American Idol, Season 5 **Official Discussion Thread** Part 2

[Pooh's Pixie]

I give Ace credit for trying to make the Queen song his own and really trying to create something that would fit his style & voice. If Chris did it everyone would have been in awe. I love Chris but I think he's getting a lot of credit for just covering tunes that others have sung. At least Ace tried and I give him an A for effort. Same for Elliott...he puts his own spin on the song and while it might not be what everyone is used to, at least give him credit for making the music.

 

[dizagain]

Another born and raised southerner here...now living in Chicago. Plenty of people speak like Kellie - not me, thank goodness, but my accent is definitely there. I have relatives and friends who sound just like her!

Anyway, my only comment on last night is that this is the second time in a row that Paris has been so caught up in herself that she couldn't even hold it together to be kind to her exiting friend. She sat there clapping and jumping all around when they announced that Bucky was leaving and only as an afterthought gave him a little hug. She is old enough to have some self control and tact. Heck, my 12-year-old felt as though she couldn't be excited for herself for getting cast in a musical recently because little sis did not get in. She would quietly come up to me and whisper that she was excited throughout the day.

Oh well...sad to see Bucky go even though I knew he only had a week or two left in him.

 

[phisigprincess]

Maybe it's just me, but I LOVE the filler. I could watch Idol filler all night!! i thought the medley was great, Katharine McPhee's dad made me cry, all the families were fun.... maybe I'm too Idol obsessed for my own good.

And I'm sad to see Bucky leave. They have all really grown on me.

 

[FionaLovesShrek]

Born and raised in the south here - yes, there are some people who really do have this thick of an accent. Hopefully - not me. But I have a cousin who sounds just like this!!

My 4 yr old has a friend with a VERY THICK southern accent - no one else in the family does.

A 4 yr old isn't faking it, and I know my cousin isn't as she as spoke this way all of her life - she's now 42. So, there really are people who do speak this way. Personally, I like Kellie and hope she does well.

I of course, living in the south, am used to hearing different levels of the southern accent. I love hearing those who have a very thick accent, I think it's cute! But Kellie's is just not right. It's like an actor in a movie that is supposed to have a southern accent, but they never actually get the dialect correct. Kellie draws some syllabols out too long and doesn't actually speak some words, just hints at it. It's very hard to describe. Southern folks say what they mean only with a drawl and some twang. Bucky and Paris both have southern accents, but it sounds natural on them. Kellie's just isn't natural.

 

[Planogirl]

I'm glad that Ace apparently wasn't asking Queen to change their song. I should have known that it was the editting that made Ace look so bad. I don't think that he's a bad guy or anything but I still think that he should have gone before Bucky.

I'm also glad to hear that Bo's album is doing so well. Considering that it's so not his style of music IMO, that's a big accomplishment.

 

[Jennasis]

I honestly thought Ace was going tonight (DH actually made me fast forward through his song, which sounded worse than the Tuesday version). HOWEVER, I am equally thrilled that Bucky is gone. Simply not in the same league as Taylor, Chris and Katherine.

Rod Stewart week is going to be tough too. I hope they don't have to do his new stuff from the Standards album.

 

[phisigprincess]

I'm not surprised that editing made Ace look bad. It's amazing what they can do with it. It's nice that Brian May came out and said something. Any rumors for AFTER Rod Stewart week?

 

[Planogirl]

The scary thing is that people are saying that the category next week will be Rod Stewart classic STANDARDS. Somehow, I can't see Chris singing a song like My Funny Little Valentine.

 

[phisigprincess]

Rod Stewart Songbook selections:

You Go To My Head
They Can't Take That Away From Me
The Way You Look Tonight
It Had To Be You
That Old Feeling
These Foolish Things
The Very Thought of You
Moonglow
I'll Be Seeing You
Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
The Nearness of You
For All We Know
We'll Be Together Again
That's All
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
Night and Day
Baby, It's Cold Outside
A Kiss to Build A Dream On
But Not For Me
I Can't Get Started
Isnt' It Romantic
'S Wonderful
Manhattan
Stardust
What A Wonderful World
Blue Moon
For Sentimental Reasons
Embraceable You
Love Is Here To Stay
Crazy She Calls Me
I Only Have Eyes for You
As Time Goes By
Someone to Watch Over Me
My Heart Stood Still
Smile
Where or When
Until the Real Thing Comes Along
'Til There Was You
Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
I'm In the Mood For Love
Time After Time
I've Got A Crush On You
I WIsh You Love
You Send Me
Long Ago and Far Away
Makin' Whoopee
My One and Only Love
Taking a Chance on Love
My Funny Valentine
I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
Nevertheless (I'm in Love With You)
Blue Skies
Let's Fall in Love
Thanks for teh Memory
The First Cut Is the Deepest

 

[DisneyMim]

Just to add my 2 cents, I am sad that Bucky is gone. I like him.

 

[ScoJo15]

I think it is interesting that this year is shaping up into a battle of different styles:

Kellie - country bumpkin'
Chris - alt-rocker
Taylor - Joe Cocker-esque bluesy
Katharine - Celine Dion like ballad/pure singer

(that is who the final 4 will be)

Ace - boy band pop
Elliot - soulful r&b
Paris - old school pure r&b/jazz singer

May be a battle of which genre is more popular right now....

 

[damo]

I think there is something for everyone in that list.

 

[pirateofthecarolinas]

I of course, living in the south, am used to hearing different levels of the southern accent. I love hearing those who have a very thick accent, I think it's cute! But Kellie's is just not right. It's like an actor in a movie that is supposed to have a southern accent, but they never actually get the dialect correct. Kellie draws some syllabols out too long and doesn't actually speak some words, just hints at it. It's very hard to describe. Southern folks say what they mean only with a drawl and some twang. Bucky and Paris both have southern accents, but it sounds natural on them. Kellie's just isn't natural.

I totally disagree!

 

[Nancy]

Maybe it's just me, but I LOVE the filler. I could watch Idol filler all night!! i thought the medley was great, Katharine McPhee's dad made me cry, all the families were fun.... maybe I'm too Idol obsessed for my own good.

And I'm sad to see Bucky leave. They have all really grown on me.

I loved the filler last night! Katharine's Dad made me all misty eyed too...I even misted over telling my daughter about it when I picked her up from work. I also liked Ace's brothers...I could just imagine how they tortured him while growing up...his poor parents! I loved the medley too..with th clips from the auditions...it was a nice touch.

 

[Nancy]

I love classics and standards. I'm actually glad they will be singing these and not early Rod Stewart.

Here is my pick of songs based on the list that was in a previous post.

The Very Thought of You: Ace

Night and Day: Paris

What A Wonderful World: Taylor

Someone to Watch Over Me: Katharine

You Send Me: Elliot

Makin' Whoopee: Kellie

The First Cut Is the Deepest: Chris

 

[tarmand]

So long Bucky.

I knew it was his time, but man I was hoping he could stay a bit longer. I honestly looked forward to his performance each week the most. Now, I will root for Taylor, but I will no longer vote. It's just not that important to me anymore. My favorite is gone but at least he gets to tour. I never buy CDs - heck neither of my vehicles even have a cd player in them but if Bucky ever releases a cd, I will be happy to support him by buying one. I can always listen on my computer at work.

You Go Bucky! You made it to the top eight out of millions. You remind me a bit of Kid Rock and I hope you soon become as successful as he is - just please stay genuine.

 

[Robinrs]

Katharine's father had me tearing up, too...

It reminded me of my Dad and how his eyes would fill up with tears whenever he spoke of his daughters...

And was she the PRETTIEST little thing EVER??? OMG!

 

[dturner]

So long Bucky.

I knew it was his time, but man I was hoping he could stay a bit longer. I honestly looked forward to his performance each week the most. Now, I will root for Taylor, but I will no longer vote. It's just not that important to me anymore. My favorite is gone but at least he gets to tour. I never buy CDs - heck neither of my vehicles even have a cd player in them but if Bucky ever releases a cd, I will be happy to support him by buying one. I can always listen on my computer at work.

You Go Bucky! You made it to the top eight out of millions. You remind me a bit of Kid Rock and I hope you soon become as successful as he is - just please stay genuine.

Yea, I knew it was Bucky's time to go to............

I will no longer vote either.........................

SEE YA BUCKY ON THE AI TOUR!!!!

 

[KristaTX]

Uhh heck YES!!! The demographics on this board doesn't reflect anyone in my world, that's why I'm always interested in the way it thinks. If I only listened to my world I'd be lopsided!

I thought you might notice that comment, Robin . However, and while I was hinting that the DIS does not really represent the U.S. racially (nor in many other ways) and while you may be thinking the same thing, I can't imagine that it strictly has to do with race. Maybe race is not what you are talking about, and if it is not, I apologize for making that assumption. It is not entirely what I was talking about either.

I know you have worked with older people over the years, and possibly it could be the relatively young age of DISers, too, that causes Paris' kind of old style jazz to not appeal to many here on the DIS. Maybe a lot more older people who happen to prefer that kind of music to rock/pop/country are voting for her. I just don't ever think of a lot of older people are voting, but maybe they are. I like that kind of music, though, and I haven't voted for Paris even though I think she has a wonderful singing voice. Like a lot of people here, it is her personality and even age that bugs me and makes me not want to vote for her. And while sex appeal never plays much of a role in my voting, unlike some contestants whose popularity I also question, Paris doesn't even really have that going for her - maybe because of her young age.

Back to the race thing. . .A lot of black people listen to music by white people and vote for white people on Idol, and a lot of white people listen to music by black people and vote for black people on Idol. In fact, LOTS of people here on the DIS loved and voted for Mandisa. Maybe the mystery group of people who is voting for Paris did not .

 

[Robinrs]

I thought you might notice that comment, Robin . However, and while I was hinting that the DIS does not really represent the U.S. racially (nor in many other ways) and while you may be thinking the same thing, I can't imagine that it strictly has to do with race. Maybe race is not what you are talking about, and if it is not, I apologize for making that assumption. It is not entirely what I was talking about either.

I know you have worked with older people over the years, and possibly it could be the relatively young age of DISers, too, that causes Paris' kind of old style jazz to not appeal to many here on the DIS. Maybe a lot more older people who happen to prefer that kind of music to rock/pop/country are voting for her. I just don't ever think of a lot of older people are voting, but maybe they are. I like that kind of music, though, and I haven't voted for Paris even though I think she has a wonderful singing voice. Like a lot of people here, it is her personality and even age that bugs me and makes me not want to vote for her. And while sex appeal never plays much of a role in my voting, unlike some contestants whose popularity I also question, Paris doesn't even really have that going for her - maybe because of her young age.

Back to the race thing. . .A lot of black people listen to music by white people and vote for white people on Idol, and a lot of white people listen to music by black people and vote for black people on Idol. In fact, LOTS of people here on the DIS loved and voted for Mandisa. Maybe the mystery group of people who is voting for Paris did not .

Hi, Krista!

FYI, I have never voted for Paris, I don't really care for her music but do love her voice. I personally love Ace and Taylor and last time I checked.. they're WHITE... I think Ace is but the jury is still out on Taylor! He has more soul than lots of black people I know!!

The elderly people I know might look at the show but rarely vote so I don't think that's Paris' vote. I did hear on our local praise station a plea for votes for her because of her grandmother. BTW, her grandmother is constantly a guest on the show because of her.

She may be garnering the votes Lisa lost, or just from people who think she's talented, which is a given because she truly is.

My true mystery is KELLIE??? Oh, I forgot, it's the Papa Deuce's of the world who think that's CUTE!! ::running and ducking::