Sherberries Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Just wondering if you're following American Idol this year, and what your thoughts are on the contestants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Carmen Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Jordin Sparks, hands down. ec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherberries Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share Posted May 9, 2007 I agree, Melinda is second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherberries Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share Posted May 9, 2007 Eric, if asked, would you ever appear on the show to mentor the contestants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 IN A HEARTBEAT, HE WOULD!Memo to AI final 4: BeeGees ballads show off your voice better than those BeeGees disco era dance tunes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Benfer Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Hey Eric, there many critics of American Idol that post on this board. I must admit that I get a little peeved at the AI snobs who claim to be music fans, but trash the show. Any thoughts on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bessieboo Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I just Loved hearing Barry Gibb perform"To Love Somebody", tonight. Did anyone else see him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Carmen Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 For all the flack American Idol takes, it's given us Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. Both of these girls put out really good CD's last year. At the very least, American Idol is putting "pop" back into whatever is left of mainstream radio, and at it's best, it just might give the world someone who turns out to be great. Jordin Sparks is only 17. If she's this good right now, she could be amazing by the time she's 22. I think Randy and Simon are usually right on the money and Paula provides a nice balance. Tonight I saw them advertise that they were looking for bands. Who knows what they might find? ec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMMY TUNES Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 It would be great to have a show like American Idol that centers around unsigned bands. Perhaps focusing on original music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Carmen Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 That would appear to be in the works. If the Beatles were just starting out, don't you think they'd try to get on American Idol for bands? You bet they would. ec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMMY TUNES Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I'm hoping to see The Popdudes and The Ad Hoc Band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew Bundles Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 You guys are being awfully civil to each other...Detente? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Now if they have a show on bands...THAT I'm watching. Sounds too good to be true. I don't want any of this behind the scenes stuff...Get up and play the songs....battle of the bands televised! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuke Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 P!NK WAS ON!Anybody listen to P!NK's music?I think she writes some pretty good stuff.Zuke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I hope the bands that audition can spare us from hippity-hop rap-crap as well as Satanic metal with projectile vomiting vocals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMMY TUNES Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I like some Pink. Bought the new Avril Lavigne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braves fan Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I think I'd be more apt to watch if they had a "battle of the bands" doing original songs! Ronda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Carmen Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I think Pink RAWKS! ec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozmik Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Braves fan said: I think I'd be more apt to watch if they had a "battle of the bands" doing original songs! Kind of what I was thinking. Its one thing to search for the best singer by having them sing popular songs, but for me bands have always been about their unique sound and their original material (not that some great bands don't do some great covers). The thought of several weeks of a bunch of cover bands makes me cringe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Oh yeah...original music for the most part....they could have a "Covers" night though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braves fan Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Pink DOES rock!! She's good...and her new song is great!!I enjoy watching the solo artists....but I think it's time for a change. And hollies, I defenitely think they should do a few "covers" shows. The bands could range from Polka to Heavy Metal...would be fun to watch!!Ronda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlesteve Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Agree with most. Jordan should easily win. Next week will be close between Blake and Melinda.I agree with Eric that AI does allow some pop in the scene but the show really is America's Best Vocalist so often they tend to pick the soaring songs to show off their voice, but after awhile I grow a little tired of all the shouting.Now a show for bands would be cool, as it would combine muscianship, vocals, song compositions, etc.BTW.. I wonder if someone was capable and wanted to, could a contesant sing with their own acoustic guitar, or sing from behind a piano or do the rules prohibit it?I will say the house band sounds pretty good, so did Barry last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Has anyone heard the duet P!nk does with Steven Tyler - "Misery"? It's one of my favorite downloads from iTunes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braves fan Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Margaret, I bet that's awesome. Will have to check that one out.....thanks for postin' that!Ronda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeler Deb Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 I saw Barry Gibb last night. He is still great!!!As for the finalists, in my opinion, I don't think any of them are that good. I rather see Taylor Hicks still reign as the champ. Last year's contestants were much, much better. BTW, I am not a Pink fan. I fail to see her talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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