The Best and Worst of David Archuleta
Before we gather around the tube to watch the battle of the Davids on
AI next week, we thought we'd take a trip down memory lane and discuss each contestant's best and worst performances from this season. I know you all love
David A. and balk at any mention of a "worst" performance, so let's just say those songs weren't the 17-year-old's brightest moments.
David Archuleta's Best
"Imagine:" David was at his best with this classic Lennon song, even though he changed some of the words. He sang with emotion and conviction and really impressed not just the judges, but his throngs of fans as well.
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"Angels:" Simon considers this one of the greatest pop songs of all times, and thought Archie's performance was brilliant. Archie even played along with the band on the grand piano to make his performance more impressive.
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"Long and Winding Road:" Another lovely performance that Randy proclaimed hot and Simon said was fantastic (or one of those buzzwords he uses when he actually likes something).
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"When You Believe:" We knew Archie would have a great week with Mariah Carey as the Idols' mentor. We all know how he loves a good power ballad! Paula said that Mariah would be very proud to hear her song the way that David performed it.
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"Think of Me:" Archie impressed the judges with a pop-like version of this very musical theater-y song by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. As Randy always says, David A. "can sing the phone book!"
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David Archuleta's Worst
"We Can Work It Out:" Besides being cheesy and unappealing, Archie forgot the lyrics.
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"Seasons of Love:" I know this isn't an individual performance, but I thought he butchered his solo enough to make it on his "Worst" list. He messed up the words again! This seems to be a theme with him.
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"With You:" This was just all around embarrassing. Instead of being young and hip, he came off awkward and stiff trying to sing Chris Brown's mega-hit "With You." Worst part? His "dancing," while he sang about his "Boo."
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What did you think of our choices for David A's best and worst? What would you add/delete? -
Erin Fox
