Category: There’s a song in the air

Let’s cut to the chase, shall we? The Good:              The Bad: Okay, so she wasn’t BAD, but I did NOT like her rendition of “Proud Mary”, and she is becoming more and more arrogant each week…thinking she can pull off these big songs, and even imitating Tina Turner’s dancing!  No, no,… Continue reading American Idol: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

Last night we honored a man known for many things:enduring songs that defined an era… songwriting that captured our hearts… and keeping polyester pants and sequined shirts in the American consciousness. Paula, however, went to new heights with her amazing analysis of Jason Castro. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGUyLet19ak[/youtube] She can sing, she can dance, AND she can foretell… Continue reading AI Predictions: Neil Diamond

Or, in other words, the night of “Phantom of the Opera.” I loved this show.  I have been looking forward to ever since last week’s results show.  And though a strange choice of mentor for a self-proclaimed “pop” show, I thought it was a smart move, considering the Idol finalists who’ve had great success on… Continue reading AI Predictions: The music of Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber

It was a night of contradictions. Obviously the producers don’t listen to the judges. For seven seasons, we’ve had it beaten through our heads by our three favorite Coke-cup wielding music-industry experts that there are certain undeniable, indisputable, irrefutable, unwritten “rules” regarding creating a performance that will WOW the masses: 1) be unique, yet true… Continue reading AI Predictions: Mariah Carey

Yep, last night it was Dolly Parton’s turn to be spotlighted as an American Idol Icon/Mentor.  An unusual choice, as her style of music is generally considered more Country/Western and not as much Pop – but I do recognize that several of her songs made it onto the pop charts and she is one of… Continue reading AI Predictions: Hooray for “Dolly”-wood

Last night was the annual “year of your birth song” night. I’m always amazed by the song choice on this night…I’d love to see a copy of the selected song lists the contestants can choose from. Based on last night’s DWTS results, I am still batting an even .500 – great odds for baseball, notsomuch… Continue reading AI Predictions: Counting ’em down to #1

Last week was the John Lennon/Paul McCartney Songbook when most everyone sang Beatles songs.  And though not a huge fan of Beatles music (yes, I know, pure sacrilege – but I’m not a huge fan of 60’s music in general, so there) I thought it was a rockin’ week with great performances, great updates of… Continue reading AI Predictions: From 11 to 10

Last night we were treated to a tribute to the Beatles. Though the promos had it being the unveiling or release of the John Lennon/Paul McCartney songbook, most of what was sung was originally recorded by the Beatles. Good music, though I must admit to being let down a little by the hype played to… Continue reading AI Predictions: From 12 to 11

Last night it was all about the 80’s.  Techno pop, punk rock, heavy metal, and the end of disco.  Does it get any better than that?  I don’t think so.  The 80’s ruled as far as I’m concerned…if only because I recognize the songs and can remember most of the words.  Geez, that makes me… Continue reading AI Predictions: The Final 12