David Archuleta Sings “And So it Goes” by Billy Joel in this May 13 American Idol video clip. “And So it Goes” (one of my fave Billy Joel songs – beautiful lyrics, don’tcha think?) was Paula Abdul’s judges’ choice pick.

Randy said Paula chose a dope song, said he’s in it to win it; Paula said it was a pure and stunning performance; Simon said it was very good, but a bit predictable.

Sounds like those bossy stage dad rumors may be true — American Idol’s producers have banned finalist David Archuleta’s dad, Jeff Archuleta, from the backstage area.

Turns out Jeff Archuleta is a little too hands-on for his son, David Archuleta — being accused of disrupting production and trying to get David to change his “Stand By Me” performance to incorporate another song’s lyrics. Read the rest of this entry »

David Archuleta sings “Love Me Tender” by Elvis in this May 6 American Idol video clip.

Randy said he has the hot vocals of the night; Paula said it was beautiful; Simon said he crushed the competition tonight.

David Archuleta sings “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King in this May 6 American Idol video clip.

Randy said he brought the hot vocals; Paula said he’s seasoned; Simon said it was a very good choice at song, but he struggled a little at the end.

David Archuleta sings “(Coming to) America” by Neil Diamond in this April 29 American Idol video clip.

Randy said he was in the zone; Paula said this was the perfect song to sing; Simon said that it was a smart song choice, very good.

David Archuleta sings “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond in this April 29 American Idol video clip.

Randy said it was the bomb; Paula didn’t have time to comment; Simon said it was amateurish.

Tonight’s April 29th edition of American Idol will feature each of the remaining five contestants singing two Neil Diamond songs. Here is the April 29 American Idol Neil Diamond song list, courtesy of TMZ.com spies:

• Brooke White: “I Am … I Said” and “I’m a Believer”
• Jason Castro: “Forever in Blue Jeans” and “September Morn”
• David Archuleta: “Sweet Caroline” and “America”
• Syesha Mercado: “Thank the Lord for the Night Time” and “Hello Again”
• David Cook: “I’m Alive” and “All I Really Need Is You”

What do you think about Neil Diamond week on American Idol? Can’t say I’m excited.

David Archuleta sings Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Think of Me” from Phantom of the Opera in this April 22 American Idol video clip.

Randy said it was the bomb, David Archuleta is the one to beat!; Paula said it was perfect; Simon thought it was pleasant, but one of his weakest performances and thought it was forgettable.