Archive through April 30, 2003
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Tonight's Show 4/29/03:
Archive through April 30, 2003
Eliz87 | Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 09:11 pm     This week's show: 1. Kim - WOW!! 2. Ruben 3. Clay 4. Trenyce 10. Josh |
Egbok | Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 09:12 pm     IMHO, Neil Sedaka was one of the best and honest guest judges so far this season. I was very impressed with Clay and Kim tonight as they keep improving weekly. Ruben is still a fantastic singer but I'd love to see him "shake his booty" just once! |
Jimmer | Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 09:12 pm     I just hope that Josh shows a little more class when he's ultimately eliminated. |
Tabbyking | Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 09:18 pm     as for the lighting, i think it was set according to the song maybe. and for 'solitaire' it highlighted clay out there 'all alone'. it seemed fitting. i don't think it was a matter of fair or not, it's what fit that particular song. josh said the drag thing after simon and ryan make drag references. he did not say anything about 'to keep from beating simon', after his 'i guess i'll have to use my marine restraint'. he will be gone because he is not the best of those who are left. his comments were not that atrocious in the big scheme of things, at least to me. he made it about to where i thought he would. last 4 or 5, but not an american idol. |
Jimmer | Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 09:23 pm     I don't know. I agree that what Josh said wasn't terrible, but at the same time you have to know how far to take this "banter" stuff. I think it was Clay last week that made the comment to Simon about how Clay respects him because "you should respect your elders". Simon was really laughing over that one - I doubt he was laughing tonight. |
Egbok | Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 09:26 pm     No Jimmer, that was Josh who made the "elders" comment last week. |
Walker | Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 09:27 pm     jimmer..that was josh who made that comment lastweek. |
Jimmer | Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 09:29 pm     What a difference a week makes - thanks for pointing that out! |
Rabbit | Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 09:45 pm     Thought I would hate Neil Sedaka night but it was a great night. I even liked Josh's first song though not his second. 1st round tonight: Clay, Trenyce, Kim, Rueben 2nd round tonight: Kim, Trenyce, Clay, Rueben Though I had Rueben in fourth in both rounds, he was as good as anything last year. I was a Kelly fan last year, but one of the reasons she sounded so good was the lack of depth of competition. She is the only one from last year who measures up to this years top four, though Tamyra was sometimes there. I think Kim is going to be voted out tomorrow in a shocker. (I am a big Kim fan but Tyrence and Josh fans know they have to vote like crazy.) I am going to vote Trenyce though because I am going to stick with it 'til I get it right. |
Tabbyking | Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 10:33 pm     i see josh going, then trenyce then kim...i still see our boys at the end, although i wouldn't be surprised if they work it to one guy one gal...which would leave kim and ???? and as i posted earlier, maybe our phone calls are just a lark...and only the 3 coke drinkers get to pick the idol! who would know?....... |
Muse | Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 10:46 pm     I just don't see Josh staying another week. I suppose there's a small chance it could happen, but I'd be very surprised. My ranking for tonight (based on both performances): 1. Clay 2. Trenyce 3. Kim 4. Ruben 5. Josh I didn't think Josh's comments about Simon were really that bad...just harmless joking around. They didn't affect my opinion of him one way or the other. He seemed a little...overly happy or something (wasn't sure if it was cute or creepy), but something I noticed about Neil Sedaka that I liked was that he seemed to take notes on the contestants when they were singing. He'd refer back to them when he would give his comments, too. I appreciate the fact that he was putting some serious thought into what to say about each performer. |
Seamonkey | Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 11:59 pm     For me, tonight Kim Rubin Clay Trenyce Joshua |
Gadzooks | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 12:42 am     This is the night where Clay just blew away the competition. I always felt that Clay had a great voice, but his song choices were always poor. However, his version of Solitaire tonight was truly magnificant. I felt like crying on his last note and wanted more. I seriously think that he can have a number one single with this song. If there's a petition out there that we can send to Fox to have this single released I'd sign it in a flash. Josh needs to go and I think Ruben should be in the bottom 3 so that he can get a little wake up call. Go Clay!!!! |
Happyhounds | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 03:56 am     I really enjoyed last nights show. I grew up with Neil Sedaka songs and he did a great job as a judge. Now for my opinions ( for what they are worth): Joshua was terrible and should be voted out this week. Trenyce was Ok ,I am not fond of her style of singing. Although I liked Kim and Ruben....the only one I consistantly sit up and say "Wow! Can he sing" is Clay. His singing of Solitaire was amazing. He has been absolutely wonderful through the entire competition and i really hope he makes it all the way......GO CLAY GO |
Maris | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 05:38 am     http://www.ew.com/ew/article/latest/0,11892,3113|44373,00.html It's a Locke Finally, the show is genius! Ruben, Kimberly, Clay, Trenyce -- Jessica Shaw says there are no losers here (Oh, except for Josh, that is) Finally, the episode we’ve all been waiting for. I don’t know what was in the water in Los Angeles Tuesday night, but was this the best ''American Idol '' so far, or what? For starters, we saw the two best performances of the season: Ruben’s '’Breaking Up is Hard to Do'' and Kimberley Locke’s ''Where the Boys Are.'' I actually found myself applauding alone in my living room while watching. Sad? Yes. Justifiable? Definitely. But just because Ru and Kim owned the stage doesn’t mean others didn’t rock too. Clay finally listened to Simon and abandoned his smirky musical theater vibe. Granted, the guy looked downright freaky with all the backlighting during ''Solitaire'' (I kept waiting for him to start a magic show a la David Copperfield), but if you closed your eyes, you got goosebumps. As Paula incomprehensibly said, "You are now the pop singer. You just are." And you have to (reluctantly) admit, Trenyce was pretty damn fabulous. She always seemed a little skanky before tonight, but she found her stride (not to mention kick-ass fashion sense) with ''Proud Mary'' and ''Love Will Keep Us Together.'' Sure, Simon said ''Proud Mary'' reminded him of a "drag act," but even he came around and pronounced Love "fabulous." But the best performer of the night had to be Neil Sedaka. Could the guy have been any more adorable taking notes during songs and reading them back on live television? Unlike some other judges (Olivia?), Neil fully embraced his own camp value and gave better comments and advice than Paula’s given all season. Okay, so he was a little obvious about who he wants to win ("I would kill to write and produce your first CD," he gushed to Clay), but the guy knows talent. He worked with Neil Diamond, for Pete’s sake! "You are ear delicious!" he told Kimberley. No, Neil, you’re delicious. Alas, the one person who left a bad taste in my mouth was Josh the Marine. If you’re going to pack on serious poundage and major attitude at least give a decent performance. Instead, Marine boy hit an all-time low with his horrible song choices and uptight stage presence. Those odd attempts at feigning emotion during ''Then You Can Kiss Me Goodbye'' made him look like a cheesy performer for some local church telethon. And those scrunchy faces he was making during ''Bad Blood'' made me think the guy was either going to beat the crap out of someone backstage afterwards or run screaming into the nearest bathroom. Though Paula tried to compliment him by saying "that’s what Josh is all about," Simon really called what Josh is all about: Going home. "Those two performances weren’t good enough to stay in this competition," Simon rightly said. And Josh, please accept defeat gracefully. His whole "He’s just lucky I got Marine corps restraints on me" was simply pathetic. Maybe the guys in the barracks will appreciate his off-key tunes because hopefully we won’t have to ever again. |
Texannie | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 06:04 am     Great article, Maris! I was so disappointed all they way around with Josh last night. Not a huge Trenyce fan, but was truly blown away by her! Kimberly singing "where the boys are" gave me chills. LOVE how Clay has listened and learned. I thought Neil Sedaka was a great judge. Honest, but kind. |
Ginger1218 | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 06:06 am     I think Clay was outrageous as usual, but even better. Neil Sedaka did have tears in his eyes when Clay sang Solitaire. I think Kim was incredible, she gets better every week. Trenyce surprised me tonight. I usually am not crazy for her (although she has a great voice), but his week she really did a great job. Ruben is great, but he is always the same, no change at all, and his voice does not excite me. He is good, but not exciting. Josh, well, he needs to go. So to me the order was Clay Kim Trenyce Ruben Josh |
Hobbs | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 06:16 am     MY THOUGHTS Finally, the show I have been waiting for. I've been wondering the last few weeks if the contestants have been holding back. They might not have wanted to strain their voices like Kelly did last year. They might have been waiting until the last few weeks to let it loose. Josh obviously is as good as he can get, he didn't "raise the bar". I have always thought Trenyce had the pipes, it's her demeanor that always bugged me. I don't think Ruben can raise the bar any more either. He has always been at the top of his (and this) game. Unfortunatly for him, Kim, Clay, and Trenyce are getting better. But then he has such an established fan base, he may still take this thing, but it is not a lock. If Josh goes this week (and he should based on Carmen being voted out last week) it will become very interesting. Especially if Trenyce can keep this up. I think it will be either Clay or Ruben vs. Kim in the finals. I have a completely different take on Neil Sedaka. I thought he had pre-written his comments so he wouldn't screw them up. I didn't think he was taking notes during the performances. The comments had nothing to do with the songs for the first half when he was reading. I don't think he was reading for the second half and his comments seemed more real. Anyway, dump the guest judges next year! Finally, what does Simon keep looking at over to his right? He does it all during the show like he is looking for someone to tell him something. It's awfully distracting. Just my thoughts. Take 'em for what they're worth. (Not much) |
Midlifer | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 06:19 am     Clay outshined them all, BUT....as an oldtimer, I remembered some of the original versions of "Solitaire" (Carpenters Version) and "Where the Boys Are" (Connie Francis' version) and I preferred the originals, not the "spin" that was put on them last night. I still say...GO, CLAY!!!!! And to you, Josh...."Go away!" |
Hobbs | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 06:20 am     Oh Oh OH! Drinking olive oil??? Yeccch!
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Demeter | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 06:21 am     For me, Clay and Kim, along with Neil Sedaka, made the show last night. Clay just seems to cut across all age groups. I can well remember when Neil Sedaka was a not item (as were the people he wrote for)...so that puts me in the "older" generation I suppose. But, my 21 and 18 year olds absolutely love Clay as well. Getting them away from their computers long enough to watch this show is a wonder in itself and they do that just to see Clay. Ruben should do well, he is just not my favorite and I really thought his performance was just a tad above average last night. Trenyce did a great job, but I just don't warm up to her. She has tried to soften her approach a bit, but it just comes across fake to me. I have yet to see her just be Trenyce when she sings these songs. She always tries to emulate the original. Josh...well...he has never been there with the rest and I'm hoping he will go tonight. We may have to wait until next week though. |
Jk300 | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 06:24 am     I also cringed when I heard Neil Sedaka would be guest judge. I felt that although his songs are upbeat they are too bubblegum. After last week with Diane Warren (UGH!!!) we needed upbeat. I thought this was the best show of the year and I thought Neil did a great job as guest judge. I really liked the 1st comment on trenyce when he said that she needs to find her own style. She did an exact copy of Tina Turner, she always does the diva copy. Kim L takes chances in her own style. I am a huge Kim fan,but I wasnt overwhelmed by her version of grapevine. However I was amazed by her rendition of "Where the Boys Are". Connie Francis is a very underrated singer from that era and Kim did Connie (& Neil) proud. I also think Clay stole the show. Especially range of voice and emotion. I agree I think Clay would have a hit with Solitaire. |
Texannie | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 06:25 am     Hobbs, you mean during the performances? He is looking at the tv monitor to see how they look on tv versus live. That makes a big difference to him in their "marketablity", he has said..if they don't look good on tv, he doesn't like them. |
Crazydog | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 06:26 am     Maris, that was a great article. Thanks for posting it. I agree with it completely. Trenyce looked and sounded great. Joshua was horrible. What is it about Trenyce that everyone doesn't like? Is it just her fingers or is there more to it? I think she seems like the most natural performer. She really engages the audience with her glances and movements. I thought she did a great job with "Power of Love" and her outstretched arms (at least she didn't do the Celine chest thump). And she was fantastic with "Proud Mary". I liked how she did the Tina Turner backwards butt steps (ok, I don't know how to describe it, but you know what I'm talking about, it's Tina's signature move). I didn't get the olive oil. Was that supposed to be a joke? If it was a joke, what does it mean? And why is olive oil there in the first place? |
Midlifer | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 06:32 am     Crazy, it wasn't a joke. Trenyce drinks the olive oil to lubricate her vocal cords. <shuddering, thinking about it> |
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