Dana’s Avenue

Okay, I’m a die hard Bon Jovi fan.  I’ve loved them from the beginning.  They’re the best band ever.  For Blake to take one of the most popular of their songs and totally switch it up… I was nervous for him…  But it was AWESOME!!  Of all their songs, that one was tired and just begging to be remixed - and who better to do it but Blake?  He was over the top GREAT.  If he continues to do that he’s my American Idol!!  Wow.

That’s what I’m talking about.  Bon Jovi on American Idol.  Now everything’s lookin’ up…

I haven’t been posting about American Idol because I quickly lost interest.  That never happens.  I’ve watched it all since the first season.  But this year is different.  It’s just not nearly as good.  They’re actually getting some good talent - some current talent - on there but other than that… *yawn*  

But nonetheless, here are my thoughts…

I’m glad Haley’s gone.  She should have never made it to the top 12.  Phil’s next to go I hope.  Melinda is good but I was listening to her tonight realizing I would never buy one of her CD’s…for whatever reason… 

Enough negative.

Jonathan really likes Blake and out of a bad crop of guys this year (oops, that was negative…) I like him the best.

But I’d have to say right now my absolute favorite is Jordan (is it Jordan or Jordin?  anyway…)  She’s a great singer, fun personality, and she’s only 17!  (Sorry if you’re tired of hearing that.) 

So if I were to be into this whole thing I’d be voting for Jordan/Jordin… if I voted… but I don’t… 

And that’s as excited as I can get about AI this year…

FAVORITE CONTESTANT OF THE SEASON SO FAR:

The guy from Greenville, SC who has curly hair and a great sense of humor.  LOVE HIM.  He’s hilarious - and sang well too!

Other Contestants:

The young, blonde girl from Reidsville, NC.  Gotta pull for the hometown girl.  She’s an okay singer.  Her life sounds SO much like a country-western song.

Moments:

The exchange between Brandy, Simon and Randy.  That was so funny!  “Call me.”  Ha ha…

I’m just ready for the auditions to be over.  Let’s get this show on the road…

I don’t know where they’re showing American Idol auditions from tonight.  I haven’t seen the previews.  But it’s 7:56 and I’m getting ready to tune in.  Here we go…

Ah.  New York.

Contestants that I like:

- Although I don’t advocate telling your parents you’re at your friend’s house in Ohio and instead going to New York to audition for American Idol (on National TV) and then calling your parents out (on National TV), I liked that girl and hope she does well.

- The 16-year old African-American guy adopted by the Bolivian family.  It was cute to see him and his mom together.  Aww…

- Nicholas - the guy who bowed out during group rounds last year and had enough drive and humility to come back this year.  He may be my absolute favorite right now!!

Other Moments:

- Okay, the best friends.  Gag me. 

- I don’t like the Queen of England girl.  Ugh.  Too haughty.

There were A LOT of good people we didn’t get to see.  I wish the balance between the good and bad was a little more even.  But, we should be at least half way through auditions.  I’m ready for the Hollywood rounds to begin!

What stood out to you on tonight’s show?  Who are your favorites?

We successfully taped our show.  Hooray!  Here we go… 

Favorite contestants from tonight’s American Idol:

Sundance Head (can you believe that’s his name?) who sang the blues

Danny the blonde girl with the blues-y voice

I hope the lack of confidence girl blossoms during the show

New Daddy (he put his baby before AI - oh yeah!)

Too many favorite and funny moments to mention.  Anything stand out to you?

Oh I just remembered one.  What did that one guy pull out of his pants?  Gross!

American Idol is set in Memphis tonight.  You’d think they’d find talent there and by the previews it looks like they do.  I’m relieved.  Too much of the ‘bad’ wears me out.  At some points I laugh but at others I cringe. 

The people who go all out, knowing they’re terrible, just to get their 15 minues (or seconds) of fame are ridiculous. 

The ones who really think they’re good and aren’t sometimes make me feel sorry for them.  Although sometimes it is sort of funny, especially if they walk off saying “You haven’t seen the last of me.  Simon doesn’t know what he’s talking about.  When’s the last time he made a hit record?  I don’t care what he thinks.”  Thirty seconds before they cared a lot about what he thought - and he’s not auditioning.  Puleeze…  But if the person walks off crying, I’m toast. 

During the auditions it’s really the good ones I’m looking for.  I want to start pulling for people NOW.  I’m really ready for this part to be over so I can listen to them sing, hear what the judges say (Randy doesn’t change it up much, Paula loves everyone - or used to, and I usually agree with Simon - in principle), and cast my vote.  Yes.  I vote.  At first I didn’t.  But then the shoo-in contestant would get kicked off and I really think it’s because EVERYBODY thought EVERYBODY ELSE was voting for them so THEY didn’t.  Remember Tamyra Gray on the first season?  She should have won the whole thing.  She was fantastic.  But she got voted off early causing major AI drama. 

But tonight I won’t be able to watch AI right away.  We have a church event to go to.  (On AI night of all times!!)  So we’re going to tape it.  Like on a VCR.  Gulp.  Pray for us to set it right and for it to record and for the President’s State of the Union address not to interrupt it.  (Okay, don’t really pray for any of that.)  Since tonight has tons of talent, per the previews, I hope I don’t miss it!  But if I do, you’ll catch me up to speed.  Right? 

Favorite Quotes:

Simon, “I’m not being rude, but…”

Simon, “What makes you unique?”  Software Engineer from Salt Lake City area, “I don’t have a good answer for that but I just like to think I’m a lot different from anyone else.” 

Venezuelan from L.A., “Simon’s over it.  He’s had a bad day.”

Simon, when told he should give a bad contestant singing lessons, “It would be like coaching a one-legged man to win the 100-meter sprint.”

What I thought was fake:

Come on.  This can’t be for real.  Can it?

Favorite contestants from Seattle:

Indian siblings

Venezuelan from L.A.

16-year old girl who sang a Celine Dion song

Favorite Moments:

When the good singers are belting it out with all their hearts and Simon is staring off into space.

Kenneth and Jonathan.  Start to finish.  Too funny.

Okay, you know I have to break away from the norm and post an American Idol series.  Because this stuff is important.  Well.  At least it’s entertaining. 

From Minneapolis:

Quotable Quotes:  (all happen to be from Simon)

“That is absolutely categorized under pointless.”

“Even the juggling was pathetic.”

“Look at the bright side.  At least now you know you won’t ever be a singer.  You can move on.”

Favorite contestants so far:

Shakira girl

crack baby girl

16 year old boy who cried and when talking to his mom said, ’she’s proud of me’

There were other good ones too but those few stuck out the most to me.  How about you?  Thoughts?  Opinions?  Favorite contestants?  Favorite moments?