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BonnieNY · Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:19 pm Post subject: American Idol

Is anyone watching? I'm not spoiling anything for the West coasters, but I just saw the worst elimination since Jennifer Hudson's elimination. Crying or Very sad

Marjorie63 · The Newest Partridge! Joined: 07 Nov 2005 Posts: 1059

Bonnie, scince you and I have discussed this in personal email, I knew you would be upset over Pia beting sent home. I definitely thought Stefano should have gone home.

No one really, really excites me this season. I thought all of the girls were very talented but rather boring and I guess other people agree with me as all of the eliminated contestants have been girls.

I really like Paul's kind of quirky style but I don't expect him to be around long. I like Casey and James a lot too,

kenbubblegumkid · Shirley's Assistant Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 584

Bonnie,

I totally agree with you. I was so upset Pia was voted off...it was a travesty. Even Randy, who said he never gets upset on the show, said he got angry about this.

I told my wife a couple of months ago that I thought James Durbin was going to win and I still feel that way. He is so much like Adam Lambert from a couple of years(yells a lot) and I really think he's going to be there in the end.

Ken

BonnieNY · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 9:45 pm Post subject:

Marjorie and Ken,

I really thought the finale would feature Pia vs. James. I love them both. I'm still upset about Pia. I feel terrible for her, but I'm sure she'll get a record deal. I hope something big comes along for her. She's so talented.

The other girls are just meh, IMO.

Now I'm all about James winning. I do like Casey, though, so James vs. Casey would probably be a pretty good finale match-up.

Bumming Bonnie Sad

Marjorie63 · The Newest Partridge! Joined: 07 Nov 2005 Posts: 1059

I was a big fan of Paul's but I had a feeling he would be going home last night. I loved his quirky style and big smile.

I have always liked Casey but was so impressed with his song choice and performance Wednesday night. I was so glad he didn't choose the Phil Collins song that Jimmy Iovine suggested!! I was also glad to see James stick to his guns and perform what he wanted.

BonnieNY · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 12:34 am Post subject:

Marjorie,

Paul does have a quirky style and a Rod Stewart-like voice. I enjoyed him and was sorry to see him go.

I wonder if the contestants ignoring Jimmy and doing their own thing has anything to do with Pia? She was never in the Bottom 3 when she was singing ballads. As soon as she took the judges' advice and sang an upbeat tune, she was eliminated.

kenbubblegumkid · Shirley's Assistant Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 584

YAY.... A Partridge Family mention on Idol tonight. They were doing songs by Carole King tonight and when they mentioned artists who have done her songs they mentioned The PF and had a picture of them.

2 songs which were done tonight which were done by the PF were
"Oh No Not My Baby" and "I"m Into Something Good". I know these were done by other artists but it was so nice to FINALLY hear some great 70's music on Idol....Let Us Rejoice.

Ken

Matthew C. Clark · Shirley's Assistant Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 661

Maxine Brown from 1964 covered "Oh No Not My Baby" while Rod Stewart did the remake in late 1973.

DeeDee · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:02 am Post subject:

That is so cool that they mentioned PF on American Idol. Nice, albeit brief, exposure to a young audience. Remember last year, they were supposed to cover teen idols at one point? The idea got canned at the last minute.

I love the PF's version of "I'm Into Something Good"!

kenbubblegumkid · Shirley's Assistant Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 584

DeeDee...I didn't know they were thinking of doing teen idols last year. That would have been really great....I'm sure DC would have been included.

I love PF "I'm Into Something Good" also. Originally I think this song was recorded by Herman's Hermits...which was in the 60's I believe.

Ken

DeeDee · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:56 am Post subject:

Yup, Ken, you're right, mid-60s for the Herman's Hermits' version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOEn6ruJRck&feature=related

The lyrics don't sound as innocent when David Cassidy sings them Wink

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90YCBtRrKyE Would be nice if it were released.

Anyway, I digress.

Marjorie63 · The Newest Partridge! Joined: 07 Nov 2005 Posts: 1059

WTF happened last night???? It's Chris Daughtery all over again!!! I don't know if I'll even watch the final two episodes. Shocked

BonnieNY · Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 10:17 pm Post subject:

BonnieNY · Posted: Wed May 18, 2011 9:59 pm Post subject:

Well, I decided to stick it out for the last few shows of the season.

Of the Final Three, I like Haley the best.

Marjorie63 · The Newest Partridge! Joined: 07 Nov 2005 Posts: 1059

Haley was my favorite of the top 3 too but I guess America just wanted country singers in the finals. I will watch the last show just to see all the performances but I don't care who wins. I remember when I saw Scottie during the initial auditions, I thought he would win the whole thing. He's talented but just not my cup of tea.

I hope James gets to perform with Aerosmith or at least Steven by himself..