Guide Note

American Idol contestant David Archuleta performed the song "We Can Work It Out" on the March 11, 2008 episode of the hit televised singing competition. The Beatles originally released it on a double A side single with "Day Tripper" on December 3, 1965.

Fast Facts

1. Performance Date: March 11, 2008
2. Show: American Idol
3. Network: FOX
4. Song: "We Can Work It Out"
5. Songwriters: John Lennon and Paul McCartney
6. Original Release: Double A side single with "Day Tripper"
7. Release Date: December 3, 1965
8. Theme night: The Beatles

1. Randy: It was not on point. It was not his vibe. It felt forced and it didn't quite work out.
2. Paula: It wasn't his best week but he's a front runner.
3. Simon: Simon said it was a mess. He didn't feel he should have done the Stevie Wonder version. He said it was his weakest performance so far.