American Idol 2005--Live Thread

3-15-05

[silent_jonny]

AMERICAN IDOL 2005
LIVE THREAD

[Wolfstar]

Yeah, in about 30. In fact, I'll be going off line momentarily. Enjoyed the conversation here tonight, as always.

[Palladin]

Tony your jokes are killing me..."do a Michael Jackson"...

[Wolfstar]

I haven't heard any of Josh's music. His song doesn't seem to get played much, if at all, on L.A.'s one big country station. But I like him, too. Besides, Simon deserves a little come-back from time to time. As a Marine, Josh wasn't an awed kid.

[Feiny]

Plus, Nikko has a famous father that sings, right?

[clamper1797]

Please add me to the ping list

Thanks

[Wolfstar]

I saw the Kelly/Clay show last year.

Lucky. I wish I could have seen it. Kelly's solo tour comes to L.A. in May this year, but the dates are on work days, unfortunately.

[I'm ALL Right!]

I think the last two winners say a lot about the breakdown of the demographic. I haven't seen any numbers or stats, I'm just guessing. The other deciding factor (imo) has been personality. Clay and Diana are both likeable, super-sweet vanilla types, and Reuben and Fantasia really had their own original personality things going. Like it or not, Fantasia had her bo-bo (whatever the heck that was) and Reuben had his jerseys and "peace" gestures. (I'm so hip...if they have other "street" names I'm so oblivious!)

[conservativebabe]

Thanks for the ping jonny. Had to miss the show tonight, but I Tivo'd it for later. Not going to be able to watch it anyway, as I am leaving for a trip to my hometown for a funeral this weekend.

So, Nikko is out. Too bad. I think there are worse than him.

I am rooting all the way for Carrie.

See ya next week!

[clamper1797]

Re post 1861 .... Simon is that you ... not that I disagree though ...

[bootless]

Nope - his famous father is Hall of Famer shortstop Ozzie Smith of the St. Louis Cardinals! Loved the Wizard of Oz!

[silent_jonny]

Don't leave! I want to read your live comments about Fantasia :)

[Wolfstar]

I suspect that as soon as Fantasia can leave the AI contract, some big-time urban music company will snap her up.

[TonyWpi]

My daughter has Diana D's CD. It's very good. She has an amazing voice!

[bootless]

It was great - I went down to San Jose to see it. Clay's solo "Not a Tour" didn't come to CA, but I did see the Christmas concert ... lovely.

[I'm ALL Right!]

If Carrie doesn't win this she's still going to have a huge career. It might work to her benefit to get the boot...she wouldn't be under contract to AI.

[silent_jonny]

You're now on the list :)

[Wolfstar]

Don't leave!

Got to go, jonny. The dogs and cat need to be fed. It's past 8:30pm here and getting late for them. But I will post my comments about Fantasia in the morning. OK?!

[conservativebabe]

I can't imagine that someone wouldn't swoop in and sign her to a contract right away.

It is comforting to me to know that if she loses, I doubt that it will be the last we see of her.

[Wolfstar]

Something in my wants to see Clay do a Broadway show someday, win a Tony for it, then rub it in Simon's face. Anyway, got to go off line. The conversation has been great.

[silent_jonny]

But I will post my comments about Fantasia in the morning. OK?!

(Sigh) Okay. But I'm looking forward to your comments. Keep your thumb on the mute button while Fantasia's singing--your ears will thank me :)