Archive through May 07, 2003
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Tonight's show 5/6/03:
Archive through May 07, 2003
Egbok | Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 09:21 pm     It's now 25 minutes since the show ended on the Left Coast and I still haven't been able to get a vote through...busy signal only. |
Sadiesmom | Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 09:21 pm     First review is out American Idol 2, May 6: Pulling Out All the Stops! by David Bloomberg -- 05/07/2003 The final four know they need to bring it tonight or they may not have another chance. Clay has some fun with one song while Josh countrifies a couple of BeeGee hits. Who will stay and who will go? |
Tabbyking | Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 09:29 pm     egbok, hi! i got in 2 and my daughter got in 1 and that was 30 minutes of hitting re-dial. good for clay, but frustrating not to get through. |
Rabbit | Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 09:36 pm     Kim, you should have picked the songs they wrote for Barbra. Normally an off night can be a good thing cause your fans know you need their help, but after last weeks wakeup call I don't thing it will help. No contestants fans will be complacent this week. (Clay fans, when Kim is gone I can be bribed. I am fond of carrot-tinis and foot rubs.) Complaint. The judges gushed over both songs by Rueben. His second was great his first was poor, (partly due to the terrible backup track). They did not deserve equal praise. Josh had his best night, but so had Treynce the week she was booted. |
Snee | Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 09:38 pm     wow, llkoolaid! you rankings and mine match exactly! |
Merrywidow | Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 09:39 pm     I'm in Montana & it took me 1hr.50min. to get thro for Clay. Then it was 2 votes, 6 busy signals, 1 vote, 6 busy, etc. All I managed were 15 votes in 10 minutes! I don't vote for anyone except Clay so haven't a clue about the others. |
Snee | Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 09:43 pm     while i definitely think ruben's second song was superior to his first, i don't think the first one was poor. it was good, but not ruben-good. i think those background vocals/arrangement did him in. the background/arrangement sure didn't work for kim on either song. and she sounded so tight tonight (for her). josh was soooo much better tonight than he has been. man. i cringed when they announced he was going to sing the song clay had nailed, but he did a very nice job with it. good for him. and clay really did nail it. but that second song...well, i don't agree with simon's vehemence, i didn't like it. |
Crossfire | Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 10:21 pm     Clay kicked but on the first tune, I don't really remember much about the second except his robotic movements. He is always good, but he has set a very high bar for himself with his always excellent performances. He is my second overall pick. Ruben did OK, better on the second, I don't think he really shines on the uptempo material, his vibrato is when his smooth voice control comes out. Overall, he is still my favorite, and I would not want to lose him because of one nights material. When given the the chance to cut a record, he would make sure to pick premium material that really showcases what he can do. Kim I am a little saddened about, not because she she sang poorly, but because I don't think she was able to give us her best for a variety of reasons, and this is an important time to shine. I pick her third overall, as well as being a very capable singer, she is quite the cutie pie in a variety of looks which gives her more of the overall Idol package. Josh gets my vote as most improved for the night, he came back with spunk for his first tune, and did a nice job on the second. Some nights he really stinks the joint out, part nerves, part material. He needs more stage time with less pressure, I can only try to imagine what performing in front of millions is like when I recall how I felt playing guitar and singing backup with the odd lead in a little smoky tavern to pay for college. As a naturally shy person, I consider that one my biggest accomplishments in life. It takes balls to step out of your comfort zone, and expand like that. Having said that, I'd like to see him get booted now while he is on a bit of a high note so he can go back to basics and get his feet, and proper material if this is what he wants to do. So for the night, and I think it is important to consider previous work as well as this stage in the game and I'd rate in the order: Clay, Ruben, Kim, Josh with props to all for entertaining me tonight. What I am looking for is a Clay/Ruben final with Ruben taking it all, and not at all being upset if he did not, I just can't see myself stealing Clay's material. |
Snee | Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 10:28 pm     yo, yo! you just said 'props' dawg! |
Crossfire | Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 10:29 pm     Oh jeez. I've been infected. Hehe |
Snee | Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 10:31 pm     umm, stealing clay's material? |
Crossfire | Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 10:35 pm     Yeah, I can't see myself doing that. (I download pretty much all of my music these days.) Having re purchased my music collection three times over for format changes (LP, tape, CD), I've gotten off the treadmill. My music tastes are mostly rooted in the past and most new music is not my thang dawg. |
Snee | Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 10:39 pm     ah. that's what i thought you might have meant. i tend to look at these performers as people whose music i would have in my collection. i would get ruben's and kim's c.d.s but i would only listen to clay if he came on the radio (or if i went to a broadway show!) clay can really sing, but i don't enjoy his singing as much as the other two. and i know what you mean about the treadmill. *sigh* |
Hermione69 | Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 04:26 am     I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed reading everyone's comments. Sometimes this close to the end, things get very heated between the different sides, but tonight everyone seemed pretty respectful when voicing opinions. It is just really nice to read and gives me the warm fuzzies.  |
Hobbs | Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 06:21 am     Thinking out loud for how to vote in the poll. Clay was fantastic. Personality gets 10+ and singing gets 9.5. He's never had a bad night so he is definatly in the top 2. Josh had a great comeback after his dismal performances last week. His personality was also very positive. This is where Carmen screwed me up. Her last week was a great comeback after a week where everyone thought she should have gone. I was sure her fans would be in force, but they weren't. Will Josh's fans be there? Then there are the "let's screw with AI" votes that want him to win, because he is not the best. Kim seemed to be a little horse, but she really pulled it off. Her personality was so-so. Does she have the fan base to retain her? The only way it does is if there are a lot of voters who like a woman's voice over a mans. I don't think it's there. Ruben again did nothing for me. It's still just the same ol' Ruben. That's why he was in the bottom 2 last week. I think a lot of Ruben fans are moving to Clay. I first thought this show was a gimme for Ruben, but Clay has improved so much and Ruben has, if anything, slipped. Will his fans vote in force to avenge last week? That is the question. They probably will. But then lot of people are going to try harder to vote if they are against Ruben because of how hard AI was pushing for the Ruben vote. Americans will always try to beat the system. So in the end, I think it will be Kim because she came alive too late. And Ruben. He just isn't changing and is losing too many votes to Clay. He has dropped under Josh, but will beat out Kim. Sheesh. Never thought I'd be saying that! |
Hobbs | Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 06:22 am     Where are ya Deej? I want to know what you think. |
Djgirl5235 | Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 06:37 am     Herm - I completely agree with your remark about the commentary last night... I remember it in here last year, and it could definitely get quite heated... Anyhoo... my thoughts from last night. Josh - His first song, I wasn't even watching, I was reading a book and looked up to see what he was doing (because to me just listening it sounded horrible), and saw his huge mug in the camera - not a pretty site to look up to! lol; his rendition of "To Love Somebody" was okay, but WHY does he choose to sing the same song as Clay or Ruben - he did the same thing for Motown night at the beginning of the finals... why sing a song that someone else has already done??? His inferiority compared to the rest of them was evident on the replay at the end of the night when you heard Josh's version, followed immediately by Clay's... anyway... Clay: ...If Hermi wasn't my girl, I'd be setting my sites on that boy! What a great night!!! He absolutely knocked it out of the park with "To Love Somebody"... I was squealing at my tv to "Grease" just because he was obviously having fun. Both songs sounded great, and the one thing about Clay is that he is consistent with his vocals - he's always on key, and always putting his all in it. Kim: I too was disappointed with both of her songs, not because of the backup vocals, but because something seemed to be missing from her performances last night. She just didn't seem as strong as she has previously. I will agree that this wasn't her best night, and that we've heard better, but she definitely was miles ahead of Josh. Ruben: I hate to sound repetitive, but I'm now officially bored. He has not changed, or grown his performances throughout this competition. It's the same regardless of the song, and I'm tired of hearing the judges comments when I can clearly hear him swooping to find his notes. He's consistenly off key and does the runs to hide that fact. Now don't get me wrong, he is talented, but I don't think he deserves the praise that he keeps getting over and over from the judges... sure it's good, but I've heard better performances of "How Can you mend a broken heart" done at karaoke shows around my home... it just seemed lacking... Let the flaming begin  |
Hobbs | Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 06:53 am     Deej, you are such a smart woman. Where were you when I was single? Oh that's right, Canada. |
Texannie | Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 06:58 am     I am so bummed that I missed last night! I would have loved to seen Clay doing Grease. I am so impressed how he is willing to listen to the critique and utilize the information given to him. He knows he can sing, but is willing to evolve his style. The Kim and Rueben are good too, but they seem to have the attitude of "this is how I am, not going to change" which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but in this competition isn't helpful. |
Djgirl5235 | Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 07:04 am     Aww Hobbs... |
Ladytex | Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 08:01 am     Now for my : Clay - I enjoyed the first song, didn't enjoy the second at all ... wasn't as negative as Simon, but I didn't like it Josh - He certainly brought it last night. I cringed when I heard he was going to do "Jive Talking", but for him he did a good job. I enjoyed his version of "To Love Somebody", too Kim - I love this girl, but I was so sad at her performances. She'd been doing so great and last night was a let down. I was hoping that she'd do at least one song off of that Barbra CD. Her song choices were curious last night Ruben - I love the big guy. He can sing to me anytime he wants. The second selection gave me chills! So my order is: Ruben Clay Josh Kim  |
Idolworship | Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 08:08 am     Drat! My 50 or more votes are probably not going to help Kim, this week. Lack of organized fan base is definitely the problem, which is sad, because she is so very talented. Incidentally, does everyone try voting from the very second that the last singer finishes? I can usually get a lot of votes in, way before Ryan announces the opening of the phone lines. Djgirl, what a cute, blushing happy face! I've not seen one blush, before. |
Marameko | Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 08:16 am     Let a thunderbolt hit me if Reuben goes before Josh.That would be a travesty. Last night waa little disappointing. I do have to admit, much to my chagrin, that Clay nailed the 1st song. And I was upset with Reuben's selection for the 2nd song, but he ended up doing well Ranking: Reuben Clay <darn it > Kim < based on last night> Josh............<he needs to go , vit, vamoss, scram, hasta la vista> |
Brenda1966 | Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 08:18 am     My 2 cents: Clay -- loved the first song! I didn't like the second song, but I can appreciate that he's having fun with it. Clay has such personality and I think that is what will propel him to win this. Josh -- I was wondering why the judges were heaping on the praise. He did sing good, for Josh. I'm thinking they felt bad for the anti-Josh backlash last week or they felt they should be nice in case he wins this thing. Kim -- during her first performance, the station was flattening the screen to display election results across the bottom and she looked so chunky! It took me a minute to realize why. LOL! I think she'll be going home. She has a lovely voice, but she just doesn't do it for me. Ruben -- someone pointed out last week that he smiles during sad songs. During his second song there were times when he started to smile and it looked like he was trying to suppress it. I'm with DJgirl. Ruben is boring me now. Yes, he has an infectious smile and laugh. He looks like a huggable teddy bear. But what does he do besides smile? I'm sure he's a kind, gentle soul who respects others, but I don't see much personality there. I know people don't buy records for personality, but I think this may hurt him in this competition. I also think he has been overly praised and not critisized when deserved. I'd like to see a Ruben/Clay final two. And then I think Clay will win because of his personality drawing more fans. |
Ryn | Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 08:35 am     ok, I'll chime in..... Ruben takes it all - for me at least. Clay sings every song like he is forcing it - I still think Simons comment about broadway a while back was dead on. Josh and Clay sang the same song and while Clays version definitly was more "powerful" (stron) - CJosh's was more heartfelt. Ruben just makes ME smile - dang he can sing, and he puts his touch on every song. If he loses its only because of the Clay fanbase, not on talent (imho). As someone said somewhere a bit ago (actually it was a radio show) - I would pay to see a show featuring Ruben before I would pay to see Clay. just my 2 cents, they are both excellent and I am glad to see 2 non-stereotypes in the lead If you have any stuff on tape play back Clay and Ruben and close your eyes and listen to them, to me Clay sounds like he sings every song the same way while Ruben 'plays' with the songs if that makes sense. |
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