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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 12:10:19 AM
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It used to be the only thing that mattered with dialidol was the green color-- meaning they're safe. They might not be able to give accuracy on who's first, second and so on but lately....like the last 2 weeks....they've been wrong. Actually, the last 2 seasons...they have missed it most of the time....so it's not reliable at all.
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 12:14:27 AM
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I hate to burst everyone's bubble, but it may be too little too late for Shyesha. Yes, she had one of the outanding vocals of the night, but she may be voted out anyways because when Simon made that comment about packing their bags to Jason, these may garner sympathy votes. I hope is not so, but I have a feeling that she will be well into the "Tamera Gray" syndrome, which everyone thought she would win this thing, but votes can change and everything.
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 12:20:12 AM
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It used to be the only thing that mattered with dialidol was the green color-- meaning they're safe. They might not be able to give accuracy on who's first, second and so on but lately....like the last 2 weeks....they've been wrong. Actually, the last 2 seasons...they have missed it most of the time....so it's not reliable at all.
Thanks for letting me know that. I'd seen somewhere else that DialIdol was like 80% wrong - and I know last week, they had it all messed up. Plus, I'm actually wondering how many folks use text messaging to vote for Jason or any of the others - with them being unable to count the text messaging, how could it be accurate at all? lol I guess we'll see tomorrow if they came even close to being right tonight.
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 12:43:50 AM
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jodavi
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I hate to burst everyone's bubble, but it may be too little too late for Shyesha. Yes, she had one of the outanding vocals of the night, but she may be voted out anyways because when Simon made that comment about packing their bags to Jason, these may garner sympathy votes. I hope is not so, but I have a feeling that she will be well into the "Tamera Gray" syndrome, which everyone thought she would win this thing, but votes can change and everything.
Geesh...she's on the top 4 and the only female standing so that itself is an accomplishment. And what's the Gray sydrome--- everyone thought she would win this thing? Syesha is a great vocalist but I don't think everyone thought she would win this thing.
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 2:15:40 AM
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Just my opinion: I think of the 4 left, David Cook would probably be the biggest commercial success (he kind of reminds me of Chris Daughtry).
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 5:56:08 AM
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Just my opinion: I think of the 4 left, David Cook would probably be the biggest commercial success (he kind of reminds me of Chris Daughtry).
I agree. I hope that if he wins, the producers have learned their lesson from Daugherty and will let David Cook be David Cook.
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 5:57:08 AM
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Oh no! How did Jason mess up?
He did horrible in song 1 and in song 2 he forgot the lyrics and sounded just as bad as with his first choice. I would be surprised if it isn't lights out for him.
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 7:54:41 AM
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Oh no! How did Jason mess up?
He did horrible in song 1 and in song 2 he forgot the lyrics and sounded just as bad as with his first choice. I would be surprised if it isn't lights out for him.
For his first song he sang Bob Marley's arrangement of "I Shot the Sheriff." Bob Marley?? What the heck was Jason thinking? I'm sorry, but I have to agree with the judges. It was horrible. I loved Simon's comment that it sounded like a bad audition. Hubby loves that song but didn't know Marley had done a cover of it. He was seriously underwhelmed by Jason's performance. 
On the second song, he sang Dylan's original version of "Mr. Tambourine Man" and forgot part of the lyrics right at the beginning. Absolute big no-no. And it wasn't like David A where he just missed a beat or so. For a split second I thought he was going the miss the song.  I don't mean to play the gender card, but if the fans nailed Brooke for flubbing up so seriously, then in all fairness they should nail Jason.
Everybody else did ok. I had never heard of either of David C's songs, but he turned in solid rocker performances.
I was pleasantly surprised (again!) by Syesha, especially by her second song. It was lovely. The only thing that slightly bothered me was her comparing the civil rights movement (the song was released in 1965), to her own personal journey on AI. Other than that, I loved her and hope she gets voted through.
I must confess that normally David A is just so-so for me, however last night I actually liked "Loved Me Tender." And I wouldn't bank on him not selling albums. He might not have long-term staying power, but in the short run I could see all those teenyboppers who are voting for him buying his album, especially if he were given the Disney-style marketing treatment.
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 9:02:24 AM
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I may be the only one (clearly the judges don't agree with me ... or they're seeing everything through Archuletta-colored glasses), but I cringed all the way through "Love Me Tender"! Or at least everything after the first 2 lines, when he started singing whatever notes came to mind! There's a difference between making a song "your own" and completely changing it into a different song.
I'm sorry ... that's Elvis, and that's a classic song. I don't care how many 12-year-olds are screaming his name -- he's hasn't achieved any sort of level where he can take those kinds of liberties. I don't get why that didn't bother at least Randy or Simon a little bit.
The kid has a good voice, but he's "cruise ship". Disney Cruises, to be exact.
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 9:04:46 AM
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I voted last night for both David's and Syeesha. Jason has got to go. He acts like he does not want to be there anymore, so let's all do him a favor and send him home. Dial Idol is very unreliable and 9 times out of ten it is wrong. David C will win this. Syeesha is the only girl standing now and that in itself is an accomplishment.
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 9:12:10 AM
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I think David A was great last night!
David C. was pretty good on his second song but his first song was
just so-so.
Syesha did okay on the first one, not good on the second one.
Poor Jason just did horrible on both.
It is too bad that Michael Johns is gone but Jason and Syesha is
still there.
I think it will be the battle of the Davids.
David C. will be more likely to sell albums with his rocker style, but
as far as talent goes David A. has all of them beat.
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 9:54:39 AM
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Jason just totally tanked. I wouldn't count him out yet though. He has a huge fan base and he's VFTW's pick.
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 11:02:23 AM
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My wife taped the show for me and we noticed that when Jason was standing with Ryan (the part when the phone numbers for voting appear at the bottom of the screen at the end of the judges' critiques), Jason appeared to mouth the words "Don't Vote"....anyone else notice this?
He definitely gives the impression that he wants to get voted off.
Regarding Syesha, my wife felt she was using her sexuality (and wardrobe choices) and the civil rights comment to garner votes. I think she has a decent voice, but she doesn't really have that "it" factor to me. I mean, she's attractive and all that, but she doesn't seem to connect with the audience.
My prediction (a few weeks ago as she started doing better) was that Syesha would end up winning this thing because the show seems to thrive on the "surprise" result.....I can see David Cook going the way of Daughtry. Once he goes, she may well win it.
And David A? Bores me to tears. Ballad after ballad, and yet the judges love him! Even when he messes up a lyric.
Maybe next year they could liven the show up by having John Lee Hooker / Blues night...with perhaps Buddy Guy or Koko Taylor as a mentor. Or how about Black Sabbath night, with Ozzy mumbling advice.....
I'm getting a bit silly, so I'll stop. But those are my thoughts on last night. My wife has concluded that the show is fixed...Paula's goof-up last week sure made us think along those lines!
Blessings.
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 11:04:09 AM
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My wife taped the show for me and we noticed that when Jason was standing with Ryan (the part when the phone numbers for voting appear at the bottom of the screen at the end of the judges' critiques), Jason appeared to mouth the words "Don't Vote"....anyone else notice this?
He either mouthed "don't vote" or "vote vote".
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 11:13:45 AM
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Last thought re: Syesha...
I love the song "A Change Is Gonna Come", but her vocal runs and urban yodeling at the end ruined it for me. That song just needs to be sung "as is". I don't care for the "urban yodeling" style in general, but leave that type of singing to Mariah...she pioneered the style and does it best.
And right after she finished "Proud Mary", I turned to my wife and said "That looked like an impersonation of Tina Turner". Sure enough, a few minutes later, Simon said the very same thing! To me, that has been her weakness.....I would like to see more of her own personality some forth, rather than try to be another Mariah, Whitney etc.
All that said, I have this gut feeling that she will win this thing. Not that I'm rooting for, or against her....it's just an observation.
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 11:36:54 AM
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Here's my take -
Jason - he wants off so he can start his own career the way he wants to. I suspect he'll survive this week, but will be voted off next.
Syesha - she will come in second, using her "sex appeal" to get that far.
David C - he will be voted off this week, and have the most successful career of them all this season.
David A - he will win and tank. The judges will be happy, the little girls will be happy, but those who actually purchase the albums will not support him. He'll be a one hit wonder and fade off into Disney mania where he belongs.
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 11:37:56 AM
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My wife taped the show for me and we noticed that when Jason was standing with Ryan (the part when the phone numbers for voting appear at the bottom of the screen at the end of the judges' critiques), Jason appeared to mouth the words "Don't Vote"....anyone else notice this?
He either mouthed "don't vote" or "vote vote".
I'm gonna go watch it again!
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 11:40:45 AM
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I still think it'll be the two Davids and David A might win. I want David C to win but with the way judges and the girls having a lovefest...he might win. As far as the Disney goes, I'm not even sure if he's what a Disney material would be. He seems to very shy and very timid and I almost convince that it has to do with his over bearing Dad ('read somewhere that Naomi Judd does not have good comments about his Dad during his Star Search days). Right now...with the teen pop male favorites...I'm aware of the Jonas brothers and Zac Effron and I'm trying to fit David A into that mold and I'm not seeing it. But things can change.
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 11:50:31 AM
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OK, what are the judges hearing with David A that I am missing? I've been asking that all along. Either he sounds much better in person, or they're getting paid to plug him. Every song sounds the same. I think I'd be justified if I strangled him because of his urban yodeling. He seems incapable of holding a note without warbling up and down the scale.
Jason was a huge disappointment last night. Bad songs, forgot the chorus to Mr. Tambourine Man, and then that falsetto thing at the end of it? Really bad news.
David Cook's version of Hungry Like the Wolf was sad. But holy cow! That was one of the best versions of Baba O'Riley I've heard, and I've seen The Who 3 times.
If Syesha had performed like she has the past 3 weeks for the whole competition she'd already be the American Idol. Her second song gave me goosebumps!
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Hubby loves that song but didn't know Marley had done a cover of it. Not to be picky, but Bob Marley wrote the song, Clapton did the ever so mediocre cover.
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 11:57:22 AM
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My wife taped the show for me and we noticed that when Jason was standing with Ryan (the part when the phone numbers for voting appear at the bottom of the screen at the end of the judges' critiques), Jason appeared to mouth the words "Don't Vote"....anyone else notice this?
He either mouthed "don't vote" or "vote vote".
I'm gonna go watch it again!
I just "tubed" it and it looks like he is saying "vote....vote".
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 12:25:17 PM
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OK, what are the judges hearing with David A that I am missing? I've been asking that all along. Either he sounds much better in person, or they're getting paid to plug him. Every song sounds the same. I think I'd be justified if I strangled him because of his urban yodeling. He seems incapable of holding a note without warbling up and down the scale.
Jason was a huge disappointment last night. Bad songs, forgot the chorus to Mr. Tambourine Man, and then that falsetto thing at the end of it? Really bad news.
David Cook's version of Hungry Like the Wolf was sad. But holy cow! That was one of the best versions of Baba O'Riley I've heard, and I've seen The Who 3 times.
If Syesha had performed like she has the past 3 weeks for the whole competition she'd already be the American Idol. Her second song gave me goosebumps!
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Hubby loves that song but didn't know Marley had done a cover of it. Not to be picky, but Bob Marley wrote the song, Clapton did the ever so mediocre cover.
Absolutely agree with everything you said! 
When Syesha was singing the second song, the emotions were raw and real. I cried with her.
I don't think she was trying to use the civil rights card, I think this song just really struck a chord in her and it came out as she sung.
Hungry Like The Wolf used to be one of my favorite songs, when I hear it I go back in my mind to driving the streets of San Francisco with my then 2 yr old son standing up in the backseat. 
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 1:36:47 PM
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I just rewatched last night's show. Jason wasn't as bad as he seemed last night. Still not great but not nearly as bad as the judges judged him. I think he may have mouthed "don't don't". When Simon said that David A could have whistled something and it would have been better than Jason's performance David said, "I liked Jason's song."
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 2:07:01 PM
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I was pleasantly surprised (again!) by Syesha, especially by her second song. It was lovely. The only thing that slightly bothered me was her comparing the civil rights movement (the song was released in 1965), to her own personal journey on AI. Other than that, I loved her and hope she gets voted through.
I think that comment about the civil rights movement was a very poor choice of words on Syesha's part. It suggested to me she is A. ignorant when it comes to the history of her own people and B. she is immature and grasping for anything to keep her afloat.
I don't understand why she would have done that because she is actually a very talented person and could have a good career by standing on her own merits.
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RE: American Idol Season 7 - 5/7/2008 3:31:31 PM
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He definitely gives the impression that he wants to get voted off.
That's what irritates the heck out of me. When the show first started I loved him because he was so different. Now his attitude just gets to me. For Pete's sake, this is a competition. If you're not in it to win, then you shouldn't be here. Hubby and I both think that he's simply been coasting on his reputation and looks a la David A for these past few weeks.
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Regarding Syesha, my wife felt she was using her sexuality (and wardrobe choices) and the civil rights comment to garner votes.
I thought about that during her first song. She seemed pretty sincere during the second, though. I wanted to cry, too. 
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My prediction (a few weeks ago as she started doing better) was that Syesha would end up winning this thing because the show seems to thrive on the "surprise" result.....I can see David Cook going the way of Daughtry. Once he goes, she may well win it.
I actually could see that happening. If by some horrible accident David C were voted off then Jason and David A might cancel each other out with their teenybopper votes.
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Maybe next year they could liven the show up by having John Lee Hooker / Blues night...with perhaps Buddy Guy or Koko Taylor as a mentor. Or how about Black Sabbath night, with Ozzy mumbling advice.....
They should bring Sharon Obourne over. She was manager for years, and she's pretty savvy about the business. She's a judge on the The X-Factor and usually gives Simon a comeuppance. 
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I'm getting a bit silly, so I'll stop. But those are my thoughts on last night. My wife has concluded that the show is fixed...Paula's goof-up last week sure made us think along those lines!
Blessings.
She did admit in an interview that the judges watch the dress rehearsal and take notes. As for not being able to tell when a person has only sung one song, well...I think I'd rather not comment.
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