“The sun is never gonna go down you, because you bring out so much sunshine in everyone throughout the whole world through your singing. And David, that was a beautiful, beautiful stunning performance.”
-- Paula Abdul, about David Archuleta’s performance of “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” Season 7
I like to call it The Curse of Elton John.
To all future male AI contestants: DO NOT CHOOSE “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” by Elton John! And if someone else (namely Clive Davis) chooses this song for you, REFUSE!
I can’t take credit for noticing the trend, but I’m more than happy to bring it to the forefront. Every guy to perform this song, at whichever point in the competition, has gone on to be their season’s respective runner-up. The proof is in the pudding:
Justin Guarini, runner-up, Season 1
Clay Aiken, runner-up, Season 2
Bo Bice, runner-up, Season 4
David Archuleta, runner-up, Season 7
BONUS VIDEO - It didn't fare much better for the only female to perform it either. Jasmine Trias, 3rd place, Season 3
-- Paula Abdul, about David Archuleta’s performance of “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” Season 7
I like to call it The Curse of Elton John.
To all future male AI contestants: DO NOT CHOOSE “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” by Elton John! And if someone else (namely Clive Davis) chooses this song for you, REFUSE!
I can’t take credit for noticing the trend, but I’m more than happy to bring it to the forefront. Every guy to perform this song, at whichever point in the competition, has gone on to be their season’s respective runner-up. The proof is in the pudding:
Justin Guarini, runner-up, Season 1
Clay Aiken, runner-up, Season 2
Bo Bice, runner-up, Season 4
David Archuleta, runner-up, Season 7
BONUS VIDEO - It didn't fare much better for the only female to perform it either. Jasmine Trias, 3rd place, Season 3
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