kids going to learn?

Too bad one of the guys didn’t re-work ‘Real Love’ as a solo song. It’s a good one.

Looking forward to DC’s performance, too!

I think the show will be a bookend of Brooke and Carly. Going by the boy girl boy girl pattern of the last several weeks,this is most logical ( GAH…I’ve become Mr. Spock) More girls than boys. MJ should be the last guy of the night…JMHO

Good grief, Cookieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s freaking singing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Little Sparrowà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ?! Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢M GOING TO DIE TONIGHT. And if this is the real list, people can lay him off the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“stealerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  accusations now with that, for sure.

I would not be surprised to see on Wednesday morning some little band out of Missoula claiming that David C stole their arrangement of “Little Sparrow” they once played at the homecoming festival. People talked about it for days and surely word reached David C way off in wherever he once lived. Somebody will quickly post a cellphone video of the performance on YouTube and the band will be appearing on Letterman by the end of the week. The NYT will run daily articles on the subject and the nation will rejoice when the little band gets signed by Clive and puts out their chart topping album. Meanwhile, the president will declare that it is legal to toss rotten cabbages at David C whenever he is seen in public. Fortunately for David C, he decides to become a hermit and live in a cabin with Ray Lamontagne. Unfortunately for him, Ray gets mad after one day and pours syrup in all of David’s shoes.

Anyway, Syesha doing IWALU will just get her smashed, no matter how well she does with it.

Syesha just could not resist being the first and only person to sing this on Idol.

Or Amazing Grace, Spense. (certain Dolly has sung this at some point in her career)

Oh, you’re so right – I’m sure she at least gave it some thought. Regardless of where she finishes, I figure Kristy Lee is all set for Branson. She’s got a whole set of patriotic and religious songs. She’s almost like an Osmond, only blond.

According to KJ on idolforums, Syesha is doing IWALY Whitney-style.

Just as I predicted. There’s my bathroom run.

Michael’s song is a very good choice for him. Seems perfect for his voice.

Honestly I’ve never heard that song before but just heard it in you tube and I think he made the right decision.
Perfect for his soulful vocals. Can’t wait to see him. Go MJ!

lol kristen!

Kirsten- You RAWK!!!

Don’t y’all know – if DC does his song a capella, he’ll be accused of “stealing” Dolly’s arrangement. Even though it’s Dolly Parton week,

Regardless of where she finishes, I figure Kristy Lee is all set for Branson. Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s got a whole set of patriotic and religious songs. Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s almost like an Osmond, only blond.

LMAO!!

According to KJ on idolforums, Syesha is doing IWALY Whitney-style.

Just as I predicted. Thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s my bathroom run.

MotherF*&ker. Damn – I so didn’t want that. Dolly wrote the song and Dolly’s the mentor tonight. I just wanted that song done Dolly-style (okay, maybe that’s because I like Dolly’s version so much better).

Okay, so then, in my fantasy – after she sings the song, and Randy tells her she shouldn’t have attempted the “Whitney Song”, then I want Dolly to stand up and say “Hey shitheads, that’s a Dolly song”. That’s all it will take to make me happy.

I searched and couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t find a single case where an Idol has had the pimp spot two weeks in a row, so unless I missed something, this just isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t going to happen.

I hate to be pedantic, but it has happened frequently on Final 2 night because of the coin toss. For example, Taylor sang last on Final 3 and Final 2 night (no Season 5 fanwars please). It has happened without the coin toss too. Diana sang last Final 3 and Final 4 night. I don’t believe that it has ever happened this early in the competition before though.

TPTB are quite willing to have somebody get the last spot every other week (e.g. David A who got it on Top 10 boys and Top 12).

BTW Somebody said earlier that Carly has never sung last. She has. She sang last on Top 12 girl’s night.

I agree that the order that TMZ gave will not be the performance order.

Kirsten- I stand corrected on Carly going last. I always think in terms of the semi’s vs the top 12 rounds as seperate. Then I think Brooke could have the pimp spot.

Ohh, I do wish someone would tell Syesha that Dolly sang “I Will Always Love You” with more of the blues than Whitney did in the first place.

Gosh, I hope DC goes the a cappella way with “Little Sparrow.” They’ll probably say he ripped it off from Bo Bice and Kat McPhee. :tongue1_tb:

@Kirsten (to the reply of my post): LOL. Just…LOL.

I don’t think TMZ’s given the right order for any performance night this season, yet. I don’t remember it having been so, anyway.

I thought Melinda got a couple of back-to-back pimp spots too. I could be wrong, though. But, her’s were multiple.

One of my favorite Dolly songs was covered by a great friend of mine, Michael Reynolds, with Dolly singing tenor (OMG, it’s the BEST I’ve heard her sound) when he was the lead singer of “Pin Monkey”.

The song was called, “Falling Out Of Love With Me”…a good ol’ rip your heart out and stomp that sucker flat song. To me, it rivals Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me”.

Hey Michael doesn’t have a current record deal, maybe next year….naaahh…he’s to good for AI….;)

Here’s thier last video before they disbanded… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfXdC_N2g1M

Repeat: TMZ has NEVER had the performance order. Last week, I re-arranged all the songs when Caffiend and Carrie B called me with the correct order. As a matter of fact, I’ve re-arranged TMZ’s order every single week.

I think you all really need to stop automatically assuming that Syesha is doing the Whitney version. Syesha seems like someone who is more into the blues anyway so I wouldn’t be suprised if she took Dolly’s route. It’s even possible that she could mix the two songs. So just wait and see before you assume.

SO excited about Jason’s! Love the lyrics, and the fact that it is very upbeat, just what he needs. ALL of the choices sound good. I am looking forward to this show!

If I was a Carly fan, I’d be worried.

So just wait and see before you assume.

A reminder: Please don’t tell your fellow posters what to think or what to do. Thank you.

I liked the guy who sang I Will Always Love you – remember in “Bodyguard” when Whitney and Kevin were dancing to it in that bar?? Woulda been nice to hear a guy attempt it on the show…

I’m a Jason fan, and I’M worried!
I can just hear Simon now. “I didn’t like it. I didn’t know that song. It was all a bit of troubadour in the park with his guitar case open, etc., etc., etc.”

Terrie à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ I agree with you assessment of the camerawork on Jason last week. It didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t help him at all.

SpenserJ à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ Just to let you know, they donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know anything at idolforums. Theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re not allowed to post spoilers, but knowing Syesha, she WILL to it Whitney style.

Let’s take bets on whether Randy will mention Whitney tonight!

I’m getting way too invested in whether DC does well. ::is nervous::

I also feel kind of dumb because I know almost none of those songs!

When I was a little girl, I remember watching Dolly sing IWALY every week on her show. That song always touched me. I really dislike the way Whitney diva’d it up. Sure, it was vocally awesome but it took away the simple sweetness of it. I would rather listen to feelings that vocal gymnastics any day of the week. *stares pointedly at Syesha*

Well I’m excited about Jason singing Travein’ Thru, although I would have loved for him to sing IWALY.

Just looking at song choice alone….I bet everyone is overshadowed by David Cook again. If he sings a capella , ala Bo Bice “In a Dream”, then well, the night goes to him. Of course, he needs to hit all the right notes. Tiny detail.

david cook gets the pimp spot twice?!?!?!?!?!?!?! What is this?!?! At least now those Archy haters can leave him alone for the one being pimped

:down_tb: :glurps_tb: :sad_tb:

You know, I really hope Dolly tangles with Simon somehow. Gawd that would be pure gold! She’s such a hoot! Can we just keep her for another week instead of having “I whistle with my throat” Mariah??

I don’t think DC got the pimp spot again… the spoilers aren’t necessarily in the right order. That’s just how they’re presented.

Again – TMZ has *never* been right on the order of performances, only the song choice.

I HIGHLY doubt that is the performance order.

dukester, dude, can i suggest reading the multiple comments explaining that the songs are not listed in order?

(heh, too slow. all together now!)

david cook gets the pimp spot twice?!?!?!?!?!?!?! What is this?!?! At least now those Archy haters can leave him alone for the one being pimped

Sigh. TMZ doesn’t post the song order. READ THE THREAD. Don’t start problems where there aren’t any.

And please don’t call people “haters”, it’s really OTT. This isn’t a fan site.

:redface_wp: what’s OTT?

OTT = over the top

what’s OTT?

Over the top.

By the way, the version of “I Will Always Love You” I was most familiar with before Whitney’s was Linda Ronstadt’s

I’m not a country music fan, but I like Dolly and enjoy her crossover (pop) hits. Almost all but two of these choices are unfamiliar to me. And I haven’t checked youtube because I want to take the opportunity not to form preconceptions of how they “should” be sung.

Some things that need to happen:

Jason has to ixnay the band and emote.

Syesha needs to NOT do the Whitney version.

Ramiele needs a homerun or I officially give up on her.

Carly has to leave the spanx at home. No histrionics or crazy eyes, please.

Michael needs to BRING IT again this week, or we’ll know last week was a fluke.

David A. needs to shake off the gossip and sing his heart out.

David C. needs a new hairstyle.

Brooke has to figure out how to sing without an instrument AND without looking goofy.

Kristy Lee has to get off my TeeVee.

TY
(i know some “typo-nese”) :rasberry_ee:

Ok so I’ve heard almost every song on this and if I haven’t I just went and listened. I’m actually a big Dolly Parton and I’m going to see her in concert in May. With that said here is my take even though I haven’t heard them sing.

David Archuleta: Another booooring song from him. This song is so slow and it’s kind of boring when Dolly sings it. I have no doubt he’ll sing it good though.

Syesha-I called this when I heard they were doing Dolly this week. Syesha is not Whitney nor should she try to be. BTW I like Dolly’s version better than Whitney’s. They are very different. Dolly is more sincere.

Carly-As long as she doesn’t scream this, she’ll be fine.

Kristy-Very safe song and considering it’s country she will probably do well and we’ll be subjected to her for another week.

Ramiele-This song was actually a duet with Randy Travis and it’s very bluegrass. I don’t know if Rami can handle it.

Michael-This song is slow too. I’m curious to know why Michael picked it. I’m on the fence with this one.

Jason-This song is very upbeat. I hope he doesn’t have his guitar even though the song may warrant it. I think it takes away from him and we may be bored.

Brooke-Singing one of my favorites. I honestly thought David Cook would sing Jolene since The White Stripes did a pretty awesome cover of Jolene. Their version was so obscure though, David probably doesn’t know it exists. I hope Brooke puts some energy into it considering she is my favorite of the girls.

David Cook-Now I like David Cook and all but I think he is going to murder this song once he changes it into a rock song. It’s a spiritual song and the arrangement should not be messed up with it too much and I fear he is going to rockify and I am going to hate it.

Again, this is based on what I know about the songs and past performances from the contestants. My real opinion will happen after I hear them.

By the way, the version of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I Will Always Love Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  I was most familiar with before Whitneyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s was Linda Ronstadtà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s

Oh – that’s a good one. I love me some Rondstadt.

ETA: Metta, I agree with everything you’ve said. And, you’re looking lovely tonight. And, I’ve missed you since I’ve been gone So, hello friend!

David Cook-Now I like David Cook and all but I think he is going to murder this song once he changes it into a rock song. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a spiritual song and the arrangement should not be messed up with it too much and I fear he is going to rockify and I am going to hate it.

I think he’ll stick to the a cappella with this one, actually — he’s smart enough to. At least, I hope he is. I Youtube-d it for a while and found nothing but Dolly’s version, and someone else racked iTunes and didn’t find anything either. So he’s alone on this one.

I think heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll stick to the a cappella with this one, actually à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s smart enough to. At least, I hope he is. I Youtube-d it for a while and found nothing but Dollyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s version, and someone else racked iTunes and didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t find anything either. So heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s alone on this one.

Well if he sticks to acappella it may be fine but he has to hit all the right notes and I’m not so sure if his voice can handle that but time will tell.

By the way, the version of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I Will Always Love Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  I was most familiar with before Whitneyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s was Linda Ronstadtà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s

Ah memories. In the 80′s I put the Linda Ronstadt version on a mixtape that I made for a boyfriend who broke my heart. I loved that version.

Brooke-Singing one of my favorites. I honestly thought David Cook would sing Jolene since The White Stripes did a pretty awesome cover of Jolene. Their version was so obscure though, David probably doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know it exists.

Oh, I don’t know if it’s obscure…. Wasn’t this a single? And the White Stripes are huge. Quite frankly, I’d be disappointed if David Cook wasn’t aware of this version even if he wasn’t a fan of the Stripes.

One thing I’ve noticed – the contestants sing in the order they are first introduced by Ryan at the beginning of the show.

There is one non-country cover of “Little Sparrow” out there by soul/blues singer Bettye LeVette, but it’s not really in David’s comfort zone any more than the original. I hope he sticks to the original with at least the acapella opening.

A reliable spoiler on IDF reported that Syesha is singing 8th and they’re bringing a piano on stage for her (which she may be sitting on. ugh)

Well if he sticks to acappella it may be fine but he has to hit all the right notes and Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not so sure if his voice can handle that but time will tell.

I think he has the voice to handle it. From all I’ve heard of his singing, he has a pretty incredible range.

I hope he sticks to the original with at least the acapella opening.

Me too. Even if he doesn’t do the whole song acapella, it would still give me goosebumps.

Steph
Apr 1st, 2008 at 6:13 pm
i canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t find any covers of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“little sparrowà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on iunes. just country. i agree that DC could be great tonight!! Maybe it will be a soft performance with just DC and a guitar.

Bettye Lavette has a bluesy soul version that sounded pretty good- I had to listen a few time to make sure it was the same lyrics.

oops-cheese beat me to it

Ohhhh, NostraD, “Falling Out of Love With Me”….whooo, that is some flipping song…one of the reasons why Dolly is such a genius.

The poetic structure…so tied in with the truth of that song; the way she repeats phrases the way we go over and over things in our minds…

Or in “Jolene,” the way the title name is repeated and repeated in rising panic, further and further up on the scale…

These are the things that say what an intuitive artist she is, and how she has been touched with genius to be able to express these things so vividly in the language of music.

Joan Osborne does a nonbluegrass version of Ramielle’s song.

oh Ryan, u silly dwarf

I think he has the voice to handle it. From all Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve heard of his singing, he has a pretty incredible range.

He’s got Dolly to help him with it, too; she’ll be there to tell him to go down/up a half-step or whatever so the song brings out the most in his range.

Bettye Lavette has a bluesy soul version that sounded pretty good- I had to listen a few time to make sure it was the same lyrics.

I can’t hear Cookie singing blues, or soul for that matter. It’s a nice cover; I just can’t imagine him singing it.

ETA: LMAO @ RYAN. It sounded too good to be true…xD

Oh, I was right when I thought Brooke was going acoustic with “Jolene”. Hmm.

…I’m scared of Cookie’s new hairstyle. I almost wished he’d kept the combover look right now.

Looks liked they purtied up Cookie – new hair, little beard growth – looks more mainstream I guess.

He sounded great to me by the way. I liked the arrangement.