On this week’s Idolatry (broken up into four, bite-size chunks), Kristen Baldwin and I offer song suggestions for Carly Smithson and David Archuleta — and after the jump, advice for Chikezie and Michael Johns. Check out our picks — yes, we do push for a Paula Abdul track! — then head to the comments section and give advice to your favorite contestants for "Songs from the Year You Were Born" Week on American Idol.
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david needs to sing opposites attract!!! i think it is from 1990
paula rox.
Who knew all the EW writers were such great comedians. First Dalton Ross with his dramatic readings and now Kristen Bladwin – singing to the binky – too funny!
Kristin is pretty easy on the eyes too. It must be a requirement for female guests on Idolatry.
Mmmm . . . Patti Smith added on to a season that already introduced people to Leonard Cohen (OK, to Jeff Buckley – but still)? That would be AWESOME. And MJ would pwn that song.
Michael, Michael, Michael, okay, you’re heading to the station thinking about getting on board the Chikezie train…but then you recommend songs by WOMEN! Why GIVE Simon more ammunition? Ahh, Chikezie.
I’m becoming a regular Idolatry watcher. Great. We are the Night for Michael and Would I lie to you is great for Chikezie. Those two were great, great picks. I completely disagree with all the songs for Archuleta though. Another ballad–NO. And Opposites Attract is great to see again but horrible for David. It’s got virtually no melody–it’s a song for a singer who doesn’t sing well . . . like Paula. I like “I go to Extremes” by Billy Joel. It’s a little pop-ish but it’s better than what you suggested.
I’m just throwing out songs for Carly, because of the four people you covered, she’s the one I’m pulling for. Also, she was only born two years after me, which doesn’t make me feel as old as say, David Archuleta. So I’m going to offer “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)” and “Gloria” as options for her. The Eurythmics and Laura Branigan. I think good models for Carly. And if she’s feeling spunky, throw down a little “Africa” by Toto. Mainly because that’s one of the best songs of all time.
1978 was a great year for music. Michael will have his choice of Police, Talking Heads, Tom Petty, and Cars songs. Ooh! He should sing “Can’t Stand Losing You”!
Hey, Slezak, you always make such a big deal about Chikezie dropping his last name, but you can’t even spell his first name right! Come on, man!
After catching up on the Idolatries, I am crushing a little with EW’s Kristen Baldwin – she’s got a Jamie Lee Curtis face and vibe, pretty and b*tchy and a little evil. *Sigh*
No suggestions, I just can’t wait for tonight’s show! Reading through the power rankings, I want to see David Cook and Michael Johns bring it their a game!
Who thinks Kristee Lee is going to make the bottom three again tomorrow?
I’d suggest, but then my true age would be known. Not a pretty picture.
I love Idolatry since last season with the Jazz Hands every time they name Jordin Sparks, and the Smashing of Slezak’s Album “Forever your girl” but now you’re amazing (just the fact that every time you name Kristy Lee Cook you show a robot kills me!!!) I love the editing of the clips and I love you guys, so funny!!!!(The teddy bear line was hilarious!)
Michael GENIUS
Michael GENIUS Would I Lie To You one of the best rocking bluesy songs ever and Chickizie would rocket to the top if he did it cause I agree he wants it, that song would so show his personality and performance capabilities ….then again so it would help liven up Carly….oh now you’ve got me dreaming of Idol History to be made if only they take your advice, a girl can dream!
The videos are the epitome of awesomosity. Yes, just made that up. I would love to see Carly sing Moving Pictures’ “What About Me”. Freakin’ power ballad from hell, but would do alright chopped into a bite-sized 90 seconds. David A goes with “Round and Round” from Tevin Campbell (age appropriate), Michael sings “Sometimes When We Touch”, and Chikezie does “All She Wants To Do Is Dance”. But who am I?
whoever came up with the last robot/KLC in the bottom 3 video needs a huge raise! That made my day. Great song choices, hope tonight is good and not all Michael Bolton cheesy.
hahaha david archuleta singing to a teddy bear. that’s so hilarious.
david a singing “round and round” would be amazing times one million. had a megacrush on tevin campbell when that song came out, btw. and now i have a megacrush on david a… does that saying anything about my arrested development?
Hahaha, now that’s funny. The binky would absolutely make the night!
Nice choices for Chikeize, not so much for Carly (which means Slezak hates her as much as I do which is cool with me). Michael Johns is so smarmy and cheesy, “We Are the Champions” would be a big mistake. “Because the Night” is much better. And David will probably sing some horrible Michael Bolton balled or Bette Midler’s “From a Distance” and I’ll have to kill myself. Kristen’s “singing to his binky” crack had me rolling though. So so true. I’m sure the little stupid twerps on the “mosh” pit will still squeal their little heads off though.
Chikezie needs to do the Eddie Murphy classic “Party All The Time”, and I would pay to see David A. do “Ice Ice Baby”
Rob: after that David A. has to do “Nothing Compares 2 U.”
Chikezie would do well with “Power of Love” by Huey Lewis and the News.
After reviewing the hit songs released in David A’s year, I realized he is doomed….I can’t see him singing anything rock except that Wham song, I think David A is extremely gifted but I think he has hit a brick wall musically when it comes to theme songs…seriously like Michael said he is a child, what was hot with Disney movies that year?
I was also born in 1978.. so go Michael! Go! I think Kristen’s suggestions for him are spot on! Michael has shined previously on a Queen’s song and I think I read somewhere that he said he would love to sing Queen again. So ‘We are the Champions’ would be awesome! It’s got the same grandness and vocals to it as ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. ‘Because the Night’ is also nice… he could perhaps make it “his own” a la David Cook’s rendition of ‘Hello’. I’ve been hoping for a good week for Michael Johns for sometime now and I hope this week is the one… Fingers crossed!
Btw, Little Archi and Michael Bolton = NOT Happening!! That song will neither suit David’s voice nor his personality…
David A.- To be With You- Mr. Big (or was that 1991?)
Michael Johns- Elvis Costello’s version of What’s So Funny (’bout Peace,Love, and Understanding)
Carly Smithson- Save Ferris’es version of Dexy Midnight Runner’s Come on Eileen, or I Know there’s something Going on-Frida. She’s the only person on Idol that can pull those two off with accuracy.
Chikeze- No more Whitney, PLEASE!!!
Seriously, If You Love Somebody -Sting
Ramiele- Breakout- Swing Out Sister
Syesha- I just Can’t Stop Loving You- Michael Jackson and Siedah Garret
Brooke White- An acustic version of Men at Work’s Overkill.
Kristy Lee Cook- Uhm? Only a Lonely Heart Knows- Barbra Mandrell
Jason Castro- If he could pull it off, At This Moment-Billy Vera and the Beaters
David Cook- something different- Take it Away-Paul McCartney
Not different- Caught Up in You-38 Special
David A should sing his emo version of
You’re In Love….it could be he saving grace…can’t u see him wailing so sweetly “And I want u to be happy” with those adorable puppy dog eyes
OK, here are the ones I care about:
Michael John – Baby Hold On, Eddie Money, Carly – Flashdance, Sweet Dreams, Gloria or She Works Hard for the Money, David C – Jack and Diane, Abracadabra, 867-5301, or Eye of the Tiger, Jason – Faith, Luka, Don’t Dream It’s Over, Brooke – Time after Time, 99 Luftballoons, Chakezie – Wake Me Up, Rhythm of the Night, Suddenly
Is it just me, or is Carly looking more and more like Megan from “Felicity” every week?