Comments on: David Cook – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – VIDEO http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm American Idol - I Love This Cheesy Show Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:56:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: reinharv http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-5#comment-175972 reinharv Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:04:13 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175972 <blockquote>Do we know that for sure? Because I recall during the first Larry King interview of the Top 10 after the season that David Archuleta said something (in response to a question from LK) to the effect that Cook got something and Cook kind of tried to play it down by saying they were taken care of or something like that. (I just rewatched the first 4 segments of that interview (up til Syesha and Jason were interviewed) but couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t find the exact segment where Archie said that, but I do have a specific recollection of that exchange.) Anyway, this led me to believe that the winner did get money for winning. Does anyone else recall this?</blockquote> I think I read that the winner gets an advance for promotion, etc., but that they have to pay it back with the sales of their albums. A record deal is a big deal and as the winner he gets more media and promotion to help him succeed. I am pretty sure he doesn't get money he can keep. They get royalties from all the iTunes sales of their A.I. performances, of which Cook had close to a million total downloads, and they each get at least $1,000 for every song they perform on the A.I. tour and a portion for the group songs and that again is designed to give them some hard cash in their pockets after A.I. I am also pretty sure that the reason Cook said they were taken care of is because they are not allowed to say anything about what they get. It's some big secret but the only reason I know they make money during the tour is because I read last year on another blog that a certain contestant hinted about the money they make for each song they sing during the tour. In the past #1 & #2 got to do 4-5 songs and they made more money while everyone else did one solo. This year it changed for the better as each did at least 3 songs.

Do we know that for sure? Because I recall during the first Larry King interview of the Top 10 after the season that David Archuleta said something (in response to a question from LK) to the effect that Cook got something and Cook kind of tried to play it down by saying they were taken care of or something like that. (I just rewatched the first 4 segments of that interview (up til Syesha and Jason were interviewed) but couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t find the exact segment where Archie said that, but I do have a specific recollection of that exchange.) Anyway, this led me to believe that the winner did get money for winning. Does anyone else recall this?

I think I read that the winner gets an advance for promotion, etc., but that they have to pay it back with the sales of their albums. A record deal is a big deal and as the winner he gets more media and promotion to help him succeed. I am pretty sure he doesn’t get money he can keep. They get royalties from all the iTunes sales of their A.I. performances, of which Cook had close to a million total downloads, and they each get at least $1,000 for every song they perform on the A.I. tour and a portion for the group songs and that again is designed to give them some hard cash in their pockets after A.I.

I am also pretty sure that the reason Cook said they were taken care of is because they are not allowed to say anything about what they get. It’s some big secret but the only reason I know they make money during the tour is because I read last year on another blog that a certain contestant hinted about the money they make for each song they sing during the tour. In the past #1 & #2 got to do 4-5 songs and they made more money while everyone else did one solo. This year it changed for the better as each did at least 3 songs.

]]> By: Keel http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-5#comment-175726 Keel Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:07:31 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175726 reinharv said: <blockquote>Of course the winner gets a record deal but other contestants often get the same record deal. Nobody gets any money for à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“winning.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  </blockquote> Do we know that for sure? Because I recall during the first Larry King interview of the Top 10 after the season that David Archuleta said something (in response to a question from LK) to the effect that Cook got something and Cook kind of tried to play it down by saying they were taken care of or something like that. (I just rewatched the first 4 segments of that interview (up til Syesha and Jason were interviewed) but couldn't find the exact segment where Archie said that, but I do have a specific recollection of that exchange.) Anyway, this led me to believe that the winner did get money for winning. Does anyone else recall this? reinharv said:

Of course the winner gets a record deal but other contestants often get the same record deal. Nobody gets any money for à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“winning.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Do we know that for sure? Because I recall during the first Larry King interview of the Top 10 after the season that David Archuleta said something (in response to a question from LK) to the effect that Cook got something and Cook kind of tried to play it down by saying they were taken care of or something like that. (I just rewatched the first 4 segments of that interview (up til Syesha and Jason were interviewed) but couldn’t find the exact segment where Archie said that, but I do have a specific recollection of that exchange.) Anyway, this led me to believe that the winner did get money for winning. Does anyone else recall this?

]]> By: reinharv http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-5#comment-175710 reinharv Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:04:15 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175710 <blockquote>It does seem like Cook would naturally be the one to do voice-over narration and on-camera à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“reporting,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  given his comfort level and the great job he did filling in as DJ on Sirius Hits a couple of months ago. But to the winner go the spoils. I suspect thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the deal. Ironically, I felt Archie did a great job (as I posted yesterday) with his segment. It was one of his most relaxed speaking performances and he was charming. </blockquote> Being on A.I. gives artists an opportunity they would never have otherwise, especially in this tough music business today. Winning the title entitles Cook more media, exposure, thereby more chances to make it to the top. That's the only perk to winning. Of course the winner gets a record deal but other contestants often get the same record deal. Nobody gets any money for "winning." It's more exposure if you <strong>perform </strong>on television to attract non-A.I. fans. Both of the Davids already have the A.I. fanbase, but they need to expand their fanbase. Both benefited from their exposure. Archie did a great job with his segment when frankly he isn't great with speaking or the "interview" in the past, but this proved he's more comfortable now and less nervous. Cook is a natural at public speaking and he's already done a Disney Commerical and a promo for the upcoming American Idol Experience attraction as has Jordin and Carrie.

It does seem like Cook would naturally be the one to do voice-over narration and on-camera à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“reporting,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  given his comfort level and the great job he did filling in as DJ on Sirius Hits a couple of months ago. But to the winner go the spoils. I suspect thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the deal. Ironically, I felt Archie did a great job (as I posted yesterday) with his segment. It was one of his most relaxed speaking performances and he was charming.

Being on A.I. gives artists an opportunity they would never have otherwise, especially in this tough music business today. Winning the title entitles Cook more media, exposure, thereby more chances to make it to the top. That’s the only perk to winning. Of course the winner gets a record deal but other contestants often get the same record deal. Nobody gets any money for “winning.” It’s more exposure if you perform on television to attract non-A.I. fans. Both of the Davids already have the A.I. fanbase, but they need to expand their fanbase. Both benefited from their exposure. Archie did a great job with his segment when frankly he isn’t great with speaking or the “interview” in the past, but this proved he’s more comfortable now and less nervous. Cook is a natural at public speaking and he’s already done a Disney Commerical and a promo for the upcoming American Idol Experience attraction as has Jordin and Carrie.

]]> By: ShariG http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-5#comment-175704 ShariG Sun, 28 Dec 2008 02:16:24 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175704 After hearing the video of this, I left my comment and am just now reading back over the previous posts. There is one thing that Scott posted earlier that I just loved and wanted to comment on. I think you hit the nail on the head exactly when you said that a part of David Cook's charm is his ability to combine sweet and I might add sentimental, with an edgier rock sound. I love the contrast. From all I know about him through this site and others and because I just love him I read everything I can find, he is really that combination of sweet and edgy in real life that comes through so beautifully in his voice and therefore in his performances. He is a sensitive guy with a great sense of humor and an amazing creative take on everything he sings, with a rock edge. I loved this rendition and always love how into his music he is. He said at his audition that he is versatile vocally, and that is an understatement. I have yet to find a song that he can't sing and sing well and this one was no exception. After hearing the video of this, I left my comment and am just now reading back over the previous posts. There is one thing that Scott posted earlier that I just loved and wanted to comment on. I think you hit the nail on the head exactly when you said that a part of David Cook’s charm is his ability to combine sweet and I might add sentimental, with an edgier rock sound. I love the contrast. From all I know about him through this site and others and because I just love him I read everything I can find, he is really that combination of sweet and edgy in real life that comes through so beautifully in his voice and therefore in his performances. He is a sensitive guy with a great sense of humor and an amazing creative take on everything he sings, with a rock edge. I loved this rendition and always love how into his music he is. He said at his audition that he is versatile vocally, and that is an understatement. I have yet to find a song that he can’t sing and sing well and this one was no exception.

]]> By: ShariG http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-5#comment-175703 ShariG Sun, 28 Dec 2008 01:53:13 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175703 I loved David Cook's acoustic performance of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Every good performer puts their own twist on the songs they sing. David is no exception. Every song he sings sounds like a David Cook song and I love it. What a lovely Christmas "present". Thank you for posting. I loved David Cook’s acoustic performance of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Every good performer puts their own twist on the songs they sing. David is no exception. Every song he sings sounds like a David Cook song and I love it. What a lovely Christmas “present”. Thank you for posting.

]]> By: FolkFan http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175677 FolkFan Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:57:08 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175677 DC talked about going on rides in the ET clip previewing the parade. There was a livejournal (I think?) report on DC saying something like, "Where is my buddy?" and then pointing out DA in the tent behind the audience. It was reported in the thread about the taping of DC's parade performance.... Here's the link to MJ's report---if you go toward the bottom of the comments on that thread, there's a quote and link from a livejournal: http://mjsbigblog.com/david-archelta-and-david-cook.htm DC talked about going on rides in the ET clip previewing the parade.

There was a livejournal (I think?) report on DC saying something like, “Where is my buddy?” and then pointing out DA in the tent behind the audience. It was reported in the thread about the taping of DC’s parade performance….

Here’s the link to MJ’s report—if you go toward the bottom of the comments on that thread, there’s a quote and link from a livejournal:

http://mjsbigblog.com/david-archelta-and-david-cook.htm

]]> By: Trina http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175674 Trina Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:16:55 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175674 <a href="http://carriephotos.com/thumbnails.php?album=801" rel="nofollow">Carrie</a> also filmed a spot for the AI Experience this month. Carrie also filmed a spot for the AI Experience this month.

]]> By: sma11ie http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175672 sma11ie Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:00:53 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175672 <blockquote>This gave DC some time to do some rides at the park, plus it led to that sweet moment where DC gave a shout-out to DA, who was in the tent behind DCà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s audience for the recording of his spot.</blockquote> Ooh, when was this?

This gave DC some time to do some rides at the park, plus it led to that sweet moment where DC gave a shout-out to DA, who was in the tent behind DCà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s audience for the recording of his spot.

Ooh, when was this?

]]> By: FolkFan http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175671 FolkFan Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:37:54 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175671 I was glad that they had DA handle the narration, rather than have DC do both the narration and a song. Set aside that it was nice that both Davids got spots in this nationally televised event. This gave DC some time to do some rides at the park, plus it led to that sweet moment where DC gave a shout-out to DA, who was in the tent behind DC's audience for the recording of his spot. I was glad that they had DA handle the narration, rather than have DC do both the narration and a song. Set aside that it was nice that both Davids got spots in this nationally televised event. This gave DC some time to do some rides at the park, plus it led to that sweet moment where DC gave a shout-out to DA, who was in the tent behind DC’s audience for the recording of his spot.

]]> By: reinharv http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175669 reinharv Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:20:13 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175669 <blockquote>100 times yes to this. The one Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d like the most right now is a recorded version of the acoustic Man in the Box they did at the HOB. I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t stop listening to that YT video. If only we had a decent recording. YES! YES! YES! to both of these comments. All I hear in my head is David singing Man In The Box! Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m glad Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not alone in this.</blockquote> I love that cover!!!! <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChKGjqIvyLU&feature=channel_page" rel="nofollow">olga787</a> has a great video of that song.

100 times yes to this. The one Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d like the most right now is a recorded version of the acoustic Man in the Box they did at the HOB. I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t stop listening to that YT video. If only we had a decent recording.

YES! YES! YES! to both of these comments. All I hear in my head is David singing Man In The Box! Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m glad Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not alone in this.

I love that cover!!!! olga787 has a great video of that song.

]]> By: ercheers http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175668 ercheers Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:10:40 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175668 I think Disney actually got it right with the placements of both Davids. David A. did an excellent job on the voice-over. He is young, cool and showed just the right excitement for Disney world wide promotion. David C. did a fine job on his Christmas song. It was very sweet and appealing to the fans. I think Disney actually got it right with the placements of both Davids.

David A. did an excellent job on the voice-over. He is young, cool and showed just the right excitement for Disney world wide promotion.

David C. did a fine job on his Christmas song. It was very sweet and appealing to the fans.

]]> By: reinharv http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175667 reinharv Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:09:30 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175667 <blockquote>I also give Cook credit for keeping his dignity in a cheesy setting. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m a bit surprised that Archie didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get the singing gig and Cook the intro to the Idol attraction at Disneyland. To me that would have made more sense but Disney probably has some deal with Idol that the winner got this gig. Also Archie is in direct competition with Disney teen acts and maybe Disney didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t want him to get the extra promo. Or none of the above.</blockquote> Since Disney has a new attraction opening in January 2009 - the American Idol Experience, they would naturally utilize any former winner, current winner or former contestant do a little promo. Jordin did a promo on it already which we saw at the finale and Cook already did a promo for it, which MJ already posted stating it will part of the Idol Experience attraction and he even recorded "When You Wish Upon a Star" which Disney may be using also as part of the attraction in addition to it being a commercial. I am sure Archie was thrilled to do the promo also. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFHTfyrKhjE" rel="nofollow">David Cook Walt Disney Commericial</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRRReJADPAE&feature=related" rel="nofollow">Jordin Sparks Disney Promo</a> <a href="http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-and-the-mouse.htm" rel="nofollow">David Cook Taping Segments to be used on American Idol Experience</a> As Cook won American Idol, it makes sense that he would perform a song on national television over a runner-up. There would be no point to winning American Idol and have no perks for it. Disney is huge and <strong>it doesn't have any competition </strong>and anyone associated with Disney makes tons of money themseleves and tons of money for Disney. As far as anyone being in direct competiton with Disney teen acts, be it Jordin Sparks, Archuleta, or whatever, I doubt very much that Disney is worried about anyone being in direct competition with Disney teen acts. If that is the case, Radio Disney would never give airplay to Jordin, Archuleta, or Cook. If Disney saw that interest was falling in their current teen pop stars, all they have to do is put out a new TV show featuring a new teen "pop" star. There are many teen pop stars in the music business and Disney isn't worried that so-and-so would take the spotlight off any of their current money-makers.

I also give Cook credit for keeping his dignity in a cheesy setting. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m a bit surprised that Archie didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get the singing gig and Cook the intro to the Idol attraction at Disneyland. To me that would have made more sense but Disney probably has some deal with Idol that the winner got this gig.
Also Archie is in direct competition with Disney teen acts and maybe Disney didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t want him to get the extra promo. Or none of the above.

Since Disney has a new attraction opening in January 2009 – the American Idol Experience, they would naturally utilize any former winner, current winner or former contestant do a little promo.

Jordin did a promo on it already which we saw at the finale and Cook already did a promo for it, which MJ already posted stating it will part of the Idol Experience attraction and he even recorded “When You Wish Upon a Star” which Disney may be using also as part of the attraction in addition to it being a commercial. I am sure Archie was thrilled to do the promo also.

David Cook Walt Disney Commericial
Jordin Sparks Disney Promo
David Cook Taping Segments to be used on American Idol Experience

As Cook won American Idol, it makes sense that he would perform a song on national television over a runner-up. There would be no point to winning American Idol and have no perks for it.

Disney is huge and it doesn’t have any competition and anyone associated with Disney makes tons of money themseleves and tons of money for Disney. As far as anyone being in direct competiton with Disney teen acts, be it Jordin Sparks, Archuleta, or whatever, I doubt very much that Disney is worried about anyone being in direct competition with Disney teen acts. If that is the case, Radio Disney would never give airplay to Jordin, Archuleta, or Cook.

If Disney saw that interest was falling in their current teen pop stars, all they have to do is put out a new TV show featuring a new teen “pop” star. There are many teen pop stars in the music business and Disney isn’t worried that so-and-so would take the spotlight off any of their current money-makers.

]]> By: Scott http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175657 Scott Sat, 27 Dec 2008 07:53:08 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175657 <blockquote>I also give Cook credit for keeping his dignity in a cheesy setting. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m a bit surprised that Archie didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get the singing gig and Cook the intro to the Idol attraction at Disneyland. To me that would have made more sense but Disney probably has some deal with Idol that the winner got this gig.</blockquote> It does seem like Cook would naturally be the one to do voice-over narration and on-camera "reporting," given his comfort level and the great job he did filling in as DJ on Sirius Hits a couple of months ago. But to the winner go the spoils. I suspect that's the deal. Ironically, I felt Archie did a great job (as I posted yesterday) with his segment. It was one of his most relaxed speaking performances and he was charming. And yes, Cook has the knack for keeping his dignity. He walked that fine line week after week on AI: never selling out, yet never mocking the show. He's a master at that.

I also give Cook credit for keeping his dignity in a cheesy setting. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m a bit surprised that Archie didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get the singing gig and Cook the intro to the Idol attraction at Disneyland. To me that would have made more sense but Disney probably has some deal with Idol that the winner got this gig.

It does seem like Cook would naturally be the one to do voice-over narration and on-camera “reporting,” given his comfort level and the great job he did filling in as DJ on Sirius Hits a couple of months ago. But to the winner go the spoils. I suspect that’s the deal. Ironically, I felt Archie did a great job (as I posted yesterday) with his segment. It was one of his most relaxed speaking performances and he was charming.

And yes, Cook has the knack for keeping his dignity. He walked that fine line week after week on AI: never selling out, yet never mocking the show. He’s a master at that.

]]> By: Barbariba http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175650 Barbariba Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:21:31 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175650 <blockquote> I wish theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d get David, Neal and their acoustic guitars into a studio one of these days. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d take an EP of any acoustic songs theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d like to record!</blockquote> <blockquote>100 times yes to this. The one Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d like the most right now is a recorded version of the acoustic Man in the Box they did at the HOB. I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t stop listening to that YT video. If only we had a decent recording.</blockquote> YES! YES! YES! to both of these comments. All I hear in my head is David singing Man In The Box! I'm glad I'm not alone in this.

I wish theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d get David, Neal and their acoustic guitars into a studio one of these days. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d take an EP of any acoustic songs theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d like to record!

100 times yes to this. The one Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d like the most right now is a recorded version of the acoustic Man in the Box they did at the HOB. I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t stop listening to that YT video. If only we had a decent recording.

YES! YES! YES! to both of these comments. All I hear in my head is David singing Man In The Box! I’m glad I’m not alone in this.

]]> By: mj http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175646 mj Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:00:09 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175646 <blockquote>I think there probably was some kind of deal where the winner would do something with the parade. And because of the attraction opening soon, the spot for that fit perfectly. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not surprised they asked Archie. They probably could have just gotten Ryan to do it, along with his other duties. But, imo, it worked better with a former contestant doing it than it would have with Ryan. And I thought it was a great spot.</blockquote> Plus, in the past, there's been more than one Idol from a season appearing in the parade. I think one year--maybe Season 5, there were 3 or 4 that appeared together. So, I didn't find it strange that both Davids were invited. <strong>ETA:</strong> In 2006, Mandisa, Paris, Kevin Covais, and Ace Young appeared. And note how I mocked the cheesiness. LOL. That's what my comment in my post was all about. Yes, they <em>were</em> dancing with puppets.

I think there probably was some kind of deal where the winner would do something with the parade. And because of the attraction opening soon, the spot for that fit perfectly. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not surprised they asked Archie. They probably could have just gotten Ryan to do it, along with his other duties. But, imo, it worked better with a former contestant doing it than it would have with Ryan. And I thought it was a great spot.

Plus, in the past, there’s been more than one Idol from a season appearing in the parade. I think one year–maybe Season 5, there were 3 or 4 that appeared together. So, I didn’t find it strange that both Davids were invited.

ETA: In 2006, Mandisa, Paris, Kevin Covais, and Ace Young appeared. And note how I mocked the cheesiness. LOL. That’s what my comment in my post was all about.

Yes, they were dancing with puppets.

]]> By: FolkFan http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175642 FolkFan Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:28:11 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175642 As the aunt of an 8-year-old niece, I love your story, sunchick. My niece can roll her eyes with the best of them. By the time that she's 13, you'll probably be able to hear the eyerolls from a block away. As the aunt of an 8-year-old niece, I love your story, sunchick. My niece can roll her eyes with the best of them. By the time that she’s 13, you’ll probably be able to hear the eyerolls from a block away.

]]> By: sunchick http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175641 sunchick Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:17:52 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175641 <blockquote>Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m a bit surprised that Archie didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get the singing gig and Cook the intro to the Idol attraction at Disneyland.</blockquote> I was surprised that Cook didn't do both. So far, since the albums dropped, it seems like Cook and Archuleta are rarely booked for the same events. Plus, unlike Cook, Archuleta's speaking voice isn't exactly great for voiceovers, and that was...awkward. Maybe Disney wanted to avoid David favoritism and divvied up the duties. I'm sure MJ can relate, with her attempts to remain fair to both fanbases. Anyway, I've said before that I want An Acoustic Christmas with David Cook album or better yet TV special (dream on, dream on, sing with me...) thus of course I dug his version of this song mucho, and I'm not even a big fan of the tune in general. I will add that my visiting out of town fam loved Cook's cover of HYAMLC. Most of them were impressed that he didn't lip sync and sounded so awesome, and my astute sigO remembered Neal from the HOB..."Hey, that's the same guitar player. He's pretty good." My 8 year old niece was the lone Jonas Bros. fan, and poor thing got barraged by some of the older peeps who were recalling the JB halftime performance from Thanksgiving with a round of "They can't even sing." To which she rolled her eyes and replied, "Wellllll, not everyone sings as good as David Cook. He <em>did</em> win American Idol for crying out loud. At least they don't lip sync all the time like Miley, and anyway, I TOLD you people that I mostly like them for their lyrics." I got a huge chuckle out of that and gave her a high five for playing the lyrics card. I'm not sure Jonas Bros. lyrics are all that deep and meaningful, but she's 8 so I'll let that slide. That's my mini-me, future rocker chick.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m a bit surprised that Archie didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get the singing gig and Cook the intro to the Idol attraction at Disneyland.

I was surprised that Cook didn’t do both. So far, since the albums dropped, it seems like Cook and Archuleta are rarely booked for the same events. Plus, unlike Cook, Archuleta’s speaking voice isn’t exactly great for voiceovers, and that was…awkward. Maybe Disney wanted to avoid David favoritism and divvied up the duties. I’m sure MJ can relate, with her attempts to remain fair to both fanbases.

Anyway, I’ve said before that I want An Acoustic Christmas with David Cook album or better yet TV special (dream on, dream on, sing with me…) thus of course I dug his version of this song mucho, and I’m not even a big fan of the tune in general. I will add that my visiting out of town fam loved Cook’s cover of HYAMLC. Most of them were impressed that he didn’t lip sync and sounded so awesome, and my astute sigO remembered Neal from the HOB…”Hey, that’s the same guitar player. He’s pretty good.” My 8 year old niece was the lone Jonas Bros. fan, and poor thing got barraged by some of the older peeps who were recalling the JB halftime performance from Thanksgiving with a round of “They can’t even sing.” To which she rolled her eyes and replied, “Wellllll, not everyone sings as good as David Cook. He did win American Idol for crying out loud. At least they don’t lip sync all the time like Miley, and anyway, I TOLD you people that I mostly like them for their lyrics.” I got a huge chuckle out of that and gave her a high five for playing the lyrics card. I’m not sure Jonas Bros. lyrics are all that deep and meaningful, but she’s 8 so I’ll let that slide. That’s my mini-me, future rocker chick.

]]> By: purplesmile http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175633 purplesmile Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:05:09 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175633 <blockquote>...but I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve never witnessed so much criticism of any performer as much as Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve witnessed it with David Cook.</blockquote> <blockquote>Wow if you think Cook is being criticized more than anyone in Idol history, you havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t been here as long as me.</blockquote> <blockquote>I could prove you wrong. Easily.</blockquote> Memories. Heh. <blockquote>I think he looks like a lion when he hits the high notes, he opens his mouth real wide (I LOVE IT!!!!!!). </blockquote> Haha. I think so, too.

…but I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve never witnessed so much criticism of any performer as much as Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve witnessed it with David Cook.

Wow if you think Cook is being criticized more than anyone in Idol history, you havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t been here as long as me.

I could prove you wrong. Easily.

Memories. Heh.

I think he looks like a lion when he hits the high notes, he opens his mouth real wide (I LOVE IT!!!!!!).

Haha. I think so, too.

]]> By: Sarah http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175631 Sarah Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:57:24 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175631 I think that just by being in the parade, whether it was singing or introducing the attraction, Archie got the promo. He doesn't necessarily have to sing for people to be reminded that he was on Idol. I dunno, I just think that if Disney was really that concerned about Archie taking the spotlight away from their own money-makers, they didn't have to invite him. They probably weren't obligated to ask him to do anything at all. ETA: I think there probably was some kind of deal where the winner would do something with the parade. And because of the attraction opening soon, the spot for that fit perfectly. I'm not surprised they asked Archie. They probably could have just gotten Ryan to do it, along with his other duties. But, imo, it worked better with a former contestant doing it than it would have with Ryan. And I thought it was a great spot. I think that just by being in the parade, whether it was singing or introducing the attraction, Archie got the promo. He doesn’t necessarily have to sing for people to be reminded that he was on Idol. I dunno, I just think that if Disney was really that concerned about Archie taking the spotlight away from their own money-makers, they didn’t have to invite him. They probably weren’t obligated to ask him to do anything at all.

ETA: I think there probably was some kind of deal where the winner would do something with the parade. And because of the attraction opening soon, the spot for that fit perfectly. I’m not surprised they asked Archie. They probably could have just gotten Ryan to do it, along with his other duties. But, imo, it worked better with a former contestant doing it than it would have with Ryan. And I thought it was a great spot.

]]> By: jpfan http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175628 jpfan Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:26:22 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175628 I also give Cook credit for keeping his dignity in a cheesy setting. I'm a bit surprised that Archie didn't get the singing gig and Cook the intro to the Idol attraction at Disneyland. To me that would have made more sense but Disney probably has some deal with Idol that the winner got this gig. Also Archie is in direct competition with Disney teen acts and maybe Disney didn't want him to get the extra promo. Or none of the above. I also give Cook credit for keeping his dignity in a cheesy setting. I’m a bit surprised that Archie didn’t get the singing gig and Cook the intro to the Idol attraction at Disneyland. To me that would have made more sense but Disney probably has some deal with Idol that the winner got this gig.
Also Archie is in direct competition with Disney teen acts and maybe Disney didn’t want him to get the extra promo. Or none of the above.

]]> By: FolkFan http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175625 FolkFan Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:03:48 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175625 Thank you for posting this, MJ. It really was a lovely version of the song, and he and Neal sounded great. I enjoyed DC's version from the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting, but he was clearly a bit healthier here, which just added to the performance. Loved the audience shots of people singing along. One thing that I've appreciated is how DC has walked the line with these "AI Winner" performances. Obviously, it's a big honor to perform at the tree lighting or at one of these major holiday parades, but given that DC, his management, and his label are trying to establish him as a credible new rock-oriented artist, these performances also presented some risks. There was the risk of him appearing cheesy at a time when he's trying to move past his recent AI-group-performance past if he went for anything too cutesy, but there was also the risk of him annoying the sponsors or audience if he did something too non-traditional. Instead, he did his own acoustic arrangements of two Christmas classics, performed by both him and his guitarist---which enabled him to do something that fit into a Christmas show, while also sounding true to himself. Nicely done. Thank you for posting this, MJ. It really was a lovely version of the song, and he and Neal sounded great. I enjoyed DC’s version from the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting, but he was clearly a bit healthier here, which just added to the performance. Loved the audience shots of people singing along.

One thing that I’ve appreciated is how DC has walked the line with these “AI Winner” performances. Obviously, it’s a big honor to perform at the tree lighting or at one of these major holiday parades, but given that DC, his management, and his label are trying to establish him as a credible new rock-oriented artist, these performances also presented some risks. There was the risk of him appearing cheesy at a time when he’s trying to move past his recent AI-group-performance past if he went for anything too cutesy, but there was also the risk of him annoying the sponsors or audience if he did something too non-traditional. Instead, he did his own acoustic arrangements of two Christmas classics, performed by both him and his guitarist—which enabled him to do something that fit into a Christmas show, while also sounding true to himself. Nicely done.

]]> By: mj http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175618 mj Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:18:01 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175618 <blockquote>Also - because this is a general Idol board and not a fan board, this is where non-fans will come to voice their opinions, while the fans also have other places to talk and gush about the performance.</blockquote> I also like to think this blog is a place where the FAN can dare utter a few negative words about their favorite, knowing they can do that without fear of being shut down, dogpiled or run off like they might on a fan forum... <strong>ETA:</strong> BTW, miss-my-newest-ip-proxy-is-from-China? You've been busted. AGAIN. Now, let's get back on topic. Thank you.

Also – because this is a general Idol board and not a fan board, this is where non-fans will come to voice their opinions, while the fans also have other places to talk and gush about the performance.

I also like to think this blog is a place where the FAN can dare utter a few negative words about their favorite, knowing they can do that without fear of being shut down, dogpiled or run off like they might on a fan forum…

ETA:

BTW, miss-my-newest-ip-proxy-is-from-China? You’ve been busted. AGAIN.

Now, let’s get back on topic. Thank you.

]]> By: mj http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175613 mj Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:44:03 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175613 <blockquote>I don't mean my following comment as a question of one's motives in posting negative comments for Mr. Cook. People have different tastes in music. However, generally, if a person is at the "top of the heap" there are always others who will try to bring one down a few pegs. I guess I should take negative comments here to be a compliment for Mr. Cook's status in the entertainment industry. </blockquote> Honestly, with all due respect, what you need to do, if you are going to peruse my comments section is to accept the fact that not everyone loves David Cook. If the criticism bothers you, you need to skip the comments altogether. <strong>I'm going to say this once more.</strong> NO pissing and moaning and questioning and griping about negative opinions. No questioning posters motives. Please don't make assumptions about your fellow posters when you don't like what you're hearing. THIS IS NOT A FAN BLOG. If it's constant positivity you're looking for, you're looking for it in the wrong place. <blockquote>Everyone has different tastes in music and I personally donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t comment at all if I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like a particular performance or a performer</blockquote> Well, that's you. <blockquote> but I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve never witnessed so much criticism of any performer as much as Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve witnessed it with David Cook.</blockquote> I could prove you wrong. Easily. But I've got other things to do right now. Like I said, if the negative stuff bothers you to the point where you can't stop yourself from complaining about it on the blog, you need to stop reading it. I'LL BE DELETING AND EDITING POSTS AS NECESSARY.

I don’t mean my following comment as a question of one’s motives in posting negative comments for Mr. Cook. People have different tastes in music. However, generally, if a person is at the “top of the heap” there are always others who will try to bring one down a few pegs. I guess I should take negative comments here to be a compliment for Mr. Cook’s status in the entertainment industry.

Honestly, with all due respect, what you need to do, if you are going to peruse my comments section is to accept the fact that not everyone loves David Cook. If the criticism bothers you, you need to skip the comments altogether.

I’m going to say this once more.

NO pissing and moaning and questioning and griping about negative opinions. No questioning posters motives. Please don’t make assumptions about your fellow posters when you don’t like what you’re hearing.

THIS IS NOT A FAN BLOG.

If it’s constant positivity you’re looking for, you’re looking for it in the wrong place.

Everyone has different tastes in music and I personally donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t comment at all if I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like a particular performance or a performer

Well, that’s you.

but I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve never witnessed so much criticism of any performer as much as Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve witnessed it with David Cook.

I could prove you wrong. Easily. But I’ve got other things to do right now.

Like I said, if the negative stuff bothers you to the point where you can’t stop yourself from complaining about it on the blog, you need to stop reading it.

I’LL BE DELETING AND EDITING POSTS AS NECESSARY.

]]> By: oceana http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175609 oceana Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:13:00 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175609 I love it - and in general I like non-traditional versions of seasonal songs. I like alternative rock versions especially. This year I bought all non-traditional Christmas music on itunes, and it was a nice change of pace. And David Cook just never sings a song I don't like. I loved him and Neal singing these Christmas songs acoustic. Just my two cents. p.s. Hated the Jonas brothers performance at Disney! Wimpy screeching is how I would describe it, lol. I love it – and in general I like non-traditional versions of seasonal songs. I like alternative rock versions especially. This year I bought all non-traditional Christmas music on itunes, and it was a nice change of pace.

And David Cook just never sings a song I don’t like. I loved him and Neal singing these Christmas songs acoustic. Just my two cents.

p.s. Hated the Jonas brothers performance at Disney! Wimpy screeching is how I would describe it, lol.

]]> By: weareallinnocent http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175607 weareallinnocent Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:43:16 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175607 Fantastic! Acoustic Dave is my Fave. Bring on that acoustic album!! BTW, David Cook should feel free to "scream" for me, any ol' time. LOL Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Everyone~ Fantastic! Acoustic Dave is my Fave. Bring on that acoustic album!!

BTW, David Cook should feel free to “scream” for me, any ol’ time. LOL

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Everyone~

]]> By: jumpstart http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175606 jumpstart Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:35:27 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175606 <em>Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just important to remember this place does not represent some unbiased public perception - it represents nothing more and nothing less than the opinions of the few Idol fans who post here, and thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s true for both positive and negative comments.</em> Truer words have never been spoken. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just important to remember this place does not represent some unbiased public perception – it represents nothing more and nothing less than the opinions of the few Idol fans who post here, and thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s true for both positive and negative comments.

Truer words have never been spoken.

]]> By: Sarah http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175605 Sarah Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:27:45 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175605 <blockquote>realize that not everyone likes crazy rocked out acoustic guitars, lol.</blockquote> LMAO. You owe me a new computer, cheese, since I just spit my water out all over my laptop because of this comment. ;) Rocking out with acoustic guitars. I'm impressed.

realize that not everyone likes crazy rocked out acoustic guitars, lol.

LMAO. You owe me a new computer, cheese, since I just spit my water out all over my laptop because of this comment. ;)

Rocking out with acoustic guitars. I’m impressed.

]]> By: jpfan http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175602 jpfan Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:30:03 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175602 Wow if you think Cook is being criticized more than anyone in Idol history, you haven't been here as long as me. And supposedly even before my time (S5), there was intense criticism of S2,3 and 4 winners. Maybe even Kelly Clarkson. Anyway Cheese and Jolene, your posts are on the $. Idol fans get very protective of "their guy" but since both Davids look safely on their way in the BIG world, the need for them to be defended from every critical remark should pass quickly. In general, the bigger they get, the less protection they need. Although maybe Carrie fans still feel the need to defend her from every "Carrie is boring" comment made on a blog. But I kind of doubt it. I'm really ready for S8. Bring it on. Wow if you think Cook is being criticized more than anyone in Idol history, you haven’t been here as long as me. And supposedly even before my time (S5), there was intense criticism of S2,3 and 4 winners. Maybe even Kelly Clarkson.

Anyway Cheese and Jolene, your posts are on the $. Idol fans get very protective of “their guy” but since both Davids look safely on their way in the BIG world, the need for them to be defended from every critical remark should pass quickly. In general, the bigger they get, the less protection they need. Although maybe Carrie fans still feel the need to defend her from every “Carrie is boring” comment made on a blog. But I kind of doubt it.

I’m really ready for S8. Bring it on.

]]> By: liz_dc http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175599 liz_dc Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:48:39 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175599 <blockquote>A little something for all those who love and appreciate Davidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Cookified Christmas songs: Happy Christmas (War is Over) Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas I ripped them both myself from better audio feeds than the YouTubes, hope they bring yà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢all some cheer! Happy holidays and much love to my fellow Cook-fans.</blockquote> wow thanks so much! =)

A little something for all those who love and appreciate Davidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Cookified Christmas songs:

Happy Christmas (War is Over)
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

I ripped them both myself from better audio feeds than the YouTubes, hope they bring yà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢all some cheer! Happy holidays and much love to my fellow Cook-fans.

wow thanks so much! =)

]]> By: Jolene http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm/comment-page-4#comment-175598 Jolene Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:23:46 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/david-cook-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-video.htm#comment-175598 <blockquote>but I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve never witnessed so much criticism of any performer as much as Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve witnessed it with David Cook.</blockquote> I really think that level of criticism is reserved to the Idol blogs and fanboards. Fans of the show are used to judging and criticizing performers regularly, and that habit doesn't die at the end of the season. Nowhere else in the music world is singing considered a competitive sport. Also - because this is a general Idol board and not a fan board, this is where non-fans will come to voice their opinions, while the fans also have other places to talk and gush about the performance. It's just important to remember this place does not represent some unbiased public perception - it represents nothing more and nothing less than the opinions of the few Idol fans who post here, and that's true for both positive and negative comments.

but I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve never witnessed so much criticism of any performer as much as Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve witnessed it with David Cook.

I really think that level of criticism is reserved to the Idol blogs and fanboards. Fans of the show are used to judging and criticizing performers regularly, and that habit doesn’t die at the end of the season. Nowhere else in the music world is singing considered a competitive sport.
Also – because this is a general Idol board and not a fan board, this is where non-fans will come to voice their opinions, while the fans also have other places to talk and gush about the performance.
It’s just important to remember this place does not represent some unbiased public perception – it represents nothing more and nothing less than the opinions of the few Idol fans who post here, and that’s true for both positive and negative comments.

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