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We recap David As best and worst Idol performances

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1 of 8 Michael Becker/Fox

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"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.
2 of 8 Frank Micelotta/Fox

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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.
3 of 8 Frank Micelotta/Fox

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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).
4 of 8 Frank Micelotta/Fox

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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.
5 of 8 Frank Micelotta/Fox

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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!"
6 of 8 Ray Mickshaw/Fox

"We Can Work It Out:" Besides being cheesy and unappealing, Archie forgot the lyrics.

7 of 8 Michael Becker/Fox

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"Seasons of Love:" I know this isn't an individual performance, but I thought he flubbed his solo enough to make it on his "Worst" list. He messed up the words again! This seems to be a theme with him.
8 of 8 Ray Mickshaw/Fox

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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."