American Idol - David Archuleta - Imagine 5/20/08 - Top 2

[samrlim]

This kid should have won - no doubt about it.

[zksaltylolcat110]

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[powerrangergo2325]

he didnt win becouse hes gay

[suctionplease]

checked out over 30 version of this song. This one rules by a mile.

Beyond Awesome

[LTDJA]

You don't have to win to be successful. David Achuleta's Crush single is doing well and so is A Little Too Not Over you. He is soon going on solo Tour. Chris Daughtry didn't win American Idol and he is doing well, too.

[Marshallsg]

Wow......this is bad. John Lennon did a much, much, much better job.

Rest In Peace John Lennon.

[itstheapocalypse]

WHY

DIDN'T

HE

FUCKING

WIN???

[IdolFan109]

I love david archuleta! and even though he didnt win american idol hes still my idol i think he sang every song perfectly and has an awesome voice! even though he didnt win he is still awesome:]

[fatstickman1027]

omggg, when he says "join us"....

[archuletaRulz]

This was David A's best performance of the season but I must admit David Cook sang everything well. (Billie Jean, Hello, Always Be My Baby, I Don't Want to Miss a Thing, Music of the Night, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, Sharp Dressed Man, The World I Know, Time of My life and much much more.

[mujulas8mask9estefi]

i heard that he didnt win because he has latin american descendants.. maybe is the truth.. im so mad! he should have won!!! he sings like a god!

[iiLOVEdCo0k]

awesomee vocals.... although i think that david cook was just generally more ready for the win... archie needs a little more time to mature... hes only 17!!

[princessryan203]

DAVID ARCHULETA IS MY AMERICAN IDOL!

[bubblegumlover619]

Even though he didn't win American Idol, I don't think it'll matter. His voice is just so pure and genuine that he's going to be a great hit. I love listening to his version of "Imagine." =) DAVID ARCHULETA!

[crazyass99]

he is simply an awesome vocalist

[doubleDdog09]

if archie couldn't win, that american idol must be fake and rigged cause this kids a musical genious!

[BigPimpin69Bitch]

this kid is truly amazing...David Cook was good...this kid is phenomenal...a true prodigy.

[cookieWedding]

LUV this song!!!!!!!!!

[punchwalk]

I liked this, but I think his first performance of this song was much better and more genuine/emotional.

[dreamchaser9549]

I'm done trying to figure out why David was robbed. Everything happens for a reason, it just takes awhile to figure out why. Because his voice is so golden, Jive made sure to sign him. By the end of the summer, we are all going to be basking in the glow of his pure, clear voice. I can't wait!

[mbao]

its not hard to figure put cook had more fans....simple

[jojojackson44]

Best I've ever heard!!!! It touches my heart. He is so sincere, and such a sweet kid.

[cbreezyluver101]

when archie becomes more famous than he is now and he comes out with awsome songs that i know he will come out with people r goin 2 say man he should have won AI!

[bluesky0514]

yessssss,I love David he is amazing,nice voice ,the best!of american idol!the winner

[ShadowofGohan]

It sounds even better than the first time... that's amazing.

[rfa3232]

HOTTTTTTT

[bubblebutt356]

love this song and him singing it he should of won but will become famous

[andrealitt616]

A legendary song, by a NOW legendary artist! Go David!

[infinitynow90]

Imagine there's no heaven It's easy if you try No hell below us Above us only sky Imagine all the people Living for today... Imagine there's no countries It isn't hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion too Imagine all the people Living life in peace... why leave it out?

[GIJonathan730]

because this is the communist part of the song.

"no heaven"-no religion under communism

"no countries"-1 world under communism

"all the people"-ideas of no classes, everyone equal

archuleta made it just about peace and love, while excluding the communist versus

[adgtev]

GIjonathan730.. I don't believe Imagine is about Communism. It's about YOU being free from all the things that restrain you. (like religion ;-)

[jojojackson44]

hey abduldyakol... Talk about a moron. Let's go over your mistakes...

 1. It's latter not later 2. It's I not i 3. It's there's not theres 4. it's don't not dont Now go eat your wheaties and get ready for school because you're falling behind. Don't forget to have mommy help you get dressed.

[MelsVin]

he really should haf won juz 4 this performance. dc's a gud singer n all but da is so much younger than him n already he can sing so well. archangels, be sure 2 buy his albums!

[jpgpro1]

The vocals on this performance is worse then when he did it originally on American Idol...But, I do like the arrangement!!!

[niecy55]

america got it wrong.david cook sounds like shit

[BabyPanda303]

I agree David Archuleta should have won he is AMAZING!

[Motina25]

No insulting Man....

They BoTh deserVe to win

[Jonascrazy4ever15]

totaly agree!!

[MelsVin]

i cried d entire nite when he lost but at least he can make an album n ill definately buy it,its gud 2 know tat there r so many dave a fans out there who feel d same way as me! go david archuleta!

[overdose1992]

wow this sounded NOTHING like the orginal version

[mateyboy07]

good cos the original version is shit, this is well better

[shelcarol989]

hes cute and talented YAYAY

[princessryan203]

David A is my American Idol. Who cares what America decided.

We won't be seeing the last of this amazing boy. :]

[Motina25]

Agree.........

[Manifesto32]

David. A. is short term. Hes got a amazing voice

that is only good enough if he sticks to pop music. Sure he got the ladies screamin, but cant he make his name a consistently house hold name.

David Cook is long term.

David Cook defines what a true independent singer feels and acts. David Cook might not be as popular as David A, but he has already define who he is to true listeners and to prove everyone he is not here for the money, but to send a message.

[Motina25]

Totaly agReee

[Manifesto32]

David. A. is short term. Hes got a amazing voice

that is only good enough if he sticks to pop music. Sure he got the ladies screamin, but can he make his name a consistently house hold name.

David Cook is long term.

David Cook defines what a true independent singer feels and acts. David Cook might not be as popular as David A, but he has already define who he is to true listeners and to prove everyone he is not here for the money, but to send a message.

Real Talk.

[Manifesto32]

my bad typo read this instead

David. A. is short term. Hes got a amazing voice

that is only good enough if he sticks to pop music. Sure he got the ladies screamin, but cant he make his name a consistently house hold name.

David Cook is long term.

David Cook defines what a true independent singer feels and acts. David Cook might not be as popular as David A, but he has already define who he is to true listeners and to prove everyone he is not here for the money, but to send a message.

[MelsVin]

dude u r totally utterly wrong!!!!! dave a is d one who talks bout messages n stuff remember d fisrt time he sang imagine bout singing d 3rd verse n all??he isnt here for money!juz tpedavid archuleta interview n check out wat he has 2 say!

[051038]

Opps, letitbe, your ignorance is showing. I fully imagine you have no life worth mentioning so you project your blame onto this child. Your folks must be very proud of you...

[shoppinqueen2]

i love archuleta too bad. :(

he'll be fine though.

i'll buy every single album.

[goddess35]

his parents were probably in shock. Did the cameras even show them after the winner was announced? i dont rememeber seeing them at all..

[asianvixensiren]

I cannot believe D. A. lost :(

[Soccerfan1729]

am i the only one who thought he slaughtered this song.

listen to blake lewis' rendition last year.. its so much better

john lennon would be pissed if he heard this

[leonaestep2000]

MWAHAHAHAHA DAVID COOK WON!!!

[Koolaidman125]

Cook = Winner

[archuletasmom]

vote David Cook, he is the best.

[nusstoe]

this kid makes Kenny G look edgy!

[PhePhe2008]

hes gonna win-even tho david cook is better-hes more popular

[getalifeonebay]

song is awesome, but this guy singing it sucks

[device777]

Me too Kellie. I thought I would stop watching the show after last season (I really though Melinda should have won), but David A and David C made me love Idol again. I have to say, Micahel Johns was great too. He should definitely put out an album.

[KellieLikesVideos]

i cried when he sang this last night :/

it was absolutely beautiful. true that a lot of the song was tossed out, but it's not like he had a choice, guys. he only had 2 minutes to prove himself and he picked what verse meant the most to HIM. i think he sang amazingly last night. he definitely put Cook to shame. and this still gives me goosebumps. my favorite contestant in years <333

[asianvixensiren]

I feel very sad he lost. I cannot believe it. I voted for God knows how many times last night.

[device777]

The message of the song is for people to live in peace regardless of what they believe. So, the message is not lost. If you are fixated on the "no religion" lyric, then you are not understanding the meaning of the song.

[molldoll818]

i think that this was the best performance that i have ever seen on this show.

[xoiluvdavidarchuleta]

he did sooo awesome. u guys heard simon this is what the show is bout and he won each round. OUCH for cook!! hope cook loses cuz he did horribly last night!!!!!!!!

[device777]

Yeah, and to think Simon was saying that he wanted Cook to win on Leno and Ellen. American Idol is supposed to be about great singing, and David A. proved that last night. Simon is not one to sugar coat his comments. So, to be able to change his mind is a big accomplishment. Go David A.

[PianoPolitic]

He sounds like he's whining to a tune. He's definately an extremely talented person, but he sounds like he's singing this over his dead mothers grave. Far too emotional for this song.

[device777]

Here we go again. Either he sang it with too much emotion or not enough. He just can't win either way. All I know is that he took an iconic song and made it his own.

[mayneeak]

Personally, with no disrespect, i think he sang it better then John Lennon

[SoCalLatina89]

Lennon is a legend, especially for this song. However, I have to agree with you. I feel that Archuleta gave it so much passion, and made it his own without losing the meaning of the song!

[bookjunkie16]

I really like David Archuleta!! You can feel the passion in his songs and everything he sings moves me... I'm rooting for him to win!!

[ticklemeasiann]

his voice is amazing

<33!

i want him to win

other than the fact that he's cute

i think that he has a good voice, and his story of why he's there and stuff is great

:) and i think he deserves it the most

[ShoeGal135]

I have nothing against Archuleta but, I think his version of imagine is horrible.This is just one song that no one should be allowed to cover because John Lennon made the original so perfect.

[MelroseFan4616]

Yeah, I agree. I much more prefer Jennifer Hudson singing this. She was awesome!

[sidiggy1]

It's definitely not a song one should sing without including the first verse. He's got a great voice, but I agree - he butchered this one. I feel that those who love his version just don't get the song, or are too blinded by their love for David to see.

[device777]

It's a great song with or without the first verse. I'm not blinded by anything. I love both versions.

[sidiggy1]

In fairness, if you were blinded, you really woundl't know it, would you?

I guess my point is, whether or not it's a great song this way, it is a VERY different song. Frankly, I believe the entire message is lost.

[device777]

Yes I would. There are performances of his that I didn't like and I am able to admit that because I am objective. Therefore, considering how close to my heart the Lennon version is, I would have definitely hated this version if David A didn't have the talent or passion to sing it.

[sidiggy1]

Fair enough. BTW - I was trying to be cute with my "if you were blinded you wouldn't know it" comment. What you're demonstrating is that you are being objective - but, if you were blinded (you were not, I see that), you really wouldn't know it.

[SoCalLatina89]

I have to disagree with you. He made it his own without losing passion or the meaning to the song. You say Lennon made it "perfect" but perfection is only an opinion.

[medgr8st]

ARCHULETA!!!!!!! I dont give a shit what you all idiots say, Archuleta's my fave Idol singer, after Kelly Clarkson!

[freetobe08]

Do not post here if you do not support Archuleta . . .sorry folks, this kid has got it.

[angezze]

i dont understand anything hes singing!!!!!!???

[AJFAN93]

Have you ever heard of them new fangled cuntraptions called Q-Tips??

[angezze]

Have YOU ever heard of mind your own business???

[AJFAN93]

You posted it on the internet, it becomes everyone's business.

[SHCkeyboardist]

well i'm not tellin' you off but cook is a rocker and we have too many of those out there waht we need is people like david A. who can bring passion to a ballad and fun to a song...david is the best and david cook is ok.don't get mad at me ok?

[damitajoey4lf]

I wanna kiss him watching him, lol

He was AMAZING

Dang it, that's the next American idol

Luv u Archie

oxoxo

[denilouwho2010]

David A. is beyond amazing. He has so much talent, and even if he doen't win, (which I hope he will because he deserves it) he will go so far. <3

[abduldyakol]

enough of this archuleta..he's a fagot and a loser..and if ever he wins,(i know he won't because Cook really won) this will be the farewell season of AI

[jojojackson44]

Archuleta is not a fagot or a loser. And even if he wins, Cook really won? Doesn't make since to me. If AI never comes back for another season it won't be because Archuleta wins. He sang all 3 songs better. I like David C. but he just didn't bring it home last night. So don't be calling people fags and losers. As the old saying goes it takes one to know one. So you better watch it. Do I sense jealousy?

[angels2935]

hey jojo you are in DENIAL. I am in mature age,I have to be HONEST with you DAVID ARCHULETA brought the house down.Who cares if you like David Cook.I am too.BUT, face the fact that last night DC didn't do so well last night.He is more mature age than DA, he should show bring everything of who he is...but he didn't.My Vote went to DAVID ARCHULETA.I can hear and knows who sung well last night.Maybe you was so eaten by your EGOS and do not want to face the fact.DA was phenomenal last night.

[jojojackson44]

hey angel2935, All I was saying is that I like them both. Most people are for one and completely against the other. If you would've noticed I said David A. sang all 3 songs better. David A. is awesome, but Cook is good too. Let's give credit to where it's due. They are both unique in their own way. David A. just won my heart.

[abduldyakol]

hey moron....watch your spelling, are you American? i dont think so, theres a big difference between since and sense...the later, you dont have. eat your archuleta...

[IneedtoknowX]

Speaking of spelling, brightness, it's "latter," not "later."

There's a big difference between latter and later.

Try not to be a douche.

Thanks.

[unusualfeline]

i think u r a moron...now get lost from here !

[gloryfighter1000]

david coooook

[butifarra61]

sorry, but who is going to vote? Young high school girls who find him cute. And he will win since the other david has an unique voice but not an increadible voice. Lets not talk who is cuter....

[unusualfeline]

well let's talk who brought the house down tonite..your cook can go back to his kitchen!

[ADiTaMi]

robin1717 do you really buy that bullcrap?

the reason he's not singing "imagine there's no heaven" is cause he's mormon. it would be a big deal for him to say "imagine there's no heaven". it's not cause it's his favorite verse...

i like the guy. he's a good singer.

i think cookie is better though.

[abduldyakol]

YES!!!DAVID COOK WINS AI Season 7...thanks to all....

[Wampwat]

I dont think.....I KNOW  DAVID A..won..THANK YOU for watching..You heard it here first..

[GMCLBZ]

Sounds good, but he already sang that before. Grab something new dude. No vote here junior.

[fubu2r]

EVERYBODY VOTE VOTE VOTE FOR DAVID A!!!

Dial Idol (an online voting service) Statistics say David Cook is LEADING IN VOTES. It has accurately predicted the winner for every season. PLEASE PLEASE VOTE FOR DAVID A! even if you stay up all night.

[ADiTaMi]

he ruined the song omg!!!

he starts with imagine no posessions?? wtf??

IMAGINE THERE'S NO HEAVEN!!! that's how you start it... if you don't sing that line it's soooo incomplete... =[

[robin1717]

He stated before that he likes this verse the best, that's why he sang it.

[sidiggy1]

Agree - I don't understand why Simon likes this performance so much. It ruined the song, and other than that, was ordinary.

[cikECHAH]

u shud be the judges then.hehe.if u r soo good.

[angels2935]

You shut up now sidiggy1.The War is OVER.Now we know who is GOLIATH!! It doesn't matter what kind of songs?...DAVID ARCHULETA tore up the floor down last night.He is teh winner!!

[sidiggy1]

Let's put it this way - in reality, where the number of times teenagers can send text messages has little significance, Cook will be more of a true "idol." Cook will make great albums, and sell them. I doubt the same will be true for Archuletta. Time will tell.

And, I repeeat, not singing THE OOPENING LYRICS of a John Lennon song is criminal.

[AJFAN93]

He does that because he doesn't like to say*

Imagine there's no heaven.

*Is that a crime?

[sidiggy1]

In a figurative sense, yes, it is. If you don't want to say that, sing a different song. This particular song has deep meaning - deep meaning that is inextricably tied to that line. There are lots of songs to chose; if you don't like the message of a particular song, don't sing it.

[toontownfreakgirl]

The best ever!!!!!

[Adam24WilliamsSK]

Best American Idol contestant ever! Yes, I said it.

[11holala11]

omg he's amazing

VOTE LIKE CRAZY!!!

=D

[chrissy684]

i loved this song when he first sung it, and i still love it! GO DAVID ARCHULETA! you have a truly amazing voice! i hope you win!

[joracopa]

OMG he sang this song again? I missed it :(

[cooliedoog]

VOTE VOTE. OH PLEASE 4 Hours tonight.

[mgpatricia757]

Awesome....I am voting ans my mom too! Please tell me how mahy times didyou vote tonight....

Archuleta is the winner!

[vianne76]

i love the kid! He maybe be soft, but he has THE voice,he sings with all he has, all his might, no pretensions whatsoever! That's why he will win! YEAH, GO ARCHU, GO!

[xowendyox]

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[mtmxscsu]

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[BestArts]

Tonight was an amazing night for David A!

[xbabyholdontomex]

absolutely amazing. no words can really describe what he pulled off tonight besides amazing!