Comments on: American Idol Season 8 – Top 5 – Song Spoiler and Pre-show Discussion Thread http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm American Idol - I Love This Cheesy Show Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:39:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: ShariG http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-13#comment-231627 ShariG Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:49:03 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231627 Allison sang well as always, but this song is about a poor little lamb who has lost her way. Allison belted it out as always. It was sung well, but not in the tender style of the song. She doesn't interpret the lyrics well. She just belts every song. That is what makes Adam so impressive. He interprets the music well. kris, too, interprets the heart of the song well. He also manages to stay true to the genre. Tonight was no exception. Allison sang well as always, but this song is about a poor little lamb who has lost her way. Allison belted it out as always. It was sung well, but not in the tender style of the song. She doesn’t interpret the lyrics well. She just belts every song. That is what makes Adam so impressive. He interprets the music well. kris, too, interprets the heart of the song well. He also manages to stay true to the genre. Tonight was no exception.

]]> By: ShariG http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-13#comment-231619 ShariG Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:45:14 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231619 Paula judged Jason Castro's second song before he sang it last year. Paula judged Jason Castro’s second song before he sang it last year.

]]> By: Anastasia72071 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-13#comment-231368 Anastasia72071 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:40:36 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231368 1. Sometimes my memory fails me - what was Paula's big no-no during Top 5 week last year? 2. I'm pretty indifferent about mentors in general (most of the time they seem to just give empty platitudes "[to contestants] Good job... [post-mentoring comment] Oh I think he/she will do really well with this!"), though I DO think they could have found a more appropriate mentor than Foxx. 3. Canadian Idol has had 4 judges from day 1, and as far as I can recall, have *never* had a problem staying within their allotted time frame. I'm not positive, but I don't think they've ever done 90 minutes for Top 5 [if any other Canadians out there have better recollection, feel free to correct me]. Don't get me wrong, they do their share of gushing, but overall they're much more succinct (and they all speak *English* rather than MumblingBumblingStutteringMartian). Maybe it's because two of them are a bit Simon-ish and *none* of them are Paula-ish. 4. I don't know if Buble was drunk (was it last year, or the year before) - but he certainly messed up during his performance! I felt a little disloyal, seeing as how he's my homeboy (lol) and all (saw him once in an "Upright Cabaret"-type setting a loooong time ago before he got "big"), but I laughed so hard when he flubbed his lyrics! 5. If they're only singing 1 song each tonight (GGggggrrrrrrrrr!!!!), it had BETTER be longer than 90 seconds, that's all I can say! I've been looking forward to 2 songs per night for weeks. This is when we really get a sense of how well the contestants can handle the pressure (2 songs group choreo whatever interviews, etc. x 1 week = very tight schedule!). It's not often that a contestant can pull off two great praise-worthy performances in one night. 6. I have class tonight @ 6pm, not home until nearly 10(PST) - ARGGHH. It's gonna be yet another super-late night, because I won't be able to wait until tomorrow to watch and/or check the boards & blogs for comments. Le Sigh. LOL 1. Sometimes my memory fails me – what was Paula’s big no-no during Top 5 week last year?
2. I’m pretty indifferent about mentors in general (most of the time they seem to just give empty platitudes “[to contestants] Good job… [post-mentoring comment] Oh I think he/she will do really well with this!”), though I DO think they could have found a more appropriate mentor than Foxx.
3. Canadian Idol has had 4 judges from day 1, and as far as I can recall, have *never* had a problem staying within their allotted time frame. I’m not positive, but I don’t think they’ve ever done 90 minutes for Top 5 [if any other Canadians out there have better recollection, feel free to correct me]. Don’t get me wrong, they do their share of gushing, but overall they’re much more succinct (and they all speak *English* rather than MumblingBumblingStutteringMartian). Maybe it’s because two of them are a bit Simon-ish and *none* of them are Paula-ish.
4. I don’t know if Buble was drunk (was it last year, or the year before) – but he certainly messed up during his performance! I felt a little disloyal, seeing as how he’s my homeboy (lol) and all (saw him once in an “Upright Cabaret”-type setting a loooong time ago before he got “big”), but I laughed so hard when he flubbed his lyrics!
5. If they’re only singing 1 song each tonight (GGggggrrrrrrrrr!!!!), it had BETTER be longer than 90 seconds, that’s all I can say! I’ve been looking forward to 2 songs per night for weeks. This is when we really get a sense of how well the contestants can handle the pressure (2 songs group choreo whatever interviews, etc. x 1 week = very tight schedule!). It’s not often that a contestant can pull off two great praise-worthy performances in one night.
6. I have class tonight @ 6pm, not home until nearly 10(PST) – ARGGHH. It’s gonna be yet another super-late night, because I won’t be able to wait until tomorrow to watch and/or check the boards & blogs for comments. Le Sigh. LOL

]]> By: soccerboi http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-13#comment-231305 soccerboi Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:29:52 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231305 SImon is an idiot...I know he wants to see Danny and Adam in the finale but his critism of Kris and Allison tonight are totally unwarranted SImon is an idiot…I know he wants to see Danny and Adam in the finale but his critism of Kris and Allison tonight are totally unwarranted

]]> By: MsAdamEve http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-13#comment-231248 MsAdamEve Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:20:11 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231248 I love me some Kris, but that was no goodie. I agree with Simon. It was really dull and the vocal one of his weakest. I love me some Kris, but that was no goodie. I agree with Simon. It was really dull and the vocal one of his weakest.

]]> By: steve http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-13#comment-231247 steve Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:20:08 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231247 Lets see kris gets show saying they are all dead.The bus came out and simon pushed him.Then they show a picture of danny with the itune free pic.I think they booked who they want for the finale and are getting scared. Lets see kris gets show saying they are all dead.The bus came out and simon pushed him.Then they show a picture of danny with the itune free pic.I think they booked who they want for the finale and are getting scared.

]]> By: iloveoliver http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-13#comment-231239 iloveoliver Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:18:37 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231239 That was an incredibly moving performance by Kris. And Simon is full of crap. What does sounding wet mean? There must a method to his madness.....riling up Kris' fans to vote even more. That was an incredibly moving performance by Kris. And Simon is full of crap. What does sounding wet mean? There must a method to his madness…..riling up Kris’ fans to vote even more.

]]> By: terps http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-13#comment-231235 terps Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:18:20 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231235 I'm sorry but I have no respect for Jamie after his remarks he made about Miley and Britney. I thought he had more class then that I’m sorry but I have no respect for Jamie after his remarks he made about Miley and Britney. I thought he had more class then that

]]> By: sunchick http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-13#comment-231220 sunchick Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:15:28 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231220 <blockquote>Still, on principle, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s wrong and unfairà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦and I too say that as an Adam fan.</blockquote> On what principle? THe reason the "pimp spot" was identified on the knoll in the first place is because it's a show biz tradition to close out a show with your show stopper, leave the audience with a big final impression. People started noticing that the (arguably) strongest performance of the night was usually saved for last for that reason. Traditionally, the pimp spot becomes knollish when it is given to a judge's favorite with a weaker performance, to prop them up and make the performance seem showstopper worthy when it's not. That's why is ridiculous, IMO, to start bitching about who has the pimp spot before the performances actually air. The only other time Adam went last since the semis was Mad World, which is widely considered to be the big moment of the season. So, I'd say he earned the right to close out the show, even if a lot of people didn't see it. Maybe he earned it again.

Still, on principle, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s wrong and unfairà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦and I too say that as an Adam fan.

On what principle?

THe reason the “pimp spot” was identified on the knoll in the first place is because it’s a show biz tradition to close out a show with your show stopper, leave the audience with a big final impression. People started noticing that the (arguably) strongest performance of the night was usually saved for last for that reason. Traditionally, the pimp spot becomes knollish when it is given to a judge’s favorite with a weaker performance, to prop them up and make the performance seem showstopper worthy when it’s not. That’s why is ridiculous, IMO, to start bitching about who has the pimp spot before the performances actually air.

The only other time Adam went last since the semis was Mad World, which is widely considered to be the big moment of the season. So, I’d say he earned the right to close out the show, even if a lot of people didn’t see it. Maybe he earned it again.

]]> By: SpencerB http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-13#comment-231210 SpencerB Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:12:19 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231210 Gawwwd do i à ¢Ã¢â€ž ¢ ¥ allison Gawwwd do i à ¢Ã¢â€ž ¢ ¥ allison

]]> By: Jx223 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-13#comment-231208 Jx223 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:11:56 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231208 I think that Jamie is going to end up being a good mentor to the contestants and that he is going to be very encouraging to them. He was pretty encouraging to Kris so far. I think that Jamie is going to end up being a good mentor to the contestants and that he is going to be very encouraging to them. He was pretty encouraging to Kris so far.

]]> By: Jx223 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-13#comment-231204 Jx223 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:09:50 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231204 <blockquote>From the looks of it, Adam, Allison, and Kris do the best. As expected Danny and Matt donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t seem like they will do that good. It only reinforces the fact that Anoop SHOULD have made the Top 5! I mean, could you have imagined Anoopà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s reaction to meeting Jamie Foxx mj?! I think Jamie Foxx seemed like he was a fan of Anoopà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s. It would have been nice for Anoop to have made this to Top 5 because Jamie Foxx does R&B music and he could have helped and saw Anoopà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s talent and potential. Anywayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..the past is the past. It just sucks there is no more Anoop. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m feeling the withdrawal. Happy its only one song. Also Anoop would have done à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Lifeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and would have possibly had his moment. The lyrics fit him well too. Enough Anoop blabbering. I could see Adam doing great.</blockquote> **Sigh** I feel the same way about Anoop and his possible interaction and response to Jamie. Plus I think that he would have looked really good in a suit tonight. I too am still in mouring over him. I also think that Adam will probably do well tonight. And I think that everyone is dressed nicely tonight. I really like Allison's dress, and Adam's suit.

From the looks of it, Adam, Allison, and Kris do the best. As expected Danny and Matt donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t seem like they will do that good. It only reinforces the fact that Anoop SHOULD have made the Top 5! I mean, could you have imagined Anoopà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s reaction to meeting Jamie Foxx mj?! I think Jamie Foxx seemed like he was a fan of Anoopà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s. It would have been nice for Anoop to have made this to Top 5 because Jamie Foxx does R&B music and he could have helped and saw Anoopà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s talent and potential. Anywayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..the past is the past. It just sucks there is no more Anoop. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m feeling the withdrawal. Happy its only one song. Also Anoop would have done à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Lifeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and would have possibly had his moment. The lyrics fit him well too. Enough Anoop blabbering. I could see Adam doing great.

**Sigh** I feel the same way about Anoop and his possible interaction and response to Jamie. Plus I think that he would have looked really good in a suit tonight. I too am still in mouring over him.

I also think that Adam will probably do well tonight. And I think that everyone is dressed nicely tonight. I really like Allison’s dress, and Adam’s suit.

]]> By: hypertwink http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-13#comment-231202 hypertwink Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:09:01 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231202 <blockquote>It would have been nice for Anoop to have made this to Top 5 because Jamie Foxx does R&B music and he could have helped and saw Anoopà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s talent and potential</blockquote> If Foxx likes what Anoop's got then he could always get in touch with him. There's no rule says that they can't meet up and talk/write/collaborate.

It would have been nice for Anoop to have made this to Top 5 because Jamie Foxx does R&B music and he could have helped and saw Anoopà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s talent and potential

If Foxx likes what Anoop’s got then he could always get in touch with him. There’s no rule says that they can’t meet up and talk/write/collaborate.

]]> By: sumidol http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-13#comment-231189 sumidol Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:05:21 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231189 """"Around my house, the death-spot is no longer going first or secondà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬'ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s now going after Adam. Weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re usually too busy discussing Adamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s performance to really pay attention to the person after him (which is GREAT when ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Danny that we end up missing!) =)""""" Ok, this ^^^^^^^ exactly, they gotta know that and that is a big reason they have him last, Kris is awesome wonderful, in his own right, but none really come close to Adam as far as wow, presence, etc. “”"”Around my house, the death-spot is no longer going first or secondà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s now going after Adam. Weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re usually too busy discussing Adamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s performance to really pay attention to the person after him (which is GREAT when ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Danny that we end up missing!) =)”"”"”

Ok, this ^^^^^^^ exactly, they gotta know that and that is a big reason they have him last, Kris is awesome wonderful, in his own right, but none really come close to Adam as far as wow, presence, etc.

]]> By: Meg23 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-13#comment-231185 Meg23 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:02:48 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231185 <blockquote>It only reinforces the fact that Anoop SHOULD have made the Top 5! I mean, could you have imagined Anoopà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s reaction to meeting Jamie Foxx mj?! I think Jamie Foxx seemed like he was a fan of Anoopà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s. It would have been nice for Anoop to have made this to Top 5 because Jamie Foxx does R&B music and he could have helped and saw Anoopà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s talent and potential. Anywayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..the past is the past. It just sucks there is no more Anoop. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m feeling the withdrawal. Happy its only one song. Also Anoop would have done à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Lifeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and would have possibly had his moment. The lyrics fit him well too. Enough Anoop blabbering.</blockquote> I completely understand how you're feeling. My sentiments exactly.

It only reinforces the fact that Anoop SHOULD have made the Top 5! I mean, could you have imagined Anoopà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s reaction to meeting Jamie Foxx mj?! I think Jamie Foxx seemed like he was a fan of Anoopà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s. It would have been nice for Anoop to have made this to Top 5 because Jamie Foxx does R&B music and he could have helped and saw Anoopà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s talent and potential. Anywayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦..the past is the past. It just sucks there is no more Anoop. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m feeling the withdrawal. Happy its only one song. Also Anoop would have done à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Lifeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and would have possibly had his moment. The lyrics fit him well too. Enough Anoop blabbering.

I completely understand how you’re feeling. My sentiments exactly.

]]> By: lakerchristinee http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-13#comment-231183 lakerchristinee Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:02:13 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231183 Gaaaaaahhhhhh, I LOOOOOOVE Allison :) Gaaaaaahhhhhh, I LOOOOOOVE Allison :)

]]> By: webster http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-12#comment-231179 webster Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:49 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231179 @Hoppy I'm with you on the Nina Simone version of Feelin Good. Seems I read somewhere that Adam is a Nina fan? Or am I imagining that? I could see him riffing it in that corner of the universe. @Hoppy

I’m with you on the Nina Simone version of Feelin Good. Seems I read somewhere that Adam is a Nina fan? Or am I imagining that? I could see him riffing it in that corner of the universe.

]]> By: frogcooke http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-12#comment-231178 frogcooke Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:38 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231178 can i lol at perez telling people to vote for adam... lol can i lol at perez telling people to vote for adam… lol

]]> By: ShariG http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-12#comment-231177 ShariG Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:37 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231177 Ewww. Matt has on that goofy hat. Ewww. Matt has on that goofy hat.

]]> By: Victoria http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-12#comment-231176 Victoria Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:21 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231176 <blockquote>In defense of Jamie Foxx as mentor, his albums have done quite well, so by that measure he should be taken seriously as a musician. Not that that means theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re any good. I wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know - havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t listened to them. :-P</blockquote> Well, Miley Cyrus has sold tons of albums, and I don't take her seriously as an artist. Katy Perry, Britney (and don't get me wrong, I love her!), Madonna... None of them would make good mentors, except possibly Brit and Madonna from a performance/in-the-business aspect. <blockquote>And didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t he go to college on a music/piano scholarship, or something like that? I wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t be surprised if he was a pretty good mentor, and you can bet he wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t say anything remotely offensive or off-color.</blockquote> It wouldn't surprise me at all if he said something offensive. Not during the mentoring packages, but if he gets chance to speak live, you never know.

In defense of Jamie Foxx as mentor, his albums have done quite well, so by that measure he should be taken seriously as a musician. Not that that means theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re any good. I wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know – havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t listened to them. :-P

Well, Miley Cyrus has sold tons of albums, and I don’t take her seriously as an artist. Katy Perry, Britney (and don’t get me wrong, I love her!), Madonna… None of them would make good mentors, except possibly Brit and Madonna from a performance/in-the-business aspect.

And didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t he go to college on a music/piano scholarship, or something like that? I wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t be surprised if he was a pretty good mentor, and you can bet he wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t say anything remotely offensive or off-color.

It wouldn’t surprise me at all if he said something offensive. Not during the mentoring packages, but if he gets chance to speak live, you never know.

]]> By: ShariG http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-12#comment-231175 ShariG Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:59:53 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231175 I'm getting excited with the show just minutes away and it looks like Kris may be first. I hope he does his usual fantastic job and makes it through another round. I would love to see Kris make it to the finals, but every week he is still on the show is one more week I get to see and hear him. I like his song choice for tonight. All of the contestants are brave to live up to the pressure that is Idol at this stage. I wish them all luck. I’m getting excited with the show just minutes away and it looks like Kris may be first. I hope he does his usual fantastic job and makes it through another round. I would love to see Kris make it to the finals, but every week he is still on the show is one more week I get to see and hear him. I like his song choice for tonight. All of the contestants are brave to live up to the pressure that is Idol at this stage. I wish them all luck.

]]> By: Heart http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-12#comment-231174 Heart Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:59:45 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231174 mj, just to let you know, I had difficulty finding the first post about spoilers. I had to go through Rickey's to get to it. If I do the regular search, I got Simon's post. mj, just to let you know, I had difficulty finding the first post about spoilers. I had to go through Rickey’s to get to it. If I do the regular search, I got Simon’s post.

]]> By: piperlily http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-12#comment-231173 piperlily Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:59:43 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231173 I had Muse's first album Showbiz when it came out in 99. A friend of the band shared with me back then. But I didn't know about their Feelin Good cover. It's still cool. And perfect for Adam. I've been saying all along that Adam needs to do a Muse style song. Anyway, curious about tonight with all of them. Not sure about Matt's choice. Doolittle did that song well. And the keys are hard to keep up with in that one. Danny's song seems better suited to Matt, but whateva. Curious about Kris's performance and Allison's... guess we'll see in just a minute! I had Muse’s first album Showbiz when it came out in 99. A friend of the band shared with me back then. But I didn’t know about their Feelin Good cover. It’s still cool. And perfect for Adam. I’ve been saying all along that Adam needs to do a Muse style song.
Anyway, curious about tonight with all of them. Not sure about Matt’s choice. Doolittle did that song well. And the keys are hard to keep up with in that one.
Danny’s song seems better suited to Matt, but whateva.
Curious about Kris’s performance and Allison’s… guess we’ll see in just a minute!

]]> By: weareallinnocent http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-12#comment-231172 weareallinnocent Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:58:39 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231172 LOL Ok, read a few, enough to sense angst over the final performer. Here's my read, consistent with my take on the timing. After his last performance didn't actually make the show (time allotted) this was the only week they could ensure he wouldn't get cut off again. I mean, if they can't get 5 songs in an hour, they should just quit. Either that, or ratings. LOL Have fun all~ LOL Ok, read a few, enough to sense angst over the final performer. Here’s my read, consistent with my take on the timing. After his last performance didn’t actually make the show (time allotted) this was the only week they could ensure he wouldn’t get cut off again. I mean, if they can’t get 5 songs in an hour, they should just quit.

Either that, or ratings. LOL Have fun all~

]]> By: hollygo9 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-12#comment-231171 hollygo9 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:57:55 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231171 <blockquote>Why do they always give Kris the #1 and #2 spot?</blockquote> Because the Idol script sez that Danny and Adam go to the finale and they can't let the audience decide anything different.

Why do they always give Kris the #1 and #2 spot?

Because the Idol script sez that Danny and Adam go to the finale and they can’t let the audience decide anything different.

]]> By: bocketybee http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-12#comment-231170 bocketybee Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:55:40 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231170 <blockquote>Around my house, the death-spot is no longer going first or secondà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬'ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s now going after Adam. Weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re usually too busy discussing Adamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s performance to really pay attention to the person after him (which is GREAT when ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Danny that we end up missing!) =)</blockquote> ETA: Particularly after RoF, when we both felt an unexplained urgent need to smoke a cigarette and had to go outside. tee hee.

Around my house, the death-spot is no longer going first or secondà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s now going after Adam. Weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re usually too busy discussing Adamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s performance to really pay attention to the person after him (which is GREAT when ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Danny that we end up missing!) =)

ETA: Particularly after RoF, when we both felt an unexplained urgent need to smoke a cigarette and had to go outside. tee hee.

]]> By: shadow21 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-12#comment-231169 shadow21 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:55:19 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231169 From the looks of it, Adam, Allison, and Kris do the best. As expected Danny and Matt don't seem like they will do that good. It only reinforces the fact that Anoop SHOULD have made the Top 5! I mean, could you have imagined Anoop's reaction to meeting Jamie Foxx mj?! I think Jamie Foxx seemed like he was a fan of Anoop's. It would have been nice for Anoop to have made this to Top 5 because Jamie Foxx does R&B music and he could have helped and saw Anoop's talent and potential. Anyway.....the past is the past. It just sucks there is no more Anoop. I'm feeling the withdrawal. Happy its only one song. Also Anoop would have done "That's Life" and would have possibly had his moment. The lyrics fit him well too. Enough Anoop blabbering. I could see Adam doing great. From the looks of it, Adam, Allison, and Kris do the best. As expected Danny and Matt don’t seem like they will do that good. It only reinforces the fact that Anoop SHOULD have made the Top 5! I mean, could you have imagined Anoop’s reaction to meeting Jamie Foxx mj?! I think Jamie Foxx seemed like he was a fan of Anoop’s. It would have been nice for Anoop to have made this to Top 5 because Jamie Foxx does R&B music and he could have helped and saw Anoop’s talent and potential. Anyway…..the past is the past. It just sucks there is no more Anoop. I’m feeling the withdrawal. Happy its only one song. Also Anoop would have done “That’s Life” and would have possibly had his moment. The lyrics fit him well too. Enough Anoop blabbering. I could see Adam doing great.

]]> By: cmheart http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-12#comment-231168 cmheart Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:54:19 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231168 My guess is they will give Adam the first spot once they start performing two songs. They don't want viewers to drop off early if he goes first. They will probably give Danny the pimp stop next week, since it's apparent they want him in the finals. I don't really think he is in danger this week (sadly), but in the upcoming weeks he may be more at risk. It shouldn't be taken out on the contestant. The order in which he or she performs is not up to them. Also, if his performance is worthy of the last spot (like Mad World was), than there is good enough reasoning about it. After all, we are watching a show to be entertained. Who wants to see a lame performance at the end of a show? My guess is they will give Adam the first spot once they start performing two songs. They don’t want viewers to drop off early if he goes first. They will probably give Danny the pimp stop next week, since it’s apparent they want him in the finals. I don’t really think he is in danger this week (sadly), but in the upcoming weeks he may be more at risk.

It shouldn’t be taken out on the contestant. The order in which he or she performs is not up to them. Also, if his performance is worthy of the last spot (like Mad World was), than there is good enough reasoning about it. After all, we are watching a show to be entertained. Who wants to see a lame performance at the end of a show?

]]> By: snuffles http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-12#comment-231167 snuffles Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:53:06 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231167 Jamie's 2005 album release of "Unpredictable" went 2x platinum. His last album "Intuition" (2008) sold over 700,000. Jamie’s 2005 album release of “Unpredictable” went 2x platinum. His last album “Intuition” (2008) sold over 700,000.

]]> By: Cheetara86 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm/comment-page-12#comment-231166 Cheetara86 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:52:37 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-season-8-top-5-song-spoiler-and-pre-show-discussion-thread.htm#comment-231166 yay for Allison yay for Allison

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