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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 7:00 pm
Costa, I don't think it needs silverlight to run, just java. Did you try? If it runs on the POS old puter I'm thinking it should for you. My take on Casey is he is one of those singers who just doesn't do well in musical styles that isn't his own. I could say the same for Crystal and I think she is one of the best. Bottom line, I have said for weeks that Aaron really should have been out. I felt he should have left before Urban. I feel he has NO stage presence, likely based on his age and lack of any performing experience. It's one of the reasons I strongly feel they need to up the minimum age. So many of the kids have raw talent, but have never learned to really use it yet.
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 7:04 pm
One more comment on Casey. All season long I've noticed that he has sounded a gazillion times better in the rehearsal footage than during the live show. I keep hoping he will get comfortable on that big stage/tv/whatever is freezing him, but so far it hasn't happened so not looking promising that it will. Pity. Much as I've liked him, right now I do think he should go next, based on talent. I do try to be honest and not support someone when others are honestly doing much better.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 7:07 pm
Aaron seems like a nice kid, who was probably aware that he was out of his league. Not like he was going to leave voluntarily--who would? lol Best of luck to him. ETA I think Casey did fine tonight on the group sing, but not used to that style. He's not a "Wow big notes" singer but he can carry a tune.
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Lazylu
Member
04-09-2010
| Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 7:07 pm
Casey doesn't have much stage presence, but if you remember neither did Carrie Underwood and look at her now. There is always hope.
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Chy
Member
07-19-2003
| Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 7:31 pm
Lurk, try to watch it when it comes for your time zone. Casey was the worst singer last night imo, but he got it great tonight! Maybe vftw saved his(Casey) behind this time. However it happened, I'm glad it wasn't Mike. He did his personal best last night. Even if he's not my cup of tea, I would hate for him to feel sooo disliked. Harry was so funny! I'm glad he told the judges (in the package) how the word "pitchy" isn't a real word. Tell them they're singing out of tune or there's questionable pitches in their singing..... (My recollection, can't remember HC's exact wording.) It was also interesting when he told Big Mike to never talk about his baby again -- I assume "not on the stage"??? Makes you wonder if Harry is keeping up with the web posts??? Probably his wife is. I envy whoever that will get to hear him live on Broadway in the near future! I so wish I could be on the stage with him! Don't miss Harry's package in tonight's AI. He is so precious live. Most of the time these kids seemed to be tongue-tied around him. Hilarious! They didn't know what hit them, but they will remember him forever, too. Crystal was given some nice lines in HC's song. She got to show off what some missed from her performance last night. Lee must have gotten something good from Harry himself! Words of encouragement or wisdom. I'm totally guessing here. But I hope whatever shot of confidence HC gave him, will help him though the duration of this show/competition!!!
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 9:04 pm
Harry Connick Disses the contestants I had to watch back Harry's comments--he is funny but sort of mean, lol!
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 9:57 pm
Big Mike and Little Aaron standing next to each other...how funny did that look? I didn't think HC dissed the contestants. He and Ellen are friends from the same city, she didn't seem to take offense.
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Landileigh
Member
07-29-2002
| Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 10:33 pm
harry didn't diss the contestants at all! and i can't tell you how many people think i'm getting a phone call or a page when i'm dealing with my insulin pump too! i'd love to get a drink with the guy, he seems like a LOT of fun!
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 5:08 am
I thought Connick was charming, was glad Casey stayed. In my personal taste he is hot and I would go to a bar and hear him sing...different strokes for different folks!
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 5:50 am
Exactly, Roxip. I think all of the remaining contestants are appealing in different ways.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 6:44 am
Oh, and if the Lady Gaga piece cost $250,000 (as they reported on my radio show), then they didn't get their money's worth IMO!
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 7:12 am
I agree, Roxip. I normally love Lady Gaga. Not so much last night. It was "interesting," but the song was not at all memorable. I thought HC was totally charming and hilarious. I know he was just playing with the contestants, and they seemed to love him. He really is quick with a quip. DH and I both LOL'd when he said the judges were all great, "with the exception of Ellen" and then told her to stop looking at him! Too funny!!! I agree also that Casey sounded much better in the elimination show (do they lipsync that group number?) than he did the night before. It was time for Aaron to go. But once again, DS put his snuggy over his head and sobbed, "I hate this show!" (where's the eyeroll icon???)
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 7:22 am
Better get your vote on this coming week if you like Big Mike, cause I think he'll be in trouble. (BTW VFTW split the votes between Mike and Casey cause it was a last-minute switch. I have no idea how much influence they have at this point, but get out the vote if you like Mike!)
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Marameko
Member
07-15-2002
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 8:38 am
What is the name of the song and who is the artist for the song that played each week during the video tribute to the person who is being booted ? I love that song.
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Jgalt
Member
02-17-2009
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 8:44 am
I think Mike is a little above average singer, not at all standing out at this point. He was voted off once, and I'm sorry they used the save on him. He's just OK, but I'm afraid he'll go to the final 2 or three now. Hard to believe this is the cream of the crop of American singers, isn't it? I do love Crystal and hope she wins. I guess I'm just loving the whole Janis Joplin, 60's look thing going on.
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Marameko
Member
07-15-2002
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 9:06 am
I answered my own question......the "exit" song is "Leave Right Now" by Will Young.
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Texasdeb
Member
05-23-2003
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 11:07 am
America got it right - top 3 that is: Lee,Casey,Christal. They didn't say what order they were in did they? (They usually don't share that with us). I was ready for Mike to go wks b/4 the judges saved him so my fingers are crossed that he'll go next.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 1:15 pm
I disagree. I think Casey should have been in the bottom. He made ME uncomfortable, watching how uncomfortable he was onstage. Without his guitar, he's got nothing.
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 1:22 pm
At least Mike is more of a showman than Casey and seems more comfortable on stage.....although I don't think he'll be around much longer either. My wish is that Casey goes next, then followed by Mike, leaving it between Lee and Crystal at the end. I would be happy with either a Lee or Crystal win.....
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 2:15 pm
Was that Mark (from SYTYCD) in Lady Gaga's number that danced (salsa or tango) with her at one point in the performance? It certainly looked like a beefed up version of Mark to me.
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Marameko
Member
07-15-2002
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 2:37 pm
I just knew Casey was going last night. Now I understand why I was able to vote so much for Mike by simply hitting redial.
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 2:53 pm
I am thinking Lee, Crystal and Mike at the end. Lee to win if he can keep his aim high and keep going. Love Crystal but she's too much the same as is Mike. Lee seems a little more "flexible"...but there is NO Adam Lambert out there this year. Like him or not, he was a power to be reckoned with!
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 6:11 pm
What's up with the idol hopefuls lip-syncing their group performances?
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 6:13 pm
Without his guitar, he's got nothing. What is Bruce Springsteen without his guitar? Or Billy Joel without his piano?
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 6:49 pm
But both of them have charisma, can work a stage, and look comfortable doing so. Since this is supposed to be a singing contest, and he can't perform without hiding behind a guitar, I think he's got nothing. He certainly lacks charisma, to me.
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