zooropop40
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I think he murdered it 
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ONE on American Idol?
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Catman
Rock n' Roll Doggie
Yeah, but there were a few gushing about the song itself, so I enjoyed that bit 
EDIT: I mean... what? Someone sang "One" on American Idol?
I hate that show...
EDIT: I mean... what? Someone sang "One" on American Idol?
I hate that show...
neatperson42
The Fly
I just saw that too. I happened to be flipping through channels, and I heard Simon say Bono called him on Saturday or something. Can't say I liked the song, but then again, I don't like it when anyone sings One unless it's Bono.
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zooropop40
Refugee
true. and then Adam said "oh there are actually good lyrics in this song"
it was obviously the first time he probably even read or heard the song, and was like "oh, this is actually well written"
like I understand creativity and new directions to a song...but ONE was not even recognizable other than the lyrics which he was screaming out with none of the subtle passion that Bono originally put into it.
it was obviously the first time he probably even read or heard the song, and was like "oh, this is actually well written"
like I understand creativity and new directions to a song...but ONE was not even recognizable other than the lyrics which he was screaming out with none of the subtle passion that Bono originally put into it.
I think he murdered it
I agree.
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Acrobat51829
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Thought the first part was decent, didn't like the second part as much. One shouldn't be screamed. 
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zooropop40
Refugee
It was called U2, but it certainly wasnt.
the beauty of U2's One was that it was understated and sung in a way where it was about the poetry of the song. When you scream out the lyrics the song loses all significance if you ask me.
OrARoundabout
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I just edited my post because:
#1: I know exactly what this shit it
#2: One is a thing of beauty, if it's not sung by Bono...it loses all of it's significance (Stealing ur word)...
Nuf said
cg
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He seemed to be channeling Mary J Blige's version of the song; screamy over the top One.
I did not enjoy it.
I did not enjoy it.
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zooropop40
Refugee
my facebook status right now also displays my dissatisfaction...and the american idol/ non-u2 fans are about to pounce on it.
U2isthebest
ONE love, blood, life
Uh, he's said before he's a U2 fan. I'm fairly certain he's heard the song before.
believer75
War Child
Why hate on someone because they sing a U2 song?
"We don't want to be a cover band, we want other bands to cover us."
Maybe some people will discover U2 because they actually got some props tonight.....and I did not think it was bad. The crowd loved it and I always like it when U2 gets credit they deserve.
"We don't want to be a cover band, we want other bands to cover us."
Maybe some people will discover U2 because they actually got some props tonight.....and I did not think it was bad. The crowd loved it and I always like it when U2 gets credit they deserve.
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zooropop40
Refugee
oh. I havent watched the show that much this season. I guess the way he said that line made it seem like it was the first time he heard the song, but I guess I was wrong about that.
popacrobat
Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB
that was Brutally bad.
I didn't think it was so bad. He tried to do a Mary J......He's got a Robert Plant kinda rock voice.
Anywhoo.
ONE on American Idol = ROYALTIES
Let's not forget David Cook did ISHFWILF last season.
And Bono has appeared on Idol for their fundraiser.
Anywhoo.
ONE on American Idol = ROYALTIES
Let's not forget David Cook did ISHFWILF last season.
And Bono has appeared on Idol for their fundraiser.
Yeah I didnt like it.
shaun vox
New Yorker
Fruitcake ruined it. im sure this is the first time he has heard it Duh.
he should just stick to a britney spears or Cher song.
girlfriend .
he should just stick to a britney spears or Cher song.
girlfriend .
nathan1977
Rock n' Roll Doggie
A bit over the top for my tastes.
GirlsAloudFan
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Not cool, man. Not cool.
corianderstem
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GAF beat me to it.
Take the homophobia and assholishness elsewhere.
Take the homophobia and assholishness elsewhere.
shaun vox
New Yorker
ok that was harsh ill admit that.
but saying that "the lyrics are beautiful" was a stab at bono as a singer. who is 100 times a real singer than this guy can ever be.
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zooropop40
Refugee
yea.. a bit over the top there.
btw, the person in your avatar looks like a mixture of David Blaine and Sayid from LOST
corianderstem
Blue Crack Distributor
Feel free to take back your "fruitcake" comment, too.
U2isthebest
ONE love, blood, life
What the fuck is your problem? Saying the lyrics are fabulous, means, *le gasp* that he thinks the lyrics are fabulous 
, or "amazing" or "brilliant" or whatever adjective one might use to describe the lyrics of a song they love.
shaun vox
New Yorker
OMG who knew Adam fans were on a u2 site hahaha calm down, i think it was stab at bono as a singer thats all. now go worship your hero.
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corianderstem
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In what universe does someone saying "the lyrics are fabulous" equal a slam on Bono's singing?
Because everyone already knows the lyrics are super shitty so clearly Adam was being sarcastic by saying they were fabulous? What?
You're insane. And irritating.
Because everyone already knows the lyrics are super shitty so clearly Adam was being sarcastic by saying they were fabulous? What?
You're insane. And irritating.
romi
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I thought Mary J Blige was dueting with him until I realized he was on stage by himself. This was the first I've heard him sing, but I think his voice is really bad.
What's with the tongue? he looks like my cat when he's about to barf!
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Ah...
I don't particularly like Adam (Although he seems like a nice guy...I don't rly watch American Idol). But he certainly didn't take a stab at Bono...
So according to ur logic...if I say, "Bono's lyrics are fucking amazing"...I'm taking a stab at him?
shaun vox
New Yorker
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