‘American Idol’ top 9 performance recap: five standing o’s

Alex

March 28th, 2012
10:25 pm

Vote for Elise Testosterone!!

Alex

March 28th, 2012
10:29 pm

“Whole Lotta Love” was perfect for Elise.

Jubie

March 28th, 2012
10:29 pm

DeAndre goes,IMO.

Alex

March 28th, 2012
10:31 pm

Jubie
March 28th, 2012
10:29 pm

Let’s hope.

True Country

March 28th, 2012
10:38 pm

Are you kidding me? DeAndre had one of the best performances of the entire season thus far. Did you not see the standing O?

True Country

March 28th, 2012
10:41 pm

Oh and Rodney I think we all know why you gave Heejun a B.

Fair is the name of the game

March 28th, 2012
10:47 pm

I think that you have something against Jessica–no matter how good she is you are too hard on her.

ahnald

March 28th, 2012
10:49 pm

This show is garbage…is all about ratings, the standing “O’s” are designed to bring you back next week, the talent is marginal at best

Alex

March 28th, 2012
10:50 pm

True Country
March 28th, 2012
10:38 pm

Um…..yeah…..and JLO said she wanted to hear that voice several more weeks.

Jack Nasty

March 28th, 2012
10:52 pm

Hey Ahnald… If I thought a show only had marginal talent, I wouldn’t watch it. AND I sure wouldn’t take the time to comment on a blog about it.

Alex

March 28th, 2012
10:52 pm

True Country
March 28th, 2012
10:41 pm

Dude, are you shi++ing me?

RxDawg

March 28th, 2012
10:54 pm

I enjoyed Phillip greatly for the first time tonight. Before I just thought he was ok. But that was good.

Jessica is so polished and pro. She’s too good actually. For the same reason people like underdogs, they will not like Jessica. Still, her and Phil are the only ones I truly know will have a career in music.

I didn’t like Elise as much as I thought I would or wanted to, but I still really enjoyed it. Mostly because it was Zep!

Joshua…. he annoys me. I don’t think he can hold a steady note. He covers it up by going all over the place. He’s falling in my opinion, although I’m sure I’m in the minority on this (for now).

Heejun was a LOT better this week. But you still can’t win on balads.

Hollie, you can’t win on ballads either. And I’m worried about her. She’s not getting better as the competition moves on, she’s getting worse.

Skylar, good performance but bad song choice. A song that encourages women to shoot their man if they’re upset?

Deandre….deandre….deandre. Look, I can recognize that what he did was technically good. But I hate it. I guess I hate true R&B. Of all the genres of music it’s got have the worst melodies of them all. I think I just figured that out. They just go everywhere vocally and I simply don’t enjoy it.

I didn’t like Colton tonight. I don’t think it’s good for contestants to sing pure worship songs except for maybe a few very famous exceptions. But I really didn’t like his performance here either. I thought he was very soft vocally. Maybe it was just a sound issue.

I guess that’s all I have to comment on. Except that I just read where UGA’s starting safety and LB are suspended for 2-4 games for braking team rules. I’m kinda hot about that at the moment….I want to say bad words.

Seth T

March 28th, 2012
10:57 pm

The burning questions:

Will the HolliePops fan base and the great State of Texas still keep Hollie out of the bottom 3 this time?

Could Jessica lose her top 2 level status from a slow song that didn’t garner much notice tonight?

Will the Heejunies across America keep him safe against the boppers now impressed by DeAndre’s falsetto flings?

Logic would say that Phillip, Colton and Elise should be safe from the bottom 3, but no one else would get a performace pass this week.

No save would be used for DeAndre, Heejun or Elise if at the bottom. Skylar would be saved, this week only, due to her “differentness” in style and voice – for show purposes. Joshua would be saved as well.

Otherwise, they will not use a save yet. The Judges had to use a lot of standing ovations to make us believe this was a big nite, rather than mostly a “so what” nite.

Jenny

March 28th, 2012
10:58 pm

My ratings -

1. Elise. She nailed it. Almost lived up to Adam’s version (but not quite). Very, very good, though.

2. Hollie. I thought she did a great job and I loved the snow. Did well on Madonna too.

3. Jessica. I am starting to think she can sing anything well. LOVED her starting out “Like A Prayer.”

4. Joshua. I rewatched him, but only listened (to hide the overwrought faces)… I loved most of it, but then CRINGED when the screech came along. NOT standing ovation worthy.

5. Heejun. Glad he finally used his pretty voice. But did he have some enunciation problems going on?

6. & 7. Colton and Phil. Interchangeable. Liked Colton on Landslide, didn’t like his first song.
Phil, as always, sang fine but bored me. And he makes such contorted faces lately. He’s starting to remind me of cheesy Scotty.

8. Skylar. Ugh.

9,000. Deandre. Hurt my ears, and bothered the cat.

Alyssa

March 28th, 2012
11:04 pm

I just saw Johnny Keyser’s audition…aww he should be in the live shows!!

Alex

March 28th, 2012
11:07 pm

Jenny
March 28th, 2012
10:58 pm

“…cheesy Scotty.” Good one.

Yes, Scotty was cheesy, but the cheesiest of all time was Cheese Puff Daddy (aka Michael Lynche).

Alyssa

March 28th, 2012
11:10 pm

Will Hollie ever sing something else than these slow songs? So Pia Toscano…careful Hollie!!

Alex

March 28th, 2012
11:15 pm

Alyssa
March 28th, 2012
11:10 pm

But don’t forget, Pia went home AFTER moving away from the ballads.

excuse me

March 28th, 2012
11:16 pm

You’re just a hater. Elise gave it her all. Take a look at your poll.

Ms.Sharom

March 28th, 2012
11:20 pm

I am confused how can you make that statement about Joshua!!!!!!

Alyssa

March 28th, 2012
11:23 pm

Alex. So true, I forgot about that. And I like Hollie, just wish she would let loose a little and move around on the stage, I wanna see her do something different.

Alex

March 28th, 2012
11:27 pm

Alyssa
March 28th, 2012
11:23 pm

I like Hollie as well, but her performances often seem stiff or robotic. Great voice, great look.

MyPatootie

March 28th, 2012
11:31 pm

Some personal observations from an over 60 male who has seen every AI show since it started.
1. For the first time I can easily see 5-6 that are worthy of winning it all. Someone really, really good is going to be booted off in the last 2-3 weeks.
2. I can go along with RH’s top 10 except for replacing Holly with Skylar. Also I was wondering what the judges were thinking when they were ranting about Colton Dixon’s song. That had to be his worst performance so far, and I see RH agrees and has him at #10. Good minds think alike. Now I know my ears are OK.
3. They need to stop showing Jessica with the long shots and those short dresses. Pants and long dresses do her a big favor by not showcasing those “gams” . From the knees down all I can think of when I see her is “flamingo”. Sorry, but they are that bad!
4. Glad to see RH mention Harry Nilson had the original and only version of “Without You” as far as I am concerned. Nobody, not even Mariah C can do what he did with that song. Period!
5. Please, could Deandre go out this week. I was in the backroom when he was singing and I honestly thought the cat had gotten his tail caught in the door again. Somebody please take the “teeny-boppers” phones away from them!

Jenny

March 28th, 2012
11:32 pm

I don’t know, Alex… remember all the cheesy faces Scotty would make? Even Cheese Puff Daddy didn’t look like Howdy Doody when he sang.

Jenny

March 28th, 2012
11:36 pm

Rodney… really? An A for Phil but only a B-plus for Elise? If Phil was an A (with which I respectfully disagree – he looked constipated) … Then Elise would’ve been off the grading chart!

Alyssa

March 28th, 2012
11:38 pm

That’s my point Alex, she has to sing something else and…I don’t know, walk around a bit so not to be so robotic.

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JTesla

March 28th, 2012
11:41 pm

Well at least people are reading what you write Rodney. People are getting behind their favorites!

Three in and a meadley. I would really like a 1 hour show, but I know it is not Idol’s choice, at least they are filling it with music and not fluff like they have in years past.

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Jenny

March 28th, 2012
11:50 pm

JT…. just wait till you see Elise… worth sitting through the 2 hour show!

And Rodney, I agree, the judges were awfully excited tonight over what was at best a mediocre show. (except Elise, who brought a much needed rocking ending!) And I’ve seen several other people on facebook, raving about what an awesome show it was tonight. I don’t quite get it… I thought it was just OK, overall.

I sure hope your Heejun prediction is wrong. Deandre and Skylar can’t get off that stage fast enough for me.

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Jenny

March 28th, 2012
11:56 pm

Quote:

MyPatootie
March 28th, 2012 
11:31 pm

Please, could Deandre go out this week. I was in the backroom when he was singing and I honestly thought the cat had gotten his tail caught in the door again. Somebody please take the “teeny-boppers” phones away from them!

I am literally laughing so hard I’m crying. LOVE IT!!!

JTesla

March 29th, 2012
12:01 am

I agree on Deandre. Dude has got to go. Keep Heejun, bring back Shannon, bring back Jermaine, bring back anyone. Oh well, it is the judges fault that we have him. So, I need to remember that he needs to “be in it to win it”.

Looking forward to some Zepplin.

JTesla

March 29th, 2012
12:08 am

whole

Seth T

March 29th, 2012
12:12 am

If the poll above holds true, along with the poll from MJ’s, Skylar is at greater risk of getting the boot, than DeAndre or Heejun. 5 boys vs, 4 girls left until tomorrow night.

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
12:21 am

I’d have absolutely no problem with Skylar leaving! I would happily wave goodbye. Though of course I’d rather it be DeandreSanjaya… but I think Rodney’s right that his little fans will keep him in a few more weeks.

Mercedes S.

March 29th, 2012
12:26 am

Just finished watching my recorded AI… what’s withthe standing O’s for GUYS ONLY… and then Elise is better than usual and the judges don’t stand up and then they look at each other and it’s as if they think, “oops, we haven’t stood up for any girls tonight, so maybe…” and they stand up and clap.

JTesla

March 29th, 2012
12:28 am

I don’t get giving any credit to the “standing O’s”. These clowns would give a standing ovation to the color taupe.

Mercedes S.

March 29th, 2012
12:36 am

Amusing how Colton refers to his song as “my favorite worship song” and Stevie Nicks sees a certain line in the song as “something all women would love to have a guy say to them”.

Skylar did her usual happy dance… but what’s with the enlargement of her hips? Again!

Hejun fredeemed himself nicely.

Hollie my favorite of the night. I googled a handful of her songs before Idol and she has a pesonable voice I like very much. Don’t udnerstand Steve Tyler’s criticism. Weren’t the Idols supposed to pick material sung by their idols?Hollie’s dressand jewelry succesful.

Deandre – I finally get the hate. The guys is awful.

Jessica – “she is a good student” said Stevie Nicks… very true. Jessica is good at imitating.

Phillip – he’s just such fun to watch. And he wore a brown coat!

Joshua, in another ill-fitting coat that let his left shoulder droop.

Elise – did well, but I just don’t care for her.

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
12:39 am

Mercedes- good point! I just thought they were giving way too many standing o’s – didn’t pay attention to the breakdown. Ugh!

Mercedes S.

March 29th, 2012
12:40 am

And if I should tier my people:

Top Tier: Colton, Hollie, Phillip
:
Middle Tier: Jessica, Joshua, Skylar

Bottom tier: Elise, Deandre, Heejun

Mercedes S.

March 29th, 2012
12:41 am

Can someone please make “Chicago” shut up?

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
12:43 am

I meant to say they were giving way too many UNDESERVED standing o’s. Really, the show tonight wasn’t all *that* great. It really wasn’t. There have been way better shows this season alone. I was bored during about 2/3 of the show.

Nutmeg

March 29th, 2012
12:46 am

After watching, I think Hollie’s going.

1) She’s given two mediocre performances in a row.
2) Jessica is a better diva and Elise has been upping her game.
3) Hollie lacks the thing that makes an Idol successful: a Y chromosome.

That’s my prediction.

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
12:47 am

JT @12:28 – SO true!!! I am beginning to think they would give a standing o to a turtle if it crawled out on the stage. They are really becoming worthless.

JTesla

March 29th, 2012
12:52 am

AJC really needs to streamline it’s reporting function.

AIFan

March 29th, 2012
1:09 am

Hollie and Phillip sing exactly the same every single week. They are beyond boring and it amazes me that Rod is drinking the same kool aid as the idol judges fawning all over Phillip. Steven can do a range of power rock ballads and gritty tunes, but Phillip is the same boring Dave Matthews in a 4 note range every week that wouldn’t win a competition at any decent sized university or county fair. His only marketable attribute is having been on AI for a couple of months.

Seth T

March 29th, 2012
1:57 am

Hollie is slowly getting morphed-in to a singing prom queen with an older-than-she-is look.

If she doesn’t get a grip on where she is going soon, and demonstate some hot star qualities, she can forget about a run for the top 3. She has top 3 talent but is making some poor song choices and is dumbing-down her ability to be vibrant, demonstrative and attractive on stage.

I’m hoping she can snap-out-of-it soon, before the lower 2 boys move-up and past her while she is standing in one spot, singing an overdone Carrie Underwood song in a sparkly prom dress.

Cup of Joe

March 29th, 2012
2:07 am

Elise, Jessica and Skylar kicked all kinds of butt.

Hollie’s was rather underrated.

Wasn’t feeling Joshua and Colton.

Not really understanding the Phillip love, other than he’s on his way to becoming the next Gokey. *ugh!*

In an ideal world, either Deandre or Heejun should go.

eugene

March 29th, 2012
2:58 am

i really dont agree with you..i still find jessica’s performance the one to beat and still jessica is the girl to beat in this years competition…holly will soon be eliminated..trust me…!!!

Domanion

March 29th, 2012
3:54 am

Really? Do you like anyone? The one you liked best is the guy who can’t sing. I liked Phillip Phillips at first, but his narrow range and growling has become irritating. He’s clearly talented, but he sounded better singing with Colton and the other guy (I forget who it was). He should be the guy in a group who chimes in on the 2nd verse, everybody cheers because, actually, in small doses, he is really good; then backs out and lets the one with a musical range finish the song.

Ryan

March 29th, 2012
4:27 am

Phillip is my favorite, by far. But I don’t think he’ll win (prolly 3rd) elyse would win if she was younger (which is unfair) holly is boring (and I know this doesn’t really matter but she isn’t even american) Deandre’s voice isn’t my cup of tea at all, I don’t understand the judges liking him. Colton will have his album regardless, I also really enjoy his talent on the piano. Jessica did very poorly with an upbeat song, so until she pulls that off I’m not convinced. Skylar is okay but I don’t think she really gets it, I don’t feel it when she sings (isn’t that the point of country, telling stories) Joshua for me is a nightmare, it’s the fantasia nightmare all over.

Vast Wastrel

March 29th, 2012
4:41 am

Bad bout of insomnia tonight er this morning. Watched the performances using the DVR and reduced the 2 hours to a little more than 30 minutes since I wanted to hear what Stevie Nicks had to say. IMO the producers should allow the full song to be sung and see if they have a little endurance if Fox is going to milk this for 2 full hours. I again listened using my HiFi headphones which I highly recommend. IMO:

9. Deandre – There is such a thing as good falsetto. This was not. He soared it into dog wailing territory.
8. Colton – His tonal quality just doesn’t agree with me in addition when he is on a minor chord it just sounds off key not transitional.
7. Heejun – Better than last week but he would have been my pick to be voted off last week. I’m not sure it is possible for him to hold a note beyond a beat without sliding around.
6. Joshua – Had me liking it for a minute and a half. The last 30 seconds were all over the map and not in a good way. Waaaay over the top with the caterwauling. Agree 100% Rodney. Nilsson took this to #1 Worldwide and a Grammy if I’m not mistaken. You simply can’t label this a Mariah song.
5. Skylar – Quintessential Honky Tonk girl and whether you like twang or not she is a presence on the stage and works it better than most. She is a one trick pony however.
4. Phillip – Love the rockers and maybe he made this just look too easy. I’m sure he is safe but he needs to stretch it more on future shows.
3. Jessica – Toned it down and didn’t over sing as much this week. She has the pipes to make it an A+ every week if she would just sing it straight, with less vibrato and a flourish only when the song calls for it.
2. Hollie – She ain’t Carrie but for her age and small frame that is still a great big voice. It took guts to do this one and I think she pulled it off.
1. Elise – Props for doing Led Zep right. She does rough real well. Deserved the pimp spot with this. Would have been an A+ but she didn’t quite stick the landing. Of course Plant had 5+ minutes to build to the end, she only had 2.

I hit FF after each performance but if there were 5 standing O’s then there were 4 too many. Elise was the only one deserving. Got to keep those ratings though even if it does result in mere cheerleaders for judges.

Highlander

March 29th, 2012
7:32 am

Let’s please get it straight once and for all n A Song For You, too, VW (and RoHo). Ray Charles, Donny Hathaway, Michael Buble’, Elliott Yamin, Christina Aguilera and many others have COVERED the song, but it’s a Leon Russell tune. Penned and originally recorded by him! Give the original a listen.

Highlander

March 29th, 2012
7:33 am

Make that “on” A Song For You…

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
7:52 am

Morning!

First half of the show was a snooze-fest. Second half gradually improved. 3 standouts for me:

1. Elise sang a pure rocker song and pulled it off. Never would have believed it. I thought she was all soft jazzy. I hope this was the performance that opened a lot of people’s eyes to the fact that she’s a talented singer.

2. Phil. I get the Dave Matthews comparisons(as in their styles are similar) but Phil is no more an imitation of Dave than Jessica or Hollie are an imitation of Celine.

3. Jessica just has a wonderful voice. This performance was not one of my favorites and her vibrato was so out of control that, at one point, I thought there might have been a small earthquake in LA but her voice is hard to deny

Bill G.

March 29th, 2012
8:02 am

The original version of “Without You” was written by member of the 60’s band “Badfinger”. The hit version of their song was performed by Harry Nillson in 1970 or 1971. Joshua’s version was terrible. As Randy would say, “Let’s Get Real Here”.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
8:03 am

And that brings me to a point I have been wanting to make for awhile.

Idol is really not so much about the voice as it is about the singing. Ray Charles didn’t have much of a voice but wow!, the guy could sing. Sometimes how a song is interpreted, how it is felt, how its emotions are transferred from the singer to the listener is way more important than how good the voice is.

Don’t get me wrong, a good voice helps a lot but it isn’t always necessary.

Jessica has a good voice and mostly she also a good singer. But sometimes I feel like she overplays her hand. She emotes too much.

Elise started out on totally the wrong foot with a theme that she hated and it showed. The last 2 weeks, however, Elise has proven that she’s a singer. Her voice is good, sure, not nearly as good as Jessica’s but she feels real on stage while Jessica has a slightly contrived feel.

commoncents

March 29th, 2012
8:30 am

Brackensack must go! His voice is awful… and if he stays, he must get a haircut!

I don’t get why so many people like jessica. She doesn’t sound original, and that vibrato (sp?) is annoying, but the only thing she can do.

Also, skylar got some bad ratings, but I thought she nailed it! The song was good and I feel like she believed what she was singing, moreso than a lot of the others. Colton was also good and he may be pulling a lot of the tweenage votes

Donna

March 29th, 2012
8:35 am

I am starting to really love Elise. Absolutely loved her performances last night. And I’m not surprised that Stevie Nicks enjoyed singing with her. She sounds so much like Christine McVie, Stevie’s counterpart in Fleetwood Mac. Elise is an exciting singer.

Jessica used to be my favorite, but last night’s performance was a little boring. Same goes for Colton’s, who also used to be my favorite.

I still think Heejun’s voice is sexy.

Phil was better this week. Didn’t sound as much like a braying, constipated cow. Actually carried a tune.

And I prefer that singers don’t dance or prance around while they sing. To me, it takes away from the emotional impact of the song. And I absolutely hate when they reach down into the audience while they’re singing. Talk about breaking character…!

Sam-A

March 29th, 2012
8:39 am

Sure was a roller coaster of dreadful/really good! My opinions, before I read everyone else’s:

DeAndre: The singular worst performance ever on Idol (incl the Fster 3rd season). I could feel my crystal cracking in the china cabinet. I put my hands over the pup’s ears, then took her from the room.

Joshua: OMG – that was dreadful. Nilsson must be screaming in his grave over the ruination of his lovely song! Joshua just can’t resist adding another syllable to the end of each word – for me this is the worst sin of all in singing!

Skyler: C’mon baby, stomp/shout/stomp/shout – If they’d let her perform in an oak barrel filled with grapes, they’d have a reasonable amount of wine by the end of the song.

No real problems with the rest of them – pretty good show excluding the above.

Colton – didn’t know or like the song. Not his best for me. Too many vocal changes, high, low, soft, strong – I was confused where the song was going. But still ok

Philx2 – Continue to be amazed that I seem to be becoming a fan. Really like him last night. I didn’t know the song, but liked it. How is this happening? He’s now in my top 3-4.

Hollie – I do not like that song, but loved her performance. She has such a pure, lovely voice, and is good in the stage performance aspect. My fave to win.

Jessica – great voice, but I just don’t think she’s as great as a lot of other do. STill, at this point my #2.

Heejun – Sorry, I do like him. Really smooth, sweet voice, and I love his nutty personality.

Elise – pretty good last night. Took guts, and she did an ok job on it.

I missed Erica – really liked her.

Please, powers that be, let it be DeAndre, and failing that, Joshua – my ears are still aching over their performances!

desitny

March 29th, 2012
8:40 am

Wow, Jessica Elise and Heejun were ahmazing..

This is the first time I like Elise
Jessica was sick!! shes only 16?? stellar..
Heejun – his best performance so far..

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
8:43 am

Sam: If they’d let her perform in an oak barrel filled with grapes, they’d have a reasonable amount of wine by the end of the song.

LOL!!!

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
8:48 am

Re Heejun. His voice is ok. Last night he did a pretty good job. But, he should be out sometime in the next 3 weeks.

First, we have to get rid of Deandre. Seriously, at one point I had to cover my ears because I was afraid they’d bleed.

Sam-A

March 29th, 2012
8:50 am

JT: “I don’t get giving any credit to the “standing O’s”. These clowns would give a standing ovation to the color taupe” HOW TRUE! Loved it.

Rickster

March 29th, 2012
8:50 am

Rickster’s Rankings

1. Elise: Proves that Ann & Nancy Wilson (Heart) weren’t an aberration. Women ROCK!

2. Phillip: How can he sound so angry but still have a smile on his face?

3. Colton: Colton’s a GCB (Good Christian Boy) who is growing on me.

4. Hollie: Nobody can do Carrie like Carrie does Carrie. Plus… they left out the verse where the car goes spinning out of control – prompting the whole “Jesus, Take the wheel.”

5. Heejun: In the words of Randy Jackson…. “whhaaAAAAAAt?” Actually good. But almost sings with a lisp – and drops the ‘s’ at the end of word.

6. Skylar: Would have picked “Famous in a Small Town” – but it’s hard to compare to Miranda.

7. Jessica: If this was an improvement over the original, I’m glad I’ve never heard the original

8. Joshua: His performance brought tears to my eyes…. It was that painful.

9. Deandre: FFd through 95% of it until I saw the judges’ standing o. Went back to listen to it – and still FFd through it. I don’t get it.

Prediction: If Heejun doesn’t go home – someone gets saved tonight.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
8:52 am

And Joshua is going to gospel-up everything from now on. It’s how he gets good feedback. Unfortunately for a guy with a good voice and who is clearly a singer, his steadfast “my way or the highway” attitude, resulting in his refusal to change it up just a bit, will not win the competition for him.

I think the same may go for Philx2. To me, this kid is exceptionally talented with a real musicians view of music. But his detractors are serious about not liking him and that will hurt him for the long haul.

Sam-A

March 29th, 2012
8:54 am

Thanks Highlander for giving the props to leon Russell, where they belong. So tired of people giving credit for songs to a johnny come lately rather than the true artist.

Homer the Brave

March 29th, 2012
9:03 am

Hopefully Heejun or DeAndre goes, but we all know DeAndre at least won’t because he’s got another week or two of the “little girl” vote because of the hair. Elise was awsome, Phil is great, and Skylar is just darn cute!

lharley

March 29th, 2012
9:04 am

Normally I don’t comment on message boards, but today I have to speak up on behalf of Deandre (American Idol). The song he sang last night was originally sang by an extremely talented R&B artist Eric Benet. I understand that some music genres aren’t for everyone, however, don’t hate on Deandre’s performance of “Sometimes I Cry” until you have listened to the original version and thus did a comparison. While some may not have appreciated Deandre’s efforts, he did a MAGNIFICENT rendition of the original (Eric Benet sang the original version brilliantly in falsetto). So before you discount someone’s performance based on your personal likes and dislikes, remember that American Idol and other shows like it are competitions and contestants should be judged on their overall performance whether we, the viewing audience, likes, knows, or ever heard of their song choices. People should really keep things in perspective when judging or should I say mis-judging others so harshly.

This is the problem with all of these competition shows that leave the judging up to America. People don’t judge based on the actual performances, people judge based on how someone looks or if they like their song choice. The viewing audience is literally holding someone’s dreams in their hands, I would ask that people start to really pick more wisely and take ALL factors into consideration when making their selections. Try putting yourself in their positions, and then ask yourself if given the same opportunity, if you would want people to vote you off after having an outstanding performance just because they never heard your song choice before or couldn’t appreciate how you performed the song when you and the judges (who obviously knew the song), thought you performed it extremely well? I’m sure someone will say yes, but chances are you would be lying.

America does not vote fairly or accurately which is the very reason why most of these competition shows end up selecting an artist with mediocre talent to represent America. When you use silly criteria to make a judgement call, you not only do yourself, but everyone involved with the show a huge disservice!

These are my opinions and I apologize for the long post, but I needed to vent. I will not be commenting to anyone’s replies, but you are certainly free to respond.

Breezy

March 29th, 2012
9:07 am

The show was ok last night for me, slightly boring on parts. I must admit, I flipped the channel during much of it. Phillip is still very entertaining. Ellise did better, but I am with Rodney on this “It was good but I simply don’t like her enough to care that much.” I don’t know where the 5 standing ovation came from.

idol is on

March 29th, 2012
9:08 am

For all of the people who said Deandre did a terrible job…..you are only saying that because you are not familiar with the artist Eric Benet. For all of us who are up on all types of music..we all know he nailed that song and was 1 of the best. Joshua came in 1st.

idol is on

March 29th, 2012
9:14 am

@Deirdre..why should Joshua change it up sometime. He is representing who he is in God and I love it. I appreciate a person who is not ashamed of praising our God. Colton is a man with the same spirit and he recognoizes to whom his gift comes from also. I love a young person whos’ not afraid to honor God.

Sam-A

March 29th, 2012
9:15 am

Iharley: people vote for whose voice they actually like, and who they think did a great job. I can’t see where anyone could possibly think anything DeAndre has done on Idol is good, or even listenable! It hurts my ears, and obviously a lot of other people agree.

Why should anyone vote for a performer whose voice they abhor because they did it comparative to the original singer (Eric Benet, the wife beating cheater, at least by Hallie Berry)

Sam-A

March 29th, 2012
9:16 am

A bad performance copy of an obviously also bad performance, does not equal a good performance.

idol is on

March 29th, 2012
9:18 am

again @Deirdre ..sometimes you make some worth listening to comments, but lately you have been so out of place. What was wrong with Deandre…you didn’t know the song or the artist and that’s where your ignorance comes from. He ripped that song and I am sure Eric Benet (the artist and please you tube him so you can see what I mean)would be so happy to hear this young man sing his song like he did. Please do your research why you are covering up your ears maam. Also, are you jealous of this young man good looks and beautiful hair. Don’t hate Deirdre!!

idol is on

March 29th, 2012
9:21 am

@Sam A…OBVIOUSLY alot of people likes Deandre’s voice because he made it to the top10 and he is still a contestant on American Idol. Some people can’t appreciate what they don’t have a clue about.

Mercedes S.

March 29th, 2012
9:21 am

Never knew Eric Benet was an “artist” – always saw him as one of Halle Berry’s unwise choices of men…
Commoncents, re Jessica “She doesn’t sound original”… this is my problem with the “tiny songstress”. She’s good at mimicking other performers, but I don’t feel there’s a “there” there.

Someone brought a “she’s not even American”charge against Hollie… how many non-American singers haven’t we admired on Idol! Anyone keeping track?

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
9:24 am

iharley…Eric Benet’s version of this song was excellent. Some of the notes Deandre hit while singing it were out of this world…as in foreign, alien.

Rickster

March 29th, 2012
9:28 am

lharley and idol is on – please take the worn, tired and woefully overused “hate” thing somewhere else.

Just because we don’t like a person’s voice doesn’t mean we hate them. Just because you like Deandre doesn’t mean you hate the other contestants.

Whether we knew Deandre’s song is irrelevant.

I’d never heard the song Colton or Phillip sang. I liked their performaces. I knew the songs Heejun and Joshua sang. I liked Heejun’s – didn’t like Joshua’s.

You like what you like. We like what we like. It’s that simple. It’s not a matter of “hate” – it’s a matter of personal taste.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
9:29 am

@idol is on…I know BOTH the song and the artist. Don’t make assumptions about who I am. I did NOT like Deandre’s version which, imo, was off-key during the second half. He started well and I thought he might be successful but I was wrong.

As for Joshua…I like Joshua, I really do but he has an attitude about songs that are out of his comfort zone that says he isn’t willing to even try. He has to be willing to give his all with every song even when it is an artist he doesn’t like(Billy Joel, in this case) He can’t win if he doesn’t try.

Sam-A

March 29th, 2012
9:29 am

“idol is on”: Sweety, first of all Deirdre isn’t actually “ignorant” re Idol, nor is she a “hater” other than of really bad performances, ie DeAndre every time he opens his mouth.

And, he has a cute face, I’ll give you that, but that hair is dreadful. He’d actually be attractive if he had a decent hair cut. And two women “of an age” are most definitely NOT jealous of this untalented, but seemingly sweet, kid! Trust me there.

Mercedes: I too get a little ticked with the “not American” crap. If you make your home here and live your life here, you are most certainly eligible and welcome to be on Idol! Why in the world would you have to be born here to do so???

DuRyteMan

March 29th, 2012
9:29 am

My observatiion after reading so many comments: Most of the commentors are white AI voters who relish rock, metal, pop or country and have no real understanding of R&B (and the gift of a high and controlled falsetto…which none of the other contestants can do, save Deandre), and none are considering marketability as durable stage performers. IMO… only (with aggresive marketing/producing) Deanndre (looks, voice and learned stage presence), Skylar (energetic *ugh*…country), and Colton (cause the white majority still love metal, rock and roll and ) could “eventually” fill a small arena. If it were just about buying their CD’s….they would all succeed, but if it comes down to singing AND performing….we would only see a few of them 10 years from now…and phillip, hollie, Elise, Joshua, Heejun nor Jessica (the Business would gobble her up)….would still be around.

Sam-A

March 29th, 2012
9:44 am

If I want to hear high, falsetto singing, I’ll go to the opera, where it belongs. I don’t really need “an understanding” of this kid’s voice – I abhor it. Would hate it in a woman/girl, but find it totally obnoxious and unforgiveable in a man/boy. Harsh on the ears!

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
9:45 am

@DuRyteMan…I appreciate R&b and a controlled falsetto(Eric Benet’s for example) I do NOT appreciate what Deandre did to the second half of his song. It was off-key. WAY off-key.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
9:48 am

Sometimes, and I’m guilty of this, too, we want a favorite to be good and, if the song starts out ok, then our hearing goes wacko and we think they are good for the whole song. Deandre’s version of Eric Benet’s song was bad! Period. To my ears, it hurt. Eric Benet’s version never hurt my ears. Deandre’s version did.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
9:51 am

So y’all can go ahead and assume that I’m too stupid to know what I was listening to but what I hear from you is a desire to support your favorite no matter what!

I am speaking the truth as I see it. You are speaking the truth as you see it. We are allowed to disagree without the namecalling!

Breezy

March 29th, 2012
9:54 am

Uh, what? Some of these young people are marketable, and as always, music is subjective, and relegated to what each one one prefer. Some whom, I admit admire their voices, still probably would not buy their music. To me, it is just a show I enjoy watching and for the most part wish all the contestants well in their music world.

RxDawg

March 29th, 2012
9:56 am

R&B has no melodic purpose. I think I’d rather listen to death metal all day then R&B.

Gary

March 29th, 2012
9:57 am

I guess you werent watching the same show I was, because I thought they all put on their best show so far, even Heejun who up to now I have despised and wondered how he made it this far. The one disappointment for me was Joshua who was my early favorite to win it all. He did an admiral job on Without You but why sing a song that already has not one but two classic performances ( and you young pups are missing an inspirational treat if you have never heard the original Harry Nilsson version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAX1rkdzUH4) There is no way to top either and you only invite negative comparisons. Another song choice would have been a smarter bet.

Rickster

March 29th, 2012
10:01 am

Actually… Celine Dion did a great version of “Without You” as well. But the original is the best – filled with angst, hurt, loss and incredible emotion. Everything Joshua’s wasn’t.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
10:02 am

Agree, Gary.

Alex

March 29th, 2012
10:04 am

Can we make a rule for next year saying songs from the following artists CANNOT be used:

Michael Jackson
Mariah Carey
Whitney Houston
Carrie Underwood
Kellie Clarkson
Celine Dion

Contestants NEVER nail songs by these artists and they get skewered by the judges.

Alex

March 29th, 2012
10:06 am

Oh yeah, throw Madonna in the mix. Not that she has that great of a voice, but her relevance is waaaaaay two decades ago.

Nana

March 29th, 2012
10:08 am

Morning……

Last night was NOT the best idol performances that I have seen, but not quiet the worse either. I don’t think that any of them deserved the standing O, not even Elise. DeAndre, not much to say here, except that he was just plain awful.

I thought Skylar did a very good job of Gunpowder and Lead. She is a mini Miranda Lambert even with the stomping and moving around the stage. That is exactly what ML does in her performances, if you have ever seen her perform. Skylar isn’t much younger that ML was when she was on Nashville Star. People who watched NS said that Miranda would never make it in country music, but by doggies, she has and made it big!!!!!! I know that some here doesn’t care for cm, and always seem to put down the country singers, but country is a very large revenue and there is always room for one more.

It seems like no matter what Hollie sings, the judges always come down hard on her. It’s so easy to see who they favor, and JLo is just plain silly on how she responds to the male singers. I will give JLo credit last night, she didn’t say Goosies the first time. At least I didn’t hear her if she did.

My choice to go home is: DeAndre or Heejun.

Pitchy

March 29th, 2012
10:08 am

Good morning.

First, let me say this, Jenny, you are a fool, but thanks for the laugh first thing this morning with you listening to DeAndre and thinking your cat got it’s tail stuck in the door. Straight up comedy.

DeAndre sang a very, very difficult song. Eric Benet would have been PROUD of his rendition. If anyone could pull that song off with all the high notes, it is DeAndre and he delivered. Although I initially liked his hair, time to do something with that head of sheep hair.

Secondly, Sam-A, I love the color Taupe and it deserves a Standing O simply because a Taupe pump goes with just about any outfit Let’s raise our glasses to the color TAUPE!

Next, the judges are getting on my last nerve. I can only imagine the hurt Jessica felt when they praised her singing, but gave just about everyone a freaking standing O, but not her! To me that sent a negative ripple effect to the viewers. Subliminally, I feel they are blacklisting her while praising her at the same time. Yeah, weird, but it’s how I feel.

Loved Philip2X. That was a great performance.

I even liked Elise’s performance, although I think she might have hurt vocals on one of those high pitched notes (lol). Seriously, she did very well…

Pitchy

March 29th, 2012
10:13 am

It hasn’t been easy getting back in…let’s see if I’m still in???

Rickster

March 29th, 2012
10:14 am

Archie starts his mission! (God bless him for that)

http://www.eonline.com/news/american_idols_david_archuleta_starts/304815

Atlanta Native

March 29th, 2012
10:15 am

Vast, I agree with your detailed assessment totally! You give props to Hollie and Skylar where others do not. Sylar is an exciting performer and a joy to watch with a great voice, and Hollie gets way too much criticism from the judges and I don’t know why, as she has a gorgeous voice and IMO better than Jessica’s, who over-sings and over-vibratos time and again, and when she over-does it her voice simply grates. She’d be great on Broadway, whereas Hollie is more operatic (and in such a small package. Wow.) And yes, Elise killed on Zeppelin but her voice, overall, never cut it for me; kinda too raspy and not pretty to listen to. Would do well at upbeat Bar Mitzvah parties and in an opener band for other groups. And Phillips, yeah, he is always interesting to watch but I’d like to see him change up the grit to show his softer more beautiful side (aside from his great looks!!!).

plow

March 29th, 2012
10:19 am

Ho, you suck at writing and judging.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
10:19 am

Pitchy, obviously can’t agree with you on Deandre but I think the judges feel that Jessica has all the fans she needs. I would bet that she is close to first place in the voting. That may be why they didn’t feel the need to “help” As a matter of fact, if you note all the standing o’s, most of them were for singers who might need a boost.

plow

March 29th, 2012
10:19 am

and a racist

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
10:22 am

Hollie has a lovely voice, no doubt about it. My problem with her is that she’s dull, and somewhat unemotional. Disappointing is what I’d call her most recent performances.

G

March 29th, 2012
10:22 am

@D. As usual, you have so much to comment on and there’s so little time. LOL! I’ll try to keep it brief. I read your earlier comments making reference to Ray Charles’ voice and how it’s not always about how talented a vocalist a person needs to be in order to be a top performer. I think your entire blog piece was aimed at protecting one of your favs (and my worst) lack of vocal talent…… Phil, aka PP.

My take on PP? I think he’s a talented musician, but struggles with vocals. He uses a lot of tricks, growls and screams to get through, and apparently the mainstream loves it. What’s also apparent, is that Idol mainstream loves all WGWG (white guy with a guitar). Case in point: If Idol selected Off-key Lee, they will accept anybody that’s a WGWG. PP is just a product of the mainstream trend.

Also, I wouldn’t dare compare this extra regular performer with the great Dave Mathews. Are you guys serious?! If his aim is to portray himself as a protege of Dave Matthews, then PP’s effort is simply……”pp”.

@DuRyteMan. A lot of your comments are on point.

Rickster

March 29th, 2012
10:22 am

Here’s another Deandre “hater” who happens to write for CBSNews.com

“Brackensick tried very hard. His voice searched orbits for higher tones. But his falsetto is sometimes simply false, leaving eyes narrowing, rather than ears widening.”

Pitchy

March 29th, 2012
10:24 am

@Deirdre – can’t agree with me on DeAndre in what context? He sang THAT particular song well. Have you heard the original??

I was thinking along the lines that the judges may feel Jessica may have enough fans already as well. However, that’s not their job to show her less favor simply because she’s popular. They were wrong last night. Some of those that got O’s (well, standing ones that is), didn’t deserve one!!

Sam-A

March 29th, 2012
10:25 am

JLo did croon and wallow in crap over the worst singers last night, especially with DeAndre (”people, pick up the phones and vote for him” – vomit!) – so are they saying they would like the better singers (and that’s everyone save DeAndre and Jacob IMO) to go home first? Don’t get her silly stuff.

And Nana, yay – no goosies at all – maybe someone told her how stupid that makes her look.

Frank

March 29th, 2012
10:27 am

A Standing O for Deandre? Really????? That may have been the worst top 10 song I ever heard on Idol, this years groups and the judges suck, no more Idol for me.

Joe Crocker

March 29th, 2012
10:30 am

Deandre’s “singing” brought to mind a cat screeching cause soemone stomped on it’s tail!

Potski

March 29th, 2012
10:30 am

I think Jessica is way ahead of the competition. Her control is amazing. Aside from her and Phillip, everyone else sings mediocre. American Idol is trying their best to hype the other singers to keep it interesting, but talent wise, Jessica and Phillip stand out.

Sam-A

March 29th, 2012
10:31 am

Pitchy, we have to part here. DeAndre actually hurt my ears last night. he sounded like two cats in heat screetching at each other. It’s beyond my imagination (and I have a pretty good one) to understand how anyone could interpret his performance as “good”. It was extremelly unpleasant to hear. And it doesn’t matter at all about what the Benet character’s performance sounded like (which I’m guessing I’d also hate if it was a single iota like that thing last night), we weren’t listening to him, only to DeAndre – just a wholly painful experience. And shame he’s such a poor singer because he has a really cute face (hate the hair, but I think you kinda agree about that), and seems to be a very sweet young man. I’d really like to see him with a good voice, since I have to see him on the show, but it hasn’t/won’t happen.

Alex

March 29th, 2012
10:33 am

Anyone else having trouble getting through today?

Pitchy

March 29th, 2012
10:39 am

“And it doesn’t matter at all about what the Benet character’s performance sounded like (which I’m guessing I’d also hate if it was a single iota like that…” – And that’s the point, Sam-A. He sang the song the way the song was meant to be sung. You wouldn’t like the original so of course you wouldn’t like his version.

Now, how many hear are NOT comparing the original songs to how the Idols are performing them, THEN adding how they are actually singing the song? My point is how the original song is sung DEEPLY reflects on how the Idols are performing it. Not everyone can or should change the original tempo of the song and get away with it like Jessica did last week.

Pitchy

March 29th, 2012
10:52 am

@Alex – I have trouble everyday. Try going through Google Chrome.

G

March 29th, 2012
10:57 am

My top performers of the night:

1.Jessica – This was an okay performance for me, but she’s just that good. No idol vocalist is on her level. She’s simply the best I’ve seen on Idol in years.

2.Elise – Quite evident she’s performed this song countless times before. Her performance is where Phil aspires to be. Great job!

3.Joshua – He just pulled off a song that I thought was going to be a disaster. He is who he is…..another talented vocalist that has no chance of winning. Great job last night.

4.Heejun – You can’t just sing a Donny Hathoway song, you have to connect with it. Heejun felt the song and it came through. Yeah, his enunciation was a bit weak, but he handled that song with confidence. Great job!

5.DeAndre – Difficult song to perform, and those who have heard the original know what I mean. This was right down his alley, and he was actually decent IMO. If you didn’t like Deandre’s performance, you probably wouldn’t care for the original either. Be real about it. Like I always say, the guy can sing, but he needs training to reach his full potential. Good job.

Pitchy

March 29th, 2012
10:59 am

3.Joshua – He just pulled off a song that I thought was going to be a disaster. He is who he is…..another talented vocalist that has no chance of winning. Great job last night.

YEP!

G

March 29th, 2012
11:06 am

As stated above, my top performers last night were Jessica, Elise, and Joshua. My take on everybody else:

Hollie – Forgettable performance. I’m tired of her ballads, and the tempo needs to pick up. She’s slipping slowly into obscurity. Good vocalist, but severely lacks a personality. This will haunt her in the near future. Decent job.

Colton – AKA Cricket [legs] was forgettable last night too. He was better in the group performance. You could actually tell he was a much better singer than Phil (not hard to do).

Phil – His enunciation was bad. His voice clarity was awful. His inconsonance was apparent in the group performance. He moves as though he suffers from incontinence. Best part of his performance is that it was an up-tempo song. I can sub this guy for any bar singer in Atlanta and Idol mainstream will vote for him regardless. His success is based on the mainstream’s love for WGWG. What can I say?

Skylar – She’s steadily declining. Her phrasing is suffering, she’s not controlling her breathing during songs, and her weaknesses are being exposed every week. She used to be one of my favorites. How disappointing.

Woodpappy

March 29th, 2012
11:07 am

Ok, pacman has eaten my last 2 entries….I give up

Bill

March 29th, 2012
11:10 am

My opinion (only valuable to me, I know)

Deandre: sick, whiney, I fast forward when he is on
Colton: not quite as bad as Deandre, but almost
HeeJun: korny, boring – pls get him out of there
Joshua: better than HeeJun – but worse than everyone else – he is too screechy
Hollie: she can do it – she just needs the right song and coaching – she is a little too timid
Skylar: fascinating to watch, I love that Southern Rocker girl style
Jessica: always good – but not great last night – she is a little boring
Philip: always good, original, and consistent – but maybe too consistent
Elise: was the best last night, – I sure do wish she would sing “Stairway to Heaven”

Woodpappy

March 29th, 2012
11:12 am

Now I know what it is…Joe Co&ker’s name can’t be written as it is spelled, but he too Dierdre has a strange voice but can sure sing! And Sam-A…one of the best comments I have read in a long time about stomping and the grape barrel. LOL

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
11:15 am

Wow. dump on Deirdre Day! LOL!

Yes, Pitchy I agree that the judges’ job is not to boost the down-trodden. I wasn’t defending them, just saying that the standing o’s seemed to have an ulterior motive.

As for Eric Benet’s version, I have already stated that I know it and like it. IMO, Deandre’s version was a terrible, off-key imitation. My opinion, nothing more.

And G…that’s for the psycho-analysis but it’s faulty considering that I was thinking of Elise when I talked about singers vs voices.

skeeter

March 29th, 2012
11:19 am

I promise you, last night was the only time I have watched AI in about three years. Guess what, the guy DeAndre was singing. My wife was in the bathroom doing her hair and she came out to see who this kid was and see smiled. I didn’t know who song he sang and didn’t care but his voice took me back to the late 60’s or early 70’s. Sorta reminded me of Stylists, Blue Magic??, or Phillip Bailey w/ EWF. Not at their level, but reminded me of them.

I also knew, the vast majority of the bloggers on here didn’t like this type of music. So, I checked in and wasn’t disappointed.

Rickster

March 29th, 2012
11:21 am

Amazing that all the people calling us Deandre “haters” are “hating” on her queeness!

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
11:25 am

Wp, yes Joe is another singer as opposed to a voice.

The argument for most people is that Idol picks the best singer. All I’m saying is sometimes the best singer isn’t the one with the best voice.

Ex. Jordin Sparks had the best voice but Melinda Doolittle was the best singer(again, my opinion, not some edict from the gods) Yes, obviously Jordin was more marketable and, again, imo, has become a really good singer since Idol.

To me, this year, Jessica has the best voice but Elise is a better singer. Doesn’t mean I think Elise should win but it DOES mean I think she deserves a chance.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
11:28 am

@skeeter- Not at their level, but reminded me of them. And that’s my whole point.

Pitchy

March 29th, 2012
11:31 am

@Deirdre – I didn’t take it you were defending them. I was piggybacking on your comment. Well, I thought I was.

Yes, the blog machine doesn’t like the word pea “co*ck.

JTesla

March 29th, 2012
11:33 am

Rabid fan base like Clay and Adam: check
Is on American Idol: check

Therefore: DeAndre is a shoe in for 2nd place. Hate all you want hating haters of haterville, but DeAndre is in it to come close to winning, but fall short. Oh and remember who inflicted DeAndre on us, the judges all loved him as evidenced by the standing ovation that they gave to everyone last night. So expect him to be saved, because like Keanu Reeves, he is the one.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
11:35 am

Sorry Pitchy…it’s just been that kind of day.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
11:36 am

LOL, JT

Pitchy

March 29th, 2012
11:38 am

@JTesla – remember, everyone did NOT get a standing O.

Rickster

March 29th, 2012
11:47 am

Elise not withstanding – the ones that didn’t get the Standing O were by and large the ones I liked the best. And Elise’s Standing O was delayed & begrudgingly given.

Pitchy

March 29th, 2012
11:49 am

@Rickster – looked like STyler didn’t want to stand at all. If it wasn’t for JLo getting up, he would have remained sitting.

JTesla

March 29th, 2012
11:50 am

True Pitchy, but I have less respect for the clowns than I do for DeAndre. DeAndre seems like he’s an ok kid, I just don’t like his singing. At all. Yes, I’m a hater, of the singing. The judges however are a joke, and have gone back to their glowing reviews that add nothing to the show.

G

March 29th, 2012
11:54 am

hhmmm@JT. I can see that. I can see Deandre carrying a similar fan base as Adam and Clay. That’s as far as I’m going with it. If your theory is correct, then it’s Deandre vs …….I guess Phil. I would vote for Deandre over Phil 10 out of 10 times.

Pitchy

March 29th, 2012
11:55 am

I WHOLEHEARTEDLY AGREE, JTESLA….THE JUDGES LOOK F O O L I S H and make us not take the show seriously anymore!!!!!

Rickster

March 29th, 2012
12:02 pm

It seems, “for me” that STyler hasn’t been all there (mentally, at least) the past 2-3 weeks.

RxDawg

March 29th, 2012
12:14 pm

“but DeAndre is in it to come close to winning,”

Nope. Not even close. he’ll be gone within 3 weeks.

I am back

March 29th, 2012
12:16 pm

I see where this is headed. Jessica is head and shoulders above the rest of the group in ability, however this is a talented group. The judges are going to have to use their save for the week she will be voted off because the audience is going to assume she is safe just on her ability and vote for their favorite. I believe the final two will be eventually be Jessica and Hollie with a female buildup of the Ruebin and Clay finale. Jessica will win but Hollie will be the bigger star, she has the look to pick up the Hannah Montana, Brittany Spears crowd which equals $$$. I do not see Jessica as a huge selling artist although she can sing better than anyone else. I think her issue is that she sings everyone else’s songs so well that we have yet to figure out what is her own style and her own voice. I am rooting for her to win the whole thing.
My prediction for the final 5 in no particular order, Jessica, Hollie, Colton, DeAndre, and Phillip. (I am not feeling the whole Phillip fever of him being one of the best).

Sam-A

March 29th, 2012
12:16 pm

Rx: Promise???

MyPatootie

March 29th, 2012
12:19 pm

Someone mentioned that Colton was known to them as “Cricket” due to his toothpick legs. I had already earlier made a comment about Jessica and hers from the knees down, saying she should wear pants or long dresses. Now I’m thinking if you put Jessica standing in front of Colton and took a shot from the knees down, it would look like a baby giraffe! BTW what is it with Leesburg, GA (Phillp’s hometown)? Need to check the water there and distribute it nationally. That’s where Luke Bryan is from, one of country’s newer male stars. And also Buster Posey, the SF Giants catcher who I think was the MVP in the World Series two years ago. There’s somebody else that’s well-known from there and can’t think of who it is right now. That makes me proud to be a GA boy, born and raised about 75 miles from Leesburg, but now in SC.

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
12:26 pm

Sam: catching up on comments, and funny that both our pets left/were removed from the room during Deandresanjaya’s disaster.

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
12:29 pm

Oh, and even funnier that Patootie thought the cat had gotten his tail caught in the door again. I am still laughing about that one. Our poor animals, while that nightmare remains on the show.

Rickster

March 29th, 2012
12:41 pm

Season 8 champ Kris Allen (you know, Kris, the guy who actually won?) announces his new album title & release date:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-kris-allen-thank-you-camellia-305839

Rickster

March 29th, 2012
12:46 pm

And did it register with anyone else that one of the Fleetwood Mac songs they sang was one on which Christine McVie sang lead vocals?

Double Oreo

March 29th, 2012
12:49 pm

“Dump on Deirdre day.” hahaha!! Someone pass the Charmin please!

Cracker Jack

March 29th, 2012
12:52 pm

Jessica is getting boring. After that Whitney Houston song, she found she has success in singing iconic slow songs. Now that seems to be her crutch to win. If she doesn’t change it up, she’ll be in danger of going because we need to see some versatility there. And so far? Nah.

Pitchy

March 29th, 2012
1:04 pm

@Double Oreo – pass the Charmin…that is very funny to me.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
1:08 pm

LOL!

Didn’t mean it quite that way but hey…whatever fits!

Carly

March 29th, 2012
1:14 pm

I clearly see why some of the comments said Phil is trying to rip off Dave Matthews. Check out his “Tripping Billies” and “Ants Marching” stage performances and then look at the photo of Phil at the top of this blog. He stands and holds the guitar like Dave but very much lacks Dave’s range and stage command. I absolutely believe he is trying to channel Dave Matthews. And he knows with the success in Idol Performers such as Lee DeWyze, Crystal Bowersox and Kris Allen, Phil knows he audience LIKES that kind of performer. I compensates for his so-so voice/range by growling through half the lyrics.

G

March 29th, 2012
1:37 pm

Carly, you are pretty much on point with Phil. But Dave Mathews? The closet Phil can come to Dave is playing air guitar.

Outside of Phil and Colton, I pretty much like this crop contestants. Sure I have my preferences, but I’m cool with any of those 7 (outside of Colton and Phil) winning it all. Like I said earlier, you can stick any local bar singer in Atlanta (with a guitar) in Phil’s place and get the same results.

Ryan

March 29th, 2012
1:38 pm

A Song for You is a freakin Leon Russell song.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
1:52 pm

Been there, done that Ryan but thanks for the input.

Mercedes S.

March 29th, 2012
2:03 pm

First, big thanks to Gary at 9:57 for link to Harry Nilsson’s “Without You”. Got stuck a while on Youtube, checked out Maria’s version which was way out in melisma-land, then looked at beginning of “Midnight Cowboy” with Harry singing “Everybody’s Talking”… and hey, there was Angie’s dad playing Joe Buck!

Later went to Barnes & Noble and ordered a cd of Nilsson’s “Best of”.

Mercedes S.

March 29th, 2012
2:05 pm

Second, Elise “would do well at upbeat Bar Bitzvah parties” – agree!

Alex, yes, I have problems posting too.
Agree with your 10:04 post about banning certain singers. Although I think Hollie pretty much nailed “Jesus Take the Wheel”.

Mercedes S.

March 29th, 2012
2:11 pm

Last, I have given up on good/well, but it really looks so much better if people can tell the difference between “here’ and “hear”, “then” and “than”… and the tenses go “sing/sang/sung”.

My fingers often type “shoe” when my brain means “show”, but that’s because I’m shoe obsessed.

Pitchy

March 29th, 2012
2:13 pm

???

Pitchy

March 29th, 2012
2:14 pm

Ok, I’m back in…

@Mercedes S, the judges didn’t think Hollie did well with “Jesus Take the Wheel.” What they need to do is replaced these 3 fickle judges with wax figures of them and let us enjoy the rest of the seaon.

Sam-A

March 29th, 2012
2:19 pm

Good idea Pitchster! Wax dummies would be infinately more interesting and on target than these clowns. The question is “Can Idol survive another season of this dreck judging”?

Sam-A

March 29th, 2012
2:20 pm

infinitely!

Pitchy

March 29th, 2012
2:27 pm

That seems to be the million dollar question. Can Idol survive. Apparently, the million dollars is still in the safe!!!

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
2:30 pm

With you, Pitchy and Sam! I re-watched Hollie’s Jesus Take the Wheel… it was just as great the second time! WHAT were they hearing? (well, Jennifer liked it, actually.)

And G, from 1:37 – you put into words my EXACT problem with Phil. You can stick any local bar singer in Atlanta (with a guitar) in Phil’s place and get the same results.

Well said my friend. THIS is why I would have such a problem with Phil winning.

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
2:33 pm

And Nutmeg said somewhere that she’s so tired of WGWGs winning. Me too.

I HATE knowing that just because a guy is cute and carries a guitar, his odds of winning are suddenly 50:1 over people who may have much greater talent. Is America really that dense?

Sam-A

March 29th, 2012
2:41 pm

I readily admit to knowing nothing about Dave Matthews – never seen him perform, don’t know any of his songs. Philx2 reminds me of Chris Martin of Coldplay. Cuter face, but similar and twinkly kind of personality like Chris M.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
2:51 pm

Nutmeg also said that Phil was good, really good. And I’ll stand by the poll results, which name my top 3 picks and my bottom three picks from last night. Since I don’t actually believe that people voted according to my picks, I guess I’m just in the majority….which also makes me mainstream(a dirty word to some, I know.)

Neg

March 29th, 2012
2:55 pm

Neg’s take:

1. Elise – Simply one of the greatest performances in Idol history. Incredible vocals, authenticity, intensity, looked great and demonstrated fearless stage presence. She flat killed it. Moving forward, Elise is the Idol for me this season. She’s The One.

2. Phillip – I see a lot of similarities between Elise and Phillip. He pours it all out into every song, is fearless, and has a strong, gritty vocal style. He lacks some range and versatility, but when in his wheelhouse he’s absolutely fantastic.

3. Heejun – Yes, I really, actually liked him tonight! I thought it was a moving performance, pitch-perfect vocal, and ideal song choice for him. Enjoyed seeing sincerity for once, too.

4. Skylar – Incredible fireball on stage. Love her personality and sass, but her vocals are somewhat limited to a single range.

5. Hollie – She’s a cupie doll with a powerhouse voice. Like hearing her belt out the chorus, but when she’s trying to deliver subtlety in the verses she stumbles a bit.

6. Jessica – A little pompous with the elaborate staging and production, but props for artsy interpretation. Her voice and authenticity come up a bit thin for me.

7. Joshua – I’m not feeling him, and haven’t since the beginning. He sounds the same on every song, and his tone annoys me.

8. Colton – Like Joshua, not feeling him and haven’t since the beginning. He sounds the same on every song and his tone annoys me.

9. DeAndre – Go away. Please, please, please go away.

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
2:58 pm

Still catching up… Hahaha, Pitchy, thank you for the comedy credit, but I was actually quoting from MyPatootie. It was his (her?) cat that was in question.

My own cat just looked bothered and left the room when Deandresanjaya sang…

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
3:00 pm

I must jump in to Deirdre’s defense here. She wasn’t hating… just simply stating her opinion, shared by MANY of us, that Deandre is not very good. He wasn’t actually voted into the top 12. He needed a wildcard to get there… and he has since been kept around by tweens who think he’s cute. I have not met one. single. adult. who likes him.

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
3:01 pm

That defense was from the earlier debate. I’m still playing catch-up.

Mercedes S.

March 29th, 2012
3:09 pm

Jenny @ 2:33 – yes, America IS that dense … in many respects

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
3:20 pm

Deirdre, I absolutely DO agree that Phil is very good, a talented musician. I’ve liked him fairly well from the beginning (though his recent constipated expressions are beginning to bother me.)

I just think Jessica and Hollie are both more talented, and “Phil”s are a dime a dozen. For that reason, I have a big problem with Phil winning. And I also have a problem because he’s yet another WGWG. I don’t object to that style, but I think Idol’s got a big issue with *only* WGWGs winning for the past 4 years, even when others are more talented.

Can America not see past a cute male? Really? Let’s take a look at the last 4 winners.

David Cook deserved his win.

Kris Allen, though talented, did *not*. Adam was far better.
 Off-Key Lee DEFINITELY did not. Everyone was far better. (and “cute” is debatable.)
 Scotty was just average. Lauren or Haley deserved the win more. Lauren clearly outsang him in the finals, but she still had no chance.
(and again, “cute” is debatable… only if you like Howdy Doody.)

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
3:21 pm

Thanks for trying Jenny but as someone said earlier, you might as well just get out the Charmin.

Neg…I’m all for your picks except for Heejun. He DID do a lot better but still not of the quality of some of the others. I like Jessica’s voice a lot more than her singing.

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
3:22 pm

Yes, Mercedes, they are… and it makes me sad.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
3:25 pm

But Jenny, Adam would STILL have been a WG.

I thought Haley deserved the win but, since she was not in the finals, the voters chose correctly, imo. Lauren wasn’t good enough for 2nd place imo.

As for Lee…..EVERYBODY that year was awful or, at least, inconsistent except Crystal who’s genre was not even close to mainstream. As much as I hate to say it, that left off-key Lee the most likely, if not even close to the best, choice.

Sam-A

March 29th, 2012
3:25 pm

A new thread up – getting ready for tonight.

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
3:26 pm

Well, D, someone also accused you of hating on Joshua, and at that point I had to respond…. earlier in the competition, I seem to remember you saying he had mad talent (or something like that) like Idol hadn’t seen in a long time. You were simply noting that his attitude has become not-so-good, as many of us also think.

I know to just get out the Charmin, but I also sometimes just have to get my two cents in.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
3:26 pm

whose! Sorry Mercedes!

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
3:27 pm

Not only that, Jenny but I STILL like Joshua. He is who he is. And because of that, he won’t win. But I still like his voice

Sam-A

March 29th, 2012
3:28 pm

We’re actually getting alittle “racist” here – I surely don’t mind a “WG” winning if he deserves, but for several years girls have waaaaay outsung the guys, yet never winning.

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
3:29 pm

Well, yes, that is true about Adam and I’ve thought of that before. I guess by WGWG I mean that style that Kris had. I don’t know really how to explain it better…. The polar opposite style from Adam….

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
3:30 pm

Thanks Rodney. I wasn’t sure where to post!

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
3:31 pm

Sam, exactly. And just for the record, I am using “WGWG” to describe a STYLE. Not the person’s race and gender. WGWG to me means that laid-back, guitar-strumming style.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
3:35 pm

So Crystal, if she had won, could also be labeled WGWG?

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
3:40 pm

The laid-back, guitar-strumming STYLE of singing didn’t deserve the win when Adam, Crystal, Lauren and Haley were all better.

Why couldn’t Crystal have won just because she wasn’t as mainstream? Everyone I knew thought she was far, far and away the best singer that season.

Deirdre… Why does the winner have to be mainstream? David Cook wasn’t as mainstream as David Archuleta (who, much to all of your certain dismay, I liked very well and voted for. ) They were both good and either of them deserved the win (since it couldn’t be Mike or Carly.)

And Haley should’ve won (well, Pia maybe should’ve won, but since she got booted…) but if Haley couldn’t win, Lauren should’ve. Both were far, far, FAR better than Alfred E. Neumann with his cheesy winks.

Seriously, I didn’t *hate* Scotty, but he got really old (plus he started just phoning it in, too.) Third place would’ve been about right for him,

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
3:41 pm

Seriously though, I don’t see much of a problem. The only one of this group who definitely should not have won is off-key Lee….and that’s just an opinion, too. There are lots of people who would argue in his favor.

Truth be told, whoever wins, wins. Doesn’t seem to make much difference in the whole fame thing at all.

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
3:42 pm

Hahahaha D! Well, since girl and guy both start with G, I guess so! But in her case, that *style* wouldn’t have been getting an undeserved win over *talent* (because there wasn’t any. )

Sam-A

March 29th, 2012
3:42 pm

I’d just like to see the best singer from the getgo win for a change. For me, Season 1 was the only time that ever happened. Not talking about the best of the leftovers, but the very best one all along.

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
3:47 pm

D, I guess where I’m seeing the problem is not just the WGWG style, but (sorry Sam) the fact that as Nutmeg mentioned earlier, a Y chromosome seems to be required to win Idol. So yeah, in spite of my above posts, maybe I *am* fussing about the gender bias.

For example, last year when there was a mass exodus of girls while much-less-talented cute boys stayed. And this year, when the first show landed 3 very good girls in the bottom 3 while the likes of Deandresanjaya stayed.

I don’t know. For me, something’s just off lately. Talent, voice, and singing/performance ability should rule the show… and it doesn’t.

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
3:48 pm

Yes, Sam… was typing & just saw your 3:42 post… but YES. That’s what all my rambling is getting at. The best singer from the get-go should win. The last time that happened (IMO) was Carrie.

G

March 29th, 2012
3:49 pm

The Voice vs American Idol singers:

Kim Yarbrough (power soul singer) vs Jessica
Jermaine Paul (gospel/r&b) vs Joshua
Erin Willette (country/blues) vs Skylar
Mathai vs Elise
Tony Vincent (rock) vs Colton
Chessa (pop) vs Hollie
Jesse Campbell/Jamar Rogers (r&b/neo-soul) vs Deandre
Pip vs Phil

The Voice singers I listed above are all better than Idol contestants (even Jessica). Kim Yarbrough has the experience over Jessica, and she devoirs younger singers. Jessica and Sera Hill would be a closer call.

This is why I like The Voice better than Idol. WGWGs don’t dominate and there is more variety. The mainstream for the Voice is a bit different than Idol.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
3:49 pm

I never said someone who is mainstream had to win…they are just more likely to win because more people will like their particular style. Crystal’s style was laid back guitar strummer but she was also very folksy which was mainstream back when I was in HS (sometime in the dark ages)

Last year it really didn’t matter who else was good. Scotty’s unique voice and country charm won over the voters. And I don’t believe he was JUST popular with the tweens.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
3:52 pm

BUT GUYS…..the “best singer” is a matter of taste. What you like, what I like and what G likes and anyone else on this blog are different. So whoever is the “best singer” to you ISN’T the “best singer” to someone else.

So no matter WHO wins, there’s going to be a big bunch of people unhappy with the outcome.

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
3:53 pm

D, that’s how my husband saw it with Scotty… he said America’s going to love their country boy, and he’s going to be hard to beat. *I* didn’t love their country boy… but that’s just me.

And as for Lee and Crystal… they both were WGWG’s, haha! But Lee, the lesser talent, won that duel because he was male. And THAT’s where I have the problem.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
3:54 pm

Just sayin’ Maybe we can’t always blame the results on tweens or females with crushes. Maybe there are just a lot more people who like someone ELSE more.

G

March 29th, 2012
3:57 pm

To me, WGWG in Idol terms refers to race, gender, and genre’/style. It is what it is. Idol rewards this category. Dave Mathews is one of my favorite WGWG. He’s actually really good. Phils’ problem is that HE CAN NOT SING, but Idol mainstream is giving him a pass; giving him credit for doing his own thing. LOL! Okay. Joshua and the other seven are doing their own thing too, but are criticized for it.

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
3:58 pm

D @3:52… yep! and therein lies the issue. I can’t understand why someone could possibly think Phil is a better singer than Jessica… while others can’t understand why I think Hollie is a better singer than Colton. None of us will ever agree exactly (yet we sure do have fun debating it! )

BUT I still say Idol overall has a problem. Until they fix the broken voting system, the cute boy will ALWAYS win, no matter who anyone thinks is the best singer.

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
4:00 pm

D @3:54… I don’t think so. See my comment directly above about the broken voting system. It’s due to the crushes. And the willingness of kids to vote for hours on end.

I would bet a million dollars that if we’d had fair voting, similar to DWTS, we would’ve had different winners for at least two of the past four years.

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
4:09 pm

Oh, and speaking of… I saw that Howdy Doody sings on tonight’s results show. Yippee.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
4:14 pm

First, I’m not so sure about the different winners. Yes, it’s possible that madly text-voting teens are monopolizing the voting but, to assume they don’t have taste in music is just not right…plus, these are the kids who are buying the music.

There was a huge difference between who the adults preferred, let’s say, in the Kris/Adam debate. Many people on this blog MUCH preferred Kris. Why? Well, let’s give Kris his due. The kid started as a total underdog and worked his way to the finals with solid and excellent performances. I still think his interpretation of Ain’t No Sunshine is one of the best I’ve ever heard.

In the meantime, Adam(who I loved and voted for) got ALL the media attention. He was EVERYWHERE and all the other Idols that year could only stand smiling in the background. Am I hinting at a backlash…well, sure, that’s possible. But, just as not everyone loved Queen’s over-the-top performances, not everyone appreciated Adam’s theatrical style. I am not saying homophobia here, I’m saying that Adam’s style is not for everyone.

So did Kris win that year because of madly texting tweens or did he win because he was less “out there”, more comfortable, less Kiss and more John Mayer?

Maybe I like to give people more credit than they deserve but I’m not sure any of the outcomes would have been different if texting was eliminated as a means of voting….some maybe, but not all.

Mercedes S.

March 29th, 2012
4:22 pm

Jenny, speaking of denseness…in the American people’s defense, look at what it’s being fed, news-wize. I remember when the morning shows on NBC and ABC were brimming with interesting news and only the occasional puff piece (for beginning anchor women). This morninng I watched ABC and except for a short interview with Julia Roberts about her Snow White novie, most of the time what was presented was of such little interest I kept the program on mute. Hysterically laughing anchor people, gossip, more gossip, and then they had somebody with objectionable hair from “Jersey Shore” spinning records and talking about himself for a good 15 minutes.

G

March 29th, 2012
4:24 pm

Jenny @3:58/D @3:52… yep! and therein lies the issue. I can’t understand why someone could possibly think Phil is a better singer than Jessica… while others can’t understand why I think Hollie is a better singer than Colton.

The biggest issue IMO is Idol isn’t just based on talent. People vote on the genre/style they feel more comfortable with, who they are attracted to, the back stories they feel compelled by, who entertains them the most, and a limited belief of what they feel is true talent. If you made a pie chart of the aforementioned, vocal talent would probably be the smallest slice.

Mercedes S.

March 29th, 2012
4:26 pm

Wasn’t it established that Kris “won” because AT&T cheated by lending multi-voting phones to people attending Kris parties in his home state?

Vast Wastrel

March 29th, 2012
4:30 pm

@Bill G. – Yes Badfinger wrote and did the original Without You but I think we could agree that Nilsson did the definitive version. Badfinger didn’t even release it as a single. Before he burned out his voice with cigs and booze he had one helluva voice. Nilsson did exactly what the judges on AI have asked countless times. He made the song his own. The writer’s version or even the original release by a non-writer is often superseded. Leon Russell wrote Superstar but I only remember Karen Carpenter singing it, which leads to…

@highlander – Agree fully that in this case that Leon Russell as the writer did the definitive version and I never even mentioned it BTW. I think in part his original is the definitive version is because it was so personal as a love song to Mary. Just as no one can cover Clapton’s Tears in Heaven with the same emotion even though he isn’t the greatest vocalist out there. Which leads to…

@Deirdre – I fully agree with what you were saying about the different types that gain notoriety. To me there are vocalists whose voice is a beautiful instrument, stylists who can envelope you into a song without the greatest voice and pop idols. Rarely do the 3 converge.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
4:31 pm

Mercedes, that was “established” only in the minds of the Adam fans. AT&T had been holding voting parties for BOTH Kris and Adam…..as they had for Clay and Ruben, Carrie and Bo, Archie and Cookie, and so on. There was nothing new about what happened there. Adam fans, just like Clay fans cannot accept that Adam could have lost fair and square.

Sam-A

March 29th, 2012
4:31 pm

Mercedes: What was the “menu” on your double-header movie fest yesterday? And were they good?

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
4:33 pm

True D, you do have points there. Kris *was* good. He clawed his way up, and I fully give him his due. I bought “Ain’t No Sunshine” and probably another one or two of his from iTunes.

My husband (who wanted Danny Gokey to win, and also liked Kris) couldn’t stand Adam most weeks. To him, Adam screamed. But though he didn’t like him, he did admit that Adam was very talented and should’ve won. And literally every other adult I know who watches the show thought Adam was robbed.

His style was not for everyone… but my point is, whether you liked him or hated him, Idol hasn’t seen someone with that level of talent since probably Carrie. His talent was obvious even to those who didn’t like his style.

And though Kris was good too, it really was a clear injustice. I mean, Simon couldn’t even bring himself to applaud for Kris.

I don’t know. To each his own, everyone’s taste differs… but Kris’ win was a clear W-T-F moment. Even Kris responded to his win with “It should have been Adam.”

And that’s the issue. I truly believe that if Carrie or Kelly were on the show today, they couldn’t win. Even their incredible talent would lose out to a boy.

And the tweens may be buying (some of) the records, but they also think people like Jessica Simpson are talented…. given that, what are we supposed to assume about their taste?

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
4:34 pm

Let’s get Leon Russell’s version on here…another perfect example of a guy whose voice isn’t great but his singing is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvazuyF6eXw

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
4:36 pm

Jenny, if you take a poll here, you’ll find a number adults who didn’t like Adam and didn’t think he should win.

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
4:37 pm

G — quote: vocal talent would probably be the smallest slice — so sad, but so true.

Mercedes @4:22, I know! Couldn’t agree more. And @4:26, yep, that’s what I heard too… (KIDDING, D! )

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
4:38 pm

D, really about the poll and Adam? That surprises me.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
4:38 pm

Just saying, there’s a large number of people who would have thought Adam’s win was a “clear injustice” to Kris. Different strokes for different folks.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
4:42 pm

Jenny, people who liked Jessica Simpson are pretty much grown up now.

And yes, there were people on here who believed that Adam didn’t sing as much as he screeched, they just didn’t like him. And they didn’t vote for him. And they are all adults!

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
4:44 pm

Singing talent is in the ear of the listener. Deandre’s fans were pretty pizzed off at me this morning. Because they thought he was GREAT. And they aren’t all little girls with crushes…actually none of them were.

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
4:44 pm

I know, D. Jessica Simpson was just an example. I guess a more current example would be that terrible Ke$$ha… it sounds like a cat screeching!! My point being, some of the things that kids today think are good music, are just sad. (And yes, I know that makes me sound ancient. But it’s TRUE!)

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
4:49 pm

and D @4:38 — I simply cannot imagine anyone thinking an Adam win would’ve been unjust to Kris, so we’ll agree to disagree there. We’re good at that.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
4:49 pm

I think the 2 best singers should be obvious to everybody. But that’s just who I like. You like 2 different people. G likes 2 different people. Sam and Harriett and Rodney and everyone else here has different opinions on who the best, most talented singers are.

That’s how it is in the rest of the country, too. G says Phil isn’t talented. I say he is. Neither one of us is wrong because talent is subjective. I think Elise is a way better singer than Hollie. Some people would think I’m nuts. Others would agree.

Talent is in the ear of the listener.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
4:50 pm

Tomorrow, Jenny, I’ll introduce you to people wh though Adam should have been eliminated long before the finals.

Sam-A

March 29th, 2012
4:52 pm

T’is true Jenny. But thankfully, actual “music” seems to be making a return, thanks to some of the good groups, our Kelly, Adele, even Gaga to a certain degree. And the (not really) country stuff like Lady Antebellum helps too. I can actually flip from my oldies stations to Star 94 and B 98 and hear some pretty good songs (along with some dreck of course).

MyPatootie

March 29th, 2012
4:55 pm

As for “G’s” comment earlier pitting The Voice VS American Idol, I have watched “Voice” for the first time this year from the get-go and enjoy it more than I thought I would. The biggest problem with TV is that the judges have too much control over who advances. A great example of that was the other night when the young country boy(17 or 18) from GA was up against the Spanish(?) female street singer. I have no idea why Blake Shelton paired those two, and even worse why he would give them a reggae song to sing in their duet. BS(yeh, I know, perfect fit) basically sealed the young guy’s fate right there. The song was perfectly suited for her but completely foreign to him. That’s not the only time something like that has happened, but was the best example so far. Even though the ratings have fallen off, I still think AI is an all-around better show than all the others. I personally think the show would get a bump up in the ratings if they would get rid of these 3 current judges. They are mostly “clones” of each other, and ST seems to be off in space sometimes. Probably a reason for that!

G

March 29th, 2012
4:57 pm

I understand what some of you are saying in terms of a great voice vs entertainment value. I think James Brown is one of the greatest soul entertainers and innovators ever. His music transended generations, even into hip hop. However, I think that David Ruffin is a better soul singer than James Brown. Bobby Brown was probably the last great r&b entertainers (no singer) that was around.

I happen to think that Michael Jackson was good at everything. But Whitney Houston was a powerhouse vocalist much like Celine, and all you have to be entertained by is……their voice. Mariah……her voice.

When you guys get a whif of Nicki Minajs’ performance tonight………….I feel a few Fantasia references will follow.

pam

March 29th, 2012
4:58 pm

the show was awesome…….i would like to hear phillip sing “where did you sleep last night” the unplugged nirvana one even though the the original lead belly one is wonderful as well

Rickster

March 29th, 2012
5:00 pm

Oooh! ME!! ME!!

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
5:01 pm

I know, G’s comments earlier made me think I need to be watching the Voice!

Gotta run… but it’s been fun debating this afternoon! I’m hoping to be home to chat during the show tonight too!

Rickster

March 29th, 2012
5:01 pm

Pick me, your queeness!!

I never would have put “the guy who came in second to Kris Allen (you know, Kris, the guy who actually won?”) through to Hollywood in the first place!!

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
5:07 pm

Jenny, meet Rickster. He wouldn’t have voted for Adam if I’d paid him. And he’s an adult…most of the time.

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
5:10 pm

Just a reminder. I will not be live OR slow blogging tonight but will appear later in a brand new segment called Deirdre’s Words of Wisdom!

Deirdre

March 29th, 2012
5:11 pm

Or, as my husband puts it….she’d argue with a french fry!

G

March 29th, 2012
5:21 pm

@D. I think that Phil is a fairly talented musican…….not vocalist. The guy doesn’t “entertain” me at all. Nigel couldn’t pay me to vote for Phil. LOL!!!

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
5:25 pm

Hi Rickster! I’m Jenny and I’m an Adam addict. And to think, I usually love your comments…
(just kidding… still do.)

D, I know, I would debate a french fry too. And I’m stubborn as they come, just ask my family. You can always just tell me to shut up. I won’t take offense.

Vast Wastrel

March 29th, 2012
5:32 pm

@G – And I’m not opposed to falsetto but there is a fine line between good and evil. Good and it has a timbre that sounds effortless. Bad and it sounds breathy like an amateur flute player and it easily misses the pitch. Great falsetto singers to me include Smokey Robinson, Eddie Kendricks, Curtis Mayfield, Freddy Mercury, Prince… There are many but not all appeal to me. I was never a big fan of the Bee Gees for example. To me Deandre has no appeal as a singer and I couldn’t care less about his hair, well if he wasn’t bouncing and flipping it all the time as his hook it wouldn’t anyway. To each their own and he is simply not my cup of tea. Do I think he will be eliminated anytime soon? No. I was a teenage DJ in an era with hits from Sean Cassidy, Bobby Goldsboro, Tony Orlando… I nearly gagged with every spin but vive la différence!

Highlander

March 29th, 2012
5:42 pm

“The only one of this group who definitely should not have won is off-key Lee….and that’s just an opinion, too. There are lots of people who would argue in his favor.” – D, 3:41pm

Evidently, none of those people bought his CD!

And thanks, D., for the Leon link. He’s been a favorite artist of mine since an Army buddy of mine introduced me to his music years (and years and years) ago.

robert

March 29th, 2012
5:54 pm

Love and agree with Jenny’s comments; She can take JLo place, and actually be a judge.

Silly Me

March 29th, 2012
7:00 pm

Phil Phillips is definitely trying to be like Dave Matthews…..fail. Casey Abrams last year tried to do that growling and you see where it got him. If Phil wants to win, he has to sing and stop growling. Also…his moves aren’t as cool as Dave Matthews…i.e..stop jacking up that one shoulder in a constipated shrug and just relax. Stop twisting your face as you growl a note you cannot possibly reach.

Mercedes S.

March 29th, 2012
7:42 pm

Vast, thank you for NOT putting Deandree and the BeeGees in the same sentence…

Jenny

March 29th, 2012
10:17 pm

Awww! Thank you, Robert!

L J

March 30th, 2012
3:00 am

Joshua has so much soul…I totally got the “goosies” too. Saved the performance on the DVR So beautifully black, and soul and gospel and ENERTAINER OMG I believed that song and that man..he has the style to go all the way no matter what happens on American Idol…

Paul J

March 30th, 2012
4:54 pm

Well, my vote is for Jessica! For me she’s a pop belter! when you listen to her singing without watching the video, you would really think that it’s Jennifer Hudson who’s singing. Her voice is like Jennifer’s, the tone and the wave!

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Sharon Christian

March 31st, 2012
3:02 pm

Deondre already sounds like a R&B star. Just set back and wait for your contract to come looking forward to buying your music. Don’t change your voice to be an idol. Be true to yourself.

Michael

April 2nd, 2012
4:26 am

I think Elise and Jessica will be the final 2. They both have solid performances. Jessica is amazing, Elise is becoming a force. I hope this time around 2 women battle it out at the finals as the current women group are great this season. I am rooting for Jessica Sanchez. She’s just so consistent.

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