American Idol 2006--Live Thread (Part II)

FOX ^ | 3-25-06

[silent_jonny]

still for Tammy

[retrokitten]

See you tomorrow, BamaDi!

[silent_jonny]

Katharine was great, I don't know why I don't like her. Weird.

I know ... She's extremely attractive and talented. But there's an aloofness there. Like she's just waiting to be crowned the winner.

[andyssister]

It was a CLASSY look!! Think Linda from the Wedding Singer.

[Echo Talon]

You know it's possible that kellie was so baqd that the Vote-For-The-Worst people will pull her through.

Yea, because they were so powerful in helping Kevin Covais and every other person they tried to help/ /sarcasm

[commish]

Elliot seems to be doing well in Bama -- Only got through 3 times out of about 40 tries. Paris line is wide open though - so she is getting the love at the moment - no way she leaves before Ace. I'll switch back to Elliot as soon as his line is open more.

[silent_jonny]

(Kellie) I'm voting for her, she is the best looking and most fun to watch.

But she can't sing worth a damn.

[Ohioan from Florida]

I hear ya. I don't know what it is about her. Aloof is a good choice.

[BamaDi]

ok, not quite in bed yet...i've been hitting auto dial for almost an hour and have not gotten through for Taylor since 755 (CST).....I WISH i could get through 6 times.

[conservativebabe]

Think Linda from the Wedding Singer.

Yes, that's it!!!

[retrokitten]

LMAO!! Yep, we all looked like a bunch of classy broads (said with my thickest south side of Chicago accent).

[silent_jonny]

That was not a bun, but a pony-tail.

I don't care.

[conservativebabe]

It's all about da big hair! God, I love Chicago.

[SirLinksalot]

Brief summary of tonight...

Rod Stewart was classy. What a great gentleman. A very good influence IMHO.

Terrific show tonight. Everyone brought their A-game. Guess it goes to show you what happens when the contestants get to sing songs that are classics for good reason, instead of the crap that passes for pop music today. OK, on to the performances:

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Chris: For the last few weeks I’ve been saying “Wow me or else” about Chris. Well…consider me wowed! He did a great job just singing the song rather than screaming it. He was in tune, showed vulnerability, and, near the end, also seemed to exhibit some control over his vibrato. Job well done. Who says this guy can;t be flexible ? Who says he's only into the yelling and screaming ? He can show his sensitive side if he wants to.

We're off to a good start.

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Paris: I am just all over the board with her. One week I think she’s an overly-affected poseur, the next week I’m her biggest fan. Tonight? She gave me chills. Seriously. She is incredibly gifted, especially for a teenager. Plus, she looked great tonight – very sleek and sophisticated. Wow.
The Paris I fell in love with, the girl with the glorious voice who gave one of the best pre-audition performances in Idol History with her Billie Holiday, she's back in all her glory !

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Taylor: I’m with Simon. The first verse was very reserved and I thought that it was going to be a safe, boring performance, but then...magic. This is what Taylor does best, and he knocked it outta the park tonight. I loved it.
Taylor likes to end his songs with his well known bluesy, soulful, spazzy bend your body style and then end with a flourish and panache. He outdid Sam Cooke's version ( which I believe was his influence ).

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Elliott: I think that Simon was right. Standards should have been in Elliott’s wheelhouse, and it was a very solid vocal. Still, there is something about Elliott that has me solidly in his corner. I don’t know what it is – maybe the underdog thing? – but I have never rooted for a contestant as much as I’m rooting for E. In fact, I am voting for him tonight after five seasons of watching Idol, I can't think of anyone I am rooting for like I root for him. Unlike Taylor who has gobs of fans, Elliott is vulnerable and I'm doing my best to keep him in. I like him that much. But man, Elliott's IT HAD TO BE YOU surpassed Harry Connick Jr. and I am not one to exagerrate.

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Kellie: She started out quite well, actually, but….whoa there were some flat notes in there when she went to the middle. She knew it, too. I hate to say it, but I was actually rooting for her at the beginning of the song because I love her song choice, but…yes, Kellie. You did butcher it. However, I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I thought that she was classy (wha??) and composed during the judges' comments. Still, she's a brainless twit whom I want off my TV yesterday. She looked lovely tonight, though.

Kellie has shown that she is the sort of singer who needs a lot of technical help from studio whizzes to make her sound perfect. She can't do Tony Bennet's unplugged that's for sure. The worst of the bunch tonight.

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Ace: I imagine that the Ace fans will dig this performance, but I certainly did not. The vocals were forced and nasal as usual, and Ace seems to have difficulty transitioning from the more robust notes to quieter ones.

On a sartorial note, I love the suit -- but the hair?

Ace was not bad, but the bridge to the middle showed some off pitches. I think he's in most danger of leaving tomorrow, but he'll leave with his head high.

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Kat: One of my all-time favorite songs. I thought that she did a terrific job (her voice is absolutely suited to this genre), and Randy was right -- she’s in her element. When you throw a fish to the water, the fish will swim and Katharine will sing if you throw her into this genre.

Of course, Simon's comment about her making the others look like amateurs is overmuch.

But, *please* stop smiling! This is a plaintive song! Also, I know it’s over-stated at this point, but is she just the most stunning contestant ever on AI? Good lord, she's beautiful. Move over Kate Holmes, you got a younger version of yourself who can sing.

YES ! ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS IN AI HISTORY.

That's why they ARE standards !

Try making songs like these you 21st century song writers !

[Echo Talon]

But she can't sing worth a damn.

maybe not tonight, but I thought she did good on country night.

[buckeyesrule]

***But she can't sing worth a damn.***

I can't believe there wasn't a PAtsy Kline song she could sing.

[commish]

Elliot has caught the Pickle on Dial idol. Taylor now #1, Kellie/Elliot dead heat at 2. Chris/Kat dead heat at #5, Paris 6, and Ace falling farther and farther behind.

[misterrob]

He's prepared to go home at this point so the longer he stays is just gravy for him.

Frankly, what he sang tonight is what he should stick with when possible. He looked like vintage Rat Pack and he had some fun with it.

[silent_jonny]

I had the perms and the big hair that looked like I'd been riding on the back of a motorcycle all day.

Or an extra in a Motley Crue video :)

[Global2010]

Lent (no tv) is over Americal Idol welcome back to our living room after 40 days!

Hope it is entertaining!

Helllllllo Simon!

[silent_jonny]

you remembered, how sweet! LOL!

Whenever I hear the word "skank", I think of you :) LOL