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David Archuleta | You’re The Voice | American Idol

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David Archuleta sings John Farnham‘s “You’re The Voice.”

I can’t really get into the song, but it’s probably because it is the first time I’ve heard it.  However, the song did well internationally back in the 1980s, according to Wikipedia, and the crowd is yelling so David Archuleta will do well no matter what he sings tonight.

Randy:  “It was a strange song choice for me.”  “Very nice.”  “I don’t know the song.”

Paula:  “You couldn’t have picked an American composer.  Just kidding.  You could sing the phone book and we’d fall in love with you.”

Simon:  “I actually didn’t like the performance at all.”  Simon says it was a “theme park” song performance.  It was a “ghastly song” that you sing with animated creatures, Simon says.

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15 Responses to “David Archuleta | You’re The Voice | American Idol”

  1. Darryl on March 26th, 2008 12:20 pm

    David A. Should NEVER do that kind of thing again. It is not his style. I think he also was trying to lease Simon. Simon told him he needed to do something up beat. He could sing the phone book but he needs to stay where he really is way out front. Where America Loves him. Things like imagine. I feel that was his best.Simon let David be David.
    Than sit back and enjoy.

  2. Darryl on March 26th, 2008 12:28 pm

    David A. Should NEVER do that kind of thing again. It is not his style. I think he also was trying to pease Simon. Simon told him he needed to do something up beat. He could sing the phone book but he needs to stay where he really is way out front. Where America Loves him. Things like imagine. I feel that was his best.Simon let David be David.
    Than sit back and enjoy.

  3. John Chang on March 27th, 2008 9:02 pm

    Listen people, the kid didn’t choose the song to please anyone. Listen to the lyrics and you’ll know why David sang it. For Randy and company to not know that song is downright shameful! They’re supposed to be the experts.

    The song is a message against tyranny and oppression and using your voice to fight for what is right. What’s so weird about that?

  4. Bob Ash on March 28th, 2008 8:00 pm

    I never heard that song before either…and now I wonder what planet I was on in 1986….DUH !!! David was MAGNIFICENT…and Simon should have a “TONGUE-ECTOMY !!!

  5. Sarah S. on March 30th, 2008 1:10 pm

    Even though I didn’t know that song, I though he did an amazing job and I found myself singing the song in my car later. He sang it so well that it got stuck in my head so I went and downloaded it on to my i-tunes. I mean, if that’s not an American Idol, who is?

  6. Chris on March 30th, 2008 1:19 pm

    Hi John,

    Thanks for the further explanation of the song. I know a lot of people didn’t realize the significance of the lyrics. It also shows that David Archuleta is not just a singer, but also a thinker.

  7. Chris on March 30th, 2008 1:20 pm

    Hi Sarah,

    You’re comment shows why David Archuleta will probably be the next American Idol.

  8. rebekah on April 1st, 2008 8:37 am

    heyyy aww i love david!! he is def gunna win!!!!!!

  9. Sandra Green on April 3rd, 2008 10:09 am

    When David A. sang the song, I sat up and took notice–the beat, the lyrics. I didn’t know the song, never heard it before. However, something about it made me do a little research. Duh….the song was a HUGE hit internationally in the late 1980′s and won song of the year for John Farnwell, who made all the awards with it. I think the judging panel, Randy, Paula, and especially Simon had egg over their faces….judges, and knew nothing about this international hit. Just shows to me that David had a bit more thought behind this song and the judges came across as UNINFORMED. Since hearing it, go to You-Tube and put in the title–definitely listen to John Farnwell’s version and you will really be hooked. For age 17, David did an incredible version, himself!

  10. Sandra Green on April 3rd, 2008 10:12 am

    OOps, meant John Farnham. Sorry!

  11. Chris on April 3rd, 2008 6:19 pm

    Hi Sandra,

    It shows that David Archuleta has a broad musical interest that goes beyond just the music of here and now.

  12. matt on April 4th, 2008 11:20 am

    Please help…

    Song…is…stuck..in…head…

    Must…make…it…stop….must….stop….

  13. VBK! on April 29th, 2008 9:46 am

    ohmygosh! okay david achuleta is VEERRYYY cute! like he’s not all stuck up like all the other famous teenage guys are! he should really win american idol! he deserves it. he’s worked hard! i love him with all my heart. he’s my future husband! :) so everybody else:: BACK OFF BITCHES! :p

  14. Georgina on May 1st, 2008 10:54 am

    hes hot, he can sing, and hes amazin let him be he is extra ordinary and thats all that counts

  15. danielle on May 21st, 2008 5:46 pm

    personally it’s one of my favorite songs sung by david because it’s different and i like that he was brave enough to go for it and i agree with john chang the lyrics are amazing too

    woot woot go david your gonna win tonight. i lvoe you.

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