tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post4874748107018859258..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: AMERICAN IDOL -- Elvis WeekBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-57239985289684830382010-04-16T12:28:59.535-07:002010-04-16T12:28:59.535-07:00Once again, your review is right on the money. Tha...Once again, your review is right on the money. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-5117933680944240902010-04-14T19:09:16.535-07:002010-04-14T19:09:16.535-07:00I know this much is true.
I have picked all the A...I know this much is true.<br /><br />I have picked all the American Idol eliminees this season except for Michael, who was saved.<br /><br />I love Crystal.<br /><br />That's all I need.Dave Mackeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454782108761662940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-81541471725864350912010-04-14T17:14:18.371-07:002010-04-14T17:14:18.371-07:00Ignor those dopes. Watch Yitzak rock...
http://w...Ignor those dopes. Watch Yitzak rock...<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkmFgQ9fM94&feature=related<br /><br />Deedle, deedle, deedle...Barefoot Billy Alohahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04586870309250699505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-33667391935081222942010-04-14T12:47:54.945-07:002010-04-14T12:47:54.945-07:00A very thought provoking and analytical post. Barr...A very thought provoking and analytical post. Barring anymore surprises, Andrew is the one to go tonight. He tries really hard but he now seems totally out of his depth.Pierrehttp://pierresmusicnotes.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-70413009311400549812010-04-14T12:08:02.009-07:002010-04-14T12:08:02.009-07:00Having given up viewing Idol this year and regaini...Having given up viewing Idol this year and regaining three hours of my life every week (and instead relying on your entertaining updates and the acerbic reviews on ew.com) I agree that the show is not what it used to be. Maybe it’s just a simple case of been there done that?<br /><br />It had become excruciating to sit through so many sub-par performances and to listen to the judges’ repetitive remarks. And why are four judges necessary? (I am an Ellen fan but inviting her to be a judge was a better idea than an actuality.)<br /><br />Two contestants are getting bounced tonight? They should do that every week and put this patient out of its misery.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793632961950778791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-86030118411480978442010-04-14T10:39:06.302-07:002010-04-14T10:39:06.302-07:00I've always wondered why the Elvis album, &quo...I've always wondered why the Elvis album, "From Memphis to Israel" didn't sell too many copies. I thought Presley's versions of "Hava Nagila", "Dayenu", and "Dreidel, Dreidel" were a bit goyish...oy!Jeffrey Leonardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-69846705221516573912010-04-14T10:00:36.088-07:002010-04-14T10:00:36.088-07:00Hey, Matt. Apparently Elvis acted as the Shabbas G...Hey, Matt. Apparently Elvis acted as the Shabbas Goy for the cantor's family, and that must be one of the most offbeat tidbits from an already convoluted career.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-57154166759032225092010-04-14T09:55:05.547-07:002010-04-14T09:55:05.547-07:00You mentioned Klezmer, which reminds me of one of ...You mentioned Klezmer, which reminds me of one of the few interesting bits in Albert Goldman's otherwise hateful biography of Elvis Presley--namely that when he lived in a small apartment complex in Memphis, one of his neighbors was a local Cantor (did I spell that right?) who often played his records of Jewish sacred music. Goldman wondered if that might have also been on of the influences (however minor), on Presley's singing style.Matt Pattonhttp://mpatton1962.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-29003477773234500352010-04-14T09:15:02.091-07:002010-04-14T09:15:02.091-07:00Remember when Elvis was on Idol and sang with Celi...Remember when Elvis was on Idol and sang with Celine Dion? That was some epic stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-45843879959095278972010-04-14T08:37:19.558-07:002010-04-14T08:37:19.558-07:00What's next? An Al Jolson week? A Stephen Fos...What's next? An Al Jolson week? A Stephen Foster week? Do the producers and judges really expect eighteen year olds to care about or to make current songs written and recorded when their grandparents were kids?Kevin Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-11155437509126855282010-04-14T08:24:38.841-07:002010-04-14T08:24:38.841-07:00Although I'm sure it will soldier on for years...Although I'm sure it will soldier on for years in some form or another, it feels to me like "Idol" has already run its course. Unlike in years past, now I find myself just thinking "get ON with it!" when I watch it. I don't know if it's the quality of the contestants or just that the whole thing feels way too familiar, but the thrill is gone. <br /><br />It's also painfully apparent that the judges don't give a damn about the show, and if they disrespect their own product so will the audience. Simon looks like he'd rather be anywhere else most of the time, but he's a lightning rod and when he's gone the show will have lost its most distinctive voice. <br /><br />The remaining judges will have a hard time carrying the show on their own. I don't have the problem that others seem to have with Kara, nor do I think she's a sparkling wit. I'm still not sure what Ellen is doing there, as she lacks a musical background. Maybe Randy Jackson could work some English classes into his schedule - I'm sick to death of all the "yo yo yo listen up dawg" shit. It makes him sound so stupid. <br /><br />My prediction for this year: whoever wins will release an album and and will be dropped by their record label within a year due to lackluster sales. Big Mike will have a singing career because - let's face it - he's not terribly original but is a talented singer. Bowersox will do just fine - we'll be seeing her on "Austin City Limits" one of these days. <br /><br />High School Musical Boy and Blue Suede Pee Wee will be forgotten before the finale's closing credits end. Andrew Garcia... forget about it. Little Katie would need a slutty, Britney-style makeover in order to become a viable performer. She doesn't seem crazy or reckless enough to sell it, though. Casey may become a grade Z demi-celeb and appear on a reality show or VH-1 special... or not.<br /><br />It would be great to see Siobhan succeed - she's certainly talented and I find her quirkiness endearing - but it feels like she's just a year or two short of being ready for the big leagues. Much as I like her, I can't see her breaking out the way Carrie Underwood did.Ianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16688301329863871296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1396108553074866842010-04-14T08:19:45.507-07:002010-04-14T08:19:45.507-07:00I refuse to vote for any contestant who holds up t...I refuse to vote for any contestant who holds up their fingers showing their number. This is getting old. It's like the stupid DWTS has-beens who make a fake phone out of their thumb and little finger and mouth "call me." I can't vote for you if you resort to begging me to. How about you sing better?Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01903304074342225627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-2116143897888519912010-04-14T07:57:01.784-07:002010-04-14T07:57:01.784-07:00What is the average age of these contestants? 20?...What is the average age of these contestants? 20? 21?... Even at that age, Elvis Presley had more talent, maturity and grasp of a song than any of these people do...<br /><br />And you're right Ken, about the judges criticizing them for not making their selections sound current... Besides their inability to perform the genres of the last few weeks, what are they supposed to do with songs that are all nearly 50 years old? Try and make them sound hip-hop? .. I'll bet poor Elvis is already jelly-rolling over in his massive reinforced burial vault...Tom Quigleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959628996361620134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-71765658555213804462010-04-14T07:45:39.281-07:002010-04-14T07:45:39.281-07:00And where was "Viva Las Vegas" (since th...And where was "Viva Las Vegas" (since that's where every one of these folks is headed)? Maybe they're saving that for the Brady Bunch group song tonight.Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09657326965491389493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-77409815766344594562010-04-14T06:54:34.307-07:002010-04-14T06:54:34.307-07:00Any "Elvis Week" without Blue Christmas ...Any "Elvis Week" without Blue Christmas is an absolute sham.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459113176669153075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-68351326445952901722010-04-14T04:35:27.797-07:002010-04-14T04:35:27.797-07:00WTF is the deal with Kara? At some point, coming b...WTF is the deal with Kara? At some point, coming back from commercial, she will be crawling out from under the judges table in front of Simon.<br /><br />I actually thought Shebond and Katie were the best performers of the night. And I liked Bristol Sourcocks.<br /><br />Sorry, if I spelled any names wrong.Tom Clendening - General Manager, KSER Foundationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02060796626687186682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-42396809166411644482010-04-14T03:06:22.608-07:002010-04-14T03:06:22.608-07:00I was going to say 'didn't they have the c...I was going to say 'didn't they have the cast of GLEE last year as well?', but then I realised, it was actually on Australian Idol, earlier this year. The station that carried it took the high road soon after. It's been axed.<br /><br />Another weird thing I noticed this year, was for the radio advertisement for the show WICKED, they were using the version of whatever song the cute but ugly girl on GLEE sang and not a selection from the cast of WICKED, Australian or U.S. version.<br /><br />Is GLEE the new yardstick by which all other music must now be judged? I like the show, granted, but if that's the case, music is in big trouble.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com