A poster at EW gave a few clues as to what four contestants are singing this week.
Here’s what was posted:
This doesn’t have much to do with last week’s results, but I wanted to share some info on this week’s 12. I have ties to one of them (can’t say which one), and I have found out some of the possible song choices for this week. Sadly, not all. But I do know what at least 4 of them have been practicing (its only Mon, so they could change their minds. I know at least one has two possible songs they’ve been working on). I’m afraid to put the actual song names out there, but I do have some hints. Mon 02/23/09 5:12 PM
Nick - This “salty” standard has been featured in film and covered numerous times, most notably in the 80s.
Adam – One singer of each gender has had a version of this wistful ballad reach the Billboard top 10.
Matt G – He takes a turn at a contemporary hit. Hopefully, Matt will live to sing another day.
Jasmine - Madonna had a hit with a different song with the same title as the recent hit that Jasmine is singing.
Let the guessing begin….
Normally, I try not to post stuff from peole I don’t know but since I’ve already spoiled what Matt Giraud will be singing this week, his makes sense.
UPDATE: One of our posters, BLUEWARE, posted this in comments and I thought I would bring it to the forefront so we could discuss it. PLEASE PLEASE TAKE THIS LIST FOR WHAT IT IS – A RUMOR. I HAVE NO WAY TO VERIFY ANY OF THIS It looks like the clues match these songs, right? Perhaps they are accurate of perhaps someone saw the clues posted and made songs to fit the clues
| Bluewave |
Submitted on 2009/02/24 at 5:55am
Hey, JP, I found a list that was supposedly on Facebook but was quickly deleted, could you find out if these are accurate? Adam Lambert- “All By Myself” Eric Carmen Jeanine Vailes -”Love Will Lead You Back” Taylor Dayne |
Here’s every song done by Madonna. Any song jup out as a recent hit Jasmine could be singing?
A New Argentina
Act Of Contrition
Ain’t No Big Deal (’97 edit)
Ain’t No Big Deal (’81 and ‘97 extended)
Amazing
American Life
American Pie
And The Money Kept Rolling In (And Out)
Angel
Another Suitcase In Another Hall
Back In Business
Bad Girl
Be Careful With My Heart
Beautiful Stranger
Bedtime Story
Bittersweet
Borderline
Buenos Aires
Burning Up
Burning Up (’81)
Bye Bye Baby
Can’t Stop
Candy Perfume Girl
Causing A Commotion
Charity Concert/The Art Of The Possible
Cherish
A Cinema In Buenos Aires, 26 July 1952
Crazy For You
Crimes Of Passion
Cry Baby
Cyberraga
Dear Jessie
Deeper And Deeper
Did You Do it?
Die Another Day
Don’t Cry For Me Argentina
Don’t Cry For Me Argentina (Miami Spanglish Mix)
Don’t Stop
Don’t Tell Me
Don’t You Know?
Dress You Up
Drowned World/Substitute For Love
Each Time You Break My Heart
Easy Ride
Erotica
Erotic (Sex Mix)
Eva And Magaldi/Eva Beware Of The City
Eva’s Final Broadcast
Everybody
Everybody (’97 and ‘81)
Express Yourself
Fever
Forbidden Love
Freedom
Frozen
Gambler
Get Over
Gone
Gone, Gone, Gone
Goodbye To Innocence
Goodnight And Thank You
Guilty By Association
Hanky Panky
Has To Be
He’s A Man
Hello And Goodbye
High Flying, Adored
Holiday
Hollywood
Hoy Que No Estas (Now That You’re Not Here)
Human Nature
I Deserve It
I Know It
I Surrender, Dear
I Want You
I’d Be Surprisingly Good For You
I’d Rather Be Your Lover
I’ll Remember
I’m Going Bananas
I’m So Stupid
If You Forget Me
Impressive Instant
In This Life
Inside Of Me
Intervention
Into The Groove
Jimmy Jimmy
Just A Dream
Justify My Love
Justify My Love (Beast Within)
Keep It Together
La Isla Bonita
Lament
Latin Chant
Laugh To Keep From Crying
Let Down Your Guard
Like A Flower
Like A Prayer
Like A Virgin
Little Star
Live To Tell
Lo Que Siente La Mujer (What The Woman Feels)
Look Of Love, The
Love Don’t Live Here Anymore
Love Makes The World Go Round
Love Profusion
Love Song
Love Tried To Welcome Me
Love Won’t Wait
Lucky Star
Material Girl
Mer Girl
More
Mother And Father
Music
Nobody’s Perfect
Nobody Knows Me
Nothing Fails
Nothing Really Matters
Now I’m Following You (p. I)
Now I’m Following You (p. II)
Oh Father
Oh What A Circus
On The Balcony Of The Casa Rosada 1
On The Balcony Of The Casa Rosada 2
On This Night Of A Thousand Stars
One More Chance
Open Your Heart
Over And Over
Papa Don’t Preach
Paradise (Not For Me)
Partido Feminista
Peron’s Latest Flame
Physical Attraction
Power Of Good-Bye, The
Pretender
Promise To Try
Queen’s English
Rain
Rainbow High
Rainbow Tour
Ray Of Light
Requiem For Evita
Rescue Me
Revenge
Runaway Lover
Sanctuary
Santa Baby
Santa Evita
Secret
Secret Garden
Shanti/Ashtangi
She Is A Diamond
Shoo-Bee-Doo
Sidewalk Talk
Skin
Sky Fits Heaven
Something To Remember
Sooner Or Later
Spanish Eyes
Spotlight
Stay
Stay (’81)
Supernatural
Survival
Swim
Take A Bow
The Actress Hasn’t Learned The Lines (You’d Like To Hear)
The Funny Song
The Lady’s Got Potential
Thief Of Hearts
Think Of Me
This Used To Be My Playground
Till Death Do Us Part
Time Stood Still
To Have And Not To Hold
True Blue
Up Down Suite
Verás (You’ll See)
Vogue
Waiting
Waltz For Eva And Che
What Can You Lose
What It Feels Like For A Girl
Where Life Begins
Where’s The Party
White Heat
Who’s That Girl
Why’s It So Hard
Words
X-Static Process
You Must Love Me
You’ll See
Your Honesty
Your Little Body’s Slowly Breaking Down
here are the choices that jasmine could be singing:
angel by natasha bedingfield
love song by sara bareilles
take a bow by rihanna
burning up by the jonas brothers
lol hmm im thinking its either gonna be love song by sara bareilles or take a bow by rihanna
Very Good, Ashley!!!
Jasmine Murray is singing “Take A Bow” by Rihanna.
The other ones are pretty hard to guess besides Jasmine.
I’m guessing Nick/Normund will do something diva ish like “And I’m Telling You,” but idk.
I thought maybe Adam was doing “I’ll Be There,” even though that’s so boring lol..but the Jackson 5 and Mariah Carey both took that song to #1.
Matt Giraud is “Viva la Vida” which will be very interesting.
How recent is recent?
I came up with a few other ones for Jasmine:
Amazing by Josh Kelley
Bad Girl by Rhianna
Gone by NSYNC
I Want You by Savage Garden
Over and Over by Tim McGraw and Nelly
Stay (I Missed You) by Lisa Loeb (not a perfect match but a lot of people just call it Stay)
Choices for Adam:
“I’ll Be There” — The Jackson 5 (1970) and Mariah Carey (1992)
“Lady Marmalade” — Labelle (1975) and Christina Aguilera / Lil Kim / Mya / Pink (2001)
Let me see if there’s more…
She should sing alone, one last cry or you don’t have to say you love me.
Jordan: Are you sure thats it?
So, it IS confirmed then? Matt Giraud is doing “Viva La Vida?”
It can’t be “Lady Marmalade” because both artists are female.
Actually Matt Giraud could be doing “Fall For You” by Secondhand Serenade because the lyrics from the song go:
“Don’t make me change my mind
Or I won’t live to see another day”
lol…Duh. Gosh, I don’t want him to sing the Jacksons. It’s hard to find top 10 songs. #1 songs were easy
It’s Confirmed as of when I found out last week. I hate to put stuff out there to far in advance because there IS A CHANCE that contestants change songs at the last inute.
It’s Confirmed as of when I found out last week. I hate to put stuff out there to far in advance because there IS A CHANCE that contestants change songs at the last inute.
Respect – Aretha Franklin (Otis Redding)
No, thats not it. It states it is a “wistful ballad”
From what I know of Matt and his musical style/taste…I think he would definitely be doing Coldplay over Secondhand Serenade!
Should be interesting to see! He’s pretty much the only one I care about in this group…
Jasmine could also be doing “Spotlight” by Jennifer Hudson, but I really think she’ll take the “Take A Bow” route.
I think Adam´s song could be “All by myself”.
Okay so everyone over at the IDF Adam forum are thinking its “Without You” by Henry Nilsson/Mariah Carey…
ooh! yay thanks!
so im liking jasmines possible song choice
OOOO…i AM LOVING THIS CHOICE!
It will be really interesting if Adam takes on huge songs like “Without You” and “All By Myself.”
But it clearly won’t even matter if it’s mediocre because Danny was sooo mediocre with a Mariah Carey song and the judges were jumping up and down over it (except for Simon of course).
Joes Place… what song was that in reference too?
And I think Adam could take on any of those songs much better than Danny did, honestly.
I’m guessing Jasmine is doing “Spotlight.” Although “Take a Bow” is a good possibility.
My initial guess for Adam is “All By Myself.” It was first a hit by Eric Carmen, then Celine Dion.
Of course Matt’s doing “Viva La Vida.”
Not sure about Nick. Could be “Time After Time.” That’s probably the most covered song ever. lol
Cassidy. He’s Doing Coldplay. He was my Hint last week.
Erika: Without you.
yeah I think that would be a great choice for him. He could show off his low range in the verses and hit the high notes in the chorus… its such a tough song but I really think it will establish him as possibly one of the best vocalists this season…
Take a Bow sounds like a good song choice for Jasmine. I think she’ll do pretty well.
I am confused about Matt’s clue for his song choice, but if he is singing the Coldplay song, I think he’ll be fine.
“Without You” is a really hard song to sing so if this is definitely Adam’s song choice, it will be either a hit or miss. However, considering he is one of the best male singers this season, I think he could pull it off. He could even get the last spot in performance order if he does a great job.
Did we ever figure out what Nick(Normond) was doing.
We said Jasmine was doing Take A Bow right?
What was Adam Doing?
And Matt is doing Viva La Vida right?
the ’salty’ one for Nick could be puttin on the ritz…though that’s pretty awful as songs go, for me anyway.
That said though, I could see him doing it as Norman Gentle – ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’ actually sounds very Norman, doesn’t it?
Normond’s song could be (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction. It’s been used in a movie called Starman and has been covered almost 100 times. I could see him singing this. JoesPlace, is this the right song?????????
As of right now I am guessing that Normond/Nick is singing (I can’t get no) Satisfaction, Jasmine is singing Take A Bow, Matt is singing Viva La Vida, and Adam is singing I’ll Be There. Is this right?
nick – tainted love.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tainted_Love
I honestly hope Adam doesn’t sing I’ll Be There. That song ha very little range. My guess is still Without You.
Adam maybe singing “Against All Odds” ???
Sung by both Mariah Carey and Phil Collins
What does I can’t get no satisfaction have to do with the “salty” clue? I think its more likely Puttin on the Ritz, and the salty of course is in reference to ritz crackers. There was a famous rendition of that song done in the 80s.
rumors are that kris allen is singing michael jackson’s “man in the mirror”. anybody else heard this?
Jasmine could sing “Spotlight” by Jennifer Hudson? That was one of Madonna’s songs too.
I think Nick’s “salty” song is “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay”….it’s been a #1 on the Billboard 100, been featured on various soundtracks including Top Gun (1986), been covered a bazillion times most notably in 1988 by Michael Bolton. Does that cover everything?
The ’salty’ term could have something to do with Normund Gentle’s intro video … right?
I think Adam (based on what I heard him say on tv) wants to change up his songs like David Cook did, so I’m thinking he can pick any song and change it up differently.
Question:
Since nobody used instruments last week, does that mean instruments aren’t allowed this stage? I’d like to see Giraud back on the piano for Vida la Vida.
adam – possibly “endless love”???lionel riche and diana ross’s version made the top 10 and so did the luther vandross, mariah version
it seems like jasmine will sing take a bow and matt will definitely sing viva la vida
not sure about nick – maybe “dont you forget about me”??
Why not “Dust in the Wind” for Adam?
Just a Dream could also be done by Jasmine.
Just like last week, the contestants have to sing songs from the Billboard “Hot 100″ chart, from any year since the chart began.
Hey, JP, I found a list that was supposedly on Facebook but was quickly deleted, could you find out if these are accurate?
Adam Lambert- “All By Myself” Eric Carmen
Nick Mitchell – “Crying” Roy Orbison
Matt Breitzke-”How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” Michael Bolton
Kai Kalama-”Lean on Me” Club Nouveau
Kris Allen- “How You Remind Me” Nickelback
Matt Giraud – “Viva La Vida” Coldplay
Jeanine Vailes -”Love Will Lead You Back” Taylor Dayne
Allison Iraheta”Total Eclipse of the Heart” Bonnie Tyler
Meghan Cockrey- “Nothing Compares 2 U” Sinéad O’Connor
Jesse Langseth- “You Needed Me” Anne Murray
Mishavonna Henson-”With or Without You” U2
Jasmine Murray- “Love song” Sara Bareilles
I heard Adam was doing ‘Cryin by Aerosmith. Faith Hill had a ‘Cryin hit, but they aren’t the same song. And I wouldn’t call Aerosmith ‘wistful’.
Oh Adam. Not a “wistful ballad”
If he sang Lady Marmalade, I’d vote until my fingers bled.
I’d also kill to hear him sing Lady Marmalade. I’m very afraid of him starting with a ballad, after the Cher choice. He needed to bring some rock this week. There is always wild card if he picks a bad song. He can sing anything, I don’t understand picking a “wistful ballad.”
Does ANYONE actually know Adam and is monitoring these boards? Can someone get him a message that his fans do NOT want another pop ballad right now? I am such a huge fan and I want him to advance, but I am worried…. Someone please get him a message that if he wants to win, he needs to be this year’s rocker.
Although his version of ‘I Just Love You’ is beautiful, if he’s going to pick a ballad, that’s a version to pick. At least it’s contemporary.
The first thing I thought of for Jasmine was “Take a Bow”. It was a huge hit for Madonna back in the early 90’s and Rihanna did a song last year with the same title.
Yeah, Adam needs to go big. All by Myself is really boring. *yawn* I don’t think they get instruments, b/c they are using pre-recorded music (stupid). I would like Sitting By the Dock of the Bay, though, b/c you can really switch that one up, but I would still go bigger. Lady Marmalade would be amazing, if he nailed it, and it could easily send him into to the Top 12.
I think it’s a little risky for Matt to do Coldplay, b/c Viva La Vida is still charting, and will be automatically compared to Coldplay.
That said, I totally see Jasmine doing Rhianna. Angel by Natasha Bedingfield is also a good bet.
And anyone who picks a Michael Jackson or Jackson Five song is REALLY looking for trouble, IMO, after last week’s disaster. Only David Cook gets to do it (after Billie Jean, how can you even try an MJ song?). If Kris picks MJ, he has officially shot himself in the foot.
I’m a little surprised that this stuff is getting leaked out, but there are always spoilers, I guess. It all depends on how the singer does (or who is the favorite). I am still shaking my head over Michael Sarver. Blah song, blah performance. Anoop should have taken it over him, if the votes were really that close.
And I hate to say it, but I only remember the guys and Jasmine and Meghan, for what it’s worth. The guys are TOTALLY gonna take it this year. Poor guys. Too much competition. I wish only guys could win for the next two weeks.
While I would LOVE for Meghan to sing “Nothing Compares 2 U”, I have a hard time believing that Prince would clear the rights for one of his songs on AI. He’s notorioiusly controlling over his music.
Suebrody – apparently, Matt does “Viva La Vida” as part of his set list back home and has his own “twist” on it.
It’s a big hit where he plays, so I am confident that he will do well with it! No risk, no reward right?
That rumored song list from Facebook, looks quite accurate. Hmm…I wonder? There are a lot of strange choices though. Some songs are contemporary hits while others are old school!
I definitely do NOT see Kris singing Nickelback. His voice is not deep enough to really handle that song. I think he’s pick something more from the likes of Lifehouse or something in that area or a soul song. If he actually did choose Nickelback, he’s made a mistake.
Another possible song for Adam has come to mind just now. Meatloaf and Celine Dion both sang It’s all coming back to me now” and I am sure both were top 10 hits…
Think there is any way Adam can rock up “All By Myself”, speed it up, mix it up? I’m very afraid if this is his choice. He can sing ANYTHING and this song is so boring and overdone.
ooh, now that is a much better idea, Meatloaf!
Another reason the Meatloaf song comes to mind is that Meatloaf and Katherine McPhee performed it in the finale of her season, but I don’t think anyone else has ever sang it. I love that song. I hate All By Myself. I am really hoping that spoiler is wrong.
IMO the Meatloaf/Celine Dion song would definitely a more interesting pick than “All By Myself”, although I find both songs a little too schmaltzy (not in a good way), for lack of a better word. “Without You” (done the Nilsson/Mariah way, NOT with the soulless but vocally proficient Kelly Clarkson/Leona Lewis approach) has the potential to be a great performance in terms of technique AND the all-important emotional connection.
Another rumor is 4 non blondes, but who knows..
everyone needs to listen to kris allen doing over the rainbow on youtube – it is amazing – he is the best in season 8 but no one knows because of no screen time!
Yes, I posted it here a couple of weeks ago.
I’d much prefer “Without You” to “All by Myself” not that I like either one really.
Kris has nothing on Adam. He’s the best singer AI has ever seen.
I do not see Nick singing “Crying” that is just not for nick or normund. He will do a soulful type song, I liked Sitting on the dock of the bay suggestion, but “sea of love” was in a film, and sung by contestants in the past. And for Normunds routine I think “Margaritaville” would be in play.
I have no idea but “Crying” just doesn’t fit.
I think that the song list just took the clues from EW, guessed for themselves and then put some random ones in for other ones, but who knows. We all laughed at last weeks list before it was confirmed.
My thought: Do NOT pick a song that another singer did really well. Comparisons will abound. Be careful about songs that are out RIGHT NOW (Coldplay, Rhianna), b/c, again, comparisons will abound. Pick songs that are typical of your style, with maybe an interpretation but don’t go pick something totally unsuitable (e.g., Casey singing Every Little Thing (He) Does is Crazy–not a smart move). It’s tough to pick a song that will highlight everything you want, especially without a backing band OR an instrument, but it’s possible. As long as it showcases your style and your highlights, it should work out. I think it’s tricky to get too interpretive this soon (so you wonder about Matt doing Viva La Vida, more b/c it’s out now than b/c he can do cool things with it
).
I would love to hear Meatloaf! But if I hear any Mariah or Whitney or Leona…ugh. What about Britney or Christina? (Just to change up things.) And if you choose Michael Bolton (Matt B.), you have already taken yourself out of the competition, IMO. *yawn* I really don’t think he will make it out of this round, the way Michael did last week. There are just too many other strong singers, and I think America will go, Oh, no, look what happened (no Anoop, no Ricky, no Ann Marie, etc.) and will pick up the phone.
Was the Puttin on the Ritz song ever in a movie and was it covered alot.
I think Adam could be singing these songs:
“Without You” _Mariah Carey, Harry Neilson
“All By Myself”- Celine Dion, Eric Carmen (I think it will be this one)
“Cryin’” -Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison
Nelson will probably sing “Puttin’ on the Ritz” by Taco
Jazmine is obviously doing “Take A Bow” by Rihanna
Nick is not singing “Ritz”…guaranteed.
All signs point toward “Sea of Love”
There’s no way it’s Sea of Love. It does not fit the clues
What clues doesn’t it fit?
“All Coming Back To Me” would be an interesting song choice for Adam. David Hernandez sang that last year and did a pretty good job. Not sure why people are so apprehensive about “All By Myself” though. Adam has incredible rang and this song is really challenging. I think he could establish himself as one of the best singers this season with that song.
So Nick is singing Puttin on the Ritz.
Jasmine is singing Take A Bow.
Matt is singing Viva La Vida.
But what is Adam Singing, Is it All By Myself or All By Myself? I still don’t understand the clue. JoesPlace can you give us another clue for Adam?PLEASE!!!!!!!!!
I have two favorite songs over the past 6 months. “Time of my Life” and “Viva la Vida”.
Cook was my favorite last year.
Giraud is my favorite this year. Therefore, “Viva la Vida” sounds okay with me. GO MATT!!
You ARE the only one I care about this season
JP, “Sea of Love” does fit the clues. It was the title of a big Al Pacino movie from the 80’s. Ellen Barkin and John Goodman co-star. One of my favorites, actually. Plus, it has been covered by everyone from Tom Waits (my fave) to IZ Kamakawiwo’ole. It was the first thing I thought of too, Lera.
I love sea of love, listen to Robert Plants version. It’s absouletly a great song. I just hope Nick can sing it well. If he is indeed doing “Sea of Love” then Nick isn’t going to do it as Normund, he is going straight on this one.
Here is a link to Robert Plant singing “Sea of Love”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EOkTmkuS3I
I have this song by him on my PC and listen to it often.
He’s should sing “Tears of a Clown” as Normund
VFTW mentioned that one of Adam’s choices could be “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper and then covered by Phil Collins. I listened to the song again and I forgot how beautiful it is and how much I loved it! OMG, if Adam did this song, I would die happy. Such a beautiful song with a beautiful meaning. Very fitting for him and subtle at the same time.
I would take this song over the Celine or Mariah cover anyday. Please let it be “True Colors”!
The song was a #1 Billboard Hit for Cyndi and I believe it was #2 for Phil Collins as well.
Here is a link to “True Colors”
Cyndi Lauper version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZFbyEKBYNY
Phil Collins version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmfqLOLCNi8
i love that song!!! (sea of love) AND… it kinda does fit the clues. it is a standard, and it has to do with salt: the sea is made of salt water. kinda works. lmao. and i could totally picture nick singing this.
True Colors would be so much better than Mariah or Celine. At least Adam has us guessing!
We will all find out later tonight! Unless Joe gets some fantastic spoilers early. I’ll be watching throughout the day. Thanks much, Joesplace.
Lera
Sea of Love
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_of_Love_(song)I just read that Robert Plant started the group the Honeydippers, they only recorded 2 songs as that group. They formed it because they wanted to play some heavy R&B music but it really didn’t take off. “Sea of Love” is a re-recording of an old song and as you can see by the link, it was covered a lot.
Everything about this song fits the clues, and given the History of the song itself bodes well for Normund. He is that R&B guy!
This is enough of that I promise. I just didn’t think Crying really fit Normund or Nick. IT just wasn’t him you know? *shrugs* I could be wrong.
All of the rumored song choices for Adam just make me think…hmm…how would he ever be a mainstream artist? Just my opinion of course…
I think he’s just trying to show his voice enough to get in the Top 12. After that we’ll get to see more personality, hopefully he’ll glam it up more. Just my opinion of course for me too.
Yea, Adam. He’s gotta prove himself vocally now. Also don’t forget sometimes they can’t get like ANY damn song approved. I think Adam is totally marketable. But for now he’s gotta tone it down to get the middle America vote.
I like Without You! Clay Aiken has sang the ish out of it.. I could see All My Myself too. I just think he’d pick something more.. rockish?
That rumored list actually seems real. They all match the little riddles given earlier this week.
Adam will do amazing with whatever song he picks but I’d love it if he did “Without You”. That song would suit his voice well. I think he’d nail it. “Against All Odds” would be another good choice for him. And I’m also SO excited for Nick! Haha – love him! Cannot wait!
oh please be wrong about “All By Myself” for Adam; it’s just too sappy! He knows how important song choice is so I have to have faith that he’ll pick something just great; we’d love to hear him sing “What’s Up” by 4 Non Blondes – he nailed that on his videos. “Without You” is one of my all time favorites, the Nilson version – so touching & Adam could pull it off!
should be a fun night!
Adam was told over the weekend he could not perform the song of his choosing. As of Monday night he still did not have a song. This info is from a post by a fellow Wicked cast member. We don’t know yet what song he wanted to sing… Same old crap from AI….
Hy, Sarah, where did you see the post from the Wicked Cast member? Can youplease post a link? TY
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