I know I have mentioned being a fan of American Idol. This year I have had a difficult time getting into the contestants. I just could not find anyone to get really excited about for the first time since the show aired in 2002. That is until last night when I heard the best spin on a popular song that I had ever experienced. The contestants sang songs from their respective years of birth and the last performer, David Cook, stopped the show with a totally awesome rendition of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean". David Cook is a stone rocker and his approach to the song was different than anything Michael could have ever imagined. Cook slowed the tempo of the song and gave it a rock, bluesy feel that literally brought the house down.David Cook is a twenty- five year old Missourian, who may well be the one to beat this year. Simon Cowell said it best a few weeks ago, "If the show remains a singing competition, rather than a popularity competition, you actually could win this entire show". This guy has been the most consistent performer and I feel that he might just win, but we have seen upsets so many times before on this show. Remember Chris Daugherty? Check out David performing The Beatles "Eleanor Rigby"
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I, too, was having trouble getting into this season of Idol! It's getting a little better, although I tape it and just zoom thru it, only watching the performances and the judge's comments. It only takes about 18 minutes that way :)
But tonight...David Cook! OMG! I watched his performance four times and it got better each and every time. He is brilliant.
I could see an entire concert starring him and know I would have a great time. I can't really say that about any of the other contestants, except maybe Brooke White. Her style is totally different, but I really enjoy her voice and her interpretation of the music, too.
I actually watch Idol like you do because the banter between Seacreast and the judges has gotten pretty old for me.You know what, I like Brooke too, especially when she is playing along with her singing. You know who else I really liked? Amanda Overmyer. She left way too soon. Getting back to David, that was totally out of the blue and oh so unexpected. Who would expect a rocker to do a song like "Billie Jean" and then to take it to another level. That was one of the best performance I can remember seeing on Idol ever.
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