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That was a total sympathy vote. On the American Idol message board (yes, I looked), there are several people claiming that they voted for Jim 500 times apiece.

Too bad he sucks ferocious ass.

― Dan Perry, Thursday, 20 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

what if Jim wins? If people vote out of pure sympathy than this no-talent ass is going to take it. I think simon would order a hit on his life before he let this simp win. Maxwell Mulatto all the way!

― Chris, Thursday, 20 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

JIM MUST GO!

― Dan Perry, Thursday, 20 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

I think simon would order a hit on his life before he let this simp win.

Finally we would get an episode as entertaining as the first one! Marginally related: I hope the other results episodes aren't as stretched out as this one, but I'm not holding my breath. "What is your response to Tamika's comments?"

― Vinnie, Thursday, 20 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

I think someone should sit Jim down and play him Tuesday's show. Perhaps the magnitude of the "sympathy vote" which is carrying him will hit him (so that I won't have to, haw haw).

― Dan Perry, Thursday, 20 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

so who will it be tonight? everyone's going to be checking Justin 'Z- factor' Guarini. I agree that so far he's most-likely-to. only complaint is he's almost too good. what? can there be such a thing? I mean that he's an almost effortlessly brilliant vocalist, almost too slick/confident (people mentioned Jeff Buckley). if he runs away with this, it might make for a less interesting contest. still, maybe he'll show some fire.

my fave out of this batch is Tenia - impossibly cute & love her husky vocals. can't remember the performances of most of the rest, though Jazmin seems to stand out and maybe Kelly? that's a great picture of Angela,too: American Idol
(crosspost with: ILMthread )

― Paul, Tuesday, 25 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

did Maxwell Mulatto make it. I was asleep before it came on...Red Sox dropped another one. Godamn it.

― Chris, Wednesday, 26 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

not surprised there's little interest today. last night's show was exceedingly DULL. the performers, especially the most anticipated, really didn't deliver the goods. having said that, 3 of them did have spark: Tenia, Justin & Angela. Tenia's still my fave - man, she's progressed from cute to gorgeous! Justin, even though his song was lowkey, still rates 10 on the charisma chart. Angela had the strongest voice of the night - and she loses herself in the song! fingers-crossed: no #*@% sympathy votes this time, please!

― Paul, Wednesday, 26 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

I missed most of this due to the Red Sox game (CURSE YOU RED SOX). I did see Justin's performance and was suprised and pleased that he didn't go for tacky pyrotechnics. The overall level of singing was MUCH higher this week than it was last week; I only disliked three of the people singing this time and everyone else was excellent. Justin and Tenia should definitely go on to the next round.

― Dan Perry, Wednesday, 26 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

I'm in the same boat - I missed half the performances on Tuesday, though I liked the ones I saw. Justin was great, as was the person before him who belted out a fine "Respect" (don't remember her name, but I don't think she advanced).

― Vinnie, Thursday, 27 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

"oh dear... I'm afraid I" disagree. Kelly's "Respect" did nothing for me... and she did advance, by the way. much more disappointed this time, cos 2 of the best singers - Tenia and Angela - got passed over by the voters. guessing the rural (Kelly) and teenyboppergirl (A.J.) votes came into play. A.J.'s basically a wet whiney 112/Backstreet Boy wanna-be - curiously he looks a bit like Gareth Gates! at least Justin got thru, no surprise there. so that leaves Chris, Tenia & Angela as worthy finalists who've been passed over. next week it's the guys I rate: Kahleef and especially R.J. (+ maybe Nikki). stay tuned...

― Paul, Thursday, 27 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

make that Khaleef

― Paul, Thursday, 27 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

something tells me this is much more fun to read about than watch...then again, maybe not.

― M Matos, Thursday, 27 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

yeah Matos, don't sleep on TOTP! (BBC America - Saturday nights 7:00pm eastern)

― Paul, Friday, 28 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

one month passes...

The black girl's going to have to stumble mightily to lose it. You've got Burt Bacharach saying he wants to record her in the studio. Paula's in tears. Simon says it's the best performance he's ever seen on TV. First guy - like a cross between Benjamin Bratt and Shirley Temple - horrid - "Always Something There to Remind Me" was thin, the girl kind of flounced unentertainingly, she's out - Maxwell2 is one of those blissfully unaware head-turners tha you desperately want to see fall in a puddle - didn't see the first girl but she looked like she had "attitude"

― Tracer Hand, Wednesday, 14 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

"black girl" = Tamyra = fucking amazing performer
"first girl" = Kelly = fucking amazing performer (and favorite to win based on American Idol message board traffic
"flouncy girl" = Nikki = was much better before the pressure set in; she's very marketable and if she'd only sing with breath support all the time, she'd be much, much better.
"Maxwell" = Justin = COMPLETELY on auto-pilot at this point; was way better in the preliminaries
"first guy" = RJ = not a solo artist, but could guarantee himself some success if he puts together a singing group.

― Dan Perry, Wednesday, 14 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

the honesty of the judges is so refreshing! i think this show is great - it really shows how excruciating even ATTEMPTING to break your way into ONE gig can be - this stuff is HARD WORK

― Tracer Hand, Wednesday, 14 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

They get put through such a wringer that the snide fuckwits who crack wise at our auditioners' sides are positively COMFORTING.

― Tracer Hand, Wednesday, 14 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

The nastiest thing Paula Abdul has said to date is, "That was not your best performance." She's not a judge, she's a cheerleader. Note to AI producers: next time, make sure the performer judge is either talented or bitchy (or both, like Mariah Carey).

― Dan Perry, Wednesday, 14 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

She wasn't too nice to Nikki. ("welcome to the dark side, Paula" says Simon hur hur)

― Tracer Hand, Wednesday, 14 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

do we have to watch again tonight to see who got booted?

― Tracer hand, Wednesday, 14 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

She said, "That was not your best performance." What she said wasn't positive, but it wasn't nearly as negative as what Randy and Simon said. And it was TRUE.

Yes, the boot happens tonight. Bye, Nikki.

― Dan Perry, Wednesday, 14 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

I didn't hear what she actually said over the hooting and derision in my living room... I saw a slight eye-roll and a look to Simon to "finish the job" -- you're right, coming from Paula this is a DEATH SENTENCE.

― Tracer Hand, Wednesday, 14 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

I AM AMAZED AT THE AMERICAN PUBLIC. And highly amused.

― Dan Perry, Thursday, 15 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

what happened? who got the boot?

― nicole, Thursday, 15 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

America kicked out RJ! Nikki (I've given up trying to remember how she spells her name) survives to the final four despite singing even more out of tune than one would think possible. If she manages to knock out Justin next week, I'm going to be beside myself with laughter.

― Dan Perry, Thursday, 15 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

Nikki (Nicki?) in she-didn't-lose shockah! What a horrible performance on Tuesday too... I'm wondering if America's decision wasn't swayed by the recently revealed information that she is a mother (I didn't find out til Tuesday, at least).

― Vinnie, Thursday, 15 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

RJ is sooo cloying. Nikki's bad but... erk I can't defend her. Did u notice the shots of her violently crying son the other night?? I think he understood that Simon is a meanie!

― Tracer Hand, Thursday, 15 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

Simon's not nearly as much a meanie as he used to be. Once his favorite is out of there (Christina), what does he have left to be spiteful for? He could have ripped Nikki apart on Tuesday, but instead he compared her to Adam Sandler, who can be amusing on occasion.

― Vinnie, Thursday, 15 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

They've mentioned her child several times; actually, Tristen is the reason why she was kicked off of Popstars. I agree that she was awful yesterday; they need to FIRE the vocal coach as she isn't doing a damn thing to help anyone who has breath support issues (Nikki, Jim, Ryan).

― Dan Perry, Thursday, 15 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

watching Nikki cry after her reprieve, I couldn't help wonder if she was feeling guilty that her kid's presenting of the flower to her may have cost RJ the chance to stay in the show. also, after several weeks of being in the bottom 3, are her nerves shot by now or is she getting used to it?

after the fun of the big band episode, this week seemed tougher on all the performers. personal supervision from Burt Bacharach - sounds heavenly right? maybe it was the love songs theme - demanding emotional depth. so Justin sounded cloyingly unctuous on one of Bacharach/David's best songs "The Look Of Love" (unfortunate arrangement, too). Kelly and Tamyra still shone, of course... slightly shakey, Kelly's "Walk On By" was more a collection of great moments than a commanding vocal performance, but with such a strong presence and amazing vocal nuances, she's a pure joy to watch and hear. Kelly reminds me of classic Broadway/Hollywood/Jazz&Blues stars - like a happier Helen Morgan, perhaps. Tamyra gave a delicate, tearful rendition of "A House Is Not A Home". Radiating aura and dazzling vocal power, Tamyra commands attention like no other on the show. The showdown between these 2 could be phenomenal!

hearing that the entire series is going to be available on DVD, I felt for Ryan because this show is going to go down as the Ryan- cleavage episode... (sitting behind the judges in a leaning forward position without proper support is a recipe for... well at least she's getting extra TV exposure).

and Paul's all-time fave Bacharach/David tune? :
"In the Land of Make Believe"
both Dionne Warwick and Dusty Springfield's versions
(ILM/ILE crosspost)

― Paul, Thursday, 15 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

I would be INTIMIDATED AS HELL if I had to personally work with Burt Bacharach on a BB song.

Nikki was sobbing so hard partially because of relief and partially because she didn't feel like she sang better than R.J. I think she's a little too tender-hearted for this competition, actually. Still, I love her look and her on-stage charisma is overwhelming. If Justin doesn't stop fucking around, she could very well knock him out of the competition next week.

― Dan Perry, Friday, 16 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

and then there were 4 - who will it be tonight: Tamyra, Kelly, Justin or Nikki?

― Paul (scifisoul), Tuesday, 20 August 2002 12:32 (twenty-one years ago) link

Logic says it will be Nikki, which means that Justin better have his bags packed.

― Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Tuesday, 20 August 2002 12:51 (twenty-one years ago) link

two weeks pass...

still euphoric after a great finale... somehow they managed to redeem the show and despite the obvious work, at times it seemed to be coasting on magic energy - can u feel the luv? - American Idol goes out a winner! Kelly's incredible renditions of "Moment Like This" and ESPECIALLY "Before Your Love" saved the day - lending MOR ballads unimaginable depth. a star is born!
my new theory is that American Idol is to 9-11 as The Beatles were to the JFK assassination, people were looking for a powerful feel-good to unite/heal them. crucially for music fans, though, what is American Idol to Pop? we'll soon see...

― Paul (scifisoul), Thursday, 5 September 2002 15:18 (twenty-one years ago) link

one year passes...

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=514&e=8&u=/ap/20040803/ap_on_en_tv/tv_idol_auditions_1

― AdamL :') (nordicskilla), Wednesday, 4 August 2004 01:58 (nineteen years ago) link

eight years pass...

http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/16/showbiz/american-idol-judges/index.html?hpt=en_c1

lolwhut

― wtf where's my chapbook (DJP), Monday, 17 September 2012 13:50 (eleven years ago) link

Insane.

― Johnny Fever, Monday, 17 September 2012 15:02 (eleven years ago) link

They're trying to be The Voice now (I guess Nicki is Adam Levine?)

― Johnny Fever, Monday, 17 September 2012 15:03 (eleven years ago) link

I kinda would have had more interest in Adam Lambert tbh.

― The specifics are these, which is those principles I described (Dan Peterson), Monday, 17 September 2012 15:42 (eleven years ago) link

six months pass...

i haven't really followed this season too much, but this performance crushes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7acuT6Sydc4

― monotony, Friday, 12 April 2013 11:03 (eleven years ago) link

^^^ Ah, just came here to post this. Crazy amazing, song choice and interpretation. DJP, have you seen this?

― New Authentic Everybootsy Collins (Dan Peterson), Thursday, 18 April 2013 13:52 (eleven years ago) link

haha yes, yes I have

I want Candice to retroactively win every season of AI

― Call me at **BITCOIN (DJP), Thursday, 18 April 2013 13:53 (eleven years ago) link

I'm guessing this is the first Cure song ever performed on AI?

― New Authentic Everybootsy Collins (Dan Peterson), Thursday, 18 April 2013 13:56 (eleven years ago) link

IIRC yes

thank you Adele

― Call me at **BITCOIN (DJP), Thursday, 18 April 2013 14:02 (eleven years ago) link

Okay, didn't even realize Adele had covered this. I've heard surprisingly little by her, considering her ubiquity. Cuz I was gonna say, if Candice actually thought up the rearrangement, it's pretty brilliant.

― New Authentic Everybootsy Collins (Dan Peterson), Thursday, 18 April 2013 14:08 (eleven years ago) link

yeah the Adele version is baller, excellent choice for Candice:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f1D9kHogq0

― Call me at **BITCOIN (DJP), Thursday, 18 April 2013 14:30 (eleven years ago) link

I like it even better with that guitar/samba arrangement. That would have been perfect for Megan Joy! (ducking...)

― New Authentic Everybootsy Collins (Dan Peterson), Thursday, 18 April 2013 14:43 (eleven years ago) link

Dude have you heard Megan Joy's solo stuff? She went off on a Portisheadish tangent for a while and was fucking amazing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGWaPJ_gep8

― Call me at **BITCOIN (DJP), Thursday, 18 April 2013 15:04 (eleven years ago) link

YES!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZJha3ci8BQ

― New Authentic Everybootsy Collins (Dan Peterson), Thursday, 18 April 2013 15:16 (eleven years ago) link

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cool cool https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/13/entertainment/caleb-kennedy-idol-trnd/index.html

― 80's hair metal , and good praise music ! (DJP), Friday, 14 May 2021 14:22 (two years ago) link

Chayce Beckham sings like Chris Pratt's character on Parks & Recreation

― Fauna Sukkot (Deflatormouse), Monday, 24 May 2021 02:45 (two years ago) link

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