AMERICAN IDOL 7 : THE TOUGHEST FINAL 3 SHOWDOWN EVER !

[1goodworld]

Respect.

[u8myapple]

This really does boil down to preference. Cook was the one known for changing up songs and making them sound awesome. He truly has a wonderful voice and is quite the musician. .. a true artist.

I do believe he has a better vocal range than Archie. Archie's voice could still change because of his age.

[boneyard1125]

The last thing Archuleta does is copy the original performance. He outperforms the original artist time and time again. It's amazing to see the creativity is someone so young, but he really knows how to bring out the emotion in a song, and he does it subtle ways.

I just don't get the enthusiasm for David Cook. His voice doesn't compare with Archuleta's, and his performance is always second-best to the original artist. I don't see where he improves his songs.

[ostimo1]

umm hello david archuleta is only 16 years old without on-stage experience....

while david cook is much older and has experience on-stage.....but if it comes down to judging whos has better vochals its definetly david archuleta

[beachbum12332158]

I think David Archuleta has a pure and much better voice but David Cook knows how to arrange and perform songs better.

[tallderektoronto]

hmmm, I think they both have a nice voice and it's a matter of personal preferrence mainly. However, I found msyelf mroe interested through the competition hearing what David C would do with a song more than David A becasue he shocked and surprised us many time with his various tonal range and arragement, as you pointed out, a litle different with every song. Take Dolly's Little Sparrow compared to Durran Durran's Dream Big & his risky alternative take on Mariah Carey's "Always be My Baby"

[CookVoter]

For all of you who are still squabbling over DC versus DA, I read an article during Season 7 that stated that when David Cook aced the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber (Phantom of the Opera) that is what put him way over the top in fans and votes. None of the contestants came even close to the performance he gave that night and he won over a whole new group of theater loving fans. Plus, he's also a songwriter and that made him so much more appealing.

[tallderektoronto]

Thanks for pointing that out, I didn't know that litte yet important fact

[beckysmom11251]

I truly believe that David A. should have won but I think the producers felt he wasn't mature enough to handle the enormous success that winning A.I. would have meant. Also they may have thought his dad's attitude may have held him back. David C. lacked versatility and style. The scruffiness got old. The rocker part of him too. I liked him but David A. will always be my special "CRUSH". :)

[jackfan143]

I disgree completely. David A can do only one thing and DC can do many

[beckysmom11251]

To each his own. I like David C. too. It was a fantastic season that will always be memorable for me. Can't wait for January.

[tallderektoronto]

Cook is a true artist, Archie was a copycat in alot of ways - I will always support a true artist.

[beckysmom11251]

Say what you want, he's got an album and a movie theme.  Pretty darn impressive for an 18 yr old runner-up from Utah. Let's agree they were 2 incredible talents.

[tallderektoronto]

Fine we agree they were both incredible talents... but David Cook won :)

[beckysmom11251]

So did Rubin, Fantasia, and Taylor. Sometimes 2nd has been a blessing. I'm not saying I don't like David C. Geez, it's just personal preference. You say Archie is a copycat but maybe for us old timers he brings back a genre of mysic that we like.

[tallderektoronto]

Fair enough. I too was a "runner up fan" I still say Clay Aiken was way better than Ruben Studdard and should have won.

Where are Rubin, Fantasia & Hicks now? I Think their albums are in the bargain bin at Target :) On the flip side however, I can tell that you a real loyal Archueleta fan ( by the way, I don't dislike David A - I liked the song "Crush") I am simply stating that Cook won.. (and not just by a small amount of votes like Studdard) but by 17 million :)

[haz4884]

I dont agree with you at all I think David Archuleta should have gotten 2 or even 1st and I think you should have given David Archuleta more credit for how good he did and for how good he is for his age.

[maitezy]

DA is good at his age..but he's not very good...DC is way up ahead...well DA beats the likes of Michael Johns, and other of his Batch but not David Cook...Cook rocks

[pituitary2008]

i don't agree in all your comments, but i think u're kind of funny...anyway, the best won and that was david cook!!

[cassie745]

ok i no that was a little harsh i was just angry

srry i no u r entitled to your opinion:)

[cassie745]

um im pretty sure david archuleta could definitly sing first time ever i saw your face :)so u can keep it shut

[tallderektoronto]

Keep it shut ? Wow , that was pretty harsh - Ok, so David A could have / might have sung that song as well. It's a contest, and David C chose the song and it's over :) but thanks for your sharing thoughts

[spacebarshift]

SYESHA, not seysha

[Cblotnicky]

I love fellow David Cook fans :P

My order for the night would be:

1) The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face- DC

2) Fever- Syesha

3) Don't Wanna Miss a Thing- DC

4)If I Ain't Got You- Syesha (I think thats what it's called).

[tallderektoronto]

Interesting, it sounds like this person is hoping for a Cook & Syesha Mercado final showdown !

[Slims30]

Love david cook<, i taught he deserve it, he is the best performer they had, love this guy< can"t wait until his album comes out

[TwistedTeezey]

Derek, where is your critique on the Idol Finale? Dying to see it. Hurry Hurry Hurry!

[tallderektoronto]

It's been up since last night around midnight ! Check DAVID COOK 4 IDOL 7 :) thanks again for the nice comments.

[FightforRights13579]

i am voting my brains out i even have the number completly down, 1 866 43657 01!!! vote vote vote!!!

[tallderektoronto]

me 2 ! keep voting everyone !

[FightforRights13579]

dude, you completley opened my eyes. I was a david a fan before and through your videos i have become a david c fan all the way. This happend a while ago, but i forgot to say thank you...and btw what did you think of micheal johns and brooke white?

[tallderektoronto]

I am glad your like the COOKster ! Vote for him tonight if you can - I liked Michael Johns and Brooke White

[heartsanddaydreams01]

WOOHOO!!!! David Cook 4 the win!!!! I could not agree with you more! IDWMAT was the best closing song ever!!!!! I'm so glad I found your site! I so can't wait to see what Cookie comes up with next week! Your videos rock!!! :)

[tallderektoronto]

thanks for the flattering comment and your opinion. Enjoy the finale Tuesday

[TwistedTeezey]

Derek, Thanks once again for a great critique, which I agree with totally. This is the first time in years that I have been this addicted to anyone, David Cook has really stolen my heart. Something in his voice, his performance, his general character just warms my body from head to toes. (actually it starts in my toes and slowly works it's way upward) Wanted to Thank You again and let you know how much the work you do on here each week is appreciated by us. You are a sweetheart.

[tallderektoronto]

Oh thank you so much ! What a nice compliment. Yes well we are all A+ if we like David Cook :) we all have to make sure to call our votes in like crazy on Tuesday cause he is the most deserving, and I knock on wood as I type this !:) 5 days till they crown the winner :) Thanks for the comment.

[ckpac]

I agree with you completely and for all the same reasons. Nicely done! I'm glad I found your post.

I can't wait to see what David Cook comes up with next week. Every week he surprises us with something that tops an "untoppable" performance from the week before. Amazing talent!!!! He's my pick for winning AI.

Thanks for a great video.

[mediajunkie29]

A cook win is the only way IDOL can redeem itself ! I am voting for COOK 10 times next week !

[tallderektoronto]

Glad you were pleased with the show and my critique. thanks.

[dinstakkdc]

i pretty much agree with you although i am a huge archuleta fan i dont think his best night was lastnight but i think he'll make it to the finals and give a great show

[tallderektoronto]

That it would

[Annieletal]

You were SOO right about the 2nd song you showed by David Cook. Was this song made for him, or something??

[tallderektoronto]

Well it sounds like it was at the very least :)