Friday Apr 20

Todays news links:

http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=2124&cp=8#comment-63492

‘Idol’ winner Hicks minds his manners
Singer takes sunny view of current tour

Over the phone, Taylor Hicks comes across as someone who’s as careful and determinedly upbeat with his comments as a politician on the stump.

Asked about his current tour, which lands at the Royal Oak Music Theatre on Sunday, he offers this: “It’s been grueling, but it’s been rewarding, too, to see all the fans.”….

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070420/ENT04/704200425/1039/ENT

And for his farewell: Take that, Howard Stern

Poor Howard Stern à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  what’s he going to rail against now that it’s bye-bye-ah Sanjaya?

At least the longshot “American Idol” wannabe Sanjaya Malakar went out Wednesday night with flair, flair, flair, tweaking a line in his teary-eyed farewell version of “Something to Talk About” as a parting shot to Stern and the rest of the Sanjaya-naysayers, crooning that they’ll now have “something to talk about, besides hair, hair, hair.”…

http://www.calendarlive.com/music/cl-et-idolbanter20apr20,0,1723467.story?coll=cl-music

Fundraisers ensure Kiefer wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t be forgotten

…A perk for 5K participants only will be a free post-race concert by Then Again, the local band featuring Gina Glocksen, the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  contestant from Naperville…

http://www.dailyherald.com/localsports/story.asp?id=303977

Sanjaya Malakar: Big primpin’ no more
The controversial contestant bids a sad farewell to ‘Idol’ but believes he won some real fans.

AND so it ends.

The Sanjaya saga, destined to go down in “American Idol” history as one of the show’s great subplots, has run its course. Sanjaya Malakar will forever stand alongside such storied also-rans as Kellie Pickler, Constantine Maroulis and Carmen Rasmusen. But the fantasy that this hula-dancing 17-year-old could topple the “American Idol” industrial complex is over and dead…

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/business/la-et-idoltracker20apr20,1,6037759.story?coll=la-headlines-business-enter

Always active, involved
St. Charles man à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹lived the American dreamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢

…Several of Huntà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s children and grandchildren went on to study and perform music à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  a passion Greg Hunt said his father encouraged.

Among them are son Jeff, who founded the St. Charles Singers, and granddaughter Leslie Hunt, who has written and recorded music as well as competed this season on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  television show…

http://www.dailyherald.com/news/kanestory.asp?id=304161&cc=k&tc=&t=

New CD reviews
Lavigne’s ‘Best’ isn’t really
Weak songs hurt country-rocker Covington

…Bucky Covington

Bucky Covington’s image on “American Idol” last year was “the Southern rocker,” but there’s pretty much only one place for Southern rockers to go for a career these days.
So we’re now presented with Bucky Covington, country singer, with a healthy chunk of rock thrown in (as with many modern country albums). He acquits himself ably in the singing department, with an appealing husky edge to his voice.
But despite blistering lead guitar that nearly salvages some routine rockers, the songs — full of stock bucolic images and far more nostalgia than you’d expect, or want, from a twentysomething artist — are the weak link overall.
Avishai Cohen

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070420/ENTERTAINMENT04/704200324/1005/ENTERTAINMENT

Sanjaya: ‘I’m Hiring a Bodyguard’

After enduring weeks of Simon Cowell’s jabs, worldwide hair phenomenon Sanjaya Malakar was finally voted off American Idol Wednesday night. Rather than hide his feelings behind that winning smile, Malakar instead let fly during a tearful farewell to the remaining six. The next-day, the 17-year-old opened up to reporters about Simon, his hair, hiring a bodyguard and more….

http://www.people.com/people/package/americanidol2007/article/0,,20007868_20035911,00.html

Brian McCollum’s music weekend

Taylor Hicks

“American Idol” runner-up Chris Daughtry has already proved far more viable in the real-world music biz than this Georgia pap-soul crooner, whose championship status on TV doesn’t appear to be translating to longevity on the record charts. While Daughtry’s record rolls strong in the top 10 — the year’s best-seller behind Norah Jones — Hicks’ album has plummeted out of the top 200. Still, like any of the “Idol” stars, Hicks retains an intensely devoted fraternity of fans; they’ll surely arrive with enthusiasm to spare for his first Detroit-area appearance…

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070420/COL18/704200376/1039/ENT

SHARON REPLACES BRANDY ON ‘TALENT’

…Cowell, also a judge on “American Idol,” is the executive producer of the NBC talent show. He was forced to ditch Norwood because the pop star may face vehicular manslaughter charges and a possible trial…

http://www.nypost.com/seven/04202007/tv/sharon_replaces_brandy_on_talent_tv_don_kaplan.htm

Taylor Hicks’ ‘Soul Patrol’ cruises into Royal Oak

Don’t look to Taylor Hicks for dish on the current season of “American Idol,” or his thoughts on the Sanjaya phenomenon.

The gray-maned season 5 “Idol” champ has been hunkered down on his tour bus and hasn’t caught up with the current happenings on America’s No. 1 television show, which launched him into the spotlight last year……

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070420/ENT01/704200377/1033

The Bucky Stops Here

Where: Wal-Mart, 3725 Ramsey St.

These days, Bucky Covingtonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s life is filled with publicity interviews, performances on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Jimmy Kimmel Live!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and walks along the red carpet. He even has a fan club called à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Bucky Nation.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ …

http://www.fayobserver.com/article?id=260220

Irmo à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idol,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ a shorter Stretch, jazzy drama

SLIGH-DING IN:à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  finalist Chris Sligh didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t make it home safely on the TV singing competition that has been hijacked by Sanjaya-love. But Sligh still has a singing career, and he will perform at the East Lake Community Church in Irmo at 7 tonight. Sligh, a Greenville native, will be fronting his band Halfpast Forever, we were told by Kelly Nash, a co-host of WNOK-FM 104.7à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The Morning Rush.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  The church is at 10057 Broad River Road,…

http://www.thestate.com/106/story/41021.html

Sanjaya’s career: What’s next?

American Idol’s latest outcast à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  and arguably the biggest cultural phenomenon to evolve from the Idol stage à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  is looking for work.
When it comes to the marvel that is Sanjaya Malakar, “I don’t think we’ve seen another character like him in American Idol history,” says Phil Gallo, associate editor at Variety…

How about High School Musical 3? Gallo suggests. “If he was surrounded by a lot of other singers, maybe he wouldn’t embarrass himself.”…

http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2007-04-19-sanjaya-future_N.htm

The name Sanjaya Malakar could be around to stay

One day after Sanjaya Malakar finally got voted off American Idol, television and consumer experts say Sanaya could be a cash cow! Simply put, if he is willing to make an ass of himself on TV in other capacities; then Sanjaya could make some money and gain some success…

http://gaysocialites.com/2007/04/the_name_sanjaya_malakar_could.html

Woodstock firsts return to Bethel

…Other musicians on that bill include “American Idol” contestant Kellie Pickler and country singers Taylor Swift and Jack Ingram…

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070420/NEWS/704200345/-1/NEWS

Hair he comes, Boston: Sanjaya wants to go to Berklee

Our national nightmare may be over, but Bostonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s could be just beginning: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢sà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Sanjaya Malakar wants to attend Berklee College of Music…

http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=195740&srvc=home

FROM THE NEWS DESK: More On Baldwin, NBC’s Internal Debate & Clay Aiken

AIKEN-AIDE: We have not seen Clay Aiken much since his days on the “American Idol” stage, but he has quietly been working as a UNICEF Ambassador since 2004. Today we heard that Clay was visiting women and children in Afghanistan on his first trip to the country. He spent five days traveling in the central region and focused his trip on education. He also visited clinics where he administered a polio vaccine to a newborn baby. While there he launched a campaign to raise $100,000 in 10 days to support UNICEF’s lifesaving programs in Afghanistan and topped it in the first 7 days with $139,778.

http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah4964.shtml

For The Record: Quick News On Cam’ron, Simon Cowell, Kelly Clarkson, Harry Potter, Spider-Man, Shawnna & More
Cam’ron won’t cooperate with police; Clarkson defends Cowell; portions of ‘Order of the Phoenix’ converted into 3-D.

…Simon Cowell is “blunt, but not disrespectful,” Kelly Clarkson told “Extra” on Wednesday, after the entertainment show asked her to weigh in on allegations that the “American Idol” judge made light of the Virginia Tech tragedy on the show. “He would never do anything like that.” …

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1557557/20070419/cam_ron.jhtml

Journalists invite Malakar for dinner

Sanjaya Malakar, the recently dispatched American Idol contestant, has been invited for the White House Correspondentsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Association Dinner…

http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=32e33782-b1cc-40e9-bf91-666d628e93dd&

Are the Fanjayas a danger?

Sanjaya Malakar apparently believes his 15 minutes are not up…

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-0704190682apr20,1,3161779.story?coll=chi-newsnationworld-hed

Todayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s highlights

…à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Live With Regis and Kellyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ Guest co-host Donald Trump; Garry Shandling; Taylor Hicks performs. 9 a.m. on WISE, Channel 33…

http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/living/17108433.htm

I have a very busy weekend, so it’s doubtful that I’ll have time to post news links.

Have a wonderful weekend LisaB. And as always, thanks for all the great links!

Morning, everyone!

Just to clear something up from the end of yesterday’s thread: If I Can Dream was written for Elvis for the ’68 Comeback Special. Sinatra recorded it, but it was not his song.

Although the revitalized classics form the heart of the show, its unquestionable highlight comes courtesy of a new song written by composer W. Earl Brown. Inspired by an emotional conversation Binder had with Presley in the wake of Robert Kennedy’s assassination, the director commissioned Brown to come up with a reflective, soulful composition that not only crystallized the feelings of its singer, but also incorporated the mood of a country in the midst of one of its most turbulent years in history. Moved to such a point that the performer asked the songwriter to play his new pride-and-joy numerous times prior to the recording session, If I Can Dream became an unforgettable coda for the special, as Presley’s passionate plea for “peace and understanding” resulted in what may very well be his greatest vocal performance, and a song that remains just as relevant 36 summers later.

http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/reviews/dvd_review_68_comeback_special.shtml

ETA: Oops! I may have read last night’s post incorrectly. Oh well……still think this is interesting since it appears the song will be featured next week.

Bobbi, someone also posted a youtube of Elvis singing “My Way”. I didn’t read the thread that closely, but maybe they were referring to that song as being Sinatra’s?

You rock Lisa!! I’ll probably be able to post a few links….nothing as good as yours though

The most important Saturday link is, of course, Dave White from the Advocate. Especially this week! I would post it in the am however, I hope to be sound asleep at “posting time” after a night in NY at the Beacon Theater!

Thanks Lisa B! Have a great weekend.

Good morning everybody. I’m off to see Taylor at the Beacon Theater tonight! And I get to see jersey, Sexygirl and Metta again and meet SpenserJ and hopefully some other MJers. I can’t wait!

AND! It’s going to be warm-ish today for the first time in weeks!

Have a great day!

:cool2_tb:

For Dave White just go to:

http://advocate.com/

His article link will be on the front page.

Thanks Lisa!

I’ll make sure the threads are up on time next week! .

Bobbi, someone also posted a youtube of Elvis singing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“My Wayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t read the thread that closely, but maybe they were referring to that song as being Sinatraà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s?

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I posted My Way for Radname last night.. I know it was Sinatra’s song, but Elvis also covered it.
The link I posted for Radname was his last televised concert in June of 77′ before he died six weeks later in August.

BTW…..Good morning everyone.
Lisa B have a good weekend…

Bobbi, someone also posted a youtube of Elvis singing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“My Wayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t read the thread that closely, but maybe they were referring to that song as being Sinatraà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s?

Yup! That’s what I realized when I went back, jersey.

MaryS: I get to see jersey, Sexygirl and Metta again and meet SpenserJ and hopefully some other MJers.

No JJ? No a$$-kicking? What happened? Sorry for my ignorance, but I’ve been busy recently and have not been up-to-date in reading the blog or chatting. :-/ Is JJ alright?

No JJ? No a$$-kicking? What happened? Sorry for my ignorance, but Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve been busy recently and have not been up-to-date in reading the blog or chatting. :-/ Is JJ alright?

Hi Purple. I’m not sure what the status of the a$$kicking is but I do hope to meet JJ tonight.

Thanks, Lisa B. Have a great weekend.

Those of you going to the Taylorized Beacon. Jellus me!!!

Have a grand time in a Grand Theater!

Thanks so much, Lisa! I had forgotten Taylor would be on Regis and Kelly this morning.

Good morning everyone..It’s Taylor day in NYC..

Here’s hoping Mr. Brian McCollum is not reviewing Taylor’s concert. Someone forgot to tell him that the competition is over and he can talk about Taylor without spending half his paragraph talking about Chris. I now know how Ruben fans feel..

Hi MaryS, Jersey, Metta, Spenser, and JJ. Looking forward to hooking up with the old and new faces tonight..

Good morning, all.

Just wanted to wish those MJers who will be attending Taylor’s concert at the Beacon a great time. For the sake of posterity, someone please get the a$$ kicking on video.

db Apr 20th, 2007 at 8:58 am

For the sake of posterity, someone please get the a$$ kicking on video.

Amen! After hearing about it for months, I want visual proof that it happened. :lol_tb:

Lisa B,
THANKS so much for all the great news!!
I’m a Gray Charles orphan, and have found this is the best
place for Taylor news. I also like hearing what all the others are up to. I LOVE Taylor, but really like many of the other idols also.

Have fun all you lucky peeps who get to see Tay tonight in NYC!!! I’ve only seen him 3 times so far and can’t wait for my next time in VEGAS!!

My guy sounded a bit hoarse but he was good.

I thought he compensated really well, sexy. Wonder what he’ll do for the encore?

For the sake of posterity, someone please get the a$$ kicking on video.

Is videotaping allowed at the legendary Beacon ?

Most of the shows I’ve been to in the city itself don’t allow taping.

But if allowed… one request please — if Taylor hunkers down and sings a slow, passionate song like SOMEHOW or THE FALL, please, please — DON’T SCREAM ( like the fans did in Birmingham when he did MY HOME’s IN ALABAMA ). Videotape it and if possible — share it with the world on the Tube or the Fish.

Thanks.

Taylor sang JTFTW and will be singing one more song in a few minutes.

Taylor sang JTFTW and will be singing one more song in a few minutes.

I said this before and will say this again — the 2 times I heard him sing JTFTW live on TV ( Ellen and Dr. Phil ) were not as good as the recorded version which was superb. How did it sound this time ?

Dammit all to hell…I totally forgot he was on. Do you think someone will put up the video?

Have a great weekend, LisaB!

Haley Scarnato to Sue Blake Lewis Over American Idol Shorts Stitch-up

Hollywood, CA: Ousted American Idol contestant Haley Scarnato, who almost became famous for her ever-decreasing clothing as the show progressed, is to sue fellow contestant Blake Lewis for allegedly sabotaging her chances by deliberately mis-stitching her shorts.

http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s4i17372

Heh.

BTW, Here are some blurbs I read in the Papers regarding Taylor’s upcoming concerts …

THE NEW YORK TIMES :

TAYLOR HICKS (Tonight) à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  has sent many singers into the shark tank of Top 40 radio, but this smoky-voiced Alabama crooner, who has more in common with Michael McDonald than with Kelly Clarkson, heads in the direction of buttery soul. At 8, Beacon Theater, beacontheatrenyc.com

And then we have this from the Rialto (Chicago) :

http://www.nwherald.com/articles/2007/04/20/lifestyle/music/doc46284782d81f3205454355.txt

Taylor Hicks, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. $29.50-$36.50 at (312) 559-1212 or http://www.ticketmaster.com.

Taylor Hicks may have won à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idol,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  but he has yet to capture Americaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s ear. His debut album has been eclipsed by discs from season five losers Chris Daughtry and Elliot Yamin. Perhaps its more fun to watch a former bar band singer bust his awkward moves for free on television than pay 30 bucks for the privilege to see Hicks in a classy theater.

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NOTICE HOW THESE BLURBERS HAVE TO FAN THE AI FAN WAR FLAMES AGAIN BY MENTIONING DAUGHTRY’s ALBUM AND ELLIOT’s SALES and then inaccurately stating that Eliott’s sales have eclipsed Taylor’s in number.

In effect the Rialto blurb is telling people not to waste their money on Taylor’s concert. Is this advertising or advocacy ?

TSK TSK TSK…

Taylor sang JTFTW better than he has previously on TV (IMO), and sang The Maze as a follow-up (but got cut off after the first verse and chorus). The Maze sounded quite nice although I think he sang the wrong lyrics. lol

Taylor looks great and didn’t have to spend any time in the chair answering Kelly’s inane questions. They pimped his book and sort of tangentially mentioned that he’s on tour.

Donald Trump says on the Regis and Kelly show that his daughter Ivanka is a fan of Taylor Hicks.

BTW, if anyone watches WWF, did Donald’s wrestler beat Vince Mcmahon’s in the Battle of the Billionaires ? I guess his did because he still got his horrible hair ( the loser shaves his hair ).

And why oh why did Taylor have to sing THE MAZE instead of THE RIGHT PLACE ? But then, he got cut off.

He sounded pretty good, I thought. Did some interesting syncopation with some of the words. It’s still not my favorite song to hear him sing live, but hey, he’s on TV, so who’s complaining?

I love how Kelly thought all the applause was for Donald Trump being a co-host. Is she daft or what?

LBB, not to many live songs sound like the actual cd singles.

If this person is going to take cheap swipes at Taylor wouldn’t it make sense to get the facts straight. And I thought only the fans were obsessed with their favorites..

And why oh why did Taylor have to sing THE MAZE instead of THE RIGHT PLACE ? But then, he got cut off.

Because he just got though singing a ballad. Two ballads in a row..Nope, not a good thing..

Saw Taylor on R&K. I thought he looked particularly good…slimmed down,good hair. I agree, that I would have liked to have heard “The Right Place”. It seems that JTFTW would sound better live in concert.

Does the Boogie usually put videos of appearances up? Where can I find it?

I’m stressin’ here!! :sad_tb:

Gypsee will most likely have the videos up on her site — taylormadeonline.org.

Thanks, Paula. Hope so. I’m such a dumbass. :doh_tb: :wallbash_tb:

SOOOOOO infuriating! My local channel that carries R & K have preempted two shows this year. See if you can guess which two?

Correct! Both of the ones Taylor has been on.

AAAAaaaaaargh!!

I will check Gypsee’s later.

I love how Kelly thought all the applause was for Donald Trump being a co-host. Is she daft or what?

She says the same kind of thing to everyone filling in for Regis. Just being gracious.

You call it gracious, Bobbi, and I call it stroking Donald’s gigantic ego. Either way, I don’t enjoy her insincerity. The Clay (hand over mouth) incident was the end for me. I never missed the show until then. Now, I watch Bill Hemmer and his smart lawyer co-host on FOX instead.

Here are the vids of Tay’s appearance on Regis & Kelly this morning
Just To Feel That Way and The Maze. As mentioned earlier, The Maze was cut-off.

Enjoy!

Is JJ alright?

She won’t be after tonight.

Thanks, BigTay!!

JTFTW, meh, but man, does he look great!! The Maze sounded really good. I’m ready to ditch JTFTW and move on the the next single.

And LMAO at the Donald’s intro to The Maze. His hands were doing all kinds of crazy things. Reminded me of Will Ferrell in Talladega Nights doing his first interview, “I don’t know what to do with my hands…”.

Metta Apr 20th, 2007 at 11:13 am

She wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t be after tonight.

I love confident women :clap_tb:

LOL Taylor did mess up the words but you would never know it. Melanie stayed right with him. And he had harmonica in hand, too bad it got cut off.

Metta, have a GREAT time tonight. It’s actually warm in NY today.

Of course the computer I’m on has video but no audio. Guess I’ll have to wait til I get back home to hear these performances. Wonder if The Maze is the next single?

This is the 3rd time I’ve seen Taylor do JTFTW on TV and …. nope, didn’t work for me.

It’s like the recorded version of Georgia…. somehow the magic is gone when translated to another medium. Taylor has never duplicated his magical IYT version of Georgia ANYWHERE. This seems to be true for JTFTW as well.

Thanks, Debbi!

Thanks, Big Tay! :thumbup_tb:

LOVED the Maze! The music was funky and Taylor’s voice makes the lyrics more substantial. I wish I could have heard the whole thing.

Hi everyone. Popping in to say hello. I’m going to the bell tower close to work at noon for our moment of silence for the tragedy at Va Tech. I’m all decked out in my burnt orange and maroon – normally these clothes are reserved for Tech football games.
Thanks to all of you for being so kind and supportive to me this week. I haven’t had my first cry free day yet but hope it’s coming soon. The memorial service for our local guy that was killed is tonight. There’s a rumor circluating that Elliott may be doing a benefit concert for the families. I hope that’s true. Take care everyone… Talk to you soon.

BigTayFan…………..thanks for posting that vid of Taylor on R&K. I just don’t like that song so much and will also be glad when its retired. It is just strange. But Taylor looked good and The Maze sounded better.
Watched Bucky on Jimmy Kimmel last night. His voice sounded really strained. He looked really cute though with that purdy hair. And Sanjaya was on Leno and did a good job in the interview with Jack Black giving him encouragement. He is Indian and Italian so that perked Jay up. I just heard a backstory on Sanjaya on the radio awhile ago that I had not heard……….maybe some of you have……….that when he was four, his dad entered a Hare Krishna community and left the family to subsist on $500 a month for awhile, before getting a job and coming back to the family. Then the DJ said that Sanjaya’s mom is liviing with a guitar player in Hollywood right now.

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Popping in to say hello. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m going to the bell tower close to work at noon for our moment of silence for the tragedy at Va Tech.

Really sorry for everyone at the school. Hope this doesn’t happen again.

Latest news is the psycho gunman, Cho, actually mimicked what he did based on two violent Korean films he watched. The videos he sent mimicked the mannerisms of psychos in the movies.

I actually thought JTFTW sounded pretty darn good on R&K but I do hope his next single is a more “rockin” one, maybe Soul Thing or Runaround. I voted for Heaven Knows on Grays when voting for the single. Of course JTFTW had the highest votes and I think Tay really pays attention to his fan-base, although I know there were other more important factors in choosing the single.

And does this guy just get “HOTTER” by the day or what???

Lu, I know it will take alot of grieving and healing for all of you, so will just pray that everyone will heal and give each other great support. The whole country holds you in our arms!

And does this guy just get à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“HOTTERà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  by the day or what???

I haven’t really paid much attention to that aspect of him but, today, daaaaaanggggg! *smears self in chocolate cake and crawls on his tour bus* It is cake he likes right? I’m sure not going to roll around in turnip greens.

Lu, *hugs you tight* I wiped the cake off first.

LU- sorry to hear about that sometimes a good cry helps out.

Oh about the benefit w/ Elliot not a really good idea on some levels. Just leave them alone and let them grieve all the need is the media saying so and so from idol cares.

Cheese ~ “Taylor sang JTFTW better than he has previously on TV (IMO),”

I was thinking it wasn’t nearly as good as it was on Ellen, but probably better than on Dr. Phil (because of the sound problems there). I thought he was excellent singing JTFTW on Ellen, but didn’t like the way he sang it this morning on Regis & Kelly. Different strokes for different folks, I understand.

But he LOOKED WONDERFUL!!

This is my last post on the Virginia Tech Massacre ( is promise )… just to show how disturbed people sometimes tend to confuse what they see on films with reality :

http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272612811.shtml

Cho Seung-Hui & Oldboy: Killer May Have Re-Enacted Violent Film

Police investigating the Virginia Tech killings are looking at whether Cho Seung-Hui was copying parts of a violent film titled ‘Oldboy’ when he murdered 32 people and killed himself in a massacre earlier this week. “Oldboy,” from the respected director Chan-woo Park, is about a man unjustly imprisoned for 15 years. After escaping, he goes on a rampage against his captor. In one scene, he dispatches more than a dozen henchmen with the aid of a hammer, reports the Associated Press….

{{{{Lu}}}}

I didn’t know about the bells, but I was fortunate enough to step outside to the courtyard at work and heard them (you must be real close by). They were beautiful. :cry_wp:

At the vigil in the Fan on Monday, a young man got up to speak and said one of the wisest things I’ve heard: “Pain doesn’t get the last word.” (Of course, who knows how long Pain intends keep yapping.)

Thanks for the well-wishes, y’all. All Hokies appreciate it more than we can even begin to say…

Thanks BigTay! I thought Taylor sounded great!

You guys know I’m new….but I just went and watched the finale from last year…..and I have tears! What a great person Mr. Hicks is….seriously…he’s awesome.

Lu, am thinking about you – I watch the news and see the pain on all those faces and it just breaks my heart for everyone. I can’t even begin to understand how someone could do something like the killer did……

steve-o-meter, I’m so glad you watched! That is the first finale that I have rewatched a few times. It just felt good! LOVEDDDDD all the guys doing Tobacco Road!

I hope Chris does well with his cd. I’m going to be getting it soon.

I wanted to post the front page and article from L.A. Times from this mornings Calendar section, but couldn’t find it as it is in the actual paper. I am flabbergasted. HUGE picture of Sanjaya and Lakisha with two pages of print. This years coverage is unbelievable……..we have celebrity events every day or week and even the Oscar winner does not get such a huge pic.
We are getting our first actual measurable rain since last year, and I am afraid you guys in the midwest and east are going to get another taste after we are through. We really need it though. Three inches in 9 months does not help.

IGetCranked – I’m so looking forward to seeing Sligh again at this years finale’…looking forward to the return of Sanjaya tooooooo.

Sligh’s CD is very much worth buying…great CD.

You know…I really wish they would bring back the voted off people for the Idol Gives Back thing…..that would REALLY be Idol Giving Back to the X’d contestants….sigh….I miss mah Sligh man on stage with more than a piano accompiament.

Lu, I am thinking of you and all who are hurting. Thank goodness no one from our county was hurt, but a number of my friends have kids who are students at VT. Some are home for a few days. I know it will be hard for them Monday a.m.

I have a question for all of you music genius peeps!
How long does an artist usualy wait to release a 2nd single from the album. Does it depend on how the current single is charting or is it just a matter of “so may months” between singles???

Just to mention it…Avril Lavigne is on Ellen now….singing that damn song that I can’t ever get out of my head when I hear it….

I don’t even know the name of it

:wallbash_tb:

Hey, Hey! You, You! I don’t like your girlfriend!

Oh Mickey you’re so fine, you’re so fine you blow my mind, Hey Mickey!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3l5-MLkaE0

That vid is for Hezzer

Well, it looks like Phil is leading the “who will we vote for next” poll on VTFW. There’s even a picture of Nosterafu. Sigh. Oh well, I’m sure Phil will take it all in stride – he seems like a pretty laid back guy who is just enjoying being on the show. Sanjaya was interviewed by my local Fox news last night and was asked about Phil (since Phil has OK ties). Sanjaya said that Phil is amazing, and is very energetic and spiritual.

I’m still a proud member of Team Plaid and Team Humble (or is that Melake or Blalinda)? I get confused by all of the teams and blends. Jordin is in my top 3, and Phil moves into 4th after last week’s performance. The other two – who are they again?

Avril = blech!

I saw Taylor on R&K, and he did look great. His voice sounded a little hoarse on the first song, but the 2nd sounded better. Saw Bucky last night, and was there a problem with the sound for him? I could barely hear him. It was like the band was overpowering him. Thought Sanjaya handled himself well through all the negative attention he has been getting.

Prayers for everyone involved in the VA tragedy. It is incredibly hard for me to see the killer constantly on tv, so I can only imagine how hard it is for those with friends and family in the area. I can’t watch the news anymore.

Rolltide………..I saw Bucky too on Kimmel and he sounded strained. Maybe the additional appearances are taking a toll. He looked great though and has improved on his stage presence. Was that Rocky banging away on the drums? Taylor……….I don’t know what to say about that song. It is just weird to sing.

Mad, I agree with you. Something about that song just does not flow. The CD version is OK but these times he has sung it live, it just doesn’t translate very well. Or something.

Little Boy Blue – I see that no one responded to your WWE question. Yes, Trump’s guy (Bobby Lashley) beat McMahon’s (UMAGA), and it was actually Trump who got to shave Vince’s head! (I saw the blurb on RAW, I did not pay for the Wrestlemania – I enjoy watching, but not THAT much). I think it’s pretty safe to say that there was never any intention for Trump to lose – maybe Vince has a disease or lice and that’s why he was willing to get rid of his nice hair (compared to Trump, Vince’s hair is spectacular).

Smiley………..I don’t know either about that song, it just has too many transitions and I have always hated what I call the yelling part. I am just praying that it will not be the one sung on AI. I am wondering if PIB will be what he sings, just because he hasn’t sung it at all on tour. I don’t know!!!!! :unsure_tb:

I hope he will use that opportunity to introduce the 2nd single, whatever it is. I think the first one has run its course.

Hey peeps! I just got off the phone with an old DJ friend of mine, I’m trying to score tickets to Gwen Steffani’s concert at the Palms this weekend, anyway we were talkin and he told me I just saw your boy on Regis and Kelly, he is not a Taylor fan, and he tells me that he loved The Maze, and that it should be released to radio, he really liked that song, he thinks it could be a major HIT, he said and I quote, “That song could be Taylor’s ‘Irreplaceable’”, he means that it could be a big hit, like Irreplaceable was for Beyonce. He also said he would play it if he could, but the song doesn’t fit the radio stations formant. I thought what he said was pretty cool, considering he is not a fan at all which is kind of weird since Talor’s manager at the firm, is an old friend of his from way back in the day.

vegasdee…………..thanks for the good story.

Hot Dave, if your out there, I LOVED Fergie the other night, LOVE her new single, Fergie is HOT like Dave.

Really? I hate the Maze, my favs on the album are still JTFTW and Heaven Knows. I doubt Taylor would release The Right Place next just because it’s two ballads in a row, and first of all the majority of artists don’t do that, but when you’re also known for having energetic performances and not as well known for ballads its also a bit of a killer

((((Schmanda))))
We are Hokies.

Lu and Schmanda – hugs. Thinking of you today.

jersey Apr 20th, 2007 at 2:08 pm

Lu and Schmanda – hugs. Thinking of you today.

So am I. We have had two gatherings at Georgia Tech this week for our Hokie friends. And I want the damn media to leave Blackbury!!

Lu, my MJ sister, my thoughts and prayers, and good vibes are with you today and all the other VA peeps.

How could anyone leave out Boà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s In A Dream on their top 10

It was off key?

IMO Bo Bice’s version of “In A Dream” was one of the best songs ever performed on that show. Period.

Hot Dave, if your out there, I LOVED Fergie the other night, LOVE her new single, Fergie is HOT like Dave.

Hey HotDee- I’m around. I enjoyed Fergie myself. She is HOT and can blow. She can even peepee it would put me on rock rock.

I hope you are going well.
————————-
Lu-my thoughts are with you and everyone in VA.

((((((Lu and Schmanda))))))

Fox News just reported that Sanjaya has been invited to attend the White House correspondents dinner this weekend. He’ll be sitting at the People Magazine table.

madaboutu
Apr 20th, 2007 at 1:16 pm
Rolltideà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..I saw Bucky too on Kimmel and he sounded strained. Maybe the additional appearances are taking a toll. He looked great though and has improved on his stage presence. Was that Rocky banging away on the drums?

Yeah, I think it was Rocky.

Wow Dave, just wow. I’m good, hope your good, I miss ya in the chat. Here is a present for ya, I watched yesterday and loved most of it, here ya go http://music.aol.com/videos/sessions/sessions_flash

Hope you love it!

In A Dream was indeed performed sharp.

Sorry you had to edit me MJ, I didn’t mean that in a bad way. I apologize.

*hugs Lu and schmanda*

I’m not from the area or know anyone directly affected by this tragedy, but I am wearing maroon and orange today to show my support.

It’s so nice out today that I get to wear shorts, on Monday I was wearing my winter coat.

For next week I would loved for Blake to try some U2 and Phil could probably pull some REM, Phil Collins or Sting. On second thought I would love for Phil to try Losing My Religon.

radname…………we’re the opposite today! SoCal is drenched and about 48 degrees., yesterday it was 70. We are supposed to get another one on Sunday. We need it badly tho.

Watch for ultra, ultra major Sanjaya coverage to start now!!!!! He will prove for sure that you do not need to win AI.

radnameà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re the opposite today!

Vegas is cold today too, yesterday it was in the 70′s.

Does anyone know if someone is going to act as a mentor this coming week?

(((Lu & Schmanda)))….my thoughts and prayers are with the Hokies and their families.

vegasdee……………I am sure you will be getting our rain in a few hours or at least by tonite. You can use the rain too, I know.

VegasDee thanks for the Fergie hookup. I only watched a couple songs before i was finished. I will watch the rest later, I’m trying to work right now.

I wonder what Melinda will be singing this week. She is the surprise HOT one of AI6. I’m liking her new remodeled and renovated look very much. My DTM is in overdrive. :snake_ee:

I also noticed a special embrace between her and an unnamed contestant that definitely looked like more than your average AI hug. But I don’t deal in rumors and innuendo….

You guys know Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m newà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.but I just went and watched the finale from last yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..and I have tears! What a great person Mr. Hicks isà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.seriouslyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s awesome.

Steve,

Did you watch the entire finale or just the final song? If you watched the whole show, where did you see it at? I’d love to see it again myself.

Thanks for the kind words about Taylor! :biggrin_wp:

You can use the rain too, I know

Yeah, we need rain, lots of rain would be good.

No problelm Dave, I had to hop on the Fergie love train.

She is the surprise HOT one of AI6.

Dare, I say it too, Melinda is looking mighty hot with those extensions and new makeover.

vegasdee
Apr 20th, 2007 at 2:42 pm
For next week I would loved for Blake to try some U2

Blake singing U2 would be awesome. Blake singing All I Want is You would equal me melting right into the floor.

Dare, I say it too, Melinda is looking mighty hot with those extensions and new makeover.

________________________
Ok…OK… I will venture to say that the extensions have created an illusion that she may just have a neck,and she does look better, but HOT does NOT describe Melinda IMO… Great voice? Yes… HOT? NO…

Bye guys. I’m off to NYC to meet with the FUN bunch.

sexygirl………….tell Taylor that KOST is really being good to him out here and “they” want him to sing Run, Baby, Run heh!!!!!! Ha! Right now Mike on KOST is giving away tickets to HOB and he said we want all the Taylor Hicks fans to get on the internet and let people know. He has learned from us!

(((Lu & Schmanda)))

Blake singing “All I Want is You” would be thud-inducing.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=w-TssRlmmBE

Erinn who posts at teamplaid.com suggested “Don’t Dream It’s Over” for Blake. Also a great fit for him and maybe more “inspirational.”

http://youtube.com/watch?v=D5IYjWjd7w4

pj………….it appears that the word thud is now part of the vernacular, at least for some people Sanjaya mentioned last night that there is now a verb “Sanjayed” and Leno asked him what it meant but he wasn’t sure.

Lol, madaboutu. I wonder if Sanjaya will work the Washington Correspondent’s dinner into a gig with Greta like Ace did last year.

Just popping in for a sec to post this link. See you all after the show!

Hicks’ Career Keeps Him Too Busy For Idol

The tour has been selling out, but the media have made a big deal of the fact that Hicks’ CD has not sold as well as those by previous winners and runners-up. “Taylor Hicks” already has dropped off Billboard’s top-selling albums chart. Meanwhile, last year’s fourth-place finisher, rocker Chris Daughtry’s “Daughtry” remains in the Top 10 with a multi-platinum hit and Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood’s debut, “Some Hearts,” has sold nearly 6 million copies and produced three hit singles.

Their appeals are more mass-market music than a 30-year-old guy with prematurely gray hair, a slightly goofy (but charming) manner and a style that leans more toward blues and R&B. One bit of silver-haired lining: Hicks’ current single, “Just to Feel That Way,” is a Top 20 hit at adult contemporary radio.

http://www.mlive.com/printer/printer.ssf?/base/features-0/117707707456590.xml&coll=5&thispage=2

Metta…………..thanks for that and Doug Pullen is a cool guy. I hope he reviews and enjoys Taylors concert. Have a great time. I’ll be at the boogie tonite.

madaboutu
Apr 20th, 2007 at 3:21 pm
sexygirlà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.tell Taylor that KOST is really being good to him out here

Mad–when is your concert? So glad KOST is being nice to Taylor. REALLY surprised that he is getting this kind of support on the west coast. Expected it form the south….what a nice surprise!

MJ…….Thanks for all you do…and for the video. BigTayFan…..Thanks for the video…it was much appreciated.

In the wake of the Imus debacle, what appears to have been a fruitless discussion about song lyrics:

http://www.suntimes.com/news/nation/350330,CST-NWS-imus20.article

Chrissey………….my concert is on May 6th. As for the push on the west coast. KOST is sponsoring the Grove concert and had the great interview. Since then, the DJ’s have been great about requests and were unprepared for all of them, but really nice about it to everyone. We also have a SoCal group that is staying on top of it. We will take what we get as long as we can.

Great weekend ahead, with Taylor in Royal Oak Sunday night. He’ll only be 10 minutes from my house & I’ve got great seats! Woooohoo! Hope it’s a sell out so he’ll come back again!

Did a little research for Team Plaid. Three songs from country night are now charting on the iTunes Top 100.

Blake Lewis – à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“When the Stars Go Blueà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  by Tim McGraw – charting at 22 on the iTunes Top 100.

Jordin Sparks- à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“A Broken Wingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  by Martina McBride – charting at 66 on the iTunes Top 100.

Lakisha Jones- à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Jesus Take the Wheelà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  by Carrie Underwood – charting at 84 on the iTunes Top 100.

LB2 checked the iTunes Country chart and more of them are charting there. Tim McGraw’s version of WTSGB is at no. 2 behind Carrie’s “Before He Cheats.”

Too bad it’s not the Ryan Adams’ version.

madaboutu Apr 20th, 2007 at 3:21 pm
à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.tell Taylor that KOST is really being good to him out here and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  want him to sing Run, Baby, Run heh!!!!!!

The clips I watched of Taylor singing Run, Baby, Run were my favorites. I hope he records it at some point.

Thanks BigTayFan for the Regis and Kelly clips. I am shocked at how terrific The Maze sounded. I really hope that’s his next single. If it sounded that great on TV, it should sound great on radio also – plus it is very ‘catchy’.

As long as Taylor doesn’t perform JTFTW at the AI finale… anything else would be better than that I think. (Though I do LOVE the recorded version – it just doesn’t translate that well on TV.)

I hope the MJrs have a great time tonight at Taylor’s show!

Does anybody have a link to Bucky’s appearance on Kimmel? I would love to see it. I miss the Buckster.

Hey Liz unforunatedly

all Idols returning to the show..from winning sings their single they are promoting right now
in my opening taylor should sing it /come close to the breather version of the song and not chop the words.”leave us broken..and wounded but the pain is worth it” when i heard it on my tv radio it sounded if he forgotten the words….and i like it when he passionate with that verse..not the way he chops up those words..but other then that it was a great rendition..but with all the songs taylor has sung on tour..this is the only song he needs to just do it they way the album/or remix is..sing it straight

mad, Can you get on the boogie? Is it me or is it down?

Lu – if you’re still around – hugs to you and Schmanda at this awful time for VA.

Now on the SQEEEEE side. I got my ticket to Elliott’s concert here in ATL on May 15th. I went early to the boxoffice expecting a line – and I was it. Before the noon box office opening time, the lady came out opening the door and let me in 10 minutes early and was just as excited as I about his upcoming concert. She also was confused as to why there wasn’t a crowd outside…. But – apparently, since I was at the box office before the noon release of tickets, that I, yes, me, Elliott’s forever fan – bought his very first concert ticket for Atlanta show. I am so excited. I had to come share at MJ’s. I don’t care if he doesn’t sell the show out – I am going to see him in a small venue and I will be standing as close as I can. I may have sat in the balcony for Taylor’s show – but I am standing and cheering for Elliott. :clap_tb:

Okay – gotta go now – grandchildren coming over and need to babysit. But – sigh – I am happy, so happy.

BTW – just saw the movie In the Land of Women and it was great. Not at all like the usual chick flick. Very well done.

PlatinumGray – I agree with your assessment… I don’t like the way Taylor has been chopping up the phrasing when he performs JTFTW on TV.

So you think he won’t be able to release a new single in time for the finale? That will suck.

Congratulations Pamster!! I hope you enjoy Elliott’s concert – I’m sure you will, and you must have the best seat in the house. I’m so happy for you!

Did y’all notice Melanie coming in on certain parts of JTFTW? I think it might be because it is such a hard song to sing live that she could balance out some of the harder parts but I am certainly not an expert. I just noticed and wondered whether there was a reason

Billboard Boxscores for the week are in. Not much from AI:

Daughtry: March 21: Philadelphia: Sold Out (1000): Tickets $20: $19,060

There were a lot of concert reports for X Factor Live (which I presume is the tour spawned by Simon’s X Factor show in the UK):

Manchester : 3 Concerts: 31,542 tickets : $1,500,209
London : 3 Concerts : 27,590 tickets : $1,227,797
Cardiff : 4 Concerts : 18,800 tickets : $890,411
Birmingham : 2 Concerts : 18,542 tickets : $873,712
Glasgow : 2 Sold Out Concerts : 18,154 tickets : $866,591
Sheffield : 2 Concerts : 17,568 tickets : $847,783
Newcastle upon Tyne : 2 Concerts : 13,988 tickets : $661,006
Brighton : 4 Sold Out Concerts : 13,860 tickets : $639,791
Nottingham : 2 Concerts : 10,669 tickets : $506,158
Aberdeen : 2 Sold Out Concerts : 8,920 tickets : $428,455
Bournemouth : 2 Sould Out Concerts : 6,900 tickets : $329,812

I guess it is crazy to hope but if Taylor could do HEAVEN KNOWS or THE RIGHT PLACE or anything with the energy level as his live concerts on AI I can’t believe people would not love it but what do I know? I have taken people to Taylor concerts who have not seen him live and they are floored by how great his show is. This is probably scary to say but I swear I could go see him every weekend and not get bored. He is different each time you see him. I have been to see him live 7 times and am trying to figure out where I can next go short of following his tour and subsequently becoming divorced from my husband.

Margie………..the boogie is up now, but I guess it was down for awhile. I didn’t see your message till now, so I am sure you have tried again.

Hey a quick post before diaper duty calls…. I may have the first ticket to Elliott’s concert — but it is general admission and no seats to be had – not even balcony like I did for Taylor. And btw – totallllly agree that Taylor is fabulous in a live performance. I think that is his forte and for Chris – it’s his recording voice and of course the popular rock music he sings. For Elliott —- it’s his voice and no matter how I hear it live or memorex— it’s exciting and warming and so enjoyable.

Pamster – I didn’t realize Elliott’s show is general admission… I guess you’ll just have to push your way to the front. Which venue is it?

Did yà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢all notice Melanie coming in on certain parts of JTFTW? I think it might be because it is such a hard song to sing live that she could balance out some of the harder parts but I am certainly not an expert.

Hicksaholic – Actually, the back up singing really bothered me in that performance. I thought Taylor sounded great, but the back up singing sounded very off to me, and way too distracting. It didn’t work for me at all. I would love to hear the rest of The Maze though.

LMAO i just read someone liken Chris’ voice to “opening up his mouth and the noise of a kazoo comes out!” And Melinda looks like DW from the childs cartoon show, Arthur

Liz
Apr 20th, 2007 at 7:54 pm
PlatinumGray – I agree with your assessmentà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like the way Taylor has been chopping up the phrasing when he performs JTFTW on TV.

See, I thought he sang it pretty much like the cd when he sang it on Ellen. I REALLY didn’t like it this morning.

We are not the only ones who weren’t impressed with it this morning – this blog link was in my google alerts:

http://shutupiknow.blogspot.com/2007/04/what-hick.html

What a Hick!

Can someone tell me WHAT the hell is Taylor Hicks doing and why is he on my television?

I’m watching Regis & Kelly right now and he is screaming worse than that drunk guy trying to be a rock star at karaoke on Monday. (No, that wasn’t me…)

Now I don’t watch American Idol (SHUT UP! I KNOW!) , but how in God’s name did he win.

Big Tay.. Thanks for the Taylor videos with Regis & Kelly. Finally he put on some gel. He looked good.

I am thinking he is taking a lesson or two from Blake on the hair department. Ha, ha. You should Taylor, Blake has an awesome sense of style. JMHO.

What a difference the gel makes on Taylor honestly…

I think The MAze is the only song on Taylor’s album that may have a chance of airplay on Top 40 radio. Hope they choose it as his next single.

In other news Go Team Plaid!
I am glad Blake’s songs on AI have been charting high on Itunes. He really going to sell TONS of records. I have a feeling..

:yell_tb:

I had never heard When The Stars Go Blue which Blake sang last Tuesday. I think it is a beautiful song and I have become somewhat obsessed with it. Here is the Tim McGraw version which someone has made into a video to scenes from a Johnny Depp movie.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIK4kPYJhK4

This is the version Blake did last week. What a great song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7visOPI95Xg

Go team plaid!

World
African Childrenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Choir to Hit American Idol Stage
The African Childrenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Choir will make an appearance on the American Idol à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idol Gives Backà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  show, which will raise funds for charities in the U.S. and Africa.
by Gretta Curtis
Posted: Friday, April 20, 2007, 12:15

The African Childrenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Choir will make an appearance on the American Idol – à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idol Gives Backà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  show, which will raise funds for charities in the U.S. and Africa.

The show, which airs live 25 April in the US, will feature the choir performing with Grammy-nominated American singer/songwriter, Josh Groban. The show is expected to be its largest viewing to date with nearly 60 million viewers.

On the scene for the last 22 years, the African Childrenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Choir has been heard and seen across the world.

Their personal stories of triumph through adversity are evidenced through their music and they have performed even at: the UN General Assembly; One.org with George Clooney, Lindsay Lohan and Ellen DeGeneres; Live8 with Mariah Carey, Annie Lennox and Sting; and the 46664 Concert with Will Smith and Nelson Mandela among others.

For every vote cast via phone or text message on the show, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  sponsors Coca-Cola, AT&T and others will donate money to charity.

Organisations such as UNICEF, the Global Fund, Save the Children, Nothing but Nets and Malaria No More will benefit from the donations.

Idol Gives Backà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  also is providing a link on its website to One: The Campaign to Make Poverty History.

U2à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Bono, co-founder of the One campaign, said à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t underestimate the reach of [Idol] or the impact its audience can have.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Elliott is at ‘The Loft’ in Atlanta which was where Daughtry sang about a month ago. It is a smaller venue, but Chris sold his show out within minutes.

I have always felt that “The Maze” could be a big hit. That song is a great song for ” summer put the top down and drive around”. And Taylor did look great on R&K this am. JTFTW is a good song but difficult to sing.Taylor really belts it out , maybe if he would go a little softer in the beginning then build to the belting he wouldn’t strain his voice so much. He has the kind of voice I love to listen to.
As for Melinda , I think that she has the most beautiful eyes and I thought that she looked great on country night. She has had a couple of off nights on her attire but she has been so consistant with her singing , I love the gal. She seems to me that she is a person with a beautiful soul.

To quote a quote:

Now I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t watch American Idol (SHUT UP! I KNOW!) , but how in Godà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s name did he win.

I haven’t watched R&K yet, but why he won was so, so evident at the Beacon tonight. I’ve never been a part of anything like that, at his prior shows or any other concert I’ve ever been to.

I thought it was going to be a dead crowd. I was wrong.

The roof? Was ripped off the joint.

I thought it was going to be a dead crowd. I was wrong.

The roof? Was ripped off the joint.

So, did he sell out the Beacon ?

So, did he sell out the Beacon?

I don’t think so. They had all levels open I believe, and I was toward the front of the orchestra level. The orchestra seating was crowded but not full, I could not see the upper 2 levels.

You would never have known it was not a sellout from the noise level. The cheers were deafening. New York City loves Taylor Hicks.

Kat in NY…………that is really good to hear. Did you meet up with any MJ members?

Thanks Kat in NY… What was the crowd profile like ? Age group ? Men vs. women ? And what did Taylor do for an encore ?

LBB…………I think Naked In the Jungle, right Kat? I was on the boogie but right at the very end the cellcert went kaput.

The encore was Naked in the Jungle mixed with Sly Stone’s Higher. He played the organ. He dropped the mic, started to leave and came back, left the stage for a bit, and came back out again. The audience was just wild for him. Screaming, cheering, clapping banging on seats. I can’t convey with words how much NYC loved Taylor Hicks.

Crowd was as diverse as NYC Good mix of young/old, men/women.

I didn’t meet up with any MJers I’m shy :redface_wp: Next time, since there surely will be one after that.

Thanks Kat. I read your recap on the boogie. I hope the review is a good one. Have a good night.

Hi all – I was just in chat – didn’t think anyone was still here. I echo what Kat said about the show. For me, it was the very best performance I’ve ever seen from Taylor. The love was mutual – he said we were the best audience of the entire tour.

Metta…………was there any a** kicking tonite or did the Taylor love dissolve it?

Thanks mad :smile_wp: I’m going to be up until 5AM I am so wired right now lol.

I can’t imagine anyone giving that a bad review… but even if that ends up being the case I can say without a single doubt that the audience loved the hell out of him. I know i’m repeating myslef but the crowd reaction just blew my mind. I absolutely did not expect that from this crowd going in.

Ditto what Kat said about the audience reaction. It was thunderous. The orchestra section stood for the entire show.

mad – Not even Taylor could come between my foot and JJ’s a$$. Cue the “Had a Bad Day” music for JJ’s a$$.

I love Metta….glad Taylor was on his game and that you had a GREAT time.

Love you too, Boulder Maybe tomorrow I’ll do a recap if peeps are interested. Good nite for now.

KatinNY:
Thanks for your comments. Sounds as if the Beacon was rocking hard.

Night Metta. Yes, interested in Beacon details. I guess ass kicking tires one out. Sleep well my friend.

Metta……….LOL re:JJ. We will hear her side tomorrow I am sure. Of course there will be enough interest. Will you post here or at the boogie?

Kat………I imagine that you would be wired. I have a few weeks till I go. How was Toby Lightman?

Mad – I’ll post here. I just posted a short recap on the boogie.

Thanks and nite all

How was Toby Lightman?

I like her, though I was a tad bored tonight since it was my third time seeing her, and her set list didn’t change much.

She mentioned that his was her last night with Taylor, and her first time at the Beacon, so of course she would get sick beforehand :sad_wp: She definetely looked ill but still gave a solid performance.

Kat………….that is too bad that Toby was sick. I read somewhere that she said she might be back for the last shows. Don’t remember where I saw that. I know she has some other gigs next week etc. I would like her to be at our west coast concerts out of the opening acts Taylor has had so far. Maybe it doesn’t matter though. I am going to give it up for tonite. Glad you had such a good time!

I stood between Metta giving JJ a good ole fashion BUTT WHOOOOPING.. :wink_ee:

Yes, and if anyone wants to know, SPENSER is the BOMB….

sexygirl………..you mean even Taylor couldn’t stop the violence? LOL

sexygirl…you mean even Taylor couldnà¢ÃƒÆ’’šÃ‚â‚ ¬ÃƒÆ’’šÃ‚â„ ¢t stop the violence? LOL

Taylor was not present for the brawl. But he did, in the end, have a soothing affect after the freak-on at the Beacon.

Sexygirl did valiantly attempt to keep the peace, but there were scores to be settled, and you know, a$$es to be kicked. It was a force of nature.

Read my fight recap on the Saturday thread.