American Idol 2011 (shows, videos, favorite, music)

[R_Cowgirl]

Whoa - that opening with the four kids just hurt my ears. I muted it. I don't think I've ever heard Soul Sister that bad.
Good thing I also have the Tulsa Drillers game online .

[R_Cowgirl]

Originally Posted by calgirlinnc

Because LeAnn Rimes or no LeAnn Rimes, "Swinging" is a John Anderson hit from 1983.

In a show supposed to be about contemporary music, Scotty picks a song that is 28 years old.

Is he stuck listening to all his parents' cassette tapes? Does he not listen to current country radio?

Could Scotty not try to sing something by, oh, let's say:

Tim McGraw
Keith Urban
Brad Paisley
Kenny Chesney
Rascal Flatts
Phil Vassar
Garth Brooks
Toby Keith
Lady Antebellum

Scotty is what, 17? He acts like he's 54. Dang. Somebody buy that boy an Ipod and load it up with "Now That's What I Call Country Music volume 61" or something.

But if he chose "Swingin'" It's because it was on the list....
Remember, they can't just randomly choose any song, they have to choose a song that AI has agreed to pay for if they choose it.

IMHO - if they put a song on a list - they don't get to criticize them for picking an "old" song. They still have to be smart about picking a good song for their own voice and range, however. I can think of tons of songs that Scotty would be good at. Anybody know how to find out what's on the lists?

[18Montclair]

So long Stefano. Congrats on getting this far.

James Durbin is so cool. I want him to win.

[jkcoop]

Originally Posted by toosie

OMG Katy Perry isn't exactly a fave of mine anyway but...ouch...that was painful

Ugh. It was only I think 3 summers ago now (maybe 2?) that we went to Warped Tour and she was on the tiny side stage as we were walking out. How in the world she is where she is now is beyond me. She was so horrible that we stood there for a minute and moved on.

[Jill61]

Every performance except for Stefano's exit song was truly painful to listen to. Stefano rocked his swan song. Good for him! Anyone know yet what next week's theme will be?

[Sunny-Days-in-Florida]

Jacob is next.

Carole King songs next week.

Boring!!!

[Jill61]

I love Carole King. What an extraordinarily talented woman!

I can see Haley rockin' I Feel the Earth Move or Jazzman (my preference would be Jazzman).


YouTube - Carole King - I feel the earth move


YouTube - Carole King - Jazzman

Casey needs to do Smackwater Jack.


YouTube - Smackwater Jack--Carole King

If Scotty really wants to stretch himself (which he absolutely needs to do if he wants to stay in this thing much longer), he should sing So Far Away. It's kind of a "story" song, so it could be "countrified" enough to work for him but still take him out of his comfort zone a little bit.


YouTube - Carole King "So Far Away"

James definitely has to do Hi De Ho!


YouTube - Blood Sweat & Tears - Hi-De-Ho / And When I Die

I just know Jacob will play it safe and do Tapestry, because it's biblical in its lyrics (with reference to Joseph and his coat of many colors) and it can definitely be Gospeled up.


YouTube - Carole King - Tapestry

Unfortunately for Lauren, she's already tried her hand at a Carole King song this season and the judges didn't much care for it. And King doesn't have enough of a vocal range for Lauren to really try her chops at some of the bigger notes she's been told to try to tackle, so this one's a tougher call. I'll have to think about it and get back to y'all.

[artangel]

Jill,
Thanks so much for the videos you posted! Enjoyed them. I have the "Tapestry" album, but haven't listened to it in a while.

Could definitely imagine Haley doing one of the 2 you suggested, but think she may go for "I Feel the Earth Move" rather than "Jazzman"------just sounded more like her to me, for some reason.

"Hi-De-Ho" seems like it could work for several of them, depending on what they did with it.

I think her songs are so good.....really looking forward to the next show! But I know I'll miss Stephano--I really liked that kid and his personality. There's a couple others I would miss seeing less, but won't say who, as hate to run any of them down in any way. Guess I'm just a big ole' softy! lol

Are you a professional in the industry? (if I may ask....?) You seem to have a lot of knowledge at your fingertips and insightful comments.

[bjh]

Originally Posted by gold*dust1

Great post Jennifer Hudson is one who has done fantastically on her own and I find just a beautiful person! Yep hear tell there are a few who are now famous that never made it on to Idol but tried out, one of the singers on Lady Antebellum (sp?) and a few others I can't recall at the moment.

Pia tried out for 2 other seasons and didn't make it into the top. There seems to be something all hay wire with who the show thinks will succeed. Different theories on that batted about as well.

I voted for my boy for nearly 2 hours straight for the first time ever, so we shall see how it all turns out......

Back atcha, Jennifer Hudson is another great example!

Just goes to show the people have to decide. These judges and producers get to a point where they think they know better than the public. But they're too close to see clearly. And they have to think of the politics of not ticking off colleagues.

Who is your boy, Scotty?

I voted for him BECAUSE the judges dissed him. I do wish he'd figure out how to hold the microphone, though.

[Sudcaro]

Jill, thanks for posting Carole King videos as I don't know who she is.

Stefano leaving was no big surprise - and he left with a smile. I felt for James, though. He looked so miserable!