Although considered by some to one of the best songs of all time, "Imagine's" first verse lines about "no heaven" and "no religion" lead others to consider it "anti-God and controversial."

When asked by judge Randy Jackson why he didn�t sing the first verse, David meekly (and innocently?) replied that he liked the last verses better. But several media onlookers, myself included, wondered if David didn't sing the first verse because of his Mormon faith (maybe that theory got blown out of the water, when this video appeared of David singing the complete song on "Good Things Utah" when he was 13).

But my point is this is exactly the kind of unexpected situation that happens in real life for LDS entertainers. You sing the second half of a song you like cause it fits the time constraints and the moment. But then — unexpectedly — your choice takes on a life of its own, perhaps becoming a signature performance and signature song. And then you have to decide whether or not to perform it on tour, on a best-selling CD, etc.

I'm not judging David one way or the other. I'm just trying to give a little context and insight into what he faces as the nation gets to know him right before our eyes.

The other thing I wonder is if all this Mormon stuff gets discussed and analyzed too much — if, like Mitt Romney, David and Brooke might lose the evangelical vote!

If that happens, I guess I�ll have to take a little of the blame.

(Born and raised in Southern California, Quint Randle has been a music journalist and songwriter for more than 25 years; he is now a journalism professor. He has co-written two No. 1 songs in the Christian-Country market and moonlights as a member of the award-winning duo Joshua Creek. He founded Gig Magazine and has written for Mix Magazine, Recording Engineer/Producer and Guitar Player. He also co-authored the book "Making Money Making Music.")