[b9]

I seriously don't think Barry Manilow is gay. He had to apologize to the homosexual organizations for saying (during a concert) that he was not going to sing a love song to one of his guests (who was a man) b/c "that would be creepy." He has also been asked if he was gay and he said "No." and that he would not answer that question again.

Thank you for saying this.

No matter what anyone says, he's a great teacher, and elevated Tuesday's show to an amazing level.

My favorite song of his is "One Voice".
Thank you for being that one voice.

[I'm ALL Right!]

I am amazed by his talent and graciousness. I think it is unfair to label him like that with no evidence whatsoever.

BTW, How can you possibly choose a favorite song?!

[grania]

No matter what anyone says, he's (ie: Barry Manilow) a great teacher, and elevated Tuesday's show to an amazing level.

A mark of a great teacher and a true master of their trade is someone who can inspire and train their students to reach a higher level than they, themselves do. Because of Manilow's wonderful work with the Idols, most of them would now knock him off the show as far is singing ability goes.

He reminded our generation and taught younger performers and listeners what it is to love music and to really touch someones soul with a song.

As far as the performances, Kelly was a hoot...the next Suzanne Somers, only with singing? Mandesa is great, Taylor reminds me of Eddie Money in concert (now there's a must-see show), and Paris is just adorable when she does dress-up like that.

I'd love to see Stevie Nicks in the judges seat, and working with them. She's really nice on stage, and a wonderful talent.