Top 20 - The Girls
So, I've become such a slave to the DVR that watching an entire show - with commercials - is like torture to me. So I've devised workarounds. I'm watching Show 1 until commercial then moving to Show 2, until commercial, then back again. Its wonderful! LOL
Anyway, first up is Catherine (the girl that Mike's friends know). She (as I've said before) looks like a prettier Katie Holmes. She chose a Stevie Wonder song that I don't recognize. She has a lovely voice, but the song choice was kinda lame. But she was very gracious in the way she accepted her criticisms, and I have a lot of respect for that.
Then came Kinnick Skye, who sang a Gretchen Wilson song. (Who?) I wish Mike had never said that comment about her looking like she used to be a man, cuz now, that's all that I can think of. She isn't cute, her voice isn't bowling me over. She can go. Randy enjoyed her entertainment... not so much for me. hmmm Simon says she reminds him of a theme park entertainer -- I think I agree. And... that cowboy hat really accentuates her gigantic forehead. Yikes.
16 year old Lisa Tucker, in her interview explained that she was in the Lion King as a child. That must've been what gave her the composure that she has. She is very mature for her age. I think I liked her better than Randy did. I didn't really know the song, although the chorus was familiar. I think she is adorable, though.
Melissa McGhee sings Reba. Her voice sounds older than she is, too. Perhaps its the raspiness. But its really distracting that they keep panning back and forth to the back-up singers. Stay put, camera guys! And I agree with Simon again... I don't think I'm connecting with her. But I did like her singing this song.
ok - not that you guys need to know this, but my alternating show thing is bugging Mike, so, thank God I've got room to fast forward.
Heather Cox - the American Idol Stalker. Apparently, the Itas know this label. I don't. Was it self imposed? Is it a gimmick to get her noticed? I don't get it. She chose Hero from Mariah Carey. That's an ambitious song. Something about her bothers me. I don't know what. She didn't butcher the song, surprisingly, but it also didn't bowl me over. And the fact that she keeps responding when Paula's talking is annoying me. Maybe its being in the third trimester, but enough with the judges bickering.
Oh God, Brenna is next. and Oh My, she's gonna sing Last Dance. She's standing on the stage like a truck driver posing like a woman. And... what's she doing to the song? Please kick her off. Why, oh, Why isn't there a number to call if you want to boot someone off? America, please vote for everyone BUT her! Her fake pout is annoying too. wait... most of her is annoying. I soooo agree with Simon. The entire performance was poor.
Paris is up next. She's really young, too, right? The Wind Beneath My Wings is one of my favorite songs. I can picture her doing a good job with this song. It started out a bit safe and boring but she brought it out with a strong finish. Her Minnie Mouse voice cracks me up when she speaks.
Ayla is taking on an ambitious CelineDion song. I'm not feelin' it. I could see her or the blond go - aside from Brenna, that is. I might have nodded off. Apparently the judges liked her. Ahhh - maybe Simon pinpointed it for me -- she's a bit mechanical.
Kellie - who I like alot and found her interview adorable! She broke out in a Bonnie Raitt song... another one of my favorite songs. It was good. Maybe I'm just tired. It was good, but I thought she could have taken it further.
and finally - Mandisa. She's gonna sing Cry by Faith Hill. Hate the muffin-top hair do. The tendrils look like skinny little snakes. And... I don't know this song. But her voice is pretty amazing. I wish I knew this song.
Overall, the women were kinda disappointing me. I think that I expected more or better from all of them.
My picks for booting are Brenna (please, please, please) and possibly Heather or Ayla.
top 24 - first boot-off
Its late and I had a reality TV overload since it was the final dance-off for Dancing with the Stars and I had to watch in case I needed to vote. So, ladies, the floor is yours.
The first results show of the pre-lims... shocked, expected, should it have been someone else? Were they kind or cruel this year? What about the group song? Anyone else notice that only 3 people got solo songs?
State your opinions... I'll chime in later.
The Men ..er boys
first of all... LOVE watching TV with the DVR. no commercials. ahhhhh
I'm Yolanda Vega and the first boy up is...
Patrick Hall - Oh I remember him from the 2nd round. I liked him. He's singing Come to My Window, its strange hearing a guy sing an Ethridge song. I mean she is so distinct. Not so impressed so far, but maybe he will pick it up. Its hard being first. Poor guy, but it wasn't great to me. And what's up with his 'friend' with the humongous lips??? yikes.
David Radford - the crooner guy. Is this all he's gonna do? I can't imagine how he'll break out when they do themes. He sang Crazy Little Thing Called Love -- eww he does this weird twitching thing on his face. Not a fan of that. LOL he looks exactly like his mom. lol. ooh, Simon's comment was 'spot on' - thats what I didn't like... he seemed to be making fun of his own singing. yeah. thats it!
I don't remember this next guy Bucky Covington - and he's singing some Skynard song that I'm sure I don't know: Simple Man. I like the raspy-ness of his voice. I could see him as a Southern Rocker. I don't know the song so I don't know if he did it well or not, but I liked it. I don't like his speaking voice... its all slurry and mumbly. And to boot, he looks like a rougher, blonder version of a guy I dated for entirely too long.
Will Makar. LOL We thought he said my name is Wilma Carr. bahahahaha. Anyway back to the critique. He's singing Jackson's I Want You Back. Man, so far, I'm not that impressed with the men. I mean, they're much more dynamic than the people in years past, personality-wise, but the singing hasn't bowled me over. I'm afraid I agree with Simon, again. He was fun to watch but he wasn't a great singer.
Jose Penela -- apparently they call him Sway. ooh he's singing Reasons by EW&F. WOW - for me, he knocked it out of the park. DEFINITELY the best guy so far. Far superior to the others. I don't really remember much about him from before, but I sooo disagree with Simon. Wonder if he'll retract when he watches it on TV.
Chris Daughtry - I really liked his alternative twist to things in the previous auditions. He's singing one of those 80's songs Wanted Dead or Alive. I think its one of Mike's bands LOL. I'm surprised. Even though I'd liked him all along, I'm surprised how good he is tonight. I'd say he's my 2nd fave of the night. Finally the men are kickin' in. I hope to see him through to the end.
Next up is the little mousey guy, Kevin Covais, will sing yet another song I don't know, One Last Cry by Brian McKnight. Oh wait, I actually know this one. I think I will like this better when he matures in a few more years. It wasn't horrible, but its like someone's really good little brother singing for us rather than a pre-professional on a stage. But I will say he's much better than the first 4 guys.
Gideon McKinney - he's kinda creepy looking when he smiles. Oh, I think I liked his look better in the earlier auditions - all the extra hair is too much for me. Oh my, he's gonna sing Shout. And he talks like a preacher, over enunciating every syllable like he's delivering a sermon from the pulpit. I'm pleasantly surprised. I thought, what a stupid song choice. But he's pulling it off. Him and his strange look. It works for him. unexpected.
LOL ok Simon said the same thing about his smile!!! lol lol lol
This Elliot guy looks alot like a trashier version of the alternative guy who sang earlier. I thought he said my name is Elliot Yummy. ::snicker:::: its Elliot Yamin. He's singing Stevie Wonder's, If You Really Love Me. The singing is better if I don't watch the TV, so I'm gonna have to watch Mike typing instead of the screen. I like his voice, its really good, but I can't look at him. He's kinda crackhead looking. wow Simon just proclaimed him the best out of 5 seasons. (hey, is that a hickey on his neck?)
Bobby Bennett. He looks retarded from the auditions. I don't remember him at all. At All! Oh my, he's gonna sing Copacabana. You gotta be kidding! I can't watch him either. His wild gesticulating is very distracting -- that and the smarmy look on his face with all the winking. It was a performance all right.
Ace Young looks like a soap star or some hottie actor that Chenita would be chasing through a bar a la Scott Speedman from Felicity or something. LOL. He's doing George Michael's Father Figure. I don't picture him singing that song, I don't know if its ever a good idea to go public with a song you've never done before. But, wow. He's going through. He's the only cute guy in the competition AND he's got a good voice, he nailed that song. And he's got good stage presence - he's all making eyes at the camera and stuff.
and finally...
Taylor Hicks the grey haired man who wobbles around like Ray Charles. He's gonna do Levon from Elton John. I wonder if he's gonna wobble around. He's another one that I like to listen to without looking at. I think he'll pass on through as well. But he does move like a blind man.
Hmmm. now the hard part. If I were to kick off 2 guys, I'd have to say guys #2, 4 or 10. But I'd like to see where #2 takes it, so I'm going with 4 and 10, but 2 could be the following week's kick off easily.
nite, ladies :)
2006 American Idol 5 - The Women
Mandeka (did I get this name right?) this would not be complete without me saying… What were they thinking when they named her??? That aside, she has an awesome voice, I agree, I heard some off notes, but her spunk and cute personality – as well as the rest of the song -made up for it. Her song was Heart. And she gave it soul.
Kelly Pickler – she is adorable, she reminds me of the blond chick that won last year (I forget her name – pregnancy brain). And she is very likable. She sang some Martina McBride song that I don’t know, but I thought she did it well.
Becky O’Donohue – sang Because the Night. It was just aight for me. She sang from the back of her throat and it was kinda creepy. But she is stunning!
Ayla Brown sang some Mulan song. When they said she was gonna sing a Christina Aguilera song, I was like… whoa. But she made it softer and it was good. Mike and I were both impressed. And, look at that, the judges agreed. She’s from Mass. and Mike is rooting for her
Paris Bennet is very cute and very mature for a 17 year old. I liked her song, but with all of Randy’s glowing about her, I expected more. And I didn’t care for all that bouncing. All the same, she is cute and has a very cute personality. Its funny, she's got a speaking voice like Minnie Mouse and sings like a powerhouse.
Stevie Scott – the opera singer. Well, I agree with Randy and Simon, I kinda wandered off mentally. She definitely has a well trained voice, you can totally tell that, but it wasn’t an exciting or interesting voice.
Before she even sings, Brenna Gethers is annoying. I don’t like her personality. Its way too brassy. She wants to show America her softer side so she chose You Are the Sunshine of my Life. Ok, I know I already don’t like her, but I looked away and just listened. And its like she didn’t finish any of the phrases, they all trailed off. She is not taking criticism well and she is way too snarky. Enough of her. Please go away.
Heather Cox - I don't remember her at all. I don't think they gave her much air time during all the preliminary shows. She sang something recorded by some other past Idol winner. I don't know it. She is really beautiful. But the singing was just ok. Is it cuz I didn't know the song? Either way, with the lack of TV coverage, she may not go through because no one's gotten to know her.
Melissa McGhee - She also got no prior airtime. Oh wait... maybe its cuz she auditioned in Denver and we missed that show. Even tho Chenita yelled at me saying, "DENVER! you have to watch that one. Thats where I want to live one day!" I don't know this Faith Hill song. She was good and bad in parts but I think she finished strong. wow, apparently, according to Paula this was a very, very popular song. Go figure. OK, I was right to begin with, she did get no airtime previously.
Lisa Tucker - and I was wrong. I guess we DID watch the Denver show - cuz I remember this girl. Tonight, she sang a Billlie Holiday song that I also didn't know, but she was strong and sulty - especially for a 16 year old. I could see her on Broadway. She is adorable. Wow, she looks just like Mom. They could be sisters.
Kinnick Sky - hmmm - another strange name. I love this song that she picked. I'm not loving the evening gown. I couldn't really hear it that well, as Mike decided to start shredding the mail. LOL. But the judges apparently didn't love it. LOL Mike just said that she looks like she used to be a man. bahahahaha LOL Lol
Katherine McPhee - Mike's friend knows her, we got these emails to support her today. But I remember liking her from the auditions. She looks like a prettier Katie Holmes. She was very sultry, too. I liked her voice.
Oh, hey... just watched the recap... the first girls name was Mandisa. Still bad.
If I were to make a prediction on who gets booted, I'd lean toward the two girls that got no prior airtime to go. But I REALLY want that obnoxious Brenna girl to go. I mean, she's the negativeNY stereotype that people think of when they think of girls from NY, loud, pushy, doesn't care what people think, and so on. Well, at least those arguementative boy twins are gone - they got on my last nerve.
Here is one of my overall observations: all of the past Idol winners (and I count Clay rather than Reuben because he's fallen off the map) have been from the South. Go South!
