Missy Schwartz and I try to create a six-song set list that won’t turn the Idol stage into a hot honeyed mess. Check out our picks for Jason, Carly, Brooke, ballad-crazy Syesha, and the two Davids, then suggest your own!
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I laughed out loud at your (not so subliminal) pairing of Carly’s photo with “Superstar” blaring in the background. Babbling Brooke could do well with “I don’t know how to love him”
I think Jason would be great on “Any Dream Will Do” from Joseph. And, although it’s one of my favorite songs when Donny Osmond sings it, “Close Every Door” (also from Joseph) needs to stay far from the Idol stage – unless David Cook somehow rocks it would (which, actually, would be awesome).
I think Jason would be great on “Any Dream Will Do” from Joseph. And, although it’s one of my favorite songs when Donny Osmond sings it, “Close Every Door” (also from Joseph) needs to stay far from the Idol stage – unless David Cook somehow rocks it out (which, actually, would be awesome).
You convinced me. I need to just skip this week. I have never been less excited about an Idol theme.
I wish one of the ladies would tackle “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again.” Great song and captures a real emotion.
Erin put together a full list of options for all the Final Sixers with youtube clips and all. Pretty thorough.
http://www.wildbluffmedia.com/2008/04/21/american-idol-season-7-jesus-joseph-evitas-phantom-cats-of-sunset-boulevard/
What a waste of 7 minutes of my life that I will never get back. The choices were awful, the commentary all retreads. I want my 7 minutes back. But lesson learned, no more Idolatry
I don’t know show tunes and I don’t like show tunes and I don’t care about show tunes. About 97% of the audience would probably agree with me. More obscure, SLOW, dramatic songs. Grrrrreat.
Dude, you guys should not have even tried to pick songs this week. Almost all of your choices were from 2 shows! I actually think David Cook has the easiest choice this week since a lot of ALW is rock.
Dude, you guys should not have even tried to pick songs this week. Almost all of your choices were from 2 shows! I actually think David Cook has the easiest choice this week since a lot of ALW is rock.
I, for one, am looking forward to an infinitely higher class of songwriting compared to last week’s forgettable fare. Surprised that tunes from “The Phantom” aren’t being mentioned.
i agree that the fewer ballads, the better this week. but having said that, i want to see david cook show off his voice and actually *not* mess with the arrangement of whatever he chooses. to that end, i’d love to hear him do “love changes everything” from Aspects of Love.
it would make me so happy if no one did “memory”, but rumor has it that’s not the case. *sigh*
who wants to take bets on how cranky simon is tonight? he just LOVES the show tunes.
sorry RTA, but i would not put ALW on that high class of songwriting. i think a lot of his songwriting is trite. his shows were all spectacle. and while there are a few ballads that are pretty (“memory,” “love changes everything,” “any dream will do,” “i don’t know how to love him”), i don’t think he’s the best representation of what broadway can do. now if it was stephen sondheim night, then we’d REALLY see some fantastic songwriting…
this was not a good week for you two to be offering song choice advice. You clearly have no real working knowledge of the ALW songbook – that has hundreds of beautiful songs to choose from – not just the tired retreads from Evita and JCS.
kelley crowledy, at this point in the competition the more popular the song, the better the singer does. so those old retreads that everyone knows are the better choices than some obscure gem from 1979.
First clue: Jason will be searching for lithe-bodied round-headed fissiped mammals many with retractile claws deep in the recesses of his mind.
Much as I love Idolatry, i hope that they make better picks than the ones suggested today. I wonder if carly is going to do Music of the Night or All I Ask Of You… I think she *could* be amazing. If only Simon would stop being a hater!! (P.S. Vote For The Worst often has spoilers for you impatient types.)
Not sure about Idolatry’s picks this week but then again I don’t know jack about ALW’s work, other than the obvious songs. Pretty much guaranteed that somebody will sing “Memory” (probably Carly, because she’s clueless). Would be surprised if we don’t hear songs from “Phantom” and “Jesus Christ Superstar”. If you want spoilers actually TMZ has been the place where I’ve seen spoilers the earliest.
Y’all should check out the article with music links that was posted earlier it’s at http://www.wildbluffmedia.com/2008/04/21/american-idol-season-7-jesus-joseph-evitas-phantom-cats-of-sunset-boulevard/
hmm…david cook may not necessarily do well this week even if ALW is mostly rock. it’s gonna be a little tougher on the song choice for him.
As long as someone sings “Superstar” from JCS, I’ll be a happy woman. I can also hope that David Cook sings “Gethsemane.”
Re: Idoltry and your rankings. Jason Castro ahead of Archuleta? Maybe you should watch fewer crappy Japanese monster movies; your snarkniness is taking over your common sense.
Gesthemene would be fantastic by David Cook. That was one of Erin’s picks for him.
I think the EW rankings are spot on – I would love a Cook/Castro final 2! I think they are the only ones winning new fans along the way. I’m hoping for Gethsemane or something else from Jesus Christ Superstar for David C tonight (and need spoilers now!)
I think David C will do well just because he always does, with whatever comes his way . He will make it his own. I think DA, Carly ,Syesha(if she will do something upbeat) will handle this week , but it could be tough for Jason and Brooke. Regardless I think either Syesha or Brooke will go bye bye. For me I would rather it be Brooke , she can’t seem to tolerate the pressure .
at http://www.wildbluffmedia.com/2008/04/21/american-idol-season-7-jesus-joseph-evitas-phantom-cats-of-sunset-boulevard/
Jason- (hopefully) Any Dream Will Do- Joseph…
Carly (most likely)- Memory- Cats
Syesha- I don’t know how to love him- J.C. Superstar
David C.-Everything’s Alright- J.C. Superstar or an Alt. version of Mr. Mistofelees (for humors sake). However, his best opportunity would be with something from Whistle Down the Wind simply because of the Jim Steinman factor.
Brooke-Don’t Cry for Me Argentina-Evita
David A.-Sorry, but he’ll probably do Close Every Door from Joeseph…
really cant anyone do “a kiss is a terrible thing to waste” or “love changes everything”? no phantom!
If they really want to challenge the kiddos, they should have Steven Sondheim night.
she had “love changes everything” as one for jason in the wildbluffmedia.com article. Also “Night of 1000 stars” which could be great with jason on an instrument