American Idol 2012--Live Thread

americanidol.com ^ | January 18, 2012

[CounterCounterCulture]

posted on AI’s Facebook page...

Ray Chew Live
Rehearsal Set List
“My Idol”

“Jesus Take The Wheel” - Carrie Underwood
“Without You” - Mariah Carey
“Whole Lotta Love” - Led Zeppelin
“Sweet Dreams” - Beyonce
“A Song For You” - Donny Hathaway
“Gunpowder & Lead” - Miranda Lambert
“Everything” - Lifehouse
“Sometimes I Cry” - Eric Benet
“Still Rainin’” - Johnny Lang

* Madonna Medley
* Michael Jackson Medley
* Fleetwood Mac Medley

[retrokitten]

LMAO!!

Were you rooting for Megan to jump off the roof, too?

[LA Woman3]

Hello everyone!! Please no Hifilger hoodies tonight!!

[silent_jonny]

The crowd seems totally disinterested in the Stevie/Iovine flashback videos.

[retrokitten]

LOL!!

[stylecouncilor]

Yes! LOL.

[ColdOne]

Howdy

[peggybac]

What is this song?

[MagUSNRET]

The beginning of Coltons song, he sounded like a 5 year old, scared out of his mind, standing on stage, singing for his parents, at the school pageant! Im glad he got at least a BIT better toward the end! (Still not enjoying this performance, although the kids faith seems to be real, and not a put-on)

[Netizen]

Don’t know, but didn’t care for it.

[kjam22]

Contemp christian worship song.....

[retrokitten]

He said it was by the band Lifehouse. I think they are a Christian rock band. I only know Lifehouse salad dressing (which is really, really good).

[MagUSNRET]

From what he said in the beginning, it seems to be from a Christian rock group (though I never heard of them)

[peggybac]

Listening to the words I thought that but I’m old and it could be something out now that’s popular and I wouldn’t know it.

[MagUSNRET]

That’s LIGHTHOUSE dressing, ya nut! LOL

[Netizen]

[retrokitten]

Well whatever. Their poppyseed dressing is heavenly, so that should count for something. :-)

[CounterCounterCulture]

I figured Colton would do the Lifehouse song. I put their song “Everything” on a mix-tape (well, CD) for somebody once.

I’m on the West Coast, so I haven’t seen the performance yet.

[MagUSNRET]

Never said I didnt like HIM...said I dont care for his rendition of this song, nor his impersonation of a polecat that sings ;-)

[silent_jonny]

Colton Dixon

The mentor this week is Stevie Nicks.

The theme is Songs From Your Idols.

Colton is first and he gets the show off to a slow start with Lifehouse's "Everything". He picks up the pace half way through, thank goodness.

Good, but ...

Steven: Colton Dixon you are a dream come true for a judge on Idol. Perfect pitch. Star quality. Puts you over the top.

J-Lo: What a way to start the show! So emotional. I was moved. Wasn't about vocal acrobatics, it was about feeling the song. You're amazing.

Randy: I've been a fan since we met you a season or so ago. I believe in you. I love that song. I love that band. I feel your heart and passion. You don't hide it. You say World here I am. That performance was unbelievable! There's 9 people left, 9 weeks to go--I think I could be looking at a contender for the title! He wants to win, Ryan! He wants to win.

Colton: This is my favorite worship song (he gets choked up)

[Jrabbit]

Howdy! FR is soooooooooo slow!

[retrokitten]

Is Randy’s jewelry tonight all made out of candy?

[peggybac]

you are so funny

[silent_jonny]

Hi, Peggy!! :)

[Netizen]

Yeah, I know it was the hair. :)

[Shelayne]

Hiya Jonny! Peeps!

I’m having an allergy attack, but I’m here. :^p

Advice: if you are allergic to kitties, don’t pet them, and then rub your eye. Seriously.

[Shelayne]

Hiya Jonny! Peeps!

I’m having an allergy attack, but I’m here. :^p

Advice: if you are allergic to kitties, don’t pet them, and then rub your eye. Seriously.

[retrokitten]

It is and it seems to be getting slower.

[MagUSNRET]

So....someone tell me....what is up with this “Lets see how huge I can possibly make my ass look on national TV” look????? Is this what is new at Kohls as part of the Jennifer Lopez “Junk in da Trunk” collection?

[retrokitten]

Poor girl! Feel better!

Skylar is killing it!

[peggybac]

My laptop is about to crash so that with the speed of FR is driving me crazy.

[retrokitten]

Oh no!

I swear it didn’t seem this bad earlier.

[peggybac]

That was FABULOUS. She’s gonna be big in the CW world.

[slugbug]

Skylar reminded me of Miranda Lambert the first time I saw her and heard her sing...she did a great job on that song-it was perfect for her!

[kjam22]

Yeah... she’s got the big part.... oh never mind :)

[MagUSNRET]

I agree

[retrokitten]

Yeah, I agree.

Miranda Lambert was on the first season of Nashville Star, too.

[peggybac]

I’m taking the puter to Best Buy tomorrow so I hope it’s nothing or they keep it until they know what the problem is. Oy. I HATE being without a computer. If it does crash, I may not get another laptop - I never have good luck with them. Or, I’ll get an Apple.

[silent_jonny]

Skylar Laine

Her idol is Miranda Lambert. Her song is "Gunpowder & Lead". Very good! I'm enjoying this.

Audience liked it too.

J-Lo: Unbridled, can't keep it in the can energy! You won over the crowd right now!

Steven: Skylar, that was over the top. Like you were singing to your old friend. So much Galveston in that. Beautiful!

Randy: I loved it. Remember you're telling a story. (compares her range to Carrie Underwood's)

[Shelayne]

It’s my own fautlt. I mean DUUUUUH.

I think some chocolate may just make me feel better. ;^)

[Netizen]

Yeah, she will be another country star for AI.

[kjam22]

New study says chocolate will make you feel better... and be SLIMER

[retrokitten]

Hey, slugbug! I agree, perfect song.

[Fishtalk]

Evening SJ....thank you for doing this thread.

My most recent blog post below.

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American Idol 2012 Catch Up As Top Ten Begins Going Down

http://patfish.blogspot.com/2012/03/american-idol-2012-catch-up-as-top-ten.html

[retrokitten]

I got a MacBook in November and I LOVE it. It’s a big of an adjustment, but it’s pretty awesome.

[slugbug]

Make it dark chocolate though...it’s better for you-good for the heart too! :)

[Jrabbit]

Steven...Galveston....WTF?

[retrokitten]

Make that a BIT of an adjustment, not a big adjustment. You figure it out pretty quick and the Apple people are really good about helping you understand.

[Netizen]

New study says chocolate will make you feel better... and be SLIMER

Do I get to slime Obama?

[peggybac]

This trio sounds great together.