Posted on 04/06/2010 5:56:41 AM PDT by silent_jonny
What the hell was with the American Flag pants her boyfriend was wearing the other night?
Now he still has all his hair, there's no plugs there at all!
Perhaps he heard it was “Flaunt Your Flag Day!”
Did they announce the theme for next week?
Maybe I missed it while cheering Fat Albert’s going home.
And Jonny’s been hosting this thread for years! Come join us-we have lots of fun!
Oh yes, I will be here....
From americanidolnet.com
“As if the season couldn’t get any weirder the judges have chosen their songs for the remaining three contestants and it is not at all what I was expecting.
First I figured Simon would choose for Crystal but no, he gave Lee Dewyze “Hallelujah”. Are you freaking kidding me? Tim Urban sang this weeks ago and not only that, Jason Castro had his “moment” with that song. What is Cowell’s problem? Does he want his last season on the show to go down as the absolute worst, because it is. Lee is a rocker and he gives him this bs??? Why didn’t he choose some Creed or Rob Thomas or anything? I’m flabbergasted and don’t even know what to say. Obviously Cowell is pulling for someone other than Lee.
Kara and Randy teamed up for Casey James and chose “Daughters” by John Mayer. Another shock for me because this is so far away from his genre it’s laughable. How do they expect him to take a song that’s not even that good to begin with and change it into his own style? You can’t do it with that song. Another what are they thinking moment for me. They want him to use more range so choose Journey or Seger. Come on! I’m blown away at the stupidity of this.
Ellen, who has no musical experience whatsoever, actually picked the best song. She chose “Maybe I’m Amazed” by Paul McCartney and I think Crystal will blow this one up. It has power and emotion and she will do it justice. We may as well go on and crown her the winner. “
Looks like we could be in for an interesting week............
Good scoop, thanks!
Looks like Lee’s been sandbagged. Darn.
I agree!!! WTH is going on with Simon picking “Hallelujah” for Lee? That's almost like giving Crystal, Detroit Rock City by Kiss!
I think "Daughters" is a perfect song for Casey. Bluesy, right in his genre! He should do VERY well with it!
“Maybe I’m Amazed” will be a good choice for Crystal, she might knock it out of the park!
WARNING - SPOILER!!!
Here's what the 3 Idols did at their homecomings:
” Here’s what the 3 Idols did at their homecomings:”
Thanks Sirch. Appreciate the info/reference.
” Looks like Lee’s been sandbagged. Darn.”
Simon must think Crystal is more marketable than Lee.
Seemed like he was swaying towards Lee but that may have changed.
In any case will be an interesting next couple of weeks.....
This is such sad news.
Every year we lose one of the best on our Idol Thread.
She was with us last Tuesday evening.
May this dear FReeper rest in the peace of the Lord.
From Americanidol.net
Posted: 16 May 2010 08:46 PM PDT
It has all come down to the final 3! They each have given us some amazing vocals and not so great vocals but they have came out each week and entertained us and deserve to be in this coveted spot.
When we had our Top 24, I told my husband that in a perfect world it would be Lee, Casey and Crystal as the final 3 and I got my wish. I’m hoping Casey or Lee take it all but the masses seem to be pulling for Crystal so I wouldn’t be surprised if she won the whole thing.
The problem I have with Crystal is we’ve already lived through the Janis Joplin era so when she makes an album will anyone really get into it? I just don’t see how we can make this hippie chick current. If I want to listen to “Me and Bobby McGee” I will throw in the Joplin CD not Bowersox but hey this is just my opinion. Usually the original artist of a song is hard to beat but there are a few rare exceptions.
Disappointment is what I feel about Lee Dewyze. I like the guy and I think he has a good sound when he can stay on pitch but he is not at all consistent. The best he had ever done was when he couldn’t use his guitar so maybe the guitar is getting in the way of him focusing on the vocals.
So here’s hoping the underdog Casey James takes the crown! He has had his rough moments but out of everyone regardless if he wins or not, he will be the most successful. Casey is a fantastic musician with good vocals. He has a chance for a great career.
At this point, I am also rooting for Casey.
He has the most pleasant and outgoing personality; he is very telegenic; and he seems like a nice kid.
If only he can avoid the predatory cougars like that trashy Mafia princess, Kara.
” predatory cougars like that trashy Mafia princess, Kara.”
Well stated............
One of the best assessments I've ever read. Besides, JJ was unique in her time! Crystal is nothing more than Simon indicated when he first saw her, an above average subway station entertainer. This is not a put down just an observation.
It's the song, the spin, and the entertainer that makes a song great, not the vocal prowess. Crystal is an average entertainer with no special substance...Think about it, Mic Jaggar is one of the worst singers ever, but look at what he's done!
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