American Idol 2008--Live Thread II

americanidol.com ^ | 3-25-08

[silent_jonny]

Forgive me folks...but I am using this as my mental health “Laugh till you puke” thread...I need it after watching the National news ;-) ~ MagUSNRET

This thread is so much more fun than the election threads. =) ~ Aggie Mama

It’s like we’ve been magically transported to Branson, MO ~ Retrokitten

All of my quotes are just so I can make your "best of" compilation ping :) ~ Twin2

YES!!! STILL THE UNDISPUTED 10-CLAW THREAD!!! ~ Rock_Lobsta

Dude, I LOVE the claws! Absolutely love ‘em. And yes, this is a ten-claw thread! :) ~ Hetty_Fauxvert

[silent_jonny]

10,000th Post Winners!

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[silent_jonny]

PING!

[napscoordinator]

How do I get in on this 10,000th post thingee??? lol.

[AxelPaulsenJr]

Wow, top Ten second thread.

[retrokitten]

It’s like we’ve been magically transported to Branson, MO ~ Retrokitten

LMAO! I make me laugh. ;-)

[aft_lizard]

Last week was one of the worst American Idols, ever. I hope they do alot better this week. It seems though that this so-called greatest group of talent ever on American Idol likes to do great one week and then with complacency at their side do horrible the next week.

[nascarnation]

I think doing Beatles two weeks in a row was tough.
Those songs are difficult to do covers.
Hopefully they will do Motown stuff soon :-)

[kevkrom]

*Sigh* No quotes from me memorable enough to put on the ping? I’ll have to start getting my “clever” on.

[rock_lobsta]

#10 on the posts..... but #1 in your heart.....

[rock_lobsta]

Hopefully they will do Motown stuff soon :-)

I'm kinda hoping for Slipknot week.


HI SIMON! Where's our audition?

[envisio]

Hey, if you don’t use all those claws, may I have them? I have a killer lobster dip recipe.

[mommya]

I love Motown music. Did you hear that Mariah Carey will be a “mentor” in upcoming weeks? How in the heck are they going to do that? They always say to stay away from Mariah songs cuz she’s so good that no one can do them as well in comparison. I predict a disaster for that week.

[nascarnation]

One of my all time favorite shows was when these guys were on:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Funk_Brothers

If you don’t have their CD, buy it!
also a great movie:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_in_the_Shadows_of_Motown_%28film%29

[Wyatt's Torch]

I could certainly go for a Goth week...

[Wyatt's Torch]

From MJ’s blog:

Songs from the Year You Were Born is the theme this week–the kids will be singing songs from their Birth Year. Looking at the list, it’s going to be 80’s week redux. What songs should the Idols choose this week? Check out the list and tell us what you think. (list thanks to cheese):

Brooke White (1983)
David Archuleta (1990)
Carly Smithson (1983)
David Cook (1982)
Ramiele Malubay (1987)
Chikezie (1985)
Syesha Mercado (1987)
Jason Castro (1987)
Kristy Lee Cook (1984)
Michael Johns (1978)

[peggybac]

I agree. I actually did some laundry during the show last week.

[peggybac]

Gawd, I feel OLD.

[retrokitten]

David Archuleta (1990)

Oh great. Like I needed to feel old on top of everything else. :-(

[Fawn]

Nice job on the picture.....I was so tired of Kelly!

[Miss Didi]

Thanks for the lovely new thread, Jonny!

Here's some scoop...



Phil Stacey Makes his Debut on the Grand Ole Opry - Plus Phil, Bo Bice and Bucky Covington featured in a Video During Top 9 Dolly Parton Week

[Fawn]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

You are the 10,000 ½ Poster!!

10,000½ posted on 03/24/2008 2:30:16 PM EDT by napscoordinator (American Idol is HOT)

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

You are the 10,000 ½ Poster!!

10,000½ posted on 03/24/2008 2:30:16 PM EDT by napscoordinator (American Idol is HOT)

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[Wolfstar]

Hi Jonny. Thanks for the new thread. A snippet of lyrics from the Black Crowes' "Movin' On Down The Line" seems appropriate as the competition gets down and serious. (Michael Johns, are you listening?)

It’s all right sisters
It’s all right brother
We all get down sometimes
Starting to show me
Starting to know me
Starting to feel the shine
Starting to let go
Now that we know
Time to move it on down the line

[Wolfstar]

Michael Johns: Top 100 hits of 1978

David Cook: Top 100 hits of 1982

Carly Smithson and Brooke White: Top 100 hits of 1983

Kristy Lee Cook: Top 100 hits of 1984

Chikezie: Top 100 hits of 1985

Jason Castro, Ramiele Malubay, and Syesha Mercado: Top 100 hits of 1987

David Archuleta: Top 100 hits of 1990

[BamaDi]

He just had a song debut in the Top 40 (I think 37 or 38)....the serial killer may make it big after all....

[napscoordinator]

That is great! Thank you. I sure hope that American Idol is better this week. I like many here felt for the first time ever watching American Idol, I could not wait for it to end. The Beatles are not a good group to sing by single singers IMHO. Yes Jason Castro did a great song with Hallelujah, but that is about it. The rest were pretty awful.

[Fawn]

I agree....I was bored with the beatles too....hope tonight is better.....congratulations again for being the ‘1/2’ poster of all American Idol threads!

[napscoordinator]

I am honored and humbled...This is the most important title I have ever had in my entire life and will take it to my grave. lol.

[Fawn]

Hahaha...

[purpleraine]

Has Apple got their money’s worth yet for their purchase of the Beatle song book on I-POD or is this Beatles week 3?

[purpleraine]

I think Mariah can coach, but they can have a broader theme for song selection.

[DCPatriot]

Thank you for starting this continued thread, SJ!

Hope you're finally reconciled the loss of Amanda....;^)

You DA MAN!

[Wyatt's Torch]

David Archuleta: Top 100 hits of 1990

There are 3 Phil Collins songs, a Chicago (Peter Etcetera) song, a George Michael song and a Michael Bolton song. My $$$ is on those...

Although tackling Skid Row's I Remember You would be sweet. He couldn't pull it off though...

[Wyatt's Torch]

Have you listened to their new record? It has gotten good reviews but I have not picked it up yet.

[Lucky9teen]

Ok, lets see how well these guys can pick songs this week. I don’t understand why, after seven seasons, these people don’t get that song choice can make or break you in this competition. With that said, here’s what I think they should do....

Brooke White (1983) - Sweet Dreams (Eurythmics) or Stranger at My Door (Juice Newton)
David Archuleta (1990) - We Didn’t Start The Fire (Billy Joel)...knowing him and his “messages”...
Carly Smithson (1983) - I Know There’s Something Goin On (Frida) or Back On The Chain Gang (Pretenders)
David Cook (1982) - Eye of the Tiger (Survivor) or Rosana (Toto)
Ramiele Malubay (1987) - Heart And Soul (T’pau)
Chikezie (1985) - Lover Boy (Billy Ocean)
Syesha Mercado (1987) - Looking For A New Love (Jody Watley)
Jason Castro (1987) - At This Moment (Billy Vera and The Beaters)
Kristy Lee Cook (1984) - Let’s Hear It For The Boy (Deniece Williams) or Self Control (Laura Branigan)
Michael Johns (1978) - Lay Down Sally (Eric Clapton)

Like, oh my gawd...the 80’s just rock...there are like so many songs to choose from, it’s so hard to limit to just one....fer sure...

Like, can you tell Im’ from the 80’s? I’m so sure...

[Miss Didi]

Like, I only knew, like, a few of your songs! ;)

However, this will make me cry!!!

David Cook (1982) - Eye of the Tiger (Survivor) or Rosana (Toto)

[misterrob]

Michael Johns doing the Bee Gees or Andy Gibb with that Aussie accent!

[kevkrom]

Brooke White (1983) - Sweet Dreams (Eurythmics) or Stranger at My Door (Juice Newton)

Also consider Total Eclipse Of The Heart (Bonnie Tyler)

David Archuleta (1990) - We Didn’t Start The Fire (Billy Joel)

What Kind Of Man Would I Be? (Chicago)

David Cook (1982) - Eye of the Tiger (Survivor) or Rosana (Toto)

867-5309 [Jenny] (Tommy Tutone)

Ramiele Malubay (1987) - Heart And Soul (T’pau)

[I've Had] The Time Of My Life (Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes)

Kristy Lee Cook (1984) - Let’s Hear It For The Boy (Deniece Williams) or Self Control (Laura Branigan)

Against All Odds [Take A Look At Me Now] (Phil Collins) or Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper) -- Islands In The Stream (Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton) is a trap song

[Wyatt's Torch]

Not sure if this has been posted but here is a pic of Simon in his $1 million car that Ryan, Randy and Paula mentioned last week:

[Fawn]

SIMON RICHY RICH COWEL

[Clint N. Suhks]

In other important news who is getting booted from DWTS?

[Lucky9teen]

No doubt...I think the only other contestant that sucked as bad as Penn does, was when they had Master P on...I mean, come on...they need to pick people who can actually dance and don’t look like big oofs out there, stomping around stage. At least Penn is trying...

And by the way...I think the judges are pretty lame. They give Penn this awesome review, but totally bag others that danced really well, imo. I hate it when they “pimp” certain people.

[Clint N. Suhks]

At least Penn is trying...

That's my litmus test too. Remember Tucker Carlson was another who didn't try, spent zero time practicing. The reps of the pro's are on the line and I hate when they get bums who don't give a crap.

Kristi on the other hand is the best celeb I've seen ever.
She deserved 10's last night, she looks prettier than I've ever seen her and for a mom of two.

[Wolfstar]

Michael Johns (1978) - Lay Down Sally (Eric Clapton)

Michael's voice and singing style are very reminicent of Clapton's, so 'Lay Down Sally' might be a good choice for him. I could also see him doing a good job on Rod Stewart's 'You're In My Heart' (a favorite of mine). But I'd like to see Michael do Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'What's Your Name' to rock it up a bit. He's had a string of dull performances and needs to bring some life to the party.

[Wolfstar]

Michael Johns doing the Bee Gees or Andy Gibb with that Aussie accent!

Noooooooo....

On the other hand, if he doesn't wake up his performances soon, he won't be "Stayin' Alive" in this competition. ;-)

[Wolfstar]

Have you listened to their new record?

No, but I'll look to see if they have a My Space page with links to the music there.

[girlscout]

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[Miss Didi]

Spoilers!

Syesha Mercado — 1987’s “If I Were Your Woman” by Stephanie Mills

David Cook — 1983’s “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson

Carly Smithson — 1983’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler

Chikezie — 1985’s “If Only For One Night” by Luther Vandross

Brooke White — 1983’s “Every Breath You Take” by The Police

Jason Castro — 1987’s “Fragile” by Sting

Ramiele Malubay — 1987’s “Alone” by Heart

Michael Johns — 1978’s “We Are the Champions” by Queen

Kristy Lee Cook — 1984’s “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood

David Archuleta — 1990’s “You’re the Voice” by David Foster with Jeff Pescetto

[Miss Didi]

Fans, I tried to make a big ping list so don’t cry if I left you out...just wanted everyone to see the spoilers above. ;)

[rock_lobsta]

According to TMZ, this is tonight’s song list. Kev, you got one song right - just the wrong singer...

Syesha - “If I Was Your Woman” by Stephanie Mills
David Cook - “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson
Carly - “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” by Bonnie Tyler
Chikeze - “If Only For One Night” by Luther Vandross
Brooke - “Every Breath You Take” by the Police
Jason - “Fragile” by Sting
Ramiele - “Alone” by Heart
Michael - “We Are The Champions” by Queen
Kristy - “God Bless The USA” by Lee Greenwood
David A. - “You’re The Voice” by David Foster