so I heard that the next theme for AI is gonna be ROCK!!!!! How absolutely amazing do you think DC is gonna be?? aw, I CAN'T WAIT!!!!! he's gonna be GREAT!!

i am kinda lookin forward to seein David Archuleta rock out...hmmm, havn't seen that side of him yet.

what do you guys predict??

It's "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" theme, and I'm SO EXCITED. Except...most of them will probably butcher iconic songs (think Archuleta's "The Long and Winding Road"...my humble opinion). Not good. But I'm sosososososososo SO excited for David (Cook, of course), and I imagine he's crazy excited for this week too, since this is really his forte. Although, who knows...he just got the best feedback ever singing freaking Mariah Carey, so maybe everyone will hate his rock song, haha. Really, though, nah. He'll be incredible, I can't wait to hear what he sings!

I so wish Michael Johns was still on, IMO it should've been him and David in the final. Michael sang effing "Dream On" and "We Are the Champions"...and they were GOOD. I haven't listened to them all the way through, I'm watching the videos tonight, but I listened to clips...and I was like dude, he's good! I expected to be pissed hearing an Idoler sing those songs, especially "Dream On", and I totally wasn't.

David would be incredible singing "Dream On", actually. Or "We Are the Champions", but especially "Dream On".

He's got a ton of great music to choose from, so I hope he picks something awesome.

I know we are all so excited about this upcoming week, but I wonder if David is nervous because this is what he is known for--being the "rock guy"--and it must be a lot of pressure for him to pull something out of his hat that will amaze everyone (well, not us because he can do no wrong in our eyes) and get that "brilliant" comment again from Simon... Frankly, I am a little nervous for him

Pshh, the other contestants should just drop out now and save theirselves the misery of getting crushed by Cook this week (like every other week ).

This thought has run through my mind as well, but he knows what he's doing. I think he's going to shine!

That's cause no else even comes close.

Exactly.

True dat.

LOL.

I'm excited for this theme...it sounds like it will be a good one for once!

I am so stoked for this night! I really want David to sing The House of the Rising Sun because it is one of my favorite songs! Although I would be really excited by anything he does since it is Rock week!

So, is there going to be a celebrity mentor this week? I haven't heard mention of one. I kind of hope there isn't, because they annoy me. Haha.

I'm hoping for Hotel California and Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now. I think those were the two on the list I was most excited about hearing Cookie sing. I also think Jeremy, When Doves Cry, and House of the Rising Sun would be good choices.

I can't WAIT for this week!

I believe Neil Diamond was the last of the mentors! AMEN!

ow, i predict it will be soooo greeeaaaattt for cookie!
and i can't wait for his performance tuesday!!!

With a theme that's in Cookey's element, I hope he will use it to his advantage and wow everybody brilliantly. And also, to convince all to vote for him even more.

I can't wait to be blown away!!

OOh! I'll be really excited if it's "Rock and roll hall of fame" week and not just rock n' roll. I hope they show shots of the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame here in Cleveland (I'm using the term "here" loosely). I love that place. And I'm sooo sure he'll be bringing down the house this week. I would LOVE if he went out on a limb and re-arranged something that closely resembles what he did on Analog Heart. I can't wait for Tuesday!!!

Finally someting that I can related to. I'm so excited about the whole thing and I'm sure that David C will rock the stage as usally but even more.

can anyone else see archie and jason totally bombing it this week, while syesha and david have great performances?

Well yeah, I don't quite see Archie and Jason rocking the house, even though I like Jason. Also I'm not sure about Syesha, depends on what song she picks... But one thing I AM sure is that David C WILL be rocking the house!

I'm SO excited!

I think Syesha will do great (don't know if it'll save her in the voting, though.) I haven't looked at the whole list, but I'm guessing Tina Turner, Aretha and Pat Benatar are on there somewhere. Is "Don't Worry, Be Happy" on there, because that's the only song I can picture Jason doing ( ). Jason is too whispery to do anything upbeat, let alone hard rock. And Archie has to steer clear of anything with sex or alcohol in the lyrics, so that rules out 99 percent of rock songs (j/k.) Is Christopher Cross on the list (probably not), because I can see Archie doing something light and airy (and wimpy.) Oh, maybe he can show off his "rock" skills with "Rock Around the Clock".

As for DC, the sky is the limit! I agree, "House of the Rising Sun" would be beyond spectacular. The song may be 44 years old, but we know DC can make it sound like it was written today. "When Doves Cry" or "Hotel California" would also be killer. Just remember: we trust DC!

And be sure to VOTE, VOTE, VOTE come Tuesday night!

*imagines*

yea i'm actually really excited to see syesha's performance.

i would LOVE to see DC do AC/DC or Aerosmith..., both would blow him into super-duper stardom(as if he isnt already)

Why don't they just give him the American Idol win, the others are just waisting their time..

Yep, that pretty much sums it up for me too!

I wish Michael Johns was still in, then we might actually have two people who will rock it I seriously think DC might be the only one who really brings it this week...DA won't honestly rock a really good rock song. I don't mean this in a bad way, but he's need a new voice and a personality transplant...it's just not him. Ditto Jason. Syesha I can't say, I haven't really watched her. So maybe I'll be surprised, but she doesn't strike me as a rocker.

i dont think Syesha will go well. i thinks its gonna come down on the song she picks. she'll probabaly do some aretha franklin.

yeah, also on the list is 'proud mary'...its predictable for her...

eh, as much as Hotel California is a great song, William Hung sorta messed it up for me. now everytime i hear that song, i always remember the william hung version : (

oh geez! lol I never heard his version of it and so I still love the song.

I'm with the folks doing EW Idolatry...I would love to hear DC sing "Sweet Dreams" or "American Girl" by Tom Petty.

Haha, same here. YIKES. I'm so glad I never heard that version. I would freaking hate it if William Hung ruined that song for me. Ugh. Covers like that should be illegal.

I think Cookie would do a damn good job with the original version of Proud Mary. I really do.

oh yeah. it was bad. theres nothing much else to say. hehe

That could be super interesting!!

I love Creedence......and I think David's got a great vocal quality to do Fogerty's songs. Proud Mary,or Fortunate Son would be stellar I think.

I really want Syesha to do something out of the norm this week. I doubt she will,but I would enjoy it if she did.

you're probably right.....Aretha for sure.

I would bet good money on that. I went through that list with all the contestants in mind, not just Cookie, and the second I saw that that song was on there I was like, "Well, there's Syesha's song choice." Nothing against Syesha, but she has been the most predictable contestant this season by far. Second place would probably go to Archie.

I'm really hoping they all pull out good performances this week. This whole season has been kind of a disappointment to me because most of the shows only had, like, two or three good performances and the rest were either OK or just bad. There really hasn't been a night yet when all the contestants gave stellar performances. I'd love to finally see that. Don't get me wrong, I would also thoroughly enjoy Cookie just mopping the floor with the other contestants. But I'd also like to be thoroughly entertained for the whole hour.

I really hope Jason gets out of this retarded rut he's been in lately, because I think some of the songs on this list could really suit him and he could potentially have some great performances. I'm hoping he brings the awesome back on Tuesday and does "Take It Easy", because I think that could be fantastic.

EEEEE!

In my life
Why do I smile
At people who I'd much rather kick in the eye



The Smiths are f'ing brilliant - one of my absolute favorite bands. I'd love to hear David take on Morrissey's angst .

There are SO many choices for him on the list, though.

Ahhh! YES!
I love the Smiths soooo freaking much. And that's probably one of my top 5 Smiths songs.
I was happy in the haze of a drunken hour... but heaven knows I'm miserable now... gah, I love it!

I could seriously hear Cookie doing this song and doing it brilliantly. I think it'd be one of those song choices that initially would raise a few eyebrows, but he could change it up and make it his own and it'd be amazing. I know it's kind of a long shot but I'm reeeeally crossing my fingers for that song.

As far as we can predict, someone will rock our world this week, and someone will also throw us into a chaotic state this week.

As for Syesha, this week is either make or break for her, depending on her choice of song. It would certainly be interesting to know what she will be singing this week.

Every time I hear that line, I just crack up - been there, done that!

I agree, there would probably be more than a few AI fans who would say "WTF is this?" if David were to perform the song, but he could totally win people over with it. He has the passion (and the talent!) to do anything.

It's not on the 500, but Lord have mercy, what I wouldn't give to hear him on "Asleep", which is my favorite, favorite, FAVORITE song from 'Louder Than Bombs'.

Sing me to sleep
Sing me to sleep
I don't want to wake up on my own anymore

Definitely not your standard lullaby, LOL, but so beautiful!

That's my favorite Smiths song EVER. It's just, like you said, beautiful. The thought of DC singing that gives me chills!

EEEEE! You are so my girl. There is nothing I don't love about "Asleep". I used to FF my cassette JUST to get to that song!

David would make it sound like the most amazing love song, even though it's really SO far from that. His voice could just caress the words! *sigh*

Really, if people haven't heard the song, they should download it. NOW.

For sure. I would seriously doubt the taste and hearing ability of anyone who didn't love that song.

Have you ever read/heard of a book called The Perks Of Being A Wallflower? That book is actually what introduced me to that song and, thus, made me a Smiths fan. One of the characters in the book makes a mixtape for the main character and Asleep is the first song on it. The kid kind of falls in love with the song and it's sort of a recurring motif throughout the book. Being the dork that I am, I went online after reading the book, downloaded all the songs and re-created that mixtape (the entire tracklist is listed in the book.) And like Charlie, I fell in love with Asleep and I've been a Smiths fan ever since.

...wow. I sure do have a talent of going off on really off-topic tangents. Sorry, guys.

I still don't get how Michael was voted off so early. current AI.com poll says everything. Who are you most excited to see on tour: Michael 73%, Carly is second with 8%. d'oh!

Syesha will probably do well, there's quite much potential songs for her on the list. Jason could also have a great night if he really wanted it.

No, I've never read that book...sounds like one I should pick up!

I love the title though. So NOT DC in this competition!

OmG!! I can't wait!!!

I'm sure anything he picks...it'll be great!!!

I hope they get to do 2 songs!!

It would be so amazing if he sang a Smiths song. But I'm sure he's gonna blow them away this week with whatever he sings!