David Conlee’s World

The guys are face to face on the stage, dressed in white. More cheese.

Of course, this show is going to be super drawn out. 2 hours can’t possibly be enough time to reveal the winner can it? How many useless performances with terrible choreography can they fit into the show?

97.5 million votes for the finale. 23 million more than previous votes. One David got 56% of the vote the other got 44%.

Did Coca-Cola sponsor Randy’s jacket tonight?

Reports from the contestant’s home towns. Useless filler.

Top 12 with stars of So You Think You Can Dance. They may be able to dance, but you’d never know based on the choreography. It’s nice to see some of them back on the stage. I forgot about Ramiel. I didn’t miss her at all. Oh yeah, and David Hernandez, I didn’t remember him at all. Overall, not the worst group performance.

The David’s perform together, that theme from Spiderman. Nice harmonies, and David C gives the song it’s nice rock edge that would be sorely lacking if David A took the lead. The pressure must be off for David C because he seems looser tonight.

Ad for Mike Meyers new movie “Love Guru.” This show is all about product placement, advertising, and commercial success. That’s why David A will win tonight. He’s the obvious choice if you want to sell a lot of records without having to take a chance. But the bits with Mike Meyers were actually funny, especially the Sitar Hero reference. How cool is it to get to do a spot like that with a legend like Mike Meyers. Oh, but the bit keeps going. More filler.

Ryan almost drove a pillow off the stage.

Syesha Mercado performance: “Waiting For You” with Seal.

Boy I like her. She looks good, and she holds her own on a stage with someone the caliber of Seal. She’s having fun and she’s on stage with a great artist. Even the losers win on this show. I hope she lands somewhere. She definitely looks like a pro up there with Seal.

Jason Castro performance: “Hallelujah”

I think this was Jason’s best song. I really liked his version of this song. It’s not that it he did much different with it, it’s just that it suit his voice and style so well. But Jason didn’t belong in the top 5 at all, his dreadlocks and eyes got him that far. He’s shaking like (wait for it)… a leaf. He’s way out of his league, but there’s something likable about him.

Ford commercial: “Let the Good Times Roll” with excerpts from the other Ford commercials. The bull fighting costumes were too much for me, I didn’t need to see that again!

The two finalists get a Ford Escape Hybrid. That’s cool.

The 6 female finalists perform Donna Summer songs with predictably cheesy choreography. Brooke can not dance! At all. Amanda Overmeyer looks angry to be there, like she doesn’t want to participate, and when she started singing, I remembered why I couldn’t stand her. Carly should have been around longer. Ramiel was so boring. As much as I like Carly, I think Syesha may be the most memorable female of this season. Donna Summer’s song “Stamp Your Feet” might have been more relevant if she didn’t have to be assisted down the stairs like an old woman. Ryan Seacrest dancing might have been my favorite moment of the night so far. Syesha stays on the stage with Donna Summer, and she really does look like a star. She really stepped it up toward the end and I think it will pay off for her career long term.

Carly Smithson and Michael Johns: “The Letter” These two should not have gone home as soon as they did. These two have great voices and they’re having a lot of fun. i’d buy an album from either of these two. Carly can really sing! Michael Johns may have just been too old for the tweens that vote on this show. Carly and Michael have a little Olivia Newton John/John Travolta Grease thing going on. I like it. Carly could be another pop star in the vein of Kelly Clarkson. I like her.

Jimmy Kimmell’s back to highlight the season. He’s a funny guy. “I valet parked outside, how much should I tip Sanjaya?” “What would Ryan look like w/o hair, makeup, lee press on nails? (Picture of Chris Sligh)” “Simon, what would your parents, Rosemary and Satan Cowell say about your negative comments.” Funny guy, but really just a lot more filler.

Top 6 guys performance, a rock medley apparently. Now I know why I couldn’t remember David Hernandez. Oh yeah, Chikizie. I liked that guy. He tried to do some things different. The David’s are introduced like their gods or something. The sound guys on this show need to be fired. They keep missing cues. I like how the whole rock vibe turned into a rock-ballad the moment David A takes the stage. The marketing machine is already at work! Bryan Adams joins them on stage. They let Canadians on American Idol? Bryan Adams looks like a less sickly version of Michael Stipe from REM, but with hair.

I wonder if the producers put out a call for B list artists to perform?

Jordin Sparks video from Disney World promoting the American Idol Experience. Short on details, but I have a feeling next time we go to Florida Jenny will be living the experience.

“Sharp Dressed Man” by David Cook w/ZZ Top. How crazy would it be to be playing guitar and performing with legends like ZZ Top? This guy’s living the dream! I wonder how he feels playing the same note for 32 measures while ZZ Top guy solos. I suppose the song only has 3 notes in it anyway though.

David Cook’s music teacher in Kansas City.

Nash and Brooke White: “Teach your Children” - Boring. I wonder if Brooke remembers the lyrics? Put some shoes on Brooke! This is her style though, and it suits her. Someone would buy her album I’m sure. She really does look like a pre-school teacher during sing along time. Perhaps she’s just channeling that crazy teacher from Billy Madison though?

The Jonas Brothers (JoBo) performance.

Recap of the worst of Season 7 video.

Reynaldo Lapuz performs “I Am Your Brother.” USC marching band joins him on stage. This is a slightly funny bit that goes on way too long.

“Apologize” By One Republic, joined by David A. If they can put together an interesting arrangement and do a couple of good duets on David A’s album, it might be salvageable. This duet was better than most of David A’s stuff. It at least sounded different.

Video from South Lake City w/David A’s grandfathers.

Jordin Sparks performance: “One Step At A Time.” I’ve accused her of looking like a linebacker, but she actually looks cute tonight.

A rare discovery of audition footage for the “Pips” starring jack Black, Ben Stiller, and Robert Downey Jr. Pretty awesome! I love it. Robert Downey is playing the straight man for Jack Black and Ben Stiller, and he’s probably my favorite! I expect the other two to be awesome funny, but Robert Downey continues his comeback with this performance!

Top Female Vocalist of the Year: Carrie Underwood performs “Last Name”. She looks like a million bucks and sounds great. She’s all countried up looking like a modern day Barbara Mandrell, but way hotter! After Kelly Clarkson, she’s a very close second when it comes to my favorite American Idols. Of course, I also can’t stand Reuben, Fantasia, or Taylor Hicks, so I guess I’m not saying much there.

Risky Business-esque bit with David A playing Guitar Hero. Pretty classic. I wonder how much he got paid for that. Pretty quick to be getting endorsements already isn’t it? I suppose we now know who the winner is!

Top 12 George Michael medley performance: “Faith”. Ramiel and Amanda just don’t sing well. They shouldn’t have made it this far. And the sound guys on this show are terrible! The guys sing “Father Figure.” I don’t think it’s coincidence that David Hernandez, the former stripper got the line with the word naked in it. “Freedom” with everyone. Syesha can sing! I love her! But you knew that already. George Michael joins them on stage and the performance dies. What a weird way to end a fun medley. George Michael’s such a diva.

Alright, finally, the results:

Davids are on stage, judges give their thoughts, envelope on stage, Ryan opens the envelope, and the winner is…

DAVID COOK!! OMG!!! YES!!!

and with that my DVR cut off!

I guess that’s it.

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