AOL Television has asked all the major bloggers for their predictions on who will win Season 7. You all saw my post over the weekend with my predictions on David Cook wining the whole thing but now all the results from the other bloggers are in and AOL Television has them up on their site.
If you would like to visit to see who has been picked by some of the others bloggers like Rickey and MJ then Click Here. Of course mine is in there as well.
If you have any thoughts on anyones predictions including mine please feel free to take a second and leave a comment.
I am sticking with David Archuleta, as I have from day one. But I think BOTH of the David’s will do well whether they win or not, since they both sing completely different types of music that appeal to people’s different tastes in music. I for one am not a rock music fan. But I am a fan of easy listening, such as Josh Groban, Michael Buble and Celine Dion. So of the two, David A. fits the bill. :smile:
[quote comment="34876"][quote comment="34866"]I agree. The songs that DA was given didn’t seem to fully showcase his talent last week, although I thought he did a good job. I also thought they over did DC praises, not because I don’t think he is a good but he seemed off that night. He was much better in prior weeks, yet Simon was throwing him mad props…very suspicious indeed. And yes, they certainly seem to favor DA one week and DC the next (mainly Simon though, Randy and Paula have been pretty consistant).[/quote]
I completely agree with your statement. DC was good, but he’s been better, and DA got some not so great songs (although the only song that I thought was a really poor choice was his own, IMO).[/quote]
The last two weeks Cook has seemed a bit off with his singing. I’m sure he’ll rally around and do great for the final though. As for Archie, I’m glad he was thinking outside the ballad box, but any song where a singer refers to his girl as “Boo” is gonna be darn near impossible for D.A. to pull off. :happy:
[quote comment="34866"]I agree. The songs that DA was given didn’t seem to fully showcase his talent last week, although I thought he did a good job. I also thought they over did DC praises, not because I don’t think he is a good but he seemed off that night. He was much better in prior weeks, yet Simon was throwing him mad props…very suspicious indeed. And yes, they certainly seem to favor DA one week and DC the next (mainly Simon though, Randy and Paula have been pretty consistant).[/quote]
I completely agree with your statement. DC was good, but he’s been better, and DA got some not so great songs (although the only song that I thought was a really poor choice was his own, IMO).
David Cook is the better performer. I hope David Cook wins. I hope that someone will advise David Archuleta that he is being verbally and emotionally abused. He is a talented person, but he needs a chance to live life in the normal lane.
[quote comment="34850"][quote comment="34848"][quote comment="34847"][quote comment="34823"]Of the 11 bloggers all but 2 clearly think DC is the better singer/performer yet a slight majority pick DA to win with the reasons ranging from AI pimping; more fanatic fan base; to Moms and teen girls; cute as Mogwai; to cute cheeks; to rainbows, puppies and butterflies. H’mmmm.[/quote]
The A.I. pimping has leaned a bit heavier on Cook’s side lately, in my opinion, but both guys will do well post idol. [/quote]
I wouldn’t say that is true. I would say they have become more balanced and are pimping two boys not just one. After all 2 weeks ago DA “crushed the competition”. This week, “The night belongs to David Cook” (all quotes are approximate…:whistle:[/quote]
I certainly cannot deny that David A. has had more than his share of pimping, but Cook’s performances last week didn’t deserve the overpraising they got. At least he was given some great songs to sing. The songs Paula and the producers picked for D.A. seemed to indicate (in my opinion) that they didn’t want him to do so well that week. What do you guys think?[/quote]
I agree. The songs that DA was given didn’t seem to fully showcase his talent last week, although I thought he did a good job. I also thought they over did DC praises, not because I don’t think he is a good but he seemed off that night. He was much better in prior weeks, yet Simon was throwing him mad props…very suspicious indeed. And yes, they certainly seem to favor DA one week and DC the next (mainly Simon though, Randy and Paula have been pretty consistant).
[quote comment="34848"][quote comment="34847"][quote comment="34823"]Of the 11 bloggers all but 2 clearly think DC is the better singer/performer yet a slight majority pick DA to win with the reasons ranging from AI pimping; more fanatic fan base; to Moms and teen girls; cute as Mogwai; to cute cheeks; to rainbows, puppies and butterflies. H’mmmm.[/quote]
The A.I. pimping has leaned a bit heavier on Cook’s side lately, in my opinion, but both guys will do well post idol. [/quote]
I wouldn’t say that is true. I would say they have become more balanced and are pimping two boys not just one. After all 2 weeks ago DA “crushed the competition”. This week, “The night belongs to David Cook” (all quotes are approximate…:whistle:[/quote]
I certainly cannot deny that David A. has had more than his share of pimping, but Cook’s performances last week didn’t deserve the overpraising they got. At least he was given some great songs to sing. The songs Paula and the producers picked for D.A. seemed to indicate (in my opinion) that they didn’t want him to do so well that week. What do you guys think?
[quote comment="34847"][quote comment="34823"]Of the 11 bloggers all but 2 clearly think DC is the better singer/performer yet a slight majority pick DA to win with the reasons ranging from AI pimping; more fanatic fan base; to Moms and teen girls; cute as Mogwai; to cute cheeks; to rainbows, puppies and butterflies. H’mmmm.[/quote]
The A.I. pimping has leaned a bit heavier on Cook’s side lately, in my opinion, but both guys will do well post idol. [/quote]
I wouldn’t say that is true. I would say they have become more balanced and are pimping two boys not just one. After all 2 weeks ago DA “crushed the competition”. This week, “The night belongs to David Cook” (all quotes are approximate…:whistle:
[quote comment="34823"]Of the 11 bloggers all but 2 clearly think DC is the better singer/performer yet a slight majority pick DA to win with the reasons ranging from AI pimping; more fanatic fan base; to Moms and teen girls; cute as Mogwai; to cute cheeks; to rainbows, puppies and butterflies. H’mmmm.[/quote]
Yah, I thought their reasoning was a bit patronizing myself, but that’s because I’m a thirty-something-year-old D.A. fan who dislikes being labeled and categorized. :angel: Cook is definitely a rock star already, and he’ll be much easier to market. The A.I. pimping has leaned a bit heavier on Cook’s side lately, in my opinion, but both guys will do well post idol. Cook will sell more albums for the next few years, then I expect Archie will discover who he is and exactly what he wants to do/be and we’ll see him emerge as a “new and improved” star.
Of the 11 bloggers all but 2 clearly think DC is the better singer/performer yet a slight majority pick DA to win with the reasons ranging from AI pimping; more fanatic fan base; to Moms and teen girls; cute as Mogwai; to cute cheeks; to rainbows, puppies and butterflies. H’mmmm.
[quote comment="34820"][quote comment="34819"]Will there be a thread like “Favorite moments from season 7″ or something like that before the season ends? It would be fun to reminisce, see what people thought was funny, sad, crazy, amazing, etc. (I didn’t start watching until after the publicity for Archie’s “Imagine,” so I know I missed some moments others caught.) Forgive me–I know that this isn’t on topic, but I’m not sure where else to post it.[/quote]
There sure will be :)[/quote]
Hooray! Thanks Slim! :biggrin:
[quote comment="34819"]Will there be a thread like “Favorite moments from season 7″ or something like that before the season ends? It would be fun to reminisce, see what people thought was funny, sad, crazy, amazing, etc. (I didn’t start watching until after the publicity for Archie’s “Imagine,” so I know I missed some moments others caught.) Forgive me–I know that this isn’t on topic, but I’m not sure where else to post it.[/quote]
There sure will be :)
Will there be a thread like “Favorite moments from season 7″ or something like that before the season ends? It would be fun to reminisce, see what people thought was funny, sad, crazy, amazing, etc. (I didn’t start watching until after the publicity for Archie’s “Imagine,” so I know I missed some moments others caught.) Forgive me–I know that this isn’t on topic, but I’m not sure where else to post it.
Sleep I need more Sleep,,,what the heck is going on in here….
As a Moderator I will just say Stop Now!!!!!!
That’s it no more. Back to topic please! Bloggers Weigh In …
Didn’t see the attack just a lot of defensive moves
[quote comment="34794"]Such petty bickering seems so trifeling to me. Yes we all think or we all know is presumptuos, true enough. But its starting to get to the point where I am afaid I might say something to offend someone with any expession at all. Cant these little things be overlooked without people getting so touchy, and concentrate on the bigger picture? :smile: :smile: :smile:Some people are more articulate then others and may not have the tools in there vocabulary as others. But that comment was not a personal attack so why take it personal? :smile: :smile: :smile: Lets all lighten up a little, relax, It will be more fun without putting so much pressure on each other. :smile: :smile:[/quote]
I think you are taking my response to be something it wasn’t. I certainly didn’t take the comment as a personal attack, I just found it to be annoying. Having an opinion and stating it is one thing, but claiming to speak for everyone is quite another. I for one have confidence in the poster you speak of; she posts here a lot and has the vocabulary to voice an opinion no problem. As for being “afraid I might say something to offend someone with any expression at all” –yep, I know exactly what you mean; I’m feeling it right now! :wink:
[quote comment="34796"][quote comment="34781"][quote comment="34647"]well we all know that david cook should and will win american idol 2008, im not giving up on him he wants it more then anyone out there.
SLIM- do you votee????[/quote]
I do wish that some people would just stop it with blanket statements and absolutes such as “we all know….” If we didn’t have differing opinions, what would be the point of these posts? Have your own opinion, but don’t claim to own mine.[/quote]
You got that right!
But we all do know that each of our opinions is “more better”. Of course that is just my opinion. :whistle: :silly: :w00t:[/quote]
Ha ha ha! Ain’t that the truth! (And “more better” is my new favorite saying.)
[quote comment="34794"]Such petty bickering seems so trifeling to me. Yes we all think or we all know is presumptuos, true enough. But its starting to get to the point where I am afaid I might say something to offend someone with any expession at all. Cant these little things be overlooked without people getting so touchy, and concentrate on the bigger picture? :smile: :smile: :smile:Some people are more articulate then others and may not have the tools in there vocabulary as others. But that comment was not a personal attack so why take it personal? :smile: :smile: :smile: Lets all lighten up a little, relax, It will be more fun without putting so much pressure on each other. :smile: :smile:[/quote]
Not sure what the heck you are talking about here Lee. I see no arguing in this post, just debating. Touchy??? hummm :whistle:
[quote comment="34781"][quote comment="34647"]well we all know that david cook should and will win american idol 2008, im not giving up on him he wants it more then anyone out there.
SLIM- do you votee????[/quote]
I do wish that some people would just stop it with blanket statements and absolutes such as “we all know….” If we didn’t have differing opinions, what would be the point of these posts? Have your own opinion, but don’t claim to own mine.[/quote]
You got that right!
But we all do know that each of our opinions is “more better”. Of course that is just my opinion. :whistle: :silly: :w00t:
Such petty bickering seems so trifeling to me. Yes we all think or we all know is presumptuos, true enough. But its starting to get to the point where I am afaid I might say something to offend someone with any expession at all. Cant these little things be overlooked without people getting so touchy, and concentrate on the bigger picture? :smile: :smile: :smile:Some people are more articulate then others and may not have the tools in there vocabulary as others. But that comment was not a personal attack so why take it personal? :smile: :smile: :smile: Lets all lighten up a little, relax, It will be more fun without putting so much pressure on each other. :smile: :smile:
[quote comment="34788"][quote comment="34781"][quote comment="34647"]well we all know that david cook should and will win american idol 2008, im not giving up on him he wants it more then anyone out there.
SLIM- do you votee????[/quote]
I do wish that some people would just stop it with blanket statements and absolutes such as “we all know….” If we didn’t have differing opinions, what would be the point of these posts? Have your own opinion, but don’t claim to own mine.[/quote]
Amen[/quote]
Ditto, but “we all know” that my opinion is the best, hee hee hee
[quote comment="34781"][quote comment="34647"]well we all know that david cook should and will win american idol 2008, im not giving up on him he wants it more then anyone out there.
SLIM- do you votee????[/quote]
I do wish that some people would just stop it with blanket statements and absolutes such as “we all know….” If we didn’t have differing opinions, what would be the point of these posts? Have your own opinion, but don’t claim to own mine.[/quote]
Amen
Did any of you see the video showing Cook saying that Archie has a dry wit like Hugh Grant? It was hilarious! Both Davids seem genuinely nice. Although I have my number one favorite (David A.) I won’t be unhappy if Cook wins. I almost think it would be better for Archie if he comes in second, because however controlling his dad is, he’s nothing compared to the producers at A.I. The winner from this competition is going to be micromanaged to death. Whoever he’ll be, I hope he doesn’t lose his own style as a result. Both Davids have a unique style that I really like, and I don’t want A.I. to wipe it out of them!
[quote comment="34647"]well we all know that david cook should and will win american idol 2008, im not giving up on him he wants it more then anyone out there.
SLIM- do you votee????[/quote]
I do wish that some people would just stop it with blanket statements and absolutes such as “we all know….” If we didn’t have differing opinions, what would be the point of these posts? Have your own opinion, but don’t claim to own mine.
To PS – your comments were deleted here since you already posted the exact same thing in the Song Choices post. In the future, please don’t repeat comments in other posts. Thanks.
[quote comment="34659"]Archuleta will be the next Amercian Idol.. :angel:[/quote]
i totally agree :biggrin:
And I forgot to type in what I was going to say after the quote. This is what happens when you are chaperoning a fifth grade trip to Philadelphia all day and sitting on a bus for hours.
So what I was GOING to say was that YES, Archie should go to college. And not BYU either, he needs to go far away from Dad. Do you think if he won Idol he wouldn’t go on to finish school?
Cook seems like he’d be “groupie candy,” all smirky over that sort of thing! I won’t say as bad as the Kid Rock/Scott Stapp scandal, but I’m sure he’d love all that attention. Archie might not quite know what to do.
Only time will tell.
[quote comment="34616"]Well, we all decided earlier this season that it would be a showdown of the Davids because they both are such stand out performers. The farther along the season progressed, the more they both rose above the competition in their own ways.
Next week as they will be the only two remaining, they will be compared against each other with the upmost scrutiny.
Cook will be displaying his multi dimentional talent, Archie his sweet soul and golden voice.
my personal take is Cooks Maturity and creativity will expose Archies yong age, making it clearly obvious that he not only is most deserving of the win but also most prepared to launch a promising professional carrer.
We often tend to forget or overlook the fact Archie is only 17 because of his talent. I dont know that anyone will agree but I think when America looks at the two of them side by side, that the swing votes and the people that only cast a ballot in the finale will say “go to college Archie”!!! :smile:[/quote]
I’m just proud that you’re a “MAJOR BLOGGER” !! :biggrin:
Archuleta will be the next Amercian Idol.. :angel:
well we all know that david cook should and will win american idol 2008, im not giving up on him he wants it more then anyone out there.
SLIM- do you votee????
I like both David’s and next week is definitely going to be a tight race. Does anyone know if they choose to sing songs from the top 12 or can they choose from the top 24?
I like both David’s in different ways. I don’t mind who wins. It’s been a good season and I think this is a fine way to end it.
If I had to guess, I would say that the Arch Angels may eke out a win for Archie.
Can’t wait to see how it all plays out next week.
They are both so talented in such different styles of music. They both deserve to win. Alas we can only have one winner. My prediction is that David A will win this time. His fan base is very large. I really don’t care which David takes the prize, however I do feel it will be the younger of the two.
I am surprised at how many are picking Cook and not DA. Must be the Jeff Archuleta factor.
At this point it is a bit silly, like having Diane Keaton in “Annie Hall” in a best Actress race against Jessica Lange in “Francis”. They just don’t use the same muscles. In some ways it is sillier since most people can appreciate comedy and tragedy but musical taste can be pretty exclusionary.
I think that DC will pick up all the adult contestants (Carly, KLC, Michael, Brooke) fans who haven’t been voting after their fav was eliminated but are coming back for the finale which could put him over the top.
It all is based on whether one stumbles. If not then it comes down to fan base.
Both Davids are good in their different ways. I don’t care who wins.
Wow, it’s 6 to 5 saying Archie will win, but 3 of those saying Archie will win think that Cook deserves the win.
[quote comment="34617"]David Cook should win, but little David I hear got the closing spot next week. STupid…anyhow, why are all the blogs picking on Syesha? It’s just stupid and annoying. Yes I picked on Jason, but Syesha actaully can sing…[/quote]
It is true that Archie did win the coin toss and has elected to sing second on Tuesday
David Cook should win, but little David I hear got the closing spot next week. STupid…anyhow, why are all the blogs picking on Syesha? It’s just stupid and annoying. Yes I picked on Jason, but Syesha actaully can sing…
Well, we all decided earlier this season that it would be a showdown of the Davids because they both are such stand out performers. The farther along the season progressed, the more they both rose above the competition in their own ways.
Next week as they will be the only two remaining, they will be compared against each other with the upmost scrutiny.
Cook will be displaying his multi dimentional talent, Archie his sweet soul and golden voice.
my personal take is Cooks Maturity and creativity will expose Archies yong age, making it clearly obvious that he not only is most deserving of the win but also most prepared to launch a promising professional carrer.
We often tend to forget or overlook the fact Archie is only 17 because of his talent. I dont know that anyone will agree but I think when America looks at the two of them side by side, that the swing votes and the people that only cast a ballot in the finale will say “go to college Archie”!!! :smile: