American Idol

It is David versus David in this season's final showdown

David Archuleta

David Archuleta

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And So It Goes

Paula Abdul, or whoever handed her the letter to sign, chose this Billy Joel song for David A.'s first. It's a fastball down the middle for him — a big, hymn-like ballad that he emotes well and doesn't dress up with too many runs. As Simon says, he didn't exactly step outside his comfort zone, but I doubt his voters want him to. David Archuleta _is_ a comfort zone.

by James Poniewozik

Archuleta's second song: With You
Archuleta's third song: Longer

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