We have finally made it to the Top 12 and Tuesday we have probably one of the most exciting themes ever on American Idol. Finally in the 7th season American Idol has been given the rights to have Beatles songs performed on the show. So you guessed it. The theme for the Top 12 is songs of the Beatles.
So what would you like to hear your favorite Idol sing on Tuesday? Simply take a second and leave a comment with your thoughts. If you need some help remembering all those tunes from the Beatles click here. There are 336 songs to pick from so get those thinking caps on.
Like the songs of the 60′s, this could prove hard for some contestants but it will still be fun to hear the tunes of one of the greatest bands of all-time. So what are you waiting for? Leave your song selections now.
Post Will Close To Comments Just Prior To Performances on Tuesday
[quote comment="26887"]I found another link that has all the albums in order. Songs will come from the first 7 albums tonight.
http://www.beatles.com/core/music//quote
That’s where I got most of my information. It’s a very good site.
I found another link that has all the albums in order. Songs will come from the first 7 albums tonight.
http://www.beatles.com/core/music/
I watched it too Random
[quote comment="26674"]This will be a train wreck of epic proportions. These people are not Beatles material and for some of them it is their grandparent’s music…
Michael – I Saw Her Standing There
Jason – Julia
David C – Day Tripper
Chikezie – A Little Help From My Friends
David H – Me and My Monkey
David A – I’m A Loser
Brooke – It’s Getting Better
Amanda – Back In The USSR
Rameile – Help
Kristy – Drive My Car
Seyesha – I’m Looking Through You
Carly – You Won’t See Me[/quote]
Okay – given the spoiler alert and given having seen the first Ed Sullivan appearance I revise thusly…
Amanda – Got To Get You Into My Life
Kristy – Tell Me Why
Brooke – In My Life
David H – The Word
Chickezie – You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away
Jason – Good Day Sunshine
The rest remain as written
Here comes the Judge,,ok I will stop now :em56:
Not too shabby
I hear ya, man
[quote comment="26824"]“Can you dig it?”[/quote]
Sock it to me.
“Can you dig it?”
[quote comment="26822"][quote comment="26818"]I realize that I am here mostly because of my entertainment value to this blog. I’m kind of the Sanjaya of the commenters, but it weren’t for Dr. Electro, myself and one or two others, you young whippersnappers wouldn’t know anything about the Beatles music.
Just consider us your historical resouce. We were there when it really happened. The Beatles, The Stones, The Beach Boys, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Elton John…just ask. We can tell ya how much fun it was!!! It was Far Out!!![/quote]
Man, I forgot about Far Out :em62:[/quote]
Right on!
[quote comment="26818"]I realize that I am here mostly because of my entertainment value to this blog. I’m kind of the Sanjaya of the commenters, but it weren’t for Dr. Electro, myself and one or two others, you young whippersnappers wouldn’t know anything about the Beatles music.
Just consider us your historical resouce. We were there when it really happened. The Beatles, The Stones, The Beach Boys, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Elton John…just ask. We can tell ya how much fun it was!!! It was Far Out!!![/quote]
Man, I forgot about Far Out :em62:
You guys are more fun than history books, that’s for sure! Driller and Doc, you simply MUST know that both of you are adored and treasured elements of Slim’s place :em70: :em59: :em70: Thanks for taking the ribbing in the spirit in which it was given – with love and laughter.
I realize that I am here mostly because of my entertainment value to this blog. I’m kind of the Sanjaya of the commenters, but it weren’t for Dr. Electro, myself and one or two others, you young whippersnappers wouldn’t know anything about the Beatles music.
Just consider us your historical resouce. We were there when it really happened. The Beatles, The Stones, The Beach Boys, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Elton John…just ask. We can tell ya how much fun it was!!! It was Far Out!!!
[quote comment="26811"][quote comment="26810"][quote comment="26794"][quote comment="26790"]“When I’m 64″ – and lord knows that’s just elderly. hehehehehehehe surprised anyone near that age even knows how to turn a computer on. hahahahaha You KNOW I’m just playing with you, Driller :em59:[/quote]
You’re just lucky I’m not a moderator!!!
The hardest thing about this whole blog is entering the anti-spam text.[/quote]
if you are registered and logged in you don’t have to enter the anti-spam text[/quote]
Careful Slim, you’ll just get him confused
:em62: *snicker[/quote]
Ok, knock off picking on the elderly. Whippersnapper! :em34:
[quote comment="26810"][quote comment="26794"][quote comment="26790"]“When I’m 64″ – and lord knows that’s just elderly. hehehehehehehe surprised anyone near that age even knows how to turn a computer on. hahahahaha You KNOW I’m just playing with you, Driller :em59:[/quote]
You’re just lucky I’m not a moderator!!!
The hardest thing about this whole blog is entering the anti-spam text.[/quote]
if you are registered and logged in you don’t have to enter the anti-spam text[/quote]
Careful Slim, you’ll just get him confused :em62: *snicker
[quote comment="26794"][quote comment="26790"]“When I’m 64″ – and lord knows that’s just elderly. hehehehehehehe surprised anyone near that age even knows how to turn a computer on. hahahahaha You KNOW I’m just playing with you, Driller :em59:[/quote]
You’re just lucky I’m not a moderator!!!
The hardest thing about this whole blog is entering the anti-spam text.[/quote]
if you are registered and logged in you don’t have to enter the anti-spam text
[quote comment="26793"]in a statement from Nigel the Idol were given 180 of the early Beatles songs to choose from. There will be nothing from Sgt Pepper onnward.
Thats all the spoilers I got at this point.[/quote]
That means some of the best stuff is off limits.
Back in the USSR, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Blackbird, Hey Jude, Lady Madonna, Come Together, Here Comes the Sun, Get Back, All You Need is Love, Penny Lane, Lovely Rita, and When I’m 64 are all off limits.
However, Michelle,Nowhere Man, Drive My Car, Taxman, Elanor Rigby, Good Day Sunshine, Got To Get You Into My Life, I Need You, Ticket To Ride, Yesterday, Eight Days A Week, Hard Days Night, I Should Have Known Better, Can’t Buy Me Love, All My Loving, You Really got a Hold On Me, I Saw Her Standing There, Love Me Do, Please Please Me, and I Want to Hold Your Hand are still in play. Just in case anyone was wondering.
[quote comment="26793"]in a statement from Nigel the Idol were given 180 of the early Beatles songs to choose from. There will be nothing from Sgt Pepper onnward.
Thats all the spoilers I got at this point.[/quote]
Well, so much for some of my song selections. I may have to revisit that comment and revise.
[quote comment="26790"]“When I’m 64″ – and lord knows that’s just elderly. hehehehehehehe surprised anyone near that age even knows how to turn a computer on. hahahahaha You KNOW I’m just playing with you, Driller :em59:[/quote]
You’re just lucky I’m not a moderator!!!
The hardest thing about this whole blog is entering the anti-spam text.
in a statement from Nigel the Idol were given 180 of the early Beatles songs to choose from. There will be nothing from Sgt Pepper onnward.
Thats all the spoilers I got at this point.
“When I’m 64″ – and lord knows that’s just elderly. hehehehehehehe surprised anyone near that age even knows how to turn a computer on. hahahahaha You KNOW I’m just playing with you, Driller :em59:
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Jason- I wanna hold your hand
Sorry, that is the PERFECT up tempo song for DavidA! I'd love to hear him sing MICHELLE however.
[quote comment="26772"][quote comment="26749"]Who could do When I’m 64? Another Beatles great.[/quote]
Me…I’ll be there in three years!!![/quote]
Driller do you remember back in the day listening to that song and never dreaming that we would ever get to that age? I do ,however, I have a few more years to go than you :em62: :em40: , but dang!…. We were such a bitchen generation or should I say groovy, boss, hairy, cool, choice, neat, or cherry? :em45: cowabunga!
[quote comment="26752"]It’s on 8-10 Eastern Time Tuesday night.
And 9-10 on Wednesday night.[/quote]
So, it’s going to take an hour to execute one contestant. They’ve been whacking ‘em in fours in the same timeframe. Oh, I forgot, more time for commercials. Sorry I brought it up.
[quote comment="26749"]Who could do When I’m 64? Another Beatles great.[/quote]
Me…I’ll be there in three years!!!
[quote comment="26752"]It’s on 8-10 Eastern Time Tuesday night.
And 9-10 on Wednesday night.[/quote]
And so it is. I thought starting at 7 seemed pretty weird when I was looking it up last week. Thanks for double-checking!
[quote comment="26748"][quote comment="26683"]“Blackbird” for David Archuleta. Or “Across the Universe”.[/quote]
Two of my favorite Beatles songs. Have you seen I Am Sam and paid attention to the soundtrack?
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No, haven’t seen it yet but thanks for the recommendation. I saw “Across the Universe” and loved it. I’d also like to go see the Vegas act, but right now it’s just a pipe dream. Oh well, at least I have Beatle’s night on American Idol! :em02: :em02:
I don’t care what anyone sings, as long as Amanda goes home !!!
I can’t imagine many people buying her music. If that’s what you call it !!!
My opinion, of course !!!!
It’s on 8-10 Eastern Time Tuesday night.
And 9-10 on Wednesday night.
[quote comment="26743"]A new set with more flash and pomp? I’d settle for less commercials myself :em20:
I looked at the tv listings and they show Tuesday’s show as a 2 hour show starting at 7 PM eastern. Just an FYI for those who tivo it so they set the time accordingly.[/quote]
I show it from 8-10 Pacific.
Who could do When I’m 64? Another Beatles great.
[quote comment="26683"]“Blackbird” for David Archuleta. Or “Across the Universe”.[/quote]
Two of my favorite Beatles songs. Have you seen I Am Sam and paid attention to the soundtrack? I love how they got different artists to do covers of Beatles songs, and they all did a great job. For many of the songs, both versions are on my Not-An-iPod. I think I’m gonna really like this week. I hope they don’t mutilate any of the songs!! My boyfriend Paul will be pissed!! :em23:
A new set with more flash and pomp? I’d settle for less commercials myself :em20:
I looked at the tv listings and they show Tuesday’s show as a 2 hour show starting at 7 PM eastern. Just an FYI for those who tivo it so they set the time accordingly.
Tuesday’s show IMO may be the most anticipated of all Idol shows because for the first time, the top 12 will be performing Beatles songs. And they will do it on a new set that promises more flash and pomp than last year.
[quote comment="26697"]I think David A just might listen to what Simon said and change it up a bit, be a little more peppy.
Well, that is my hope, anyway.[/quote]
I would prefer to hear the sound of David Archuletta leaving while the door slams on him. After Amanda and Cheezy leave, of course. :em31:
I think David A just might listen to what Simon said and change it up a bit, be a little more peppy.
Well, that is my hope, anyway.
[quote comment="26685"][quote comment="26683"]“Blackbird” for David Archuleta. Or “Across the Universe”.[/quote]
Backbird was my first thought for David A, but Simon wanted him to step it up this week, remember the gloomy comment, my thought was Lovely Rita.
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I’d be happy if David Archuleta did “Lovely Rita”. But knowing him, he’ll slow it down and croon it like he did in his previous songs. That would be a mistake and Simon would jump all over it. Whatever he does, he has to liven things up this time.
Will this week be great? I highly doubt it. With the Beatles songs themselves being awesome, it’s hard to pick just 12. With that said they have limited vocal range and unless any of the big singers make the songs truly their own they (Syesha, Carly, Ramielle, and David H) could be in trouble. I bet one lands in the bottom three, but no need to worry since you still got Ekie and Kristy in the mix….Here’s a few of my hot pics!!!
Jason- I wanna hold your hand
Amanda- A hard days night
David A- Hey Jude
Michael-Cant buy me Love
Brooke-let it be
David C-All you need is love
[quote comment="26683"]“Blackbird” for David Archuleta. Or “Across the Universe”.[/quote]
Backbird was my first thought for David A, but Simon wanted him to step it up this week, remember the gloomy comment, my thought was Lovely Rita.
And you are right Timm it is a misdemeanor in CA, not worth the ticket
Amanda should sing “Happiness is a Warm Gun” :em43:
“Blackbird” for David Archuleta. Or “Across the Universe”.
Carly – Lady Madonna
David Cook – While My Guitar Gently Weeps
This should be a fabulous week for Carly and David. I’m not sure about the rest. There are so many great songs available. I just hope they remember to make it their own, and not try to sound like the original…yes, that would be a trainwreck.
[quote comment="26674"]This will be a train wreck of epic proportions. These people are not Beatles material and for some of them it is their grandparent’s music…
Michael – I Saw Her Standing There
Jason
- Julia
David C – Day Tripper
Chikezie – A Little Help From My Friends
David H – Me and My Monkey
David A – I’m A Loser
Brooke – It’s Getting Better
Amanda – Back In The USSR
Rameile – Help
Kristy – Drive My Car
Seyesha – I’m Looking Through You
Carly – In My Life or You Won’t See Me[/quote]
I am afraid you are right Random, a train wreck
This will be a train wreck of epic proportions. These people are not Beatles material and for some of them it is their grandparent’s music…
Michael – I Saw Her Standing There
Jason – Julia
David C – Day Tripper
Chikezie – A Little Help From My Friends
David H – Me and My Monkey
David A – I’m A Loser
Brooke – It’s Getting Better
Amanda – Back In The USSR
Rameile – Help
Kristy – Drive My Car
Seyesha – I’m Looking Through You
Carly – In My Life or You Won’t See Me
[quote comment="26671"][quote comment="26662"]ABB:
Point well taken, there are not many “Glory Notes” in the Beatles songs, and I don’t think there are many opportunities for random runs either. This is going to be an interesting evening.[/quote]
Thank goodness! I hate hate hate a whole bunch of runs stuck in a song…blah.[/quote]
Love the term “Glory Notes” I will have to use that in my classes :em62: Thanks Amy! Also, I agree, but I bet they try it anyway
[quote comment="26662"]ABB:
Point well taken, there are not many “Glory Notes” in the Beatles songs, and I don’t think there are many opportunities for random runs either. This is going to be an interesting evening.[/quote]
Thank goodness! I hate hate hate a whole bunch of runs stuck in a song…blah.
As for me Driller, close will not be good enough :em42:
So far I have
Sgt. Pepper for Amanda
Lovely Rita for David A (only because Simon said he needed to pick it up)
A Girl for David Castro
I will have to think on others
ABB:
Point well taken, there are not many “Glory Notes” in the Beatles songs, and I don’t think there are many opportunities for random runs either. This is going to be an interesting evening.
What’s going to be really interesting is that most, if not all, Beatles songs don’t exactly have “glory” notes in them. So I imagine several of the singers are going to try their hardest to work a few into their songs of choice. I will hope for the best though. Sorry, I don’t know enough of the Beatles songs to be able to build a song list. I like several of Driller’s choices, but would like to see David A or David C sing “Got To Get You Into My Life”
I dunno ’bout this one. Taking some of these songs and cutting them to 90 seconds, then giving them to aspiring entainers sounds like a pontential train wreck to me. But here ya go!
Jason Castro – Yesterday
David Cook – Back In the USSR
Michael Johns – Nowhere Man
Chikezie Eze – P.S. I Love You
David Hernandez – Baby You Can Drive My Car
David Archeluta – I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Brooke White – Love Me Do
Amanda Overmeyer – Twist and Shout
Rameile Mulaby – This Boy
Kristy Lee Cook – Ticket to Ride
Seyesha Mercado – If I Fell
Carly Smithson – Get Back
Be advised, I grew up with these songs. I was a sophmore in high school when “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” first hit the air, so I am probably going to be super critical of anything these kids do. Close will not be good enough.
Each person, save about 3 of them, will make mediocre to bad to downright horrible song choices for themselves.
That is my prediction.
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Yippeeeeee !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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