LIVE IDOL! The Curse of Froggy
Last Wednesday on American Idol, raspy-voiced siren Amanda Overmyer was cruelly dismissed from the singing competition. On Saturday, I celebrated my 38th birthday with the neighborhood dudes/mourned Amanda's vicious fate by doing very bad things for 13 hours. I'm not entirely sure, but I think the ghost of Jessica Tandy tried to seduce me during Hour 12. In all fairness, that might have been a hallucination. I'll get back to you.
Anyway, on Sunday, I woke up without a voice...and with the Forever Fiancee really ticked off. When I tried to speak, I sounded not unlike Froggy, that bespectacled Our Gang rapscallion. I also sounded a little like my girl Overmyer shrieking Back in the USSR. Indeed, a strange convergence of events. My voice is still shot.
Of course, friends and family are rather delighted by my inability to parlez some. For the first time in my life, I'm letting others get a word in. I imagine my voice was ultimately taken from me by a divine power, a Greater Good (perhaps Tandy's ghost or at least Paula Abdul) who didn't want me spending tonight screaming at the TV screen, blaming asexual smirker David Archuleta or barefoot hippie Brooke White for my Overmyer loss.
Idol starts tonight at 8 p.m. The Top 10 contestants will be singing songs from the year they were born, which means 1979 through 1991 (basically the '80s revisited). The Pop Life Idol Chat will be open at 7:45 p.m., although we will be serving coffee and donuts in lieu of the typical open bar. I hope you understand. See you tonight...
Sean Daly is the pop music critic for the St. Petersburg Times. His CD collection -- from Journey to Dylan, Prince to U2, Public Enemy to Stan Getz -- is much bigger and better than yours.
It looks like I'm going to be late to the party tonight, so go ahead and snark without me.
But save me a bearclaw; I'll catch up as soon as I can.
Posted by: Jeff in Cuba | March 25, 2008 at 03:10 PM
The ghost of Jessica Tandy, eh? Did you drive Miss Daisy or did she drive you? *wink*
I'm BMOB (tequila!) in lieu of the coffee and doughnuts (although if they're Krispy Kreme I will make an exception.)
More mostly '80s goodness. This should be fun.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 03:45 PM
Spoilers, mis amigos! I'm passing around the Morten's along with these, as usual.
Syesha Mercado (1987)
“If I Were Your Woman”/Stephanie Mills
David Cook (1983)
“Billie Jean”/Michael Jackson
Carly Smithson (1983)
“Total Eclipse of the Heart”/Bonnie Tyler
Chikezie (1985)
“If Only For One Night” /Luther Vandross
Brooke White (1983)
“Every Breath You Take”/The Police
Jason Castro (1987)
“Fragile”/Sting
Ramiele Malubay (1987)
“Alone”/Heart
Michael Johns (1978)
“We Are the Champions”/Queen
Kristy Lee Cook (1984)
“God Bless the USA”/Lee Greenwood
David Archuleta (1990) “You’re the Voice”/ Heart (a cover version, I think)
Kristy's choice smacks of savvy manipulation to me -- she's totally playing into her fan base with that one.
Mr. Sumner shows up on the list twice -- yay! (even though EBYT is perhaps my least fave Police song ever...)
Looking most forward to David Cook's "Billie Jean" and Jason's "Fragile." Hoping they don't muck them up...
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 04:55 PM
I wonder in what order they're performing. Not surprised to see Carly singing the Bonnie Tyler song - and I am very intrigued about Cook's take on Billie Jean. Might be an interesting night after all...
Posted by: mrstreme | March 25, 2008 at 06:19 PM
Good question, mrstreme. I'm hoping that the order of the spoilers is not the order of performance, as Lil' Davey would be in the p*imp spot for at least the third time this season.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 06:38 PM
Ramiele so does not have the voice to sing a Heart tune. That is a train wreck waiting to happen. I'll be glued to my tv.
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 07:29 PM
You're 100% correct Jane. You're the voice is a cover of Aussie boy John Farnham's 1987 ARIA song of the year. This is where I don't understand this competition, this song was released in 1986. In 1990, it was not released by Heart but was released in that year by David Foster. Very memorable version - NOT. Therefore, I believe that if he doesn't sing a song released in 1990 - boot his cherub non gender specific butt off. Then nobody can vote for him.
Posted by: Ian from Down Under | March 25, 2008 at 07:32 PM
Ian, he could very well be doing the David Foster version -- my source just cited the Heart connection. But you make a most excellent point.
I will never understand the ins-and-outs of this bloody show.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 07:42 PM
Jeez, I hope those spoiler predictions or whatever you want to call them are wrong.
It sure seems that Michael Johns wants to feel the curse of Ace Whatshisface from season 5. Ugh!
If that list is correct, we're in for another week of abysmal performances.
Bring in da suck! Bring on the snark!
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 07:43 PM
Updated list with supposed performance order. Again, grain of salt. Blah blah blah.
Ramiele Malubay - 1987’s “Alone” by Heart
Jason Castro - 1987’s “Fragile” by Sting
Syesha Mercado - 1987’s “If I Were Your Woman” by Stephanie Mills
Chikezie - 1985’s “If Only For One Night” by Luther Vandross
Brooke White - 1983’s “Every Breath You Take” by The Police
Michael Johns - 1978’s “We Are the Champions” by Queen
Carly Smithson - 1983’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler
David Archuleta - 1990’s “You’re the Voice” by David Foster with Jeff
Pescetto
Kristy Lee Cook - 1984’s “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood
David Cook - 1983’s “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 07:47 PM
Damn, I thought that we would get lucky and one of the crooners would be born the year that True was released and they could dedicate it to everyone's favorite music critic.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 07:59 PM
good grief--paula looks like a low rent version of Holly Golightly. Her stylist needs an intervention.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 08:04 PM
Ann Wilson is choking on her hot dog.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 08:04 PM
She screamed the darn thing.
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 08:06 PM
First one out of the gate SUCKED.
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 08:07 PM
Shouting is now singing? Bleah... I am sick to death of the "under the weather" excuses. Egads.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 08:07 PM
I hope she doesn't get by.
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 08:07 PM
I shout in my car, but it is usually words not to be used in the presence of children or members of the fairer sex.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 08:08 PM
I have a few suggestions for David Ah-choo-Let-Her from 1990. I think they are rwal meaty songs that suit his abilities.
Step by Step - NKOTB
Vogue - Madonna
Lambada - Kaoma
Vision of Love - Mariah Carey
or the real clincher:-
Opposites Attract - Paula Abdul (perhaps we could get Amanda O. back to play the role of the cartoon creature. I think it would suit her)
Posted by: Ian from Down Under | March 25, 2008 at 08:09 PM
No Fox affiliate tonight, so I'm back on the bench.
Sigh.
Posted by: Jeff in Cuba | March 25, 2008 at 08:10 PM
... And that was Shorty Spice with the "Pick a Note, Screech a Pitch" version of Heart's "Alone." Thanks, Shorty.
Good grief.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 08:10 PM
Jeff, I'm about to write my congressman about this Fox affiliate nonsense you all are going through. Booo hissss.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 08:11 PM
Jeff, you have to give the landlord down there to fix that thing. Maybe you can go over to Uncle Raul's and break out a couple of Cubans.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 08:12 PM
Fisrt off... She was awful!!! Shouting the song is not the same as showing Ann Wilson some respect!!
Second, does anyone feel old when their birth year is the same as the year you graduated???
Posted by: Carla | March 25, 2008 at 08:13 PM
I just checked to see what song I would be singing if it were from the week that I was born. I would be singing Monday Monday by the Mamas and the Papas. I think I could do a great impersonation of Mama Cass. Well the body shape anyway.
Check here to see what songs you would be singing.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_number-one_hits_%28United_States%29
Posted by: Ian from Down Under | March 25, 2008 at 08:13 PM
Maybe it is some sort of terrorism that keeps knocking off the Fox affiliate for our boys down in Cuba.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 08:13 PM
I'd be doing Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In. I would definitely be a candidate for Jamie Farr's gong.
Posted by: | March 25, 2008 at 08:15 PM
Sadly, everyone on the other side of the fence is watching the hit Cuban game show "Who Wants To Eat A Full Meal?"
Posted by: Jeff in Cuba | March 25, 2008 at 08:17 PM
Uh, from the week before my birth: "I'm Henry the 8th, I am" I'll give you a minute to mull that visual over.
The week after my birthday: "I got you babe" I have been accused of having a dual personality. So, I guess I could pull it off.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 08:17 PM
K-Mart Jack johnson needs to find a coffee house somewhere. His act is older than dust.
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 08:18 PM
Wow, kind of hard to believe that's Syesha's momma.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Maybe Uncle Raul got wind that his sister's little boy Jason was going to be voted off and he doesn't want the whole country to feel down in the dumps. Nah, that couldn't be it, they already live in Cuba. It's only up from here.
Posted by: Ian from Down Under | March 25, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Yeah, this whole song form their birth year a.k.a. my graduation year.... Not liking that so much.
Posted by: David-b | March 25, 2008 at 08:20 PM
OK. This audience clapping during Jason's song. Needs to stop. It's not a damn hootenanny, people.
I'm admittedly very biased towards the original version of that song, but despite the fact that I dig Jason and his eyelashes, I wasn't crazy about that arrangement. Too fast for me and the guitar strumming was distracting. Drat.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 08:21 PM
What is this, screaming night? No one has impressed me yet. they can all go home.
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 08:21 PM
Please. I stopped, albeit briefly, to consider the fact that I could be the mother of most of these people.
That was a very sad, sad moment.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 08:22 PM
So sorry Jane, so sorry! lol I'm just glad that all the 1987's are done for the night!
Posted by: Carla | March 25, 2008 at 08:25 PM
And I could be the father. Well, Michael Johns at 12, that's a bit far fetched. But hey I am an Aussie. We start early.
Posted by: Ian from Down Under | March 25, 2008 at 08:26 PM
I can be the father of most of them. But I prefer to think of myself as the fun snarky uncle.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 08:27 PM
Did Chiekeze get his jacket caught in his bicycle chain or maybe he helped train Michael Vick's dogs.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 08:29 PM
What's up with Chikezie's jacket?
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 08:29 PM
I am hoping that Ramiele's lousy performance and her placement as the first singer to perform will secure her fate.
Posted by: mrstreme | March 25, 2008 at 08:29 PM
That's a great plan, sparky. I'd much prefer to be their favorite fun fabulous Auntie Jane.
That makes me feel much better.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 08:30 PM
If he breaks out the harmonica, I am gonna be so jazzed lol
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 08:31 PM
Ah the dolcet tones of the Nigerian Nightmare. Thank God.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 08:31 PM
That is one wacky jacket Chikezie's wearing. Although I'm liking his performance. Aww... Luther.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 08:32 PM
That wasn't terrible.
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 08:32 PM
Why is Simon continuing to do the Half Bullwinkle. Rocky watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 08:33 PM
I didn't think it was that bad either!
Posted by: Carla | March 25, 2008 at 08:33 PM
Randy's hitting Paula's Coke cup tonight.
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 08:33 PM
I'm sorry I just listened to the balance of Chikezie's performance -- I missed the "gimme that cheeseburger" move patented by Ruben Studdard. Phoooey.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 08:35 PM
You're the father Sparky? Why have I been paying for their upbringing all these years? Jane - We need to sort this out.
Posted by: Ian from Down Under | March 25, 2008 at 08:36 PM
I'm waiting for Paula to rip one of those gloves off and whack Simon with it. Or, take a more drunk aunt at a bachelorette party approach and do a mini burlesque show.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 08:36 PM
Ian, there's something I've been meaning to tell you...
and while you're listening,do you mind just swabbing the inside of your mouth with these q-tips. Thanks ever so much.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 08:39 PM
This song was number one on my 18th birthday.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 08:40 PM
I am nobody's father. At least that I know of...
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 08:41 PM
Uh, was that a James Blunt intentional faulty start or what?
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 08:41 PM
Whoopsi... got a little head start, didn't we Brook?
Posted by: Carla | March 25, 2008 at 08:41 PM
If I see a lighter I think I will pee myself.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 08:41 PM
It'll be different to where I usually swab.
Posted by: Ian from Down Under | March 25, 2008 at 08:41 PM
OOPS! False start Brooke... that's gonna cost her. That and the fact that she seems out of breath.
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 08:42 PM
And now for Carly Simon does Sting.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 08:42 PM
Arf! It must be the shoes.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 08:43 PM
I'm so distracted by Paula's catwoman gloves tonight.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 08:43 PM
WOW Riss.. don't know how those gloves got past me until now!!
Posted by: Carla | March 25, 2008 at 08:45 PM
Meh. Meh. Meh. Blech arrangement. And it was just disconcerting to see Crunchy Folky Brooke sing a song about stalking.
We're 0-for-2 with the Sumner songs tonight.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 08:45 PM
I just listened to Shirley Bassey singing "Diamonds are Forever," and "Big Spender." Do you think I was having a psychic moment as to Paula's attire this evening?
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 08:46 PM
"Crunchy Folky Brooke".... ouch!! lol
Posted by: Carla | March 25, 2008 at 08:47 PM
Hey kids! Sorry I'm late!
Can I get you anything?
Coffee? Smokes? 12-Step Pamphlets?
(I'm trying to do this sober. Brutal.)
Posted by: Sean Daly | March 25, 2008 at 08:47 PM
First it was the low-rent Holly Golightly gloves and that jewelry that bugged me. Now I'm fixated on the fact that the back armhole of her dress isn't finished -- it's a raw edge.
At least her hair's not up in that Hepburn-esque bun. That would have made the outfit go over the top.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 08:48 PM
Happy belated B-day SD.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 08:49 PM
Brooke screws up and they praise her for it, Chikezie does a good song, and they rip him for it. The judges need to go.
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 08:49 PM
Sean!!! Got in my car today after work, cranked the 5 O'clock 80's flashback for my cruise home... and what comes on??
Give you one guess... it gave me really inappropriate visions of a younger Sean Daly ... Yep Midnight Blue! Made for an interesting commute home!
Posted by: Carla | March 25, 2008 at 08:50 PM
Mike must have been a big Queen fan growing up.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 08:51 PM
Queen for speed readers.
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 08:51 PM
I had to open a bottle of some Bacardi thingy. I needed liquid courage to face Roo's performance. Still lovin' him, though. Nice hiney, baby.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 08:51 PM
YEAH!!!!
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 08:52 PM
My wife wants to know what is up with Randy's Pandora bracelets.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 08:53 PM
That was okay, but he's no Freddie.
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 08:53 PM
That was a pretty good performance!!
Posted by: Carla | March 25, 2008 at 08:53 PM
OK. That. Was. Hot. He nailed it. Finally.
And the stylists are forgive temporarily, as his jeans worked really, really, really well.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 08:54 PM
I'm gurgling, drooling and anything else you do with bodily fluids...
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 08:55 PM
SD,
Less than two weeks to my Lou Gramm interview, and I am sooooo going to talk to him about being the soundtrack to your "awakening"!
Posted by: Jeff in Cuba | March 25, 2008 at 08:55 PM
3 for 3 from the front line. Thats not bad. I'm just glad he wasn't born in the 80's.
Posted by: David-b | March 25, 2008 at 08:55 PM
Pandora bracelets! HAHAHAHAHA. Good one, Mrs. sparky.
Perhaps they were a Christmas present from his mother-in-law.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 08:55 PM
Jane, Carla, Mrstreme... is that dress working for Carly?
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 08:57 PM
She's doing a pretty straight forward cover. I was hoping she would spice it up. I really hate this song.
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 08:58 PM
Now we are rocking. I just laced up my roller skates and did a lap around the living room.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 08:58 PM
Uh, either I'm having hearing issues, but there's a lot of shouting
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 08:58 PM
Miss Riss, I said the same thing about the dress but my wife said it looks good. She is the one with the fashion sense so I must defer to her,
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 09:00 PM
She needed thigh high black boots, tails and a bustier for that one
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:00 PM
I thought it was a pretty decent performance...
Posted by: Carla | March 25, 2008 at 09:00 PM
My wife is on a roll tonight. She said that they have to show baby pictures of Chachi because he has no other pictures.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 09:01 PM
Looks like David Cook is getting the pimp spot. If they give it to Kristy Lee I'll puke.
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 09:01 PM
I am no fashionista, but I think the attire needs to fit the song. That's just me. Dinner and martinis that dress would work.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:01 PM
My wife's 2 cents...
She loved it and is getting the phone ready to vote...
Posted by: David-b | March 25, 2008 at 09:01 PM
Normally, I'm a big fan of sheath dresses, but this one isn't the most flattering garment I've ever seen.
And I cannot hear this song without thinking about my upstairs neighbor in college who used to go out on her balcony and sing this very loudly between puffs on her ciggy. She and Carly shouted about the same on it, actually.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 09:01 PM
Riss... I thought the dress was a bit much.... and notice Paula didn't gush over how gorgeous Carly looked tonight. Hmmmm, wonder if that was because she sang well, or if Paula wasn't too impressed with the dress??
Posted by: Carla | March 25, 2008 at 09:02 PM
sparky, tell the mrs. she's killing me tonight with her bon mots. First the Pandora bracelets and then the Chachi cracks.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 09:03 PM
The way David smiles looks so painful.
Posted by: Carla | March 25, 2008 at 09:05 PM
Good to see Rosie Perez getting work again. Even if it is as David Archuleta's mom.
Posted by: Sean Daly | March 25, 2008 at 09:06 PM
Still thinking about Carly's dress... despite the fact that I don't think it was cut just right for her, I liked the general concept. The sheath with boots is kinda fun and a look I've worn myself when it's been cool enough for boots here.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 09:06 PM
Michael Johns must have been working with David this week on this bob and weave movements while singing. However, David doesn't give me tinglies in parts of my anatomy.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:07 PM
Why do I feel like I should be in church with robes and clapping.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 09:07 PM
Lil' Davey will be sticking around.
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 09:08 PM
ha! Sean.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:08 PM
How very "Up with People."
Posted by: Dede | March 25, 2008 at 09:08 PM
Wrong RANDY wrong.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 09:08 PM
I have said all along that David's mom chooses his songs and he abides. I think this proves it.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:09 PM
Simon and the theme park reference cracked me up. I could so see David A performing with the muppets.
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 09:10 PM
Thank goodness for pause and FF on the DVR. I was able to miss all of that happy dappy sanitized goodness from Chachi. Does his father ever take that damn baseball cap off, btw?
Very "Up with People" indeed, Dede.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 09:11 PM
I was thinking more like he joins the cast of The Wiggles, Bassnote. But the Muppets could work.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:11 PM
I see Animal banging on the skins now. And Beeker is running around the stage.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 09:11 PM
This kid must have the execs at Disney frothing at the mouth... he is so perfect for their brand, it's not even funny.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 09:12 PM
The Swedish Chef singing back up.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:12 PM
BEEKER... I loved Beeker!!
Posted by: Carla | March 25, 2008 at 09:13 PM
Sean Daly chiming in with a "mama no!"
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:13 PM
Maybe David could start dating Hannah Montana.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 09:13 PM
NO, you annoy US, Kristy.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:15 PM
God help the USA.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 09:15 PM
I agree with her brother and sister.
"Please make her be quite."
Posted by: | March 25, 2008 at 09:15 PM
God bless that fact that she only has a minute and a half.
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 09:16 PM
Crap. Did anyone catchy Kristy's age?
A little help, please.
Posted by: Sean Daly | March 25, 2008 at 09:16 PM
Pardon me... I'm throwing up a little in my mouth!! Just stop Kristy!
Posted by: Carla | March 25, 2008 at 09:16 PM
born 84 I think.
Posted by: David-b | March 25, 2008 at 09:16 PM
Did she just screw up the key change? I think she did. Jeff, be glad you can't watch this one.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:17 PM
Lee Greenwood is now contacting a lawyer.
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 09:17 PM
Hey maybe we should send her over to Iraq and give her a PA system. I am sure the insurgents would surrender.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 09:17 PM
This song is the worst thing about wars breaking out-- and now we have to hear it on American Idol. Oh!
Posted by: r2cents | March 25, 2008 at 09:17 PM
Oh, good grief. I half expected her to come out all star spangled attired. It's still awful, regardless.
But her fans will sop this up like a biscuit sops up gravy.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 09:17 PM
Simon must be waiting on his green card.
Posted by: r2cents | March 25, 2008 at 09:19 PM
Yeah, Pass the Biscuits to my Mom Jane... she loved the performance! Good Grief, is right! Kristy was totally "sucking up" for AMERICA'S vote!
Posted by: Carla | March 25, 2008 at 09:19 PM
Thanks Simon, you just gave her hope, and fed her fans fodder for dialing. Do you really want her signed to your label?
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 09:19 PM
Was David Cooks parents half Roswellian Alien. Maybe Area 51 does exist.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 09:19 PM
LOL Sparky. You made me snort and I'm here alone laughing.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:20 PM
Bassnote, Simon doesn't want to sign her, but he's probably hoping for her to blow him out of his socks.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:21 PM
That may have been the most manipulative performance I've ever seen on this show.
I'm ready for D. Cook to cleanse my palette after that.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 09:21 PM
Oh no, her pandering may save her for another week.
Posted by: Dede | March 25, 2008 at 09:21 PM
Oh, no, I'm laughing with you, Marissa. Good one, Sparky. I had to squint and look away.
Posted by: r2cents | March 25, 2008 at 09:22 PM
The longer she stays on Idol the more she gets paid by Hef.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 09:22 PM
OMG! Sparky! You are right! Holy X-Files, BAtman!
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:23 PM
At least David agrees that he has a massive skull.
Posted by: mrstreme | March 25, 2008 at 09:23 PM
This guy had the whole awkward stage for his whole life. Now I understnad the skullet.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 09:23 PM
Must be his dad that's the alien -- 'cause mom is Meredith Baxter (formerly Birney.)
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 09:24 PM
Beep da beep da beep beep beep. Well, that explains the hair. Head! Paper! Now! If he gets voted off, he'll be crying himself to sleep on his huge pillow!
Posted by: r2cents | March 25, 2008 at 09:24 PM
Can't get those gloves out of your head, can you Riss?? lol
Posted by: Carla | March 25, 2008 at 09:24 PM
He sounds like Live does MJ. But I like it.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 09:24 PM
Not just a cover rip off. I like it just for that.
Posted by: David-b | March 25, 2008 at 09:25 PM
Ryan said in David's intro that this was someone's version of Billie Jean. Did anyone catch that?
Posted by: mrstreme | March 25, 2008 at 09:25 PM
I do dig this dude ... him and his big-enormo-melon head.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:25 PM
I liked it!! It was different!
Posted by: Carla | March 25, 2008 at 09:25 PM
Nice change of pace. David knows how to grunge it up.
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 09:26 PM
I like David C too, Randy. But the worst thing that could happen for him would be to win this.
Posted by: Dede | March 25, 2008 at 09:26 PM
Michael jackson's going, "That song was familiar."
Posted by: Bassnote | March 25, 2008 at 09:27 PM
Half ET Half Skeletor but totally awesome.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 09:27 PM
Kazoo actually has the best chance to win this thing. He's the only one I can picture doing it for real. That was good, that Billie Jean thing.
Posted by: r2cents | March 25, 2008 at 09:27 PM
THAT! Was a hit. Shazam! (different super hero, Carla).
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:27 PM
Two words about David Cook - HOT, BABY!
Can you tell I liked it?
Posted by: Jan Wesner | March 25, 2008 at 09:29 PM
mrstreme, it's Chris Cornell's (Audioslave, Soundgarden) version of Billie Jean.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 09:29 PM
lol r2cents ... The Great Kazoo or Gazoo? Either way.. fun-ny!
Love 'Roo and Kazoo
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:29 PM
Yeah I know Riss!! LOL
Posted by: Carla | March 25, 2008 at 09:29 PM
For next week, why don't we keep three and send the rest home?
Posted by: r2cents | March 25, 2008 at 09:29 PM
I think Bob Marley Jackson is going to be singing under the Blue Light at Kmart after tomorrow.
Posted by: sparky | March 25, 2008 at 09:29 PM
Kimberly Locke? They are seriously fishing in a dead lake of talent for guests this year, eh?
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:31 PM
Thank you, Jane! It did sound very Soundgardenish, which is probably why I dug it.
Posted by: mrstreme | March 25, 2008 at 09:31 PM
So. Damn. Hot. Smokin'. Hot.
Words are failing me.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 09:31 PM
Dear God,
It's me, mrstreme. Please boot Ramiele off American Idol.
Thank you.
Posted by: mrstreme | March 25, 2008 at 09:33 PM
I'll be downloading that gem. In fact, I think I'll download Chris Cornell's version, as well. Chris, by the way, I find incredibly dirty sexy hot. Who's with me?
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:33 PM
Dede, you are exactly right -- the worst thing for David Cook would be to win this and be in indentured servitude to Clive and 19E.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 09:33 PM
I'm with ya, Jane! I plan to d/l too.
Posted by: mrstreme | March 25, 2008 at 09:34 PM
I'm with you, Miss Riss. Chris Cornell is a white hot sexy rock god.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 09:34 PM
...and his growling tone when he sings...and sort of slithers about while performing.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:35 PM
Jane, I think we share a wavelength. Hey, I've enjoyed finally jumping in tonight after lurking for some time!
Posted by: Dede | March 25, 2008 at 09:37 PM
Hey Riss -- go check your e-mail that's attached to imeem. I just sent you a prezzie...
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 09:38 PM
http://muzyka.onet.pl/_i/info/duze/c/chris_cornell1.jpg
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:39 PM
Dede -- you best not be a lurker anymore. You jumped in with flair and panache -- MWAH! You'll find that once you start the jibba-jabba here, it's hard to stop.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 09:40 PM
Sweet tunage, Jane. Muchas gracias. I think I need to change clothes now.
Now, that is how one covers a song.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:43 PM
See if this link works, kids. I'm all about sharing the wealth.
http://fatemusic.imeem.com/music/833qu2HU/chris_cornell_billie_jean/
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:45 PM
ha! Jane, that Roo shot is allllll I need. Thanks. ::snort::
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:51 PM
Well, I've been told I can throw a great snark, but I gotta ease in with these youngsters. Note that I didn't say what song I would cover tonight!
Posted by: Dede | March 25, 2008 at 09:55 PM
Dede, to quote Celine Dion, "age is just mathematiques"
We don't care how old you are. You got the snark goin' on!
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 09:57 PM
Riss, someday I'll remind you that you quoted Celine Dion.
Posted by: Dede | March 25, 2008 at 10:07 PM
This is the second time I've quoted that line. It cracks me up since she's married to Moses' 1st cousin Rene.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Good chat tonight, kids. Some new faces, some old faces, some vitriol from Sparky. Two months from now, we'll have the entire state of Rhode Island making jokes on here about Simon's moobs.
Spread the word and keep the dream alive, Pop Lifers.
Posted by: Sean Daly | March 25, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Sean, I'm hoping the 3 people who read my blog click the link to Snarkyland U.S.A.
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Dude. Ixnay on the oldway acefay comments.
"Regulars" or "barflies" or "denizens" are much better terms. My anti-aging potions and I thank you.
Posted by: jane | March 25, 2008 at 10:50 PM
I found a photo of the Great Gazoo. I'm too lazy to do the side by side schtick I would normally do.
here ya go:
http://www.lasvegasmercury.com/2004/MERC-Apr-29-Thu-2004/photos/guest.jpg
Posted by: Marissa | March 25, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Did Jessica have any bullet holes?
Posted by: Bob Croslin | March 26, 2008 at 01:44 AM