Did Ryan just say tonight is Beatles night???? And did he really say that this was by popular demand??? Whose demand? People who hate life? People who hate me?
But I’m going to grin and bear it and try to get through it. But the Beatles again – seriously?
So Randy starts the show off by yawning … In his head, he’s asking, ‘the Beatles ---again??? Seriously???’
And then I get a call from my mom who asks, ‘Are they doing the Beatles again? I can’t watch this. I’d rather they sing Country.’
Then my sister calls and asks, ‘They’re doing the Beatles again?’
True story.
Anyone out there older than 40, can you please tell me what the appeal is? Cuz as hard as I listen, I don’t get it. What’s the fascination?
And as far as I’m concerned, the only thing worse than listening to the Beatles is listening to other people try and sing the Beatles. And I really feel bad for these kids --they are as connected to the Beatles as Paula Abdul is to her sanity. They just weren't into it. Poor Brooke White --Here Comes the Sun? Looked more like here come the tears. And Simon keeps talking about song choice -- but what are their choices really? It's one monochromatic song after another ... And hearing Amanda try to explain her song choice Blackbird -- you equate it with your musical journey? really? One dude tried to get the sympathy vote by dedicating his awful performance to his "homey who ain't here." And dreadlocked dude didn't even know what the words to his song meant.
I was so looking forward to watching Idol tonight, y'all. But I can’t bear to hear Chickezie sing She Loves You Yeah Yeah -- no. In fact, my ears are bleeding as I type. So instead of spending the next 150 words talking about why I feel the Beatles are soooo overrated and why these performances tonight are soooo underwhelming, I’ll turn my attention to other stuff that was going on in 1964 besides the British Invasion.
Miss Ross and her Supremes asked Where did our love go?
Jan and Dean prophetically sang about Dead Man's Curve
The Civil Rights Act was passed
The phrase "Women's Liberation" was coined
Fashion designer Paco Rabanne sent a Black model walking down a runway for the first time
MLK won the Nobel Peace Prize
I know --can't compare ....
And while I'm whining about how disappointing this Idol season is turning out to be (with the exception of that brief glimmer of hope on 80s night), let me just ask --Kelly Pickler? Really?
Oh What a Night
Oh yes it’s 80s night
And the feeling’s right
Oh yes it’s 80’s night, oh what a night
Oh what a night
I am in 80s music heaven tonight. Sure, I gave my “expert” picks last week, but these guys surpassed my wildest dreams. Phil Collins, George Michael, Luther. It’s like my very own mix tape. Or better yet – a very special episode of Family Ties. You know – the one where Tom Hanks guess stars at Elise Keaton’s alcoholic brother, Ned.
Luke Menard kicked off the show with Wham!’s Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. You know, he could have gargled this song, and I would have been on my feet dancing. And contrary to the judge’s opinion (it’s never a good sign when Randy asks if you had a good time), this IS a fun song.
Shameless Plug #804: Paula “mentions” that she choreographed George Michael’s tour.
David Archaletta made me wish I was half my age tonight… that little boy KILLED Phil Collins’ Another Day in Paradise – and on the piano no less. I mean he worked it. With his cute little argyle sweater… I agree with the judges in theory. You can tell from his explanations of song choices that he’s not as mature as the subject matter he sings about. But who cares? He’s adorable!
Danny Noriega pulled out the vinyl with his rendition of Soft Cell’s Tainted Love. Granted, there was more hair flipping than good singing, but boy, was it fun to watch. Paula complimented his vocals, which isn’t saying much. I had to agree with Simon though, Danny (bless his little heart) is a waste of space in this competition.
David. David. David. (I’m shaking my head while I write this) My boy David Hernandez sang Celine Dion’s It’s All Coming Back to Me Now (which, by the way was originally written for Meatloaf’s Bat Out of Hell CD but was replaced with I’ll Do Anything for Love –another GREAT song –and which wasn’t recorded by Celine until 1996. Isn’t is 80s night?) I digress. My point is that dudes should NOT be allowed to sing Celine Dion, I don’t care how well he sings it (and David SANG it). That’s all I have to say about that. Except he still gets my vote.
Michael Johns rocked out to Simple Minds’ Don’t You Forget About Me. Did that song sound familiar? Head straight to the video store and rent The Breakfast Club (and Pretty in Pink and Sixteen Candles while you’re at it). Do not pass go.
I thought Michael Johns was probably the first guy who picked the right song. Classic 80s yet with just enough edge to let the rocker show his talent. I was impressed. Look for him next week. Sadly, he only knows this song through his “older” sister. Ouch.
Did I mention already that I am LOVING 80s night???
David Cook and Lionel Richie’s Hello. Originally, I picked this song for Luke Menard. But Dave’s rock, contemporary rendition was kinda cool. I was really feeling it. And it was literally a different song. I think he’ll be around for a while.
Shameless Plug #805: Simon was grocery shopping at Whole Foods with Lionel Richie on Sunday.
Jason Castro. Dude, he’s just weird. And his song choice – Hallelujah written by Leonard Cohen -- even weirder. I mean, it’s a pretty song, in a spooky kind of way, but the only reason I even knew that song is it’s on Maimee’s Shrek soundtrack. But the judges loved him, so I’m sure we’ll see the Ivory Rasta next week.
Trivia: Hallelujah has been covered by some 50 artists and bands, including Bob Dylan, Bono and Anthony Michael Hall (of the Breakfast Club fame).
Chikezie Ezie. I’m assuming he’s singing the Luther (RIP) Vandross version of Whitney’s All the Man I Need. True, I pegged him for a Luther song this week, but if he’s in for the next few weeks, I hope he doesn’t fall into the Ruben Studdard trap of ONLY singing Luther. Cause even in the grave, there is only ONE Lutha. BUT – he gets tons of cool points for knowing this song’s musical chronology. And I was a little miffed as Simon hating on Chikezie for singing Luther but giving David a pass for singing Celine. Let’s play fair, Simon.
All in all, the boys shocked the heck out of me. Just a week ago, I had written most of them off as talent-less wannabes. But tonight … tonight, they made a believer out of me, and I don’t want to see any of them go. But if one has to go – my prediction is poor Luke Menard. Just like George Michael’s career after Listen Without Prejudice, Luke’s time is over.
And the feeling’s right
Oh yes it’s 80’s night, oh what a night
Oh what a night
I am in 80s music heaven tonight. Sure, I gave my “expert” picks last week, but these guys surpassed my wildest dreams. Phil Collins, George Michael, Luther. It’s like my very own mix tape. Or better yet – a very special episode of Family Ties. You know – the one where Tom Hanks guess stars at Elise Keaton’s alcoholic brother, Ned.
Luke Menard kicked off the show with Wham!’s Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. You know, he could have gargled this song, and I would have been on my feet dancing. And contrary to the judge’s opinion (it’s never a good sign when Randy asks if you had a good time), this IS a fun song.
Shameless Plug #804: Paula “mentions” that she choreographed George Michael’s tour.
David Archaletta made me wish I was half my age tonight… that little boy KILLED Phil Collins’ Another Day in Paradise – and on the piano no less. I mean he worked it. With his cute little argyle sweater… I agree with the judges in theory. You can tell from his explanations of song choices that he’s not as mature as the subject matter he sings about. But who cares? He’s adorable!
Danny Noriega pulled out the vinyl with his rendition of Soft Cell’s Tainted Love. Granted, there was more hair flipping than good singing, but boy, was it fun to watch. Paula complimented his vocals, which isn’t saying much. I had to agree with Simon though, Danny (bless his little heart) is a waste of space in this competition.
David. David. David. (I’m shaking my head while I write this) My boy David Hernandez sang Celine Dion’s It’s All Coming Back to Me Now (which, by the way was originally written for Meatloaf’s Bat Out of Hell CD but was replaced with I’ll Do Anything for Love –another GREAT song –and which wasn’t recorded by Celine until 1996. Isn’t is 80s night?) I digress. My point is that dudes should NOT be allowed to sing Celine Dion, I don’t care how well he sings it (and David SANG it). That’s all I have to say about that. Except he still gets my vote.
Michael Johns rocked out to Simple Minds’ Don’t You Forget About Me. Did that song sound familiar? Head straight to the video store and rent The Breakfast Club (and Pretty in Pink and Sixteen Candles while you’re at it). Do not pass go.
I thought Michael Johns was probably the first guy who picked the right song. Classic 80s yet with just enough edge to let the rocker show his talent. I was impressed. Look for him next week. Sadly, he only knows this song through his “older” sister. Ouch.
Did I mention already that I am LOVING 80s night???
David Cook and Lionel Richie’s Hello. Originally, I picked this song for Luke Menard. But Dave’s rock, contemporary rendition was kinda cool. I was really feeling it. And it was literally a different song. I think he’ll be around for a while.
Shameless Plug #805: Simon was grocery shopping at Whole Foods with Lionel Richie on Sunday.
Jason Castro. Dude, he’s just weird. And his song choice – Hallelujah written by Leonard Cohen -- even weirder. I mean, it’s a pretty song, in a spooky kind of way, but the only reason I even knew that song is it’s on Maimee’s Shrek soundtrack. But the judges loved him, so I’m sure we’ll see the Ivory Rasta next week.
Trivia: Hallelujah has been covered by some 50 artists and bands, including Bob Dylan, Bono and Anthony Michael Hall (of the Breakfast Club fame).
Chikezie Ezie. I’m assuming he’s singing the Luther (RIP) Vandross version of Whitney’s All the Man I Need. True, I pegged him for a Luther song this week, but if he’s in for the next few weeks, I hope he doesn’t fall into the Ruben Studdard trap of ONLY singing Luther. Cause even in the grave, there is only ONE Lutha. BUT – he gets tons of cool points for knowing this song’s musical chronology. And I was a little miffed as Simon hating on Chikezie for singing Luther but giving David a pass for singing Celine. Let’s play fair, Simon.
All in all, the boys shocked the heck out of me. Just a week ago, I had written most of them off as talent-less wannabes. But tonight … tonight, they made a believer out of me, and I don’t want to see any of them go. But if one has to go – my prediction is poor Luke Menard. Just like George Michael’s career after Listen Without Prejudice, Luke’s time is over.
I Heart the 80s
OK, so all I can really blog about are the 30 minutes of Idol I saw tonight. (I've GOT to get TiVo -- ANTM is awesome this cycle!)
I'll just say I cannot wait until next week when we get to the 80s. These last two weeks have taken all of the Ohhhh! out of Old School. These kids -- most of whom weren't even a thought in their parents' minds in the 70s -- are just having a difficult time picking songs that aren't part of a tired 70s cliche. I love the BeeGees just as much as the next girl, but I'm with Simon -- some of those songs from the 70s were past their prime the minute they were released. I think they'll have a much better go at it next week, considering most songs from the 80s have been sampled in rap songs, so at least they'll be familiar to the contestants. Now anyone who knows me is aware of my love of 80s music. I continue to assert that 1984 (Purple Rain AND Thriller, c'mon!) was the best year for music ever. So if TEREE were picking songs for the contestants, here's what they'd be singing next week:
Carly Smithson (Pat Benetar, Love Is a Battlefield)
Syesha Mercado (Whitney Houston, I Wanna Dance With Somebody)
Brooke White (Madonna, Crazy For You)
Ramiele Malubay (Tina Turner, What's Love Got to Do With It)
Kristy Lee Cook (Taylor Dane, I'll Always Love You)
Amanda Overmyer (Cher, If I Could Turn Back Time)
Alaina Whitaker (Sheena Easton, Morning Train)
Alexandrea Lushington (Kim Wilde, You Keep Me Hanging On)
Kady Malloy (The Bangles, Eternal Flame)
Asia'h Eperson (Bonnie Tyler, Total Eclipse of the Heart)
Chikezie Ezie (Luther Vandross, A House Is Not a Home)
Michael Johns (Elton John, I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues)
Jason Castro (George Harrison, Got My Mind Set on You --he can strum that %$&!? guitar)
Luke Menard (Lionel Richie, Hello)
Robbie Carrico (Bon Jovi, Wanted Dead or Alive)
Danny Noriega (Culture Club, Karma Chameleon)
David Hernandez (George Michael, Careless Whisper or One More Try)
Jason Yeager (Simply Red, Holding Back the Years)
David Cook (Reo Speedwagon, Can't Fight This Feeling Anymore)
David Archuletta (Michael Jackson, Rock With You)
I'll just say I cannot wait until next week when we get to the 80s. These last two weeks have taken all of the Ohhhh! out of Old School. These kids -- most of whom weren't even a thought in their parents' minds in the 70s -- are just having a difficult time picking songs that aren't part of a tired 70s cliche. I love the BeeGees just as much as the next girl, but I'm with Simon -- some of those songs from the 70s were past their prime the minute they were released. I think they'll have a much better go at it next week, considering most songs from the 80s have been sampled in rap songs, so at least they'll be familiar to the contestants. Now anyone who knows me is aware of my love of 80s music. I continue to assert that 1984 (Purple Rain AND Thriller, c'mon!) was the best year for music ever. So if TEREE were picking songs for the contestants, here's what they'd be singing next week:
Carly Smithson (Pat Benetar, Love Is a Battlefield)
Syesha Mercado (Whitney Houston, I Wanna Dance With Somebody)
Brooke White (Madonna, Crazy For You)
Ramiele Malubay (Tina Turner, What's Love Got to Do With It)
Kristy Lee Cook (Taylor Dane, I'll Always Love You)
Amanda Overmyer (Cher, If I Could Turn Back Time)
Alaina Whitaker (Sheena Easton, Morning Train)
Alexandrea Lushington (Kim Wilde, You Keep Me Hanging On)
Kady Malloy (The Bangles, Eternal Flame)
Asia'h Eperson (Bonnie Tyler, Total Eclipse of the Heart)
Chikezie Ezie (Luther Vandross, A House Is Not a Home)
Michael Johns (Elton John, I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues)
Jason Castro (George Harrison, Got My Mind Set on You --he can strum that %$&!? guitar)
Luke Menard (Lionel Richie, Hello)
Robbie Carrico (Bon Jovi, Wanted Dead or Alive)
Danny Noriega (Culture Club, Karma Chameleon)
David Hernandez (George Michael, Careless Whisper or One More Try)
Jason Yeager (Simply Red, Holding Back the Years)
David Cook (Reo Speedwagon, Can't Fight This Feeling Anymore)
David Archuletta (Michael Jackson, Rock With You)
Idol Blues
I never thought I'd say this, but I am bored. BORRRRRR-ED of Idol -- at least tonight's episode. I don't know if it's the song choices or the contestants themselves but tonight, I actually turned it off. In fact, I turned off the television altogether. Michael Johns should definitely "go his own way." And Luke Menard -- he actually belongs to a singing group --an a capella group no less, so I was expecting much more from him. Maybe he should try it next week without the band. But it was Jason Castro and his darn guitar that broke this camel's back ...maybe it was the lack of originality or the fact that he thinks America and the judges are so blind and dumb that we'll see his guitar and forget that this is a singing competition or maybe I'm still reeling from the news that my musical hero (MC is my heroINE) Prince has to have hip replacement.
When Prince was the age of most of these contestants, he had released five albums (including the classic 1999) and had single handedly launched the careers of Morris Day and the Time, Vanity (and her Six) as well as Lisa Coleman and Wendy Melvoin (who-- a bit of trivia here-- wrote the TV show Heroes theme music).
I may be bored, but I'm still hopeful and of course, I'll tune in tomorrow (in between ANTM commercials) to hear the girls prove me wrong.
When Prince was the age of most of these contestants, he had released five albums (including the classic 1999) and had single handedly launched the careers of Morris Day and the Time, Vanity (and her Six) as well as Lisa Coleman and Wendy Melvoin (who-- a bit of trivia here-- wrote the TV show Heroes theme music).
I may be bored, but I'm still hopeful and of course, I'll tune in tomorrow (in between ANTM commercials) to hear the girls prove me wrong.
Introducing ....
In my Idol absence, guest blogger Jeff Otto gives us the run down on Wednesday's "Girls Night Out" ...
#1
Kristy Lee Cook, aka “Amazing Grace,” sounds thin and probably shouldn’t have sold her favorite horse. Very blah. Total karaoke. Perhaps she should be on one of the other shows you are watching cause she isn’t a contender in a singing contest.
#2
Joanne Bordello, who seems to identify herself as “the plus-size model,” didn’t look like a plus-size chick in her very flattering outfit, but didn’t seem like she gave it her all. Left me feeling like there was something missing.
#3 Alaina Whitaker 16 year old who has a real chance based on her performance tonight. She was comfortable and confident and even Simon liked her though he hated “I Love You More Today Than Yesterday” She either lost a sleeve on her shirt or those silly early nineties clothes are coming back
#4 Heavy Metal nurse Amanda Obermyer opened her act doing a cross between beatboxing and scatting which was closer to scat (in the animal kingdom sense) than music Randy and Paula loved her Simon asked if she forgot the words, thus the scatting. Evidently Simon doesn’t listen to much music because this was the second song of the night that he didn’t know. Amanda has a voice and a persona of someone twice her age and was dressed in something out of Edward Scissorhands closet
#5 Amy Davis Got her hair done got a make over and evidently didn’t have time to spend with her singing coach because her version of “where the Boys Are” was horrible - so bad that Laura said “poor girl” upon her conclusion.
#6 Brooke White “The Nanny” Sang “Happy Together” She has a great voice and although she started shaky she quickly recovered and found her groove and was comfortable and happy singing. She finally got some eye makeup and no longer looks like a pink-eyed rabbit. Simon accused her of being too sunny and happy.
#7 Alexandrea White - I was putting Lilly down so I had to rely on Laura for the critique on this one She sand Blood Sweat and Tears’ “Spinning Wheel” In Laura’s words “she was the bomb” Randy thought the same and surprise, surprise, Simon “Didn’t get it”
#8 Katie Malloy contestant number 8 Blonde number 5 sang groovy kind of love and to quote Laura “Blah, Blah, Blah” Randy seemed to agree and it never happened for him. Paula gave her the curse of “You look really pretty, tonight” and Simon said “it was night of the living dead” By the time Simon was done Katie could have killed him with her glare.
#9 Dead daddy's girl Asia’H Epperson did a version of Janis Joplin’s “Take another piece of my Heart” It was her own and she rocked it out. It was Simon’s favorite of the night and the other two agreed.
#10 Oh the misery of a slow song and too much drama “You Don’t have to Say you Love Me” by Ramiele did not do her big voice justice. Randy and Paula disagreed with me (the nerve) and poor Asia’H was dethroned as the night’s best just one singer later, by Simon.
#11 Shyeshs Mercado did “Tobacco Road “ and she has some pipes but it wasn’t the best song choice. She was praised for her consistency by all three and she didn’t do her best but has nothing to worry about.
#12 Tattooed Carley Smithson from Ireland did a strong lounge act performance of a lame song. She did a good job Randy declared her the best of two nights Paula loved her and Simon dissed her hard. Song too old performance too cabaret and basically said her talent was wasted and likened her to Kellie and Fantasia
Overall the guys were a better show and at 8:35 we were ready for the thing to be done. We still had two to go . Have you noticed that they all have the same color teeth? Laura suspects a group teeth whitening notes
#1
Kristy Lee Cook, aka “Amazing Grace,” sounds thin and probably shouldn’t have sold her favorite horse. Very blah. Total karaoke. Perhaps she should be on one of the other shows you are watching cause she isn’t a contender in a singing contest.
#2
Joanne Bordello, who seems to identify herself as “the plus-size model,” didn’t look like a plus-size chick in her very flattering outfit, but didn’t seem like she gave it her all. Left me feeling like there was something missing.
#3 Alaina Whitaker 16 year old who has a real chance based on her performance tonight. She was comfortable and confident and even Simon liked her though he hated “I Love You More Today Than Yesterday” She either lost a sleeve on her shirt or those silly early nineties clothes are coming back
#4 Heavy Metal nurse Amanda Obermyer opened her act doing a cross between beatboxing and scatting which was closer to scat (in the animal kingdom sense) than music Randy and Paula loved her Simon asked if she forgot the words, thus the scatting. Evidently Simon doesn’t listen to much music because this was the second song of the night that he didn’t know. Amanda has a voice and a persona of someone twice her age and was dressed in something out of Edward Scissorhands closet
#5 Amy Davis Got her hair done got a make over and evidently didn’t have time to spend with her singing coach because her version of “where the Boys Are” was horrible - so bad that Laura said “poor girl” upon her conclusion.
#6 Brooke White “The Nanny” Sang “Happy Together” She has a great voice and although she started shaky she quickly recovered and found her groove and was comfortable and happy singing. She finally got some eye makeup and no longer looks like a pink-eyed rabbit. Simon accused her of being too sunny and happy.
#7 Alexandrea White - I was putting Lilly down so I had to rely on Laura for the critique on this one She sand Blood Sweat and Tears’ “Spinning Wheel” In Laura’s words “she was the bomb” Randy thought the same and surprise, surprise, Simon “Didn’t get it”
#8 Katie Malloy contestant number 8 Blonde number 5 sang groovy kind of love and to quote Laura “Blah, Blah, Blah” Randy seemed to agree and it never happened for him. Paula gave her the curse of “You look really pretty, tonight” and Simon said “it was night of the living dead” By the time Simon was done Katie could have killed him with her glare.
#9 Dead daddy's girl Asia’H Epperson did a version of Janis Joplin’s “Take another piece of my Heart” It was her own and she rocked it out. It was Simon’s favorite of the night and the other two agreed.
#10 Oh the misery of a slow song and too much drama “You Don’t have to Say you Love Me” by Ramiele did not do her big voice justice. Randy and Paula disagreed with me (the nerve) and poor Asia’H was dethroned as the night’s best just one singer later, by Simon.
#11 Shyeshs Mercado did “Tobacco Road “ and she has some pipes but it wasn’t the best song choice. She was praised for her consistency by all three and she didn’t do her best but has nothing to worry about.
#12 Tattooed Carley Smithson from Ireland did a strong lounge act performance of a lame song. She did a good job Randy declared her the best of two nights Paula loved her and Simon dissed her hard. Song too old performance too cabaret and basically said her talent was wasted and likened her to Kellie and Fantasia
Overall the guys were a better show and at 8:35 we were ready for the thing to be done. We still had two to go . Have you noticed that they all have the same color teeth? Laura suspects a group teeth whitening notes
Boy Crazy
It’s 60s week on Idol as America gets to whittle down the 24 to 12. The boys are up first, followed by the girls on Wednesday and the results show on Thursday. For Idol newcomers, this will go on for the next three weeks and then it’ll go to Tuesday and Wednesday only.
OK, now that that’s settled, here are the high and low notes of the night.
David Hernandez (my Elliott Yamin) started the show off right with a very contemporary rendition of Wilson Pickett’s “In the Midnight Hour.” He is definitely one to watch … or at least I like watching him.
Chikezie Chikezie … not so easy, huh bruh? His orange suit was off the chain, although my man shudna been throwin ‘bows at Simon for dissin’ his duds. Lose a little weight and bruhman gets much ‘tude.
Translation: While Mr. Ezie looked handsome in his suit, his poor singing left him vulnerable to Simon’s criticisms. Consequently, Mr. Ezie was in no position to trade insults with Mr. Cowell.
David Cook. Chris Daughtry anyone? (without as much talent)
I have to go back to Chikezie. I mean who does he think he is to start picking fights with the judges on the FIRST night???? No home training. But then when your parents look like Rog and Mama from What’s Happening …
I thought I was going to have to take a Tylenol PM to get to sleep tonight, but then Jason Yeager sang Moon River and I was out… And was it my imagination or did Simon call him David? Geez, was his performance that forgettable?
Little David Archuleta is so Menudo cute. Doesn’t he look like a young Ricky Martin? And his You Better Shop Around was just too adorable for words. So no more –words, that is.
If you haven’t guessed, Danny Noriega is this season’s Sanjiya. He’s a crowd pleaser (more show than talent) and his super cool hairstyle will win him points with the teenage girls who make up the majority of voters. Simon called his performance grotesque … $10 says he’ll be in the top 12.
Programming note: I missed the second half putting the youngun to bed, so somebody feel free to fill me in.
OK, now that that’s settled, here are the high and low notes of the night.
David Hernandez (my Elliott Yamin) started the show off right with a very contemporary rendition of Wilson Pickett’s “In the Midnight Hour.” He is definitely one to watch … or at least I like watching him.
Chikezie Chikezie … not so easy, huh bruh? His orange suit was off the chain, although my man shudna been throwin ‘bows at Simon for dissin’ his duds. Lose a little weight and bruhman gets much ‘tude.
Translation: While Mr. Ezie looked handsome in his suit, his poor singing left him vulnerable to Simon’s criticisms. Consequently, Mr. Ezie was in no position to trade insults with Mr. Cowell.
David Cook. Chris Daughtry anyone? (without as much talent)
I have to go back to Chikezie. I mean who does he think he is to start picking fights with the judges on the FIRST night???? No home training. But then when your parents look like Rog and Mama from What’s Happening …
I thought I was going to have to take a Tylenol PM to get to sleep tonight, but then Jason Yeager sang Moon River and I was out… And was it my imagination or did Simon call him David? Geez, was his performance that forgettable?
Little David Archuleta is so Menudo cute. Doesn’t he look like a young Ricky Martin? And his You Better Shop Around was just too adorable for words. So no more –words, that is.
If you haven’t guessed, Danny Noriega is this season’s Sanjiya. He’s a crowd pleaser (more show than talent) and his super cool hairstyle will win him points with the teenage girls who make up the majority of voters. Simon called his performance grotesque … $10 says he’ll be in the top 12.
Programming note: I missed the second half putting the youngun to bed, so somebody feel free to fill me in.
Same Ol’ Idol
The first cut always evokes mixed feelings. It’s exciting because we feel like we’ve made our way through the coalmine that is the first three weeks of auditions to find those true diamonds in the rough. But on the other hand, some of those diamonds – at least the ones the judges say are gems -- still look suspiciously like lumps of coal. And that’s when the disappointment sets in. I always wonder what percentage is pipes and what percentage is purely physical.
What can you do? For every Carly Smithson, there’s bound to be a Kristy Lee Cook. No offense, but she’s no Carrie Underwood. And what about the dudes? Danny the rocker? Really? Of course, that’s always been my least favorite thing about the Idols of the past three years –the need for the contest to pair an equal number of boys with girls. It never fails that the girls are infinitely more talented than the guys (sorry y’all but you know I’m right), and it always KILLS me to see a talented girl get booted for well, we all remember the Sanjiya debacle. But then there’s David Hernandez, my Elliott Yamin-in-the-making. He made it through. And that makes up for a lot.
OK, So who thinks Josiah Leming was robbed? He’s got this weird Adam Duritz nasal twang going. I like it.
OK, new question. Who thinks Josiah will end up stalking one or more of the judges?
OK, last question. Who thinks Josiah probably rode the short bus to Hamblen County Alternative School?
Well despite my disappointment that we won’t get to see Josiah cry every Wednesday for another two months (I mean, they kicked Ricky, the resident crier, off Project Runway. Where’s the love???), I am still anxiously awaiting all that Season 7 has to offer.
What can you do? For every Carly Smithson, there’s bound to be a Kristy Lee Cook. No offense, but she’s no Carrie Underwood. And what about the dudes? Danny the rocker? Really? Of course, that’s always been my least favorite thing about the Idols of the past three years –the need for the contest to pair an equal number of boys with girls. It never fails that the girls are infinitely more talented than the guys (sorry y’all but you know I’m right), and it always KILLS me to see a talented girl get booted for well, we all remember the Sanjiya debacle. But then there’s David Hernandez, my Elliott Yamin-in-the-making. He made it through. And that makes up for a lot.
OK, So who thinks Josiah Leming was robbed? He’s got this weird Adam Duritz nasal twang going. I like it.
OK, new question. Who thinks Josiah will end up stalking one or more of the judges?
OK, last question. Who thinks Josiah probably rode the short bus to Hamblen County Alternative School?
Well despite my disappointment that we won’t get to see Josiah cry every Wednesday for another two months (I mean, they kicked Ricky, the resident crier, off Project Runway. Where’s the love???), I am still anxiously awaiting all that Season 7 has to offer.
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