Paula Abdul tells the crew at the KISS Phoenix John Jay and Rich show that next week’s theme is “Songs from the Year They Were Born”
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It’s 80’s week on American Idol! 1985 is going to get a workout.
Adam Lambert – January 29, 1982
Allison Iraheta – April 27, 1992
Anoop Desai – December 20, 1986
Danny Gokey – April 24, 1980
Kris Allen – June 21, 1985
Lil Rounds – November 14, 1984
Matt Giraud – May 11, 1985
Megan Corkrey – August 5, 1985
Scott MacIntyre – June 22, 1985
The rest of the interview: Paula says Miley Cyrus (pre-taped) and Lady Gaga will perform on the show tonight (she forgot to mention David Cook–his pre-taped performance is scheduled to air tonight.)
There was lots of bitching about the contestants talking back. The DJs were annoyed with Anoop. I think the producers are prodding the contestants into backtalking–there’s so much of it this year. And it doesn’t help when Ryan asks pointed questions.
Paula’s favorite was Danny, Scott, Kris and Adam–she put in a good word for Allison. She didn’t like Matt. Everyone thought it was funny that Simon called his song “noncommercial” when it’s actually a big hit. (I noticed that too).
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Against the Wind (Bob Seger)
If Danny sang a Bob Seger song, I think I may actually like it.
Jayd,
Love me some Psych! And Tears for Fears. Pretty much loved all the New Wave music from the 80s. Adam Ant and Billy Idol were a couple of my faves, but I didn’t see any Adam Ant on the lists. Boo!
Friend or Foe came out in 1982 – and Adam could so do anything from that album, (except Man Called Marco) and I’d be in heaven. Goody Two Shoes was the single and might be the smartest choice from that album since it’s the only one that anyone who wasn’t a huge fan of Adam Ant might recognize. Plus it’s pretty catchy. He could also do The Doors’ Hello, I Love You – since that was on the album.
OMG I looooooove Adam Ant. I saw him in concert in the early 80’s and it was wild. He submerged himself in a tank of water on stage. Crazy awesome.
OK. Never mind “Crimson and Clover”, Adam should do some Ant music and use the water tank.
mj, we need an Adam Ant thread. lol! Adam Ant was one of the best concerts I’ve seen in my life. Talk about THEATRICAL!
To keep this on topic … Adam, please do ANYthing by Adam Ant. That is all. (Wish I could make a backward “D”.)
The top 4 that stand out to me are:
1. The Rose (Bette Midler);
2. She’s Out Of My Life (Michael Jackson);
3. Stand By Me (Mickey Gilley); and
4. I Wanna Be Your Lover (Prince).
My gut says he will do the Rose, but that may be too predictable. I could definitely see him shouting out some “darling, darling, stand by me,” but if he wants to air on the side of unpredictabiltiy, a little Prince could be fun without being sloppy. Now if he does the M.J. song, he might get some slack given the meaning of the song and his well-advertised personal story, but I say, why not? It would really allow him to have a tender, vulnerable moment if he simply just feels it and pretends to be the only one in the room. So . . .
What I think Danny Gokey will sing: The Rose
What I’m hoping for: She’s Out Of My Life.
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For Adam:
He can run with the punk rocker theme and do “I Love Rock and Roll” (Joan Jett), “Tainted Love” (Softcell) or “Under Pressure” (Queen and David Bowie).
Or go softer, as we have seen him do, and sing “She’s Got a Way” (Billy Joel) or “Always On My Mind” (Willie Nelson).
Oh man, “Shadows Of The Night” (Pat Benatar) is on this list too. That song really gets me going.
Hmmm . . . TOUGH one. Adam is a big fan of Freddie Mercury and David Bowie, so what better choice is there than “Under Pressure”? But can this song showcase his range? Ah hell, he’ll find a way to make it work. And I’ve gotta say, I think whatever he will do, is the same as what he should do, because he always makes the smartest decisions.
But to go ahead and be fair, here goes nothing:
What I think Adam will do: Under Pressure
What I wanna see: I Love Rock and Roll
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please adam sing OPEN ARMS…
Outside of the box for Adam:
INXS Don’t Change
Led Zepplin – Baby Come on Home
The Cure – Let’s go to bed (slowed down with the “Upright” treatment
Ghosts – The Jam
Please oh please no Journey or any other hair bed hell power ballads. Ej Blue Eyes is just a bit blah as a song when there are so many other great options. Under Pressure would be ok, between the Bowie bits and the Freddie bits it about covers his range
80’s aren’t a total wasteland if you get out of the top 40.
OMG, there are SO many songs that Anoop could sing! I would LOVE to hear “All Cried Out”
OK, so I’m home, sick, and have lots of time on my hands. Here are some ideas for the kids.
Danny Gokey (1980) – Against The Wind, Bob Seger or You May Be Right, Billy Joel: I think Gokey will go upbeat this week.
Adam Lambert (1982) – Working For The Weekend, Loverboy or Edge Of Seventeen, Stevie Nicks or Open Arms, Journey: I’d love to hear Adam sing those Steve Perry notes, and he’d wear the Loverboy red leather pants well… but I’m betting he’ll do something unique, whatever he chooses!
Lil Rounds (1984) – What’s Love Got To Do With It, Tina Turner or Love Is A Battlefield, Pat Benatar: I hope Lil steps out of the box and rocks it up a bit with the Benetar.
Kris Allen (1985) – Walking On Sunshine, Katrina and The Waves: I can see him having a blast with this and his guitar.
Matt Giraud (1985) – Things Can Only Get Better, Howard Jones: Love Howard Jones, and Matt would be able to play and sing this well!
Scott MacIntyre (1985) – St. Elmo’s Fire (Man In Motion) or I Want To Know What Love Is, Foreigner: whatever he chooses will be “smooth soft AC” all the way!
Anoop Desai (1986) – Broken Wings, Mr. Mister or At This Moment – Billy Vera: Both let Anoop use his voice and show emotion, two things he does well.
Allison Iraheta (1992) – Smells Like Teen Spirit, Nirvana or I Can’t Make You Love Me, Bonnie Raitt: love, Love, LOVE Allison. I think Bonnie Raitt would appeal to more people, but dang, the Nirvana could be awesome. She could do it in the Tori Amos stripped down arrangement too.
OK, just some random thoughts on possible song choices!!