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5/2: Who’s going home?
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I was at Mike & C’s restaurant, where the Paris Bennett family members gather each week. I got there late and missed Elliot’s “On Broadway” performance and watched it later when I got home.
Who’s going home? My intial instinct: Elliott and Paris will be in the bottom two. Who will go home? It’s going to be a nailbiter but Paris will go home. I don’t necessarily want her to but such is life.
Overall, Taylor finally raised his game, Chris held his own, Kat was erratic, Elliott was solid but made a lousy song choice with Michael Buble and Paris did what Paris does but you could feel a bit of strain at times.
As expected, the Dialidol.com numbers show Paris at the bottom. But Kat is doing worse than Elliott. Kat is close enough to Paris that it could be like last week, where Kellie wasn’t at the bottom but within the “margin of error.” Elliott is battling Chris for second. No surprise that Taylor has the most busy signals by far and for the umpteenth time is at the top.
Taylor “Play That Funky Music” “I’ve had more hair changes than Ryan Seacrest,” he joked. The 25 Bennett family and friends loved Taylor’s performance of “Play That Funky Music.” Those dance moves! That shirt! Woo!! He’s got it going on! I was deeply entertained but expect a nasty Simon comment. Randy: “That another wild choice. I felt I was in a bar and had a couple.” Paula: “This is the authentic Taylor that we love.” Simon looks exasperated. “It was like a horrible horrible wedding performance. Sorry! Sorry!”
Taylor “Something” This was a cheat, from the top pop catalog chart, grabbing a 35-year-old Beatles song. But after the word that he wasn’t able to get his first choice last week, this is almost a makeup. It’s a song handed to him on the platter and he eats it up. He’s very subtle and I love it! Randy: “You chose a great song.” Paula: “It’s very daring to sing a song like that. You moved it tenderly. You didn’t oversing it.” Simon: “I don’t know how you got a song that is 30 years old to songs of today. That was clever. It’s very easy to forget with all your balminess (huh?) that you’re a very good singer.” Maybe that’s a British term but bauminess??? Can someone help me? (From whast posters below have told me, it apparently means wacky. which fits.)
Chris “Renegade” “I was destined to be a musician,” Chris said. Chris captures the song’s angst perfectly. He’s in complete control. Randy: “All I can say, America, we have a real hot one tonight!” Paula: “Outstanding. You’re already setting it far apart from anyone else.” Simon: “That was a million times better than the first two performances. Great choice of song.”
Kat: “Black Horse and a Cherry Tree” She’s literally on her knees, begging us to vote for her. Or… something else. Somehow, it works. She channels KT’s song fairly well though she smiles a bit too much. Having seen KT do it live, it’s not as good. But overall, she redeems herself after “Against All Odds” and may have saved herself from elimination. Randy: “This is a wild show tonight. That’s more like the Katharine I grew to love.” Paula: “I love the choreography and intimacy. A much better performance.” Simon: “This is a strange show. Taylor’s lying down, you’re on your knees. I much preferred that to the first song. It was different. It was younger, a good choice of song.”
Elliott “On Broadway” He’s in the zone with this song, as we expected. It’s a wonderful tune and he does a better job than last year’s white R&B dude Scott Savol. Randy: “Started a little rough but by the middle of the song, you got it together, showed off that wonderful tenor.” Paula: “You have such a rich voice. Way to go.” Simon: “I don’t think that was your best performance. It was a bit disjointed. You’re lucky you’ve got two songs tonight.”
Paris “Kiss” She admitted the song was a challenge. She also wanted to pay homage to Prince from where she grew up in Minneapolis. She wore cute ruffled dresses. She looks great tonight. She’s having fun and it’s not the train wreck we anticipated. She does a fine funky job. Randy: “Nice to see you having a little fun, showing that youth song. I thought it was nice. I liked it.” Paula: “The whole country knows you can sing your butt off. I love when you sing songs from the past eras.” Simon: “Screechy and annoying.” “I love all the opinions,” Paris said diplomatically. (“A born politician,” Ryan notes.)
Paris “Be Without You” Her lower register sounds a little scratchy. It seems like she’s working this one too hard and the crowd isn’t getting into it as much as you’d think. It’s a good rendition, just not a showstopper. Makes me wonder how Fantasia would have blown the roof off of it. Randy: “Definitely taking a great risk. That’s Mary’s joint. Her vibe. All and all, a few pitchy things but you rocked it.” Paula: “You got it. I love your voice. I was hoping you’d do your own Paris flip on it.” SImon: “I think she did rather well with that.”:
Chris Shinedown’s “I Dare You” This song is rather mediocre. This is one of the most obscure groups to ever be showcased on “Idol.” He seems to be straining a bit near the end to rock it. It was just okay. Randy: “It was just alright for me.” Paula: “The song wasn’t my favorite but I loved you.” SImon: “It was not a great song. And your voice is going Chris. It really felt it was going to give way halfway. Great first song. You’re going to be fine.” Chris then said, “That’s the fifth time I did that song today. We’re going all the time. I push it a little more than I should… I’ve got to pace myself.”
Elliott “Home” I had qualms the minute I heard he was doing Michael Buble. This song is so dull. Can Elliott pep it up? He tries but man, I’m getting woozy. This song has no melody or hook. Does he want to go home? This might help. Elliott runs off and comes back and Paula snickers (scary!). Randy: “Seeing the tender side of you. That Donny Hathaway, Sam Cooke thing. Nice choice baby, nice choice.” Paula: “We got to hear the richness of your voice. It can melt you.” Simon: “I’m not sure I would have chosen a lyric I want to go home tonight Elliott. Not the smartest lyric in the world. I’m worried abou that show, if it has enough of a hook.”
Kat’s disaster of “Against All Odds.” She seems off from the start. She tries her breathy, sexy thing and it doesn’t work on this song. She is also wedged so tightly in that dress that no malfunction will happen. I don’t recall being blown away by George Huff’s take season three. Scott did okay last year. This was more in the lines of blah. That last note felt a little rough, too. Randy: ” You look amazing. I don’t know if the key was exactly right for you. It got okay at the end.” Paula: “You look stunning. Not my favorite performance for you.” Simon: “I got it completely wrong last year. This one was a mess. The song ran away from you. You have two songs. You’re a lucky girl.”
Comments
By Songluvr
May 2, 2006 08:52 PM | Link to this
GO SOUL PATROL AND E-TRAIN!!! Hey!!!
I’m still fanning myself from Taylor’s first song. : ) As expected, I am still loving Taylor and Elliott. Paris did better than I expected. Chris, good but …yawwwnnn… Sorry, where was I? Kat sukked on the first song, but I thought she did great on the 2nd song. Here comes my T-Man, gotta go…
By Prel
May 2, 2006 08:53 PM | Link to this
Elliot’s and Kat’s second songs were both great!!!
Chris’ screeching and yelling are wearing thin!!! Dessn’t he have a gig with some band where he can do all that for people who enjoy that form of entertainment? Like black finger nails and moshing and all that? Taylor is tired and needs to lay down AT HOME!!! Paris was alright, but not great!
I think Taylor or Chris should go home, but it will probably be Paris.
By Songluvr
May 2, 2006 09:00 PM | Link to this
THUDDDDDD
*Songluvr hits the floor ~ out cold ~ again.
By Carla
May 2, 2006 09:04 PM | Link to this
Eliott, Paris, and Taylor’s lines are busy busy busy. Those are the three I felt did the best and they will be getting my votes if I can ever get thru.
By Carla
May 2, 2006 09:07 PM | Link to this
One for Eliott. Their voices are on the line when you call.
By Deirdre
May 2, 2006 09:08 PM | Link to this
Rodney, I’m 15 minutes from Mike & C’s. You shoulda let me know!
1ST SET 1.Chris…great…just great. 2. Taylor.WHITE BOY! Great! 3.Paris..Just Ok 4 Kat..Simon was right..it got away from her. 5. Elliot. Sorry E-train. I’ve never heard a version of On Broadway I didn’t like until tonight…even (gawd forbid) Savol did it better
2ND SET 1 Kat….Mike you said she would nail this and she did…I liked it much better than the original. 2 Taylor..Lovely 3 Elliot. very pleasant but no energy 4 Chris…he’s tired and it shows 5 Paris…not for me.
By new blogger
May 2, 2006 09:10 PM | Link to this
I am new blogging here, can anyone tell me what the lines are for the performers. I did not like Kat’s first song and really do not care much for her. Did anyone see her pictures from last week? There is one where she had a really high slit up her leg and was showing much of what she was working with. She was trying to say “sex” will make it.
By Sissy
May 2, 2006 09:12 PM | Link to this
Carla I agree with you. I thought the three selected was better then I thought. Chris first song was alright but that second song hurted my ears. I’ve voted for Paris and Eliott. It’s something about Elliott voice, just so soothen.
By Deirdre
May 2, 2006 09:13 PM | Link to this
New blogger…a button broke on her dress. She’s never been good with picking her outfits. If she was doing it on purpose she would have worn better underwear!
By Goofy
May 2, 2006 09:14 PM | Link to this
My two favorites DELIVERED!!!
Taylor and Chris without a doubt!!!!!
By Wanda
May 2, 2006 09:15 PM | Link to this
Songluvr, we are on the same page! Taylor blew me away tonight! THUMP
I see some of y’all liked Kat’s second song, but I was so distracted trying to figure out why she was crawling around on her knees (plus the guys sitting on the boxes) that I didn’t know if she was singing or not.
By Mitch
May 2, 2006 09:16 PM | Link to this
Early Dialidol numbers:
DialIdol Rank Idol DialIdol Score Margin Of Error Actual Rank
1-4 (B3) Taylor Hicks 69.222 4.771 -
1-5 (B3) Chris Daughtry 62.667 5.255 -
1-5 (B3) Katharine McPhee 60.667 5.394 -
1-5 (B3) Elliott Yamin 59 5.507 -
2-5 (B3) Paris Bennett 53.333 5.875 -
By Songluvr
May 2, 2006 09:16 PM | Link to this
Here’s my order:
1.Taylor “Play That Funky Music”
2.Taylor “Something”
Elliott “On Broadway”
Paris “Kiss”
Kat: “Black Horse and a Cherry Tree”
6.Elliott “Home”
7.Chris “Renegade”
8.Paris “Be Without You”
9.Chris “Dare to Tell”
10.Kat’s disaster of “Against All Odds.”
By Goofy
May 2, 2006 09:20 PM | Link to this
Song for Paris now, She’s Gone
New Bloggers be forewarned ?????
You’ll see!!!
Taylor is most versatile, Most talented, and MOST ENDERTAINING!!!!!!!!!
By Mike S
May 2, 2006 09:20 PM | Link to this
A mixed bag this week. Some great performances and some Train wrecks.
Taylor - Something — for me this was a magic moment. Just awesome. And even Simon said he can sing! I love happy endings LOL
Chris - Renegade — Best Chris performance yet. It helps I love this song too. This was absolutely awesome. Great Job.
Taylor - Play That Funky Music — Awesome vintage Taylor performance. I loved it — but I will give the fact that it was long on performance but not a tough vocal. Taylor fans loved it, others maybe not.
Elliot - On Broadway — awesome awesome awesome. Wonderful performance. Best Elliot yet.
Katherine - Black Horse and Cherry Tree — Very good. Redeemed the nightmare of the first performance. Perfect for her sultry voice —this is what she needs to sing all the time. Not sure how the floor dance will go over though.
Paris - Kiss — She pulled this off. Cute, catchy, fun. I enjoyed it.
Elliot - Home — Awesome vocal, but god could it have been any more boring. ZZZZZZZZZZ.
Paris - Be Without You — not impressed at all. Did not like the song, the arrangement, and Paris sounded weird on it. Sorry Paris fans, this did nothing for me.
Chris - I Dare You —- UGH. Chris I DARE YOU not to EVER EVER EVER sing this crapload again. Please. Screamed the entire song. Totally undid everything the first song accomplished.
Katherine - Against All Odds —- Total complete utter train wreck. This was awful. No it was beyond awful. Off key, Horrible arrangement, lost the band. Just terrible.
Overall ranking — Taylor, Elliot, Chris, Paris, Katherine
Bottom 2 - Kat and Paris without a doubt. Katherine may be in deep deep trouble, she better hope her fans save her. I would vote Kat off after tonight—- BUT I think the #2 curse will continue and Paris will leave. May adjust this after I see the Dial Idol numbers
By Songluvr
May 2, 2006 09:21 PM | Link to this
Oops, I mean #3 was a 3-way tie. I wish there was an edit feature here.
LOL, Wanda, I think there’s probably alot of thudding and thumping going on all over the country for T-Man. There was one line early in ‘Something’, that I swear made me slide off the couch and onto the floor. ; ) Play it back, you’ll see the one I mean…
…fans self…
By Carla
May 2, 2006 09:22 PM | Link to this
I can’t understand why Paris’ numbers are so low. I’ve only been able to vote for her once. I voted for Eliott three times.
By Goofy
May 2, 2006 09:22 PM | Link to this
I’m too excited to sleep!!!!!!! I mean, Spell………….
By Mike S
May 2, 2006 09:23 PM | Link to this
Carla, remember ATL is Paris hometown, therefore the lines will be harder to get through than elsewhere.
By idolwatcher
May 2, 2006 09:25 PM | Link to this
Taylor was the only one good on both songs. Chris Daughtry was great on Renegade, but lost me on the 2nd. Katherine was average. Paris was “ah-ight”. I’m ready for Elliot to go home… he wasn’t horrible, but I’m over it…
By Carla
May 2, 2006 09:26 PM | Link to this
I agree Sissy.
Mike you think that weird floor thing Kat did was better than Paris doing Kiss???? I’m still trying to figure out the dance Kat was attempting to do. She looked a hot mess.
By Songluvr
May 2, 2006 09:27 PM | Link to this
BTW, I thought this was a very poor night for the judges. Collectively, it seemed they would have rather been getting root canals.
By vin
May 2, 2006 09:28 PM | Link to this
Carla..gulfrien! We hangin…Taylor was pretty aight tonight..much better than weeks past. Chris rocked it…no surprise here. But I have to say…both Paris and Kat sucked up their performances. KISS was several octaves TOO low and Kat was just so off pitch that my cats ran from the room. What are we to do with the girls this year…obviously out of their league with the guys holding their own..
By Goofy
May 2, 2006 09:29 PM | Link to this
I thought Elliot’s version of Broadway was almost awful, I just dont see what all, you all see, I like him and he does some stuff good, Like I liked the second song better, but it does not matter, I have had the final two picked for some time!!!!
Taylor was smooth, better than chocolate!!!!!!!!
By Mike S
May 2, 2006 09:29 PM | Link to this
Carla - Katherines vocal on Black Horse was awesome — but notice I said “Not sure how the floor dance thing is going to go over”
But yes, I thought the song was better than both of Paris’ songs.
By Justin
May 2, 2006 09:29 PM | Link to this
CARLA, YOU’VE GOT ME ROLLING ON THE FLOOR LAUGHING! I AGREE KAT LOOKED LIKE A VERY HOT MESS!
By Songluvr
May 2, 2006 09:30 PM | Link to this
WOOT! Elliott just overtook Kat on dialidol for 3rd… The order at this moment is: Taylor, Chris, Elliott, Kat, Paris. But it is early yet…
By American Mother
May 2, 2006 09:33 PM | Link to this
I agree with Goofy!!!! I have been shouting Taylor and Chris since my first blog, oh well, no one ever listens to Mother…………..
Better than Chocolate???? Yeah, that’s the ticket!!!!!!
By Kat or Paris???
May 2, 2006 09:33 PM | Link to this
So if the ladies are the bottom 2, who deserves to go home??
By clj
May 2, 2006 09:33 PM | Link to this
i missed the second performances and did not recognize some of the song titles. can someone please post the original performers of the second set of songs. so sorry i had to miss taylor and elliott the second go around. looks like they did pretty good.
By Deirdre
May 2, 2006 09:34 PM | Link to this
Gotta agree with you Goofy. Kat’s first song was bad but Elliot made a complete and total mess out of On Broadway Off key…not with the band..arrangement sucked eggs. He and Kat are just about tied for the worst performances of the evening. Kat redeemed herself with Black Horse but Elliot, while his vocals were nice on Home, was just kinda boring.
By American Mother
May 2, 2006 09:34 PM | Link to this
I think we can FINALLY kiss Paris good bye……………….
By Babs
May 2, 2006 09:35 PM | Link to this
Hey Dierdre! Babs here (long time, no blog). I agree 100% re Katharine - that was NOT on purpose last week and I don’t think she even realized what happened until way after the fact. I agree with all of your assessments above, with the exception of Chirs - “I Dare You” is a great song and I thought his version was awesome…I’m a rocker from way back! I’m pretty sure, however, a lot of the folks who vote on AI will not agree with me but with you. And I’m beginning to believe Taylor or Elliot could really take this whole thing - the crowd really cheered for both of them. Can’t wait for the vote-off!
By Goofy
May 2, 2006 09:35 PM | Link to this
My two favorites DELIVERED!!!
Taylor and Chris without a doubt!!!!!
By kimmy
May 2, 2006 09:36 PM | Link to this
MikeS. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!My frickin’ DVR messed up and all I got was the first perfomances!!! If you can find me a link tomorrow w/my boy Taylor singing his 2nd song I will be endebited to you. (I would also like Kat’s 2nd too)I am sooooo mad!
By Valerie
May 2, 2006 09:36 PM | Link to this
this text will be bolded Wow !!! My man Elliot DELIVERED tonight!! I love…love…love him!!!! He rocked on both of his songs!! Go Elliot!! Paris did better than I thought she would on “Kiss” but her second song REEKED !! Katherine trashed her first song but did better on the second (never heard of her 2nd one though). Chris did good but I am tired of his yelling everything he sings. Taylor was awesome on his first song and really good on his second. LOVE TAYLOR !!
I think it should be either Paris or Katherine who heads home tomorrow.
By Carla
May 2, 2006 09:37 PM | Link to this
I know Mike. I think I’ve fallen prey to all of the negative press surrounding Kat and I just don’t like her anymore. Therefore I can’t watch her performances and be subjective. I totally hated the first and I was trying to figure out what was going on with the second.
As for Paris, I think because I had such low expectations, the Kiss performance was great for me. She did a whole lot better than I expected. Without You was good. I’ve heard Mary do it live too and it’s a song you have to know and love to feel it.
By Songluvr
May 2, 2006 09:41 PM | Link to this
Valerie, it looks like we are in complete agreement!
GO TAYLOR AND ELLIOTT! ♥ ♥
By shay
May 2, 2006 09:41 PM | Link to this
I’m here. Just reading the comments.
By CDog
May 2, 2006 09:42 PM | Link to this
All right. Everyone had a least one good performance tonight.
Chris - awesome first song, not so good second song (still the best)
Kat - sucky first song, awesome second song
Taylor - entertaining first song, above average second song
Paris - did a good job on first song, average on 2nd song
Elliot - above average first song, below average second song
I predict that Paris will go home tomorrow, although I wish it were Elliot.
By mikegadawg
May 2, 2006 09:42 PM | Link to this
It’s Elliot or Paris tomorrow. And Im leaning toward Elliot leaving…….great singer but just no love for him. KAT can do no wrong. texting cingular 5704 for KAT. Bloggers, yall are a mess…..rating each song? lord, yall are hardcore. it’s only 5 to vote for. LOL peace.
By preston
May 2, 2006 09:42 PM | Link to this
I really hope Paris stays
By Wanda
May 2, 2006 09:42 PM | Link to this
Songluvr, for once I forgot to record it, grrrr. But it’s a good thing I was in the recliner or I would have just slid onto the floor withya! If my legs were not hurting so badly tonight I would have been up dancing around during White Boy! Best of the night, T-man hit two outta the park :-D
By Justin
May 2, 2006 09:42 PM | Link to this
I hate to agree with you American Mother, but I’m almost sure you are right. She’s not leaving because she can’t sing. She just doesn’t have the voters support that the others have. It will be sad to see her off the show, but it maybe a good chance for everyone to really see how good the remaining four really are. None of them impressed me tonite.
By alan
May 2, 2006 09:44 PM | Link to this
The ETrain had a wreck tonight and unfortunately Katherine was on it.
My rank for the night: Chris Taylor Paris Katherine Elliot
sorry Mike S, I am in agreement with Deirdre. I had never heard a version of On Broadway that I didn’t like until tonight. Home was much better. Scott Savol of all people sounded better with On Broadway and much better than Elliot
Here is how I rank the 10 songs
Renegade Chris Stole the show
Funky Music Taylor Not very good vocals but entertaining since he acting like an idiot.
Kiss Paris Great Job Paris because of this you deserve to stay
Home Elliot Excellent vocal but very boring
Cherry Tree Excellent vocal the most god awful song I have ever heard and may have sent her home.
Something Taylor His best vocal yet. However, it was so boring my wife and I were both watching our daughter play instead of watching him.
I dare You Chris Great performance but tired voice. Gotta save something for primetime with the voice
Mary J’s song Paris It was pretty good just didn’t connect with me
Against all odds Kat Just ok as Simon would say
On Broadway Elliot This was head and shoulders the worst performance of the night.
Kat or Elliot deserves to go home by the way Kat coming into the night was my second favorite.
By Songluvr
May 2, 2006 09:45 PM | Link to this
Yes he DID, Wanda!!! I freakin’ LOVE him!
BTW, last week I found a link with videos of his performances. If you or anyone is interested, I’ll look for it and post it…
By shay
May 2, 2006 09:47 PM | Link to this
Well, I finally have to comment. Some decent performances and some bad performances. Overall, the night sucked.
By Songluvr
May 2, 2006 09:47 PM | Link to this
Something Taylor His best vocal yet. However, it was so boring my wife and I were both watching our daughter play instead of watching him.
Alan, honey, don’t let your wife fool you. She was watching him. ; )
By Mitch
May 2, 2006 09:49 PM | Link to this
Latest Diadlidol numbers: (9:45)
DialIdol Rank Idol DialIdol Score Margin Of Error 1 Taylor Hicks 65.677 2.715 -
2-4 (B3) Chris Daughtry 58.613 2.981 -
2-4 (B3) Elliott Yamin 56.613 3.052 -
2-4 (B3) Katharine McPhee 53.903 3.146 -
5 (B3) Paris Bennett 47.258 3.365 -
By American Mother
May 2, 2006 09:50 PM | Link to this
Yeah Alan, she was watching!!!!!
You betcha Hey!!!!
By Songluvr
May 2, 2006 09:54 PM | Link to this
Gotta go pull the Braves thru. Be back in a bit!
By Carla
May 2, 2006 09:54 PM | Link to this
It’s so unfair that because we’re in Atlanta, our phone lines are busy for Paris, but in somewhere like Vermont, they’re probably wide open. Everyone can’t vote for their favorite. If I wasn’t on this blog, I’d have no idea about dialidol and think that Paris was safe. I refuse to give up though. I’ll be hitting redial until 11:00. It’s time for Kat to go!
By Mike S
May 2, 2006 09:54 PM | Link to this
Well I haven’t been able to get through on either of Taylor or Elliots lines. Gonna throw Paris some love here soon — I thought Kat did worse.
I know Taylor is safe, so I am going to split between Paris and Elliot for the next hour.
By Mike S
May 2, 2006 09:57 PM | Link to this
WOW — Chris is starting to drop down with Kat and Elliot on Dial idol. Hmmmmmmm
Paris is way down, so if you want to save her — vote vote vote.
I am out to watch Nashville Star.
Cya tomorrow Blawgpound
By shay
May 2, 2006 10:00 PM | Link to this
Come on Paris fans. She did NOT have the worse performances. Let’s get those numbers up.
By American Mother
May 2, 2006 10:02 PM | Link to this
Oh please, a Pep Rally is NOT going to work,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Paris is history
but you stand by your fav, who will get your max votes next week, IF she is gone?
By Justin
May 2, 2006 10:02 PM | Link to this
I’m trying Shay! I’ve only been able to get through for Paris 3 times.
By shay
May 2, 2006 10:03 PM | Link to this
American Mother, I hope you are not someone’s mother for real. You suck!
By Justin
May 2, 2006 10:04 PM | Link to this
American Mother to be honest, I don’t care who wins once Paris is voted off. I mean I’m one of her biggest fans, but I realize that she doesn’t stand a chance to win now. Either of them could win. I hope the worst one of the four wins!
By Jaxman
May 2, 2006 10:04 PM | Link to this
Text for Paris if you have Cingular Wireless. I believe it’s free.
By GAY
May 2, 2006 10:05 PM | Link to this
I can’t though for Taylor. It is either busy or system busy. Anyone else having trouble?
By Chuckles
May 2, 2006 10:07 PM | Link to this
OK: 1st comment this year (I wait for the top 5 to avoid commenting on the chattle):
I am amazed how well the Idol producers keep track of the Web blogs (like this one)! The talk this week: Taylor was ‘Lithgoed’ like Clay in AI season Two (Term to discribe bumping songs at the last minute for no good reason & making the contestent sing a crappy song ‘cause it’s easy for the band to play). They noted that he hasn’t gotten ANY production value except for the Sax Dude from Hell - no Daughtry lights or fog. And he’s the ONLY one still standing that hadn’t had the ‘Pimp Spot’ at the end of the show once this year, while Chris has had it TWICE. Even the choice by VFTW.com was to ‘…stick it to the man…” after last week’s Elliott-is-SO-wonderful garbage.
So, what happens this week?
Taylor gets the ‘Pimp Spot’. Taylor gets production values (although no fog, they DID have the disco lights going!) And… for the 1st time in FIVE YEARS, they get approval from the Beatles for a song. For Taylor. And he did what he does. Pure magic.
Notice there was no ‘sitdown’ with Ryan & Taylor? They had time to discuss Kat’s ‘Wardrobe Malfunction’, but didn’t take a chance that he might have a word or two for America before the 1st song.
Bottom line - Paris knew she was a goner b4 the show, so she let it hang out (notice the $hit lyric edited from her MJB song?), Kat’s Dad was restrained this time (cause he’s a Hollywood Producer doesn’t mean he can berate the judges in the break), Elliott got the usual ‘dont vote him off yet’ judgements, and Taylor just MIGHT get a good Elvis song next week.
Me, I’m waiting for ‘Georgia’ or - if they let him do an original song - ‘Soulthing’
By bankdawg
May 2, 2006 10:07 PM | Link to this
I guess i’m the only one who thought Chris rocked out I Dare You. I like his chorus of the song better than Shinedown’s
Keep Rockin Chris!!!!!
By vin
May 2, 2006 10:09 PM | Link to this
Jesus Christ…let me get my rosary.. the freaks are out and I will pray for your soul…10 hail marys and an our father. Hey Shay! Song!! Jaxman!!! Word! Strange night…not sure who to like..who to not…still like Chris!!!
By Poor Man
May 2, 2006 10:10 PM | Link to this
PARIS will be gone. Kat will be there one more week. CHRIS IS BORING PEOPLE WITH THE SAME SCREAMING WEEK IN WEEK OUT. Elliot is good for singing behind the scene. I believe the ever enjoyable, fun loving Taylor is going to be the next idol…!
By Songluvr
May 2, 2006 10:13 PM | Link to this
Vin ~ I am SO glad my man Taylor went back to being the Soul Man that he is! And Elliott … he is like buttah! Them’s my two boyz! ♥ ♥
By mel
May 2, 2006 10:13 PM | Link to this
Paris did NOT say s*. Does anyone really think she would curse on national TV? I now a lot of people hate her, but geez. That’s reaching. She got the #2 spot and the bleep because TPTB want her gone. Sadly, they will get their wish. I’m almost glad, though. That way, nobody can play the race card and say she stayed because of Affirmative Action.
By NANCI
May 2, 2006 10:14 PM | Link to this
WILL SOMEONE PLEASE POST THE PHONE NUMBERS FOR KAT?
By mel
May 2, 2006 10:15 PM | Link to this
Oh, I’m pulling for Elliot now! Taylor would be my second choice, then Kat. I’m sure performing on her knees will get her to at least second place.
By +brownthrasher
May 2, 2006 10:16 PM | Link to this
I think Paris did well tonight. If we are all really honest, she did much better than Katherine and Taylor. I think its her age that most of you don’t like. She will be a star and will do very well. I have gotten through on Paris at least 12 times and I am still dialing. I think that this year’s Idols are no match for last year’s or the year Fantasia, Ruben or Kelly won. When the judges say this is the best year ever, they are oh so wrong. I liked Bo better last year. I think Chris will win this year simply because he fits the Idol in voice, looks and style. Everyone else is a strong possibility for second. It’s a toss up. That’s just how average they all are. No one has given that WOW performance like Fantasia’s Summertime.
By Songluvr
May 2, 2006 10:18 PM | Link to this
Brownthrasher, my disagreement with you is very nearly complete. Paris did well, but if I’m being honest, nobody touched Taylor. IMHO. Plus, I loved Fantasia too. Other than that,…
By jenny
May 2, 2006 10:20 PM | Link to this
i am calling from the ATL area, and I have voted for Paris about seven straight times, without interruption.
By jenny
May 2, 2006 10:20 PM | Link to this
i am calling from the ATL area, and I have voted for Paris about seven straight times, without interruption.
By jenny
May 2, 2006 10:21 PM | Link to this
i am calling from the ATL area, and I have voted for Paris about seven straight times, without interruption.
By sobegape
May 2, 2006 10:21 PM | Link to this
What are the numbers the Paris?
By Reg
May 2, 2006 10:22 PM | Link to this
you should spell your America with a K
By Justin
May 2, 2006 10:23 PM | Link to this
brownthrasher, I couldn’t agree with you more. It seems like she doesn’t get half the respect on here that the others recieve, and she sings twice as good! She’s my favorite above all of them, and a few years from now, she’s gonna be HUGE in the music industry! Once she’s voted off, lets see who the bloggers pick for bottom next week!
By Buttercup
May 2, 2006 10:24 PM | Link to this
866-436-57
01/06 - Elliott 02/07 - Paris 03/08 - Chris 04/09 - Katherine 05/10 - Taylor
By +brownthrasher
May 2, 2006 10:24 PM | Link to this
Songluvr, I liked Taylor’s Beatles song. The Funky White Boy could have stayed back in 1976. But the point is, nobody did both songs well. So its a toss up as to who will be voted off. Still Paris is in the minority by age only. I think once she is booted off, she will have her pick of record deals. SHe is the one consistent contestant who the guess judges all had high praise for.
By mary
May 2, 2006 10:24 PM | Link to this
what are the numbers from tonight??????? I for got to write them down!
By Justin
May 2, 2006 10:25 PM | Link to this
Sobegape, THE NUMBERS FOR PARIS ARE 2 AND 7! CALL PLEASE!
By Songluvr
May 2, 2006 10:27 PM | Link to this
That’s just it, brownthrasher, we all have our opinions! I personally thought Taylor knocked ‘em both outta the park. If you read earlier, I was first saying I thought Paris did a great job on ‘Kiss’. I’m not knocking her at all, just suggesting you remember that opinion is not the same as fact. : )
By shay
May 2, 2006 10:27 PM | Link to this
buttercup, you have the numbers wrong. Paris was #2.
By Jaxman
May 2, 2006 10:29 PM | Link to this
NUMBERS FOR PARIS ARE 2 AND 7!!
By sobegape
May 2, 2006 10:29 PM | Link to this
Thank you, Justin. Trying to vote but both her numbers are busy.
By shay
May 2, 2006 10:29 PM | Link to this
buttercup, you were right. I just looked at how you had the #’s.
By Reg
May 2, 2006 10:30 PM | Link to this
I thought Taylor was awful! I’ve heard better renditions of Play that Funky Music at Six Flags! Give me a break….
By Songluvr
May 2, 2006 10:30 PM | Link to this
Shay, she’s got it right, it’s just confusing how she has it. She put the #’s before the name.
1-866-436-57__
Elliott: 01 and 06
Paris: 02 and 07
Chris: 03 and 08
Kat: 04 and 09
Taylor: 05 and 10
By JJ
May 2, 2006 10:34 PM | Link to this
WELL, MY GOODNESS! MY PICKS 1. ELLIOTT 2. PARIS ( AND HER HOMETOWN IS ILLINOIS) 3. CHRIS 4. TAYLOR 5. KAT ( WOW WHAT A MESS!) GOING HOME———————————KAT
By kim
May 2, 2006 10:34 PM | Link to this
Vin, you can rest with the ebonics…trying too hard. Not funny. (Borderline insulting.) Just a tip.
About the show… I agree about Katharine doing bad on the first, and better on the second. Actually, the second song was cool, but I agree that the floor dance was out there. I think she was trying to do a “Summertime” thing, and it so wasn’t happening. It kept looking like she was about to get up, but kept forgetting, or couldn’t make up her mind. My vote is for her to go home, she’s just not “connecting” with me (as they say). She does have this haughty thing going that’s I’m not feeling. And when the judges would dare criticize her, she has this look “I’m above this…yadda, yadda. I’m not really listening.”
Elliott’s vocals were good as usual, but just not great like last week. I still think he’s maybe the 1st/2nd best pure talent. But I must admit that the second song didn’t do much for him and the power of his vocals. And the “Home” song was such a negative affirmation (I have to agree with Simon.)
Paris did good on both songs…we all have to admit. And if you know and like the Mary J. Blige song in the first place, you have to give credit that she did great with that song…even Simon complimented her. It seems that Paris is always climbing an uphill battle with folks TRYING to find something to criticize about her…But the truth is, “You got nothing.” She is a truly phenomenal talent…young-ness and all.
Overall, it seemed that most of the contestants tonight had this laissez-faire attitude…like they were just going to do their thing…try it out, loosen their collar and flip caution to the wind…Let the chips fall where they may. More power to them! They get criticized either way…So be true to you.
By unit 7474
May 2, 2006 10:40 PM | Link to this
Going Home…………Elliott! Watch and see.
By Mitch
May 2, 2006 10:43 PM | Link to this
Latest Dialidol numbers have Paris gaining on Kat.
By brownthrasher
May 2, 2006 10:45 PM | Link to this
Down to the wire… if my girl Paris goes down, it won’t be for lack of trying. I have speed dial on lan line and redial on cell phone. Go Paris!!!!!
By idolwatcher80
May 2, 2006 10:46 PM | Link to this
How come I keep getting through to Kat’s line? Come on guys!! She stunk on the first song, yes, but she’s sooooooooooooooooo much better overall than the others. 15 minutes left y’all! Keep those fingers busy!!!
By janet
May 2, 2006 10:49 PM | Link to this
Paris sucks - Taylor is awesome, Elliott had struggles but was great, Chris is awesome, Katerine has what it takes….Paris or Elliott will be gone
By shay
May 2, 2006 10:49 PM | Link to this
come on Paris fans. We still have 12 minutes.
By shay
May 2, 2006 10:50 PM | Link to this
brownthrasher, I am with you. Still voting for my homegirl.
By Blaktehrn
May 2, 2006 10:51 PM | Link to this
BY BY “paris” AND YOUR ANNOYING VOICE..GOD IT IS AWFUL…FRANCE IS BETTER WITHOUT YOU..
By justme
May 2, 2006 10:51 PM | Link to this
Chris flat out needs to stop screaming. Period. End of story.
By tallis
May 2, 2006 10:51 PM | Link to this
paris needs more support from our local media. Fox 5 features taylot Hicks more than they do Paris. Shame on the local media . she is our HERO and we need to give support
By Mike S
May 2, 2006 10:51 PM | Link to this
And Nicole jamrose is Outta here on Nashville Star. Down to Casey Rivers and Chris Young for the championship.
BRAVES WIN BRAVES WIN BRAVES WIN
By field1
May 2, 2006 10:52 PM | Link to this
All you Garth Brooks fans voting for Taylor, don’t know what show you are watching but Taylor aint no Garth Brooks.
Kat even in a bad performance is awesome.
Elliot picked the right song because surely he is goin home sooner than later but afraid Paris as charming as she is will go first.
Chris will hang for a couple more weeks.
Go Kat Go!
By Carla
May 2, 2006 10:54 PM | Link to this
shay I’m trying.
Mike, the good ole days. Sid Bream rounding third and he’s safe!
Go Chris!! Nashville Star Chris that is.
By shay
May 2, 2006 10:55 PM | Link to this
come on Carla. We can do it!
By vin
May 2, 2006 10:55 PM | Link to this
Kim…me and my home girls don’t seem to mind the ebonic…you don’t like it..don’t read it..there’s a simple solution to everything…bite me! You be unduhstanding dat?!!
By Mitch
May 2, 2006 10:58 PM | Link to this
I’m so glad Jamrose finally got booted. Should have been a few weeks ago though.
Chris Young should take it and “Drinking Me Lonely” will be on the radio very soon.
By Justin
May 2, 2006 11:04 PM | Link to this
Janet: WHAT WORLD DO YOU LIVE IN? To say Paris sucks really suggest that you have a hidden agenda as to why you dislike her. Makes some real bloggers wonder? The one who sucked tonite was crawling around on the floor looking like she lost her keys. KAT was TERRIBLE!
By unit 7474
May 2, 2006 11:05 PM | Link to this
Hey Tallis! That’s because Taylor is better than Paris! Bye, Bye Paris! You have to be kidding if you think Paris is better than Taylor!
By Mike S
May 2, 2006 11:05 PM | Link to this
Tried voting for Paris as much as possible the second hour. Got through for taylor one whole time, got through for Elliot 5-6 times. Actually only got through for Paris about 8 times in the last hour, so Montgomery/Central alabama was giving up some love for Princess P.
By Songluvr
May 2, 2006 11:06 PM | Link to this
Hey E-Trainers! Elliott just overtook Chris by a hair for 2nd on dialidol!
Paris is gaining a little on Kat…
By Carla
May 2, 2006 11:07 PM | Link to this
Mike, let’s hope the west coast gives Princess P some love too. She and Kat are neck and neck.
By shay
May 2, 2006 11:08 PM | Link to this
Thanks for the support Mike. Hopefully Kat goes home and not Paris, based on performances. But, it aint looking good for Lil Magic. Talk to you guys tomorrow morning. I’m out!!!
By Carla
May 2, 2006 11:10 PM | Link to this
Me too shay. Til the am blawgers.
By Mike S
May 2, 2006 11:10 PM | Link to this
WOOT Paris is making a race of it!!!!
1 Taylor Hicks 62.107 1.733
2-3(B3) Elliott Yamin 52.25 1.945
2-3(B3) Chris Daughtry 52.036 1.95
4-5(B3) Katharine McPhee46.869 2.052
4-5(B3) Paris Bennett 43.381 2.118
Definately will be Kat and Paris in Bottom 2. It is a crapshoot who goes home.
By m
May 2, 2006 11:12 PM | Link to this
im gonna say it..because i know its TRUE…you guys dont like paris…because you just dont want to see another black girl in the finals….YOU CANT HANDLE IT. Every judge says she can flat out sing…but every week tons are dogging her out! This is my first time posting..but i read the blogs all the time. SHAMEFUL that most of you are the suburban brats whos scared to walk downtown because youre “afraid”…..PARIS CD WILL BE GREAT!
By Mac Music
May 2, 2006 11:15 PM | Link to this
I think that Kat was the worse this week. She was not good. Her first song was BAD!! Her second was Ok, but just weird with the crawling on the floor. Paris has had to always fight uphill,she will once again prevail. On dialidol she is always on th bottom every week,but every week she stays, so do not put to much stock on the website. The worse this week was KAT!! you know that is the truth.Chris is getting stale, the same old thing from him every week.
By justme
May 2, 2006 11:18 PM | Link to this
So true M - white folks are scared to death that a black woman may win! NOT! I am white and I love Paris, think she is awesome and would love to see her win. Why LOOK for racism where it doesn’t exist?
By kim
May 2, 2006 11:20 PM | Link to this
vin, vin, the truth must hurt. “Bite me?” That’s a lil’ childish, don’t you think? I’ve been reading the blogs all day, and trust me, you HAVE gone too far. And the real homegirls AIN’T feeling it. Got that, my sista? Take it from one.
Now, let’s feel the love…and let your souls glow (bet you don’t know that one, vin).
Now back to idol bizness….
By Deirdre
May 2, 2006 11:20 PM | Link to this
Uh m…Paris is a ‘suburban brat’, too
By mel
May 2, 2006 11:22 PM | Link to this
justme, I ask that same question of the people who assume that when Paris stays each week, it’s because AI doesn’t want an all white final 6, or 5, or because they think black people will riot or something. It seems that some like to play the race card, rather than admit that she does deserve to be there.
I know everyone has their favorites, so I don’t assume that people who just don’t like Paris are racist, because it seems that most of them ARE willing to admit that she is talented; she just isn’t their cup of tea.
By Mitch
May 2, 2006 11:23 PM | Link to this
I have seen negative comments on here about but Paris but also every contestant on the show. When Bucky & Kellie were on the show it was perfectly OK for the redneck & trailer park references but if someone even hinted they didn’t like Paris, they were automatically labled a racist.
I know racial prejudice still exist but for God sake please quit throwing them in where they don’t belong.
By alan
May 2, 2006 11:25 PM | Link to this
Songluvr, actually the wife broke my attention from Taylor. sorry
By brownthrasher
May 2, 2006 11:25 PM | Link to this
Well, there are a lot of Paris haters out there. As I said before, whether she goes or stays, the young lady has a great singing voice. Put her acapella against the rest of the best and she would rise to the top. I’m proud of her no matter where she finishes. As for that dialidol - it can only track the calls that go through the web who have downloaded it on their computers. I for one have not downloaded it and never will. I’ll rely on the fairness of “all” of America’s people and not some of these bloggers. What God has for Paris will be for Paris. Good night all. The truth will be told tomorrow.
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 2, 2006 11:25 PM | Link to this
Rodney i haven’t had a chance to scan and see if anyone has answered you but the term simon used was “Barminess”…. “barmy” is a brit term, but at this moment i cannot remember exactly what, …. wait, i googled it…
barm·y Pronunciation (bärm) adj. barm·i·er, barm·i·est 1. Full of barm; foamy. 2. Eccentric; daft.
and from the thesaurus
Adj. 1. barmy - marked by spirited enjoyment yeasty, zestful, zesty spirited - displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness 2. barmybarmy - informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; “it used to drive my husband balmy” around the bend, balmy, bats, batty, bonkers, buggy, crackers, daft, dotty, haywire, kookie, kooky, loco, loony, loopy, nuts, round the bend, wacky, whacky, nutty, fruity, cracked insane - afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement; “was declared insane”; “insane laughter”
so in a way, it fits, lol
By Mitch
May 2, 2006 11:25 PM | Link to this
WOOOOHOOOOO CHRIS YOUNG
NASHVILLE STAR!!!!!!!!!!!
By vin
May 2, 2006 11:27 PM | Link to this
The only truth that hurts is that your own takes me in as one of their own. And it aint’ the first time…and yeah bite me…my big white one!!! You got issues girlfrien’….it ain’t about what’s on the outside…you may be dark and lovely but you aint’ feelin it…
By vin
May 2, 2006 11:28 PM | Link to this
MITCH BABY!!!! SAY IT AIN’T SO!!!! CHRIS WON??!!!! WOO-HOO!!!!
By Mike S
May 2, 2006 11:30 PM | Link to this
And your 2006 NASHVILLE STAR ——
CHRIS YOUNG!!!!!!
Can I get an AMEN!!!!
COming soon to a radio near you, the next country smash hit — DRINKIN ME LONELY TONIGHT!!!!
Woohoo — can’t wait for his album or for Casey Rivers album. Both were awesome this year.
By Mitch
May 2, 2006 11:30 PM | Link to this
I finally got one right. The last three years my pick finished 2nd.
By Rodney Ho
May 2, 2006 11:31 PM | Link to this
Thank you =^_^= for that answer about “barminess.” Never heard that before! As for Paris “haters,” I don’t think she gets any more “hate” than anybody else. Really, folks have been pretty fair about her and pulling the race card is trite and unnecessary. It looks like Kat is in danger though not as much as Paris. We’ll see how the West Coast treats her!
By jk8fan
May 2, 2006 11:32 PM | Link to this
Alan, honey, don’t let your wife fool you. She was watching him. ; )
His wife likes pudgy, goofy guys?
I don’t get the Taylor thing. He’s a goob.
By Mitch
May 2, 2006 11:32 PM | Link to this
Chris & Casey will definately be the two biggest talents coming out of Nashville Star. Can’t wait for the tour hit Texas.
By brownthrasher
May 2, 2006 11:32 PM | Link to this
P.S. I am a “black” Southerner, born and raised in ATL and I love Paris. But I also loved Bo last year and think Taylor is a blue-eyed soul brother. If I went on looks, I would truly take Chris. I do get tired of the race card. But this is a blog and everyone is entitled to their opinion. Whoever this year’s Idol will be, they will never match the Idols from the previous season - black or white. Let’s keep it all constructive and try not to lash out verbal abuses - Please! It’s just a show and the best man or woman does not always win anyway.
By Mac Music
May 2, 2006 11:33 PM | Link to this
I have never commented on the stupid comments about race, but you have to wonder why poeple would say Paris can not sing? LIE —THAT IS JUST NOT THE TRUTH!!Paris may not be your choice as the favorite, that is fine. To say she can not sing makes you wonder ?? even the judges say every week she can sing. So, for those of you who say she sucks, if you speak the real reason why you do not like her, we could understand it better. Just be truthful!! everyone has thier right to speak TRUTHFULLY —
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 2, 2006 11:33 PM | Link to this
so…on a side note, a few weeks ago i thought i heard stirrings of another “Rock Star”…. anyone know what band? i assume it will be a summer fill-in show again…
p.s. HI GUYS!!!!
linny-kat
By m
May 2, 2006 11:33 PM | Link to this
again..i truely believe that most of these folks on here arent interested in paris because she is black. PERIOD…how could anybody argue with her talented voice that ALL the judges says that she have an amazing voice…but yet on here you call her every name in the book…but by her NAME…i dont look for racism…lets face it…GEORGIA has a bad track record….its not hard to see it.
By vin
May 2, 2006 11:33 PM | Link to this
MIKEY!!!! Ah-ay-amen! Ah-ay-amen!! Ay-e-men! Amen! Amen!! WOOHOO!!!! But we all knew it didn’t we!!!!
By sobegape
May 2, 2006 11:35 PM | Link to this
I watched Nashville Star twice. This was the first season I watched any of it. I think there were 6 contestants to perform the first time I saw it and 5 contestants the second time. I don’t know much about Country music talent, but as soon as I hear Chris sing his original song, and saw how the crowd reacted to him, I knew he was going to win it.
By alan
May 2, 2006 11:36 PM | Link to this
Ok as a Chris fan I have to stand up for him. How can you say Chris sounds the same every week? For you Taylor and Elliot fans especially. Elliot has sounded exactly the same singing the exact same style music every single week and he has never been called out on it. Taylor until tonight had butchered every single song he slowed down and just sang. The vocals in Funky Music were actually really bad if you actually listen and not watch the moron. However, Something was magnifcient. Chris is the only one in the top 5 that has showed he can sing different genres of music and be good. Remember he successfully has sang pop love songs, country, pop rock, hard rock and just plain metal. Elliot has sang R&B every single time he has been good. If he doesn’t act like a fool nobody likes his vocals until tonight and he had to put a bluesy feel to that song.
Just standing up for my man.
By Mitch
May 2, 2006 11:39 PM | Link to this
linny, I haven’t heard what band it will be but they were holding auditions here in Dallas a few weeks ago.
By Mike S
May 2, 2006 11:39 PM | Link