The Final Song
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Hobbs

Thursday, May 08, 2003 - 07:20 am EditMoveDeleteIP
There's not much going on here so I thought I'd bring this up to try to stimulate some conversation.

Last years final song, "A Moment Like This", seemed to have been written for a female voice. Were the producers expecting a Tamyra/Kelly final? This year they seem to be expecting a Ruben/Clay final. Do you think this years song has been written for a male? I think AMLT gave Justin a huge disadvantage (altough he definatly was not as good a singer as Kelly). If Kim makes it to the final 2 with Clay or Ruben, do you think a male oriented song will put her at a disadvantage?

Are there any insiders out there who know anything about the song?

Brenda1966

Thursday, May 08, 2003 - 10:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
After reading an article that the leader last year, led throughout, I think it's crystal clear that those two finalist songs were written for Kelly because they knew she'd win.

I'm sure the song writers are well aware of the vote counts. I'm really looking forward to seeing what the final 2 songs are (and who the finalists are) and whether we think the songs are geared toward one finalist over the other. I certainly do think the songs will be Ruben/Clay songs.

Monkeyboy

Friday, May 09, 2003 - 01:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I just hope that they both arent ballads.

Hobbs

Thursday, May 15, 2003 - 01:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Since this thread bombed a week ago when I started it, I figured I'd give it CPR and bump it up now that we're down to Clayton and Ruben.

Jimmer

Thursday, May 15, 2003 - 01:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
So are the two final songs, both original songs written for that performance?

Llkoolaid

Thursday, May 15, 2003 - 03:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I can't wait to see how they sound singing the same song. I wonder how Rueben would have done on that Vincent song.

Crazydog

Thursday, May 15, 2003 - 04:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Jimmer: yes. Hopefully one of the songs will be a bit more upbeat. If they were going for equality, they would have one showtune style song and one Barry Whitish song.

Llkoolaid

Thursday, May 15, 2003 - 05:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
That seems fair to me Crazydog, I hope they do just that.

Sadiesmom

Thursday, May 15, 2003 - 06:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Better yet, write a song that can be scored either way

Idolworship

Thursday, May 15, 2003 - 06:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Betcha we get two "Barry Whitish" songs:(

Texannie

Friday, May 16, 2003 - 05:59 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Probably, since they wrote last year's song for Kelly and they want Reuben to win this year!!!

Hobbs

Friday, May 16, 2003 - 06:00 am EditMoveDeleteIP
They'll probably change he lyrics for Clay at the last minute!

Texannie

Friday, May 16, 2003 - 06:19 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Exactly, Hobbs! LOL

Hobbs

Friday, May 16, 2003 - 10:49 am EditMoveDeleteIP
You have to admit, Kelly singing AMLT after it was announced that she was the winner was great. She was fanning the tears from her eyes. Her mother was bawling in the audience. The confetti was flying. I just can't see it being as big and emotional this year with Clayton or Ruben.

I know. Your all just thinking, "There goes Hobbs again. Trying to ruin the party."

Fluff

Friday, May 16, 2003 - 10:56 am EditMoveDeleteIP
No, Hobbs. I agree. I can pretty much picture Clay's reaction down to a tee if he wins. *sob. smile. blow kisses* Kinda like a Ms. America pageant. Heheheee! I do think he's going to win though, and rightly so. They both have great voices, but I give the edge to Clay. His voice is stronger.

I don't give a crap as to what song they choose. I'm sure either one can sing the heck out of it, even if it is the usual crap. (sorry, but I thought AMLT was cheesy)

Hobbs

Friday, May 16, 2003 - 11:11 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Cheesy, yes. But it worked.

Realfan

Friday, May 16, 2003 - 04:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I hope they don't give them two R&B songs which might favor Ruben. Even so, Clay would do wonderful things with it.

I'm just wondering whether they'll be singing "Ebony and Ivory" for their special group arrangement! Hah!

Djgirl5235

Friday, May 16, 2003 - 05:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
lol Realfan!!!

Nanarobin

Friday, May 16, 2003 - 07:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think most of us just want it to be fair... giving them a song that either one could sing. As they both have such different styings...I truly find Clay more versatile...as was Kimberly.

May the best singer win!! Hurry Wednesday night!

Serate

Friday, May 16, 2003 - 08:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Maybe they both should sing a song suited for Clay and a song suited for Ruben. That would prove who was the most versatile.

Best of luck Clay and his Clay-mates and Ruuuuuuuuuuuuben and his Ruuuuuuuuuuuuu-crew!

Texannie

Saturday, May 17, 2003 - 06:36 am EditMoveDeleteIP
That's a good idea, Serate!