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Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 6:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
We did a switch over at VFTW and are now voting for Casey. LMAO they planned on voting for Big Mike, then suddenly took down all the banners and changed the thread titles to "vote for Casey"

ETA they usually have a nice cartoon on the front page of the pick but they took down Big Mike's and put up a picture of a goat LOL

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 6:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I think Aaron or Casey should go. Both of them have outstayed their welcome, IMNSHO. Casey has nothing going for him other than he thinks he's cute, and Aaron is just too young by about 5 years.

I'd like F3 to be Mike, Lee, and Crystal, and Mike going out in third. I'd love to see Crystal win this but I fear last season's results (where the meek 'n mild beat out the powerful).

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 9:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
Casey was definitely the weakest tonight, but I'd like Aaron or Mike to go. I feel like Mike had quite an advantage as the arrangement Harry CJr had done for him (Harry said he did all the arrangements I think??) was a lot like the song we knew. For Aaron and Casey their songs felt a bit off for me because I wanted the original arrangement. I didn't know Crystal or Lee's songs and they both sounded good to me.

It was another case of Crystal following what she felt was the best artistic rendition, rather than the showier version the judges seemed to want. I don't think she thinks about what most of the voters would want - not necessarily a bad thing but probably not good for her votes.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 9:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I wasn't happy with the judges using the save on Mike, however, he was good this week. I haven't been much of a fan of Aaron's performances but I thought he was very good this week. Lee was great. Crystal was okay. Casey wasn't very good.

I did love the way that Harry Connick Jr worked so hard and was such an active participant though I didn't appreciate the dig at Shania. Why not take a dig at Jagger who didn't even record a comment much less show up.

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 2:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
Loved Mike and Lee. To me they were the best of the bunch tonight. Both of these guys have just gotten better and better as the weeks have gone by.

Crystal was good as always.

I thought Arron and Casey were very weak and it is time for one of them to go. Taking the season as a whole, I would send Arron home and give Casey another chance.

Unfortunately, they have their fanbase that will vote for them no matter what. I fear for Mike believe it or not, because I am afraid his fan base is not as strong. I hope I am wrong.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 3:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
All in all this season I thought the mentors were very good. I was impressed with Adam Lambert the most I think.

Ginger1218
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08-31-2001

Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 4:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ginger1218 a private message Print Post    
I wish someone would have sang
"that's why the lady is a tramp" my favorite Sinatra song
That being said, I think the final three will be Michael, Crystal and Lee
I think it will come down to Crystal and Lee

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 5:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I love Harry Connick Jr. I'm not the marrying type but I'd do him in a heartbeat!

I just finished watching and I though Aaron and Casey were awful. Aaron doesn't have the pipes or the presence to pull off a song like that. And Casey just looked extremely uncomfortable on stage. He has gotten by on his looks, and sorry, but he ain't all that. Aaron and Casey should be in the bottom two tonight.

I thought Crystal did a good job, but she didn't wow me as she has in past weeks. She did sound more like herself in the last half. I like that this was a personal song for her, but I think she needs to remember that this is a competition and she needs to sing as if it is.

I thought Mike had the most "Sinatra spirit". This was the first time in weeks that I actually listened to him sing. He did a good job.

I thought Lee did a great job. He still seemed to be a bit uncomfortable on stage, though, and I don't recall him smiling till he was done singing, but I actually do think he did the best last night.

I loved how Simon got a monogrammed Sinatra hankie. I actually teared up when the sisters gave him the hankie. What a cool memento!

And did I mention? I love Harry Connick Jr!!!

Keldogg
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08-12-2005

Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 7:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Keldogg a private message Print Post    
I'm getting really, really tired of this show and their constant meddling. I liked Crystal's song, but I get that others might not like her style. But when you give people a list of songs outside their genre, and then you allow someone else to create the arrangement, and you take away their ability to use an instrument, you basically are taking away much of that artist's ability to be very creative with the song. I think Casey suffered from the same problem.

Just let them sing without so much interference!

Carmenv
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04-14-2006

Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 8:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carmenv a private message Print Post    
I don't think that the little jab at Shania was inteded to be mean spirited...I think it was all in good fun.

He is just so funny and cute and charming and....really the whole package. He did a GREAT job with the contestants. Wow. Best mentor ever, IMHO.

Redpen
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07-24-2003

Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 9:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Redpen a private message Print Post    
Crystal's my favorite, but I wonder if she really wants to win. She has the ability to sing that song in a more commercial way, but she chose not to. I just know Kelly could have knocked it out of the park if she was given that song to sing.

Chy
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07-19-2003

Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 10:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chy a private message Print Post    
Just heard Casey, didn't finish the show yet. But really, it's probably his time to go now. He thought Harry was having "fun" with him. I saw Harry trying hard not to diss him!
"What key is it?"
If Harry really have told him f# minor, he will be even more lost.
Incidentally, I don't think it was a good key for him. Who knows? He might have been told but insisted on the key to show his "golden range". I don't have much any idea, but the way Harry said how Casey was all about the Blue sound, gave me the thought. I've came across singers like this a lot. They were told to show off certain range some where along their singing career. They have no clue how color, groove, meaning of the words, situation, story of the songs, .... might not have to be hung on thier Golden Range.

I've not heard Crystal yet. Am a bit worried about her having to interpret Frank.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 10:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
I agree, Carmenv. I don't think Harry's jab at Shania was mean-spirited at all. They probably know each other and he was just taking a little poke at her. I'm sure she has enough class to be amused. I thought it was cute.

Never been much of a Connick fan, but he is totally charming, cute and funny! Think he might have been the best mentor ever! What other mentor has ever done the arrangments for the contestants, as well as back them up on stage. I thought he was awesome!

I thought some of them were at a disadvantage with the big band sound. You have to have a big voice to compete with those horns. I could barely hear Crystal, and she's probably my favorite. Aaron just doesn't have the chops to sing Sinatra. He was a joke.

And oh my! Nancy Sinatra looks terrible! She didn't even look like she wanted to be there. I remember her as somewhat of an icon back in the 60's ("These Boots are Made for Walkin'"). She doesn't look well at all.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 11:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
To me, Harry ranks up there with Barry Manilow as a mentor. Even though Barry didn't perform with them, he did make their arrangements and gave them some great advice. He was also very kind to them. No one sings a love song like Barry.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 11:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
You're probably right that his comment about Shania wasn't deliberately mean spirited. It just seemed a bit out of place considering that Shania did show up and spent time with the contestants (unlike some other people).

Harry was a great mentor and went above and beyond. In fact, all of the mentors this season have been exceptionally good.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 2:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
I think it was just a little good-natured ribbing aimed at Shania, much as Ellen kept riding his case all night. It was funny, especially when he finally told her to "Stop it! NOW!" Made me giggle.