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5/7: Whoa! Jason is (finally) gone! Idol top 4 elimination show, slipping ratings
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Has anybody been more relieved to be leaving “Idol”? Probably not!
Jason Castro is finally able to grab a beer, relax and go home. Phew!
The farewell video is amusing because it shows him dancing with that happy Asian dude during auditions singing “Since U Been Gone.” He is truly a goofball, a sweet kid. And he left us a couple of great performances (“Over the Rainbow,” “Hallelujah”) and as Paula says, a real person and a wonderful Jack Johnson surfer dude vibe.
But in recent weeks, he’s either become overwhelmed or tired or both because he clearly wasn’t able to deal with the workload. Two songs in one week? Whoa! That’s too much to memorize!
“Three songs next week. I don’t know what I would have done!” he said.
For only the second time, I correctly predicted the person leaving. (Ramiele is the other one.) But if you look at my original top 12 eight weeks ago, this is the third person I nabbed correctly back then (Michael, Carly, now Jason.). My top 3 at that time was 1) David Archuleta 2) David Cook and 3) Syesha Mercado. I’m most proud of the fact I had faith in Syesha to make it this far. It’s far more fun than noting that I thought David Hernandez would finish in the top 5!
Anyway, the first 54 minutes was the usual filler.
By 9:24 p.m., we know the two Davids are safe, of course. No shocker forthcoming. Thank God. That meant 30 more minutes to wait for the answer between Syesha and Jason.
In case you fastfowarded the first portion of the show or simply skipped it, Ryan noted that there were 51 million votes and the top 3 were all within 1 million votes of each other. That means they each got probably around 13 to 15 million each assuming Jason only got 6 to 8 million votes. We shall see.
The group sing was “Reelin’ in the Years.” Carly Smithson was in the audience again. “Idols Live” tickets go on sale May 17 with a stop at Gwinnett Arena August 18. The top 3 go to their hometowns. The Idols were flown to see “Love” in Vegas on a private 737 - with a bed. “Sleeping in the sky. Ooooh… cool,” said the ever articulate Jason.
I skipped most of the Q&A. I doubt I missed anything. Throwing in Maroon 5 was a blatant play to keep the fleeing 12 to 34 year olds to stick around. Bo Bice harkened back to season four.
Some folks think Jason Castro last night was mouthing the words “Don’t vote!” to the camera as Ryan Seacrest was giving out the numbers. I was typing frantically at the time and as usual, not watching. Some think he simply repeated the word “Vote!” Hard to tell. Go to 4:12 or so:
Then again, it’s a moot point. He’s going home. Right? Right? We do not want a Daughtry or Tamyra tonight.
In other “Idol” news:
-Ace Young and Brandon Rogers are making cameos on Bones next Monday May 12 during a singing contest, in which Brennan takes part and sings “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” Bones, as Brennan is known, has no clue what “American Idol” is of course.
-Clay fans are having a field day cos he’s popping up on all the talk shows. Here he is on Good Morning America, thanks to the amazing MJ on MJs’ blog:
-And if you really have a lot of time on your hands, Billboard’s Fred Bronson (nice guy!) interviewed the top 10 contestants. The top 4 are featured here..
-[MSNBC reports that Ryan Seacrest might take over for Larry King as early as next year,] based on a couple of anonymous CNN sources. Seacrest already subs in for Larry. Would this be a good idea? If anybody has the time, though, it’s Ryan, that lazy schlub.
_While I’ve been enjoying this season more than last year, the ratings keep on getting worse. Last night was under 22 million compared to 25.5 million a year ago for the same episode. That’s about a 14 percent drop year over year. Alan Sepinwall, a highly respected TV writer for the Star Ledger in New Jersey, picks the show apart here. He hates the themes this year (which arguably haven’t always been so hot), he thinks this the deepest group without “stinkaroos” like Sanjaya but lacking any truly great great stars besides David Cook and he thinks the contestants look miserable and tired. He abhors the Q&A sessions (which have been truly time fillers) and the mosh pit, which isn’t necessarily awful but that hand waving has to go!
And this is a topic I might bring up as a separate blog entry later this week— perhaps “Idol” is packing too much on the contestants so they are truly exhausted? But are things really any tougher than they were season one? I might have to call Debra Byrd. She’d have a good sense of things…
Comments
By Harmony
May 7, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this
First, maybe?
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this
Congrats harm!
I mentioned the Clay video on the previous thread. I really liked the song…which kinda surprised me…I didn’t expect to like it.
Looking forward to hearing from Bo!
By eyedull
May 7, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this
I thought Jason wanted to go home last week too. For having hundreds of song choices to choose from last night, I thought they were all pretty poor. Eighter “too” well known or too obscure. Let’s have some audience pleasers please! I thought Michael John and Karly were horrible together on DeGeneres show. Screechy awful. Finger nail screechy awful!
By JTesla
May 7, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this
Harmony I’m impressed!
By War Eagle
May 7, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this
WOOOOHOOOO HARM
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this
eyedull…I liked Michael Johns’ singing on Ellen but I think Carly started too high or something…it just didn’t sound right.
By Harmony
May 7, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this
Flats, You are slacking, I wasn’t even trying to be first!
Someone is going home tonight, the only shocker for me would be David Cook going.
I want David Cook to win, but if he doesn’t I know he will have an outstanding career in music.
By qwerty
May 7, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this
The vid of Jason singing “I Shot the Sheriff” is on YouTube. At 4:13, it looks to me like he’s mouthing “Vote, vote” and not “Don’t vote.”
By flats
May 7, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this
I step away from my desk and come back to a new thread and end up 9th!!!!!!
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this
flats! You have a desk??????
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this
You’re right, qwerty…he’s definitely saying vote, vote!
By flats
May 7, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this
Yep D……..I make big money and have a ranch too sweety!!!!!!
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this
I don’t doubt it for a minute!
By flats
May 7, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this
LOL!
By harrietth
May 7, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this
flats—in South Carolina? I live there and don’t know about any ranches!
By guest
May 7, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this
flats ranch is a lot like neverland….it’s called brokeback land.
By harrietth
May 7, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this
It’s just that we don’t have too many guys who make big money here and have ranches. Just wondering, flats.
By flats
May 7, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this
What the crap????It’s a freaking lake with land.I call it a ranch.
By flats
May 7, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this
Guest…I’m not a gay man.I’m a lesbian,and have been all my life!!!!!
By harrietth
May 7, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this
LOL, flats. Well, I stand corrected!
By tanning lotion
May 7, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this
I think that Jason is gone tonight. He should have been gone a few weeks ago.
tanning lotion
By tanning lotion
May 7, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this
I think that Jason is gone tonight. He should have been gone a few weeks ago.
tanning lotion
By flats
May 7, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this
NP H.I know what you meant
By harrietth
May 7, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this
Time to head home. Thanks, everyone. Enjoyed the comments today. Let’s hope we don’t have Jason to kick around anymore after tonight, huh?
By War Eagle
May 7, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this
flats I think guest wants to be your “Guest” at your brokeback ranch.
By flats
May 7, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this
LOL @ EAGLE!
By JLM
May 7, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this
It sure looks like he’s saying “Don’t Vote”
By JTesla
May 7, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this
Flats, the thing everyone really wants to know is how many bathrooms you have at the ranch and which one do you call your “office”?
By JTesla
May 7, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this
To touch on some things that Rodney added: I’ll be happy with anyone that takes over for Larry King, that guy annoys me. Ryan I like, the only flub he has made this year is not seeing the road signs that said to reel in the tired old Simon vs. Ryan banter.
I’m also with Rodney regarding enjoying this season more than last season. It’s just too bad that some of the real talent (Michael and Carly) went before the fake talent (Brooke and Jason)
By War Eagle
May 7, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this
JT, flats has one of those toilets that shoots water up your butt for the guests that visit.
By ESPdeb
May 7, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this
At first I thought Jason would be out because of his flub. But then I remembered Brooke White. She did it twice and managed to stay in.
By DawnH
May 7, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this
I love those toilets!
By Tex
May 7, 2008 7:04 PM | Link to this
Hi, all. I’m another lurker, been lurking around going on three years. Thought I’d add my two cents for what it’s worth. Jason’s “I shot the Sheriff” one of my favorite songs in the day, was so bad I restarted it to make sure I was hearing correctly. Please, please if there’s any justice in this world Jason will be set packing! I voted for the first time this season, David Cook rocks, even if it’s not really my type of music.
By Justin
May 7, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this
Was watching David Foster on Access Hollywood and heee says Jason was horrible last night and if he doesn’t go tonight he’s not coming back to Access- lol
By DawnH
May 7, 2008 7:21 PM | Link to this
I agree that Jason was terrible, but that Bob Marley song was the first time he has been the least little animated this season. It was as if he was actually enjoying himself.
I still bet he doesn’t go home tonight…
By War Eagle
May 7, 2008 7:26 PM | Link to this
Welcome Tex.
By War Eagle
May 7, 2008 7:28 PM | Link to this
Dawn he needs to go but I would love it if the lil fella was sent packing.
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 7:31 PM | Link to this
Hey Tex…we love it when lurkers pop in! :-)
If Jason doesn’t go home tonight then the world has fallen off it’s axis!
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 7:35 PM | Link to this
WE…the ‘lil fella’ sang very well last night and will probably be in the finals. He was good!
Crap! My mom-instincts are trying to push to the surface…help me shove them back down again!!!!
By DawnH
May 7, 2008 7:38 PM | Link to this
WE, that would be the BEST! As bad as Jason is, Archie just gets on my last nerve.
By War Eagle
May 7, 2008 7:38 PM | Link to this
I know D but it would be funny.
By DawnH
May 7, 2008 7:50 PM | Link to this
I know that I am definitely in the minority, but I didn’t like Archie last night. Yes, he can sing. Unfortunately it all sounds the same. Plus he has no personality whatsoever. As for the Elvis song, him singing that made me want to giggle.
By War Eagle
May 7, 2008 7:54 PM | Link to this
Dawn, I’m in that minority with you.
By DawnH
May 7, 2008 8:42 PM | Link to this
OK - I’m going to predict Syesha goes home tonight.
By Songluvr
May 7, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this
So I wonder what Jason is doing right now.
By DawnH
May 7, 2008 8:50 PM | Link to this
Smoking a big one!
By Songluvr
May 7, 2008 9:02 PM | Link to this
LMAO Dawn!
By DawnH
May 7, 2008 9:05 PM | Link to this
I thought there were 6 members of the Brady Bunch.
By emily
May 7, 2008 9:07 PM | Link to this
ok, so has anyone else noticed that in the lame group sings there’s something “off”? there were only 4 of them just now, but it sounded like there were many more! i know there’s background singers, but it sounded like a full choral background?
By DawnH
May 7, 2008 9:15 PM | Link to this
Oh well, WE. Maybe next time.
By Justin
May 7, 2008 9:17 PM | Link to this
Better not be Syesha! Madness
By Tami
May 7, 2008 9:25 PM | Link to this
RELIEF…David C is through! Maybe…maybe…maybe…Jason’s gone??!!
By jacketnation
May 7, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this
Don’t vote for Barack Obama. He doesn’t salute our flag. He wants to rule our country and be the most powerful man in the world. But he is not a Christian, he is the devil.
There are a lot more important things to worry about than American Idol
By Jason
May 7, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this
Hi, this is Jason. I was totally high (on life) last night and I was totally mouthing the words, “Don’t Vote.” OK. Not really, but if I really was Jason, I would totally be blogging this.
By Achin4Aiken
May 7, 2008 9:49 PM | Link to this
Good to see Bo back healthy. He’s had quite a time of it with his health.
By DawnH
May 7, 2008 9:50 PM | Link to this
It’s OK jacketnation. I saw a documentary recently on the lost book of Nostradamas (recently found) and he says the world is ending in 2012 anyway.
By Jason
May 7, 2008 9:53 PM | Link to this
Oh Yeah. That’s what I meant. “Don’t vote for Barack.” Vote for Bob. Dillon or Marley.
By War Eagle
May 7, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this
Nostradamas is cool!!!!!
By Jason
May 7, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this
Oh yeah. That’s what I meant. “Don’t vote for Barack.” Vote for Bob. Dillon or Marley. Did I just sing that twice?
By Tami
May 7, 2008 9:57 PM | Link to this
Jason’s OVERLY long run is OVER!!!!
By Achin4Aiken
May 7, 2008 9:57 PM | Link to this
YYYYYYEEEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!!
By Justin
May 7, 2008 10:02 PM | Link to this
VICTORY!!!
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 10:04 PM | Link to this
VERY Relieved!!!!!!!
By Jason
May 7, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this
Man, you can’t blow it for people in Alaska who are on tape delay…
By DawnH
May 7, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this
I’m actually going to miss Jason. I wish he had shown more of his personality during the competition.
By Justin
May 7, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this
True, JASON CASTRO (haha), but if they are smart, by now, they wouldn’t go anywhere near their computers or americanidol related material until after they wtch it.
By Deirdre
May 7, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this
JT…I LOVED the Ford commercial!!!!
G’night!
By Justin
May 7, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this
Phil Stacey is apparently in Rochester, NY…that’s like 30 mins away from where I live.
And something on FOX news about Ryan Seacrest getting a new job?! Huh?! As much as people despise him or love him, this is not AI without him.
By War Eagle
May 7, 2008 10:24 PM | Link to this
I think I have finally figured out why David A. has made it this far.
He is Mormon!!
He has 1 dad, 14 mothers and 127 brothers and sisters voting for him.
By Taylar
May 7, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this
I’m really offended by whoever wrote this blog. No one is more upset to see him leave than me. I’m heart broken. I felt a bond with jason. Not everyone was happy he left. So don’t speak for everyone!
By Anne
May 7, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this
I really cried when I knew Jason is voted off the competition. Well, I’m just hoping to see him again soon. I’ll surely buy his album.. :D
By DawnH
May 7, 2008 10:29 PM | Link to this
WE - you may be my soul mate!
By War Eagle
May 7, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this
Dawn we’ll work on it. But let’s start things out slow. I’m kind of shy. I have a hard time expressing my feelings!! LOL
By DawnH
May 7, 2008 10:40 PM | Link to this
LOL!!! No problem WE - as slow as you want to go. I’m not really good with commitment anyway.
By Harmony
May 7, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this
Dawn, I must warn you that War has commitment issues!
He can’t be true to only one!
By War Eagle
May 7, 2008 10:43 PM | Link to this
LOL, me neither!!
By Achin4Aiken
May 7, 2008 10:45 PM | Link to this
Taylar and Anne, you are most certainly allowed your opinion, but there is no reason to be offended if people don’t share it. You liked Jason; most of the bloggers here didn’t. You and many others kept Jason in the competition for longer than he deserved because he was not as good a singer but I’m sure he will come out with a CD and you can watch it to your hearts content. You have to admit that even Jason was relieved to be going. He knew he couldn’t keep up so you should not invest more in him than he can give back. I say this all truly as an attempt to salve your pain. When Clay lost, I was shocked and inconsolible for weeks. You will be fine.
By War Eagle
May 7, 2008 10:48 PM | Link to this
THANKS FOR THE HELP HARM!!!
By DawnH
May 7, 2008 10:49 PM | Link to this
Thanks for the warning Harmony! Fortunately I have issues of my own!
By JTesla
May 7, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this
Deirdre: thanks for the tip on the commercial.
emily: I’ve noticed that something was off with the group sings for weeks. This year the contestants can’t harmonize, so they get to sing the solo parts and the rest sounds like it’s background singers or it’s piped in. That of course is my guess. Last year there were several strong group singers that could really harmonize, this year it’s all solo. That may be why the Idol Tour will focus less on group singing.
Jason, what a joke
Rodney: If you get a chance during tomorrows interview you should ask if he wanted to get the boot, that is if someone doesn’t beat you to it.
By Tex
May 7, 2008 10:56 PM | Link to this
Well, finally America got it right. But I must admit Jason took it like a man and admitted he was in over his head. I’m happy with the top three, very well deserved. G’night all, blog way, I do enjoy your exchanges!
By Harmony
May 7, 2008 10:57 PM | Link to this
War, don’t even yell at me, those were your exact words to me.* I have trouble with commitment*
It is my duty to warn the other females!
By War Eagle
May 7, 2008 11:00 PM | Link to this
LOL Harm. That was supposed to be our secret.
By ellen
May 7, 2008 11:04 PM | Link to this
I truly think that Jason had the most beautiful voice. I would love for him to make a CD. Jason if you read this….you were molton hot!!!A star in the making! Dont give up!!!
By DawnH
May 7, 2008 11:06 PM | Link to this
Good night everyone!
By Harmony
May 7, 2008 11:07 PM | Link to this
Back to idol
I think I’m going to miss Jason, not because of his singing, but to me the kid was hilarious without even trying. He should do movies like Superbad or Dazed & Confused… All he’s gotta do is act naturally.
By jacketnation
May 7, 2008 11:21 PM | Link to this
most people that vote for or against American Idol contestants vote purely on the basis of talent. most of the people voting for Obama are doing so just because he’s a nehjer.
Don’t be fooled! I only wish a fine black man like Colen Powell were running for the whitehouse, instead of that muslim, smooth talking thug.
By heybud
May 7, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this
I’m really surprised and disappointed that no one commented on Syesha’s referencing Tina Turner’s version of “Proud Mary” as if it were the original version.
Then, she said, “it’s been covered by so many people since Tina did it”.
UH! The song was, of course, written by John Fogerty and originally recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival and later covered by Tina herself. I mean the song is even listed among the top 500 songs as a CCR song. It is not even listed as an Ike and Tina song.
Rodney, the question I would like you to ask Syesha after she is eliminated next week (hopefully) is “Do you realize that Proud Mary was originally written by John Fogerty and recorded by his band Creedence Clearwater Revival and later covered by Ike & Tina Turner”? Thanks.
Now, for my belated rankings:
1 - David Archuleta - Stand By Me - I think this may be the first time I have had him ranked number one.
2 - David Archuleta - Love Me Tender - I thought the reason the last note was not more audible was because his voice was tired.
3 - David Cook - Hungry Like the Wolf - I disagreed with everyone on this I think. I liked it and was surprised the judges and everyone else tore it apart.
4 - David Cook - Baba O’Riley - I thought it started off rough and what he did with it was reminiscent of other songs he has done on the show and I didn’t think it was quite as good.
5 - Syesha Mercado - Proud Mary - Despite her failure to credit John Fogerty and CCR (a white songwriter and a white band) appropriately, I thought she did pretty well with this song.
6 - Syesha Mercado - A Change is Gonna Come - I agreed with Randy. I thought it was pretty boring. It was touching how she was touched by the song. I only wish she would have taken the time to research “Proud Mary” as much as she researched this one. I’m sure she thinks John Fogerty covered Tina Turner.
7 - Jason Castro - Mr. Tambourine Man - I liked the way he started off in this one. Then, he forgot the lyrics.
8 - Jason Castro - I Shot the Sheriff - Atrocious!
I would have predicted Jason Castro’s exit. It was pretty obvious. Neither of the Davids had a terrible outing although I will say that David Archuleta is making a case for himself to win this thing in the late going. Could David Cook have peaked too soon? Maybe.
By WE Fan
May 7, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this
WE, I’m not really sure what to think about you sometimes but thanks for blogging here. you keep things interesting and entertaining.
By JTesla
May 7, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this
Off season blogggin, if we don’t get shut down, should be fun this year. At least we’ll have the Olympics to lighten things up a bit.
By DL
May 7, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this
I have a question for the bloggers and for Rodney:
When the caller asked Syesha how it felt to be the only girl left, she said something that Fox bleeped out. Anyone have an idea what she might have said (any lip readers out there). I sure made the guys start giggling, so please inform.
By Harmony
May 7, 2008 11:31 PM | Link to this
JT, we are blogging about LOST on Fridays.
By War Eagle
May 7, 2008 11:33 PM | Link to this
I got a fan. How the HeII did that happen.
JT, Olympics???? UGH!!
By War Eagle
May 7, 2008 11:36 PM | Link to this
Sorry DL, missed that one.
By JTesla
May 7, 2008 11:39 PM | Link to this
WE, we’re going to need it with the politics picking up. Two words… rhythmic gymnastics!
By War Eagle
May 7, 2008 11:45 PM | Link to this
AHHHH, I forgot about gymnastics.
By Harmony
May 7, 2008 11:48 PM | Link to this
The male swimmers in the Olympics are practically naked, eye candy for us girls.
By Racebaiter
May 7, 2008 11:57 PM | Link to this
I don’t know why anyone watches the first 55 minutes. Doesn’t anyone have anything better to do? Like pay attention to politics since there is a MAJOR election coming up soon? (And the leading Dem contender has an America-hating racist as a “spiritual advisor”.)
By Racebaiter
May 7, 2008 11:59 PM | Link to this
I don’t know why anyone watches the first 55 minutes. Doesn’t anyone have anything better to do? Like pay attention to politics since there is a MAJOR election coming up soon? (And the leading Dem contender has an America-hating racist as a “spiritual advisor”.)
Harmony: News flash. The male swimmers aren’t interested in girls.
By sunnyhii
May 8, 2008 12:01 AM | Link to this
Finally, Jason is eliminated! He should have been gone weeks ago (Carly, on the other hand, should still be in the running). Maybe its the dregs, but he always seemed a little too laid back on the show, even when being slammed for lousy vocals.
By Harmony
May 8, 2008 1:18 AM | Link to this
I have a question for you all.
Are people born stupid or does it take years to get that way?
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
May 8, 2008 1:18 AM | Link to this
um sunny….that’s “dreds” not “dregs” …. dregs is what’s left in your cup when the coffeemaker spills the ground coffee into the pot … or the cold last sip of coffee you just canNOT bear to drink…
as an example, of course.
“dregs” is like … “what’s left”
nothing wrong with laid back, either…. just jason wasn’t AI winner material in the long run…. i think he pegged it himself tonight… his lack of experience… he’s never really performed publicly, right? and certainly never competed (stoners don’t compete, they generally can’t be bothered) ~¿@
right results, nonetheless. and i think a LOT of the extra votes WERE adults!
so… nite gang, sorry i’m so late at this… got back from picking up the kid from college at 930, ate, relaxed and THEN watched the DVR with fast forward on most of the show, LOL
By Harmony
May 8, 2008 1:33 AM | Link to this
Linny,we posted at exactly the same time. Do you think that it will put the theory, that we are the same person to rest?
By DAG
May 8, 2008 7:06 AM | Link to this
YES YES YES!!!!!!!! Did everyone see how relieved Jason was last night. I bet he hauled out of there as soon as it was over with. He even said he didn’t know how he would be able to remember three songs next week. It FINALLY caught up with him.
By American Mother
May 8, 2008 7:41 AM | Link to this
Toilets do not shoot water, they are called bidets!!! (pronounced Ba-Day)
But isn’t this supposed to be American Idol blog???!!!!!
That is why I don’t visit here anymore, had a moment of Total Boredom to set, but I am over it now!!!!!! No need to reply, I will not see it!!! Peace AM
By Deirdre
May 8, 2008 7:43 AM | Link to this
Morning mushblogians!
I’ve never seen a happier person than Jason was last night. linny’s right, his comment that his lack of experience was hurting him was very telling. If he didn’t mouth ‘don’t vote’ it wasn’t because he didn’t want to.
The best part is that we have 3 relative experienced and GOOD singers to entertain us next week.
By Deirdre
May 8, 2008 7:50 AM | Link to this
Ok A-M!
Here’s a quote by Craig Berman of msn.com who sums up exactly what I’ve been thinking about Jason for the last few weeks:
“Over the past few weeks, Castro has had the look of someone who entered a contest on a dare only to find himself drawn in way too deep for comfort.”
By Shaun
May 8, 2008 7:53 AM | Link to this
Morning, I think the top 3 are great! I cant wait for next week to see what they bring. Should be interesting.
By War Eagle
May 8, 2008 7:58 AM | Link to this
Thanks for dropping by American Mother.
This is an AI blog, we do not need to be informed of your boredom.
By War Eagle
May 8, 2008 8:08 AM | Link to this
How’s it going Shaun?
By Shaun
May 8, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this
Morning, I think the top 3 are great! I cant wait for next week to see what they bring. Should be interesting.
By Shaun
May 8, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this
Morning, I think the top 3 are great! I cant wait for next week to see what they bring. Should be interesting.
By Shaun
May 8, 2008 8:12 AM | Link to this
WE, its going good man, good to hear from you. I had been sick, but I am much better, thank God!
By Shaun
May 8, 2008 8:16 AM | Link to this
sorry for the multiple post…..
By harrietth
May 8, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this
WE, folks like AM cannot help themselves. They just have to know what we are saying here, even though they couldn’t disagree more. It is just that bloggers here are so terribly interesting that they can’t turn away. I guarantee AM waited to see if anyone responded and did not immediately sign off.
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
May 8, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this
LOL harrietth, i was thinking the same thing (who HASN’T done that sort of thing at some point…. )
glad you’re better Shaun! good to see you.
Harm, re posting at identical moments…. surely only the most hardened of skeptics would still accuse us of being the same person now, LOL!!!!
later gang, off to see the wizard… errr. time to go to work, that is!
speaking of wizard… oz… behind the curtain… it’s….. LOST night!!!
wooohooo
By War Eagle
May 8, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this
Glad your doing better Shaun.
By flats
May 8, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this
Jabson got voted off.His following ran out of gas here at the end.I love toilets that shoot water up peoples behinds.Makes taking a dump a little more interesting.I wonder how powerful you can make the water shoot,sometimes you need almost a pressure washer type cleaning.
By KPH
May 8, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this
Morning folks.
By Mike S
May 8, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this
WOOT. The Dreadlocked somnambulist is gone!!!
I liked Jason, but it was very apparent he was in way over his head the last few weeks. I will smile and remember “hallelujah” and “over the Rainbow” fondly, but it was time for him to go.
I loved his response to Ryan saying he didn’t appear to be upset about leaving. “dude, 3 songs next week, I had no idea what I would do” LOL - if nothing else the boy was a breath of fresh air on what has started to become a stale show.
What a final 3 we have. David A and David C are great week in week out, whether we like thier style or not. and Syesha, wow has she blossomed the last few weeks. I think next week could be really really special.
I was so happy to see Bo perform last night, and I love “Witness”. I really cannot say enough good things about his new album, it is friggin awesome!!! I highly recommend it to everyone if you like country/southern rock. You will not be disappointed. The only thing I don’t understand is why he released it exclusively through Walmart.
By War Eagle
May 8, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this
Morning KPH
By KPH
May 8, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this
Mike I really enjoyed Bo’s performance last night also. He is doing the type music he is best suited for now and it is great!
By KPH
May 8, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this
How bout them BRAVES!!! GO CHIPPER!!!
By Mike S
May 8, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this
KPH, Preach it bro. The Braves are finally waking up. CHipper has put the teamon his shoulders and crried them to this point, not Tex, Yunel, etc are starting to chip in and things are beginning to role.
Jair Jurrjens has been a godsend in the rotation, and I am actually very excited about Jo Jo Reyes this year. He was downright unhittable in Richmond, and the other day he finally looked like a PITCHER. I think the light might have finally gone on in his head. Glavine will nto be spectacular, but should continue to give 4-6 solid innings. Hudson is solid. Now they just need someone to step up in the 5 hole.
Soriano got good news yesterday, no structural damage in his elbow. I cannot wait for the next couple weeks to pass. Soriano and Gonzalez back and setting up the MAN - JOHN SMOLTZ back at closer where he belongs!!!
On the subject of Bo Bice - Not only is this album the style he is made for - HE WROTE EVERY SONG ON THE ALBUM!
By flats
May 8, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this
Good morning KPH!dont let the winning streak fool you..The reds and padres are the worst teams in baseball.Sorry to be so negative,just sick of the failure of this team in the past.
By House
May 8, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this
any chance Jason will cut and wash his hair for the finale?
By woodpappy
May 8, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this
Hey WE, thanks for setting American Mother straight !
By War Eagle
May 8, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
I liked Bo a lot last night except for the when he gave me a “Frampton Comes Alive” flashback.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 8, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this
flats—- apparently you are too young to remember much about the braves in the 70s. THESE braves are positively excellent compared to most of those years’ teams! Individually, the braves back then had some incredible players … but the ‘team’ never really meshed and made it anything special… but they were still fun to watch, games were fun to go to (and back then, affordable) … so would you PUHLEEZE get off the negativity and harping about how BAD they are and either enjoy them or just don’t MENTION them????
sorry, i’m just not in the mood for it and too feisty this morning to be quiet.
i won’t say anything else to you about it, but i guaranty you, everyone’s just NOT interested in the fact that you don’t trust the braves to do anything. We get it. You don’t. you don’t have to tell us every day—if they win, it’s a fluke, if they lose, its’ because they’re just terrible. we get it. what you think.
sheesh.
[word of explanation: i drove 3 hours yesterday to middle georgia, muuuuch hotter than up our way, no a/c in the car, packed a kid’s belongings somehow into the van and then 3 hours back. all my patience is somewhere on the side of highway 441, i think, today—-it hasn’t caught up with me yet, so i apologize if i came off offensive… but i’m just telling it like i see it, today]
By Deirdre
May 8, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this
Hubby’s home and hogging the computer…the nerve!!!
Morning KPH and Shaun…it’s been awhile. sorry to hear you were sick, Shaun.
I enjoyed Bo as well…didn’t like the beginning of his song much but warmed up to it as he continued. It was great to see him again looking healthy and ready to get his career on the move.
Mom has an appt this morning. It is not nearly as easy to get her to these as it used to be.
By Deirdre
May 8, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this
Holy cow…what is this, old home week..now House shows up. Welcome back House!…and to answer your question…no.
Go Braves!!! :-)
By KPH
May 8, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this
Morning Flats. I am with the Braves through thick and thin! “no fair weather fan here”. I was at the first game back in 66 and have been a die hard fan ever since. Yep Mike I can see good things ahead for the Bravos. I have looked for Bo’s album in a couple of places and couldnt find it is it one of those Wal-mart exclusives?
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 8, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this
House????? my word! howdy.
no, the dreds are there to stay, at least until our young stoner moves on to another philosophy. i honestly do not believe that the dreds are just an affectation; too much about his whole demeanor rasta. the dreds will still be there.
By War Eagle
May 8, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this
Your welcome pappy. We are trying to weed out the riffraff.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 8, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this
D the video of Witness is cool; i saw it a couple of months ago. i actually liked it better on the music video than live, which is fairly unusual for me.
By Deirdre
May 8, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this
linny….breathe innnnnnn…..breathe outtttttt. Serenity.
Besides, it’s flats, and we have learned by now that there ain’t nothin’ that will shut him up. :-)
By harrietth
May 8, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this
linny—You Go Girl! Tell ‘em about the 70s Braves. I remember well. These Braves are awesome to me.
On Bo. I thought his song was really good. He seemed a little rusty to me, maybe at the beginning. So glad that he is back and healthy. Must have been so disappointing for his career for him to have suffered such poor health. I guess maybe he was busy just trying to live, though, and not too worried about anything else at the time.
And, I thought Jason’s candor was quite entertaining last night. We all knew he was over his head, but it was nice hearing him acknowledge it. I wish him well.
By Shaun
May 8, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this
thanks guys. It is good to talk to you all, Linny, Deirdre hope all is well. House, good to see you bro. I will drop back by soon, I wont stay away for this long again… KPH, I was at the game Tuesday, took my boy to his first baseball game, he loved it, and he got put up on the jumbo tron!!!!!
By Negativo
May 8, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this
OK, for all of you who thought Sayesha was not being political the night before when she blathered on about civil rights, last night proved she’s on the soap box. Again she brought up civil rights AND politics, saying she’s passionate about the civil rights movement and deeply moved at that we could have a woman or African American become the next president.
I despise being preached at by arrogant celebrities, and back-to-back nights speaking out about her politics is enough for me to be done with her as American Idol. It’s only going to get worse, of course, now that she’s found her voice for the mission of civil rights, and I will be sure to root for her elimination from this point forward.
American Idol is not a forum for political activism. She needs to go.
By Lara
May 8, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this
I am trying to remember the answer Bo gave when Rodney asked him about releasing his cd only to Wal-Mart. May have to see if that blog is still in the archives. I loved his performance too, but I am sure you all know by now that I am a bo Bice fan!
It was Jason’s time to go, dude. Because, dude, I don’t know that he could have handled next week, dude.
By KPH
May 8, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this
Cool Shaun how old is your son now ?
By Lara
May 8, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this
Q: So tell me about the new CD. I presume you didn’t have to compromise on this one.
Bice: It’s undiluted. It’s straight from me to the fans. It’s my point of view. It’s Southern rock, pure and simple. That’s what the fans wanted. To be honest, I compromised my spirit more on ‘The Real Thing’ than I ever did on “Idol.”
Q: Are you expecting big radio play from any of the songs?
Bice: Oh, no. I’m not in denial over that. This is not a pop album. And I’ve stopped trying to measure success by CD sales or radio airplay. I’m on an indie label. Things are going to be a lot better for me.
Q: Why did you hook up with Wal-Mart?
Bice: It was StratArt [his management company Strategic Artist Management.] I shop at Wal-Mart. I felt comfortable with it.
By Deirdre
May 8, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this
Ya know, Neg…that’s not what I remember Syesha saying last night AT ALL. What I heard was Ryan ask her why she was so emotional….she talked about Paula saying she was living her dream….about how the song, which was originally written about the civil rights movement, symbolized the changes in her life by being on Idol.
Can anyone else back me up on this?
By Negativo
May 8, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this
Then you weren’t watching last night, D. Rewind your DVR and see for yourself.
By KPH
May 8, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this
Thanks Lara, Looks like I will be going to Wal-Mart soon to get Bo’s CD. :-)
By Deirdre
May 8, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this
Why, in heaven’s name, would I dvr the results show????? It’s unbelievably boring the FIRST time.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 8, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this
that’s what i heard D — what you said. Referencing the CRmovement was correct, because that WAS the background for the song. But I felt Syesha was talking about her own personal changes…
it’s like… a few years back a christian youth group choir took the song “My Guy” and made it into a churcheable song “My God” … Some older folks were freaked … but the kid who did it told the church … “The song is about the faithfulness and love of and for a guy… what “Guy” is more important in our lives than “God” ??? so… i’m adapting the pop song to express that!!!
if that made any sense to anyone…
By flats
May 8, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this
Thanks Linny….You might want to sleep more and not blog @ 2 in the morning.Might help your mood!..: o )
By KPH
May 8, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this
D. Neg is right about what she said.
By David
May 8, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this
Did anyone else get the feeling that Jason was ready to go or even wanting to go. He has not really seemed into it the past couple of weeks to me?
BTW, it is always hilarious to me when people post about what a waste of time it is to post because there are more important things happening in the world? At what point does a person get so starved for attention that they start posting messages about how stupid it is to post messages? I know I’m a newbie, but I just don’t get it?
By KPH
May 8, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this
I DVR all the AI shows when the Braves are on so I can FF through the commercials. I also record the ball games and can watch it back in about an hour. Thank God for TIVO!!!
By flats
May 8, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this
Thanks David..The blog went through some good changes in the past year.Enjoy your time and have fun.
By Sandra
May 8, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this
Linny, did the Middle Ga. thing on Monday very hot day. 2 weeks ago I took the SUV up and packed alot of stuff. Went back on Monday in the sedan still had alot of stuff. We were packed in the car like sardines but it saved me 45 bucks in gas. Maybe our kids are quaintances.
By Sandra
May 8, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this
Linny, did the Middle Ga. thing on Monday very hot day. 2 weeks ago I took the SUV up and packed alot of stuff. Went back on Monday in the sedan still had alot of stuff. We were packed in the car like sardines but it saved me 45 bucks in gas. Maybe our kids are aquaintances.
By Sandra
May 8, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this
Linny, did the Middle Ga. thing on Monday very hot day. 2 weeks ago I took the SUV up and packed alot of stuff. Went back on Monday in the sedan still had alot of stuff. We were packed in the car like sardines but it saved me 45 bucks in gas. Maybe our kids are aquaintances.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 8, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this
wow Sandra, could be! Nate lived in Talmadge, he’s heavily into Band (Jazz, Concert, etc etc) … will be staying at MGC to start the Air Traffic Control program next year. Since he LOVES sitting at a computer all day..should be a breeze, right?
And hot as it is now, August when they go back is … well … to give folks an idea, they have golf carts loaded with coolers of iced water to hand out to folks as they come in to bring the kids to school!!!
By harrietth
May 8, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this
D, all I can say is that it takes a pretty thin skin to take offense at what Syesha said last night. It was all in the spirit of putting the song in the oontext of the times—then, and now. There was no bias at all about who should or should not be president—just that changes come and this is a new day for her and for society. Not political at all, in my estimation. A question: why would mentioning the civil rights movement bother someone, anyway?
By sandra
May 8, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this
Linny, Shayla stayed at the new Harris building, will return in the fall, majoring in computer science. Hot-picture my husband with the refrigerator going up three flights because the elevators stayed to busy. Great school though.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 8, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this
harrietth — because some people want to make a ‘problem’ out of ANYthing they can, apparently. and some people, whether Black, White, Red, Yellow or Brown — or even combinations of those — are ready to find offense at every turn. I innocently asked a question one day regarding something i saw (an article) where the word for a person of the darker persuasion was capitalized (“Black”) but in the same article, the word for a person of a paler persuasion was lower-case (“white”) … and simply wondered why. A young lady who would now call herself “African-American” went so off on me that someone else had to intervene. There was no aspersion cast, no slur or offense meant or said … but she took offense because i dared to ask why one was capitalized and the other was not. The chip on her shoulder would have made an excellent telephone pole, imho. It’s just the way it is (and people of all races have members who are just as ultra “sensitive” to color as that, and this is NOT a condemnation of any one racial persuasion or another of the community…it’s the relation of a story that portrays the sensitivity—or over-sensitivity—of some individuals
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 8, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
Ahhh they were “neighbors” then — Nate stayed at Harris HIS first year, then went to the new dorm over on campus (while Harris was rebuilt) but hated it, so moved to Talmadge. He almost majored in computer science, LOL, but got so involved with the music department he changed his major — then they opened up the ATC program, which is a 4-year program—all his core classes having been done, he should finish in a little over 2, and he thinks he’s found his niche! I’ll ask if he knows a Shayla :-)
By flats
May 8, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this
Linny,good to see you’ve calmed down!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
May 8, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this
^¿@ — calm? nah. i’m still hyper. oh, and …greg/flats… posting at 2 am has NOTHING to do with it, LOL! and btw, it was 1:18 am, approximately.
and D, yeah, i know, nothing will tape his mouth shut (or fingers, as the case may be), but every once in a while (as you will recall) one of us just HAS to say something, LOL!!!
By JayZee
May 8, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this
Acts like Bo Bice is exactly why a David Archuleta needs to be recording music.
Now wait a minute. Let me speak.
What da hell was all that wild, rambling, “Witness” song all about?
Seems like one can hear that inaudible man-screeching on any college fraternity lawn Saturday nights…
The art of the pure voice form is almost disappearing these days. While I don’t think Archie needs to record an entire cd of soft ballads…still, I will be eager to hear his voice sing MEANINGFUL songs that actually say something, with words one can hear and comprehend.
Well, I know plenty of you like Bo Bice. So it’s pretty much a matter of personal taste.
Thanks for letting me have my little say.
Sincerely,
JayZee
By JayZee
May 8, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this
Acts like Bo Bice is exactly why a David Archuleta needs to be recording music.
Now wait a minute. Let me speak.
What da hell was all that wild, rambling, “Witness” song all about?
Seems like one can hear that inaudible man-screeching on any college fraternity lawn Saturday nights…
That witness may be DISMISSED!
The art of the pure voice form is almost disappearing these days. While I don’t think Archie needs to record an entire cd of soft ballads…still, I will be eager to hear his voice sing MEANINGFUL songs that actually say something, with words one can hear and comprehend.
Well, I know plenty of you like Bo Bice. So it’s pretty much a matter of personal taste.
Thanks for letting me have my little say.
Sincerely,
JayZee
By JTesla
May 8, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this
I find it ironic that you are advocating music that can be comprehended.
By KPH
May 8, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this
Jat-Zee it’s two different kinds of music one of which you dont unerstand just like I dont understand or care for gansta rap. To each his own! :-)
By DawnH
May 8, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this
Bo Bice needs a haircut or perm.
By flats
May 8, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this
Good deal Linny..I almost got all in your bidness after u jumped all over me.I’m always right about the sorry pro sports teams in atlanta!!!Ranks dead last out of all cities with pro sports!
By KPH
May 8, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this
JTesla with a moniker like Jay Zee I find that ironic also as well as oxymoronic. I guess someone could like something that shouldnt even be called music and also like good music performed by talented musicians. Saying rhymes while holding ones crotch with a cd of a horrible beat plays in the back ground? Hmmm…. NOT MUSIC!
By KPH
May 8, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this
GO BRAVES!!!
By flats
May 8, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this
KPH…And the nba playoffs on the tube in the background!!!LOL!!!!!
By Negativo
May 8, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this
Jay Zee, you’re not a big rock music fan, I take it? Listen, Bo’s music is hardly ever recorded anymore. Popular music is not south