[misterrob]

Elvis did some fun stuff that was up tempo as well as a bunch of crooning corny love songs. People will gripe about stuff being boring but back in his day he was considered a bad influence on younger people for being too racy.

BTW, my wife burned a CD of Elliott's song performances and I can't say that he's had a really bad week. People might not like his style which is very heavily R&B influenced but he's done up tempo, showbiz, slow love songs, rock, jazz and he even did okay with Garth Brooks (who I personally cannot stand as a singer). Give him some good song writers, the right promotion and some good direction and he will do very well.

He's not a top 40 person but then again, for those of us over 30 in maturity and mentality don't listen to that anyway.

[MarMema]

I can't wait to hear what he does on his own.

My current hope is that he makes it to third and then goes home. He/we will be very fortunate to make it to third.

I understand third place means a parade in Richmond, and people there certainly deserve that. People talk about crying a lot when Elliott comes up, but the thing that has brought me to tears has been the support from Richmond.

You had better take pics and post them if you get a parade, btw!

What can I send you from Seattle to exchange for a second copy of one of those CD's, btw. We have a few specialties out here that can make their way to your place. Let me know.

[MarMema]

I like everything he has done except Heaven, which is pretty bad, imo.