American Idol - Season 7

[corianderstem]

America, you got it right. I you.

 

[U2isthebest]

Okay, someone tell me who's going home - I got that Kristy Lee is still around (hellooooooo, Sanjaya). Who left?

Amanda.

 

[corianderstem]

I find nothing sad-face about that. Kristy Lee is boring, but Amanda was awful. Every week she sang, I thought she got worse and worse.

(But heh, I got my edit in pretty quick - I found the eliminee on Yahoo.)

 

[WildHoneyAlways]

My sister and I have been referring to Amanda as "the cat in heat."

 

[corianderstem]

Ha!

 

[LemonMelon]

What I heard from her performance last night was indeed awful.

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

i don't think amanda should of gone home... Kristi should of.. I just don't get it...

 

[LemonMelon]

i don't think amanda should of gone home... Kristi should of.. I just don't get it...

What's to get? Kristy is cute and has an OK voice. Same reason you're all voting for David A.

 

[corianderstem]

Kristy is as bland as last week's toast, and she really, really should go next.

I think David A is bland as well - I do not get why he's been annointed as The Chosen One this year.

 

[Lila64]

I really couldn't believe Carly was in the bottom three. That was the big surprise. I would have been happy with Amanda or Kristy going home. Maybe this will be her last hurrah and she can still get to go on the tour being in the top 10.

I agree with cori about David A. He's got a good voice, but that ain't everything.

As for next weeks theme, I don't think they said on the show. They just mentioned some of the mentors: Mariah Carey, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Neil Diamond, and Dolly Parton. I thought I read somewhere that it was top 100 or top itunes songs I can't remember...

 

[MrsSpringsteen]

Congrats America, you've once again proved you're the dumbest nation on earth.

I'm probably wrong and there have been exceptions- but I think on AI when it comes down to the women, the one perceived by more of the audience to be "cuter" will stay, at least until her cuteness can't win out over her talent. Amanda was the same thing week after week, but I would still rather listen to her than Kristy's imitation of Jessica Simpson goes country, or whatever that is that she's doing. I think Carly being in the bottom three is a total joke. I guess people think Ramiele is cute. I don't get her at all. Attractiveness is a factor for the guys too, but maybe not as much.

 

[CTU2fan]

America, you got it right. I you.

And did you notice none of the usual boo-hooing at the elimination? I thought Amanda seemed pretty cool (still didn't like her singing) but judging by her fellow Idols' reaction maybe not.

Kristy is as bland as last week's toast, and she really, really should go next.

I think David A is bland as well - I do not get why he's been annointed as The Chosen One this year.

again. I think I love you

I'm probably wrong and there have been exceptions- but I think on AI when it comes down to the women, the one perceived by more of the audience to be "cuter" will stay, at least until her cuteness can't win out over her talent. Amanda was the same thing week after week, but I would still rather listen to her than Kristy's imitation of Jessica Simpson goes country, or whatever that is that she's doing. I think Carly being in the bottom three is a total joke. I guess people think Ramiele is cute. I don't get her at all. Attractiveness is a factor for the guys too, but maybe not as much.

I think you see the "cute" thing with guys a lot. I think Jason is getting more votes because he's oh-so-dreamy and we've seen that in the past (Cory Clark, John Peter Lewis etc). But I agree Kristy being cute is keeping her alive, though I think she's done next week barring a miraculously good performance.

And yes, Carly in the bottom is just insane.

 

[Golightly Grrl]

American Idol-The Top 11 Results

Hey kids, it’s Wednesday night on Idol and we all know what that means-50 minutes of filler and 10 minutes of actual eliminations. Let’s get to business.

First, Idol has some major mentor news. Dolly Parton, Mariah Carey, Andrew Lloyd Weber and Neil Diamond will all be on board to guide the contestants during different theme weeks. I guess that means the Idol hopefuls will get to butcher country music, R & B pop, Broadway show tunes, and the oldies. Lucky us.

What else? Oh yes. Remember last year’s Idol coronation song “This is My Ow?” Oops, I mean “This is My Now.” Once again, Idol is sponsoring a songwriting contest for wannabe Diane Warrens to write the Idol coronation song for season 7. Gee, how many ways can you write about destiny, pride, inspiration and rainbows?

Now it’s time for one of the most under-whelming AI medleys I have ever witnessed. Yes, I know the group sings are completely cheesy but show some damn enthusiasm. And was Ramiele’s microphone turned off or was it just my TV?

After the Beatles medley we get a brief overview of the previous night’s performances. Those who are deemed safe and in the top ten will get to sit on some crushed velvet couches. Gee, I guess Graceland had a garage sale. The bottom three get to sit on the bed pans of destiny.

Brooke, Carly, David A and Michael are summoned to the Idol Seal of Doom. Brooke, David A and Michael are declared safe. In an Idol shocker, Carly is in the bottom three. Apparently, she didn’t have the luck of the Irish. She takes a seat on a bed pan of destiny.

After a brief commercial break, we get to see the making of a pimpmercial, which turns out to be very inspired by Ed Wood. The Idols sing the Clash classic “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” Another favorite band of mine gets murdered Idol-style.

Back to finding out who is in the top ten (and gets to go on tour) and who is in the bottom three. David C and his spit curl are safe, as are Jason and Ramiele. Kristy Lee is in familiar territory-the bottom three. Personally, I think Idol should engrave her name on one of the bed pans of destiny.

Before we can get back to announcing who is safe and who is not, we have to deal with some lame Idol business. Ryan is taking our calls. We find out Simon doesn’t spend a lot on clothes because he’s not egotistical like Ryan. However, Simon does have good things about kissing Paula. Hmm, maybe because her kisses taste like chocolate martinis. The last song Ramiele downloaded was R. Kelly’s “I’m a Flirt.” And Michael Johns thinks he peaked in Hollywood. Truer words were never spoken.

Hey remember season five’s Kellie Pickler? She’s back and she’s brought her new “shoes” with her. Speaking of shoes, she sings her country hit “Red High Heels.” Well, at least she doesn’t put me to sleep like Kat McPhee did last week. And I love her dress.

Before the final person with the lowest votes is announced, we learn some important information about “Idol Gives Back.” We also get to see Fantasia and Elliott Yamin tour Angola and pass out nets to help fight off malaria. Fanstasia sings “Amazing Grace” and Elliott gets to meet his namesake, baby Elliott. I don’t know which Elliott is more precious.

Okay, finally we find out who is the last person in the bottom three. Syesha and Chickezie are safe and join their buds on Elvis’ couches. Amanda joins Carly and Kristy Lee in the bottom three. All of them stand on the Idol Seal of Doom. Carly is announced safe and nearly has a nervous breakdown. Kristy Lee must be made of Teflon (just who is voting for her?) and is also safe. That means Amanda is leaving us. I guess “Vote for the Worst” couldn’t save her. Yep, you can tell being voted off is really destroying her. It’s probably a good thing America got rid of her before Broadway week. Can you imagine her rasping her way through “Everything’s Coming Up Roses?” Shudder.

 

[Bonochick]

Kristy is as bland as last week's toast, and she really, really should go next.

I think David A is bland as well - I do not get why he's been annointed as The Chosen One this year.

I agree...although I will give David credit for being a much better singer than Kristy Lee. Still though...boring.

I felt sorry for Amanda going before Kristy Lee. Even though Amanda was really predictable, and it was the same thing each week, she is more talented than Kristy Lee. I think it's a bummer that Amanda won't get to go on the tour, but Kristy Lee will. Not that I'll be going to see any show on said tour, but I'm just saying.

I was kind of happy that Carly was on the bottom because it just reinforces that nobody is safe, and you have to be very careful with selecting songs. Yes, Carly sang "Blackbird" well, she has a fabulous voice...but it was boring.

 

[CTU2fan]

I felt sorry for Amanda going before Kristy Lee. Even though Amanda was really predictable, and it was the same thing each week, she is more talented than Kristy Lee. I think it's a bummer that Amanda won't get to go on the tour, but Kristy Lee will. Not that I'll be going to see any show on said tour, but I'm just saying.

I agree. I won't see the tour either but if I did I bet Amanda would be a lot more fun to see than Kristy Lee.

 

[Bono's Doll]

Kristy Lee Amanda is genuine--take or leave her--she is herself. I want Carly to win. I was shocked to see her in the bottom 3.

 

[Sicy]

Kristy Lee =

She needs to go, stat.

 

[U2isthebest]

I absolutely love Amanda. I would buy her album or go see her in a heartbeat. I think most of America has forgotten what an authentic rock singer is.

David Cook, I'm looking your way. I like the guy's voice, and what he did with "Hello" a few weeks ago was absolutely brilliant, but I was not feeling his metal version of "Day Tripper" this week. I'm afraid if he wins, he'd just become a lower-rent Daughtry who is already a low-rent Nickleback who are a low-rent version of....suckitude.

 

[U2isthebest]

Am I the only lame one who LOL'ed last night during the viewer call-in segment when Simon said he'd do a sequel to the kiss thing with Paula, and Ryan replies "We've got time now. You can at least get to second base." Yeah, I thought so.

 

[corianderstem]

I don't think Amanda's a phony - she seems really cool, but honestly, singers like her are a dime-a-dozen, all found in bar bands and karaoke bars.

I'm still surprised she made it as far as she did.

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

Kristy Lee =

She needs to go, stat.

here, here.. ! when is she gonna go for god's sake..

 

[U2isthebest]

I stand corrected: Next week's theme is songs from the years the contestants were born. Archuleta is '90'. I would give anything to hear him bust out "Poison" by Bell Biv Devoe.

 

[CTU2fan]

Never trust a big butt and a smile

There's so many choices though, and he's actually already sang one I think...

Top 100 hits of 1990

1. Hold On, Wilson Phillips
2. It Must Have Been Love, Roxette
3. Nothing Compares 2 U, Sinead O'Connor
4. Poison, Bell Biv Devoe
5. Vogue, Madonna
6. Vision Of Love, Mariah Carey
7. Another Day In Paradise, Phil Collins
8. Hold On, En Vogue
9. Cradle Of Love, Billy Idol
10. Blaze Of Glory, Jon Bon Jovi
11. Do Me!, Bell Biv Devoe
12. How Am I Supposed To Live Without You, Michael Bolton
13. Pump Up The Jam, Technotronic
14. Opposites Attract, Paula Abdul
15. Escapade, Janet Jackson
16. All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You, Heart
17. Close To You, Maxi Priest
18. Black Velvet, Alannah Myles
19. Release Me, Wilson Phillips
20. Don't Know Much, Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville
21. All Around The World, Lisa Stansfield
22. l Wanna Be Rich, Calloway
23. I Remember You, Skid Row
24. Rub You The Right Way, Johnny Gill
25. She Ain't Worth It, Glenn Medeiros Featuring Bobby Brown
26. If Wishes Came True, Sweet Sensation
27. The Power, Snap
28. (Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection, Nelson
29. Love Will Lead You Back, Taylor Dayne
30. Don't Wanna Fall In Love, Jane Child
31. Two To Make It Right, Seduction
32. Sending All My Love, Linear
33. Unskinny Bop, Poison
34. Step By Step, New Kids On The Block
35. Dangerous, Roxette
36. We Didn't Start The Fire, Billy Joel
37. I Don't Have The Heart, James Ingram
38. Downtown Train, Rod Stewart
39. Rhythm Nation, Janet Jackson
40. I'll Be Your Everything, Tommy Page
41. Roam, B-52's
42. Everything, Jody Watley
43. Back To Life, Soul II Soul
44. Here and Now, Luther Vandross
45. Alright, Janet Jackson
46. Ice Ice Baby, Vanilla Ice
47. Blame It On The Rain, Milli Vanilli
48. Have You Seen Her, M.C. Hammer
49. With Every Beat Of My Heart, Taylor Dayne
50. Come Back To Me, Janet Jackson
51. No More Lies, Michel'le
52. Praying For Time, George Michael
53. How Can We Be Lovers, Michael Bolton
54. Do You Remember, Phil Collins
55. Ready Or Not, After 7
56. U Can't Touch This, M.C. Hammer
57. I Wish It Would Rain Down, Phil Collins
58. Just Between You and Me, Lou Gramm
59. Something Happened On The Way To Heaven, Phil Collins
60. Black Cat, Janet Jackson
61. Can't Stop, After 7
62. Janie's Got A Gun, Aerosmith
63. The Humpty Dance, Digital Underground
64. I'll Be Your Shelter, Taylor Dayne
65. Free Fallin', Tom Petty
66. Giving You The Benefit, Pebbles
67. Enjoy The Silence, Depeche Mode
68. Love Song, Tesla
69. Price Of Love, Bad English
70. Girls Nite Out, Tyler Collins
71. King Of Wishful Thinking, Go West
72. What Kind Of Man Would I Be?, Chicago
73. Get Up! (Before The Night Is Over), Technotroic
74. Here We Are, Gloria Estefan
75. Epic, Faith No More
76. Love Takes Time, Mariah Carey
77. Just Like Jesse James, Cher
78. Love Shack, B-52's
79. All Or Nothing, Milli Vanilli
80. Romeo, Dino
81. Everybody Everybody, Black Box
82. I Go To Extremes, Billy Joel
83. Whip Appeal, Babyface
84. Oh Girl, Paul Young
85. C'mon and Get My Love, D-Mob With Cathy Dennis
85. (It's Just) The Way That You Love Me, Paula Abdul
87. We Can't Go Wrong, Cover Girls
88. When I'm Back On My Feet Again, Michael Bolton
89. Make You Sweat, Keith Sweat
90. This One's For The Children, New Kids On The Block
91. What It Takes, Aerosmith
92. Forever, Kiss
93. Jerk Out, Time
94. Just A Friend, Biz Markie
95. Whole Wide World, A'me Lorain
96. Without You, Motley Crue
97. Swing The Mood, Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers
98. Thieves In The Temple, Prince
99. Mentirosa, Mellow Man Ace
100. Tic-Tac-Toe, Kyper

 

[CTU2fan]

Personally I'd go with Janie's Got A Gun, at least it might not be boring...

 

[U2isthebest]

I could see him going with the Michael Bolton tune.

And then I see me stabbing my ears with a steak knife.

 

[U2isthebest]

Jason Castro was born in 87, I would love to see if he could pull off WOWY. I know he's a U2 fan.

 

[Daddysgonnapay]

please don't let anyone choose Paula Abdul's Opposites attract to try to score brownie points!!

 

[corianderstem]

Anyone who picks a Paula Abdul song in a SINGING competition is seriously deluded.

 

[Lila64]

What year was Michael born in? He's 29 (as of when, I don't know). Here's 1979's hits

1. My Sharona, The Knack
2. Bad Girls, Donna Summer
3. Le Freak, Chic
4. Da Ya Think I'm Sexy, Rod Stewart
5. Reunited, Peaches and Herb
6. I Will Survive, Gloria Gaynor
7. Hot Stuff, Donna Summer
8. Y.M.C.A., Village People
9. Ring My Bell, Anita Ward
10. Sad Eyes, Robert John
11. Too Much Heaven, Bee Gees
12. MacArthur Park, Donna Summer
13. When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman, Dr. Hook
14. Makin' It, David Naughton
15. Fire, Pointer Sisters
16. Tragedy, Bee Gees
17. A Little More Love, Olivia Newton-John
18. Heart Of Glass, Blondie
19. What A Fool Believes, Doobie Brothers
20. Good Times, Chic
21. You Don't Bring Me Flowers, Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond
22. Knock On Wood, Amii Stewart
23. Stumblin' In, Suzi Quatro and Chris Norman
24. Lead Me On, Maxine Nightingale
25. Shake Your Body, Jacksons
26. Don't Cry Out Loud, Melissa Manchester
27. The Logical Song, Supertramp
28. My Life, Billy Joel
29. Just When I Needed You Most, Randy Vanwarmer
30. You Can't Change That, Raydio
31. Shake Your Groove Thing, Peaches and Herb
32. I'll Never Love This Way Again, Dionne Warwick
33. Love You Inside Out, Bee Gees
34. I Want You To Want Me, Cheap Trick
35. The Main Event (Fight), Barbra Streisand
36. Mama Can't Buy You Love, Elton John
37. I Was Made For Dancin', Leif Garrett
38. After The Love Has Gone, Earth, Wind and Fire
39. Heaven Knows, Donna Summer and Brooklyn Dreams
40. The Gambler, Kenny Rogers
41. Lotta Love, Nicolette Larson
42. Lady, Little River Band
43. Heaven Must Have Sent You, Bonnie Pointer
44. Hold The Line, Toto
45. He's The Greatest Dancer, Sister Sledge
46. Sharing The Night Together, Dr. Hook
47. She Believes In Me, Kenny Rogers
48. In The Navy, Village People
49. Music Box Dancer, Frank Mills
50. The Devil Went Down To Georgia, Charlie Daniels Band
51. Gold, John Stewart
52. Goodnight Tonight, Wings
53. We Are Family, Sister Sledge
54. Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy, Bad Company
55. Every 1's A Winner, Hot Chocolate
56. Take Me Home, Cher
57. Boogie Wonderland, Earth, Wind and Fire
58. (Our Love) Don't Throw It All Away, Andy Gibb
59. What You Won't Do For Love, Bobby Caldwell
60. New York Groove, Ace Frehley
61. Sultans Of Swing, Dire Straits
62. I Want Your Love, Chic
63. Chuck E's In Love, Rickie Lee Jones
64. I Love The Night Life, Alicia Bridges
65. Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now, McFadden and Whitehead
66. Lonesome Loser, Little River Band
67. Renegade, Styx
68. Love Is The Answer, England Dan and John Ford Coley
69. Got To Be Real, Cheryl Lynn
70. Born To Be Alive, Patrick Hernandez
71. Shine A Little Love, Electric Light Orchestra
72. I Just Fall In Love Again, Anne Murray
73. Shake It, Ian Matthews
74. I Was Made For Lovin' You, Kiss
75. I Just Wanna Stop, Gino Vannelli
76. Disco Nights, G.Q.
77. Ooh Baby Baby, Linda Ronstadt
78. September, Earth, Wind and Fire
79. Time Passages, Al Stewart
80. Rise, Herb Alpert
81. Don't Bring Me Down, Electric Light Orchestra
82. Promises, Eric Clapton
83. Get Used To It, Roger Voudouris
84. How Much I Feel, Ambrosia
85. Suspicions, Eddie Rabbitt
86. You Take My Breath Away, Rex Smith
87. How You Gonna See Me Now, Alice Cooper
88. Double Vision, Foreigner
89. Every Time I Think Of You, Babys this song
90. I Got My Mind Made Up, Instant Funk
91. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough, Michael Jackson
92. Bad Case Of Lovin' You, Robert Palmer
93. Somewhere In The Night, Barry Manilow
94. We've Got Tonite, Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band
95. Dance The Night Away, Van Halen
96. Dancing Shoes, Nigel Olsson
97. The Boss, Diana Ross
98. Sail On, Commodores
99. I Do Love You, G.Q.
100. Strange Way, Firefall

 

[Daddysgonnapay]

^ The Gambler