From MJ’s blog:
Songs from the Year You Were Born is the theme this week–the kids will be singing songs from their Birth Year. Looking at the list, it’s going to be 80’s week redux. What songs should the Idols choose this week? Check out the list and tell us what you think. (list thanks to cheese):
Brooke White (1983)
David Archuleta (1990)
Carly Smithson (1983)
David Cook (1982)
Ramiele Malubay (1987)
Chikezie (1985)
Syesha Mercado (1987)
Jason Castro (1987)
Kristy Lee Cook (1984)
Michael Johns (1978)
Gawd, I feel OLD.
Oh great. Like I needed to feel old on top of everything else. :-(
David Cook: Top 100 hits of 1982
Carly Smithson and Brooke White: Top 100 hits of 1983
Kristy Lee Cook: Top 100 hits of 1984
Chikezie: Top 100 hits of 1985
Jason Castro, Ramiele Malubay, and Syesha Mercado: Top 100 hits of 1987
David Archuleta: Top 100 hits of 1990
Ok, lets see how well these guys can pick songs this week. I don’t understand why, after seven seasons, these people don’t get that song choice can make or break you in this competition. With that said, here’s what I think they should do....
Brooke White (1983) - Sweet Dreams (Eurythmics) or Stranger at My Door (Juice Newton)
David Archuleta (1990) - We Didn’t Start The Fire (Billy Joel)...knowing him and his “messages”...
Carly Smithson (1983) - I Know There’s Something Goin On (Frida) or Back On The Chain Gang (Pretenders)
David Cook (1982) - Eye of the Tiger (Survivor) or Rosana (Toto)
Ramiele Malubay (1987) - Heart And Soul (T’pau)
Chikezie (1985) - Lover Boy (Billy Ocean)
Syesha Mercado (1987) - Looking For A New Love (Jody Watley)
Jason Castro (1987) - At This Moment (Billy Vera and The Beaters)
Kristy Lee Cook (1984) - Let’s Hear It For The Boy (Deniece Williams) or Self Control (Laura Branigan)
Michael Johns (1978) - Lay Down Sally (Eric Clapton)
Like, oh my gawd...the 80’s just rock...there are like so many songs to choose from, it’s so hard to limit to just one....fer sure...
Like, can you tell Im’ from the 80’s? I’m so sure...