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09-03-2003
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 7:53 pm
Ok, not to amp up the conspiracy theories, but listen back at Anthony's singing.....the background practically overran him and he was really belting it out! I thought he was awesome tonight, and I was ready to write him off after last week because he seemed too weak. Wow! I can't help but wonder what it would have been like with a decent decibel level in the background! I was super impressed with him tonight. And Anwar! What a surprise! I agreed with others that he, too, was coming across as pretty bland singing wise, but goshdangit, not tonight! Woohoo! A night of surprises. I'm sorry, but I guess I will have to say I agree that Travis may go next, even tho he is a hottie. He will have a future in tv anyway, no doubt. Then there is Constantine-heck, am I the only one who cringed throughout his song because it seemed completely out of tune?! I couldn't believe all the judges said he nailed the song. UGH! Back to voting 
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Bluejaxrock
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04-23-2004
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 7:59 pm
I come here to get the answers to my many many questions...and y'all always come through for me, so here goes. Is it me or did this show turn into a lovefest all of a sudden? I didn't hear much in the way of criticism (sp?) tonite...and the bits & pieces I heard (sick kid), imho, there was alot to be critical about. I didn't hear one really good performance. Even my boy Bo was a tad disappointing. Is Simon holding back? At one point, DH and I looked at each other and said "awww, Simon's gonna rip this guy" but he didn't! Hmmmm...trying not to influence voting? I must respectfully disagree with those who think Anwar's performance of "Wonderful World" was good. Too nasal; pitchy (if that means he was busy trying to find one); and too close to just yelling at the end. But ain't that what's great about this country? We can all agree to disagree! lol And the guy that covered the Sting song...hmmmm, not even the best imitation of Sting (again, jmo.) I really wanted Scott to do some rockin' on "Sugar Pie...", but reminded me instead of elevator music. Am I being too snarky? Maybe I could be Simon! DH thinks they're doing the girl/boy thing to choose 2 idols this year. Is this possible? Any other thoughts out there about this? slinking away now...trying to wrap my mind around the fact that I got sucked into another Idol season...really need to get a life
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Kizz
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07-26-2001
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 8:15 pm
I'm going to say Scott and Travis go this week as well, but only because their performances were truly the weakest IMO. And my best friend, a woman "of a certain age" is a Constantine fan (although she has gone for those scruffy boys since way back when we were in college)
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Beachcomber
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08-26-2003
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 8:24 pm
oooh Maris that double chin freaks me out, how can a tall skinny guy have a double chin???? And don't get me started on the yellow teeth. I am trying to open their little eyes to what rock n roll was like for their mom and me in the 70s and how Bo is the only real rocker on the show. Also, I love seeing how Randy appreciates the rock songs. Makes me want to pull out my Aerosmith and Steve Miller Band albums. And lets all say a prayer that Constantine doesn't get it in his head to sing Sweet Child of Mine by Guns n Roses
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Katidyd
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04-07-2004
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 8:35 pm
**DH thinks they're doing the girl/boy thing to choose 2 idols this year. Is this possible? Any other thoughts out there about this? ** I had been thinking that the girls would be out pretty quickly in the final 12. Maybe not even having a girl in the final four.
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Maris
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03-28-2002
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 8:42 pm
I dont think I could stomach him singing axel. I love that song. I am thinking he will sing David Lee Roth, I just a gigolo but I will be singing along, BUT American Idol goes on without you.
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Alisons
Member
01-10-2003
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 8:50 pm
My picks to go are Travis and either Nikko or Mario. I find Mario kind of irritating for some reason.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 8:50 pm
Okay, my picks to leave are Constantine and Travis. Loved Anwar, Nikko, and Bo still ...
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Babyboo
Member
06-16-2003
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 9:11 pm
I agree with Ladytex, those two should go.
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Merrywidow
Member
07-23-2004
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 9:13 pm
I think that Travis will leave for certain & possibly, Nikko. Katydyd: I agree that the final 4 should all be men. It's really a shame that it can't be 7 men & 3 women in the final 10.
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Azriel
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08-01-2000
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 9:19 pm
I can't wait to see Bo sing 'I'll Be'! That is one of my all time favorite songs. There could possibly be an upset this week as people scramble to save Scott. This should be interesting.
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Justalittlebean
Member
08-15-2003
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 9:21 pm
I would love to see Bo sing Mustang Sally!

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Costacat
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07-15-2000
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 9:29 pm
Now, see? I thought Nikko wasn't that great at all. I thought his pitch was too high and he did start out really shaky. (And sorry, but that is just Ray's song and no way should ANYONE sing it! <wink>) I also wasn't totally wowed by Anthony tonight. I really liked Scott tonight, but I suspect he's not long for the show. I never vote any more (although I get suckered in to watching, I guess cause it's this or Fear Factor. ugh!). BTW, I was not a Clay fan (which may be why Anthony gives me the freaks).
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 9:38 pm
And oh yeah... I agree... Bye Travis. He could really dance but he didn't do that song justice at all! He reminded me of friends of mine, from the mid-80's. Who performed in a band (and doing lots of hotel lounge gigs). They did Bobby Brown then, with all the dance moves. And they were better than Travis! Mario's doing a good job though... I think he does have a certain charm. And a great smile!
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Highlighter
Member
09-03-2003
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 9:50 pm
Bluejax, I think the judges *are* trying to influence the audience......but it will be interesting to see if my theory holds after watching the women tomorrow. I think the judges are pushing us to vote for a rocker AI. Actually, most of these men, except for Anthony (whom I did really like tonight), would be in a different catagory than Clay and Ruben, so I think most would be acceptable AI winners to the producers. Very different vibe, most of those guys who have a chance, and I think the judges *are* trying to steer us to agree. That's one reason I was surprised and pleased with Anthony's performance tonight, and the judges even commented that he was like a different singer; he really came out and belted like the others. I stand by my very initial gut feeling that, ultimately, I think they'd really like Bo to win simply for commercial reasons.
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Bluejaxrock
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04-23-2004
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 10:04 pm
the background practically overran him and he was really belting it out ITA...I keep telling DH that you can't hear the performance because the musicians and backup singers are too doggone loud. Maybe that's what Anwar was doing, trying to be heard. And do I understand correctly that Nikko is Ozzie Smith's son? The ballplayer, right? With the Cardinals? If so, wow. (No sarcasm intended.)
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 10:16 pm
i liked mario and nikko a lot tonight. i think simon has already decided that anwar wins this whole thing. he is pretty good, i just don't think he's incredible. travis was definitely the worst, although he can dance! i think anthony's good, too, but i am getting sick of the clay comparisons. he will never be clay!
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Buggles
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09-07-2002
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 10:24 pm
Oooh, that's right.. Nikko is Ozzie Smith's son (I just verified ) Paula has a crush on him for sure 
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 10:33 pm
Maybe I have a bad memory these days (wouldn't be all that surprising! lol) but I thought during the try-outs, it was Constantine who had the better voice and Bo just yelled a lot. Now since they've gotten down to the voting shows, it's totally turned around and Bo is the one with the better voice. Does anyone else remember the try-outs that way or is it just me? 
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 10:33 pm
ozzie went to cal poly in san luis obispo where my son went last year. there is a nice statue of him on the baseball field. nikko certainly hasn't played it up that he's ozzie's son, which i like!
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Tishala
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08-01-2000
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 10:35 pm
I really liked Mario tonight and I never have before. He has a yearning in his voice that's endearing. I agree with Ladyt's assessment. Constantine and Travis were awful. Oh and I still like Scott. He has a beautiful voice, the poor thing. Simon wants him gone so bad.
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Tabbyking
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03-11-2002
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 10:44 pm
i have always liked mario and i think mario, anwar and nikko will go pretty far. anwar is not my favorite, but i know a lot of people really like him a lot. for me, he's just okay. some not-so-great starts on songs and then he brings them home. looking forward to hearing the girls, but if janay doesn't really belt one out and is STILL not sent home...why is this girl still here? oh yeah, more than one vote per phone line!
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Seamonkey
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09-07-2000
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 10:46 pm
I agree with many that, based on tonight's performances, Constantine and Travis should go.. Mario was not too much better. I really like Anwar and have from the beginning. As for Georgia on My Mind.. I always loved Ray's version, and Willie's version (LOL and of course they did it as a duet too) ..
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Egbok
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07-13-2000
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 10:46 pm
I love Anwar's singing. He's my magic man and I look forward to his next choice of song. Bo is another one I really enjoy listening too. I like saying his name "Bo Bice". He's gotta do some ab work, while dropping a few pounds and getting those choppers whitened up. I say just send him over to ABC's Extreme MakeOver and he'll be the total package, lol! And then there's Mario with such a smooth delivery. A totally class act all the way. He'll have a future in the biz, no problemo. Travis...what a cutie and what a hot dancer!! He's gonna survive whatever happens. And Ozzie's boy Nikko....well, I give him kudos because...he's Ozzie's boy and I love baseball. I fondly remember seeing the Cards play my Dodgers and I always loved it when Ozzie did the backflips out on the field!! I was also one who threw packages of bubblegum out to Dusty Baker when he played for the Dodgers...but that's OT. Did I mention that I love baseball?
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Buggles
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09-07-2002
| Monday, March 07, 2005 - 11:39 pm
I thought Bo was better than Constantine in the prelims for sure, and remember feeling surprised to be alone in this. Constantine I felt was put thru because he was a nice guy who left his band. I cant say that I have been blinded by his charisma (?) either Anthony really rocked tonight. How can Simon be so off the mark? Its like Clay deja vu. Instead of a bad Latin impersonation my husband & I thought it resonated as singularly authentic, like he was revealing his true self. I give Simon smidgeon of credit though for the almost gentle way he delivered his 'polar bear' barb I was gratified when Simon said Travis was appalling.. thank God. The words I had used with hubby--> downright embarrassing. I wish Travis & Constantine well 
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