It is finally here! The AI season finale! Yeah! I am not nearly as excited as I have been in previous years. It’s like watching the last few episodes of the Real World a few years ago. My age was showing. I think that is the real issue with this season. It is trying to appeal to too many different age groups. But whatever…I’m watching now. So on with the show!
The Michael Buffer boxing opening. I love boxing. But that was silly! David A. almost looked tough. The banter so far hasn’t been too bad. Too bad Clive couldn’t get up in time for the camera to catch his wave. I guess boxing is gonna be the theme all night. Pretty original for AI when you think about it.
David Cook – Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For – I have really grown to like him despite what I have said about him over these past few weeks. I think the performance was good. He looked great performing in front of that crowd. No chills, but good opening to the competition.
David Archuleta – Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me – The problem with this performance is that David Cook had so much energy and his song is like a comedown. He sang it well, not the point. I also had Clay Aitken ringing in my head. He had more energy than he EVER has these season with this performance. He brought it at the end! And some genuine emotion. Finally! Someone either had a talk with him or he read the boards. Randy is right! He picked the PERFECT time to peak!
Round One: Archuleta – They are definitely bringing it tonight!
David Cook – Dream Big – Great performance. Never heard the song before from a reality show contestant…and you immediately want to buy it? Great job! I like his style, his coolness, and his voice. I agreed with Simon. He said he wanted David Cook to win on Leno last night because he felt he deserved it more. Than he better start steering the critiques to something more positive.
David Archuleta - In This Moment – Terrible. I just didn’t care and it was really weak. The background singers didn’t help. I could not hear this at the end of finale, I would not buy it, download it for free or even keep the channel tuned to it on the radio. Bad choice. Not all ballads are good.
Round Two: Cook
David Cook – The World I Know – A good performance but too mellow for his final performance on that stage. I wish he would have done the song from the musical. Solid performance. But this is a competition. He came to perform. To stay in the moment. Not sure do much to win this silly little competition. He should be extremely proud of himself and what he accomplished this year. He made me tear up at the end. I agreed with Paula about his integrity and Simon that he should have done the musical song for me and the Billy Jean song for the crowd.
David Archuleta – Imagine – He did this song better this time. He didn’t add anything to it so I was impressed. Good song choice for his last and final song. Was it enough?
Round Three: David Cook
Look…I would love an upset and for David Cook to win. David Archuleta can’t even must the tears to cry like David Cook. I don’t think it was a knock out at all. David A. is the AI pop guy…but David Cook is the musician. Watching the playbacks…I think its clear that David Cook should win. But David A. has a beautiful and amazing voice. Who do you vote for? If you don’t vote….you can’t complain!
PS. I’ve always loved Ruben. Of course his diet is going about as well as mine…but I love my velvet teddy bear.
