American Idol 2006--Live Thread (Part II)

To: Apple Blossom

Because the NASCAR vote won't let her...

By the way, I think that some of Bucky votes went Elliott's way tonight. He did a good job with the song but I can't say it was the best ever. Yet, DI has him a solid #2. Bucky and Elliott are not the handsome twins but people really just like them. And, when Bucky did Fox and Friends he told them that he would miss Elliott the most because he was his best bud....

6,521 posted on 04/18/2006 8:22:06 PM PDT by misterrob (Teach a Liberal to think for himself and he'll vote Conservative for the rest of his life.)

I love the standards.

I'm enjoying it.

6,522 posted on 04/18/2006 8:22:35 PM PDT by Dashing Dasher (God made mud, God made dirt, God made boys so girls could flirt.)

Taylor is AWESOME....

Loved it!

6,523 posted on 04/18/2006 8:26:15 PM PDT by Dashing Dasher (God made mud, God made dirt, God made boys so girls could flirt.)

To: Dashing Dasher

Taylor was amazing tonight!

6,524 posted on 04/18/2006 8:33:45 PM PDT by andyssister

To: silent_jonny

OK granted I have been out of the loop for weeks.....but Elliout reminds me of a not so homely version of Danny Buddaduchio(sp. the red head kid partridge family now adult)

6,525 posted on 04/18/2006 8:36:17 PM PDT by Global2010

Rod was floored by Kelli's look extra huggy and all but when she sang for him his face said it all.

No on Pickler this week.

6,526 posted on 04/18/2006 8:38:41 PM PDT by Global2010

Ace? Ho No No No.

(he is a handsome lad though but this 'ain't 'bout looks and I told the other household member when he raved about Pickles)

Simon! It was not bad??? Did Paula slip Simon a mickey in the Coke?

6,527 posted on 04/18/2006 8:50:08 PM PDT by Global2010

6,528 posted on 04/18/2006 8:50:38 PM PDT by I'm ALL Right! (Soul Patrol! Whoooo!)

I think it's Bonaduchi--or something closer to that.

6,529 posted on 04/18/2006 8:52:30 PM PDT by I'm ALL Right! (Soul Patrol! Whoooo!)

So far, it's..

T1. Taylor
T1. Elliot
3. Paris
4. Chris

5. Katharine
6. Pickler
7. Ace

6,530 posted on 04/18/2006 8:55:01 PM PDT by Dashing Dasher (God made mud, God made dirt, God made boys so girls could flirt.)

To: Dashing Dasher

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6,531 posted on 04/18/2006 8:55:55 PM PDT by conservativebabe

To: conservativebabe

I'm more pissed than you'll ever be.

Don't worry - all is well.

Check pm for details.

6,532 posted on 04/18/2006 8:57:32 PM PDT by Dashing Dasher (God made mud, God made dirt, God made boys so girls could flirt.)

To: Dashing Dasher

6,533 posted on 04/18/2006 8:57:35 PM PDT by misterrob (Teach a Liberal to think for himself and he'll vote Conservative for the rest of his life.)

DING! DING! DING We have a unanimous in our household. Katherine has a very natural beauty and voice to boot. Gosh I even agree with Paula Eloquent. Simon! Spot On.

6,534 posted on 04/18/2006 8:58:37 PM PDT by Global2010

Paris has a decent singing voice but radio show for her in the future no no.

6,535 posted on 04/18/2006 9:00:19 PM PDT by Global2010

During the recap - Ace burst my left eardrum.

UGH!

6,536 posted on 04/18/2006 9:01:18 PM PDT by Dashing Dasher (God made mud, God made dirt, God made boys so girls could flirt.)

To: Dashing Dasher

He is so hard to listen to and the whole costume thing tonight was a bad choice.

6,537 posted on 04/18/2006 9:04:14 PM PDT by misterrob (Teach a Liberal to think for himself and he'll vote Conservative for the rest of his life.)

RE: Download theMP3 of "You Send Me"

I was tearing up! It was my favorite performance of the night. I saved it and will send it to all my Soul Patrol pals. THANKS FOR POSTING!

6,538 posted on 04/18/2006 9:16:17 PM PDT by StrictTime (I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused.)

To: Senator Goldwater

I don't know what it is about Katherine, but she has no stage presence. Tonight she looked just downright stupid with the looks she was trying to stage for the camera. Good voice, but no performance personality.

6,539 posted on 04/18/2006 9:24:03 PM PDT by Pure Country

To: Dashing Dasher; silent_jonny

Ok, here I goes with my happy recap:

First off - best show. This season. Ever. Five performers wonderfully singing classic American songs, each in their own styles, while remaining true to the original intent. Two really bad performances, one of which was the worst mangling of a song I have seen in five years of the final 12. Rod Stewart was fun to watch, he seemed to genuinely enjoy being on the show with the "kids". Seems like a great guy to down a few scotches with and chase ladies. A truly enjoyable show, which had everything we all love about AI. Especially the singing.

Chris - Stepped up and delivered, far exceeding my (and I assume many others) expectations. Who knew beneath the plaintive wailing of alt rock there lay such a sweet and smooth tenor? Sang it straight but added a few subtle touches to make it his own - in the right way. Very good, and a great resume-builder as he advances easily.

Paris - I appreciate but do not enjoy Billie Holiday-type stuff, so the song was a little difficult for me to get into. That said, she yet again proved what a great singer and performer she is. I think she almost has TOO much talent for her age. But she was classy and elegant, and is coming off more and more likeable on a personal level each week. A step forward for her as well as we approach the nitty-gritty.

Taylor - Once again with his performance, a second viewing/hearing makes one appreciate what an artist he truly is. Simon calling the beginning "lame cabaret" was a huge stretch, but it was a bit slow and too easy for Taylor (although it mostly seemed that way because he sang it so smooth and effortlessly). Ahhh, but the Woohoo Man was just setting the pins up so he could knock 'em down, bringing the crowd to its feet in joy and appreciation as he built to a spirited finish. This guy has the IT factor in spades, and I don't believe I'm exaggerating when I say he may be the most well-liked and enjoyable performer in AI history. Hicks will be safe at least until there is no one left but a "bottom three".

Elliot - You get the feeling this guy is mounting a huge comeback and may be positioning to pull off a dark-horse victory, although I still find that quite unlikely. His vocals were superb, and despite Simon's dismissal, his stage presence was much improved over his prior frog-like bouncing as he sang. He captured the feel and most definitely the sound of that kind of song. His most enjoyable performance to date.

Kellie - I really don't need to say this and add to the obvious, but it's my post and I'll cry if I want to. Dear God in Heaven, that was a train wreck! My musician wife said the worst part for Kellie was not losing time, but NEVER getting it back. Any singer worth his or her salt finds their way back if they do happen to stray, usually unnoticed by the listener, but always quickly. But that's the point - Kellie is not really a singer, just a "personality". She is nowhere in the league of the Top 5 in this group, and it was an unintended blessing that America saw that once and for all tonight. It won't get her off tonight, as she Heed and Hawed her way out of it, but it will not be forgotten.

Ace - Wassup with the Travolta-in-Pulp-Fiction look? The judges liked the song a lot more than I did. He will be gone tomorrow, though not chiefly because of this one forgettable effort (BTW - I love when we have omen song titles, like tonight's "That's All"). Not his worst and not his best, but the whole thing just didn't work, and as it was he needed a homerun. He SHOULD get a reprieve due to the Pickling of "Bewitched", but he won't. G'bye G'Ace...

Katherine - Perfect song for her, enabling her to keep it low and sweet, without the caterwauling of previous weeks when she attempts high and loud. Could do without the extreme closeups, and I thought Simon's praise was way too much, but she did deleiver a very good performance. This was her time to shine and she did. She may be the last girl standing, but a guy is gonna win this year.

Am I the only one wistfully remembering the good ole days of American music - long before the hiphop and new-country invasion?

6,540 posted on 04/18/2006 9:41:42 PM PDT by over3Owithabrain

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