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Maris

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree with Simon so far on this show. I am not blown away by either performances by Clay and Ruben. Neither one of them seem to be extending themselves.

Jenhavins

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I wasn't blown away by Clay's performance...it was very pretty, but I enjoyed his first song better.

Crossfire

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
A bad side effect of the powerful light on clay, was that you could see specks of basically everything floating in the air around him. I almost thought they were simulating snow or something.

Tess

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Is it just me or does Ruben not seem to have his usual extra sparkle tonight? Not sure if I'm explaining it well but he seems to be not quite "Ruben".

Hotlantan

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sorry, but that was not Clay's best - there were several cracks on the high notes. And if Paula calls him "haunting and vulnerable" just one more time, I will SCREAM! Simon wanted to criticize, but very clearly held his tongue.

Deedee

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
commercial just announced that the local station here in Birmingham will show Ruben's baby pictures on the late news.

Crazydog

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes I agree with all of you. I am disappointed so far. I think Kim Locke would be opening up a major can of whoopa$$ tonight. Neither of these boys are that impressive. Kim, to me, you ARE the American Idol.

And why is it that Clay always gets that solo spotlight? I don't recall others getting it as frequently as he does.

Mygetaway

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
He's (Ruben) probably scared to death.. LOL

Llkoolaid

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think Rueben is very nervous

Hermione69

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Neither of them really seem to have that sparkle tonight. If I was tuning in for the very first time, I don't think I would be moved to vote.

Seamonkey

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
MGA.. I had the same dilemma.. I'll be taping Gilmore Girls and watching AI so that I'll know IF I'm inspired to vote tonight, in time to vote. But I'm looking forward more to GG.

Tess

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ruben---Fly Without Wings.

Jenhavins

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, heck, if they were going to light me like that, I wouldn't want the spotlight. That was awful!

Hermione69

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ruben- Flying without wings.

Hippyt

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
A nice tie and a smile on Ruben!

Seamonkey

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wow.. that's a shame.. last year both Kelly and Justin clearly were going for it (tho I wasn't feeling it with Justin, he wasn't lackluster or anything)

Llkoolaid

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I feel sorry for Rueben, he is so much better than this.

Spygirl

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ruben is not hitting too many pitches....notice the lack of background vocals with this song...one of his first ones. His voice is scratchy and he is just not on pitch at all!! I'm feeling for him right now

Tess

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wow--live back-up singers. a choir.

Crossfire

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Heh, lack of background vocals. Heheh. Ooops.

Hermione69

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
WTF is this with all these backup singers??

Seamonkey

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ruben, this is the time to soar, if ever..

Spygirl

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh now that the live vocals have joined him...he is slightly better. Maybe they help him find the pitches...?

Tabbyking

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
'flying' without wings makes more sense than 'fly' without wings...i was wondering if some masochist wrote a song about an insect with his wings pulled off and the pain and difficulties it caused throughout his 3-week fly life...lol

Hotlantan

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 05:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Uhoh. This song sucks even more than Clay's original. And they just brought out the obligatory gospel chior.