American did get it right this time ~ David Cook won by 12 million votes. I actually was holding my breath and let out a yeah! when he won. Made the pets jump :-) Not that David A or others didn't have good vocals, but David Cook is the complete package, the 'it-factor', and was since first auditioning. One of the earlier contestants was my favorite, but he got the boot prior to the final twelve. Then I was up in the air, but as each week progressed I grew more and more in favor of David Cook. The best move David Cook made was the change of his hair. That told me he switched to accepting he was in, and became serious about winning. What really won me over with David C was, not only did he demonstrate the full range of his voice, and his talent with an instrument, but he took control over his route down this AI road to the best that any could do and a first that I've seen in the 7 seasons of AI. For once I agreed with Paula, it was like attending a David Cook concert in most all of his performances. Yes, I power voted for him the last three vote nights, especially Tuesday night. Not like some I read though. One woman had in 350 votes in. She must have lived on her phone :-)
Overall, I liked this season better than all the others. Mostly because the judges took cues from the other reality shows and toned down their form of judging. The last minute apology from Simon I don't believe was warranted, but I don't have instant reply to see and hear Tuesday night again to tell what it is exactly he's apologizing for.
Last nights show had what's become corny stuff. I really wish they would knock that out and stick to quality performances. The guru and guy in the white suit was a turn-off for me. Reading AI forum, I guess many do like that Guru movie. I did like the Cook and ZZ Top performance the best. I also like Nash and Brook's performance, and the solo by Jason. Jason finally showed his stuff, no spot-light on him, and showed he deserved to be near the top. Appears to me that DC, DA, Jason, and Brook will do OK. Sayesha I'm afraid will get lost in the indecision, or end up on Broadway which is where I think she wants to be. Brook I was surprised at last night, her stature is as though she already has some deals that she likes, her confidence came through in body posture. No surprise that David A already has record deals, they announced that at the beginning of the season right after the final 12 were selected.
I'm just glad to see like David Cook win. He crosses all age groups, music genre, he's excellent on all counts. Plus, he is nice eye-candy even for an older lady like myself :-)
For those interested in exploring further, there is of course always the American Idol web site >> link <<
The >> link << to this site is excellent. You can listen to all of David's songs, see video's, pictures, and join in the forum.
This site >> link << has lot's of pictures, where I found the You Tube video.
Disney produced a very nice tribute to David >> link <<, of course promoting their new AI exhibit at Disney World, Orlando, FL. All "Moms" will appreciate this one :-)
Below is the Guitar Hero commercial video featuring David Cook, and after it runs the one of David A can be clicked onto.