Comments on: Michael Johns on His Upcoming Album: I Really Wanted to Do a Stax Record http://www.mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.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: oceana http://www.mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm/comment-page-4/#comment-219842 oceana Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:00:56 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm#comment-219842 Whether I agree with him or not, and I don't think he's qualified to speak about Adam based on 1 performance, it's just bad form for previous contestants to speak badly about other contestants. Most of them don't do it. I think there's a place to be honest, and a place to be tactful. It comes across as sour grapes or just generally sounds bad, imo. Whether I agree with him or not, and I don’t think he’s qualified to speak about Adam based on 1 performance, it’s just bad form for previous contestants to speak badly about other contestants. Most of them don’t do it. I think there’s a place to be honest, and a place to be tactful. It comes across as sour grapes or just generally sounds bad, imo.

]]> By: kfolkerts http://www.mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm/comment-page-4/#comment-219810 kfolkerts Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:14:00 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm#comment-219810 I can not wait for his CD and think he's right... last season was sooo much better. I enjoy some moments and do watch but it was so much better last year. I can not wait for his CD and think he’s right… last season was sooo much better. I enjoy some moments and do watch but it was so much better last year.

]]> By: Animated http://www.mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm/comment-page-4/#comment-219752 Animated Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:41:18 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm#comment-219752 After reading the above comments from Michael Johns. I now understood why the American voting public disenfranchised him early on in the competition. The American voting public are wise beyond what we think. They vote for decent people whose capable of helping others raise their game . Read below the comments of David Archuleta on Season 8 from his interview in Malaysia . Now we know why the two Davids were on top of Season 7. "While he doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get to watch much TV on the road, Archuleta has tried to keep up with American Idol this year. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get to watch this last week but I think theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve got a really talented bunch this season. There are a lot of good people à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬' Danny Gokey and Allison Iraheta are both really good ... and then two weeks ago, Kris Allen with Aint No Sunshine, I really enjoyed that, especially the way he showed that he can play both piano and guitar. And then thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Adam Lambert who is awesome. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just so talented and really different. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s so creative and catches people off guard.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Monday April 13, 2009 Golden Arch By ANN MARIE CHANDY And for Season 8, I am can see now that America is making another wise choice of Deep Talent and Creativity in such another decent young man as Adam Lambert , coming from another such decent American family. When you strip him of all the accouterments that we so desire and expect to be entertained, America you have a soft spoken and well mannered, gentle person in your Adam. I am not from America but I thank America for the great music that you have bestowed on the rest of the world through these new talents Adam Lambert , David Archeleta and David Cook . No need to compare the three with each other, they bring variety and richness to our musical lives.Thanks America. After reading the above comments from Michael Johns. I now understood why the American voting public disenfranchised him early on in the competition.

The American voting public are wise beyond what we think. They vote for decent people whose capable of helping others raise their game .

Read below the comments of David Archuleta on Season 8 from his interview in Malaysia . Now we know why the two Davids were on top of Season 7.

“While he doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get to watch much TV on the road, Archuleta has tried to keep up with American Idol this year.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get to watch this last week but I think theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve got a really talented bunch this season. There are a lot of good people à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ Danny Gokey and Allison Iraheta are both really good … and then two weeks ago, Kris Allen with Aint No Sunshine, I really enjoyed that, especially the way he showed that he can play both piano and guitar. And then thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Adam Lambert who is awesome. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just so talented and really different. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s so creative and catches people off guard.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Monday April 13, 2009
Golden Arch
By ANN MARIE CHANDY

And for Season 8, I am can see now that America is making another wise choice of Deep Talent and Creativity in such another decent young man as Adam Lambert , coming from another such decent American family. When you strip him of all the accouterments that we so desire and expect to be entertained, America you have a soft spoken and well mannered, gentle person in your Adam.

I am not from America but I thank America for the great music that you have bestowed on the rest of the world through these new talents Adam Lambert , David Archeleta and David Cook . No need to compare the three with each other, they bring variety and richness to our musical lives.Thanks America.

]]> By: mlk http://www.mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm/comment-page-4/#comment-219429 mlk Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:11:20 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm#comment-219429 I remember Michael from season 7. Had a great voice. Yeah, I'll definitely give his work a listen. As for Adam, I can appreciate his "artistry", but I'll wait and see what pans out this season. I remember Michael from season 7. Had a great voice. Yeah, I’ll definitely give his work a listen. As for Adam, I can appreciate his “artistry”, but I’ll wait and see what pans out this season.

]]> By: weareallinnocent http://www.mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm/comment-page-4/#comment-219368 weareallinnocent Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:18:24 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm#comment-219368 After taking some time to mull it over, I've changed my tune a bit. I say, honestly, who really cares what Michael Johns thinks about Adam, or anything else for that matter? Seriously, guy's just spouting off on the rare occasion anyone's acting interested enough to ask him. :-) I'll give him a listen when he sings, but that's about it~ After taking some time to mull it over, I’ve changed my tune a bit. I say, honestly, who really cares what Michael Johns thinks about Adam, or anything else for that matter? Seriously, guy’s just spouting off on the rare occasion anyone’s acting interested enough to ask him. :-)

I’ll give him a listen when he sings, but that’s about it~

]]> By: bean99 http://www.mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm/comment-page-4/#comment-219274 bean99 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:43:09 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm#comment-219274 Honestly I don't care at all how Adam will sell or whether he'll flop or not. I'm much more interested in Michael Johns' single and album doing well. I almost never make comments on sites including iTunes and am willing to put my money where my mouth is. :smile1_tb: Honestly I don’t care at all how Adam will sell or whether he’ll flop or not. I’m much more interested in Michael Johns’ single and album doing well. I almost never make comments on sites including iTunes and am willing to put my money where my mouth is. :smile1_tb:

]]> By: weelassie http://www.mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm/comment-page-4/#comment-219199 weelassie Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:08:14 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm#comment-219199 for those who think Adam will flop as a recording artist or question that people will buy his songs......the comment section of this article says a lot about what people think of his voice........ http://weblogs.newsday.com/entertainment/music/idol/blog/2009/04/adam_lamberts_mad_world_loved.html for those who think Adam will flop as a recording artist or question that people will buy his songs……the comment section of this article says a lot about what people think of his voice……..
http://weblogs.newsday.com/entertainment/music/idol/blog/2009/04/adam_lamberts_mad_world_loved.html

]]> By: bjesgirl http://www.mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm/comment-page-4/#comment-219120 bjesgirl Sun, 12 Apr 2009 01:45:37 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm#comment-219120 I think it's great that Michael is confident enough to voice his own opinions. I'm so sick of idols having to be so fraking diplomatic about everything. But after all the flack Jason Yeager recieved for simply sharing his opinions, I could understand why they would be afraid of doing so. Either way, I'm actually quite excited to see hear the whole album. I just love that soulful, throaty tone of his voice- same reason I like Gokey this year. He kind of reminds me of Michael Bolton, whom I love. I wasn't really impressed with any of his idol performances, but I do love that voice. If the music proves to be as good as it seems, I'll definitely be getting the record. I think it’s great that Michael is confident enough to voice his own opinions. I’m so sick of idols having to be so fraking diplomatic about everything. But after all the flack Jason Yeager recieved for simply sharing his opinions, I could understand why they would be afraid of doing so.

Either way, I’m actually quite excited to see hear the whole album. I just love that soulful, throaty tone of his voice- same reason I like Gokey this year. He kind of reminds me of Michael Bolton, whom I love. I wasn’t really impressed with any of his idol performances, but I do love that voice. If the music proves to be as good as it seems, I’ll definitely be getting the record.

]]> By: oceana http://www.mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm/comment-page-4/#comment-219097 oceana Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:39:49 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm#comment-219097 I agree that seasons 5 and 7 were great seasons. I can see why MJ had reservations about Adam if he had only heard Ring of Fire. I had reservations that week too. Adam won me over with Tracks of My Tears and Mad World. MJ won me over with Dolly Parton week, before that he was pretty weak. He's an appealing guy with a lot going for him, I wish him well. I agree that seasons 5 and 7 were great seasons.

I can see why MJ had reservations about Adam if he had only heard Ring of Fire. I had reservations that week too. Adam won me over with Tracks of My Tears and Mad World. MJ won me over with Dolly Parton week, before that he was pretty weak. He’s an appealing guy with a lot going for him, I wish him well.

]]> By: lizland http://www.mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm/comment-page-4/#comment-219078 lizland Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:20:30 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm#comment-219078 It's refreshing to hear a former idol give an honest opinion. It's his, and even if I don't agree, I like knowing what it is. Usually, they just praise everyone. I can't watch Idol Tonight, it's absurd. You would think everyone was A every week. And doesn't every season say their season was the best. If they don't they should. They know the people best, and lived it. If it's not the season they are most invested in something is probably wrong with them. It’s refreshing to hear a former idol give an honest opinion. It’s his, and even if I don’t agree, I like knowing what it is. Usually, they just praise everyone. I can’t watch Idol Tonight, it’s absurd. You would think everyone was A every week.

And doesn’t every season say their season was the best. If they don’t they should. They know the people best, and lived it. If it’s not the season they are most invested in something is probably wrong with them.

]]> By: GwendolynD http://www.mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm/comment-page-4/#comment-219074 GwendolynD Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:13:37 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm#comment-219074 I'm actually looking forward to Michael's album. <blockquote>à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I think Simon would have ripped him a new a-hole, but theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re praising him, so go figure?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  says Michael à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s like, who are these contestants?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ </blockquote> Meanwhile, feel free to speak your mind, Michael Johns. Heh. And...I'd have to agree with him. I've always felt that the contestants' success somewhat depends on what season they're in. Jennifer Hudson would have blown Lil Rounds out of the water. I’m actually looking forward to Michael’s album.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I think Simon would have ripped him a new a-hole, but theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re praising him, so go figure?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  says Michael à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s like, who are these contestants?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Meanwhile, feel free to speak your mind, Michael Johns. Heh.

And…I’d have to agree with him. I’ve always felt that the contestants’ success somewhat depends on what season they’re in. Jennifer Hudson would have blown Lil Rounds out of the water.

]]> By: Easy http://www.mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm/comment-page-4/#comment-219065 Easy Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:33:49 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm#comment-219065 Johns is right on about Lambert. The guy will flop as a major label recording artist. Johns is right on about Lambert.

The guy will flop as a major label recording artist.

]]> By: lovegoodmusic http://www.mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm/comment-page-4/#comment-219030 lovegoodmusic Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:39:45 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm#comment-219030 Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m definitely looking forward to buying Michaelà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s new album. And good for him for being candid about what he thought about season eightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Idols. Bravo! And I find it kind of funny that his opinions of Alexis, Allison and Adam mirror my own. I like Adam and think heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s very talented, but what type of artist will he be? He seems to gain votes when he does ballads, and loses votes when he goes crazy on stage. I personally prefer the crazy Adam, but if he wins what type of music will be on his first record. Will it be top dance station radio electronic dreck, will it be an album full of ballads or will it be glam rock? I prefer Adamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s glam rock, but Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not sure TPTB will give him much creative control because his artistry on the show is still undefined to the majority of the masses. On the other hand Allision is very true to herself and if the right person signs her and allows her to make a rock/pop (like Pink) album and stays away from overproduced pop, she will be this yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s winner even if she doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t make it to the finale. Maybe Allison will be this yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Daughtry , leave before her time and sell more records than anyone else. My dream finale is Allison and Adam, but at this time it doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t look like ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to happen. Maybe in the future MJ can open for some DC concerts so we can get to see the Mavids on the same stage again. Good luck and congratulations Michael Johns. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m definitely looking forward to buying Michaelà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s new album. And good for him for being candid about what he thought about season eightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Idols. Bravo!

And I find it kind of funny that his opinions of Alexis, Allison and Adam mirror my own. I like Adam and think heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s very talented, but what type of artist will he be? He seems to gain votes when he does ballads, and loses votes when he goes crazy on stage. I personally prefer the crazy Adam, but if he wins what type of music will be on his first record. Will it be top dance station radio electronic dreck, will it be an album full of ballads or will it be glam rock? I prefer Adamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s glam rock, but Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not sure TPTB will give him much creative control because his artistry on the show is still undefined to the majority of the masses.

On the other hand Allision is very true to herself and if the right person signs her and allows her to make a rock/pop (like Pink) album and stays away from overproduced pop, she will be this yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s winner even if she doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t make it to the finale. Maybe Allison will be this yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Daughtry , leave before her time and sell more records than anyone else. My dream finale is Allison and Adam, but at this time it doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t look like ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to happen.

Maybe in the future MJ can open for some DC concerts so we can get to see the Mavids on the same stage again. Good luck and congratulations Michael Johns.

]]> By: lavender1960 http://www.mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm/comment-page-4/#comment-219024 lavender1960 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:57:17 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm#comment-219024 Like I said diversity in all things is good including music AND opinions, just ask Darwin, different strokes for different folks. Can't wait for April 14th and wishing MJ the best of luck with the new single and album. For something like me who enjoys funk rock and rock soul genres, it's a niche that's has lots of room for more artists unlike other areas which are oversaturated, like corporate grunge and pop. When I first heard Michael sing, my first reaction is baby where have you been, I have been waiting for a voice like that to come around for too long. Like I said diversity in all things is good including music AND opinions, just ask Darwin, different strokes for different folks.

Can’t wait for April 14th and wishing MJ the best of luck with the new single and album. For something like me who enjoys funk rock and rock soul genres, it’s a niche that’s has lots of room for more artists unlike other areas which are oversaturated, like corporate grunge and pop.

When I first heard Michael sing, my first reaction is baby where have you been, I have been waiting for a voice like that to come around for too long.

]]> By: heart2 http://www.mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm/comment-page-4/#comment-219021 heart2 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:45:37 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/michael-johns-on-his-upcoming-album-i-really-wanted-to-do-a-stax-record.htm#comment-219021 Yay!! Michael 's single will be out on Tuesday..I just can't wait. I am happy for all the Idol's from S7 my favorite season of all. Good Luck to you all and Happy Easter. Yay!! Michael ‘s single will be out on Tuesday..I just can’t wait. I am happy for all the Idol’s from S7 my favorite season of all. Good Luck to you all and Happy Easter.

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