American Idol,Still A Great Show Tonight

[REDHOT]

The girl really sang tonight,the standout's for me were Amber Holcomb and that Candice Glover,what a voice,i really enjoyed the ladies,now let's see what the guys will do tomorrow,
Please stay positive

[Soul Sister]

I would definately say the girls have a better group of singers this year over verses the boys. For the boys Vincent was a natural.

S.S.
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[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

I have to agree with Soul Sister. The girls have the edge for the first time in years IMHO. I haven't picked out anyone yet who was a great as Joshua Ladet was last year, but it's early in the season. He's the best I've evern seen on any of the singing shows. I hope we hear something from him soon.

It should be a good year for Idol.

~~Mary~~

[Soul Sister]

I think I may have to take back my words, lol.....
These male singers were fab:

Vincent... [[I thought did a better performance last week, didn't think "Ensd Of The Road" was good enough to showcase his vocal range and ablities). But he's got what it takes.

Curtis... killed it tonight, great performance, laid it out.

Devon... whom I loved from the beginning has a quality to his voice that is so pure and effortlessly smooth as silk, very moving. Pretty vocals.

They WILL give the girls a run for the money. I just hope America isn't voting "stupid" again this year but vote's for the best voices.

MHO,
:cool:
S.S.
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[REDHOT]

Of all the guys last night,Burnell Taylor is the best,[[to me)he sang I'm Here,from The Color Purple,and got a standing ovation,i even gave him one in my living room lol,
Please stay positive

[mike_sku]

I'm sorry to say that Burnell is not a favorite of mine. I thought Cortez was good last week, but this week he lost it. So did Vincent. I like Curtis and Devin a lot. The girls, however, seem to have the upper hand this season.

[reese]

Last night, I thought that Cortez was much better than the judges gave him credit for. By the same token, I thought they overpraised Burnell. He did ok, but I wasn't knocked out.

So far, Devin is my favorite male. He has a really pleasing tone to his voice, and his singing sounds effortless.

Re the females, I'm loving Candice, with Amber being a close second. My sentimental favorite is Zoanette, although IMO, her personality is what gets her over, not her vocals. There were many girls that they let go that sang much better.

On a sad note, I really felt sorry for Charlie Askew. I didn't care for his performance at all. But when he talked about how unhappy he was, I felt bad for him.

[Kamasu_Jr]

That kid Charlie Askew delivered a truly weird moment. He's young but seems to need some counseling. That BURNELL HICKS is a Broadway star. He's ready to do something big like Fantasia or Jennifer Hudson.

[smark21]

I haven’t watched it this year. I might tune in when they get to the first round of the finals to see who the final 12/13 will be and check out the new judges. Question: Can contestants play instruments while singing this season, or have instruments been banned, as they were early in the show’s run? I ask because for 5 seasons running white guys with guitars have won and it’s becoming a bit of a joke. If instruments are still allowed, then I suspect another reasonable looking white guy with guitar will win as the Idol core fanbase is very conservative and gets off on these type of performers.

[Soul Sister]

Liked 3 of the guys & 3 of the girls picked.

S.S.
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[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

It's early, but I've picked two favorites for me~~Candice & Devin. There are others I like, but those two are the standouts for me currently. I could change as the season gets into high gear next week.

~~Mary~~

[reese]

It's early, but I've picked two favorites for me~~Candice & Devin. There are others I like, but those two are the standouts for me currently. I could change as the season gets into high gear next week.

~~Mary~~

I agree. I was glad to see those two make it.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

I was thrilled, too, reese, and was cheering when they made it. Devin is a good vocalist with an interesting tone to his voice. Candice can sing her behind off. I think she's capable of singing anything and it will be interesting to watch her as the season progresses. Curtis is another I'm watching. He needs to be careful not to lose control of his voice, but he's good.

~~Mary~~

[reese]

It would be cool if Candice and Devin were the final two. I think Kree has some spunk as well. Some of the others have nice voices, but I don't find them as consistent.

[reese]

I haven’t watched it this year. I might tune in when they get to the first round of the finals to see who the final 12/13 will be and check out the new judges. Question: Can contestants play instruments while singing this season, or have instruments been banned, as they were early in the show’s run? I ask because for 5 seasons running white guys with guitars have won and it’s becoming a bit of a joke. If instruments are still allowed, then I suspect another reasonable looking white guy with guitar will win as the Idol core fanbase is very conservative and gets off on these type of performers.

Some have played instruments, but its mostly been keyboards. The only guitarist that I remember off hand was a black dude, who got cut after doing what I thought was a good rendition of FEVER.

[REDHOT]

I'm so happy for Barnell Taylor,Candice Glover and Amber Holcomb,i can't wait to see them sang next week,
Please stay positive

[Soul Sister]

{{{CANDICE}}}!!!!!!!!!!
Did one of my all-time favs, I bought the record when Ben E. King released it in 1963, then the album when Linda Jones [[my favorite version) released it, now Candice did a fabulous job with "I Who Have Nothing"!
For me the show is over, everyone else can go home, CANDICE wins it all, no need for anymore weeks of idol, lol, let's hope America doesn't get stupid in their voting like only they can. :rolleyes:
That girl can sang, Baby! Beautiful full warm tone to her voice not to mention her vocal range that holds up. LOVE!!!

S.S.
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[REDHOT]

The 3 i like the most,has made it again,Amber Holcomb,Candice CLOVER and Burnell Taylor,i must say the other night,Burnell was the best,when it comes to the young men,yes Candice sang her you,know what off,on I Who Have Nothing,i felt like no 1 could touch her,until Amber came to the stage,i agree with Nicki,Amber was THE BEST singer of the night,she got the biggest standing ovation of the night,i could not believe Curtis went home last night,singing I Believe I Can Fly,
Please stay positive

[Kamasu_Jr]

Curtis deserved to go home in my mind. He sang off key, screeched and was boring. He may sing fine in his church and that's where he should stay. He has a nice voice you should hear for free, but not pay to hear. And did Candice switch the gender in I Who Have Nothing?. Did she know what she was doing?.

[Soul Sister]

Kam,
You know I love you! But really.............switched the gender, that's what any good singer can do. When Linda Jones recorded it, she did an amaing job too!! Candice was flawless in that performance, IMO. :D

S.S.
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[reese]

Curtis deserved to go home in my mind. He sang off key, screeched and was boring. He may sing fine in his church and that's where he should stay. He has a nice voice you should hear for free, but not pay to hear. And did Candace switch the gender in I Who Have Nothing?. Did she know what she was doing?.

I agree about Curtis. I wasn't surprised at all. I was surprised to see Devin in the bottom two with him. I think he is arguably the best male singer they have, but I guess the voters this week didn't think so.

And yes, Candace did do a gender switch in I [[WHO HAVE NOTHING). She mentioned she was doing a version of Ben E. King's song, so she might have learned it from his recording and forgot to switch for her version. As I recall, she only did it at the bridge. I think she fixed it later.

[Kamasu_Jr]

I agree about Curtis. I wasn't surprised at all. I was surprised to see Devin in the bottom two with him. I think he is arguably the best male singer they have, but I guess the voters this week didn't think so.

And yes, Candace did do a gender switch in I [[WHO HAVE NOTHING). She mentioned she was doing a version of Ben E. King's song, so she might have learned it from his recording and forgot to switch for her version. As I recall, she only did it at the bridge. I think she fixed it later.

I think you may be right Reese. She probably learned the song from the record. That's why I tell my students not to just learn something from a record. " Candice sang it, but that switch threw me. She could have been given Dee Dee Warwick's record. But to me, the only contestant who comes across as a star already is Amber. She's got such confidence. And yes, she reminds me of Whitney Houston. Burnell Taylor had better change up soon and drop those dramatic ballads - although he sings them well. But he can't do the same kind of songs every week.

[Soul Sister]

I don't think the gender switch was a big deal.

Yes, Dee Dee did a great job too, I love Dee Dee for many reasons but Linda Jones is still number 1 for me on this song.

S.S.
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[smark21]

I didn’t see the show Wednesday night but maybe the gender switch was deliberate and not a muffed lyric? I did watch a bit of the results show last night. I thought that Curtis guy alternated between being very dull and way over the top as he sang that dreadful “I Believe I can Fly” song [[I really hope he sang it because he had a limited choice of songs to choose from and not because he actually likes it). He deserved to get the boot, from what I saw and heard. I’m going to have to check out this Candace…she’s getting a lot of buzz on the net.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Candice should be getting a lot of buzz on the net, and everywhere for that matter. The girl can sing her behind off. I agree Amber is good and she fits the pop star mold they're looking for. However, I don't think she's as good as Candice.

I iked Curtis but he suffers from over singing, so I was not surprised to see him go. Devin has the best voice of the males IMHO, but he did a poor job the other night.

Candice has been consistant and hasn't missed once since she's been on the show. If she continues to deliver every week, there should be no contest, but we've seen great vocalists knocked off the show before. We know there's a huge southern [[country) voting block and many teeny boppers vote as well. That's why we've seen some less than stellar winners on Idol.

~~Mary~~

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

What did you all think about last night's show with the contestants singing from the Beatles catalogue?

I thought Candice was superb, once again. It wasn't her best performance, but she remains consistantly good. Devin came back last night with a great performance of "Long & Winding Road". He has such a good voice - the best of the males for me. Janelle was good IMO. She has a decent voice and stayed in her country mold with a subtle performance that demonstrated the prettiness in ther voice. Kree delivered and I bet she'll be in the top 3 this week.

~~Mary~~

[Soul Sister]

Yes, Candice was a natural again! I loved seeing Devon doing "Long & Winding Road", Jimmy recorded it in 1969 and remembered it well.
I think two of the boys can go home now.

:cool:,
S.S.
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[reese]

What did you all think about last night's show with the contestants singing from the Beatles catalogue?

I thought Candice was superb, once again. It wasn't her best performance, but she remains consistantly good. Devin came back last night with a great performance of "Long & Winding Road". He has such a good voice - the best of the males for me. Janelle was good IMO. She has a decent voice and stayed in her country mold with a subtle performance that demonstrated the prettiness in ther voice. Kree delivered and I bet she'll be in the top 3 this week.

~~Mary~~

I feel basicially the same. Candice could sing the phone book at this point and sound good. I wouldn't have chosen COME TOGETHER for her, but she performed it well enough.

I thought Devin was a big improvement over last week. I hope he sticks around. I really liked Janelle, Amber, and Paul as well. I still don't get the judges' response to Burnell. He doesn't do much for me.

Based on performance, I really think Lazaro should go home.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

I agree, reese. Lazaro should go home based on his performances for the past two weeks, but he may get the sympathy vote. He's very likeable and his story warms the heart.

~~Mary~~

[Soul Sister]

I feel sorry for Lazaro but I do feel he's been getting the sympathy vote from the beginning. I think it's time for him to go followed by Paul. Just my opinion. :)

S.S.
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[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Yes, I think you're right, S.S.. Lazaro has been getting the sympathy vote from the beginning. His voice is just not up to par when compared to the other contestants.

~~Mary~~

[smark21]

Finally watching a competition episode tonight. Theme is Music of Detroit—not just Motown, but any singer from Detroit [[there’s going to be a country group performance of a Madonna song—oh my—trainwreck may be on deck!). I can see and hear why you’re all very excited about Candice. She has an old school soul singer vibe to her and she’s very good. She may end up being too old school to win it, but I bet she’ll be there until at least the Final 3/4.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Tonight's episode was incredible!! I won't say anymore until tomorrow because I don't want to spoil anything for those of you on the west coast.

~~Mary~~

[Soul Sister]

It was the CANDICE & AMBER show!! :)

"Don't Play That Song For Me" should not have been a choice since it was a New York song written in New York by Ahmet Ertigen. Ben E. King recorded the "original" version in 1962.
Aretha covered it 8 years later in 1970 in New York.
I just think they should have did only songs written and recorded in Detroit since it was a "Detroit" night.
I do love the song though, bought the original record when Ben released it.

Devin still has a pure voice in my opinion, sounds good to my ears.

:cool:,
S.S.
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[reese]

It was the CANDICE & AMBER show!! :)

"Don't Play That Song For Me" should not have been a choice since it was a New York song written in New York by Ahmet Ertigen. Ben E. King recorded the "original" version in 1962.
Aretha covered it 8 years later in 1970 in New York.
I just think they should have did only songs written and recorded in Detroit since it was a "Detroit" night.
I do love the song though, bought the original record when Ben released it.

Devin still has a pure voice in my opinion, sounds good to my ears.

:cool:,
S.S.
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I never thought of it this way, but it is an interesting take on it. By this same token, they wouldn't have performed I'M GONNA MAKE YOU LOVE ME either, since that was a Kenny Gamble composition.

That said, I thought last night's show was pretty good. Even Lazaro stepped it up. The only contestant who didn't do well [[IMO) was Angie with that limp rendition of SHOP AROUND.

It was also disappointing to see the guys sort of throw Lazaro under the bus for messing up their group number. Granted, he DID mess up the number, and Nikki certainly lit into them for it. But I felt they should have just taken the criticism, and saved the blame for backstage. Even Nikki was sort of signaling them to be quiet when they started commenting.

[smark21]

I turned it off in the middle of Shop Around. The show is just stale at this point. While some of the top 8 are good vocalists, none of them have star quality. I suspect this year’s winner will be the country girl who sang You Keep Me Hangin’ On.

[REDHOT]

It was great seein' The legend Smokey Robinson on the show last night,again Burnell Taylor was at the top of the game singing Stevie Wonder's My Cherie Amour,he really put his stamp on it,loved it,Candice Clover singing I Heard It Through The Grapevine,[[what a voice)Janelle Arthur singing The Supremes classic,You Keep Me Hanging On was Super,i must say,she should release it as a single,but the singer of the night was Amber Holcome,singing Stevie Wonder'd Lately,Amber was so good even the judges gave her a standing ovation,THE BEST,she was in the bottom 3 last week,and Lazardo was not? REALLY? lol,Lazardo should not even be in the top 10,the only reason he's in the top 10 is sympathy,I also enjoyed Devin Velez singing Smokey Robinson's classic The Tracks Of My Tears,great job,i'm sorry i did not get the chance to vote last night,DAMMMMM lol,i hope America got it right.
Please stay positive

[REDHOT]

It was great seein' The legend Smokey Robinson on the show last night,again Burnell Taylor was at the top of the game singing Stevie Wonder's My Cherie Amour,he really put his stamp on it,loved it,Candice Clover singing I Heard It Through The Grapevine,[[what a voice)Janelle Arthur singing The Supremes classic,You Keep Me Hanging On was Super,i must say,she should release it as a single,but the singer of the night was Amber Holcome,singing Stevie Wonder's Lately,Amber was so good even the judges gave her a standing ovation,THE BEST,she was in the bottom 3 last week,and Lazardo was not? REALLY? lol,Lazardo should not even be in the top 10,the only reason he's in the top 10 is sympathy,I also enjoyed Devin Velez singing Smokey Robinson's classic The Tracks Of My Tears,great job,i'm sorry i did not get the chance to vote last night,DAMMMMM lol,i hope America got it right.
Please stay positive

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

RedHot,

I'm in agreement with you. Soul Sister has a point, but apart from that, my assessment of the vocals is in line with yours. Janelle surprised me with her excellent rendition of "You Keep Me Hanging On". She should release it as her first single. Candice was off the charts and remains my favorite. Last night was the first night I was impressed with Burnell. He did a good job with Stevie Wonder's song. Amber was superb and I agree with Smokey's comment about wanting to turn his TV off when she was in the bottom 3 last week. Devin remains my favorite of the males. That young man can sing! Right on regarding Lazaro. He should have been gone weeks ago. Kree was great IMO, and she's more than a country singer. She's really growing on me week after week. Angie was terrible and the worst performance of the night. She was off key for the entire song and it hurt my ears. lol Last, but not least, Smokey was phenominal, but then he always is. LOVE him. He looked great and gave the contestants excellent advise. You could tell Jimmy was in awe of him, and he should be.:)

[reese]

I was totally bummed last night to see that Devin was voted off. I still think he had the best voice of the males, and though I was not surprised, as he has been in the bottom three consistently, it was still disappointing to see him go. Lazro might end up as the "Sanjaya" of this season.

On a positive note, I thought it was nice that Aretha sent Kree a message of congratulations for singing her song "DON'T PLAY THAT SONG" so well.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Agreed, reese. I thought it was a sham and a shame Devin was voted off. He was by far the best of the males. It seemed like Mariah wanted to keep him. I think the judges are waiting to use their "save" on one of the girls.

~~Mary~~

[Soul Sister]

What a joke....we all should know by now how AI and the the way America votes for all the wrong reasons. Lazaro should have been gone a month ago but he'll probably stay to the very end. Although Candice is the best singer by far and rightfully should win the whole thing but we know it won't go that way. I am sick of AI & America's dumbass way of voting so I am done with AI, I'll only watch Candice's performance, that's it!
:rolleyes:
S.S.
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[REDHOT]

I Agree with you Soul Sister,i can't believe that Lazaro is still on the show,America did not get it right,Lazaro needs to go,he stayed,and Devin was let go?REALLY?watching Devin sang It's Impossible even made me teary eyes,DAMMMM Devin sang his you know what off,i'm sorry to say with keepin' Lazaro it makes America Idol looks cheap,he is the only one on the show that looks amateur,the other cast is at the top of the GAME,SORRY,i got to keep it 100
Please stay positive

[Soul Sister]

I gree with you too, REDHOT.... Devin has the stuff of a real singer when he can make people feel it to the point of moving them to tears.
America got is backwards last night. But when it comes to A.I. that's nothing new. :rolleyes:

S.S.
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[daddyacey]

"Lazaro needs to go,he stayed,and Devin was let go?REALLY?"

That is all political. While it is impressive how he overcomes his stutter when he sings ,his accent is not suitable for all around Pop songs. He does better with songs in his native language. He is still there to serve as an inspiration to others ,at least that's how I see it. The last ten are still included in the IDOL tours and specials and have a better chance at scoring other work in the industry even though they didn't win. IDOL at this point in the series is just a way of giving some of them exposure. Most of the songs are older than the performers that sang them. My hats off to Mariah who continually expressed SMOKEY as damn near an institution in the music ,although I didn't like that ,to those in certain demographics would be led to think he had a hand in some of the songs that were presented. No mention of HDH etc.

All in all you can't dismiss the fact that ..........it's just television.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

What did you think of last night's show??

I thought Kree nailed the Janis Joplin song. I'm concerned for Candice, although I still think she has the best voice of all. She chose the wrong Stones song. She delivered it well, but I would love to have heard her do "Gimme Shelter", which would have fit her voice perfectly. Her power and range would have come through on that tune. Amber was a standout last night and Angie did well, too. Lazaro did a better job than previous weeks, but I still feel he should go home. He should have been voted off weeks ago.

~~Mary~~

[reese]

Last night's show made me wish that they only had 60 minutes. Much too much padding, especially with the judges. That said, my fave last night was Amber. Candice was her usual good self, but I didn't like SATISFACTION for her. I thought she came off better during her duet with Burnell. I thought Janelle was better than the judges thought.

As for who's going home? Probably Burnell or Lazaro.

[Soul Sister]

I totally agree, Reese. :)

S.S.
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[smark21]

Amber did a nice job with What About Love, though it can’t compare to Ann Wilson of Heart who sung the definitive version of this song. When I saw Heart last fall, the song was on the set list and it was a show stopper.

[REDHOT]

It was super sad to see Burnell go home,but when Lazaro is one of the top 3's every one on the show should worry,with Lazaro stayin on the show it makes the show look bad,i'll say it again Lazaro should not be in the top 10,at all,Amber did a nice job on What About Love?Amber did a Super Job,Amber should have been in the top 3,like i said everyone on the show should worry,things are lookin' bad,i'm sorry to say,
Please stay positive

[skooldem1]

I stopped watching American Idol years ago. I decided to check it out this year for Nicki and Mariah. My thoughts? Lazaro was a favorite from the auditions. It is clear now as the weeks have passed that he isn't up to par. Devin and Burnell were the best singers in the competition. Devin had a real good, smooth and controlled voice. Burnell's voice was unique. Not to crazy about any of the females, none of them are special or unique. I was so disappointed last week when the guys, Lazaro, Devin and Burnell did their group number. Lazaro was not prepared. I'm gonna be honest. IMO Devin and Burnell got voted off because they acted like little bitches. Instead of accepting criticism and taking one for THE TEAM they acted like little divas throwing Lazaro under the bus. I have a feeling the voters did not respond well to that, and now they are gone. I think that Lazaro will be next. I have lost interest in the show again. Most likely I won't be tuning in anymore because I don't like any of the singers left.

[Kamasu_Jr]

MOST Black viewers don't watch the show and don't vote which explains why Lazaro is still on and Amber is in danger of getting voted off. Teenage girls in middle America are the biggest voters of American Idol.

[REDHOT]

Come on Kamasu Jr white teenage middle American's,maybe Amber is next to go home,what a shame that would be,again Lazaro still on the show,what a joke,REALLY LOL

[smark21]

Actually teens are not watching AI like they used to 10 years ago. The show’s demographics have aged. Idols’ core audience and voters are middle aged and older women in the south and rural Midwest [[aka flyover country) and their children who are 13 and under. IN recent years, the core fanbase of those white guys with guitars who have won the show have been overweight, sexually frustrated women in their 30s, 40’s and 50s. And the desire of Idol producers to rig the show for a woman to win is the main reason why ratings have taken a tumble because there’s no decent looking white guy with a phallic guitar for Idol’s core fan base to fantasize about and pray for.

[Soul Sister]

It's the CANDICE show again!!! She's soooo good!!!

:cool:,
S.S.
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[reese]

Candice was great last night, yet again. I don't think any of the others , not even Kree, matched her performance.

But poor Lazaro. I really feel sorry for the kid. He is in way over his head. And even the audience knows it. Usually there is a lot of booing when the judges make negative comments. I don't recall hearing any last night. I give him credit for taking the criticism like a professional, but at this point, it is almost painful to watch.

[Soul Sister]

Yes, it will be interesting tonight to see if America is still giving him the sympathy vote and all the teenage girls are still voting for him. Nice kid but not a great voice.

S.S.
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[reese]

Its sad to say, but I wouldn't be surprised if Lazaro makes it another week. If so, I would think Janelle and maybe Amber are in trouble.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Candice has been the best and most consistant since day one. If she doesn't win this thing, it will be a sham and a shame!

~~~Mary~~~

[REDHOT]

Amber Holcomb go home?REALLY Reese?,but i must say,it was a Candice Glover night,last night,no 1 could touch her,no 1 came even close,i hope Candice Glover becomes the next American Idol,DAMMMMMMM she got off last night,
Please stay positive

[reese]

Amber Holcomb go home?REALLY Reese?,but i must say,it was a Candice Glover night,last night,no 1 could touch her,no 1 came even close,i hope Candice Glover becomes the next American Idol,DAMMMMMMM she got off last night,
Please stay positive

As tonight's results show, it isn't so far fetched. Amber was in the bottom two. But Lazaro was finally shown the door.

[Soul Sister]

Finally.

:cool:,
S.S.
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[REDHOT]

At Last lol

[daddyacey]

"At Last lol"


And he had such a nasty attitude considering that he lasted this long. I mean he should be thankful of the exposure he has had to this point and the benefit of it that he will have ,....if he plays his cards right. I wish him luck and I hope he finds his "niche" in the business , but "If you can't run with the big "girls" [[in this case) ,then stay on the porch. Know what I mean? Howsenever ,polictics are still a major fact for the remaining few. Que Sera Sera...........It's still just television 2013.

[Soul Sister]

CANDICE & AMBER!!
********************

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:cool:

[Soul Sister]

I think they got it right, next week it's time for Kree to go!


S.S.
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[REDHOT]

i have to agree Soul Sister lol

[reese]

For the longest time, I thought the show was building up to a Candice/Kree finale. But if Kree has another week like this past one, I could see it being down to Candice and Amber.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

I don't always agree with the judges or Jimmy Ivine, but I did last night. Amber is really coming on strong now, but that dreadful "McArthur Park" song she sang turned me off because I hate the song. Jimmy was right, the judges were wrong. Jimmy said your can't sing corn like that and he also said the judges didn't want to admit Candice was better than Amber when Candice sang "Emotion". I agreed with the judges when they said last night was Angie's night. Kree had a bad night and it's time for her to go home. I really hope Candice is not in trouble, because she is the best singer and has been consistantly good since day one. I hope she makes it to the final 3 and does a better job next week when her cold should be over. As always, just one woman's opinion. :cool:

~~Mary~~

[reese]

I think Kree is going home tonight. She's had a rough couple of weeks in my opinion. I agreed with Jimmy about the Amber situation. I loved her first song, but MACARTHUR PARK was a mess. Candice was her usual great self, although I do think she leaned a wee bit towards oversinging last night. For me, the big surprise was Angie, who I thought did well on all three of her numbers. If she keeps it up, she might make the final two.

[Soul Sister]

SMH.............lol! Having lived so closely with the standards and up close to some of the great artists that sing them in such a profound way I may sound too critical here.

Angie ~ to my ears was annoying tonight on "Someone To Watch Over Me", not because people associate it with incidents from Jimmy's life as one of his signature songs but because I felt there was no feeling there and she didn't sing the song right. Angie is young and I am positive she has never lived enough life to "get it" to interpet the lyrics the way they should be delivered.

Kree ~ sorry to say this but I feel Kree's voice is boring with no depth, in every song she sings the 'country' thing comes out. She should never try to sing standards or anything but country, it just doesn't fit.
Jimmy sang a couple songs in the movie "Stormy Weather" about Harold Arlen's life. Those songs Arlen wrote have great depth about the woman he loved so deeply that broke his heart over and over again.

Amber ~ for a young woman her age I thought she sang "My Funny Valentine" so beautifully, nicely done. Loved it.

Candice ~ was perfection, she did no wrong for me, effortless and fluid, just a natural, as good as any pro 'past or present'.
I love "You've Changed" by many great singer, including Jimmy's version on his 1975 album "Can't We Begin Again", for me Candice was as good as any of the great interpeters of jazz standards. I thought she was a lot like Nancy Wilson on it as well as being true to her own gorgeous voice!

JMHO :rolleyes:,
S.S.
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[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

I completely agree with your assessment of Candice, S. S.. I would go so far as to say she is one of the best female vocalists I have ever heard. She had me in tears when she sang "You've Changed." She received two standing O's from the judges and she deserved them. She has been consistant throughout the show. As Randy Jackson said last night - this is a singing compettion. It's supposed to be, so if America gets it right, she should win hands down. She was in the bottom two last week - which shocked me, since Kree should have been on the bottom. I'm hoping Candice received enough votes last night to overcome last week's votes.

Here is Candice's performance of "You've Changed". Absolutely INCREDIBLE!!


http://youtu.be/AjGSYSMyOJI

~~Mary~~

[Soul Sister]

Ahhhh yes, I can never get enough of that performance, Mary.
It doesn't get much better. Candice just does such a lovely job of interpeting those lyrics. Perfection!

S.S.
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[REDHOT]

Yes Candice,was all of that,and then some,no one on the show can touch her,i'v heard You've Changed by many artist,trust me,Candice sang it better then all of them,i really enjoyed Amber's My Funny Valentine,Amber,sang her ass off,lol,she had me a little teary eyes,Kree should go home,but i bet she won't,
Please stay positive

[Soul Sister]

REDHOT,
Not because I am married to him but Jimmy did the most touching and moving version of "You've Changed". :) He will absolutely break your heart, lol.

S.S.
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[REDHOT]

I'll have to check it out Soul Sister,i never heard his version,until then Candice is Top lol

[Kamasu_Jr]

I don't think Candice will win over Kree. Middle America and teenage girls, white teenage girls - do most of the voting on Idol. They will not choose Candice over Kree unless Candice is spectacular. I've only been watching Idol off and on but I knew Amber would be voted off and the finale should have been between Candice and Amber. And what is up with judge Nicki? She is way out of line, all of the time especially with Mariah Carey. She has no respect for her elders and should be fired. Memphis no longer has the relationship with American Idol that we used to have because the show's producers were not serious about promoting soulful singers and things changed once behind the scenes supporters like Debra Byrd were let go. Has anyone noticed how Memphis contestants are faring on other competing shows like The VOICE? :p ...

[Kamasu_Jr]

Actually teens are not watching AI like they used to 10 years ago. The show’s demographics have aged. Idols’ core audience and voters are middle aged and older women in the south and rural Midwest [[aka flyover country) and their children who are 13 and under. IN recent years, the core fanbase of those white guys with guitars who have won the show have been overweight, sexually frustrated women in their 30s, 40’s and 50s. And the desire of Idol producers to rig the show for a woman to win is the main reason why ratings have taken a tumble because there’s no decent looking white guy with a phallic guitar for Idol’s core fan base to fantasize about and pray for.

You might have a point there. I definitely know singers like Amber and Candice should not have been in the bottom two last week. And ultimately, these Idol voters only seem to like white guys with guitars.

[Soul Sister]

Amber should have stayed. I think Kree should have gone home weeks ago.
If the fantastic CANDICE doesn't win... it will be a travesty! Another oops on America's voting block, like with Jennifer Hudson, as we know when it comes to Idol who votes, mainly teens and the 'country' states.
I cannot wait to hear what Candice's album will sound like. Still waiting to hear Joshua Ledet's!!

S.S.
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[skooldem1]

Fantasia was better than Jennifer Hudson.

[Kamasu_Jr]

Fantasia was better than Jennifer Hudson.At the time this was very true. Fantasia ruled her season. There was just something not quite right about Jennifer Hudson. Didn't Simon Cowell say she was just too much or too over the top? But Jennifer benefitted from the training she got while working on Dreamgirls. Her over the top singing was just right. Now, she's too much again. That Weight Watchers commercial comes on with J screaming "I Got the Power" and I cringe. She needs to just go sit down in my opinion. We've seen her slimmed down body enough already.

[skooldem1]

I agree. I remember once I said something about Jennifer not being all that and then someone here went on about how she has a Oscar and Diana Ross doesn't? LoL. WTF does that have to do with the price of tea in china? I remember that AI season well. I did not like Jennifer at all. She was too much. Stank attitude and her voice was not consistent. Through life's journey she appears to have become better. I don't hate her at all. I liked one of her songs from her debut album. Admire her weight loss, and the way she carried on after her family was killed. I still think that she over sings everything. I have a friend that laughs at her every time one of her commercials comes on because she is so loud. She is cool in my book, but she was not close to being as good as Fantasia was on that season.

[reese]

I agree. I remember once I said something about Jennifer not being all that and then someone here went on about how she has a Oscar and Diana Ross doesn't? LoL. WTF does that have to do with the price of tea in china? I remember that AI season well. I did not like Jennifer at all. She was too much. Stank attitude and her voice was not consistent. Through life's journey she appears to have become better. I don't hate her at all. I liked one of her songs from her debut album. Admire her weight loss, and the way she carried on after her family was killed. I still think that she over sings everything. I have a friend that laughs at her every time one of her commercials comes on because she is so loud. She is cool in my book, but she was not close to being as good as Fantasia was on that season.

Of the three "divas," as they were being called that season, I thought that Latoya London might have had an edge on Fantasia. Her voice had a really mellow tone. She recorded a version on one of the IDOL albums of IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME BY NOW that is still one of my favorites. But I think she might have come off rather old to the voting audience, as it was always being mentioned that she was married and a stepmother. And some of her performances were mature, as well. The week she was voted off, I think she had performed a FUNNY GIRL medley.

That said, I think Fantasia just had that indescribable vocal something that deserved to win.

[Soul Sister]

Yes, Fantasia was brilliant.

I agree about LaToya, & Jennifer, they were ripped off the show too soon!
That's why I don't have faith Candice will win. :<[[

S.S.
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[smark21]

Interesting article on last week's theme of Now and Then:

http://www.nextavenue.org/blog/why-harry-connick-jr-couldnt-sit-idle-during-idol

[Soul Sister]

I have to agree with Harry. Epecially on Angie who completely screwed up a very poiniant touching song and even violated the melody. Kree was no better.

I thought Amber did better. Candice was flawless she knew how to handle it even in her own way.

S.S.
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[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

I agree with Harry, too, although I loved Candice's rendition of "You've Changed." Harry pointed out what many of us who've been around for a while feel - LESS IS MORE! Too many of the young singers today over sing, do too many runs, totally miss the meaning of the lyrics and ignore melodies. Some have good chops, but misuse them.

Great article. Thanks for posting smark21.

~~Mary~~

[Kamasu_Jr]

I agree with Harry, too, although I loved Candice's rendition of "You've Changed." Harry pointed out what many of us who've been around for a while feel - LESS IS MORE! Too many of the young singers today over sing, do too many runs, totally miss the meaning of the lyrics and ignore melodies. Some have good chops, but misuse them.

Great article. Thanks for posting smark21.

~~Mary~~

Boy, I agree with you. It's not necessary to make a classic song sound like it was written in 2013. I tell my music students that they have to respect the melody that many classic songwriters came up with and they need to understand what a song is about. A lot of young singers want to add runs and trills and twists on syllables that are not necessary.

[Soul Sister]

Here we go again! Angie ruined yet another serious ballad where less is more. She probably should have listened to Jimmy Scott's reading of one of his most requested songs in his show "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" from his album "Holding Back The Years".

If you don't know you better ask somebody.......

CANDICE!!!
She did an immpecable job on "Somewhere".

S.S.
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[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Thank you, Kam. Adding on syllables where they don't belong only serves to distort the songs. You're teaching your students well IMO.:)

Candice's performance of "Somewhere" last night was another Idol moment, and this yourng lady has had several of them. As Keith Urban said - Vote for Candice. If you don't call your doctor because you probably don't have a pulse! That says it ALL. When Jimmy Ivine said Candice didn't just win the third round, she won the night, the other two Idol finalists burst into applause. This girl is INCREDIBLE!!

Here's the performance:


http://youtu.be/2WI1qU-HvTM


Candice Glover has deserved to win this competition hands down since day one.

~~Mary~~

[REDHOT]

Candice Glover singing Somewhere, was Amazing last night,no one on the show can touch her.

[marv2]

I completely agree with your assessment of Candice, S. S.. I would go so far as to say she is one of the best female vocalists I have ever heard. She had me in tears when she sang "You've Changed." She received two standing O's from the judges and she deserved them. She has been consistant throughout the show. As Randy Jackson said last night - this is a singing compettion. It's supposed to be, so if America gets it right, she should win hands down. She was in the bottom two last week - which shocked me, since Kree should have been on the bottom. I'm hoping Candice received enough votes last night to overcome last week's votes.

Here is Candice's performance of "You've Changed". Absolutely INCREDIBLE!!


http://youtu.be/AjGSYSMyOJI

~~Mary~~

Now she is something else! Very well done.

[jobeterob]

I read a news article that said Duck Dynasty topped American Idol's ratings recently. Are Idol's ratings still way up there?

[marv2]

Later, Dawg: Randy Jackson leaving 'American Idol' after 12 years as judge

http://www.toledoblade.com/A-E/2013/05/09/Later-Dawg-Randy-Jackson-leaving-American-Idol-after-12-years-as-judge.html

[Soul Sister]

CONGRATULATIONS Candice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!

S.S.
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[REDHOT]

Candice glover i'm soooooo happy for her,i'm sorry for angie,but kree really?

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

I am so THRILLED for CANDICE!!!! I'm not surprised Kree made it to the final because she's had 3 bad weeks in a row, and yet she gets the votes. She's the country singer in the group and we've seen Idol voters give it to less than talented country singers before. I just hope real talent will win the prize this time. Maybe if Candice wins in the final, Idol's ratings will come back up. I'm really hoping "America" gets it right this time.

~~Mary~~

[Kamasu_Jr]

Word has it all four judges will not be returning in 2014. Good! Nicki makes me want to jump in thr TV and strangle her at times. What does a contestant's nice shoes have to with singing? Randy Jackson has already announced he's out. Harry Connick Jr. would be good as a judge. He was tough during standards week and he didn't kiss any ass. I don't expect Candice Glover to win because of what I posted previously. But if she does win, maybe IDOL still has a chance at maintaining credibility.

[Soul Sister]

So true, Kam! I am hoping for once America gets it right.


S.S.
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[REDHOT]

Come on,even Kree the next American Idol,from the looks on Kree's face if she know's she shouldn't be there,if Kree win's,it's another down for the show,if Candice win's there's hope.

[Soul Sister]

Kree is getting the Sympathy vote big time now on top of the huge Texas & Country vote. :<[[


S.S.
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[REDHOT]

That why everyone should vote,if you want Candice to win vote,tell your friends to vote for Candice,Kree should not be there,Angie or Amber are the ones,not Kree,so come on,VOTE FOR CANDICE,you can vote more the one time,i know i will,CANDICE,CANDICE,CANDICE

[Soul Sister]

CONGRATULATIONS CANDICE!!!
Well deserved America finally got it right! Hallalulyah!!! It was very emotional.
The whole show was pretty good.
* Candice & Jennifer Hudson together was dynamite, brought me to tears. It doesn't get better than a moment like that. *
:cool:,
S.S.
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[REDHOT]

I agree Soul Sister,i'm Soooooo Happy for Candice,after Candice and Jennifer Hudson sang the Natalie Cole's classic Inseparable,the show was over for me,no one on the show could touch they're performance,i don't think believe Mariah Carey was singing Live,i think it was a track,and she was just moving her lips,sorry i'm not buyin' it,Candice Glover i'm truly happy for her.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

CONGRATULATIONS CANDICE!!!
Well deserved America finally got it right! Hallalulyah!!! It was very emotional.
The whole show was pretty good.
* Candice & Jennifer Hudson together was dynamite, brought me to tears. It doesn't get better than a moment like that. *
:cool:,
S.S.
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EXACTLY my response!!! I was so thrilled I was yelling YES YES YES and my cat went flying into the air and ran for the basement. loooooooool I was on the phone with someone, too, who was listening with me. She stayed up until 2 a.m. the night before voting for Candice. That duet with Candice & Jennifer had me in tears, too. Congratulations Candice & "America" for getting it right this time.


Here is that heartstopping performance!!


http://youtu.be/ZKc50N-K178


~~~Mary~~~

[smark21]

Finale scored its lowest ratings in the show's history. Down over 30 percent from last year.

http://news.yahoo.com/american-idol-finale-draws-record-165202360.html