I started to feel as if I were in A Clockwork Orange watching American Idol last night; being forced to watch the red Coca-Cola trademark on a million TV screens when Ryan Seacrest interviewed finalists was mind-numbing. However, I was very impressed with David Cook’s soulful rendition of The Who’s classic Teenage Wasteland. Cook made this song “relevant” (to borrow a word from Paula Abdoul) for the times. I can actually admit I was wrong in my last post- an up-and-coming artist can perform a copy of an
original recording. David Cook breathed new life into this old classic, claiming it for himself as a solo act. “He is back!” was all the judges had (thankfully) to say; the performance spoke for itself. Jason Castro did not sing that well this week and even Randy Jackson appeared offended. “That was a Karaoke BOMB,” said Jackson. He didn’t even say, “Karaoke bomb, DAWG.”
I have to end here… for some reason I feel that I need to drink a can of Coke.
PJ
Personally, I think its going to be Cook or Archeletta. But even if David Cook doesn’t win, he’s going to have a great career. Can’t wait to get his first album.
Bodrie
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I agree. I’m really impressed with David Cook. All three remaining finalists have great charisma and a future fan base!
PJ