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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 7:17 am
Latest from DialIdol is: 1-6 (B3) Blake Lewis - 1-8 (B3) Melinda Doolittle - 1-8 (B3) Phil Stacey - 1-8 (B3) Haley Scarnato - 1-8 (B3) Sanjaya Malakar - 1-8 (B3) Chris Richardson - 2-8 (B3) Jordin Sparks - 2-8 (B3) Lakisha Jones Seriously, if LaKisha goes before Sanjaya, that bloodcurdling shriek you'll hear will be me. Of course, if she DOES go, I think you can pretty much bet that Sanjaya will go the next week. There will be far too many people who will suddenly get off their duffs and vote for the better singers. At least the latest results show him dropping down to the middle. Not near the top like last week. Maybe the novelty is finally wearing off? Or maybe parents are now starting to remove cell phone batteries for the two hours after the show airs? 
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 7:23 am
Sanjaya still being there will finally get me to vote. For everyone but him. The only thing I think of when I see him is "joke". The very first note out of his mouth last night was off key. At least the whole song wasn't, but he's still a joke to me.
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Rvon
Member
12-11-2003
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 7:23 am
Maris, there was a big article about Blake in yesterday's Seattle Times and it said he has always had an obsession for "old man's golf pants", so much so that he would buy material and have them made. On that note, he reminds me of my oldest son who loves to shop at the local Goodwill Store. I am sure he has a few pairs of pants Blake would love to own. 
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Lakecat
Member
10-01-2006
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 7:26 am
Well Lakisha is boring sanjaya isnt.Thats part of what makes an American Idol.I admire him for persevering thru all the ridicule and at such a young age.I would have been a wreck if I were him. Jordin is my favorite all tho her performance last night was lack luster.She better go on to the next round.
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Rvon
Member
12-11-2003
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 7:33 am
Twinkie and Costa, Sanjaya is the only reason I voted last night. I voted soley for Blake because I did not want to see him go before Sanjaya. If Blake does not win, so be it, but I rather see him lose against someone who beat him solely on talant. Not because of a big mistake that AI made in their selection process. I really think AI is in trouble this year. While they still hold the top spot in prime time, their ratings are not as good as year's past. Perhaps they will re-visit the way the voting process is done. Something has to be done. This season is a joke and AI looks like the fool.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 7:38 am
I'm watching the show right now... I have to disagree with you folks who didn't like Melinda's performance. "Sway" is one of my favorite songs. It's on the soundtrack of "Shall We Dance" and is the theme song by The Pussycat Dolls; I think it was originally recorded by Dean Martin. Michael Buble also recorded it recently. It's a helluva sexy song, and Melinda did a good job singing it.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 7:40 am
And, just to be a brat, here are the lyrics. Tell me this isn't a sexy song! Artist: Pussycat Dolls Lyrics Song: Sway Lyrics When marimba rhythms start to play Dance with me, make me sway Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore Hold me close, sway me more Like a flower bending in the breeze Bend with me, sway with ease When we dance you have a way with me Stay with me, sway with me Other dancers may be on the floor Dear, but my eyes will see only you Only you have that magic technique When we sway I go weak I can hear the sounds of violins Long before it begins Make me thrill as only you know how Sway me smooth, sway me now Sway me, take me Thrill me, hold me Bend me, ease me You have a way with me Sway (sway) Other dancers may be on the floor Dear, but my eyes will see only you Only you have that magic technique When we sway I go weak I go weak I can hear the sounds of violins Long before it begins Make me thrill as only you know how Sway me smooth, sway me now Make me thrill as only you know how Sway me smooth, sway me now Make me thrill as only you know how Sway me smooth, sway me now Sway me Sway me Sway me now
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Justfun
Member
11-08-2005
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 7:40 am
Does anyone watch ANTM? Sanjaya's facial hair reminded me of the photo shoot where the models had to pose as men and they all had "facial hair". It just looked weird and fake to me - not saying it was fake, it just looked that way to me! 
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 8:06 am
Well we may all disagree on Sanjaya's singing talent, but I don't think anyone would say that that kid doesn't have some beautiful locks...So I would bet that the facial hair was all his...
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 8:16 am
I'm laughing my butt off here... My little girl cat, Kassie, will occasionally walk into the living room and stop to watch TV. So I'm still watching last night's episode. Kassie was hanging around on my (new!) bathroom counter, and just came into the living room while LaKisha was singing "Conga". She looked at the TV, did a double-take, and stopped to watch! I'm gonna have to pay attention to see who else she pays attention to! Too funny!
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 8:22 am
Wasn't dial idol wrong last week in their order? I dont put too much credence on them. They had Lakisha in the bottom two last week.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 8:36 am
Chris totally ruined "Smooth" for me. The key he sang in was way too high, and I hate his voice. I do not know what Paula sees in him (maybe he's sexier in person?). The only thing good I can say about his performance was I loved the bongos (and especially when the music drowned him out). I think Haley is a pretty girl, but I'm now over her "shtick" with the short shorts. She's pulling the gimmicky crap like Sanjaya with his hair. She's not a strong enough singer to tackle singing that song, and part of the problem was I think she was running out of breath with all the moving about she did. My score so far: Two singers good (Melinda, LaKisha). Two *entertainers* OK (Chris, Haley). Note emphasis on the word "entertainer".
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 8:44 am
P.S. Just as an FYI... The Santana/Rob Thomas song, "Smooth"? The word in it that Chris had a problem pronouncing is "Munequita" (pronounced "moon-yay-keeta" and I think he was still saying "moon-yah-keeta").
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 9:15 am
Y'know, I think all of the contestants blew it last night (although I think my favs were Melinda, Blake, Jordin, and LaKisha, in that order). Latin music brings to mind hot 'n steamy nights. Down 'n dirty dancing. Lovers necking in a dark corner of an alley. Torrid and passionate love and love songs. Hot and sexy and romantic and emotional. And I didn't get much passion outta anyone in last night's performances. They may have been more exciting in person, but that sure didn't translate to the TV. Some of them sang some really sexy songs (Sway, Smooth) and just flat out dancing fun songs (the Gloria Estefan songs). I didn't see much of emotion outta most of 'em. Most of the performances fell kinda flat, even though I thought the vocals were good (Melinda and Blake).
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Yoda
Member
08-11-2005
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 9:20 am
Does anyone know what next weeks theme is?
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 9:54 am
I think it is Country Music. Which will probably be awful because none of the judges like Country Music. I don't know why they do it.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 9:57 am
I don't think Melinda or Lakisha are boring at all. I'd buy their cd's in a hot minute. Sanjaya, on the other hand, made me go wash dishes.
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Yoda
Member
08-11-2005
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 10:13 am
Thanks Jimmer...can't see too many of these idols doing country but we'll see.
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Hobbs
Member
08-05-2002
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 10:14 am
A contestant from Season 1 (I think Kelly) said you have to get better each week. Always bring something new. The only contestant I see getting better each week is Sanjaya. That doesn't say a lot, but it seems to be the case. I'm agreeing with you a little too much, Maris. (LOL) I think you're right about TPTB setting Sanjaya up to look good so they can say, "he deserved it" instead of, "we screwed up."
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Alisons
Member
01-10-2003
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 10:22 am
I thought Blake was the best last night by far. I am really over the whole Melinda thing - I thought that she made "Sway" sound like something that could have been the opening theme to a James Bond movie - OLD. Plus I tired of the wide-eyed innocent look (what? me good?) and the no neck thing creeps me out. WHO put Lakisha in that dress? I was so distracted by horror watching the fat spilling over the top of the dress in the back and wiggling to the music. I still love Lakisha but OH MY. Phil was so boring, I didn't even pay attention long enough to hear his voice crack. When the judges brought that up, I thought what? when? Chris Richardson also does nothing for me whatsoever. Plus the key was still too low for him, you couldn't even hear what he was saying on the lower notes. I hate the riffs he does. Next! Oddly enough, I enjoyed Sanjaya last night. Liked the look and I liked the fact that he sang in Spanish. Still not the best vocalist, but he is entertaining, I will give him that. I totally saw Mickey Dolenz - I was a huge Monkees fan back in the day!
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 10:27 am
Alisons funny you should say that because both my son and I thought it sounded like a bond song.
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Alisons
Member
01-10-2003
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 10:35 am
Maris, there was just something about the style that was very reminiscent of Goldfinger.
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 10:43 am
My cousin and I also thought it sounded like a Bond song. We also thought she sounded like Eartha Kitt.
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Yoda
Member
08-11-2005
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 11:28 am
Now I have Goldfinger going through my head LOL
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 11:43 am
How about "Diamonds are Forever"?
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