American Idol 2008--Live Thread II

"Burying one’s parents is one of the hardest things that people have to experience in life. I had to do it back at the end of 2004 and it sucked."

March 31st marked 4 years since my father's passing. Much more difficult than I thought it would be.

So sorry to hear about Elliot's loss. You could see the closeness between he and his mom. She did a good job.

My prayers for Elliot and his family.

1,601 posted on 04/02/2008 6:33:11 AM PDT by sweet_diane ("They hate us cause they ain't us." RTR! ~runs with scissors~ of the Rush tribe)

"Atlanta and then on to Gulf Shores for spring break. The beach was absolutely beautiful. "

You were lucky! This week the beach has been overrun by Man O'Wars leading to beach closings!

1,602 posted on 04/02/2008 6:36:03 AM PDT by sweet_diane ("They hate us cause they ain't us." RTR! ~runs with scissors~ of the Rush tribe)

I agree. I thought that was the most fun season, too.

1,603 posted on 04/02/2008 6:41:34 AM PDT by retrokitten ( "Basketball, I can take or leave." That is so Arizona! -Bobby Hill)

"OMG. I would cry if I got to meet Dolly."

My Hubby was social chairman for his fraternity and one of his jobs was to meet her at the airport. She's a hugger and he definately remembers how that famous chest felt pressed against his stomach! (she pretty short)

I missed last night show... Had to see how Roger (former Alabama football player, Roll TIDE ROLL) did on Biggest Loser. IMHO, Dolly is an awesome songwriter.

Dolly trivia: She uses her long fingernails as a musical instrument when she writes songs!

1,604 posted on 04/02/2008 6:44:10 AM PDT by sweet_diane ("They hate us cause they ain't us." RTR! ~runs with scissors~ of the Rush tribe)

To: silent_jonny

I'm not going to bother with a recap because the entire night was so boring. Not one of them managed to "connect" with the song they chose.

Updated overall rankings:

David C. (n/c)
David A. (n/a)
Brooke (n/c)
Michael (n/c)
Carly (+1)
Jason (+2)
Syesha (-2)
Kristy Lee (-1)
Ramiele (n/c)

1,605 posted on 04/02/2008 7:28:30 AM PDT by kevkrom (2-D fantasy artists wanted: http://faxcelestis.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=213)

After watching the show a second time and really listening, I found Carly to be a bit screechy, Syeesha to be dulllllll, little David to be acting too old, David C. to be very talented and Michael J. to be fab—love his performance! According to Simon’s “forgettable” factor, the only song I keep singing is “Jolene” and it was the first time I’d heard it. But then you know I love Brooke no matter what she sings. ;)

1,606 posted on 04/02/2008 7:35:40 AM PDT by Miss Didi ("Good heavens, woman, this is a war not a garden party!" Dr. Meade, Gone with the Wind)

Elliot’s mom died? I didn’t see that anywhere. I know he was very close to his mom.

1,607 posted on 04/02/2008 7:44:21 AM PDT by Lijahsbubbe

and more ROLL TIDE ROLL news - Sara Evans is engaged to Jay Barker. Something about them Bama men....

1,608 posted on 04/02/2008 8:16:38 AM PDT by BamaDi (John McCain.....not my first choice but the alternative is unacceptable!)

Do you think so? I thought the best season was with Pickler, Daughtry, Elliot, Hicks and McPhee.
What a fun year that was! What does everyone else think?

Most entertaining by far. Don't forget Bucky was a part of that season too.

1,609 posted on 04/02/2008 9:45:47 AM PDT by vollmond (Sorry, Mom, the mob has spoken!)

To: silent_jonny

I like "Coat of Many Colors" too, but... nobody can sing that like Dolly.

Except perhaps Emmylou Harris.

1,610 posted on 04/02/2008 9:46:21 AM PDT by Mygirlsmom ("My advice: Quit supporting the party that is symbolized by an ass." Ted Nugent)

Michael Johns? The Village Voice has an article today that he’s gay. Some jilted ‘lover’ did a tell-all.

He seems a little Englebert Humperdinkish to me......sings ok, but no stage presence. He holds the mic funny and moves strangely- kinda girly.

1,611 posted on 04/02/2008 10:03:57 AM PDT by Mygirlsmom ("My advice: Quit supporting the party that is symbolized by an ass." Ted Nugent)

1,612 posted on 04/02/2008 10:20:15 AM PDT by Miss Didi ("Good heavens, woman, this is a war not a garden party!" Dr. Meade, Gone with the Wind)

LOL! That’s what I’m talkin’ about!!!

1,613 posted on 04/02/2008 10:22:01 AM PDT by Mygirlsmom ("My advice: Quit supporting the party that is symbolized by an ass." Ted Nugent)

1,614 posted on 04/02/2008 10:22:11 AM PDT by Miss Didi ("Good heavens, woman, this is a war not a garden party!" Dr. Meade, Gone with the Wind)

He’s my favorite but now that you mention it...;)

1,615 posted on 04/02/2008 10:22:41 AM PDT by Miss Didi ("Good heavens, woman, this is a war not a garden party!" Dr. Meade, Gone with the Wind)

To: Fawn; Miss Didi; retrokitten; silent_jonny; Clint N. Suhks; andyssister; peggybac; Poser; ...

Raise your hand if all the songs (and contestants) are starting to sound the same every week?

I said it before and I'll say it again, I'm not sure who else would agree with me, but I myself, wouldn't spend money on an artist who has an album full of songs that sound the same and/or sounds just like most of the other artists out there today.

I want an artist who is unique, different than artists of today and someone who stands out and entertains me.

The best thing about last nights show, was Dolly. I love her, she's so great and humble.

The contestants on the other hand, were boring and somewhat repetitive to previous songs/performances.

I'M GETTING BORED WITH AMERICAN IDOL, BUT HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS ON THE TOP 9:

Brooke White - Jolene

She doesn't stand out, is not unique and sounds the same as last week....and the week before....and the week before that..... Nothing to remember here folks....and Simon was right...there was no emotion in the song...it was lackluster, imo.

David Cook - Little Sparrow

It looks like a little sparrow landed in his hair. Again....although he has a tendency to stand out, he's not unique (mostly takes versions other artists have done) and all his songs are starting to sound the same to me, too. And the "versions" he does, are today-style type versions, which I can't stand. It's too bad, because he's really good.

It's a shame that mainstream music has gotten so mediocre, because now this kind of stuff is popular, and for the life of me, I can't figure out why. It sucks.

Ramiele Mulabay - Do I Ever Cross Your Mind

You cross my mind when I hear how bad you sing...and wonder why you're still on AI. She too sounds the same every week. I'm surprised she's made it this far. I see her going home this week.

Jason Castro - Travelin Thru

Hopefully he'll be travelin' thru and be gone soon. He really sounds the same now, on every performance. And watching him, with his trusty guitar, you'd think it was the same performance, except with different lyrics. It's so.......boring.

Carly Smithson - Here You Come Again

And here she comes again, sounding just like she did last week. Again, I'm just bored with the same sounding songs. There's nothing unique, nothing that stands out and nothing that really interests me. She sings good, but it's boring and I'm SO not into the Diva thing. And I agree, she does look horrid in those outfits (without sleeves). And on a side note...the tattoos on her arm are a turn off to her singing, too.

David Archuleta - Smoky Mountain Memories

Top 24 Week Week before Last Last Week This Week

He must have smoky mountain memories...because he forgot to take off that jacket that he seems to be wearing EVERY week now (ok it's not the same jacket, but why does he have to wear a jacket over his shirts all the time?). At least this week he chose a song that wasn't so "messagy"...but again....he sounds the same with every song and all his songs are so boring. He's actually starting to really bother me.

Kristy Lee Cook - Coat of Many Colors

Kristy's songs do not have many colors, as they too all are sounding the same. I just don't know with her...will she stay or will she go? Last week was her best performance, this week was forgettable.

Syesha Mercado - I Will Always Love You

While I don't always love her, she did do well with this song this week. And unlike the others tonight, she did not sound the same as her past performances. She has lungs and she showed that tonight. I liked it.

Michael Johns - It's All Wrong, But It's All Right

Yes, AI is all wrong tonight, but you Michael...you did all right. You're the best performance this evening, imo. Blues is your thang. Keep it up.

1,616 posted on 04/02/2008 10:55:30 AM PDT by Lucky9teen (Note to McCain: The voters are not united FOR you, they are uniting AGAINST Clinton/Obama)

Fox reporting that David Cook was rushed to the hosp. last night...extremely high blood pressure....

1,617 posted on 04/02/2008 10:58:08 AM PDT by Jrabbit

To: Jrabbit; silent_jonny

Yes -- he is my favorite -- how sad, his brother took a turn for the worse and it must be affecting him. Poor guy. Talk about going on with the show. I admire him all the more.

http://www.tmz.com/2008/04/02/idol-contestant-gets-rx-at-hospital-goes-home/

1,618 posted on 04/02/2008 11:01:19 AM PDT by Yaelle

Dial Idol Results:

David Archuleta - 11.28
Michael Johns - 6.785
David Cook - 6.62
Syesha Mercado - 5.79
Brooke White - 5.21
Carly Smithson - 5.07
Kristy Lee Cook - 4.96
Jason Castro - 4.82
Ramiele Malubay - 0

1,619 posted on 04/02/2008 11:05:09 AM PDT by Miss Didi ("Good heavens, woman, this is a war not a garden party!" Dr. Meade, Gone with the Wind)

That poor kid—he sure has a lot on his plate. I didn’t know about his brother. Talk about humungous stress! I hope they find out what’s causing the spike in his blood pressure.

P.S. Congrats on your new grandson!

1,620 posted on 04/02/2008 1:15:11 PM PDT by Palladin (Obama is a totalitarian nutcase.)

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