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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 6:58 am
I see it a little differently. I love both Brooke and David C.'s performances but for different reasons. Brooke seems to have a wonderful ability to connect with both the songs that she sings and the audience. Her intonation, inflection and timing (both when singing and when speaking) are superb and she manages to communicate the excitement and appreciation she has for the entire experience. Love it! The way that David C. takes chances and changes the songs (or at least looks for lesser-known versions of a song) makes his performances extremely entertaining. Plus he is a great singer. As far as humility goes, I think he has every reason to be proud of what he has accomplished so far. Humility and great entertainers rarely go hand in hand. I also enjoy someone with a healthy dose of self-confidence.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 7:03 am
I don't find David C to be arrogant at all...I think he is just happy that he's getting better input from the judges and the audience. I think he is comfortable with the style that he is putting out for the audience and is happy that there is postive response. In short, I think he is comfortable right now with what he's doing, where the first few weeks he was trying too hard to do what he thought was what they wanted.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 7:25 am
I see it totally differently... I see Brooke has having no humility at all. And I don't see David Cook as being arrogant either. He knows when he's done well, the judges respond, and I agree that he's happy to get that input. Brooke bores me, and I'll FF thru her entire song. David, on the other hand, intrigues me. I want to see what it is he's going to do with a song. With Brooke, I already know. As far as David A, I think he's in over his head. Jimmer or whoever it was who said it's just not believable is spot on. It really bothers me when the younger singers sing about life and love, and you know darned well they've not had the experience to talk about it. I don't believe the "emotion" that David (presumably) puts into his songs. I think he's a good singer, but I think he has about five more years to go. Hopefully, without his father influencing him so much. BTW, I think Michael Johns will outlast David A. And I'm still hoping for a Michael, David C, and Carly F3!!! I think these three can really sing, are unique, and have "star" potential.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 7:35 am
YAY... Costa thinks Michael will outlast David A.!!! Last night, I actually watched Larry King for the first time in a year and the judges and Ryan were on pimping Idol Gives Back. Ryan made the comment that Michael J. is the "heart-throb" this season. Also, Randy said he would sign Kristy Lee Cook in a heartbeat to record a country album. I actually like Brooke. I think she has a beautiful voice but she does need to pick better songs and work on her arrangements. BTW... a viewer sent in an e-mail asking how they select a contestant the "pimp" spot. It was the first time they had heard this term - evidently they don't read the internet much.
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Carmenv
Member
04-14-2006
| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 10:29 am
I would love it if Michael Johns outlasted David A., so here is hoping Costacat is right! 
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 10:46 am
Michael Johns is my favorite and not just because he is hot, hot, hot! Love David C. and Carly too.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 10:48 am
Costacat is ALWAYS right!!! Eventually...
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 10:50 am
I want Costa's final three - they would absolutely be my picks. But the cynic in me still says one of those three will have to step aside for David A. Unless David A. is the "surprise boot" this year. But the cynic in me doesn't think so.... LOL
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Sharinia
Member
09-07-2002
| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 11:48 am
Altho I would like to see Michael outlast David A, the judges are pumping the kid *big time.* And, according to dial idol, he has a stronger fan base. I also suspect that the judges feel more certain that he has a big career ahead of him, so would like to see him in the final for that reason. I do think they favor David C though for the win. JMO
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 12:23 pm
Do we know if there is a guest mentor tonight?
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Darrellh
Member
07-21-2004
| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 1:25 pm
He (David A) always reminds me of a co-worker's kid who has swollen adenoids. Not so much in the way he sounds, but how he looks when he sings.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 1:41 pm
The theme for tonight is Inspirational Songs.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 2:21 pm
I think that was the same theme for last year's Give Back. I'm guessing there is no mentor tonight since I can't seem to find anything online.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 3:11 pm
My hope is that David A will get the book a-la-Sanjaya. Just when we thought he would NEVER leave... whoops, there he goes and yay to the door shutting behind him! 
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Kady
Member
07-30-2000
| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 4:16 pm
it seems like alot of us would like a michael johns, carly, and david cook final 3. i am gonna have to start voting. i haven't been watching the show in real time, so by the time i watch voting is over. i want david a. gone so bad. i don't like his singing or song choices at all. i love my aussie boy but don't care if he wins. even the non-winners can do well if they get enough exposure.
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Smokey
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 4:56 pm
Hey, I'm with you all on the final 3, too! I actually think David Cook with be happier if he doesn't win. He has a definite career ahead of him and being the AI would probably be like a ball and chain to him. I do think he'll win, though. I don't get why Simon is so hard on Carly. He really favors Brooke for the girls.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - 4:24 pm
Remember show starts half hour early tonight. 7:30 EST.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Thursday, April 10, 2008 - 7:16 am
I think what may have happened to Brook was that she was sterotyped as to the type of songs. They kept telling her that that was "her style." Now she won't do any other kind, and so she has become boring. She really does have a great voice, but it is like listening to the same song every week. Nothing wows. She is going to have to attempt a "big" song sooner or later. I am beginning to think what I first thought was an "attitude" from her toward the judges is actually uncertainty and lack of self confidence. She just needs to learn to keep her mouth shut, smile and nod at their comments. Arguing with them does not change their minds and just annoys them. David Cook has mastered the art of always surprising everyone. This week he did not wow the judges for almost the first time, but he will have enough credit with his fans to make it through. Remember what happens so many times is that a person who is considered a lock for the finals is eliminated early. Maybe they were not as popular as people thought, or more likely, people thought they were a shoo in and voted for other favorites they thought might be in danger. Enough people think that and that person can go.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Monday, April 14, 2008 - 3:05 pm
Don't know if the link to CNN will work, but David Cook's brother will attend the show this week. While I think this is pretty cool for him and his brother, I hope they don't milk it too much or embarrass him. Link
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Lakecat
Member
10-01-2006
| Monday, April 21, 2008 - 5:44 am
Andrew Lloyd Webber this week.Now three weeks in a row with musicians I dont care for or music Im not familiar with.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Monday, April 21, 2008 - 7:44 am
oooh, this should be good. Love Andrew Lloyd Webber tunes ... I bet David A sings All I Ask of You, and I can hear Brooke singing Learn to be Lonely. I would love to hear David C rock out Damned for All Time, and Syesha sing Don't Cry for Me Argentina or You Must Love Me. Oh shoot, there are so many good songs to choose from! Sorry, guess you can tell I'm a big fan of his musicals ...
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, April 21, 2008 - 8:06 am
oh..this will be a good week! it will be interesting to see what David Cook sings.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Monday, April 21, 2008 - 8:06 am
This has the potential to be a great night or it could be dreadful all depending on how they handle it. I just wonder what Simon is going to say?
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Heyltslori
Moderator
09-15-2001
| Monday, April 21, 2008 - 8:13 am
Jimmer, whenever I sing my brother pretends to be Simon and says that I sound like an injured cat on a cruise ship! 
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Darrellh
Member
07-21-2004
| Monday, April 21, 2008 - 11:29 am
This is a repost from what I said in Nino's folder: I think David A will do something from Jesus Christ Superstar, even though I'd like to see him tackle "I Am The Starlight" from Starlight Express. (He tends to go for songs that mention God.) Carly can do "As If We Never Said Goodbye" from Sunset Boulevard. Syesha will probably go for "I Don't Know How To Love Him", from Jesus Christ Superstar. David C. could really rock "Music Of The Night" or "Phantom Of The Opera", from Phantom Of The Opera. I can't think of songs for Brooke or Jason right now, unless Jason did "I am the Starlight" (that song brings me to tears), and Brooke could do a low-key version of "Memory" from Cats.
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