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Webkitty

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 - 06:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It on, they have a "big band" tonight.

Webkitty

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 - 06:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tymra up first singing: Minny the Moocher? Ok, it looks like the theme tonight is the Big Band era,

Hidi hidi ho song....she's dressed like a gangster, has a flower in her hair, pulled back slick, looks good, she did great!

Randy, sounds amazing, Paula, you were made for a big band, always picks the right song for each era, Simon, how did you remain undiscovered for so long? (loved her)

Webkitty

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 - 06:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Justin up next singing: Route 66

Dressed in a tux, but has tie undone, ~cool look~ back to his old self. Snapping fingers, shaking his head, ALOT. Voice great, actually this is his best performance yet, imo.

Randy, Justin is back. Paula, you were cool, Simon, believes he is a great performer, and a nice person.

Justin is pumped! Two GREAT performances so far....

Webkitty

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 - 06:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Nikki up next singing: Hard Hearted Hanna

She's doing ok, but not as WOW as Tymra and Justin
Best yet for her though. Didn't like her outfit.

Randy, loved her shoes but didn't blow him away. Paula, song selection is key, wasn't crazy about the song. Simon, had to pull out the performance of a live time to last another week, you didn't.
Paula counters with it all about the song selection.

Webkitty

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 - 06:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Christina is up next singing The Glory of Love (Beaches, Bette Middler)

Looks like she wearing a gown. I don't like this rendition, she doesn't have the WOW facter, but her voice didn't ~waver~ tonight.

Randy, started out shaky but ended up good, liked the song selection. Paula, great job, Simon, you've grown in last couple of weeks, but is upset because he found out she has a finace! lOL! She said, like you have a shot!! LOL

Webkitty

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 - 06:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
RJ up next singing: I won't Dance

He is dressed all in white, a suit. Weak voice tonight. Good smooth moves, but not his best performance, imo. OMG! I think he forgot the words for a second! (maybe not)

Randy, song was boring, Paula, I've always been a fan of your voice but you didn't "go" for it. Simon, didn't shine tonight but gave him some nice words also.

Webkitty

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 - 06:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Kelly up next singing: Stuff like that there

Her hair is done up like a 40's hairstyle, pearls, polka dot dress, she SMOKING!!!

WOO HOO!!! SHE GAVE ME GOOSEBUMPS!!!!

Randy, one of the most natural great singers in a long time. Paula, you can do it all, movies, everything, you are a star!!!
Simon, said something good, but couldn't make it out......

Now I have to disconnect so I can go vote for KELLY!!!!

Ketchuplover

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 - 07:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Awesome job webkitty :) Tamayra & Kelly really shone tonite. I was not impressed at all with Ms. Christian. I hope Nikki stays :)

KELLY RULES

Jenhavins

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 - 07:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Woo Hoo Kelly...She did a great job.

Jenhavins

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 - 07:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
And thanks Webkitty for your play by play!

Spot

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 - 07:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I was thinking that Tymra was great until I heard (and SAW) Kelly! She is just amazing! Looked like she just stepped out of a 40's movie, and sounded like a long-time professional. I can't say enough good things about that girl.

RJ or Nikki should go this week. Both were, er, bad. Nikki never did find the key, RJ never found his nerve. The only nice thing Simon could say about RJ was that he did a good job continuing after he forgot the words. Oh, dear!

Webkitty

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 - 07:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ok, I'm back, I had to disconnect so I could vote, the phone lines are jammed!! A VERY fast busy for Kelly, she will get the most votes tonight, I'm sure of it!

I started going down the line trying to find one of the lines open, and the first one I found was for Christina, that doesn't bode well for her. The next available line open was for RJ, then Nikki, then Justin then Tymra.

STILL can't get thru for Kelly! She is gonna win this thing, I just know it!

I will stay on here until 11:00 and then log off and try again.

Thanks for all the props everyone, I enjoy doing it and will be sad when its over!

Wcv63

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 - 08:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree that the two to beat in this contest are Kelly and Tamyra and I give Kelly the edge. She oozes personality and her voice is big, bold, pure and amazing!

Webkitty, here is what Simon said about Kelly paraphrased. "I'm so glad we could end this show tonight with your performance. You are what American Idol is all about. You were brilliant."

Webkitty

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 - 08:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Wcv, I was momentarily distracted when my cat jumped up on the chair, I knew it was "something" good! LOL!

I don't think I've ever heard her hit a wrong note. AND, she just keeps getting more confident as each week passes.

Going to disconnect again and try to vote once more.......

Wink

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 - 09:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Spot I agree with your statement about Kelly looking like she'd just stepped out of a forties movie. Whoever is guiding her choices for song, outfit and hairstyle had it nailed. And her mannerisms while she was belting out that song where right on. I bet they had her watch some "Andrews Sisters" tapes. This young woman was absolutely born to be a star. What a thrill to see someone this talented at the beginning of their career.

Muse

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 - 09:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tamyra - Very good. The audience wasn't helping her much, though.

Justin - Woohoo! The old Justin is back. He seemed very relaxed, and did a nice job.

Nikki - She did better than I expected. I have to give her credit for doing something that was obviously not her style of music. The last note was terrible (is it my imagination, or does she often end songs with a bad note?), however. Overall she didn't stand out at all...good or bad.

Christina - Eh. I personally never see a lot of energy in her performances. I was glad that there wasn't a lot of the vibrato (just maybe three or four times, which is a big improvement from a few weeks ago). I tape AI since I'm usually watching The Mole, and I find that I'm often tempted to fast forward though Christina's performances.

R.J. - Oh boy. First of all, the suit? Not good. I was sort of distracted by how it matched his teeth...lol. And the song was so blah. He could've done much better. A different song would've helped, but I even think he could've put more into this one if he really tried.

Kelly - I *really* liked seeing her do something different. I don't know if she was necessarily better than she usually is (I mean, she's always good :)), but it was fun to see her doing a new style. She looked great, too.

I'd rank them like this:
1) Kelly
2) Tamyra/Justin (tie)
3) Nikki
4) Christina
5) R.J.

I'm worried that R.J. might go...which would be unfortunate, since I normally like him a lot better than Nikki and Christina.

Bluie

Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 08:50 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Kelly was absolutely amazing! Kind of gave me
goosebumps !

Justin was definitely back in form, gotta love his stage presence and he just oozes personality when he is performing. Nice song choice also.

Tamayra was amazing also, but not blow-me away amazing like Kelly.

I agree with whoever else said it, Nikki was alot better then I thought she would be with this genre, so she definitely deserves to stay another week.

RJ was just horrible. His style was completely off and his voice was too soft. Ugh!! Just awful.
He really needs to go this week. Followed by Christina next week.

Christina is not good IMO, she warbles too much and her voice is very thin. She seems to have a high opinion of herself that is not very flattering. Actually truth be told she's a big bore . The only performance of hers I half way liked was Summertime.

Thank Buddha Simon is on the show, Paula really needs to start giving out some real constructive criticism. Double thumbs up on Simon's honesty and he's usually spot on with his critiques, except for Christina. He's overestimated her every week.

Brenda1966

Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 01:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Kelly, Kelly, Kelly. Awesome! I called in about 10 votes for her. I think her and Tamyra will be the final 2.

Very interesting to hear Simon doing some damage control for Justins diva behavior a few weeks ago. I think his song was better this week, but have decided I'm tired of watching him wink and flip that hair around.

The weakest 3 are RJ (awful suit), Nikki, and Christina. They just didn't have it last night.

I wonder what sone genre they'll do next week. I wish they'd do country -- that would be good for a few laughs. :)

Seamonkey

Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 01:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I get so tired of Paula and "song choice" and softpedalling.. and can Randy EVER start a comment without saying the person's name three times? What's with that?

Kelly was awesome!! Blew me away. Tamyra was good. Justin did well; I just don't care for him.

Nikki did ok, and I DO care for her :)

RJ needs to go.

Christina did better than usual.

Kelly and Tamyra are the real deal.. with Kelly being the superstar to me.. so nice to hear someone that age NOT sounding like a chipmunk (a la Brittney)

So.. KellyKellyKellygoodsongchoice and the REAL comment.. you were brilliant.

Seamonkey

Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 01:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Country would be excellent for Kelly.. :)

Imbewitched

Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 01:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I was just thinking the same thing Seamonkey. She would blow them out of the water, AGAIN!!
GO KELLY!!!

Webkitty

Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 06:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm putting who goes tonight in here.

Webkitty

Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 06:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Christina is ill and in the hospital, they didn't say what happened.

Webkitty

Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 06:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
They are singing as a group ~american bandstand~
showtune type stuff, high energy.

Webkitty

Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 06:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Admin or mods, could you put something in the title to indicate this?