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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 11:06 am
LOL Mocha. They are a problem aren't they? 
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 11:22 am
I loved Blake the first show and he hasnt strutted his stuff to me since then. His voice was so pure and perfect I thought. Now he is just in the pack for me. As far as Taylor and the grey hair I think Simon was more anti the Taylor image because I think Simon looks for not just the talent but the whole package and Taylor is not the whole package. he may have gotten a lot of votes, but the folks who voted for him are not the ones spending the money on downloads or cd's. Taylor will not last, I see him putting out christmas albums for a while, developing a niche fan base but never will he be a big star like say a Carrie Underwood
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 11:22 am
LOL! i thought it was 'whale' too, but he meant 'wail'.
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 11:25 am
Simon said "wail" -- "when you hear a wail in Beverly Hills" -- which means a loud cry. But I think everyone thought he meant "whale."
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Wink
Member
10-06-2000
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 11:26 am
Okay Blake is off my list. He reminded me of Mike Boogie tonite. Just can't take it. Jordin is my absolute favourite. She is adorable. I wasn't particularly taken with Lakishas God Bless The Child tonite. I wish she had followed Ross's suggestion to just stand at the mike. Usually that song draws me in but I just didn't feel it from her tonite. Melinda is outstanding but I still can't get past the "old" vibe. I thought Gina did well and hope she can hang on. Steph was okay but I hated her song. I thought Haley did a decent job too even if she did forget some words. I don't think any of the guys came up to the level of the ladies tonite. They all sucked.
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Sugar
Member
08-15-2000
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 11:34 am
WInk, I thought exactly the same thing, <100> and I have never been a Blake fan, I don't think he has a voice, let alone the voice. Still a Melinda girl, also enjoy Jordin and LaKisha. As far as I'm concerned, we could just see these 3 perform for the next few weeks and then choose a winner. I like Stephanie's voice, but have never cared for her songs.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 11:49 am
Wink, I know what you mean about Lakisha's song tonight. I love her and her voice, but something was missing last night. That song has such meaning, such soul, such heart if sung correctly, but last night while technically correct, and controlled, I think it was too controlled. If you listen to Billie sing it and then Lakisha, maybe you can understand what I mean, I know I'm not explaining it very well.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 11:51 am
I got that Simon meant wail. I agree on the Mike Boogie look re Blake, I am turning off him week by week, liking Jordin more and I like Haly, I dont know why but I do. Lakisha is still my fave. I want the bank teller to win, not the back-up singer. Melinda is going to get her albums and her hits, no problem but I would like Lakisha crowned "American Idol"
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 12:02 pm
I don't think Taylor ever envisioned winning AI, much less having the kind of mega-star career. Taylor is a "niche" singer -- appreciated by a certain aspect of the market (kind of like John Mayer IMO -- whom I had never heard of until he started getting press by dating Jessica Simpson -- and yes, I know, I know -- he has had a huge following in other circles for years). Taylor's inability to compromise on what he does best is why I like him. Do you measure success in life by financial gain? Then Taylor will probably never be a huge success by that standard. However, if you measure success by doing what you love and getting an opportunity to continue doing it in front of millions of people every week for a season of American Idol, and then keeping the fans that you have made who appreciate what you do -- Taylor would probably be a HUGE success by that standard. I don't care for Blake...always thought he looked like Mike Boogie. Chris R's eyes always look too small to me -- kind of like a stoner. I'm not SAYING he's a stoner, just that he has little squinty eyes and he doesn't attract me at all. I like Phil but just don't feel drawn to vote for him. I want to vote for Brandon but feel he is doomed. Last night I couldn't even remember which of the guys had and hadn't sung...I knew I was missing one and later realized it was Sanjaya. They just aren't that impressive. American Idol's standard is that the artist does not have to have a CURRENT record deal. Not that they don't have professional experience. The majority of AI's performers have had experience as a backup singer (Kelly Clarkson was doing vocal tracks for songwriters in LA before she auditioned for American Idol, Bo, Taylor, etc. had all sung in front of bands, Ruben was part of a vocal group), Fantasia had toured with her family at some point in the past...there are very few truly "virgin" performers who make it into the top 12. And those usually don't make it too far. They just don't have the sophistication and stamina required for the "grind" of performing weekly in front of millions of people, learning a minimum of two new songs (one of which involves choreography) and the media blitz that is America Idol. Just my opinion.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 12:05 pm
I dont measure success by financial gain but someone like Simon Cowell and the producers want a money maker.
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Texasdeb
Member
05-23-2003
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 12:06 pm
IMO some of the younger guys will stay around way past their time because of the teen ager vote. That being said - Jordin should win the whole thing - she is young (17) & the way she sings probably appeals to the younger crowd more than say Melinda or Lakisha. She also seems to be quite liked for her actual talent by us older folks. I know she is my over all fav.
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Nancypj
Member
08-17-2001
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 12:15 pm
LOL on the Mike Boogie comparison. I actually came "here" today to say the same thing. I thought it back in the audition phase and keep thinking I will get past it, but it's not happening. I have really liked Melinda from the start, and Lakisha. Jordin is gaining my support too, the more I hear from her. As for the guys, Chris S. (hair guy) has been my favorite. And I am with those feeling sorry for Sanjaya the longer he stays. It's so hard to watch his expression go from a smile when he finishes his songs to a grimace as the judges rate him. He needs to be put out of his misery.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 12:22 pm
I got that Simon said "wail" and not "whale." I also think LaKisha "wailed" on that song. She had a lot of control, and I don't think it was overcontrolled at all. Remember, she's got, what? To sing two minutes of a song that's really four minutes long? (Or whatever, but it ain't the whole song.) I had liked Stephanie a lot in the beginning but I'm less and less impressed with her. I dunno if it's song choice or what, but she's almost forgettable to me. And thanks y'all. I didn't see the resemblance to that Mike person until you mentioned it. Dang it, now I'll not be able to watch Blake at all!!! <pout> One minor correction... Taylor may have had "millions"* vote for him, especially when it was down to F2, but there are not millions buying his records. His records sales have been considerably less than one million (600,000 comes to mind for some reason). So yeah, maybe he's happy not going gold or platinum, or topping the charts. But he was the winner of American Idol, and I'm thinking he's not really an "idol." *Millions means total number of votes, not necessarily that millions of people voted. For all we know it was one million people voting 35 times. How many of you vote more than once for one singer?
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Wink
Member
10-06-2000
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 1:05 pm
Ladytex I know exactly what you mean. Billie has no peer when it comes to that song. Lakisha is an amazing talent and I honestly wish she hadn't "held back" on that song last nite. I noticed lots of people commenting on the Blake/Boogie vibe but am I the only one that gets the "old" vibe from Melinda? I am not disparaging her voice in any way because she is truly gifted. Maybe it's the way they're dressing her or her hair but when I watch her I just feel like I am looking at a much older woman. When Simon mentioned a "young" Gladys Knight he was right on except I look at her and I see someone as "old" as Gladys. Am I just hallucinating this or does anyone else get this feeling from her? Texasdeb totally agree about Jordin with Lakisha in a strong 2nd.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 1:18 pm
Wink, I was thinking that about Melinda last night too. I really think it was the way she was dressed.
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 1:22 pm
Ladytex, I was watching last night w/ my cousin and her daughter, and I was saying the same exact thing. I was telling them that they should hear Billy Holiday sing that song. No one else comes close. Wink, regarding Melinda, we were talking about her and how she looks older. We kinda came up w/ that she looks like a tall dwarf or leprechaun. If that makes any sense.
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Biginjapan
Member
07-23-2005
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 1:25 pm
My favorites last night were Jordin and Sanjaya. And that is who i split my votes for. I wish they would quite pushing melinda and Lekisha so much. Well they did push tamyra and justin and the people put through kelly so maybe we can put through jordin.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 1:28 pm
not trying to challenge you, Big..what about Sanjaya do you like?
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Biginjapan
Member
07-23-2005
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 1:35 pm
I like the soft tone of his voice. Too many of them just yell.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 1:45 pm
So cute
He's like a spring breeze. Or a mountain stream.
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Kaylasmom
Member
07-27-2005
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 2:01 pm
I didn't say I was "bothered by humble people". I'm "bothered" in the sense that last night especially, it seemed very put on.
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Zadeira
Member
10-03-2006
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 2:04 pm
Simon meant wail, not whale. It confused me at first too. "If you hear a whale on the west coast, it's Diana Ross." LOL! I'm sure she appreciated that! Although I must give a resounding Huzzah! to Simon for his comment to Chris R. Finally! One of the judges recognized and spoke the truth about him instead of fawning all over him!
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Kaylasmom
Member
07-27-2005
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 2:08 pm
What did Simon say to Chris R.? I walked out of the room during his song and didn't tune back in for their comments.
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Biginjapan
Member
07-23-2005
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 2:08 pm
Chris R is entertaining though.
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Smokey
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 2:15 pm
I got that Simon said "wail" and not "whale." I was definitely thinking "Humpback" and had no clue what he was talking about.
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