Saturday Mar 17

Daughtry doing no wrong since ‘Idol’

As the 2007 edition of “American Idol” gathers steam, one should remember that the biggest star of last year’s show was not the gray one, but the bald one…

http://www.poststar.com/articles/2007/03/17/ae/today/e5830f656cc4cb01852572a100065067.txt

Bobby Caldwell Replaces Will Downing at ‘Jazz In The Gardens’ Music Festival

…The incredible collection of talent continues with Trinidad’s international star of the steel pans Othello Molineaux, “American Idol’s” Paris Bennett, Haitian jazzman Bemol Telfort, South Florida’s own jazz diva Ms. Ruby Baker, award winning vocalist and UM alumni Julie Silvera…

http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=31399

Post-à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ success not guaranteed

Winners like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood have made à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  what it is today. But what about the other à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“superstarsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  the program has created? Some have benefited greatly à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  branching out to careers in a variety of genres and even on Broadway à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  but others are just one-hit wonders…

http://sundaygazettemail.com/section/News/FlipSide/2007031621

Sun, surf and Youth for Christ

…Sponsored by Youth for Christ, the two-day conference will feature national speakers and entertainers including By the Tree pop-rock group, author Sharon Hersh, George Huff from à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and Dave the Horn Guy from à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Americaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Got Talent.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  …

http://www.examiner.com/a-624234~Sun__surf_and_Youth_for_Christ.html

U.S. Donors Contribute $117 Million To 2006 Salvation Army Red Kettle Christmas Campaign
Record Level of Giving to Help Those in Need in Local Communities Nationwide

…The Red Kettle Christmas fundraising campaign was kicked off nationally for the tenth year in a row during the halftime show of the Dallas Cowboys’ traditional Thanksgiving Day football game. Country music superstar and “American Idol” winner Carrie Underwood was the featured performer for the live, nationally televised program on the Fox Network…

http://sev.prnewswire.com/charity/20070316/DCTH03215032007-1.html

American Idol Taylor Hicks Shrinks

…The southern gent is dropping some pounds. People magazine has a photo of the newly slimmed down Taylor is this week’s issue. According to a report from the weekly entertainment magazine The 6’1″ Soul Patrol singer has shed nearly 22 lbs., going from 215 to 193, since his American Idol win last May…

http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272612152.shtml

Blogging American Idol

Her vocal was pitchy, her song choice iffy. Her outfit was a messà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ she spent the first part of the number schlepping around an enormous scarlet stole the size of an infield tarpaulin. She executed some bizarre drunken-traffic-cop hand gestures, teetered on her high heels, shouted at the audience. And when she was finished, Randy, Paula, and Simon stood and applauded. Such are the benefits of being Diana Ross…

http://www.slate.com/id/2158332/entry/2162038?nav=tap3

Call her Miss Rossà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ or else
Pop music legend Diana Ross has a new album and tour to promote. Idol’s 12 remaining indentured servants are here to help.

By Dave White

…Another thing about the Ross montage is how she keeps strongly emphasizing the word à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“mentor.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  She uses it in several sentences and she’s sort of ALL-CAPSing it when she speaks. You have to wonder what’s going on there. Naturally, for me, because my taste in music is frequently disturbing and unpalatable to others, it just brings to mind the brilliantly nasty old band the Mentors, creators of songs with titles like à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Suck and Fuck and Cook and Clean.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  They were fun, those Mentors…

http://advocate.com/exclusive_detail_ektid43057.asp

Learn in church, belt ‘em out on ‘Idol’

Now they sing in front of millions on “American Idol,” but until recently many of this year’s contestants could be found performing in church.

But don’t expect him to perform praise music on the hit Fox TV show…

http://www.sacbee.com/107/story/138738.html

REALITY TV CHECK: Caged Pussycats and Big-Headed Idols

…When Chris threw off the shackles of his goggles and sang his little heart out, the audience was stunned. Who was this beast with so much face? Where was cute little Chris Sligh? Why was this imposter so fleshy?…

http://www.bodognation.com/celebrity-gossip/reality-tv-check-caged-pussycats-and-big-headed-idols.html

This year’s group of ‘Idols’ is simply…boring.

…Who exactly is voting for Sanjaya?

Jan Klenke of Richmond has the answer: “I transport four middle school girls each morning and afternoon from the ice rink and schoolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ several [of them] are completely besotted with Sanjaya, and can easily justify the vote.”…

http://www.richmond.com/music/output.aspx?Article_ID=4617560&Vertical_ID=127&tier=1&position=4

THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICOLOGY OF BEN FOLDS

Will Chase, Manoel Felciano, American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Constantine Maroulis, Greg Naughton, Lillias White, Chip Zien join the previously announced Michael Arden, Stephen Bogardus, Felicia Finley, Liz McCartney, Kevyn Morrow, J. Robert Spencer, Bob Stillman and Michael Winther!…

http://www.rushprnews.com/press/archives/123217

Good morning, lisab. Thanks for the wonderful links.

Hapi, check yesterday’s comments for an answer to your tech question.

Off to bed…

For The Record: Quick News On Busta Rhymes, Antonella Barba, Kid Rock, C-Murder, Kanye West, MCR & MoreBusta finishes shooting film; ex-’Idol’ semifinalist reinvents herself; Kid Rock won’t be charged for alleged rough-up.

Antonella Barba is reinventing herself on MySpace, TMZ.com reports. The former controversial “American Idol” semifinalist has shifted her page into the Music category and changed her display quote from “Keep talking, you’re making me famous” to “I’ll have the last laugh.” …

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1554863/20070316/rhymes_busta.jhtml

Amy Adams performs at Crystal Palace for Play it Forward fundraiser

A former American Idol contestant performed to a packed crowd Thursday night at the Crystal Palace.
Although singing was the main attraction, Amy Adams wanted to raise money for the Play it Forward music and arts foundation, which she founded.

Adams was a member of the third group of semi-finalists on American Idol in 2004.

http://www.kget.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=ca8fe5ee-5cca-45bc-b929-469fddb3644b

‘AMERICAN IDOL’: LaKishaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s new best friend?

…Sources say LaKisha, whoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s 27, has taken the younger Sanjaya under her wing and is offering him encouragement and advice.

A TMZ headline dubs the new friends à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹American Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Odd Couple.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Hmm, sounds like a possible Fox sitcom spinoff to us…

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070316/ENT/70316028&imw=Y

Photo Special

American Idol: Revenge of the Runners-Up! They were second place, but they’re still Idols to millions. (Well, most of them.) Catch up with Clay, Katharine and the rest.

http://www.people.com/people/gallery/0,,20007868_20008336,00.html

Your Audio Guide to Idol: ‘Pitchy’ Explained

If you’re a devoted Idol watcher, you’ve heard the word “pitchy” used a thousand times. Randy Jackson even explained the dreaded word no contestant wants to hear during a recent appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman. To make things more crystal-clear, we asked New York City-based singer and vocal teacher Carolyn Leonhart (carolynleonhart.com) why even a good singer on Idol can be a victim of pitchiness…

http://www.people.com/people/package/americanidol2007/article/0,,20007868_20015200,00.html

American Idol Season 6 Vocal Masterclass For The Top 12 Performances

By: Rosanne Simunovic

This week, we added another diva to the mix when the legendary Diana Ross appeared as a coach and mentor to this seasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s 12 performers. The original Dreamgirl had plenty to say to these young artists. Her advice was excellent, thorough and intuitive and I feel that, generally, the singersà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ performances improved through her timely expertise…

http://masterclasslady.com/2007/03/15/american-idol-season-6-vocal-masterclass-for-the-top-12-performances/

Questions with bob

Besides being the St. Paul Saints’ hitting coach for the past seven seasons, Lamarr Rogers is the older brother of the latest singer ousted from the “American Idol” competition, Brandon Rogers. I checked in with Lamarr to see what he was thinking about what happened to his brother…

http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/16923182.htm

Jennifer Lopez ‘Excited’ About Idol Appearance

…Lopez was one of the many A-list names Access Hollywood first hinted would appear on season 6 of Idol, which was later confirmed the FOX show. Gwen Stefani and Jon Bon Jovi are also on the lineup as guest mentors this season.

Lopez, who is expected to perform on April 11, reveals she’ll sing “one of my Spanish songs. I think they’re doing a Latin album theme night.” …

http://www.people.com/people/package/americanidol2007/article/0,,20007868_20015216,00.html

Everything Idol

Idol’s Almost Famous From Clay Aiken’s doppelgà ¤nger to the crying cowboy, catch up with some of last season’s most memorable rejects

http://www.people.com/people/gallery/0,,20007868_20009350,00.html

Green Apple Fest for Multiple Earth Day Concerts

…The Green Apple Festival was founded by producer Peter Shapiro and Relix Magazine, and combines top-tier live musical performances with educational programs to increase consciousness of crucial environmental issues on both local and global levels.

NEW YORK: Top children’s act Laurie Berkner at the Great Hill in Central Park; American Idol winner Taylor Hicks at the Beacon Theater; folk legends Tom Paxton and Richard Shindell at The Society for Ethical Culture; a reunion by jazz fusion band Fat Mama at the Knitting Factory; New Orleans veterans The Radiators at the Lion’s Den; country veteran Junior Brown at the intimate Joe’s Pub; à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹60s rockers New Riders of The Purple Sage at the Canal Room; and more….

http://harpmagazine.com/news/detail.cfm?article=10992

Billboard review of Elliott

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/content_display/reviews/singles/e3ibd39c4aa721578f25bd517af3c4086c4

… Old-soul midtempo, hand-clapping production from Stargate (Nelly Furtado, Ne-Yo, Rihanna) and rapid-fire, R. Kelly-esque verses adeptly mesh with a muscular, emotive vocal. Considering that Yamin cites Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway as
influences, the template is hands-down convincing. The singer suffered from a lack of overt star quality on the show, but “Wait for You” boasts amplitude of a radio-ready headliner… à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ Chuck Taylor

Is Billboard typically this effusive?

American Idol Finalist Elliott Yamin Finds Love With Jaime Paetz

They’ve been together for nearly a year but American Idol star from season five Elliott Yamin and his model girlfriend Jaime Paetz are heating up according to a report from Star Magazine. The last time we heard from Jaime was when she revealed to people magazine that she was happy with Elliott no matter what he looked like…

http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272612143.shtml

Kiki taking Sanjaya under her wing. That is kinda cute. Hopefully she can help him to project and to just be confident on stage.

He seems to respond to a “big sis”.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day everybody! :mrgreen_wp:

Be safe today. I had a friend die of drunk driving a few years ago.

For each petal on the shamrock
This brings a wish your way -
Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day.

May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.
~Irish Blessing

TOP O’ THE MORNIN TO YA…

Have a …….HAPPY ST PATRICKS DAY

EMERAL O’GEM

American Idol Finalist Elliott Yamin Finds Love With Jaime Paetz

Oh, so she’s the Jaime~lynn who’s #1 on Elliott’s MySpace.. haha. I think I’m kinda late with the news.

Good morning!

skylight1219 Mar 17th, 2007 at 2:17 am
Thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a season 6 of American Idol? When did this happen? I knew when 4 ended, because season 5 brought us a very talented group of contestants. So, I ask again, when did a season 6 begin?

We’re still waiting for the very talented group of contestants.
:lol_tb:

Oh, so sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the Jaime~lynn whoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s #1 on Elliottà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s MySpace.. haha. I think Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m kinda late with the news.

LOL, eyin. Yes, she is that girl. She’s gorgeous, isn’t she? As we say in Tagalog, “ang astig ni Elliott!” Hehe. ;-D

LOL, eyin. Yes, she is that girl. Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s gorgeous, isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t she? As we say in Tagalog, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“ang astig ni Elliott!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Hehe. ;-D

Elliot the stud? (brute)?

I’m still waiting for people to realize this is MJ’s blog about American Idol. You know, that cheesey show that she loves so much.

Happy Saint Patty’s Day! Thanks for the articles, Lisa B. Off to read Dave White!

emeral, I love that blessing

hezz too much elliott? lol

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m still waiting for people to realize this is MJà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s blog about American Idol. You know, that cheesey show that she loves so much.

“I’m so tired, tired of waiting, tired of waiting for you
So tired, tired of waiting, tired of waiting for you ”

“It’s your life, and you can do what you want
Do what you like, but please don’t keep-a me waiting
Please don’t keep-a me waiting ”

The Kinks- Tired of Waiting for You – 1965 – Brit Invasion
Maybe Sanjaya will sing it?

As we say in Tagalog, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“ang astig ni Elliott!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Hehe. ;-D

Lol purple.. but not much a stud as George O’Malley, who slept with Olivia, Meredith, Callie and Izzie in a span of less than a year! George IS the man! (Sorry, I’m still not over what happened at Grey’s.)

Oh hey! 3 more days till Elliott’s album drops! Anybody seen which bonus tracks will appear on the Target exclusive? I’ve seen the official tracklist, but not the one with the bonus tracks.

HS no *grin* Elliott fans have a reason to be excited right now. I’m excited for him as well.

*****

What there is too much of, is an attitude that this blog belongs to someone other than MJ. A complete disregard of her rules and a complete disrespect for her. Her requests are not only ignored but subtly, and occasionally not to subtly, snarked on.

Hell, even this post crosses MJ’s guidelines a little bit but I had to say it.

Now I must drink obscene amounts of caffeine before allowing myself near the blog again today. Finn knows who I might piss off next.

The Kinks- Tired of Waiting for You – 1965 – Brit Invasion
Maybe Sanjaya will sing it?
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I’m hoping for Sunshine Superman or better still, I’m Henry the VIII I AM… In full 16th century dress costume…LOL

emeralgem Mar 17th, 2007 at 9:00 am
The Kinks- Tired of Waiting for You – 1965 – Brit Invasion
Maybe Sanjaya will sing it?
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Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m hoping for Sunshine Superman or better still, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m Henry the VIII I AMà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ In full 16th century dress costumeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦LOL

I hope not, that song just isn’t right unless it’s sung in that wonderfully clipped British accent that Peter Blair Dennis Bernard Noone does so well. ( Yeah, I still remember his full name after all these years) ~sigh~

Lynnie, I was joking..

It was a good one Em.

Elliot the stud? (brute)?

Something like that, lynnie, yes. It may also mean, “Elliott, that lucky SOB!” lol

Oh hey! 3 more days till Elliottà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s album drops! Anybody seen which bonus tracks will appear on the Target exclusive? Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve seen the official tracklist, but not the one with the bonus tracks.

Eyin, I have not seen anything on the bonus tracks, either, but I was wondering if one of it could, by any chance, be A Whiter Shade of Pale? It was mentioned before as something Elliott might have recorded at some point. Others are speculating the acoustic YATO could be there, but I remember reading something saying that one is supposed to be a Yahoo exclusive, so I don’t believe it would be a bonus track. At any rate, I understand that the Target CD will cost only $9.99 the first week. JJ, are you reading this? ;-D

Unfortunately, I’m probably the only person who has not been watching Grey’s Anatomy so I cannot comment on George O’Malley’s “studliness.” :-/

Hi, hezzer.

hezzer19 Mar 17th, 2007 at 8:58 am
HS no *grin* Elliott fans have a reason to be excited right now. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m excited for him as well.
*****
What there is too much of, is an attitude that this blog belongs to someone other than MJ. A complete disregard of her rules and a complete disrespect for her. Her requests are not only ignored but subtly, and occasionally not to subtly, snarked on.

Hell, even this post crosses MJà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s guidelines a little bit but I had to say it.

Now I must drink obscene amounts of caffeine before allowing myself near the blog again today. Finn knows who I might piss off next.

So let’s hear some of your thoughts on season 6 – How would you like to see the season play out?
Will Lakisha, due to vote splitting with Melinda, be the big shocking vote-off this season, leaving Melinda to battle it out with Sligh or , god forbid, Hayley?
Do you enjoy the performances this year? How would you advise these idols?

Will the contestants be able/allowed to sing Beatles tunes on British Invasion night?

I just watched Joey Barnes’s performance of The Wire. I like it very much, too.

emeralgem Mar 17th, 2007 at 9:06 am
Lynnie, I was joking..

No problem, emeralgem ~ since you were talking about Henry VIII, I thought I’d add my thoughts about the song.
Just doing my part to keep the season 6 discussion moving along…..

In addition to the two bonus songs on the Target CD, Wal-Mart has an Elliott CD offer for two exclusive downloads. Can’t wait to see what the four extra songs are.

purplesmile Mar 17th, 2007 at 9:08 am

Something like that, lynnie, yes. It may also mean, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Elliott, that lucky SOB!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  lol

Ahhh yes, thanks purple, that’s a much better translation than my clumsy attempt!
I’m so glad things are going so well for him.

I’m leaning towards Target because the songs are supposed to be on the CD, as opposed to digital downloads from Wal-Mart. But we’ll see. Depends on the bonus tracks.

60s British Invasion night. *…crickets…* I have no idea. I guess I’ll just have to wait and see and leave all the song suggestions to you all.

Am I the only one excited about the mid-season Idol extravaganza episode? I don’t know, I feel like it’s gonna be refreshing. I just wish my top 6 will actually be the ones singing. (Blake, Melinda, Jordin, Sligh, Lakisha, and Richardson, in that order.)

Hey, it’s a pretty good attempt, lynnie. Do you speak Filipino?

You could try listening to some of the 60′s Brit Invasion music to give you some ideas.

It was a great time for pop music.

purplesmile Mar 17th, 2007 at 9:26 am
Hey, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a pretty good attempt, lynnie. Do you speak Filipino?

No purple, not at all, but one of our travel nurses was Filipino and would often throw out little phrases like that.

The masterclass lady blog was an interesting read. I don’t know anything about the technical aspects of singing, but she sure sounds like she put a lot of thought into her critiques and compliments. I know the guest celebrity coaches don’t put that much effort into coaching the kids but I wonder if the vocal coach that AI provides for the kids for the season puts as much thought into what he/she tells them.

More insults to Taylor Hicks in the above article posted by LisaB ( SUNDAY GAZETTE MAIL )

EXCERPT :

Season four brought us country sweetheart Carrie Underwood, who has become a country superstar after winning numerous awards à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  including three Grammys and four CMA Awards. Her hits include à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Before He Cheatsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Jesus Take the Wheel.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

His win may be part of the reason the judges are now constantly reminding everyone that this is à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“a singing competitionà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and should not be judged on looks or other abilities. But will viewers listen? Will the next Idol be a dud like Hicks or a superstar like Clarkson or Underwood? Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s up to us to decide.

I’m reading the Wiki article right now and not a lot of names ring a bell. Very few. The Beatles catalog probably is not cleared for the show, so I’m really lost here. I’m at work, so when I get home to my computer I’ll probably try and give it a listen.

I think I’m showing my age here. I’m still a baby. Lol

So letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s hear some of your thoughts on season 6 – How would you like to see the season play out?
Will Lakisha, due to vote splitting with Melinda, be the big shocking vote-off this season, leaving Melinda to battle it out with Sligh or , god forbid, Hayley?
Do you enjoy the performances this year? How would you advise these idols?

Nice attempt at sarcasm but yes, I do think that Lakisha and/or Melinda will be a shock boot due to vote splitting. I certainly feel that it will be Sligh or Blake who outlast the rest to battle it out with one of the divas. I also think that Hayley will last at least 2 or 3 more weeks particularly if she plays up the sex *** angle. Tears never hurt either. She could shock everyone and make it to the final 6. That is what is so great about this show.

And yes Lynnie I have enjoyed many performances this season. How many have you enjoyed? Oh wait, are you even watching this season?

As far as advising the idols why in the name of Finn would I? I’m a reality TV watcher not an effing agent.

I watch for the singing. I watch for the drama. I watch for the snark.

I watch for the sheer joy of quality entertainment.

Would you like me to share any more of my thoughts?

British Invasion week should be very interesting. I think the Idols are going to surprise us.

I am interested to see what Blake, Lakisha, Melinda, and Sligh sing.

Gina would sing a hell of alot better if she removed the lump of metal from her tongue.

The UK edit had Cat Deeley and Tiffany commenting between performances.

Gina would sing a hell of alot better if she removed the lump of metal from her tongue.

I agree. She could “pronunciate” the words better. Go ahead Gina, take that thing off. Don’t worry, you won’t lose much of your rocker chic cred. Not that you have a very solid one anyway.

Speaking of Gina, didn’t she say she wants to sing her fave song, Pink’s “Who Knew” on the show? I want to see this. I just heard it and I like the song. I always thought there would be a 2000s music theme because of the Gwen appearance, but if she would only appear for the charity episode, then there’s no more basis for that speculation now.

I wonder what song would fit Jordin…

squishy: I am interested to see what Blake, Lakisha, Melinda, and Sligh sing.

I’m not. Those people can sing almost anything (well, apparently, Sligh can’t sing anything with a melody, but I’m sure he’ll find a song to suit him).

It’s the others that intrigue me.

What bombastic song can Sanjaya select and then turn into a breathy non-extravagenza?

What ballad will Phil stumble through for two thirds of the song only to end with some triumphant glory notes?

Can Stephanie convert a Who song into a Beyonce/Mariah melisma-fest?

Haley always knocks me off my feet with her song choices. I never know where that girl is going to go next. She’s desperately trying to find an identity in this competition.

Chris R needs to get back to his bouncy roots. I think he should be okay staying on the lighter side of the British invasion.

Jordin might be in trouble. I’m not sure any animated movies featured British Invasion songs (unless you count Phil Collins with his Tarzan movie or Elton John with the Lion King (Tim Rice providing the assists on the vocals for both)). They seem a bit late for the era though, NO?

Gina should be in her element shouting something. I would fall off my couch laughing if she did Helter Skelter.

According to Dave White, “pronunciate” is an actual word. He claims to have looked it up. (although it is currently underlined in red in the previous sentence).

ETA: I just looked it up on dictionary.com . It is in Websters New Millennium Dictionary – usage – rare.

I think one of the reasons why I am fearing Brit Invasion week is that I get the feeling that very few of these idols know or understand any of the musical heritage that paved the way for the current music scene. Musicians from as far back as Chuck Berry, through the Brit Invasion, the psychedelic era, heavy metal,punk, grunge, rap – you name it- they have all built on what was there and added something new to the mix. I may be wrong, but I feel like many of these idols are almost working in a vacuum, with little or no understanding of the music that came before and the context in which it was made. I think if they had this musical depth, they would be capable of bringing a lot more to the stage when they do these theme weeks- because imo, you have to experience the song and its context in order to make it your own.

The girls will go for the powerhouse voices.

Dusty Springfield, Petula Clark, Lulu, Cilla Black and Shirley Bassey.

Sanjaya should look at the Donovan catalogue, or even early Cat Stevens.

My mom just asked me to make an album of all of Melinda’s songs. Then she looked at me weird after I told her that I’ve been voting for Sanjaya all this time. lol But after I explained to her why she shouldn’t want Melinda to win (because a song like “My Funny Valentine” would NOT be on her album), she doesn’t want an outright win anymore.

After she heard Elliott’s “Movin On” she said she would be picking up a copy of his album too.

Jersey it used more in the UK.

I am particularly interesting in seeing what Lakisha sings because I think she is the least versatile of the above 4 singers I listed. I want to see if she can show her versatility by singing something totally different than the usual Whitney/Aretha/Billie Holiday, etc stuff.

Very interesting.

I hope the Idols get into the spirit of it all and dress a little early 60′s British style.

Kirsten:

Gina should be in her element shouting something. I would fall off my couch laughing if she did Helter Skelter.

:lol_tb:

Dave White: My friends are all complaining that this is the most boring season of American Idol ever. And I see their point. There are really no surprises left, unless Howard Stern and VoteForTheWorst.com manage to mobilize the culture-jammer troops into a consistent showing for Sanjaya. Otherwise we’re just waiting to see, in the words of my friend Tony, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“which girl in a wig wins.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

It’s interesting how many articles I’m reading that are complaining about this being a boring season.

Is this typical of this point in the season? I’ve only paid attention to TWoP in the past, and well, they are without pity. So every year pretty much gets trashed. I’m just wondering if this has happened in the general press as well.

I’m not trying to compare seasons, but it can be about perception. If the press increasingly slams this season as being boring and useless and full of terrible singers, people may start to believe it. But, if they do it every year, clearly, the slamming has no effect.

omg. yes, all the season 6 contestants are just plain old stupid.

perhaps they will never reach the full depth of understanding about the 1960s because they ARE NOT OLD!!

you know….you do not need to be middle aged to understand music. a lot of the music from that era was fun and interesting, but not all that complicated.

and gee….do you have any understanding of modern music…other than disdain for that which you do not comprehend?

i am pretty sure that sligh and blake and melinda at the very least have a working knowledge of musical history. in fact, i would pit them against anyone on this blog and bet on them to win.

i agree with you squish…lakisha is going to have to work to change it up this week.

Hayley could try, Petula Clark – Don’t Sleep In The Subway.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=y7F-BP3s-x4

I agree 1000% that the people on the show this year lack some connection with past music. You could really feel it with Diana Ross. Not even the divas could connect. So predictions: the divas will do fine, Haley -ok, guys = Phil will be cheesy, neither Chris R or Blake can actually sing very well but might be fun. Enjoy the heck out of this week because the next 4 weeks: Gwen Stefani, Tony Bennett, Latin and country nite. It’s just going to be dismal. My preferred order of boot: Phil, Chris R, Stephanie, Chris S, Sanjaya, Blake, Lakeisha, Jordin or Melinda for the win. Many articles are referring to the fact that the show is boring this year so I don’t think you have to be a Season 5 obsessive to feel something is missing.

You can be 15 and have real deep connection to music so it’s not age. Sanjaya actually is better than most in this area.

Small Faces – sha la la la lee 1966

http://youtube.com/watch?v=hdSL30_z3KA

maybe because diana ross songs are not actually that good.

I’m very interested to see what songs they do. I hope that they pick good ones that are familiar to the audience. After being forced to do Diana Ross songs last week, the guys should shine this one if they pick right. Blake and Chris R will have the best look for that theme. Of the girls, Gina and Jordin are most likely to pick upbeat songs (remember Jordin did a Pat Benetar song recently). I just can’t see Lakisha doing anything different from what she has been so hope she surprises me. I just can’t make myself care what Hayley does but can’t wait for what horrors that Sanjaya will put us through. :blink_tb:

Spencer Davis Group – Keep On Running (1966)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=MDy2V1hEImo

hezzer19 Mar 17th, 2007 at 9:39 am
Nice attempt at sarcasm but yes, I do think that Lakisha and/or Melinda will be a shock boot due to vote splitting.

No sarcasm intended- I do believe Lakisha will end up being the big vote-off shocker – she’s got a great voice, but there is something missing in her performances.

I certainly feel that it will be Sligh or Blake who outlast the rest to battle it out with one of the divas. I also think that Hayley will last at least 2 or 3 more weeks particularly if she plays up the sex *** angle. Tears never hurt either.

I think Hayley may end up lasting well into the competition- I think a lot of the grandmothers and the little girls love that kind of singer, and if she continues with her sympathy cries, esp after Sanjaya is voted off, she could have enough votes to keep her in.

And yes Lynnie I have enjoyed many performances this season. How many have you enjoyed? Oh wait, are you even watching this season?

Yup, I’ve been watching and posting since the first girls night.
I’ve enjoyed some of the singing, but nothing yet that I wouldn’t mind taping over.

As far as advising the idols why in the name of Finn would I? Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m a reality TV watcher not an effing agent.

Well, there have been many season 6 posts discussing how the idols should dress, what they should sing, and how they should interact with the judges, for example. Obviously, as you have pointed out, not everyone is interested in those things.

I watch for the singing. I watch for the drama. I watch for the snark.

The singing hasn’t been that great for me so far, but I continue to have hopes each week that they will pull out something truly idol worthy – I had hoped this for Brandon , but unfortunately, never got to see it. I am still hoping to be blown away by Blake and Sligh.
As for drama this season, well, I’m not gonna hold my breath!

So something printed by “the press” is a truism? “The press” say that season 6 is boring so therefore season 6 is boring?

Wow. I guess Taylor does really suck then. Who knew?

I prefer to make up my own mind.

The girls will go for the powerhouse voices.

Dusty Springfield, Petula Clark, Lulu, Cilla Black and Shirley Bassey.

My dad is a HUGE Shirley Bassey fan. Needless to say, I grew up listening to a lot of her music. I’m not crazy about her, but I do appreciate her renditions of Big Spender, and What I Did For Love (from A Chorus Line).

My dad has every single recording of hers in all formats (records, cassettes, CDs). Every year for the past 20+ years, he attends her annual performance at Carnegie Hall in NYC and sits in the same seat, near the stage. At the end of the show, when she is given a bouquet of flowers–or they’re tossed on the stage–Shirley always walks over to the side of the stage near my dad and throws flowers at him until he catches one. This is their ritual, every single year. It’s pretty funny, really. He has tons of autographs and great photos where she’s posed with him at the stage door after shows.

Now you see where I get it from. Overinvestedness is genetic.

the kinks all day and all of the night

http://youtube.com/watch?v=F4DV-5d6a5g

Diana Ross songs are lame but the Supremes had some fun songs. This group also picked some real snoozers – Endless Love OMG. This season seems boring to me compared to Season 4 where I thought Constantine was alot of fun. When Sanjaya goes, it’ll be a real snoozefest in terms of reality TV entertainment. Why don’t they get Blake’s friend on the show? He’s rad.

Metta – that is a very cute story about your dad.

supremes songs are the equivalent of modern pop drivel.

folk: maybe because diana ross songs are not actually that good.

It depends on your definition of good. Sometimes, music is just good fun. Diana Ross songs are about hooks and melodies. They may not be Shostakovich (okay, they aren’t), but most people have probably danced to at least one of them and can hum a few bars.

The producers threw a softball to the contestants with this theme and most of them swung for the fences and whiffed the ball instead.

I give full credit to Blake for trying to modernize the song but keep the melody in tact. He clearly understood the music and tried work within it’s framework. That the song ended up anemic means that he just has more to learn.

It’s Chris Sligh that horrified me with what he did to that melody. He pounded it until it there was nothing left of it. Maybe next week he can sing the entire song using only quarter notes in the same chord. Heck, only use one note. He either did not understand what makes a Diana Ross song appealing or he decided he didn’t care.

kirsten….i know that. what i find funny is the disdain for modern pop music on this blog, which is full of fun and hooks and beats….yet a reverence for oldies which are the same thing but just old….old does not make something good. just makes it old.

Lulu – Shout!

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

old does not make something good. just makes it old.

Now THAT is a truism.

Ooooh – Shout would be a great group medley song!

folk Mar 17th, 2007 at 10:23 am
kirstenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.i know that. what i find funny is the disdain for modern pop music on this blog, which is full of fun and hooks and beatsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.yet a reverence for oldies which are the same thing but just oldà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.old doe snot make something good. just makes it old.

I must be reading a different blog, because I’ve never gotten that impression here.

Post-à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ success not guaranteed

To believe this man argument that Taylor lacks talent because of his cd sales, one must also believe that Britney is more talented than Christina A. Didn’t they both not come from the same talent show? I keep forgetting AI really wants us to believe that instant success means you are more talented.. It’s funny how some critics don’t have a problem slamming and comparing Taylor to Chris but how soft they are on Kat in comparison to Kellie..

Good Morning everyone. Happy St. Patricks Day.

Will be wearing my official green as a way of representing. I will be Irish for a day.. I will also be having the customary cornbeef and cabbage meal this evening. I wish today was like last weekend. I really wanted to go to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in NY but alas Mother Nature decided to do her Spring cleaning yesterday and dumped quite a bit of snow on the ground.

Donovan – Catch The Wind

http://youtube.com/watch?v=2-juSR2WzgY

lynnie…i am not even sure i am capable of a full response to your post. lets just say there have been hundreds of posts over the months concerning the dislike of modern pop music and anything on the radio today.

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Chris Sligh that horrified me with what he did to that melody. He pounded it until it there was nothing left of it. Maybe next week he can sing the entire song using only quarter notes in the same chord. Heck, only use one note.

I appreciated his attempt to make it sound like Coldplay, er, I mean, original, especially since I think it’s a crappy song to begin with. I think it will be easier to play it straight this week. I think he would sound good on The Hollies’ “Carrie Anne” (actually, now that I think of it, that would be better for Blake)

Regardless of what he does, I will give Sligh a few votes this week for referencing Simon’s manboobs on TV:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8Z3LgBZAjE

I must be reading a different blog, because Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve never gotten that impression here.

You must have missed the radio play discussions.

lol cheese.

i love lisa b.

Cheese – LMAO

Metta – that is a very cute story about your dad.

Jersey – Shirley’s been very sweet to my dad. That annual concert really means the world to him. I try to imagine him and the other Shirley groupies at the stage door, all decked out in their finest semi-formal attire, waiting patiently for one of the original true Divas to emerge.

Goldfinger Shirley Bassey

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

Finger smacking so early in the morning !

I don’t read the majority of the news articles posted so can’t lable me a little lamb. It’s my very own opinion that AI6 is boring. Granted I missed this weeks shows but I’ll assume it was just some of the same. Will get to tune in this week and suspect it will just be a repeat.

Like Chris S, doubt he’ll win. Blake needs to change it up.

NTL, the writing is on the wall, battle of the diva’s, same song, different singer. Ho hum…..

Congratulations to Elliott! Smooth!

Lisa B Mar 17th, 2007 at 10:29 am
I must be reading a different blog, because Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve never gotten that impression here.

You must have missed the radio play discussions.

I guess I must have! If that’s so then I stand corrected!

old does not make something good. just makes it old.

Now THAT is a truism.

Feh! Spoken like a true 25 year old.

no worries lynnie…it has just been the predominant conversation…for….ummm….5 months? sound about right lisa b?

hezzer19: So something printed by à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“the pressà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is a truism? à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The pressà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  say that season 6 is boring so therefore season 6 is boring?

No, that is not the point I was trying to make. I was merely asking if this is a common occurence in the press or not.

I believe it was MJ that pointed out that every year the press complains that the auditions are mean and go on too long. So, the complaints fall upon deaf ears and have no effect on either TPTB or the viewing public.

So, this boring talk may be a yearly subject or it may be an example of the press turning on the show (which still may have no effect on either TPTB or the viewing public).

hezzer19: Wow. I guess Taylor does really suck then. Who knew?

Believe it or not, but I’ve met people who have not gone to a movie or watched a TV show because they’ve read/heard it sucked.

And certainly, there are many politicians who seem to think that if you tell a lie frequently enough, people will believe it. And it may surprise you to find out that some people do. There are many who still think that there are WMD to be found in Iraq and that Saddam had something to do with 911 despite numerous reports coming out that neither were ever true. Some people even believe that Taylor Hicks got 64 million votes on finals night because it has been written frequently enough.

At least Folk, seems like years.

Goldfinger Shirley Bassey

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

Lisa B – I like this one too. Good choice for Melinda or LaKisha.

Here’s one for Melinda:

Shirley Bassey – SOMEWHERE

http://youtube.com/watch?v=TzXLdN7-BIE

This seems like a good choice for Haley’s lightweight voice. Gina would sound good doing the Stones version of the song (I will not comment on Marianne’s ***-like performance style):

http://youtube.com/watch?v=UVSJt5r5n6U

As to the press reports, it seems normal to me, but then the British Media love building up and then knocking them down.

The winners tend to be the one’s who keep their heads down and just get on with it.

Cilla Black -You Are My World

http://youtube.com/watch?v=8l_iyuR_0Rg

Cilla Black – Anyone Who Has A Heart

http://youtube.com/watch?v=6GsAP5fC2vg

Regarding the discussion about current pop music and the “oldies”. guess i would be considered to be on the fence about some current pop tunes, primarily due to what I perceive is a utter lack of attention to lyrics and meaning, I mean damn, “my humps” got won an grammy award for Pop duo performance, and that is just sick. Give me clever, fun, interesting beats and hooks, show some intelligence with those words, make it mean SOMETHING, even if what you are saying is nonsense. at least have a point of view. I mean The Ramones did not have great lyrics in their songs, but I could get wrapped up in the attitude 10 seconds into the song.
current music, most of it, I really like and I listen to everything, rap, gospel, rock, alternative, opera, r/b,neo-soul,
even some country and of course, the classics. It is all good.

Kirsten that was not actually directed at you…but I totally agree. Hence the sarcasm.

folk: kirstenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.i know that. what i find funny is the disdain for modern pop music on this blog, which is full of fun and hooks and beatsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.yet a reverence for oldies which are the same thing but just oldà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.old does not make something good. just makes it old

LOL Folk. That happens all the time. New music sucks. There is nothing but crap on the TV (57 channels and nothings on). They haven’t made a good movie since the 70′s.

I’m sure that cave elders back in the day said “You call that a painting? Why, that doesn’t even look like a wooly mammoth. Back in the day, you could practically see the creature hurl Zurg into the bush. There is no life in today’s paintings”.

This blog is hardly unique. What people always forget is that the good examples live on while the bad examples have generally faded away. For every Casablanca, there were tonnes of horrible, stilted, badly-acted movies. Modern times are full of both the good and the bad so it always seems worse than it is. Plus, there is always nostalgia for the past.

IMO, there will always be three basic camps:
1) Everything today is crap. I miss the good old days.
2) Everything today is fantastic. Old stuff is boring (some won’t even watch anything in Black and White).
3) There is some good and bad in every generation.

The Seekers – Georgy Girl

http://youtube.com/watch?v=c-GApOqzgWM

The Seekers-The Carnival Is Over (1965)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Fh6qUquzchM

You have to admire someone who admits they do not even read the articles that our newshound posts so diligently every morning. I mean why would you be interested in American Idol news posted at an American Idol blog?

folk Mar 17th, 2007 at 10:05 am
omg. yes, all the season 6 contestants are just plain old stupid.

perhaps they will never reach the full depth of understanding about the 1960s because they ARE NOT OLD!!

you knowà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.you do not need to be middle aged to understand music. a lot of the music from that era was fun and interesting, but not all that complicated.

and geeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.do you have any understanding of modern musicà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦other than disdain for that which you do not comprehend?

i am pretty sure that sligh and blake and melinda at the very least have a working knowledge of musical history. in fact, i would pit them against anyone on this blog and bet on them to win.

I certainly wouldn’t characterize any of the idols as being stupid. I’m sorry if that’s all you got out of my post.
And something does not have to be complicated to be good.
I believe that having knowledge of a variety of musical genres and eras can only add to one’s creativity, whether you’re writing your own songs or performing someone else’s. I think some of the most innovative performers build on what’s gone before them, add their own twist, and come up with something new.
*** or Hayley standing up on stage blandly singing songs while posing and smiling for the camera are good examples of what happens when performers lack musical depth and don’t make the effort to understand what the song is even about.

Dusty Springfield-you don’t have to say you love me

http://youtube.com/watch?v=6N6L7xwEj28

Yes. I pick option 3 – good/bad in every generation. Discussions of Season 6 remind me of the old joke “Are we having fun yet?” but faith springs eternal. Plus you know what people say about opinions?

Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders – Groovy Kind of Love

http://youtube.com/watch?v=eCsrOJa81rU

Spencer Davis Group – Gimme Some Lovin Music Video

http://youtube.com/watch?v=VxA3atHD2QM

Ian Whitcomb – You really turn me on (Turn on song)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ye4BYAhWGcA

The Moody Blues – Go Now

http://youtube.com/watch?v=OiG7DgmTpxI

Freddie and the dreamers-You were made for me

http://youtube.com/watch?v=HnOUWUch7hk

hezzer, you edited my comment – I said I don’t read “the majority” — scan the titles, read what strikes me at the moment.

What? It’s a rule I have to read all of it???

I do respect Lisab and all she does –

THE NASHVILLE TEENS – Tobacco Road

http://youtube.com/watch?v=O3AWbZcLpGw

Well if one of the gals do Son of a preacher man, I hope they do it a’la Joss Stone like just to watch Simon’s face

Swinging Blue Jeans – Hippy Hippy Shake

http://youtube.com/watch?v=KHcUDA4qsxI

WOW

I just got hit with 62 inches of high definition Elliott Walmart ad! ABC Family channel.

The dave clark five bits and pieces.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Mb4I-FtEAXE

It’s not so much that Season 6 is boring as it is following a season that was very under-rated but had singers who were very diverse with no clear cut winner. IMO, that added to the entertainment. AI took the show in a different direction after Season Three. They wanted diversity and went after it during one of the most hyped seasons…Season Four. Season Four had a lot of diverse talent but IMO, the season was a bit of a letdown because it was clear from the beginning who the winner was. The real fun of voting was removed.. Season Four had the most diversed singers to date but Season Five was more fun to watch because the “title” could have gone to anyone of the singers from that season.

Season Six took two steps backwards, as far as diversity is concerned. That’s why it’s now considered boring. We’ve grown accustom to the diverse group of singers and now we have eleven of the same kind and not very good kind either. You can count the talented ones on one hand..

carolina Mar 17th, 2007 at 11:02 am
hezzer, you edited my comment – I said I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t read à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“the majorityà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  scan the titles, read what strikes me at the moment.

What? Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a rule I have to read all of it???

I do respect Lisab and all she does à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’

And now, when you’re done reading, you have to listen to all the songs, too!
:thumbup_tb:

Lisa does do a great job, though!

gerry and the pacemakers You’ll Never Walk Alone

http://youtube.com/watch?v=siH3Aj7piXk

lynnie, I’m on You Tube right now –

I think Chris R should do Light Up and Leave Me Alone by Traffic!

(well, I did think Sanjaya should do Low Spark of High Heeled Boys but it’s a tad long).

And certainly, there are many politicians who seem to think that if you tell a lie frequently enough, people will believe it. And it may surprise you to find out that some people do. There are many who still think that there are WMD to be found in Iraq and that Saddam had something to do with 911 despite numerous reports coming out that neither were ever true. Some people even believe that Taylor Hicks got 64 million votes on finals night because it has been written frequently enough.

Krsiten, you need to stop making sense so early in the morning…lol

Don’t mind if you don’t read all the links, mind you there are some posters who declare proudly they don’t read the blog at all.

Now as to today’s music links, you’re missing some real classics if you don’t. :wink1_tb:

LISAB – gerry and the pacemakers Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll Never Walk Alone

http://youtube.com/watch?v=siH3Aj7piXk

Too bad Antonella got the boot – perfect song for her. I went to her myspace, she’s holding her head up a tad too high!

Animals – The House Of The Rising Sun

http://youtube.com/watch?v=pRV9QCXLtHQ

Ooooh – Shout would be a great group medley song!

I don’t know. Shout doesn’t scream “British Invasion” to me. I mean, the song was done first by an American band in the 50s. I hope just because it was done by a brit invasion star that it doesn’t count for British invasion. That would be really lame.

Okay LisaB — BINGO !

Sanjaya should sing Moody Blues “Go Now” — (exit stage left)

If anyone dresses up ala Austin Powers, they get my vote for sure. Anyone except Sanjaya, that is.

ETA: I’m not sure what sort of depth or musical history can be found in Diana Ross’ Endless Love…thus Sligh’s sttempt to mix it up a bit.

Now as to todayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s music links, youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re missing some real classics if you donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t.

These are all great youtubes- I’d love to stay up and listen to all of them, but if I don’t get to bed and get some sleep I will be a zombie at work tonight.

( More Zombies, Lisa!)

Anyone Who Had a Heart was also sung by Vonzell on Dionne night:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=kc0Jp3NVcrE

Let me guess that one of the gals will re-hash this because Cilla did it. Yawn.

the article in the charleston gazette was by a student at poca high school — the opinion is one that i would not particularly value — filled with the exaggerations of a young person who thinks she knows something and with the bias that one is a only a good singer or successful if he/she is heard on the radio. based on what i hear on the radio when i travel with my children, good music is not a requirement for radio.

I’m on Sanjaya again —

Jezebel by Herman’s Hermits

http://youtube.com/watch?v=9_6f4VvEoBQ&mode=related&search=

(dogs would howl, kat’s would cry)

The New Vaudeville Band “Winchester Cathedral”

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Wv_RfFmJ5nA

old does not make something good. just makes it old.

Now THAT is a truism.

Nor does being http://youtube.com/watch?v=sUz2OulZ-q4” rel=”nofollow”>old mean it is bad.

Yardbirds – Heart full of Soul

http://youtube.com/watch?v=8R5jBTzn_ZA

I appreciated his attempt to make it sound like Coldplay, er, I mean, original, especially since I think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a crappy song to begin with. I think it will be easier to play it straight this week. I think he would sound good on The Holliesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Carrie Anneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  (actually, now that I think of it, that would be better for Blake)

Regardless of what he does, I will give Sligh a few votes this week for referencing Simonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s manboobs on TV:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8Z3LgBZAjE

ManBoobs!!

:clap_tb:

You know, my FIRST though on any British Invasion song was “Carrie Anne” I used to play that song A LOT when I was a kid. I think you are right, Blake would be good with it

Donovan – Hurdy Gurdy Man (Beatle Week Liverpool)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qu-18cP4164

I am enjoying the Daily Chat immensely today!!

Yay!!

Loving these YouTube’s Lisa!! Thank you!!

Crazy World of Arthur Brown Fire

http://youtube.com/watch?v=oD6NvBhwVtE

Thanks for the link to The House of the Rising Sun, Lisa B. Love that song but I guess it wouldn’t work for AI not to mention none of them could pull it off.

I can understand why some people think this season is boring but don’t know what’s accomplished by saying so. As for them not appreciating music history, I’m not sure they have enough time for that. They have to pick their songs early, get them cleared, and work out the arrangement/rehearse. My kids like the Beatles and one is very into classic rock so this would be right up their alley so you never know.

Lisa B
Mar 17th, 2007 at 10:28 am
Donovan – Catch The Wind

http://youtube.com/watch?v=2-juSR2WzgY

Man — this definitely comes from a different space and time. Beyond the fact that I luv Donavan, the cigarette smoking alone is worth noting…

Time of the Season by the Zombies

http://youtube.com/watch?v=pHVlV7G-RsU

The Zombies – She’s Not There

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oJWE73cf-Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwdeQY-FGrk

Thanks for all the great links. Too bad they can’t do Cream. That would be great. One of the girls should do a Dusty Springfield song. That would kill.

I’m thinking there’s no way they’ll be allowed to do The Who, but I think Sligh could do a decent job on this:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=kq2RdFp4UjM

Boy, I don’t know my British Invasion very well, I think I got stuck in Beatleland and didn’t venture too far away from that

Never heard that song before Cheese! Eeeeenteresting!

I could see Blake doing Time of the Season. The only problem with the Zombie songs is that there’s so much harmonizing and you don’t want those backup singers drowning you out.

It’s been fun watching & listening to those clips. Catch you later. :bye_tb:

Cream – Sunshine of your Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI8SUc2SV4k

db…THANK YOU for the tech info. I will give that a try.

Whiter Shade of Pale

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc0imHr5Mxc

Hey, I did this in the chat last night…..

I went to the AI boards and looked at what all the fanbases are called….some of these names make me pee

Blake Lewis – Blakers/Blaker Girls
Chris Richardson – The Richness
Chris Sligh – Fro Patro
Gina Glocksen – The Glockstars, G-Force
Haley Scarnato – Haley’s Comets
Jordin Sparks – Spark Plugs
Lakisha Jones – LaDiva Nation
Melinda Doolittle – Melinda’s Backups
Phil Stacey – Philnatics
Sanjaya Malakar – Fanjaya
Steophanie Edwards – Phanie Pack

I am a big fan of many of the artists of Season 5 (as well as some of the previous seasons.) I find this season incredibly interesting though — not so much from a musical standpoint, but from a strategic standpoint. IMO, there is no way they can let Lakisha or Melinda win because it would be a rehash of Season 3, and that would quickly sit them directly on that jumping shark.

So…if it’s not a Lakisha or Melinda win, then who is the next AI? I tried to list the remaining contestants in boot order, and honestly it could go a number of ways. In the meantime, although I would agree this is not the most talented group they have ever had, there are some very interesting players. Who knows what Chris S/Blake will do with a song? Will Lakisha ever change it up? Haley/Sanjaya are getting progressively better each week – will there be a come from behind winner?

Hey this is interesting stuff to me because this show is like a big puzzle to me.

And sue me, I really, really like Phil Stacy’s voice.

The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde (Georgie Fame)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln56-u9-quo

I’ve avoided links for The Beatles, The Who and The Rolling Stones as I doubt they’d get clearance for them (or would be prepared to pay the price).

WOW

I just got hit with 62 inches of high definition Elliott Walmart ad! ABC Family channel.

If he was smiling, his teeth must have been 2-3″ in height. LOL

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve avoided links for The Beatles, The Who and The Rolling Stones as I doubt theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d get clearance for them (or would be prepared to pay the price).

I think that you are correct, no goodies from these bands I’m sure

The Foundations – Baby, now that i’ve found you

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

DEEP PURPLE – Hush (1968)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L58M88CweFg

Okay so this may be a stretch for British Invasion (I think they might have been considered late British Invasion or second wave).

I would love this as a group song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97T3GK4f7o8
Trying to forget your generation.
You know all the ways when it’s up to you.
The ends must justify the means.
I say your generation don’t mean a thing to me.

Billy Idol is still hawt (even if he does wear a wallet chain):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jkxdbgk9Si0

Lisa B
Mar 17th, 2007 at 12:17 pm
The Foundations – Baby, now that ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve found you

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

And right there you have Phil Stacey’s song. Jeeeesh, I wish he would take that lovely voice and sing something less muzac-like. If I had any creative abilities, I would take all of Phil’s songs and string them together to make one-long elevator ride.

C’mon Phil, how about Sunshine of Your Love or Arthur Brown’s House of Fire.

p.s. no, I have no inside info and don’t know what he is really going to sing–but I’d place a quarter on that song choice.

Tom Jones – Delilah

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUN2bcDL8MI

The Troggs – Love is All Around

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkMUmoS6B6M

Billy Idol is still hawt (even if he does wear a wallet chain):

Yes indeed! White Wedding….one of the best songs ever. I think I have everything Idol ever did and yeah, I had a BIG thing for that guy. He was rockin’.

Lisa, being a child of the 60′s, I knew every single song even before I clicked on youtube to watch it done.

I still say Eric Burdon of the Animals was one of the best ever. The boy could growl.

Billy Idol’s too late Neonorange.

t2
~ And sue me, I really, really like Phil Stacyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s voice.

Worth noting, t2 – that makes 5 of us at mj’s now. I would list the other 3 (besides myself) but they may have changed their minds since earlier this week. (Wanna join our slumber party?) LOL

status quo – pictures of matchstick men

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZmVUuEQ4UI

Can anyone tell I’m looking forward to next week?

LOL Lisa B! I hope they fulfill your expectations!!

However, regarding Phil Stacy – he would have to grow his hair out to have a chance at winning – we can’t have two bald American Idol winners in a row.

Peter and Gordon – A World Without Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwE1_me5Qzg

Interesting note written by Paul McCartney, Peter was Jane Asher’s brother, Paul’s girlfriend at the time.

Lisa B
Mar 17th, 2007 at 12:34 pm
Billy Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s too late Neonorange.

The first song I posted was Generation X circa 1977. Is that too late? Oh well.

Desdemona
Worth noting, t2 – that makes 5 of us at mjà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s now. I would list the other 3 (besides myself) but they may have changed their minds since earlier this week. (Wanna join our slumber party?) LOL

Yeah, I’ll join the slumber party — I’ll even bring the popcorn. I SOOOO hope he picks something rockin’ this week.

No way he’s gonna win (not even in my wildest dreams and not even with a full head of hair), but I just hope he lasts a really long time so I get to hear him sing for as long as possible because I think he will have to go back to Navy afterwards.

If they stick to the rules it’s early to mid 60′s.

thedingoateyobaby
Mar 17th, 2007 at 12:31 pm
Yes indeed! White Weddingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.one of the best songs ever. I think I have everything Idol ever did and yeah, I had a BIG thing for that guy. He was rockinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢.

You need to check out his acapella version of Gnarls Barkey Crazy.
http://www.myspace.com/billyidol

Not to disagree with a Brit but according to most definitions it should be early to mid sixties Lisa.

Herman’s Hermits Something tells me I’m into Something Good

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL1a5tGnd8A

Neoorange, ahm going there now.

Lisa B
Mar 17th, 2007 at 12:37 pm

Can anyone tell Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m looking forward to next week?

Lisa, I am both looking forward to it and dreading it all at the same time. My expectations are through the roof because of the genre and Im sure I will be sick to my stomach when I hear them butcher some of these classics. I hope I am pleasantly surprised but given the calliber of talent these past few weeks, Im thinking it will be a disaster. We’ll see.

Where are my beloved Hollies, LisaB?

hezzer19
Mar 17th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
Not to disagree with a Brit but according to most definitions it should be early to mid sixties Lisa.

I got it arse about face, mixing up my early and lates, too much music on the brain.

No Milk Today (Herman’s Hermits)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5gpC4Chnnk&mode=related&search=

Neonorange! LOVED the acapella version of Crazy!!! At first I was thinkin’….I aint sure ’bout this and then…BAM! I also loved Eve of Destruction. Talk about how the more things change, the more they remain the same eh?

Ya see kids? THIS is how to growl. Bill Idol growling..101.

Hollies – Carrie Anne

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlt9I8N0z8Q

The Fortunes – You’ve Got Your Troubles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzR-XtJjaq8

Lisa, I am both looking forward to it and dreading it all at the same time. My expectations are through the roof because of the genre and Im sure I will be sick to my stomach when I hear them butcher some of these classics. I hope I am pleasantly surprised but given the calliber of talent these past few weeks, Im thinking it will be a disaster. Weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll see.

You know Dingo, I’m not bothered it’s given me an excuse to look out some of those great tunes again.

It could be the greatest car crash tv in history, but it’s bringing some great music to the attention of the young’uns.

It’s all entertainment when all is said and done.

Los Bravos – Black Is Black

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

Delurking for the first time to say Thanks to Lisa B for the great 60′s vids. Brings back great memories. Looking forward to seeing what this years idols can do with them.

Here is one of my favs by The Hollies: Long Cool Woman In a Black Dress

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP94PlEtsEQ

Hope this works, I am not very good at this.

Late to the Simon Cowell Ego postings, but here’s a
quick animation I made this morning.

http://thumbsnap.com/v/TE5gsgnk.gif

Lisa, I’ve spent a ridiculous amount of time listening to your youtube links this morning. Thanks you!!!

Brandon was going to do “Whiter Shade of Pale” according to one of the exit interviews. I think he could have really done a good job with it. Sigh.

My guesses for top three are Melinda, Jordin and either Blake or Sligh.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, Long Cool Woman was awesome! That was some rockin’ music and I always think its the Bee Gees when I first hear it.

Des!! LOL, Cowell’s head will never explode cause he can never get enough of himself.

Agreed, House of the Rising Sun wouldn’t work, but two other early Animals’ song would..

“It’s My Live,” and “We Got To Get Out Of This Place.”

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

No song better captures the spirit of the 60′s.

LisaB: Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve avoided links for The Beatles, The Who and The Rolling Stones as I doubt theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d get clearance for them (or would be prepared to pay the price).

I seem to recall some fanfair over the winter where they said that they had gotten clearance to do Beatles songs (whether or not they will pay for the rights remains to be seen). I thought that is why there was all the talk of Sir Paul being on.

Dingo: Lisa, I am both looking forward to it and dreading it all at the same time. My expectations are through the roof because of the genre and Im sure I will be sick to my stomach when I hear them butcher some of these classics.

I thought Queen week would be a MASSIVE train wreck last year and it was actually quite good. On CI, Gordon Lightfoot week was anticiapted to be a disaster, but surprisingly, the kids did extremely well (and Gordon was a very gracious coach). On the other hands, AI has made hash of theme weeks which seemed like a gift.

I am cautiously optimistic for next week. The British Invasion encompassed a lot of styles and a lot of singable tunes. So, there is rich material to mine. These kids are still finding their AI-legs though, so who knows.

Any spoilers? How about the Ford pimpomercial? What song will that feature?

You know Dingo, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not bothered ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s given me an excuse to look out some of those great tunes again.

It could be the greatest car crash tv in history, but ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s bringing some great music to the attention of the youngà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢uns.

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s all entertainment when all is said and done.

Stomps bunny feet….oh alrightttttt Lisa. When I want reason I’ll ask ya for it dammit!

All that you said was true but I swear, they kill these songs or if they pick really crappy ones and thats it. The gloves are coming off.

Dont forget The Animals “Bring It On Home To Me”. I gotta thing for Burdon.

LisaB forgive me if you already posted this. I checked but didn’t see it. The OC Register is really into Idol. I enjoyed last seasons weekly picks.

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/entertainment/columns/article_1617471.php

I’ve been watching this season all along too and I’m still waiting for the goosebump moment. So far the level of talent isn’t doing it for me except for Melinda. It IS boring when you watch each week and the performances are so weak.

This is the kind of singing that we saw in previous seasons, although this isn’t an AI performance. I’m using Clay as an example to avoid season 5 talk and for those who haven’t heard him before. This is Unchained Melody at the David Foster and Friends Charity Gala.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmKTUMDMroI&mode=related&search=

Did I grow up in the fucking BEST musical era or WHAT??

Yeah….I know all generations say that about their music but really, mine was the BEST!

Hops around the batcave singing doo wah diddy diddy dum diddy doo..there she was justa walkin’ down the street singin’ doo wah diddy diddy dum diddy doo..

Dont MAKE me type all the words…….

Dingo, have you heard eric burdons solo cd, i don’t have the name right now..but it’s really good, i was listening to it last night, along with my new michael kaeshammer cd (this guy is a musical genius! he plays a mean piano, boogie woogie, jazz, blues anything)

Dingo if they wreck any of the songs, I’ll hold them down while you beat them with your Bunny Slippers.

Another perspective on Idol that was in my box this morning. Don’t think we’ve seen this one.

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/entertainment/16888902.htm?source=rss&channel=kansascity_entertainment

Undecided….damn you! damn damn damn you! My entire body has goosebumps. Nobody hits that glory note at the end of that fucking song like Clay does. Dont do it, dont make me go there.

Make fun of the boy but dayum! The boy can sing his ass off.
Wooooooooooooooooo!!!

OK, I just ate some chocolate to calm down.

Lisa B
Mar 17th, 2007 at 1:29 pm

Dingo if they wreck any of the songs, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll hold them down while you beat them with your Bunny Slippers.

LOLOL! OK Lisa, deal.

radname, why no, I hadnt heard it. I’ll see if iTunes has it. Thanks!!

Another growler….oooooooooooo, I love him.

LOLOL! OK Lisa, deal.

Spits on hand and shakes.

Radnameeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

OMFG! Eric Burdon’s solo CD “He Used To Be An Animal” is fucking RIDICULOUSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh I hate when I get this excited! I get hives and everything! I get exclamation mark crazy too!!!!

OUTSTANDING! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

OMG, that voice. That voice is orgasmic for me.

Spits on hand and shakes.

Looks at Lisa. Shakes her hand and then….being the Howie Mandell germaphobe that I am….whips out the Purell. Nothin’ personal.

JustSomeGuy Mar 17th, 2007 at 1:19 pm

Agreed, House of the Rising Sun wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t work, but two other early Animalsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ song would..

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s My Live,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“We Got To Get Out Of This Place.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

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

No song better captures the spirit of the 60à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s.

“We Got To Get Out Of This Place” would be a great group song. Heck, it would make a great exit song too.

I’ll forgive you Dingo, I grew up with older brothers so I’m hardened.

Enough links from me, someone else have a go.

Lisa B
Mar 17th, 2007 at 12:15 pm Edit

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve avoided links for The Beatles, The Who and The Rolling Stones as I doubt theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d get clearance for them (or would be prepared to pay the price).

I remember, Bo Bice sang an early Stones song back in Season 4. And the Who appear to be willing to whore out their songs to anybody these days, considering how many commercials and TV shows their songs end up on.

I’m hearing different rumors about the Beatles tune. One rumor was that MJ was unwilling to clear the songs unless he could appear on the show, so the entire Beatles thing was scratched, but who knows…

My entire body has goosebumps. Nobody hits that glory note at the end of that fucking song like Clay does. Dont do it, dont make me go there.

Make fun of the boy but dayum! The boy can sing his ass off.
Wooooooooooooooooo!!!

Dingo – Calm down! Here, this should help.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=GlWUmKnnfGQ

actually some of the lee hazlewood-nancy sinatra collaborations were pretty great in a kind of cowboy psychedelic way. i read he moved to sweden in the early 70s and made more trippy music out there.

i got a kick out of dave white’s reference to the mentors. they are a hardcore comedy-punk-porno band whose work is more raunchy performance art than anything else. i happened to know el duce and he was actually a very sweet guy in person but always kind of in character and doing these little social experiments, borat-like. after he was hit by a train, the band lived and lives on, but without his ironic wit. i just got their new cd in the mail from moosed*ck, their drummer. another nice guy! his wife and i are good friends.

i guess kim, the dogdoc, is not around. last night i had a question for her…

LMFAO cheese! I ahve seen that many times. There is something wrong with it on so many levels and yet…….I love that boy lololol!

As you can see, ahm very exciteable today.

I have an article where you can comment on what you think Chris Sligh should sing for British Invasion week, lots of interesting comments so far:

http://chris-sligh.info/content/view/78/31/

Thanks for the link, cheese. He sure had a blast spoofing all those different artists. This is some British Invasion stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOe25Xznzmo

Interesting blog article:

Is AI 6 the worst season ever?

OMG……I just found this!

It’s a parody/tribute video to Half Past Forever (Chris Sligh’s band)

It’s great!

Be sure to watch the whole thing, towards the end they do a Simon impression that made me giggle! LOL

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ePD90cp9bJA

LisaB I’m so girl crushing on you right now!

Thanks for the fantastic links. Love love LOVE the music!

Ummmmm….what’s up with this “cease and desist” notice to the Soul Patrol on Taylor’s official website?

Hey everyone!

Okay I’ll go back and read and listen to links and stuff in a bit… but I found this PRICELESS video on my myspace bulletins just a few minutes ago. It’s from the Blaker Girls myspace (yes, I added them as a friend *hangs head*), and it is effing HILARIOUS. It was made by one of Blake’s friends that was at the top 16 taping… I’m serious, if you haven’t seen it, WATCH. I was roaring.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGna-ONullA

That’s hilarious Sarah.

Hey everyone, thanks for all of the great YouTube links this morning! I don’t know much about the true British Invasion music (so I thought) and I have to admit I was sorta disappointed at the thought that the finalists would be limited to tunes from the 60s. I was hoping they could do anything, as long as it was by a British artist.

Anyway, after checking out these links, I realized I actually *do* know some of these songs! I hope Blake sings “Time Of The Season” by The Zombies!!

Sarah, I’m a Blaker Girl too. Heh.

Everywhere
Mar 17th, 2007 at 2:34 pm
Interesting blog article:

Is AI 6 the worst season ever?

From the article “note-mangler Kellie Pickler”

heh, yes, indeed…How soon we forget…

Okay Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll go back and read and listen to links and stuff in a bità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ but I found this PRICELESS video on my myspace bulletins just a few minutes ago. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s from the Blaker Girls myspace (yes, I added them as a friend *hangs head*), and it is effing HILARIOUS. It was made by one of Blakeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s friends that was at the top 16 tapingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m serious, if you havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t seen it, WATCH. I was roaring.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGna-ONullA

GREAT!!! LOVED IT!!! toooooooo cool!!

Sarah:

LOved the Blake’s friend video.. HIlarious!
By the way I am so pumped up for next week’s performance by BLake. I think British Invasion theme will be great for him. Can’t wait !
Go Blake GO!

By the way, it seems that the media really likes Blake, EW, AOL, and the media in general etc are always talking wonders about him. THey like his contemporary vibe and smooth voice.
They think he has potential to do very well in the music business. I think they are absolutely right! Blakelicious! :thumbup_tb:

One man doing a pretty funny AI6 parody of some of the contestants: Sligh, Blake and Sanjaya

http://youtube.com/watch?v=rKDJwVpsH1o

Glad y’all liked the video. I mean, that provided for one of the best laughs I’ve had in a while.

Ana – it’s good to hear that the press likes him. Hopefully that won’t work against him – i.e. him believing his own hype (like a certain unnamed contestant did last year, LOL). Anyway, I think he’s smart and very talented and has much potential to be successful in the industry. His voice is not the most technically skilled of the finalists, but it IS very good, and beyond that, he has the X-factor in spades, IMO.

Truly, if he and Melinda were not in this season, I doubt I’d be interested. I like some of the others too, but Blake and Melinda are the ones who keep me tuning in each week. I really hope it ends up between those two in the finale. THAT would be a great show, for me.

Elliott recorded Whiter Shade of Pale, just sayin…

The person who wrote that article for the Saturday Gazette needs a fact checker. No one can be a one hit wonder until they have put out a sophomore album. Taylor’s Cd has only been out 3 months, and, she is calling him a flop and a dud? Never mind he is burning up venues all over the nation, and, other great things he’s done, such as Grand Marshall of the New Orleans Mardi Gras. Why is it everyone is so obsessed with the sales of a CD out of the gate? The real test lies in longevity in the business. Some of these people who are hot right now, could end up being the one-hit-wonders, not the other way around. If the criteria for being a superstar rests in first CD sales, then Kelly Clarkson could also be considered a flop. It wasn’t until her Breakaway album, that she garnered huge success.

watching clay as elvis makes me appreciate elvis that much more lol, aint no body move like that man moves, when people try to they somehow look goofy, yet when he did it, it was sexy (probably the same way some of you feel about taylor)also i don’t know what the leather jacket is about? that’s more james dean than elvis, who usually wore suits in his early days

then Kelly Clarkson could also be considered a flop.
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didn’t kelly sell something like 3 million of her first cd?

Katharine performing at a gay club in LA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ0fFFv79MQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiGzfSMkMgw

I LOVE how this girl takes time out for her gays. With a crappy sound system, no band. I think it’s awesome she did this. She totally didn’t have to.

here’s another video from instyle

http://www.instyle.com/instyle/video/behind

that’s the second gay club she’s performed at lol

When Kat said her boyfriend told her not to be one of the ex-idols sitting in the audience my mind went right to Ace. OMG that dude is going to be there more than A-Fed, I’m calling it right now.

Dingo, the cd i was actually talking about is called Soul of A Man lol, i just opened the cd player and found it

You guys should visit http://www.concertfan.com. The reviews on all of Taylor’s shows so far are ALL positive, fantastic reviews and he’s getting some great feedback! And he’s #1 on the top 10 Hot Picks!

People are excited about him as an entertainer and as a musician, and judging from the reviews, they don’t mind talking about it!

What’s great about that concert page is that many non-fans or casual concert goers are sure to see that, and a red light will go off about Taylor as an awesome touring attraction.

Koolmom-Delurking for the first time to say Thanks to Lisa B for the great 60à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s vids. Brings back great memories. Looking forward to seeing what this years idols can do with them.

Here is one of my favs by The Hollies: Long Cool Woman In a Black Dress

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP94PlEtsEQ

Hope this works, I am not very good at this
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Momma!! It is about time you delurk..you do realize I expect you to post more now

Everyone meet my Kool momma and partner-in-crime that I talk about in chat all the time

Lisa-thanks for all the great links as always!

On my way out the door again but I will see you chatters tonight

british invasion night isn’t going to be anything special. of course we’ll have Blake who will probably pull out an awesome obscure band but i think everyone else will be singing elton john or phil collins songs. if current music counts we’ll probably see some corinne bailey rae or joss stone. if the beatles are cleared we’ll see some of that as well. Sligh might have a tough time finding some good christian band to sing but he’ll sound stupid and will have no stage presence anyway.

Elton John and Phil Collins are not Brit Invasion.

Hi Koolmom, come again soon.

Koolmom,
Thanks for posting the Hollies youtube. I just logged on and the first thing I saw was your link. Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress is one of my fave songs of all time.

Wonder if Black Sabbath has clearance for the British Invasion theme…I doubt if anyone could pull that off, LOL.

If not for the artists of the British Invasion, we wouldn’t have a Heavy Metal genre. Love so many of those bands, thanks LisaB for the posts.

I’ll do some more tomorrow, meanwhile I hope you enjoy viewing and listening.

LisaB thank you for all the links. You absolutely rock!

Momma!! It is about time you delurk..you do realize I expect you to post more now

Everyone meet my Kool momma and partner-in-crime that I talk about in chat all the time

Dont chat much dcd but a big hello to Koolmom!!!

radname
Mar 17th, 2007 at 4:00 pm

Dingo, the cd i was actually talking about is called Soul of A Man lol, i just opened the cd player and found it

Rad, I went to iTunes and didnt see that one but found an awesome solo CD by him. I bought the whole damn CD! Very blusy. heavy blues over and undertones.

Thanks, I will try and find the one your talking about cause I love me Burdon madly.

Its all in the growl baby!

Afan – British invasion means early 60′s music from Britain (stuff after the Beatles broke through. None of the musicians you mentioned (except) Beatles would fall into this category especially the Christian music you suggest for Sligh. Some bands: Herman’s Hemits, Dave Clark Five, Hollies,etc. Think Austin Powers and you’ll get the vibe.
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Hey there, Koolmom. I’ve heard a rumor that your daughter has the most unique purse in all of Arkansas.

Do stick around.

Thanks for the multitude of musical goodness, lisab.

ETA: Anyone like Leann Rimes?? Taylor is listed along with her for a yet unnamed event at Ticketmaster. One of those things that makes you go “hmmm…” – unless you don’t care for Rimes’ music, then the response is, “meh.”

Dingo, if you really want it, i could always upload it for you until you can find it

If any of you want to listen to British Invasion music while you’re reading this blog or just browsing the net, AOL Radio has a channel called British Invasion. It’s free and you don’t have to be a member of AOL to listen to it. Here’s the link:

AOL British Invasion Station

everyone else will be singing elton john or phil collins songs.

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Welcome dcd’s Kool Mom! You have a Kool Daughter!

Hi y’all, thanks for the welcome. Glad you liked the Hollies vid.

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Hey there, Koolmom. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve heard a rumor that your daughter has the most unique purse in all of Arkansas.

Yes, she does, she also has a Keith Urban one too.

Yes, I do have a kool daughter, Carolina. Thanks. She is one of a kind.

Thanks for the link for the AOL radio, OnlyforElliott. It’s fun to listen to that station. They just played Strange Brew by Cream. That might be a good song for Blake. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHxJJ8KHgWY Check out the hair, lol.

Voting totals according to that Ricky dude -

1. Melinda Doolittle
2. Blake Lewis
3. Jordin Sparks
4. Lakisha Jones
5. Chris Richardson
6. Sanjaya Malakar
7. Gina Glocksen
8. Chris Sligh
9. Phil Stacy
10. Haley Scarnato
11. Stephanie Edwards
12. Brandon Rogers

The bottom 3 is different. Do you guys believe him? Just because he’s right about song choices doesn’t mean he knows the vote totals. I don’t get how anyone could know the vote totals unless they knew Nigel..

Sanjaya is too low.

The bottom 3 is different. Do you guys believe him? Just because heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s right about song choices doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t mean he knows the vote totals. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get how anyone could know the vote totals unless they knew Nigel..

After 5 seasons of watching AI, yes I believe him…

For anyone who thinks Kelly Clarkson’s first album wasn’t a success, here is her chart run for “Thankful”:

Week 01: 297,000
Week 02: 134,000
Week 03: 99,000
Week 04: 93,000
Week 05: 78,000
Week 06: 105,000
Week 07: 88,000
Week 08: 75,000
Week 09: 81,000
Week 10: 67,073
Week 11: 60,455
Week 12: 49,553
Week 13: 48,958
Week 14: 38,669
Week 15: 34,677
Week 16: 32,387
Week 17: 28,469
Week 18: 26,097
Week 19: 24,442
Week 20: 22,435
Week 21: 21,022
Week 22: not available
Total: 1,503,857

As of 05-23-06, the album had sold 2,510,720 copies. While it does not compare to her sales for “Breakaway” [5,608,688 as of 12-19-06], it was definitely a success.

Regarding the media’s perception of American Idol, guess which season prompted this from MSNBC:

“For a show that pretends to be a singing contest, it’s ironic and pathetic that only a few minutes were dedicated to showcasing those who are truly talented. Despite watching hours of auditions, it’s unlikely that we’ve seen even just a few of the finalists who will eventually become household names.”

*raises hand*

Season 5 Nevada???

What do I win?

Welcome, koolmom! Your daughter rocks Glad to see you post!

That’s an interesting list from Ricky. I can see why they’d toss Sanjaya into the bottom three for the sake of “drama”, but why Phil?

This sort of thing can’t be verified, so I’m taking it with a huge grain of salt.

I heard an ad on the radio today for Elliott’s CD signing on Tuesday. I haven’t heard Wait For You on the radio, but it was nice hearing him get some kind of recognition on a major Top 40 station.

Which AOL radio station is playing Elliott? Takes me to Top Tracks but now they’re playing Tambourine Man — all oldies.

?

thx.

Carolina,

I haven’t checked at all for “Wait for You” and I haven’t checked much this week, but New Pop First played “Movin’ On” several times a day when I was paying closer attention a week ago.

Voting totals according to that Ricky dude -

1. Melinda Doolittle
2. Blake Lewis
3. Jordin Sparks
4. Lakisha Jones
5. Chris Richardson
6. Sanjaya Malakar
7. Gina Glocksen
8. Chris Sligh
9. Phil Stacy
10. Haley Scarnato
11. Stephanie Edwards
12. Brandon Rogers

The bottom 3 is different. Do you guys believe him?

I’d definitely like to believe him, if only because for the most part, I like these vote totals better than the final dial idol results. The fact that Sanjaya is in the middle of the pack rather than the top 3 gives me hope that he’ll be off sooner rather than later.

ETA:

Regarding the mediaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s perception of American Idol, guess which season prompted this from MSNBC:

I’m going to dissent and say season 4.

Yes, she does, she also has a Keith Urban one too.

Reeaaally??? She neglected to mention that. Does she have a matching checkbook cover too??

Yes, she does, she also has a Keith Urban one too.

Hi Koolmom. Now this is a good start, a Keith Urban purse. What other tidbits can you share with us? I’m glad you decided to post. :biggrin_wp:

You guys should visit http://www.concertfan.com. The reviews on all of Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s shows so far are ALL positive, fantastic reviews…

Griz. Thanks for that link. I put in my .02 on the Austin show.

Nevada-I say season one.

Lisab – Haven’t been around most of the day, but wanted to thank you for all the music links in addition to your usual terrific pick of articles. Some of this music brings back fantastic memories! Anyway, thanks very much.

I personally like those rankings. Other than the bottom one of course.

I dunno what kind of contacts this Ricky dude has, but it’s not impossible to believe.

Now, I’m going out for St Patty’s day to show off my cute new haircut. Have a good night everyone!

I was just over at Idol Forums and I couldn’t find that post with the rankings. Anybody know where it is?

right here MJ

http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=486156&st=0

Oh, I thought when they say British invastion night they just mean songs sung by british people, my bad.

Nevada, you have to remember that 5 years ago, the record industry was a very different place. You could not get albums easily off the internet and digital downloads were not nearly the phenomenon that they are today. I think if Chris would have put out his album 5 years ago, with his popularity and buzz, the record would have sold 500k- 1mil in the first week. This goes for Taylor as well. Not a lot of people are buying albums anymore and especially not in the first week.

Thanks for all the great links to the Brit groups/songs. Those were all songs from m-m-m-my g-g-g-generation, yeah!
I am looking forward to what will be allowed on Tuesday. I think it will be a fun night because it is so different.

The Idol Forums list is interesting. If accurate, looks like Lakisha may encounter some trouble down the road. But it is early yet.

Starvation for Sanjaya: A Hunger Strike

The title says it all… hh_ee:

Thanks Star!

Now, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m going out for St Pattyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s day to show off my cute new haircut. Have a good night everyone!

Its nice to know someone at MJs has a life. UGH.

Did you cut your hair like Britney? HOT.

I’ve been out most of the day and now that I’m home, I can’t wait to listen to all of Lisa B’s links. Thanks Lisa! And unlike Sarah, I have no life so I have plenty of time to listen.

lol chicken noodle soup with a soda on the sside just won r&b best dance tune song WHAT???

it beat out some heavy heavy competition ..on the soul train awards…and taylor can’t get a break..give me a break :wallbash_tb:

Re: Kelly C.’s sales for her first album. It took her nearly half a year to sell 1 million. It was her sophomore album that propelled her to superstar status. That proved she was going to have longevity in the business.

A little Elliott info for anyone purchasing his cd next week – both Target and WalMart will have bonus tracks – 2 exclusive to Target and 2 exclusive to WalMart.

AFan
Mar 17th, 2007 at 7:27 pm
Nevada, you have to remember that 5 years ago, the record industry was a very different place. You could not get albums easily off the internet and digital downloads were not nearly the phenomenon that they are today. I think if Chris would have put out his album 5 years ago, with his popularity and buzz, the record would have sold 500k- 1mil in the first week. This goes for Taylor as well. Not a lot of people are buying albums anymore and especially not in the first week.

Kelly Clarkson’s debut album “Thankful” was released on 04-15-03. Today is 03-17-07, so we have yet to pass the four-year mark in Idol sales history. That makes the “five years ago” issue a non-starter.

Then there is the suggestion that no album in the past four (or five) years has moved more than 500k in its debut week. Not true.

Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, Britney Spears, and Clay Aiken all released albums in 2003 that sold more than 500k in the first week.

According to HDD, in February 2004, Norah Jones had first week sales of 1,026,875. In March 2004, Usher had first week sales of 1,087,954; second week sales were 470k, third week sales were 452k.

In May 2004, D12 had first week sales of 552k

In August 2004, Now16 sold 501k in its first week. Also in August, Tim McGraw had a 755k first week.

In November 2004, Eminim sold 737k in the first week, 927k in the second week, and 468k in the third week. Meanwhile, Shania Twain had a 530k first week, and U2 enjoyed a 838k first week’s sales.

In January 2005, The Game sold 587k in the first week in the midst of the post-Christmas sales drought.

In March 2005, 50 Cent had a 1,140,638 first week; the second week’s sales were at around 770k.

In June 2005, Coldplay moved 737k CDs in the first week.

In September 2005, Kanye West managed 860k in sales for week one.

In December 2005, Mary K Blige coasted to a 727k first week.

Just a sampling of artists who managed, without an assist from American Idol (except for Clay) to sell more than 500k in the past FOUR years in a market which everyone assumes cannot support these kinds of numbers.

skylight1219
Mar 17th, 2007 at 9:05 pm
Re: Kelly C.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s sales for her first album. It took her nearly half a year to sell 1 million. It was her sophomore album that propelled her to superstar status. That proved she was going to have longevity in the business.

Nine weeks is half a year?

Kelly’s “Thankful”:
Week 01: 297,000
Week 02: 130,480
Week 03: 97,093
Week 04: 86,909
Week 05: 74,248
Week 06: 100,239
Week 07: 86,873
Week 08: 75,599
Week 09: 78,833
Total: 1,027,274

In case anyone’s interested, here is the new cover art Taylor has on the “In Your Time” EP he’s selling at the shows:

http://excoboard.com/forums/19754/user/137356/235541.jpg
http://excoboard.com/forums/19754/user/137356/235539.jpg

Thanks Lisa B – I loved all the links.

MJ – if you haven’t already, check out the Fortunes vid of “You’ve Got Your Troubles” that Lisa posted near the bottom of page 4. I think the lead singer looks just like JPL from the side! (actually, I guess JPL looks like the lead singer)

If people haven’t seen this, it’s a must. This is pretty funny.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlBoJUIuv24
I love Jimmy Kimmel. And I got a great idea from this. Chris Sligh is now “Your mother’s friend Linda” to me, lol.

db
Reeaaally??? She neglected to mention that. Does she have a matching checkbook cover too??

As a matter of fact, yes she does.

Dave
Hi Koolmom. Now this is a good start, a Keith Urban purse. What other tidbits can you share with us? Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m glad you decided to post.

Well, Dave I could tell you lots of things, but I think you owe me an apology first. While I am most certainly dazzling, I am definitely not bedazzled if you know what I mean(I have my sources you know :tongue_wink_ee:)

Nevada is HOT.

Nevada,
I just heard MSNBC say something similar to that a few days ago so either they are repeating themselves which I do not doubt because that station is awful or they are talking about Season 6.

weelassie
Mar 17th, 2007 at 11:38 pm
Nevada,
I just heard MSNBC say something similar to that a few days ago so either they are repeating themselves which I do not doubt because that station is awful or they are talking about Season 6.

It’s actually from an article regarding AI4, but the same things have been said since AI2. And the MSNBC contributor, in particular, tends to repeat himself a lot.

Considering that American Idol dominates the ratings every season, it never comes as a surprise to me that Fox’s competitors take shots at the show every chance they get.

Thank you all for giving my kool momma such a warm welcome. You guys rock

Did you cut your hair like Britney? HOT.

Um no, sorry. LOL. It actually doesn’t look much different, but MUCH healthier.

Just saw that Carrie Underwood is going to be the musical guest on SNL next week.

Nevada,
so true. they either take shots at the show or try their darndest to get the competitors on their show. Joe Scarborough was saying all kinds of incorrect things about Taylor and finally he showed up on his show. CNN and MSNBC do anything they can to ride the idol wave and they make a lot of stuff up too. They try to get ratings from idol whether their information is true or not.