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5/9: All shook up!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Nobody really bombed out tonight but Elliott and Taylor truly shined tonight.
The bottom two? Chris and Katharine. Who will leave? Kat was indeed placed at a disadvantage and she didn’t rise to the occasion. Elliott took two relatively unknown songs and took advantage of them. So Kat goes home. It’s going to be the very first all-male final three!
Dialidol.com as of 9:30 p.m. had Taylor on top as usual, followed rightfully by Elliott. Chris and Kat are fighting to stay alive! Has there been any indication in the past that West Coast voting gave Kat any advantage in the past? Mike S? Do you know?
Elliott (“Trouble”) – He goes for an incredibly bluesy tune. He’s got it groovin’ on. He ends very strong. Wow! He may just beat out Kat for the final three. Randy: “On the stage, I think that was your best performance ever.” Paula: “This was your best performance ever.” Simon: “I’ve got to hand it to you. You’re coming out fighting. You’re showing personality. You deserve to go through to the next round.”
Taylor (“Jailhouse Rock”) He’s smokin’ tonight. He has his signature dance moves and sounds great! Simon’s going to love him! Not. Randy: “You’re in your element. Way to start off the show!” Paula: “You’re as original as ever. You were phenomenal.” Taylor: “We’re going to get real. In the real world, that was a terrible impersonation of Elvis Presley. The dancing was hideous. It was just karaoke with a capital K.”
Taylor (“In the Ghetto”) – He dials it back for a great vocal, as opposed to a dancing, performance. It’s a solid, emotional take that shows he isn’t just our favorite goofball. Randy: “The right key for you finally. The right song for you finally… the kind of record you should make. That was hot!” Paula: “It shows a completely different side, to show how well rounded an artist you are.” Simon: “There is a world apart from the first performance which was silly. That was absolutely the perfect song for you. You have just sung your way into the semifinals.”
Elliott (“If I Can Dream”) I am not familiar with this one. Elliott is taking a chance but it seems to fit his style well. He’s really comfortable with this one. I thought he helped himself with this one. Randy: “You laid it out. That was hot!” Paula: “I think that was the best vocal performance you’ve done this season.” Simon: “You came into the show as an underdog. You chose a song which not many people are going to know. Yet so far that was the best performance so far.”
Chris (“A Little Less Conversation”) – This song fits him perfectly. I’m not sure he’s added enough to it to make it go beyond the Elvis version but he rocks it as always. Randy: “That was the right key for you. That was hot!” Paula: “There’s nothing else I can say. I adore you. You picked a song that showed a little more personality.” Simon: “I thought your first song was a lot stronger. I thought up until the end, it was a flat performance. It was okay.”
Chris (“Suspicious Minds”) My favorite Elvis song! He showcases his angst-y vocals but for some reason, it never quite takes off. It’s good, not stupendous. Randy: “It was kind of nice.” Paula: “You forget how great that song is until you hear Chris Daughtry sing it. See you in the finals.” Simon: “Sunglasses aside, that worked.”
Kat (“Hound Dog/All Shook Up”) – She does a cabaret version of the Elvis classic. It’s entertaining and she shows more verve than she normally does. Randy: “I know you had a good time with that. It was fun. But what happened in the middle?” She missed a lyric. Simon: “All across America, you hold theatrical productions. Looked like a desperate manic audition. I can sing. I can dance. It was manic. It was shrieky. This will always be tough for you. It wasn’t a great performance overall.”
Kat (“Can’t Help Falling in Love”) – This could become Celine Dion hell. She seems a little off in the beginning. I do like the smoky quality in her lower registers. She always has that silly grin on her face though. Yes, it becomes very torch like and her power notes are just okay. Nice subtle ending. Randy: “That was better than the first song. Had pitchy problem.” Simon: “This hasn’t been one of your best nights. The song started off beautifully. What I wanted apple pie on its own. Then I got apple pie and a gallon of cream. The middle part was just too much. You came in with a disadvantage. I don’t think you chose the right songs. That arrangement was just too much.”
Comments
By Mike S
May 9, 2006 08:31 PM | Link to this
CARDINAL SIN!!!!!! You cannot FORGET YOUR LYRICS!!!!! Not this late in the year.
SO Far I have it Elliot, Taylor Chris —- PICK EM - they were all fantastic and nailed.
KAtherine better bring it second song because that sucked.
By Mike S
May 9, 2006 08:44 PM | Link to this
Well We have been waiting for the moment and it just Happened. TAYLOR OWNED IN THE GHETTO!!! That is what is called making the song your own. Awesome awesome awesome.
Chris was just OK on th second song. Not real impressed. Good but not great.
HOWEVER, the die is now cast — Elliot or Kat is leaving. All down to the second song.
Elliot owned Kat first songs, but she came in with the bigger fan base, so it is still on Elliot to bring it big this next song.
By Chuck E.
May 9, 2006 08:44 PM | Link to this
Mike, you’re probably right. She on thin ice right now. Chris’s second performance was solid if not fantastic, so I’m guessing he’s safe, and Taylor, for whatever reason, appears untouchable.
By Martha
May 9, 2006 08:45 PM | Link to this
Chris is flat tonight—not tonally but emotionally. Kat covered it but she shouldn’t be messing her lyrics up and especially on this high energy arrangement. It was a great idea for her and she rocked. She’s got Tommy Mattola’s eye and that’s what counts!
By Martha
May 9, 2006 08:48 PM | Link to this
If foks pay big money to see Harry COnnick, Jr. then they will pay for Elliot. I certainly would!
By Mitch
May 9, 2006 08:49 PM | Link to this
That just topped “In The Ghetto” GO E-TRAIN!!!!
By Martha
May 9, 2006 08:51 PM | Link to this
Sorry, if Kat brings the second number home, Hicks and Chris better worry. It would do me good to see Chris and Hicks in the bottom feeder zone tomorrow night! YAHOO!ELLIOT OWNS TONIGHT!
By Jeff
May 9, 2006 08:52 PM | Link to this
Predition right now…Kat is going home. Sorry but she is going home!!!
By Mike S
May 9, 2006 08:52 PM | Link to this
All I can say after that is WOW!!!!! ELLIOT STEPPED UP TO THE PLATE AND HIT HUGE HOME RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
His two best performances of the year.
In the Ghetto and Trouble now the two best performances of the entire season!!!!
THIS IS A FANTASTIC NIGHT!!!!!
By Jeff
May 9, 2006 08:56 PM | Link to this
Check it mark it stamp it with a g (GONE). You cant forget words in this competition and you certaily cant do it this late. America will obliviate her. It matters not with her second song, this is what america is going to remember!
By Harmony372
May 9, 2006 08:56 PM | Link to this
Okay…halfway through Kat’s second song….she’s going HOME. Or at least she should. ELLIOTT was AWESOME! Chris was GREAT. TAYLOR was good.
By Mitch
May 9, 2006 08:56 PM | Link to this
Jeff, after that, I am pulling for you to be 10 of 10.
By Mike S
May 9, 2006 09:01 PM | Link to this
Turn out the Lights the parties over, Katherine is going home.
By Jeff
May 9, 2006 09:01 PM | Link to this
Ranks tonight 1. Elliott!! What a performance 2. Taylor Just his style of music 3. Chris Best of the rest 4.Kathrine Does she pack tonight or tomorrow??
By Martha
May 9, 2006 09:01 PM | Link to this
Unless Kat’s posse comes through big time, she may be history tomorrow night. She has the most talent and is the complete package. Tommy will mold her and you will see her in a different light. She is a Ronstadt-sized talent (Linda can sing anything and with a lot of fun)! Elliot had better stay in the competition because he has SO MUCH TALENT and he takes the audience with him on his songs. I’ll be flipping coins in a cup at the piano bar when Hicks takes the mike. Chris needs to front a rocker group—he’d be wasted on an AI tour.
By Jeff
May 9, 2006 09:02 PM | Link to this
Lol thanks Mitch. I have always been a fan of yours!!!
By Harmony372
May 9, 2006 09:03 PM | Link to this
Hmmmm, revision to my earlier post. I missed Taylor’s 1st performance. That was really pretty good. I can’t decide between him or Chris for 2nd place tonight. But Etrain still gets top nod! The guys are definitely in another league, totally apart from Kat.
This reminds me of the 2nd season….Clay, Rueben, & Kimberly Locke. Three GOOD vocalists in top 3 and sad to see ANY of them go home. Sigh
By CDog
May 9, 2006 09:04 PM | Link to this
Tonight’s rankings:
Having been a Kat fan, I must say that tonight was her worst performace. Elliott was really good tonight. Based on tonight’s performance alone, Elliott should go into the next round instead of Kat; however, based on all previous performances, Kat will go in. Taylor and Chris will be in the finals.
By Mike S
May 9, 2006 09:09 PM | Link to this
OK here we go.
Tie Elliot - Trouble - Awesome great fantastic super superb wonderful.
Tie Taylor - In The Ghetto - Put in on arecord right now …#1 with a bullet immediately.
Elliot - If I Could Dream - Great great vocal. Performance was a little bland, but awesome vocals.
Chris - Suspicious Minds - For me his best of the year. Right up there with “Walk the Line”. Any other night he would be at the top.
taylor - Jailhouse Rock - vintage fun fun fun Taylor. Absolute blast to watch, but it is just a fluff song.
Chris - A Little Less Conversation - Very boring bland song first half. Picked it up second half. Awesome finish.
Katherine - I Can’t help Falling In Love - all over the place. Screechy. Tried overly hard, I think she felt the pressure tonight and then paniced after bombing the first song.
Katherine - Hound Dog - The DOG is DEAD!!! Manic, wierd, and forgetting the lyrics is unforgivable.
I see no way Kat makes it through this week. This is two straight weeks she tanked one song —- and this time she did not save it with the second song.
By vin
May 9, 2006 09:10 PM | Link to this
Aight Jeffy!!! You are my IDOL! SO wanted Kat to go home and Ima guessin that you made my dreams come true! Taylor: Sorry, just can’t get into the fist pumpin..expect more cool from someone 29…elevator music. Reminds me of Marietta’s Big Chicken with the funky chick moves. Chris: Sexy and loved the glasses! Second song could have been sung in higher octave but he was awesome at the end..last note was raw and sexy..exactly waht I expected. Loved the fitted white T! Elliott: sweet first song; bluesy second. loved it. Kat: first song actually pretty good; she toned down the sexy to reveal only a flirt (cuz she aint sexy. Nothing tender about 2nd perfomrance. what in sam hill happened here. last not so flat. this song should be sung with vulnerability but she was an empty pretty package with this one. sorry guys. Too loud for me.
By vin
May 9, 2006 09:13 PM | Link to this
Seems unanimous…Kat sucked..and big! Always thought she did but that is just me. Paris should still be here over Kat but Princess P just wouldn’t let the pups swing and hang loose…too much class.
By CDog
May 9, 2006 09:14 PM | Link to this
Do the judges realize (Paula especially) that if you use the phrase “best performance ever” repeatedly, it loses its meaning? By definition, there can be only one “best performance.”
By ZANGIE
May 9, 2006 09:18 PM | Link to this
hi vin….remember me? I agree, Kat sucked big and needs to go. I was so excited to see Elliot do so great. He may not win, but he has an awesome voice. Taylor was Taylor…entertaining as always, especially with first song. And, Chris…he is just plain out HOT!!!!
By Mike S
May 9, 2006 09:19 PM | Link to this
Early - VERY EARLY - Dial Idol numbers.
Busy Percentages
Taylor Hicks 91.735 -
Taylor Hicks #2 91.018 -
Elliott Yamin 89.368 -
Elliott Yamin #2 87.528 -
Chris Daughtry 86.172 -
Katharine McPhee 83.061 -
Katharine McPhee #2 82.546 -
Chris Daughtry #2 80.261 -
Dial Idol Score
1-4
Taylor Hicks 70.833 4.022 -
1-4
Elliott Yamin 68.333 4.191 -
1-4
Chris Daughtry 64 4.469 -
1-4
Katharine McPhee 63.917 4.474
By vin
May 9, 2006 09:23 PM | Link to this
Hey ZANGIE!!! Of course I remember you gurlfrien’!!! You in my corner..it’s hard to bring Kat down when all my homebois up in here see puppies and nothin else. :-) I know my bois in here forgive me (Mike S…et al) Do no like Kat, never have. Elliott brought it…love the boi. If I had my pick, it would be a Chris/Elliott finale but I’ve never won the lottery and don’t expect to now! :-)
By Carla
May 9, 2006 09:23 PM | Link to this
Eliott is the man!!!! He really owned the night. Trouble is now one of my favorite songs. Taylor was great as well. I loved In The Ghetto. That was my first time hearing it and I loved it. Chris was ok. I really like A Little Less Conversation. That would be because I like Las Vegas and that’s the theme song. Kat was not good. The first song was bad and the second song started off ok but she ended it horribly. Bye bye Kat. She’ll recover and be great but she was way overshadowed tonight.
By vin
May 9, 2006 09:28 PM | Link to this
Hey Carla…my gurlz are up in here tonight! Need the support. Seems the gurlz are all on the same page (sans Deirdre…but thats okay…we still luv ya). We don’t like Kat. The guys luv Kat’s puppies and pouty, glossy lips. Yall home girls need to gloss your juicy plump ones and show our bois what a pair of glossies are really all about! :-) (Seriously considering collagen at this point) Elliott was the bomb and Chris was sexy. So that’s my picks.
By Carla
May 9, 2006 09:33 PM | Link to this
vin, Chris in those jeans……Very sexy.
Ok so why am I getting through for Eliott every time I call. Never mind it’s busy now. But I did vote four times back to back.
By Mitch
May 9, 2006 09:34 PM | Link to this
Kat has passed Chris on dialidol.
By emc
May 9, 2006 09:35 PM | Link to this
Im a lurker - but was inspired to blog tonight.
My rankings:
1)Elliot - Trouble 2)Elliot - Dream - Elliots vocals just were perfect for Elvis songs. He was the best of the night and this is the right sound for him. You have to have blues/soul for Elvis but also a beautiful voice - and this showcased he had both.
3)Chris - Suspicious minds - I thought his sound was really good and very sexy.
4) Taylor - Ghetto - Good performance, good emotion. Im ranking it lower though because he is a bit too raspy for me on this song. Especially because Elvis had such a SMOOTH voice..so this was very good, but not great for me.
5)Chris - Little Less Conversation - Actually I loved this. However, I think the band was overwhelming him when he was singing the low part, and you couldnt hear him that well. But I thought it was great….
All of those performances were basically great. The performances below were in a different category.
6) Taylor - Jailhouse Rock - Fun, well done, fits Taylor. But this is where Taylor just sounds like a really great Cover Band or Bar singer to me. This performance made me really think that…
7 & 8 ) Kat - Houndog and Cant Help Falling in Love. Not sure which was worse - since she butchered them both. I didnt like the arrangement on Houndog at all. But I HATED all the vocal trills and gymnastics she tried adding to the ballad. Again a song that Elvis sang very SMOOTH and she threw everything and the kitchen sink in. And she forgot lyrics. Blech. Shes very pretty and very vocally talented. But she has no true feel for the songs she sings….
I would love to see an Elliot , Chris final. However, Im sure Taylors fan base will keep him in the end and may even make him win. I would hate to see that….I dont think he has a drop of the 21st century in him. I cant see him making an album that makes it to the top 40.
HOWEVER - if he didnt win Idol, I think he would do great in the Michael McDonald world. Or doing the rounds at Chastain. Some niche where he can sing his retro stuff…
By vin
May 9, 2006 09:35 PM | Link to this
Gurlfrien! he was wearin those jeans, wasn’t he! Das what I’m sayin….Chris/Elliott!!! Vote! Although we’ll lose all cred with Mike S, he’ll still luv us tomorrow… :-)
By vin
May 9, 2006 09:38 PM | Link to this
emc..gurl you shoudnta been lurkin..you on the mark…like your picks!
By Carla
May 9, 2006 09:38 PM | Link to this
I’m sitting on redial. I’ve voted about 20 times for Eliott so far. I can’t let him go before Kat.
By vin
May 9, 2006 09:39 PM | Link to this
Carla…wuz Elliott’s number…give it to me so I can dial…missed it cuz I was doin somethin with my baby…
By Carla
May 9, 2006 09:39 PM | Link to this
3 & 7
By Mitch
May 9, 2006 09:39 PM | Link to this
Elliott is 03 & 07.
By vin
May 9, 2006 09:40 PM | Link to this
Guys..I’m lame..I need the whole number..sorry..I’m blonde right now.
By luvstoread
May 9, 2006 09:41 PM | Link to this
Go E-Train.. Elliot’s number…1-800-436-5703
By Wanda
May 9, 2006 09:42 PM | Link to this
I have never seen the band have as much fun as they did tonight with Elliot’s Trouble! Great job! My rankings:
Taylor & Elliot
Chris ——— ———-Kat
:-)
Time for her to go. Looks like she could be the next Mrs. Tommy Mottola.
By vin
May 9, 2006 09:42 PM | Link to this
Thanks Luvstoread…Ima dialin!!!!
By Mac Music
May 9, 2006 09:43 PM | Link to this
Elliott is in the number 2 spot so far, don’t worry be happy. He was the best by far tonight. I think that is where the majority of the Paris vote’s will go. He deserves it anyhow, he was the best tonight by far. Chris was OK, Taylor was Taylor. Kat, she just sang her last song !!
By JJ
May 9, 2006 09:44 PM | Link to this
WOW ELLIOTT TAYLOR CHRIS KAT WHO????????????????????
By YAD
May 9, 2006 09:47 PM | Link to this
Elliot singing “Trouble” was ridiculous. He is a choirboynextdoor with a great voice but has NONE of the attitude needed to pull off this song.
The only person who would have been more out of place singing “Trouble” would have been Chicken Little Kevin.
By vin
May 9, 2006 09:48 PM | Link to this
Been tryin to call Elliott on 03 and it’s BUSY!!! When I try 07, I get an 800 sex number to talk to ladies who want to talk to me??? LOL!!!
By Carla
May 9, 2006 09:49 PM | Link to this
vin WTF!!!! 866 numbers.
By THE Dave
May 9, 2006 09:50 PM | Link to this
Vin, please, please stop with the ebonics. It’s more grating than Kat’s screachy rendition of “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” You bring thoughtful remarks to this blog, but dumb yourself down with the way you write. I know you’re more intelligent than that. Why not show it?
I don’t mean any offense, but the act is getting old.
By Chris
May 9, 2006 09:50 PM | Link to this
Seriously, what is up with all the TAYLOR love? Yes he is good, not earth-shattering, and I might buy a CD of his (my dad definitely…:-)) but come on, he has had more kareoke quality nights than the other 3…combined. Katharine has had much more great nights than Taylor to earn her a spot in the final 3. VOTE for KATHARINE!
By ZANGIE
May 9, 2006 09:51 PM | Link to this
I have four phones going at a time here voting for Elliott…We are getting through way too much. He can’t leave. Da puppies got ta go!!! Sorry fellas, but she bombed out tonight.
By J
May 9, 2006 09:51 PM | Link to this
Chris # 1, Taylor # 2; don’t know why Elliott has such good comments here; he didn’t sing as good as he has
By vin
May 9, 2006 09:52 PM | Link to this
Whatever Dave…dumb yourself up so you don’t recognize ebonics. howz that? Kiss my black one…
By Carla
May 9, 2006 09:54 PM | Link to this
ZANGIE, I feel you. I’ll get through 5-6 times and then I’ll get 5-6 busy signals. Very up and down. I’m not stopping until 11. Kat didn’t do well enough to stay IMO.
By Chuck
May 9, 2006 09:54 PM | Link to this
It is so amusing how things can sound so different to different people. My wife and I thought Elliott was abysmal. He has always been sub-par but “If i can Dream” (one of my favorite Elvis songs and, as Simon said, his closer live) was the worst of any singer this year. He ruined a wonderful song! And why the judges have turned on Kat is beyond me…it is not the forgetting a lyric, they have been on her a* for a couple weeks now. A month ago, y’all complained how they were too nice to her….
By vin
May 9, 2006 09:55 PM | Link to this
ZANGIE! Gurl, I’m only getting buzy..will keep dialin tho
By Diane
May 9, 2006 09:56 PM | Link to this
so if kat did not have the best performance, why did she get to sing last? AI wants to keep her around i guess. Are we through with the theme weeks and who will sing on Wednesday? i really do think the KING has left the building.
i only got in one Elliot vote!
By THE Dave
May 9, 2006 09:57 PM | Link to this
Chris, Taylor appeals to the Over 18 audience. Have you noticed he’s never been in the bottom three or two? He’s the only contestant left who’s been safe every week. That’s because most people love him. He may not have the best voice, but he’s the best performer and connects so well with the audience.
I think Taylor had a slight edge over Elliott tonight, just because I didn’t like Elliott’s first song. Chris is third and Kat, sadly, is last.
By vin
May 9, 2006 09:57 PM | Link to this
Carla, ZANGIE, Shaunsky…have gotten through twice for E-Train..will wear this phone out for the next 60!
By Chuck
May 9, 2006 09:57 PM | Link to this
and I wonder what would happen to the totals if they figured out a way that each phone number (and cell phone) could vote ONCE and only ONCE. No more thousands of votes from bored teenagers with unlimited text messaging. even the democrats don’t let you vote for them THIS many times!! :)
By Carla
May 9, 2006 09:57 PM | Link to this
Chuck, I guess it’s just like how some people find rap music to be nothing but noise and others love it. It’s personal taste. But that’s why so many different artist are successful. We all like different things.
By ZANGIE
May 9, 2006 09:58 PM | Link to this
vin….gurlfrin….i am loving on some ebonics right about now…donchu go changin up on us….i bet those girls on da sex line was diggin it too! LOL
By Robin in Houston
May 9, 2006 09:58 PM | Link to this
E-Train!!
By Chuck
May 9, 2006 09:59 PM | Link to this
and some folks like liver and onions….I still haven’t figured those people out!
By Carla
May 9, 2006 10:00 PM | Link to this
I love liver and onions.:-)
By Diane
May 9, 2006 10:01 PM | Link to this
Wow, i didnt know the first song Elliot sang so he sounded fine to me. But to each his own. Just vote for him. I agree who will buy Taylors stuff if he wins? not the brittney fans for sure. AI need to be concerned, money is their bottom line.
By TC
May 9, 2006 10:01 PM | Link to this
Hey,the numbers are 866 numbers, don’t forget!! I am pretty new to this and agree with most who say Kat is going home this time! She should have already in my opinion. Chris and Taylor pegged it tonight, but Elliot did do a great job tonight although I don’t think he will win. But as far as In the Ghetto- Taylor did it well vocally but that song is a very emotionally charged song and he just didn’t hit that part to me. I cried each time I heard Elvis sing that but not with Taylor. Vocally good but just didn’t get to me like the original version. Chris still is my fave but maybe he shouldn’t win so he can pick what he wants to do instead of be locked in on the contract they get if they win.
By Mitch
May 9, 2006 10:01 PM | Link to this
Chuck, they could limit voting if they wanted to. Wanting to being the key phrase.
Nashville star limits to 5 votes per email and 10 per phone line.
By kkb
May 9, 2006 10:02 PM | Link to this
Hello people - vote for Chris. You cannot let him go home when Kat completely ruined her songs. Right now Chris is in last place. Vote for him now!
By tmt
May 9, 2006 10:02 PM | Link to this
You got to admit, Chris has been the most consistent since day one. He is by far the best. VOTE FOR CHRIS.
By Chris
May 9, 2006 10:03 PM | Link to this
Dave, kareoke should not win AI. It hasn’t before and it shouldn’t again. I believe that Taylor could be the next Rueben Studdard if he won. He would get lost in the music world oblivion.
By mikegadawg
May 9, 2006 10:03 PM | Link to this
Kat may have had an off nite but her fans will get her through. I got about 50 (cingular) text votes in for her so far……It’s down to popularity vote at this point in the game. Dont count KAT out yet folks.
By Carla
May 9, 2006 10:03 PM | Link to this
Missed you today Mitch.
By Deirdre
May 9, 2006 10:03 PM | Link to this
Hi everybody. My in-laws are in town so my posting will be sporadic for the next few days. Loved Taylor, loved Chris, Elliot was ok. Kat will be leaving. (and apparently getting a contract or ‘something’ from Tommy Mattola) I think her nerves got to her. Still think she’s a great singer. Too bad!
By wac3793
May 9, 2006 10:04 PM | Link to this
For those who like Chris as much as I do then its time to vote for him. At last check he is in last place and needs everyones support. So vote, vote, vote!!!!! Go Chris
By vin
May 9, 2006 10:05 PM | Link to this
The DAVE…you bother me…I have traveled the world MANY times over and have a first class education in how the world really works..not some textbook Cornell degree that gets you nowhere except on the CEO’s suck up list…just leave my a&& alone and I’ll leave you alone. I did not invite you into my little world and for a very good reason. Go bother someone else who cares with what you think is an impressive essay into intelligence….you don’t know me nor do you need to….
By weathergurl
May 9, 2006 10:05 PM | Link to this
Chris is over-rated!! I loved Elliott and Taylor. Kat was okay this week. That last song was too big for her. She hit some pretty off notes. I liked her first song! I hope Chris leaves! Besides, Mottola all but guaranteed Chris a contract by saying he’s going to sound great on a record!
By THE Dave
May 9, 2006 10:05 PM | Link to this
Vin, thanks for the intelligent come back. You must have really thought about it before you typed it.
If you are who you say you are, then someone should ban you from public speaking or writing for perpetuating a negative stereotype.
By mikegadawg
May 9, 2006 10:06 PM | Link to this
And lets not forget who mega record producer Tommy Mattolla praised tonite…..not Eliot or Taylor………but Chris and Kat.
By Mitch
May 9, 2006 10:07 PM | Link to this
Hmmmmm…If I recall correctly, 2 weeks ago when everyone wanted Kellie gone it was that people shouldn’t be voting by popularity.
Kat hit one of two songs last week and missed both this week. She should not stay over the 3 guys that nailed their songs. She may have nice puppies but you can’t see them in the CD player.
By J
May 9, 2006 10:07 PM | Link to this
What is up with all the Elliott lovers? He didn’t sing nearly as good as Taylor and Chris!
By vin
May 9, 2006 10:07 PM | Link to this
ZANGIE..I’m feelin U Gurl! Don’t need some crusty white Harvard type up in here tellin me how ta walk my talk..but I’ll be happy to show ‘em how to walk his. Lo-o-o-o-ser!!!
By justme
May 9, 2006 10:08 PM | Link to this
Elliott has continued to get better each and every week. Taylor, just sing! Don’t be such a spaz. Kat, well, you had another bad night —- never did connect with you. Chris, Chris, Chris, Chris, Chris — quit feaking screaming. The second song started OK, nice and laid back, low-key, almost made me a fan. Then you had to go do that screaming sh*t. Lost it for me. Won’t be sad to see you go, whenever that may be…
By wac3793
May 9, 2006 10:08 PM | Link to this
Chris needs your support! Call now! Vote for Chris!!!!!!
By ZANGIE
May 9, 2006 10:09 PM | Link to this
THE DAVE………hey davie boy, leave Vin alone. We all like the way she talks. Where did you come from anyway? Dont come up in here messin with us girls…you wont last! LOL It’s all just fun…CHILL OUT!!!!!!!!!!
By vin
May 9, 2006 10:09 PM | Link to this
Shut up Dave…don’t gotta think about what to type before I type it…don’t judge me by your own weak standards..yes I’m perpetuatin….what else ya got?
By weathergurl
May 9, 2006 10:11 PM | Link to this
J, I can’t believe you didn’t like Elliott! He sang his butt off! He’s hard to look at because his teeth are jacked up,but the boy can flat out sing!
By vin
May 9, 2006 10:11 PM | Link to this
GURL!! THANK YOU ZANGIE!!! I DO LUVS MY GURLS! Sit these bois down…they just don’t know, do they?
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 9, 2006 10:12 PM | Link to this
if chris goes instead of kat, i may stop watching!!! there is NO way he should be on the BOTTOM!!!!!!
i like kat, love her voice, but NOT when she’s actually competing, it’s the bits of her when she’s just singing, rehearsing, trying songs out, whatever… she should find a good partner and do duets and stop trying to reach for those notes that are not hers
my estimation, Elliott, Chris, Taylor and Kat, in that order, but hey, we ALL know the patrol will pull taylor up over everyone, fair or not, it’s a fact
see you guys tomorrow in a better mood, i hope!!!
linny
p.s. jeff i pray your ARE 10 for 10!!!
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 9, 2006 10:13 PM | Link to this
err… that should be “you are” not “your are” duh! typo, fingers faster than the brain, yanno?
By TC
May 9, 2006 10:14 PM | Link to this
I agree that Elliot can sing if you don’t have to look at him. But this is not all about singing even though they might try to say that. Its about all around performance and who is more fun or more appealing (and not in the sexy sense). Taylor and Chris both are all around better performers as well as good singers. Lots of talent. And stick to judging the people on AI and not other peoples ways of talking!!
By J
May 9, 2006 10:17 PM | Link to this
Weathergurl; sorry I just didn’t like him as much as Taylor and Chris. It has nothing to do with his looks. I wish all of them well…. just thought the others performed/sang better that Elliott.
By vin
May 9, 2006 10:17 PM | Link to this
Hey Linny-K..I’m wichu you on Jeff. But as someone pointed out today, until Jeffy actually hears the singer, he only guestimates who will be going home..his early psychics were telling him Kat.
By wac3793
May 9, 2006 10:18 PM | Link to this
Chris needs your vote now!!!!! Show him some love!!!!!
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 9, 2006 10:20 PM | Link to this
TC you are actually saying what i’ve been saying all along, with one exception. GENERALLY speaking, Tay-Tay sounds the same, no matter what he’s singing. He did well tonight because the sound he sings is closely related to the Elvis sound. It’s a natch fit. Likewise, Chris has a “sound” that is always in play…and again, tonight, he was able to touch on the part of Elvis’ music that FITS his voice. On the other hand, Elliott, who actually has a better SINGING talent, musically speaking, takes the songs and owns them for himself, without sounding the same every time… IMHO of course… and has grown in both looks and confidence with every single show. Kat’s a natural singer, but imho is NOT a great performer… but every time she’s done any sort of duet, she’s excelled (a la boticelli) and i thing if she finds a partner who can compliment and underpin her voice, they would go places fast… and its TIME for a good new romantic duet
I find chris more diverse than taylor, but elliott more diverse than chris… i don’t think kat, unfortunately, will pass tonight, but i could be wrong, have been a few times in my life!!
vinnie girl, you are the one flying tonight, love it!!!!
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(just returning some of the hugs, y’all)
By vin
May 9, 2006 10:27 PM | Link to this
Linny-K…what is it with some people? Unsolicited negative opinions and advice? Can’t they get a life…I come in here to have fun and make friends, which I have. But you always got to deal with someone who is swimming upstream…messin the flow of the current. Jeez!!! But it’s all good..nothing but a flea that needs to be scratched….
By linda
May 9, 2006 10:28 PM | Link to this
What’s the theme for next week? Does anyone know?
By vin
May 9, 2006 10:30 PM | Link to this
Hi Linda…we were talkin about that today.. Supposedly…each of the remaining will sing three songs each..one song chosen by Clive Davis, one by the IDOL judges, and the third is a la carte, chosen by the contestant themselves.
By kim
May 9, 2006 10:32 PM | Link to this
…tried to tell you vin…I thought it was a white one the last time. Which is the act? Enjoy your comments often…then other times, told you you’re trying too too hard and unreal. But you’ve toned it down actually from being waaay out there a week+ ago. You’ll be ok…just take the point without continually throwing up your behind. Chill.
…Elliott has ALWAYS been THE man. Love the support he’s getting now. Humility, sincerity and true talent CAN sometimes get you far. Keep singing circles around everyone Elliott…nice guys can finish first. Goooo Elliott!!! Go Home Katwoman…
By wac3793
May 9, 2006 10:32 PM | Link to this
Dialidol has Chris in last place. If you7 want him to stay then its time to vote. He is currently around.6 behind Kat. Vote for Chris now!!!!!!
By THE Dave
May 9, 2006 10:33 PM | Link to this
Name calling now? Nice response to a sincere request. Most people respond with personal attacks when they have no substance. And “crusty white Harvard type”? Interesting assumption. White, yes. Practically creamy. Yet I’m willing to bet I grew up poorer than you or anyone else on this blog. But I’ll be d*mned if I’m going to sound like it.
Maybe my “exposure” is limited, being white and all, but I don’t personally know anyone of any race or nationality who deliberately tries to sound more ignorant than they are. Most people want to be respected, and they know that sounding stupid is no way to get there.
If you want to sound like you quit school after first grade, knock yourself out. I made a sincere request, you responded predictably. Nuff said.
You can now go on with your name calling.
By KLL
May 9, 2006 10:33 PM | Link to this
Was Paula more drunk than usual? And what was up with Simon defending her when Seacreast wanted to give $1?
By Jeff
May 9, 2006 10:34 PM | Link to this
Oh does someone want to doubt me??? It isnt real until it comes from the kid. Vin, Vin , Vin, you know I got your back girl. The Dave your a joke boy go home to your mama!!
By Natasha
May 9, 2006 10:35 PM | Link to this
Vote for Chris!!!!!! Kat needs to go home!!! Vote now for Chris!!!!
By alan
May 9, 2006 10:36 PM | Link to this
chris is last on dialidol… someone throw him some votes… Kat doesn’t deserve to last after forgetting her words and two very bad weeks in a row.
1-866-436-5706
1-866-436-5702
I give it to the ETrain folks. He was good tonight.
By Jeff
May 9, 2006 10:36 PM | Link to this
THANKS LINNY!! I APPRICIATE YOUR COMMENTS(ALWAYS DO)! MIKE S CALLED IT TODAY. HE KNEW THAT WAS NOT ME AND I APPRICIATE THAT. HE HAS THE KNOWLEDGE, ILL TAKE THE INSIGHT!
By Pen
May 9, 2006 10:37 PM | Link to this
I am getting through about 75% of the time voting for Chris. Dial Idol has him in last place! How could this be? He was really great tonight, although I thought Taylor was just a bit better than him for a change.
Vote, vote, vote!
By vin
May 9, 2006 10:37 PM | Link to this
Kim, it’s okay…maybe you had a point and of course I mean no offense to my gurls…is truly a compliment when someone wants to experience what life offers, even when it’s so different. I love the hip hop culture as do many. I’m cool with you. Thought about it after our little bout last week. I’m chill. Hope you are too.
By Spike
May 9, 2006 10:39 PM | Link to this
I’ve been voting my tail off for the last 1/2 hour for Chris and I’ve been getting through. I’m worried!!
By Jeff
May 9, 2006 10:39 PM | Link to this
Alan, you know it aint real till it comes from the kid!! No worries Kat goes home. Not like that was a shock but last week I caught flack because a few people said Paris before me. I was the first this week and I will probably be wrong!!
By THE Dave
May 9, 2006 10:39 PM | Link to this
Jeff, thanks for your input.
By vin
May 9, 2006 10:41 PM | Link to this
Didn’t we tell you to shut up The Dave? How is that for egotism. THE dave as if there is no other. Say what you want about ebonics…I can show you any ebonic millionaire at Def Jam who can roll your entire mortgage into the spinners on his escalade just so he can buff the shine with the change. Ebonics doesn’t sound so ignorant to me.
By Jeff
May 9, 2006 10:43 PM | Link to this
VIN….ARE YOU DOUBTING THE KID???? I DONT HAVE TO HEAR I LOOK AND ANALYZE WHAT PEOPLE ARE GOING TO DO. IS IT LUCK??? HHHHMMMMM 10-10
By Jeff
May 9, 2006 10:44 PM | Link to this
the loser dave…you should know about the mark here…since you dont your nothing but a pea-on to me!!
By THE Dave
May 9, 2006 10:44 PM | Link to this
Stop it. I’m crying. I was never called such names at Harvard or Cornell.
By vin
May 9, 2006 10:44 PM | Link to this
Thanks Jeff! We have another INTELLECT on the evening blog who can construct sentences with no real layman terms. I guess we’re supposed to be in awe. Oops…missed that one.
By Jeff
May 9, 2006 10:45 PM | Link to this
Well no one cared what food you were serving Dave!!
By THE Dave
May 9, 2006 10:45 PM | Link to this
No, really. You’re hurting my feelings. Please stop.
By Natasha
May 9, 2006 10:46 PM | Link to this
I’ve been trying for the last 15 min. and all i have been getting is busy signals for Chris!!
By vin
May 9, 2006 10:47 PM | Link to this
Jeff. he only wishes he attended Cornell or Harvard…they would never be in here arguing on an AJC Idol blawg. Jeff, I think you just hit 10 for 10! I’m guessing Kat will go home..I do think Elliott gave a stronger performance.
By Jeff
May 9, 2006 10:47 PM | Link to this
dave, you dont have the intellect here dude, your the guy I made do my homework in 10th grade!
By TC
May 9, 2006 10:49 PM | Link to this
I thought this was an idol blog. It sounds like a bunch of elementary school kids throwing insults around. But such is life!! Seems to be the way people act all the time anymore.
By Jeff
May 9, 2006 10:49 PM | Link to this
Ill be honest Vin…I think Elliott will take top votes tonight!! I am not a big Elliott fan..You know I am nuetral. BUt you got to give it to the guy!!
By THE Dave
May 9, 2006 10:49 PM | Link to this
No, I’m the guy you PAID to do your homework in 10th grade.
By Spike
May 9, 2006 10:50 PM | Link to this
I’ve been getting through on both of Chris’s numbers a lot more than makes me happy. He can’t be voted off tomorrow. He’s too good.
By Jeff
May 9, 2006 10:51 PM | Link to this
TC LET ME EXPLAIN HOW LIFE WORKS THERE ARE THE STRONG AND THERE ARE THE WEAK. YOU HAVE TO PROVE YOURSELF. WHERE YOU THE KID MADE FUN OF IN HIGH SCHOOL??
By TC
May 9, 2006 10:51 PM | Link to this
I am voting for Chris but I have been getting a lot of busy signals too. And as long as Kat goes home I don’t necessarily care who is the number one spot from tonight!! They were all pretty good!
By ZANGIE
May 9, 2006 10:52 PM | Link to this
I am trying to show Chris some love, since he showed me some….oooo those jeans. I haven’t gotten a busy signal yet. This worries me, cause Kat gotta go!
By Jeff
May 9, 2006 10:52 PM | Link to this
You are right Dave…here is five buck now go wash my car!!
By Spike
May 9, 2006 10:54 PM | Link to this
Kat has annoyed me from the start. She has GOT to go.
By Jeff
May 9, 2006 10:54 PM | Link to this
KAT GOES HOME…..END OF STORY. LOOK AT THE FAKE NUMBERS ALL YOU WANT. THREE OF THE LAST FIVE HAVE BEEN WRONG.
By Jeff
May 9, 2006 10:58 PM | Link to this
DAVE IS THE GUY THAT SLEPT WITH HIS MOM TILL HE WAS TWELVE
By THE Dave
May 9, 2006 10:58 PM | Link to this
Well, kids, it’s been fun. I have to go to bed now so I can get an early start tomorrow feeling sorry for myself.
Thanks for the entertainment. Y’all get worked up too easily. You should try to relax a little, it’s good for your heart.
Ta!
By vin
May 9, 2006 10:58 PM | Link to this
Jeff, baby, don’t worry about that flea..scratch, scratch. I agree about Elliott..I truly believe Princess P’s votes when to him because they both represent soul and what’s good in people, humbleness and humility. I’m about to close this down so we can blawg it up with the normal voices tomorrow. I never encounter this crap in the day..what gives at night? Someone must have a nagging spouse at home and they come in here to vent rather than smash the spouse in the mouth…goodnight all. Jeff, ZANGIE, Carla, Kim…later! like in 10 hours. :-)
By ZANGIE
May 9, 2006 10:58 PM | Link to this
The Dave should go wash something else too cause he sure is stankin up this board!
By TC
May 9, 2006 10:59 PM | Link to this
Everyone was made fun of in school at some point. It just depends on whether they did it to your face or not. And as far as proving yourself, great!! I am all for that. But I only have to prove myself to me!! I was the smart one headed for the Harvard type schools but that didn’t make others who may not have had that chance of going any less of a person than me. I am not saying that I think people should speak ebonics or not or whether that sounds smart or not. I don’t care for slang or words that are sloppy but that is how some people get by. But what does getting into a squabble because someone doesn’t speak like you think they should prove?? Not that you are more intelligent, that’s for sure.
By Diane
May 9, 2006 10:59 PM | Link to this
how goes it?
By Jeff
May 9, 2006 11:01 PM | Link to this
lATER
By Diane
May 9, 2006 11:04 PM | Link to this
why can’t you guys just ignore people rather than getting so railed up over a show? wonder if u really have a life. sorry
By kim
May 9, 2006 11:04 PM | Link to this
Well, I’m totally an E-man-fan (he’s earned it), but I did send a few votes to Chris based on folks saying he’s in trouble. I would hate to see him go before Kat-ty. I would really love a Chris/Elliott final, but had always figured it would be Chris and Taylor based on their strong support all along. And a had really figured Chris would win as the most widely-accepted, gawked-about Idol all along. …But Kat staying and Chris leaving, cain’t have that!
By jk8fan
May 9, 2006 11:04 PM | Link to this
I need to get my surround sound fixed because obviously I am missing something in this competition.
IMO, Taylor sucks so bad he is threatening to pull the moon out of its orbit.
By scgirl
May 9, 2006 11:09 PM | Link to this
Elliott was far and away the best performer tonight. My favorite is Taylor, but Elliott outshone everyone, IMO. He has come so far.
By Martha
May 9, 2006 11:10 PM | Link to this
Yes, if Hicks wins, expect a popular tour rivaling the extraordinary Ruben Studdard’s, the favorite of a zip-code, yet curiously untalented. I cannot wait.
By scgirl
May 9, 2006 11:14 PM | Link to this
Anyone who says Studdard was untalented is not living on the same planet as I am. His trouble was being unwilling to do whatever it took to be a star, in the final analysis. Not having talent was never his problem. This is Taylor’s one and only chance. I say he takes advantage of it!
By kim
May 9, 2006 11:17 PM | Link to this
and vin, love back to you too. I think I get you. And I’m glad that you’re getting me too. (Aww, isn’t this sweet…) But really, I understand it’s your feeling the hip-hop vibe and trying to appreciate the chocolate culture, etc. My only point was that it’s a line being crossed between that, and seeming to mock that/those which you may actually admire. Cause feeling “us” ain’t always about breaking verbs as if most of US really don’t know any better. That’s not all that we’re about. I’m the first person to “keep it real,” and talk “how I like” for my own sanity…that’s who I am. But there’s a line…and crossing it too far by a vanilla sista’ can sound like mockery—vaudeville in black face. Feel me? Hope so, cause I actually do like you when you’re not a hothead.
So, both you and whichever Jeff need to chill on Dave. I get his point…and I will give him the benefit of the doubt that what he believes is sounding uneducated is not the definition of what he believes is black. Just don’t go there…
By Martha
May 9, 2006 11:19 PM | Link to this
I’m on planet Earth—where are you? Ruben had a so-so voice and the zipcode vote won the competition for him. Same thing could happen to Hicks. Clay Aiken did lots better with the record buying public—in many zipcodes! Say “Hi” to Uranus for me!
By wac3793
May 9, 2006 11:20 PM | Link to this
Chris ended in last place according to DialIdol. Hope he can pull it out like Paris did against Kellie a couple of weeks ago.
By scgirl
May 9, 2006 11:27 PM | Link to this
Martha, I guess we just agree to disagree, then. I still think Ruben’s voice was awesome. I think he really stumbled when he did not heed professional advice, that’s all. I love Clay Aiken’s voice and talent, too. He was and is awesome. But he LISTENED to advice. Look at how he allowed himself to be physically transformed from the skinny geek. Ruben resisted (at least that is what I have read) any attempt to change himself physically or aesthetically. I think Taylor, whether he wins or not, will follow any and all professional advice. He is too old to fool around. This is his shot.
By unit 7474
May 9, 2006 11:40 PM | Link to this
I just heard from a source in Hollywood a few minutes ago. The source informs me Taylor will be leaving tomorrow, it is reported in a tabolid Taylor and Paula are tied up in some kind of trouble. I’m currently working two more sources.
By justme
May 9, 2006 11:43 PM | Link to this
I tend to agree with THE Dave - vin, you are a sweetheart, so it seems, but what’s with the posing? Granny trying to be cool don’t always work.
By Sandy
May 9, 2006 11:48 PM | Link to this
I’m surprised to say that I actually enjoyed the Elvis theme. I thought most of the performances were pretty strong. In my opinion, best of the night:
Elliott - “Trouble” Chris - “Suspicious Minds” Elliott - “If I Can Dream” and dare I say: Taylor - “Jailhouse Rock” (I have to admit he worked that song.)
By George
May 9, 2006 11:51 PM | Link to this
Take this from someone who hasn’t watched any episodes of this season and watched tonght’s.
Elliot is getting a lot of praise. Trust me when I say he is terrible. The only thing I can make of him is that he must’ve been really terrible before if that was his “best ever”.
Taylor is quirky and can sing very well. He showed good range with his songs. I’m not sure where he would fit as The Idol.
Chris has a good voice and does a nice impression of your middling post-grunge rocker.
Katherine has the fresh face, bouncy, young sexy look. She over sings everything as if she is Celine, Mariah, or Christina, but her voice is not on that level.
By Elane
May 9, 2006 11:54 PM | Link to this
I’ve loved Katharine, but I think the time has come. She missed a great opportunity to go gospel, which was one of Elvis’ sometimes overlooked subgenres. Not the way Mandisa did it, just singin’ to her church crowd, but with something mainstream and earnest. With her angelic voice, she could have won them back all over again. Beyond Kat, I really like all 3 of the guys, though I’ve always had a soft spot for Elliott. Good luck to the 3 finalists.
By Pam
May 9, 2006 11:58 PM | Link to this
Mike, Not that there is anything wrong with being gay, are you gay? You have never liked Kat; however, you love the guys.
By Marian
May 10, 2006 12:08 AM | Link to this
Wow, Elliot did it big time this week, I am sold on his voice…..even better than Chris. Taylor is still my fav and Kat hasn’t done it for about three weeks now….so sayin bye-bye Kat. by Marian
By American Mother
May 10, 2006 06:16 AM | Link to this
Taylor IS still THE MAN!!! I actually enjoyed Elliott’s second song, a lot, but I thought the first one was his usual, which I do not dig. Katherine probably did do herself in, and I agree that It will be the three guys, then the finals two will be, surprise surprise, ????? ni - no surprise - Taylor and Chris !!!!!!!
By Soul Patroller
May 10, 2006 06:37 AM | Link to this
Taylor is da man! I don’t get the whole attraction to Elliott. He puts 18 syllables into every other word and does it every single song. Katharine was horrid. Chris did a very good job and just ok on his second.
I would honestly believe that Taylor and Chris are the top 2 with Katharine going home.