Next week the Final Four will be singing songs that helped shape and inspire rock 'n roll according to the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame. Which basically means that they can choose any two songs off of this list, provided that the artist is willing to give up the rights (so far, U2 has been off limits). I was briefly excited about the theme, until I actually read the list. Looks like AI is finally making up for (read: getting us back after) cutting the group numbers during Hollywood Week. Lots of great artists, but not necessarily their best songs. The list also contains an alarming number of songs that have already been performed this season, or were a mega-smash with a previous contestant like Bo and Chris and therefore cannot be touched. Oh boy.
Here goes:
THE ROCKER: Everyone assumes this will be D-Cook's week to shine, but for me, he shines every week and I don't think the list of songs to choose from is going to do him any favors. He's also going to have to try and dig deeper than the more obvious choices and be on top of his game (I really hope get gets that much needed vocal rest). I am unenthusiastically suggesting David Bowie's "Ziggy Stardust," "Back in Black" (AC/DC) and a hipper unplugged version of "Layla" than when Eric Clapton covered it. DC's brother Adam has expressed a love for Duran Duran and presumably wants him to cover something by them, however the only choice on the list is "Hungry Like the Wolf" and I'm not feelin' it. Also, before ya'll go crazy with the Nirvana suggestion of "Smells Like Teen Spirit," DC has said he isn't a fan of theirs (although that song ironically suits him the best). Maybe he'll take one for the team.
THE DIVA: Does anyone really care what Syesha sings? "Respect," and "Chain of Fools" are the obvious choices, but I'd rather she talk a half-step outside the box with "When Doves Cry" (the Romeo & Juliet soundtrack version) and "Summertime Blues" by Eddie Cochran (which Jason could also do).
THE DREADHEAD: Jason would do good with "Hotel California" (The Eagles), "No Woman, No Cry" (Bob Marley), "American Pie" by Don McLean, my previous suggestions of Ben E. King's "Stand by Me" and The Beatles' "Norwegian Wood" (although I'm sure we've all had enough Beatles for one season).
THE JAIL BAIT: And for Archie we have "I Want You Back" by The Jackson 5 (simply because it is less painful than "ABC") and the Danny Noriega version of "Proud Mary."
Consensus?
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