This week’s theme for the Top 4–songs that shaped Rock n’ Roll–is finally broad enough that all the Idols should be able to find songs that suit their style.
The Idol picks are based on a list of songs from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, “500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll”. Here’s the list. Pick your songs for the Idols–I’ll be back with my list in a bit…
ETA: My List after the Jump…
Looking through this list, I could start a whole other conversation on how some of these songs made the list, while others didn’t *scratching head*, but I’ll leave that to another thread and just make my picks. Here they are:
Syesha Mercado –
- “Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green – Classic soul from the 70’s. She could really shine on this smooth, sexy number if she keeps the screech in check.
- “Time is on My Side” by the Rolling Stones – A bit of a departure for her, but I think she could pull off this early blues number from the Stones.
David Cook
- “Rosalita” by Bruce Springsteen – David could shake the CBS studios to it’s core with this joyous anthem.
- “Layla” by Derek and the Dominoes – David could slow this up the way Eric Clapton did in a later version, or rock it up like the original.
David Archuleta –
- “Many Rivers to Cross” by Jimmy Cliff – Another message song, but this time it’s cool.
- “A Change is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke – See above. If Archie gets his voice back this week, he could do a lovely job with this one.
Jason Castro
- “Uncle Johns Band” by the Grateful Dead – So funny I would pick this song, ’cause I actually hate it. But, I think it would be a good fit for Jason.
- “All Along the Watchtower” – Jimi Hendrix – But do it more like Bob Dylan. An acoustic version has the potential to be really powerful.
These song picks aren’t my favorites, but at this stage of the game, I think the Idols have to pick big, classic songs that the audience recognizes to make it to the next round.
ETAA: If I were picking crazy – David Cook singing “London Calling” by the Clash — what I wouldn’t give to hear him sing the line “Phoney Beatlemania is biting the Dust” that would be awesome!
