Comments on: Idol Headlines for 06/04/07 http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm American Idol - I Love This Cheesy Show Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:45:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: cricket http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-77639 cricket Tue, 05 Jun 2007 04:29:14 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm#comment-77639 I can see some of Simon Fuller's ideas now; *Bring back Daughtry every week to push more units. *More commercials ( the audience doesn't need to see that much of the idol contestants , TPTB will pick the idol anyway). *Eliminate voting ( It's only TPTB opinions that count anyway) * Bring on more of the fading stars in Clive's stable to revive their careers and sell some units. * Why bother with contestants at all , TPTB can just turn the show into an infomercial for Clives recording artists. * Convince the audience that seasons 1 thru 6 never happened then even if the season is lame, people won't compare it to past years. I can see some of Simon Fuller’s ideas now;
*Bring back Daughtry every week to push more units.
*More commercials ( the audience doesn’t need to see that much of the idol contestants , TPTB will pick the idol anyway).
*Eliminate voting ( It’s only TPTB opinions that count anyway)
* Bring on more of the fading stars in Clive’s stable to revive their careers and sell some units.
* Why bother with contestants at all , TPTB can just turn the show into an infomercial for Clives recording artists.
* Convince the audience that seasons 1 thru 6 never happened then even if the season is lame, people won’t compare it to past years.

]]> By: cricket http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-77638 cricket Tue, 05 Jun 2007 04:14:02 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm#comment-77638 IMHO Ms. McPhee is making another bad career move by getting involved in a political fund raiser. Neutral is the best position to take because that way you won't risk losing sales . IMHO Ms. McPhee is making another bad career move by getting involved in a political fund raiser. Neutral is the best position to take because that way you won’t risk losing sales .

]]> By: NOLA http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-77637 NOLA Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:04:47 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm#comment-77637 <strong>Any idol releasing this fall is going to have to compete with Carrieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s new release (and possibly, Boà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢sà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦word on the street is that heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s signed with Carnival Records owned by Frank Lidell)</strong> As reported on mj's, Bo is recording with producer Frank Liddell. I sure hope he's signed with the Carnival Music Group, as well. I found the following comment by Frank Liddell (hubby of Lee Ann Womack) to be quite telling. This is exactly what Mr. Bice needs: <strong>"I like music that is reflective of the people who are making it,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  explains Liddell. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I believe that artists should speak for themselves. I like to leave the music alone, let it develop on its own. I want these artists to grow into who they are. And I know it will resonate with other people."</strong> http://carnivalrecording.com/about.php Sounds like Bo will finally get his "real" voice heard! Any idol releasing this fall is going to have to compete with Carrieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s new release (and possibly, Boà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢sà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦word on the street is that heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s signed with Carnival Records owned by Frank Lidell)

As reported on mj’s, Bo is recording with producer Frank Liddell.
I sure hope he’s signed with the Carnival Music Group, as well.
I found the following comment by Frank Liddell (hubby of Lee Ann Womack) to be quite telling. This is exactly what Mr. Bice needs:

“I like music that is reflective of the people who are making it,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  explains Liddell. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I believe that artists should speak for themselves. I like to leave the music alone, let it develop on its own. I want these artists to grow into who they are. And I know it will resonate with other people.”

http://carnivalrecording.com/about.php

Sounds like Bo will finally get his “real” voice heard!

]]> By: sammy http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-77636 sammy Tue, 05 Jun 2007 02:19:04 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm#comment-77636 Blake's single, YGLABN, was available for sale on AI's website after he performed it the first time. That's when I bought it. I wonder how many others bought it then. His current sales might have been higher but for that. Blake’s single, YGLABN, was available for sale on AI’s website after he performed it the first time. That’s when I bought it. I wonder how many others bought it then. His current sales might have been higher but for that.

]]> By: platinumgray http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-77635 platinumgray Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:44:15 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm#comment-77635 somewhere over the rainbow/my destiny got as high as #2 on BB and is still selling very well i year later somewhere over the rainbow/my destiny got as high as #2 on BB and is still selling very well i year later

]]> By: platinumgray http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-77634 platinumgray Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:42:06 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm#comment-77634 Do i make you proud went #17 for illeagally selling before the june 13th date and stayed at #1 for 9 weeks on BB singles chart Do i make you proud went #17 for illeagally selling before the june 13th date and stayed at #1 for 9 weeks on BB singles chart

]]> By: MaryS-NJ http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-77633 MaryS-NJ Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:24:39 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm#comment-77633 You know, I was wondering about "Idol fatigue" last season when Kellie, Ruben, Clay, Daughtry, Taylor and Fantasia all had releases within a few months period. Then there was Kat, Elliott, Buckey, Paris, Kim and...? I think it will be interesting to see what happens this season, with Kelly C., Leona Lewis, J-Hud, Jordin, Blake and Ace. Plus any other Idols who may put out albums. You know, I was wondering about “Idol fatigue” last season when Kellie, Ruben, Clay, Daughtry, Taylor and Fantasia all had releases within a few months period. Then there was Kat, Elliott, Buckey, Paris, Kim and…?

I think it will be interesting to see what happens this season, with Kelly C., Leona Lewis, J-Hud, Jordin, Blake and Ace. Plus any other Idols who may put out albums.

]]> By: lg http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-77631 lg Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:58:47 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm#comment-77631 <blockquote>and commercials that are occasionally interrupted to let one of the idols sing.</blockquote> LOL! If I recall correctly, MJ posted in a recap there were like 67 commercials during one show this season. Unfreakingbelievable.

and commercials that are occasionally interrupted to let one of the idols sing.

LOL! If I recall correctly, MJ posted in a recap there were like 67 commercials during one show this season. Unfreakingbelievable.

]]> By: Kirsten http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-77630 Kirsten Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:38:00 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm#comment-77630 <blockquote>Do you happen to know where à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Somewhere Over The Rainbowà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“My Destinyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  peaked, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d just be interested in knowing.</blockquote> Sorry, I don't recall that. I checked wiki, and they didn't have that information. I'm not sure where else to check. They did get airplay, but I did not keep records back then (MJs archive's do sometimes mention airplay reports. That's where I got the DIMYP chart position from last year...I remembered her posting it. She didn't seem to start doing the big reports she does now until this year). Foxes on Idol might have something.

Do you happen to know where à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Somewhere Over The Rainbowà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“My Destinyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  peaked, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d just be interested in knowing.

Sorry, I don’t recall that. I checked wiki, and they didn’t have that information. I’m not sure where else to check. They did get airplay, but I did not keep records back then (MJs archive’s do sometimes mention airplay reports. That’s where I got the DIMYP chart position from last year…I remembered her posting it. She didn’t seem to start doing the big reports she does now until this year). Foxes on Idol might have something.

]]> By: WVIdolFan http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-77629 WVIdolFan Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:28:31 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm#comment-77629 I hate to see the ideas Simon Fuller has since he is one that has dissed last year's winner. Whether he sold well or not, by past idols numbers, he sold a heck of a lot more then most artists do these days. Check out some of the big names who did not debut near what he did. The fact is, as a matter of integrity and being professional, the show shouldve treated the winner with respect. Failing to introduce him in any manner as last years winner on the finale and all the dissing thrown his way was disrespectful to him and those that voted for him. We now have a show so full of itself it is "showing off" its power by showcasing some big named stars, we have judges more interested in talking then watching the idols perform but critiquing them anyway, producers scripting every burp and cough anyone utters on the show, and commercials that are occasionally interrupted to let one of the idols sing. Some that quit viewing this year will tune in next year hoping its been "fixed", if not, they will change channels again and more will follow. Its harder to get people back then keep them tuned in. Just as in any business, one dissatisfied customer tells ten people, a satisfied one tells three. Ya gotta keep them because winning them back never gives you a hundred precent result. I hate to see the ideas Simon Fuller has since he is one that has dissed last year’s winner. Whether he sold well or not, by past idols numbers, he sold a heck of a lot more then most artists do these days. Check out some of the big names who did not debut near what he did. The fact is, as a matter of integrity and being professional, the show shouldve treated the winner with respect. Failing to introduce him in any manner as last years winner on the finale and all the dissing thrown his way was disrespectful to him and those that voted for him. We now have a show so full of itself it is “showing off” its power by showcasing some big named stars, we have judges more interested in talking then watching the idols perform but critiquing them anyway, producers scripting every burp and cough anyone utters on the show, and commercials that are occasionally interrupted to let one of the idols sing. Some that quit viewing this year will tune in next year hoping its been “fixed”, if not, they will change channels again and more will follow. Its harder to get people back then keep them tuned in. Just as in any business, one dissatisfied customer tells ten people, a satisfied one tells three. Ya gotta keep them because winning them back never gives you a hundred precent result.

]]> By: Kirsten http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-77628 Kirsten Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:28:12 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm#comment-77628 <blockquote>But This is my Now hasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t been released as a single yet so you really canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t compare to previous seasons. Someone linked a Billboard article the other day that suggested that both TIMN and Blakeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s YGLABN will be released as singles by their record companies. </blockquote> "This is My Now" has been released as a single. It did very well last week on iTunes. If anything, it was the previous years that were hampered. Typically, the singles did not go for sale until June (e.g. June 13th last year for DIMYP and June 27th for SOTR/MD). Yet, despite not having any single for sale at this point, idol coronation songs have gotten more airplay at this point. And radio stations do not have to wait until official add dates. They can play anything that has been released. Idol makes the coronation songs available for radio stations to electronically download and play right after the finale. That's why some stations are playing it now. The BB article was talking about a physical single CD. They may yet do that, but it seems like they have decided to go with the slightly longer EP this year (mini-album). I don't see the relation to air play. Last week, Rihanna still managed to sell 277K downloads and receive massive airplay without a physical single, so it can be done. Her massive airplay even pre-dated her single being available for sale on iTunes. That's pretty typical. Of course, she isn't selling a crapastic Idol coronation song. I'm not saying this year sucks. I'm just saying that jpfan may be onto something with the "Idol fatigue" concept when it comes to airplay. Idol singles used to get a certain amount of airplay just because they were Idol singles (they weren't GREAT songs either...Idol coronation songs are infamous for being carpy).

But This is my Now hasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t been released as a single yet so you really canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t compare to previous seasons. Someone linked a Billboard article the other day that suggested that both TIMN and Blakeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s YGLABN will be released as singles by their record companies.

“This is My Now” has been released as a single. It did very well last week on iTunes. If anything, it was the previous years that were hampered. Typically, the singles did not go for sale until June (e.g. June 13th last year for DIMYP and June 27th for SOTR/MD). Yet, despite not having any single for sale at this point, idol coronation songs have gotten more airplay at this point.

And radio stations do not have to wait until official add dates. They can play anything that has been released. Idol makes the coronation songs available for radio stations to electronically download and play right after the finale. That’s why some stations are playing it now.

The BB article was talking about a physical single CD. They may yet do that, but it seems like they have decided to go with the slightly longer EP this year (mini-album). I don’t see the relation to air play.

Last week, Rihanna still managed to sell 277K downloads and receive massive airplay without a physical single, so it can be done. Her massive airplay even pre-dated her single being available for sale on iTunes. That’s pretty typical. Of course, she isn’t selling a crapastic Idol coronation song.

I’m not saying this year sucks. I’m just saying that jpfan may be onto something with the “Idol fatigue” concept when it comes to airplay. Idol singles used to get a certain amount of airplay just because they were Idol singles (they weren’t GREAT songs either…Idol coronation songs are infamous for being carpy).

]]> By: lg http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-77627 lg Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:27:43 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm#comment-77627 thanks griz. I've been reading with interest at another board the direction the new CD may take, and it sounds good! Nothing against Serlectic (sp) who produced the freshman CD, but I hoping that the next producer can bring something different to the table. A fatter, more raw and live sound. thanks griz.

I’ve been reading with interest at another board the direction the new CD may take, and it sounds good! Nothing against Serlectic (sp) who produced the freshman CD, but I hoping that the next producer can bring something different to the table. A fatter, more raw and live sound.

]]> By: Nanny Mcphee http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-77626 Nanny Mcphee Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:10:32 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm#comment-77626 <blockquote>DIMYP was at #17 at this point last year on AC (and peaked a little bit higher) I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know where previous songs were at this point, but here is where they peaked: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“A Moment Like Thisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  peaked at 27 on Pop and 4 on AC à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Flying Without Wingsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  peaked at 13 on R&B and 27 on AC à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I Believeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  peaked at 1 on the Hot 100 Airplay (thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s what wiki says) à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Inside Your Heavenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  peaked at 14 on AC and 59 on Country</blockquote> Do you happen to know where "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" and "My Destiny" peaked, I'd just be interested in knowing. Thanks.

DIMYP was at #17 at this point last year on AC (and peaked a little bit higher)

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know where previous songs were at this point, but here is where they peaked:
à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“A Moment Like Thisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  peaked at 27 on Pop and 4 on AC
à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Flying Without Wingsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  peaked at 13 on R&B and 27 on AC
à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I Believeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  peaked at 1 on the Hot 100 Airplay (thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s what wiki says)
à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Inside Your Heavenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  peaked at 14 on AC and 59 on Country

Do you happen to know where “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” and “My Destiny” peaked, I’d just be interested in knowing.

Thanks.

]]> By: griz http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-77625 griz Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:06:12 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm#comment-77625 <blockquote>His post-AI career is just starting. Canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t wait to hear the sophomore CD.</blockquote> According to an interview in Birmingham a few days ago, that new CD will start moving into action after the summer tour. I suspect we will not see a new album tho until at least summer '08 at the earliest.

His post-AI career is just starting. Canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t wait to hear the sophomore CD.

According to an interview in Birmingham a few days ago, that new CD will start moving into action after the summer tour. I suspect we will not see a new album tho until at least summer ’08 at the earliest.

]]> By: bean99 http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-77624 bean99 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:04:38 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-060407.htm#comment-77624 But This is my Now hasn't been released as a single yet so you really can't compare to previous seasons. Someone linked a Billboard article the other day that suggested that both TIMN and Blake's YGLABN will be released as singles by their record companies. I think there's only going to be AI overload in the ones with similar genres and even then maybe not so much. Carrie selling so well hasn't seemed to hurt Kellie or Bucky. I doubt Chris selling so well is going to hurt Kelly or Bo and vice versa. I think that just because you're an AI fan it doesn't mean that you're buying everyone's albums. I've only ever bought 3 myself. MeMe Roth really bugs me although agree she shouldn't receive death threats. Jordin is far from obese and probably is at a healthy or close to a healthy weight for her size and even so it's none of the woman's business. :annoyed_tb: But This is my Now hasn’t been released as a single yet so you really can’t compare to previous seasons. Someone linked a Billboard article the other day that suggested that both TIMN and Blake’s YGLABN will be released as singles by their record companies.

I think there’s only going to be AI overload in the ones with similar genres and even then maybe not so much. Carrie selling so well hasn’t seemed to hurt Kellie or Bucky. I doubt Chris selling so well is going to hurt Kelly or Bo and vice versa. I think that just because you’re an AI fan it doesn’t mean that you’re buying everyone’s albums. I’ve only ever bought 3 myself.

MeMe Roth really bugs me although agree she shouldn’t receive death threats. Jordin is far from obese and probably is at a healthy or close to a healthy weight for her size and even so it’s none of the woman’s business. :annoyed_tb:

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