"Idol" Wannabes Gag Us with Inspiration

Classic songs have been butchered every week on "American Idol" -- and next week they are taking stabs at the ones that inspire them. Jesus take the wheel!

Until TMZ moles obtain the song list -- and we will -- we've created a song list the wannabes should consider for themselves.

David Archuleta: "Papa Don't Preach" by Madonna
Kristy Lee Cook: "Don't Speak" by No Doubt
Michael Johns: "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport" by Rolf Harris
Brooke White: "Crybaby" by Mariah Carey
David Cook: "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion
Jason Castro: "I Am Not My Hair" by India.Arie
Carly Smithson: "I've Got You Under My Skin" by Frank Sinatra
Syesha Mercado: "Don't Forget About Us" by Mariah Carey

Filed under: TV, Wacky & Weird, American Idol

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31. David A should sing a song to be memorable, like " I did it my way " like Clay Aiken did with Bridge Over Trouble Waters

Posted at 6:49PM on Apr 5th 2008 by Benny

32. ITS so funny TMZ you BUTCHER journalisim every day lol. YOU have HACKS and wannabes that when they get promoted to the NATIONAL ENQUIROR its a step up from your gig TMZ = LOSERS Harvey a LUCY SPILLER YOU never GONNA BE !!

Posted at 7:36PM on Apr 5th 2008 by LUCY SPILLER \\\

33. This is a talented group of contestants. I think AI is great this year. TMZ, you are just getting more and more pathetic. I still can't believe the way you treated the death of Eliott Yamin's mother. And now dissing on a talented group of singers. Your "writers" (if you can actually can them that) are the untalented losers.

Posted at 8:48PM on Apr 5th 2008 by pon79

34. whatever I hate David Archuleta!!! who cares about his dad he needs to go home next!!! his voice annoys the hell out of me, he is not a good singer at all I dont know why Randy Jackson gives him too much credit, I hate Randy Jackson, Simon tells the truth even if its hurtful but Randy he does not know what the hell he is talking about!!! what a loser!!! with a capital L

Posted at 9:51PM on Apr 5th 2008 by Chris Aviles

35. Chris Aviles - you are an idiot. David Archuleta doesn't have to be your favorite, but it is ridiculous to deny that he has talent. He is not even my personal favorite (not quite my style), but I can't deny that the kid is talented and an amazing singer. In case you haven't noticed all of the judges think that he is very talented, not just Randy. I'm sure you are a David Cook fan. I can't help but notice that all of these David Cook people love to bash David Archuleta. I'm sure that's because you know he is going to win. This makes me hate David Cook. Go Brooke and Jason!

Posted at 10:08PM on Apr 5th 2008 by rachel

36. The girls on AI need a fashion makeover. They are the worst dressed group of all times.I

Posted at 10:38PM on Apr 5th 2008 by Dee

37. these are all fake people, they aren't really singing these songs.

Posted at 10:40PM on Apr 5th 2008 by cf

38. David Archuleta needs to get back with his gay fling Phillip Dagget. Daggets bottom boy, i'm sure.

Posted at 11:36PM on Apr 5th 2008 by wonder women

39. Why the cover up on this little gay fling of DAVID ARCHULETA!!!!!!!!!!

Afraid he'll lose his TWENNY girls.

Posted at 11:40PM on Apr 5th 2008 by wonder women

40. OK TMZ guys, you really need to stop with this morbid humor!

David Cook and "My Heart Will Go On"?" that's just over-the-top-gone-bad-sarcastic.

I mean you wouldn't tell Stevie Wonder to sing "See You Again", would you?

Posted at 3:36AM on Apr 6th 2008 by Linda

41. I can't wait to see how Cook will handle Celine Dion's song. I can't wait.

Posted at 9:14AM on Apr 6th 2008 by NJGranny1955

42. Hey, Cook handled everything else ok, MORE THAN OK.

Posted at 9:16AM on Apr 6th 2008 by NJGranny1955

43. question wht do the people that hate TMz so musch spend so much time on the site????????????

Posted at 12:40PM on Apr 6th 2008 by roxxi

44. Having watched every episode thus far, I can say that most nigths a classic has been butchered on this show. This is un characterstic of the show, because I don't remember so many songs poorly executed in past idol as this year.Perhaps the talent is not at the level of American Idols Past.On top of that, this is the bunch with the worst attitude, as most of them talk back on comments made by the judges, when really theys should shut up because most of the time they are on the money. Based on the song choices we are headed towrads a lack lustre evening. Thank God for Idol gives back, it will save the show!!!

Posted at 1:01PM on Apr 6th 2008 by Angelo Zee

45. This is the worst Idol season ever!!! WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON? There were by far better singers during audition. They are really not looking for talent!

Posted at 8:10AM on Apr 7th 2008 by Allison

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