Songs from the Year You Were Born is the theme this week–the kids will be singing songs from their Birth Year. Looking at the list, it’s going to be 80’s week redux. What songs should the Idols choose this week? Check out the list and tell us what you think. (list thanks to cheese):
Brooke White (1983)
David Archuleta (1990)
Carly Smithson (1983)
David Cook (1982)
Ramiele Malubay (1987)
Chikezie (1985)
Syesha Mercado (1987)
Jason Castro (1987)
Kristy Lee Cook (1984)
Michael Johns (1978)
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So, anyone know roughly what time the reports/songs will come out from the rehearsals?
Yes it would be. Instead Jason could do “Cherry Bomb” which is a fun Mellencamp song from his birth year.
I, too hate “Dust in the Wind” and “Eye of the Tiger”. But then I was never a big fan of “Play That Funky Music White Boy” until someone used that for a birth year song, and it was just the perfect thing. It’s all in the attitude.
My guess is we will be hearing spoilers from dress rehearsal any minute now. Of course, some weeks spoilers aren’t really available. I think last week we got spoilers at about 5pm.
I HEART We Built This City! It’s a great driving song. I think any of the guys (except sweet Jason) could do great with it!!
Michael has been singing from the heart with mixed results. He needs to start singing from his gut and for this reason I think a faithful rendition of Patti Smith’s “Because the Night” could work wondrously well. It’s from 1978, his birth year, and already performed in season 5, so getting it approved should not be a problem.
By gut, I mean the “thunder down under,” if ya know what I mean (and I just bet you do).
If I remember correctly, we didn’t get them until at least after 6 last week- it was later than usual.
oh mannnnnnnn..I leave work at 5:00 and don’t get home till 7:00… I’ll be running for the laptop instead of dinner when I get home! I already feel like I’m gonna jump outta my skin..
TMZ spoilers are UP!
Syesha- If I Were Your Woman
David Cook - Billie Jean (Chris Cornell version please)
Carly - Total Eclipse of the Heart
Chikeze- If Only For One Night (Luther)
Brooke- Every Breath You Take
Jason - Fragile (Sting)
Ramiel - Alone
Michael Johns - We Are the Champions
Kristy- God Bless the USA
David A - You’re the Voice (David Foster, huh?)
Not sure if this is the performance order (don’t think they even had rehearsals yet?)
NOOOOO, Jason’s no Sting. Plus Fragile is meaningful, but kind of boring.
So much for my “Don’t Dream It’s Over” pick.
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ETA: Now that I’m over my disappointment. Here are the lyrics for Fragile:
If blood will flow when flesh and steel are one
Drying in the colour of the evening sun
Tomorrow’s rain will wash the stains away
But something in our minds will always stay
Perhaps this final act was meant
To clinch a lifetime’s argument
That nothing comes from violence and nothing ever could
For all those born beneath an angry star
Lest we forget how fragile we are
On and on the rain will fall
Like tears from a star like tears from a star
On and on the rain will say
How fragile we are how fragile we are
On and on the rain will fall
Like tears from a star like tears from a star
On and on the rain will say
How fragile we are how fragile we are
How fragile we are how fragile we are
If Jason can really connect with the lyrics of the song…then it may work….
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Oh, and Ramiele is a GONER. Especially if she performs early and Kristy Lee nails her song.
Jason Castro - “Fragile” by Sting
Michael Johns - “We Are the Champions” by Queen
David Cook - “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson
I think Jason’s is the best fit and, like “Hallelujah,” he could benefit from picking a largely obscure song.
Conversely, Michael has to really distinguish himself on a song so familiar to the audience and to season five fans.
David Cook’s choice could be really good or really bad.
Here are some others:
Brooke White - “Every Breath You Take” by the Police
Carly Smithson - “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler (same potential problem as Michael’s)
The rest? Oy.
“Every Breath You Take” for Brook why am I worried …
“Total Eclepse of the Heart” for Carly Does she go for a glory note.
“God Bless America”Kirsty ihave a feeling will be w/ us agian for country night. The combo of accent and patriotic song. If thier is a big old American flag i will turn the chanel.
Fragile is very pretty, but there’s not much to it. Maybe Jason can add some French. :)
Nooo! Chikezie is singing another Luther Vandross ballad! He needs to stay far away from that stuff.
I hope this list is wrong. A lot of the choices are blah..
I’m a season 5 fan and I have no clue who did We are the Champions. I think it could be a good song for Michael but I’m not sure I’d pick it mostly because I think of sports when I hear it.
Are TMZ’s song spoilers usually accurate?
Not sure how I feel about Fragile. It could be really beautiful.
I fear for Michael Johns.
oh well….thanks for the spoilers
I think they should not do “Queen ” songs retire them along but them I am biased . Thier was only one Freddy Mercury and only one contestnt came close to him…Hi Lu
If I ruled the world, Dominic Miller would accompany Jason tonight. He was the reason my BFF Alicia and I saw Sting’s tour.
Taylor chose it and then changed his mind (good thing too, because he sounded like ass on it). He ended up singing it a bit in the group song on Queen night, IIRC.
Jason had so many good songs to choose from and he chose that???? Really?? I don’t get his angle…probably because he doesn’t have one.
That better not be final order because David A. should not have the pimp spot again, how many times would this be now?
“Every Breath you take” I just started laughing when I read that. Of course, I laugh every time I hear that song.
Michael really thinks he’s Freddie Mercury doesn’t he? It’s annoying!
“God Bless the USA” fits Kristy’s very limited range.