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Hermione69

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 06:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi Tagurit!

(Yeah, I'm still here! Pathetic, ain't I???) LOL! So nice to have you here! Thanks for posting! I loved seeing his grandma! There was also a really nice article about Clay posted in the gossip thread.

I'm really, really, really, really logging off now.... I think!

Tabbyking

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 07:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
well, i am voting for clay to win. sorry, no sympathy votes for carmen, because although i think she is cute, she often has a terrible pitch problem...which is just another way of saying she sings way off-key. i think she will develop more, but i would prefer someone win now who is already pretty much there. i only see this with clay, ruben and sometimes kimberley.
and, actually, with all the health problems luther vandross has been having, i am worried for ruben's extra pounds.

Muse

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 08:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think Simon is very critical of Clay because he doesn't know what he'd do with him...how to market him, what kind of genre to pursue, etc. But you know -- with Clay being so popular and probably having some ideas of what kind of direction he might want to explore, I think they could figure something out. I don't feel a need to vote for someone else just because Clay doesn't fit the pop star mold. Sorry, Simon.

I also thought Clay was awesome tonight, btw. I thought he was the best of the evening. Only small complaint? Annoying background vocalist. Ugh.

Wcv63

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 08:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Loved Clay tonight. Rich, full voice and very expressive.

Merrywidow

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 08:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hermione,There are Clay Aiken CD's for sale already on Ebay. Also, Ruben, Kim L. & Kim C. There may be others but those are the ones I remember.

Tabbyking

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 09:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
oh my heck! they even have a clay aiken 'faceplate' to put on your cell phone!
but i wonder at the recordings...i guess the people can have recorded before, but not have a recording contract? is that it? and where did he make a recording and not tell hermione and me, i would like to know?!!!

Watching2

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 11:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm also concerned that Ruben has the bigger fan base which Clay won't be able to top. The thing that bugs me is, what makes Ruben more "American Idol Material" than Clay? If you ask me, neither one of them has the "pretty boy" pop-star look. Maybe because there have been more successes of African American men who are larger, they think he has the better image? I don't know, they seem to me on equal footing as far as the "image" but for different reasons. The last couple of performances, Clay has sounded more polished than Ruben. Maybe it's because Ruben has a cold or something, but I definitely think Clay has sounded better. It's just been bugging me they (Simon, esp.) keep picking on Clay's image when Ruben's isn't actually perfect either. Just wanting to see some fairness. :)

Readonly

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 06:15 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I too thought Clay was best last night. He's the only one who caused my heart to flutter (hope you don't mind Hermione, but I just can't help it). Silly me, that boy could be my son!!! I can't wait until he releases his first CD.

Hobbs

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 06:34 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm not putting anyone down, I'm just commenting. I think the reason for Ruben's bigger fan base is the first impression. Clay looked like, well, a geek. Then for a while he wore the untucked dress shirts. And he looked a little nervous in front of the cameras. Even though Ruben wore those 205's he still looked good and relaxed while singing. Now they both are on an even level, but it may be too late.

I think Clay comes here, because a lot of the things we say seem to show up on the show. If you're here Clay, you did a great job last night and especially on the Monday show. You'll have my vote once my sweetheart is gone!

Sadiesmom

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 07:04 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I think the only thing that would save him from the constant battering he takes from Simon, which has to be wearing, is to sing SHOUT. If he can do that, maybe Simon would understand that just because you have a good voice does not mean you can't be a pop star.

Or maybe he is looking for an evil bad boy image. You know, avoid the Pat Boone syndrome. Perhaps leather pants and a torn tee shirt would help. LOL

Dreamweaver

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 07:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Clay did a great job last nite. Think the running should be between Clay, Ruben, and Kim L.

Walker

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 09:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
clay was great lastnight and i thought he looked fantastic also. herm..i would'nt be so sure about clay not being the next idol if i were you.

Jeep

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 09:15 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I really liked Clay last night, too. However, in the back of my mind I keep thinking that he would be better off NOT winning this thing. Do we really want Simon to try and mold him into what he wants instead of letting Clay be himself? I didn't watch last year, but I've read lots of comments about how Kelly has changed and not necessarily for the better.

Even if Clay doesn't win, he will have many opportunities and I'm sure we'll hear of him again. Hopefully as his own great sounding self!

Sadiesmom, I can just see Clay singing SHOUT! That would bring the house down! I was thinking he should sing Billie Jean and do the moon walk! It's not dancing but I can see him doing that, too! Wouldn't that give Simon a hoot!

Hermione69

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 09:53 am EditMoveDeleteIP
You know, I say this over and over, but you guys are just great to hang out in here with. I'm happy to have all of you here.

Walker, I would LOVE To see Clay crowned the next Idol, but I guess I am trying not to get my hopes up. Ruben is way ahead in polls. I guess it depends on who gets the votes of the fans of people as they are voted off. I just hope Clay doesn't get Tamyra-ed. That would make me very sad!!

Readonly, quite all right. I'll share the heart flutters, LOL!

Whoo hoo!!!!!!!!!!! CLAY ROCKS!

Hermione69

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 11:06 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Excerpted from the recap by David Bloomberg of Reality News Online.


"Clay Aiken, “I Could Not Ask for More”

Randy says Clay is one of the best singers in America (so much for saying Kim was going to be the best tonight). Paula says he’s wonderful, but then actually chooses now to offer what she calls constructive criticism. Wait a minute! She says only good things about the singers who aren’t up to par, but then she criticizes Clay?! Anyway, she says that he should be true to himself as an artist. Er. What? I mean, if she’s going to offer constructive criticism, can she at least explain what the hell she’s talking about?! Sigh. Moving on, Diane says he’s great. And then comes Simon…

Simon says he thinks Clay could make a fortune in Broadway. If he were auditioning for Phantom of the Opera, Simon would hire him in an instant. (This brings out jokes about masks and, of course, Mr. Personality, from Randy.) But Simon just doesn’t see him as a great recording artist.

As for me, I am practically screaming “Hallelujah, Oh Glory” like JoAnna from Survivor when I find out that even though he had a ton of standard type ballads to choose from, he picked a different song. And he shows again that he could do it, no matter what the song type. Randy is right in saying Clay is one of the best in America (and to think he wouldn’t be there if it weren’t for the Wildcard show!). Simon’s Broadway kick is getting old. I think Clay has shown he can sing anything. If he wants to do Broadway, fine. If he wants to do a pop album, that will work just fine as well. Get over it, Simon."



Thank you, David! WHOO!

Hermione69

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 11:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
The full article can be found at:

http://www.realitynewsonline.com

or

http://www.foxesonidol.com

Brenda1966

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 11:40 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Clay was the only one to give me goosebumps last night. I vow to spend the entire 2 hours hitting redial when we're down to the final 2 competition.

Hereiam

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 03:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Just thought I would put up my favorite Clay picture. He really looks nice in purple!

Clay

Walker

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 06:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
hereiam..that is one terrific picture of clay.

Hermione69

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 06:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yummy! I would like to draw it. Thanks, Hereiam!

(Hi Walker!)

Walker

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 06:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
herm..one more down and four to go before clay takes the title.

Hermione69

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 06:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
<crossing fingers!>

Holly11

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 06:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hereiam that picture of Clay is great. Happy Belated Birthday. Clay is looking a lot better these days. I think one of the reasons Reuben has such a following (not only because he can sing) but people look at him as a big lovable teddy bear. Kim L is going to give them both a run for their money. My vote is still for Clay.

Hermione69

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 06:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Holly!

THREE HUNDRED POSTS IN THIS THREAD!

Whoo hoo! Parrrrrtttyyyyy!

Hermione69

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 06:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think Ruben IS a big old lovable Teddy Bear and I truly will be fine if he wins, but of course I would prefer it to be Clay.

And Kim Locke is moving right up, deservedly so. Those three really deserve the top three spots, IMHO.

I really do need to draw that picture of Clay. Time to get out the old sketch pad. If I ever get it done, I will scan it and show you guys.