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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 5:17 am
Seamonkey, I totally agree with you Crystal reminds me so much of Janis Joplin
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 8:10 am
I agree with Kitt - I think Katie. Paige and Katelynn were the weakest performances last night (for some reason I've always thought "SMILE" was a very sad song but the fact is that Paige sang it poorly and was off-key for a great deal of the song). I thought Crystal was the best I've seen her and the same with Didi. I thought Lily was the weakest that I've seen her. Lacey was the strongest I've seen her but not sure she can get enough voters since I suspect she's probably been in the lower range of voters since the start. I've just not ever been a Katie fan and last night's performance didn't help. I thought she sang the song too slowly, was a little off key and I am never happy with her makeup - I've always thought her eyeshadow was too dark and made her eyes look squinty. I have no clue who will be leaving...based on last night's performances I would say Paige and Katelynn are in danger but you never know which way the votes are going to go, and if you are voting on past performances also then to me there is no clear person left to vote out...I will say that I thought last night's show was the best live show this season and except for a few standouts it is really hard to determine who should be going.
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Carmenv
Member
04-14-2006
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 8:44 am
I loved Crystal last night...and Siobhan. Not sure what Simon's problem was with her. I thought she was fabulous! Does anyone recognize the bird necklace Katelyn Epperly was wearing? I loved it, and have been searching for it online all morning. Can't find it, but would love to have it if anyone happens to know where it came from!
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 9:04 am
Lacey, Didi, Siobhan and Crystal were my favorites tonight. Carmenv, my sister loves that dove necklace. I do too! My older sister has one, she got it at Target. They have a similar one at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Olive-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-Necklace/dp/B0029KO0JQ
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Carmenv
Member
04-14-2006
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 9:56 am
Thanks Escapee! I appreciate the tip. Although I do like the necklace at Amazon, it is one of the cutout versions. I think the one Katelyn was wearing was solid...filled with something white??? I am hoping to find that one...it is fabulous. I also loved Didi...I was terrified when I heard she was singing Rhiannon, but she did a good job with it. I was happy for her! Especially after last week... It will be interesting to see who gets cut, but I'm guessing Paige and maybe the younger gal that sang Kelly Clarkson...her name escapes me at the moment...
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Aurora
Member
11-24-2006
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 10:10 am
That necklace may have been hand crafted. I found a silver cast one at Etsy that is on a brown cord. Smaller, but the same idea. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36780280&ref=cat1_gallery_19

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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 10:37 am
I think the either Katie or girl who sang Smile is out. She was awful too.
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Texasdeb
Member
05-23-2003
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 11:34 am
2 girls will be out on Thurs. Chrystal, Siobhan, Lacey, & Lilly are the 4 for sure that I want to make it to final 12. Didi had an excellant night but, something about her - I just don't care at all for her. the other 3: katie, katelyn, paige - any 2 of them can go home and i'll be ok with it.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 12:13 pm
I'll go on record now saying that I don't think Crystal will win AI this year. I think she will make it far, but just won't be the winner. However, I believe that she will be a huge winner in her post-AI singing career. Why do I say this? AI voters tend to take the 'cookie cutter' approach in chosing the winner. They don't seem to like 'unique'. Crystal does not fit into the cookie cutter 'formula' of past winners. She's more of a unique and edgy type of singer (e.g. Adam Lambert, Daughtery). So, I hate to say that I just don't think she will win the AI battle. But, I do believe that she will be a huge star without it.
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 12:18 pm
Last night I honestly didn't hear any songs I would be willing to pay to download. I did download/pay for 10 songs from the previous two weeks. The only reason I did this was that I guess the recordings are only available from iTunes during the current season? I would dearly love to have Adam Lambert's "Mad World" and "Ring of Fire," but the only way I can watch them is on Youtube. He doesn't appear to have either track available on a cd yet or as a digital download. If someone knows a way to get his songs, please let me know.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 12:27 pm
Koolie, I suspect you might be right, but every once in a while there is a contestant that surprises us...for instance Fantasia. Of course the fact is that she was up a rather vanilla (although cute) singer in Diana. And another interesting win to me was Taylor Hicks (my favorite all-time AI contestant although his career has been less than spectacular post-Idol). I think that most would have thought McPhee would win. I really think it all comes down to who is in the final 3-4 contestants.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 12:37 pm
Early on, I think there was more variety. But, now, it appears the winner is a 'middle of the road' type of singer with a good back story. Taylor Hicks was perfect for this type of contest. However, it just didn't translate into a career. Katherine McPhee hasn't done that well either. Interesting note, I catch the Idol Rewind sometimes on the weekend. They are rerunning the Daughtery, McPhee, Hicks, Yamin, Pickler season. For the most part, I think their singing was alot stronger than what we hear now. Even Kelly Pickler, who I remember at the time being hard to listen to, sounds better than some of the women contestants now. It's just an interesting contrast for me.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 12:44 pm
I don't know if it is my age or what, but I'm just not a fan of the direction that popular music has been going in the last couple of years...it seems that the whinier, weaker voices have taken over and the women who can SING are not as prevalent. I'm much more of a Kelly Clarkson fan than other types, but she has gravitated so much to rock that I don't hear her as much. Give me Whitney back in the day, Aretha, Gladys Knight...those women could belt out a song and even when they sang ballads they had restrained power in their voices. Some of the current "stars" today sound like they are singing in their baby voices.
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Northstar
Member
09-29-2008
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 1:11 pm
They just don't make em like they use to.... Maybe it just takes time for the contestants to shake the nerves and find their groove, but I'm not finding many BIG voices this year. I was listening to a bit of Melinda Little the other night and thought geez, she'd wipe the floor and then some if she was participating this year. I too think that Crystal will fall short of the title but will find success post-show. At least more success than singing on subway platforms. She's fun.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 1:37 pm
It also depends on the emphasis that we place on so called "big voices" and "wow moments". There are successful singers who fall into that category (e.g. Celine and Whitney) but this can also be a bit cliched as well if it is not well done. There are also a huge number of successful performers who don't rely on wow moments. However, on a show like AI, big singing and wow moments often lead to success. The one big note thing.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 6:57 pm
Kooklie I agree with you, crystal doesnt have a chance in hell of winning. If it actually looks like she might win, you are going to see AI throwing her a bunch of songs to perform that she can't pull off. It will come down to song choice. They are not going to forget Taylor Hicks. Popular, great voice, no marketability.
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 11:21 am
...then let's hope Crystal at least comes in 2nd so she can get the kind of recording deal that will showcase her gift the best way possible. Adam isn't doing so badly in "2nd" place. I love that Crystal hasn't succumbed to all the eye make up the others are wearing. She is so natural looking. Next thing you know they'll want to fill in the gaps between her teeth on the sides....I love her natural look and natural singing ability.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 2:23 pm
I'm sorry, but I'm hoping that she gets some help with her teeth. I think she is naturally beautiful but her teeth need some work...I don't know if those are gaps or missing teeth but I notice that she smiles a lot with her mouth shut and usually is shot on her left side...I suspect she is self-conscious about them. But I agree that I like her natural look. Her makeup is soft and suits her.
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Terolyn
Member
05-06-2004
| Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 2:37 pm
America is the land of outer appearance. If you want to succeed you must have perfect teeth.
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 2:40 pm
Remember Elliot Yamin? 3rd place in season 5 - had offer to redo his mouth right after the season finished. I am sure the pearly white offers are out there for Crystal. :-)
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 2:59 pm
Bad teeth is also a health issue--if she can get them taken care of both cosmetically and hygenically, it may make her healthier. Not saying OVER-worked dental work, just moderate. I don't wanna see any blinding-white teeth on that girl lol.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 3:00 pm
I want veneers.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 3:03 pm
I have to get them for my front teeth, they are really falling apart Should set me back about $2000. 
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 3:05 pm
Don't get me wrong...I'm not judging her talent by her teeth. I have very poor teeth (the result of a high fever while I was an infant) and have spent my entire life fighting major dental issues. If I only had half the money that my parents invested in my mouth...so perhaps I notice other people's teeth too much. Don't mean to offend! (By the way, I think people who have unnaturally white teeth look pretty weird too.)
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 3:10 pm
Are any portions of them covered by insurance NYHeat?
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 3:17 pm
I have low-cost insurance, I still think it'll see me back about $500 a tooth. (Front four) The front teeth started falling apart fast in the last six months. There was no sign of tooth decay in my early 30s--but when they decided to go, they went downhill fast. Bad teeth are unfortunately distracting. I stare at the gape in Crystal's mouth whenever she sings lol. She is working the hippie girl thing so I guess the look works for her bettter than anyone else.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 7:55 pm
I think she has a great voice but Simon was right way back, she is a great singer you would see in a subway station. She has no marketability, she unfortunately is decades too late. The sixties are over
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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Friday, March 12, 2010 - 11:59 am
I agree with you Maris, and hope that now she's in the final twelve when they get all that extra professional music coaching, she'll try something different in her song choices. I love Siobhan because she's got what Crystal lacks: an ability to experiment, to try anything and do it well. I like her voice, her originality and her personality.
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