American Idol 7

[GPhiBLtColonel]

David A is NOT marketable IMHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! blech!

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by GPhiBLtColonel

David A is NOT marketable IMHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! blech!

I agree. The little girls may like him right now, but I think it's because they think he's cute. If you took away his visual appeal, I don't think his song choices have any appeal to the youngins, and his voice is not a big deal to adults...plus I think most adults would feel creeped out being a fan of a 16 year old boy. Bottom line: I think he's another Taylor Hicks...they like him now, but they're not gonna buy his records.

[a.e.B.O.T.]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

f you took away his visual appeal, I don't think his song choices have any appeal to the youngins, and his voice is not a big deal to adults...

Visual Appeal? Visual Appeal? I have took dumps that had better faces. However, he is charming and some may say endearing, and his song choices help that, cuz here is a little kid singing about world peace or the ultimate love. Kids and idealism works! His voice on the other hand, not so much. AND, hopefully his voice isnt done developing, cuz if he sounds like that at 25, he will never get laid

[ComradesTrue]

Originally Posted by GPhiBLtColonel

David A is NOT marketable IMHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! blech!

I disagree.

Marketable does not have to mean you and me.

Marketable does not have to mean the masses at large.

But... he is marketable to girls under the age of 18. Remember, this demographic does not require pure vocal talent, performance maturity, or deep meaning lyrics. It is all about image and googly eyes.

Look no further than Richard Marx, Debbie Gibson, Tiffany, New Kids and early Britney. Most adults agreed that there was not much substance with any of these performers. But they sold millions of records beacause their audience identified with them.

As for me? No way am I buying a Cupcake album, but if he wins this things I assure that a ton of 14 year olds will.

[amanda6035]

I wish Jason would go away.
Then David A. Like everybody else said, he's cute, but he's no Idol.
Leaving Syesha and David Cook as the top 2.
I'm rooting for David Cook to win. I've been saying that from day 1. Love Syesha, I think she's great - thats why I want her in the top 2.

[nittanyalum]

Originally Posted by AGDee

My girl didn't vote! I swear!

LOL, good job, Mom.

Originally Posted by Blondie93

I disagree.

I agree with the disagreement. I think A&R guys are salivating over the cash pile that DA represents. He's the perfect age to suck into the business, take a while to mold and develop him (and I agree, I think his voice is still developing) and shove him down the tweens throats. With Hannah Montana now doing nudie photos, DA can slip right into the "good and wholesome" slot she and others have been raking in the dough from.

And I agree the kid isn't the MOST magnetic singer, but boy, he does have a voice. And with how different guys are at 22 from 17, 18, he could turn into a little dreamboat with a great voice. Although I think he might turn out a little freaky, with his Dad being such a control freak that has probably done a number on his self-esteem, he may just turn into a strange-personalitied-puppet of his label and manager.