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Snee

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 09:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
AAAAAAH, NOT O2! DIAL 01! sorry, it's just that 02 is clay tonight. didn't you see the two wiggling fingers?

oh, how i wish i could vote. i would be on that phone for 3 hours!

KEEP VOTING PEOPLE!!!

Egbok

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 09:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yank, Tabs is playin' wit you! Ruben's ending number is "01". I'll place a call in for you.

Tabby, you are a little devil - LOL!

Yankee_In_Ca

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 09:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Crap, and I thought you were being nice, Tabby! :(

Thanks Egbok for setting me straight! And thanks!

Hobobabe

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 09:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Up until tonight, I thought Clay had a lock on this thing, but Ruben did well tonight! I particularly liked his single.

Ladyc

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 09:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ruben was great tonight. My favorite song was, A House Is Not A Home. WOW!!! I got chill bumps.

Ladytex

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 09:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Go Ruben!! You rocked! Can't wait to get my copy of his songs, that Flying without Wings gave me chills!
Prisoner, you've had me rolling! Notice that I'm biting my tongue about the attempt at misleading by the clay camp.

Tishala

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 11:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wow! Almost 11.30 in LA and still almost impossible to bet through! Sheesh!

Tabbyking

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 11:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
i have had a running joke with squared today, and i did address her in that post about '02'. anyone who watched the show knows that ruben's number is 01. there was no attempt to mislead. but thanks for the laugh!

Seamonkey

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 12:45 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Well I just kept redialling and I know I got in at least 60 votes, probably more.. and I mean successful ones.. I'd say things went through more often in hour three and I was just getting too tired so I quite about 11:52.

I watched the show but eventually got sidetracked and managaged to miss a chunk, just heard a little snippet of BOTW and yikes he was shouting it!!

Tomorrow being TWO HOURS is just terrible, IMO. Way too long so you just know it will be full of promos, skits, etc. And of course I just want to know the bottom line.. who won?

I'm ready for this to be over, mostly because of the judges, especially Paula and Randy.. they seem to take turns making fools of themselves with odd hats, dogs, mind-numbingly repetitive jargon ..

Prisonerno6

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 03:06 am EditMoveDeleteIP
"a little snippet of BOTW and yikes he was shouting it!!"

*THANK* you! Obviously I must have gotten the West Coast version of the show, because it seems everyone who was spoiling it from the East Coast loved that song. Perhaps your version also had the head twitching, shoulder shrugging, and semi-Jazz Hands in it as well.

I think Clay is an extremely talented singer, but to me he belts every song with a Diva performance. A lot of people like that, and I understand why, but I much prefer Ruben's smooth and easy style that almost let's the song sing itself. Unfortunately, that sort of style doesn't always "showcase" his talent -- it focusses on the song, instead.

I mean, good grief, people in the Tonight's Show thread are saying he stood there like a lump. WHAT ELSE SHOULD HE DO WHILE SINGING SONGS LIKE IMAGINE! At least his body movemensts don't detract from anyone's enjoyment of the song. And during Flying Without Wings, the man was almost in tears in the end, the emotion was so raw! Everyone I was watching the show with said he just looked like he belonged on that stage surronded by that chorus, singing that song.

In my opinion, Ruben sings while Clay performs. Some people prefer the latter, I prefer the former. It's a shame that those who don't find it necessary to belittle the talent of someone like Ruben.

Ladytex

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 06:36 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thank you, Prisoner. I've enjoyed your posts this season. I've been out of the AI threads lately because of the negativity and ugliness. Too bad so many people can't respect the fact that others don't share their opinions (and try to pass their opinions off as gospel). Ruben is a great singer and has a heck of a career ahead of him. Between his singing, songwriting and production business, I expect to be hearing his name far into the future. He may not appeal to all, but to this fan of R&B/Soul, he rules!

Squaredsc

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 10:25 am EditMoveDeleteIP
tabbk i still here? well i only managed 2 votes and this with constant redialing. i plan on having text msg'g for the next show if i watch.

gooooo rruuuuuuuuuben!!

Grooch

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 12:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Local singer, songwriter, producer hopes to bring Ruben to the Shoals
Terry PaceEntertainment Editorterry.pace@timesdaily.com


MUSCLE SHOALS – Gary Baker hopes he'll have a chance to introduce the next American Idol to the soulful sounds of Muscle Shoals.

The singer, songwriter and producer – co-creator of two of the biggest crossover hits of the past decade – will be in Los Angeles tonight for the reality show's highly anticipated conclusion.

While millions of television viewers watch the suspenseful two-hour finale, Baker will be cheering on a fellow Alabama musicmaker: Birmingham-bred Ruben Studdard, who faces one last competitor -- North Carolina singer Clay Aiken -- for the 2003 "American Idol" crown.

"No matter who wins, Ruben's a winner," says Baker, who will be working with the "American Idol" program (based on the British "Pop Idol" phenomenon) on a variety of musical endeavors. "I think he has the potential to be one of the biggest stars ever to come out of Alabama – and that's a pretty big stick to carry."

Baker – who is based at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios in Sheffield -- co-wrote the multimillion-selling singles "I Swear" and "I'm Already There" and has worked with acts ranging from the Backstreet Boys and Lonestar to Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson. While he's in Los Angeles, Baker plans to meet with Studdard and discuss potential songwriting and recording projects.

"I think Ruben's going to win it, but the guy's got a big future ahead of him either way," Baker said. "Whatever happens, I hope that we'll be able to tie what he's doing in with Muscle Shoals. 'American Idol' is one of the biggest things going in the music business, and I want to try to bring some of that business to Muscle Shoals."

The Tuscumbia-based Alabama Music Hall of Fame honors a long line of legendary music achievers, including Alabama-born singers Hank Williams, Nat "King" Cole, Percy Sledge, Martha Reeves, Lionel Richie, Wilson Pickett, Jimmie Rodgers and the Temptations. Studdard, who sang "Sweet Home Alabama" on a recent "American Idol" broadcast, hopes to join the list.

"This just goes to prove that stars still fall on Alabama," said David Johnson, the hall of fame's executive director and a veteran Muscle Shoals studio producer. "Ruben's giving the rest of the world a tremendously positive image of Alabama. Everywhere you go, people are talking about that show and hoping Ruben will win."

The Shoals' own former "American Idol" contestant, Ben Killen of Florence, remains one of Studdard's staunchest supporters. Killen made it to the show's semifinals in Los Angeles and became well-acquainted with his fellow Alabamian during the intense competitive process leading up to the show.

"We were on the same flight from Texas out to Hollywood, back when we were all regular old guys hoping for a chance," Killen said. "Now, he's gone so far, and I've got to say that I'm pulling for my home-state boy.

"Ruben's got a sweet, smooth voice, and he's just a big old teddy bear that everybody likes," Killen added. "If I had to put my money on it, I'd say the winner is going to be Ruben – and I'll be able to say that I knew him when."

Baker became affiliated with the "American Idol" program through his publishing company, Zomba Music, and New York-based producer, arranger and songwriter Walter Afanasieff, who has worked with such hot-selling pop artists as Celine Dion, Barbra Steisand, Mariah Carey and the first "American Idol" winner, Kelly Clarkson.

"People went nuts over Kelly on the first show, and this one's been even bigger," Baker said. "They're averaging 10 million more viewers a night with this 'American Idol' than they did with the first one. That just proves that this show may be a fad, but it's huge – and it's going to be around for quite awhile."

Win or lose, Johnson believes Studdard will be able to turn his "American Idol" popularity into a prosperous recording career.

"I'm thrilled he's made it as far as he has, and I hope he goes all the way," Johnson said. "It's just a thrill for me to see such great talent still coming out of Alabama and to see it all come to fruition on national television.

"I'd love to have Ruben come up here and do a show sometime," Johnson added. "He's definitely giving us a reason to celebrate the future of music in Alabama."

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Hermione69

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 01:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I have class tonight and will miss the finale, but I wanted to come in here one last time and give my good wishes to Ruben. No matter what the outcome is tonight, I believe that he has a wonderful future.

If he wins, congratulations in advance, if he doesn't, he is a star already to millions of people, including me.

:)

Happyfeet

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 01:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I second Hermi's emotion.

Snee

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 02:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
me too!

Prisonerno6

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 05:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wow, with the results that close it still could go either way. It is literally a matter of luck who wins tonight -- a flip of the coin.

Tishala

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 05:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
If Ruben loses by 13K votes, I have to say it, I will be superdillyocious angry.


....and I'm already getting geared up.

Essence

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 05:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Don't worry Tishala, this just shows that there is a demand for Ruben and we have not heard the last from him. He is going to be large (no pun intended).

Prisonerno6

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 06:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Exactly Essence. He's now number 4 on Amazon, climbing steadily over the last few days. I think the boy has staying power.

I just watched the medley -- whoever said Ruben was like a lump on stage...well...let's just say I disagree. :-)

Essence

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 06:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL Prisoner, Those moves were something else weren't they? He's always dancing around. Now don't get me wrong, I don't expect him to start break dancing or anything...but he holds his own.

Essence

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 06:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
One last time before they announce who got the larger percentage...

GO RUUUUUUUUUUUBEN!!!

Prisonerno6

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 06:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
He may have lost the coin toss last night, but he won it tonight! Go ruben, go Ruben, Go ruben!

Tishala

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 06:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Congrats Ruben!

Squaredsc

Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 06:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
congrats ruuuuuuben!!