OT: Adam Lambert on Idol

[Triple S]

I only watched the show from the season with Melinda Doolittle.
And she was the only one who blew me away. I adored her version of "My Funny Valentine" - that low note she hit was pure beauty.
So I don't really know anything about the other guys you are all discussing.

Any suggestions of the best you tube clips to take a peek at, please?

Not mentioned in this thread, but my favorite, Michael Johns:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJQF6ChK5fY

[tammy]

Check this out...Adam in 'The Ten Commandments' - the production looks lackluster, even with Val Kilmer, but Adam sounds great: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvwcJUhI ... re=related

[SusieP]

Check this out...Adam in 'The Ten Commandments' - the production looks lackluster, even with Val Kilmer, but Adam sounds great: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvwcJUhI ... re=related

This is definitely his forte.

[SusieP]

Just checking them out - Clay Aiken I think has a great Cabaret/musical voice. I like his voice.
I think Chris Daughtry is obviously a rocker, but he's not my cup of tea.
Taylor Hicks - not impressed.
Ruben Studdard - I thought sounded pleasant. But he didn't move me.
Fantasia - not bad.
Kelly - I like.
Carrie - ok.
That's just me though.

Melinda I think is in a class of her own. And she should have won. I think her voice and vocal skill is streets ahead of the others.
But I guess she doesn't have the 'look' they want.
Such is life.
Then someone like Britney Spears is the one who gets the big success.No justice.

[brywool]

I only watched the show from the season with Melinda Doolittle.
And she was the only one who blew me away. I adored her version of "My Funny Valentine" - that low note she hit was pure beauty.
So I don't really know anything about the other guys you are all discussing.

Any suggestions of the best you tube clips to take a peek at, please?


Here's my favourite .........at 1.16/17/18 that low note! WOW!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dpb3vNsTd8

Melinda was awesome!

[SusieP]

I only watched the show from the season with Melinda Doolittle.
And she was the only one who blew me away. I adored her version of "My Funny Valentine" - that low note she hit was pure beauty.
So I don't really know anything about the other guys you are all discussing.

Any suggestions of the best you tube clips to take a peek at, please?


Here's my favourite .........at 1.16/17/18 that low note! WOW!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dpb3vNsTd8

Melinda was awesome!

Has she had any success or has she faded into obscurity?
No word about her over here, but that's no surprise.

[brywool]

I only watched the show from the season with Melinda Doolittle.
And she was the only one who blew me away. I adored her version of "My Funny Valentine" - that low note she hit was pure beauty.
So I don't really know anything about the other guys you are all discussing.

Any suggestions of the best you tube clips to take a peek at, please?


Here's my favourite .........at 1.16/17/18 that low note! WOW!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dpb3vNsTd8

Melinda was awesome!

Has she had any success or has she faded into obscurity?
No word about her over here, but that's no surprise.

Haven't heard a thing about her. She didn't fit the physical profile to be a star or something, but she was the best one on that show.

[SusieP]

I only watched the show from the season with Melinda Doolittle.
And she was the only one who blew me away. I adored her version of "My Funny Valentine" - that low note she hit was pure beauty.
So I don't really know anything about the other guys you are all discussing.

Any suggestions of the best you tube clips to take a peek at, please?


Here's my favourite .........at 1.16/17/18 that low note! WOW!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dpb3vNsTd8

Melinda was awesome!

Has she had any success or has she faded into obscurity?
No word about her over here, but that's no surprise.

Haven't heard a thing about her. She didn't fit the physical profile to be a star or something, but she was the best one on that show.

What about the one who beat her? The one who DID fit the physical profile but didn't sing so well?
Has she had any success?
Jordin Sparks. Nice girl, pleasant voice but not a singer in the class of Ms Doolittle IMO.

[Ftloperry]

I couldn't have agreed more with Simon's statements.

When Simon said "What the Hell was that?" I thought Simon was dead on....Adams performance last night has to be the worst in idol history. That was just bad on all levels.

Paula saying it was Kashmire Led Zeplin like...OMG is she on crack on what....what a wrong statement that was.

[tammy]

I thought what he did with his voice was pretty cool. Seemed to be able to do whatever he wanted with it. I wasn't wild about the song. I like that whole Middle Eastern/Zep/Beatles vibe, but I didn't think it worked with that song.

He did seem to have control where he wanted it to go...I couldn't help thinking of one of my fave songs by Jeff Buckley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siNsgbIWhAQ

[ProgRocker53]

Get the guy into musicals immediately.
I still think he has a great future in that field.

And I liked his version of Ring Of Fire.
Country is obviously not his genre so rather than make a fool of himself trying to sing a country song in the usual style, he twisted it and made it into a rock opera.
I love the guy.

And I adore that haircut.

I think musicals/Rock Opera would be his calling, too...but, I'd seriously buy his music if he did what he did on 'Ring of Fire'. I'm reminded of when Daughtry did his take on Johnny Cash and it was a wow moment!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VhxGshUdrY
Same with David Cook when he turned "Billie Jean" into his own. These guys know what works for them and put their own flavor to a song that takes it to another level. They stick to their convictions. I hope Adam does, too 'cuz if he lets the judges opinion sway him it will be diluted and boring.

David Cook didn't turn "Billie Jean" into his own. Chris Cornell turned "Billie Jean" into his own, and David Cook rolled with that version.

[WIX]

Guy makes me wish I was gay! fricking dude will win this season!

[BobbyinTN]

I thought Adam's version of "Ring Of Fire" was fuckin' genius. Growing up with country music as one of my main influences I love the traditional sounds, but I also love it when someone takes a chance and gives a song new flavor.

I think Adam is probably a little too "Broadway" for most people's taste, but you can't deny the guy can sing.

Danny Gooky is good, but there's a hundred out there like him.

The young girl Megan Joy is definitely unique and absolutely beautiful.

I don't know why all the fuss over the blind guy. He's mediocre at best.

And Lil Rounds blows me away.

However, my favorite on the show right now is the 16 year old girl, Allison Iraheta who I swear is the fuckin' reincarnation of Janis Joplin.

Oh, for those asking about Melinda Doolittle, she just put her first album out. I heard the first single and it is so cool, so old-school sounding that I loved it. I hope the rest of the CD is in the same style.

Here's the new single, "It's Your Love"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ESJEIFk ... re=related

[S2M]

I thought Adam's version of "Ring Of Fire" was fuckin' genius. Growing up with country music as one of my main influences I love the traditional sounds, but I also love it when someone takes a chance and gives a song new flavor.

I think Adam is probably a little too "Broadway" for most people's taste, but you can't deny the guy can sing.

Danny Gooky is good, but there's a hundred out there like him.

The young girl Megan Joy is definitely unique and absolutely beautiful.

I don't know why all the fuss over the blind guy. He's mediocre at best.

And Lil Rounds blows me away.

However, my favorite on the show right now is the 16 year old girl, Allison Iraheta who I swear is the fuckin' reincarnation of Janis Joplin.

Oh, for those asking about Melinda Doolittle, she just put her first album out. I heard the first single and it is so cool, so old-school sounding that I loved it. I hope the rest of the CD is in the same style.

Here's the new single, "It's Your Love"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ESJEIFk ... re=related

I'll say it again: Best talent AI has ever had....

[X factor]

I couldn't have agreed more with Simon's statements.

When Simon said "What the Hell was that?" I thought Simon was dead on....Adams performance last night has to be the worst in idol history. That was just bad on all levels.

Paula saying it was Kashmire Led Zeplin like...OMG is she on crack on what....what a wrong statement that was.

I thought it was tremendous. He took the song and made it his own. He was on pitch, and gave his usual strong performance. It was nowhere NEAR the worst Idol performance ever.

[X factor]

I thought Adam's version of "Ring Of Fire" was fuckin' genius. Growing up with country music as one of my main influences I love the traditional sounds, but I also love it when someone takes a chance and gives a song new flavor.

I think Adam is probably a little too "Broadway" for most people's taste, but you can't deny the guy can sing.

Danny Gooky is good, but there's a hundred out there like him.

The young girl Megan Joy is definitely unique and absolutely beautiful.

I don't know why all the fuss over the blind guy. He's mediocre at best.

And Lil Rounds blows me away.

However, my favorite on the show right now is the 16 year old girl, Allison Iraheta who I swear is the fuckin' reincarnation of Janis Joplin.

Oh, for those asking about Melinda Doolittle, she just put her first album out. I heard the first single and it is so cool, so old-school sounding that I loved it. I hope the rest of the CD is in the same style.

Here's the new single, "It's Your Love"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ESJEIFk ... re=related

Bobby, my TN brother, you are AGAIN right on the $!

However, even though he or Lil SHOULD win, they probably won't. This show's history is littered with instances where the best performer got the shaft. Bo Bice, Melinda Doolittle, Chris Daughtry, etc...

[BobbyinTN]

I thought Adam's version of "Ring Of Fire" was fuckin' genius. Growing up with country music as one of my main influences I love the traditional sounds, but I also love it when someone takes a chance and gives a song new flavor.

I think Adam is probably a little too "Broadway" for most people's taste, but you can't deny the guy can sing.

Danny Gooky is good, but there's a hundred out there like him.

The young girl Megan Joy is definitely unique and absolutely beautiful.

I don't know why all the fuss over the blind guy. He's mediocre at best.

And Lil Rounds blows me away.

However, my favorite on the show right now is the 16 year old girl, Allison Iraheta who I swear is the fuckin' reincarnation of Janis Joplin.

Oh, for those asking about Melinda Doolittle, she just put her first album out. I heard the first single and it is so cool, so old-school sounding that I loved it. I hope the rest of the CD is in the same style.

Here's the new single, "It's Your Love"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ESJEIFk ... re=related

Bobby, my TN brother, you are AGAIN right on the $!

However, even though he or Lil SHOULD win, they probably won't. This show's history is littered with instances where the best performer got the shaft. Bo Bice, Melinda Doolittle, Chris Daughtry, etc...

Thanks X. I think this is one of the best groups AI has had in a long time.

You enjoying this beautiful weather?

[X factor]

I thought Adam's version of "Ring Of Fire" was fuckin' genius. Growing up with country music as one of my main influences I love the traditional sounds, but I also love it when someone takes a chance and gives a song new flavor.

I think Adam is probably a little too "Broadway" for most people's taste, but you can't deny the guy can sing.

Danny Gooky is good, but there's a hundred out there like him.

The young girl Megan Joy is definitely unique and absolutely beautiful.

I don't know why all the fuss over the blind guy. He's mediocre at best.

And Lil Rounds blows me away.

However, my favorite on the show right now is the 16 year old girl, Allison Iraheta who I swear is the fuckin' reincarnation of Janis Joplin.

Oh, for those asking about Melinda Doolittle, she just put her first album out. I heard the first single and it is so cool, so old-school sounding that I loved it. I hope the rest of the CD is in the same style.

Here's the new single, "It's Your Love"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ESJEIFk ... re=related

Bobby, my TN brother, you are AGAIN right on the $!

However, even though he or Lil SHOULD win, they probably won't. This show's history is littered with instances where the best performer got the shaft. Bo Bice, Melinda Doolittle, Chris Daughtry, etc...

Thanks X. I think this is one of the best groups AI has had in a long time.

You enjoying this beautiful weather?

Yup- till the cold spell kicks in tomorrow !

[tammy]

Oh, good Adam didn't get booted off tonight - can't wait to see what he brings next week for Motown week! I like how Randy Jackson tonight said the same thing I did about the Jeff Buckley vibe. They really should have winners for both male & female 'cuz I do think Allison is somethin' special, too.

[stargzr210]

Oh, good Adam didn't get booted off tonight - can't wait to see what he brings next week for Motown week! I like how Randy Jackson tonight said the same thing I did about the Jeff Buckley vibe. They really should have winners for both male & female 'cuz I do think Allison is somethin' special, too.

i root for allison...got this feeling she'll be one of the last three standing..

[Vladan]

I couldn't have agreed more with Simon's statements.

When Simon said "What the Hell was that?" I thought Simon was dead on....Adams performance last night has to be the worst in idol history. That was just bad on all levels.

Paula saying it was Kashmire Led Zeplin like...OMG is she on crack on what....what a wrong statement that was.

The thing is, he's gay, and obviously that shouldn't matter, it's just not working in his favor as did for Mercury, Halford, and the rest, they were at least controlled and didn't go over board... and you know, he could win this competition, if toned down the theatrics, and started to sing properly, he could be excellent. however! it obviously didn't help that performance, he sang that like a fruit cake, WTF? that was horrible. He hasn't got a bad voice either, when he's actually singing, but that was so bad, that even Johnny Cash will be turning in his grave, lord of mighty. I told you, from the start, when it comes to voting - as a whole the general American public are simply idiots, just like the Australian general public, shit for brains.

Simon should be the only one there ALLOWED to speak!, the others have no idea.

[SusieP]

I thought Adam's version of "Ring Of Fire" was fuckin' genius. Growing up with country music as one of my main influences I love the traditional sounds, but I also love it when someone takes a chance and gives a song new flavor.

I think Adam is probably a little too "Broadway" for most people's taste, but you can't deny the guy can sing.

Danny Gooky is good, but there's a hundred out there like him.

The young girl Megan Joy is definitely unique and absolutely beautiful.

I don't know why all the fuss over the blind guy. He's mediocre at best.

And Lil Rounds blows me away.

However, my favorite on the show right now is the 16 year old girl, Allison Iraheta who I swear is the fuckin' reincarnation of Janis Joplin.

Oh, for those asking about Melinda Doolittle, she just put her first album out. I heard the first single and it is so cool, so old-school sounding that I loved it. I hope the rest of the CD is in the same style.

Here's the new single, "It's Your Love"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ESJEIFk ... re=related

Thanks for this link I will go and listen now.

Alison Iraheta is my favourite on this show. When she sang "Alone" she blew me away. Fabulous voice.

But I have this feeling Danny could be the winner. Don't know why.
I like Lill too.



EDIT - just listened to Melinda. Her voice is fantastic. Didnt care for the song though.

[Voyager]

I couldn't have agreed more with Simon's statements.

When Simon said "What the Hell was that?" I thought Simon was dead on....Adams performance last night has to be the worst in idol history. That was just bad on all levels.

Paula saying it was Kashmire Led Zeplin like...OMG is she on crack on what....what a wrong statement that was.

You must be tone deaf. Adam's vocals were spot on, and his performance definitely stood out as the best performance on Idol in a long time. He hit high notes that I haven't heard any other male vocalist on Idol hit before. He's the rocker of the show for sure.

I bet you like Sanjaya's vocals the best.



Good luck with that.

[Voyager]

... and you know, he could win this competition, if toned down the theatrics, and started to sing properly, he could be excellent. however! it obviously didn't help that performance, he sang that like a fruit cake...

Oh, I get it. It's the gay factor. I didn't think most of society was still stuck there, but I guess a few still are. Oh well... he will probably do well in spite of that.

What's wrong with theatrics - even gay ones? It worked for Freddie Mercury and Elton John (and even Steven Tyler, though he wasn't gay).

Rock and roll was meant to be over the top. The more gay theatrics, the better. Just ask Dennis DeYoung.

[tammy]

I couldn't have agreed more with Simon's statements.

When Simon said "What the Hell was that?" I thought Simon was dead on....Adams performance last night has to be the worst in idol history. That was just bad on all levels.

Paula saying it was Kashmire Led Zeplin like...OMG is she on crack on what....what a wrong statement that was.

The thing is, he's gay, and obviously that shouldn't matter, it's just not working in his favor as did for Mercury, Halford, and the rest, they were at least controlled and didn't go over board... and you know, he could win this competition, if toned down the theatrics, and started to sing properly, he could be excellent. however! it obviously didn't help that performance, he sang that like a fruit cake, WTF? that was horrible. He hasn't got a bad voice either, when he's actually singing, but that was so bad, that even Johnny Cash will be turning in his grave, lord of mighty. I told you, from the start, when it comes to voting - as a whole the general American public are simply idiots, just like the Australian general public, shit for brains.

Simon should be the only one there ALLOWED to speak!, the others have no idea.

Well, some like it and some don't - doesn't mean we are "idiots". Besides, when I think of Freddie Mercury (whom I love) I think of "over the top", "theatrical", ya know, ballet slippers, crazy outfit, black nail polish, humor (singing doesn't have to be all serious)...so why is everyone freaking out about this guy? It might not be everyone's cup of tea but he definitely has the pipes and is a risk taker, unlike the ones who want to play it safe & vanilla.
Here's some Freddie for the day - one of my faves: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFwOe0EPOJs

[Voyager]

It might not be everyone's cup of tea but he definitely has the pipes and is a risk taker, unlike the ones who want to play it safe & vanilla.

Exactly. Who wants to see the rest of them sing karaoke every week when you can watch this guy put on a rock show? I say send the rest of them home and give us a full hour concert by Adam. Maybe they could get Steve Perry and Elton John to come in and mentor him for some extra ratings, and PeeWee Herman could replace Ryan Seacrest.

[X factor]

I couldn't have agreed more with Simon's statements.

When Simon said "What the Hell was that?" I thought Simon was dead on....Adams performance last night has to be the worst in idol history. That was just bad on all levels.

Paula saying it was Kashmire Led Zeplin like...OMG is she on crack on what....what a wrong statement that was.

You must be tone deaf. Adam's vocals were spot on, and his performance definitely stood out as the best performance on Idol in a long time. He hit high notes that I haven't heard any other male vocalist on Idol hit before. He's the rocker of the show for sure.

I bet you like Sanjaya's vocals the best.



Good luck with that.

Agreed. Adam is the shit.

And I mean that in a good way!

[Arkansas]

I thought Adam's version of "Ring Of Fire" was fuckin' genius. Growing up with country music as one of my main influences I love the traditional sounds, but I also love it when someone takes a chance and gives a song new flavor.

It was actually a cover of Jeff Buckley's cover, no?
Btw, JB died in Tenn...drowned in the river @ Memphis, I think.

Always liked this version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i2ESgR0FUM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96x_FiQI ... re=related


later~

[Deacon]

I couldn't have agreed more with Simon's statements.

When Simon said "What the Hell was that?" I thought Simon was dead on....Adams performance last night has to be the worst in idol history. That was just bad on all levels.

Paula saying it was Kashmire Led Zeplin like...OMG is she on crack on what....what a wrong statement that was.

You must be tone deaf. Adam's vocals were spot on, and his performance definitely stood out as the best performance on Idol in a long time. He hit high notes that I haven't heard any other male vocalist on Idol hit before. He's the rocker of the show for sure.

I bet you like Sanjaya's vocals the best.



Good luck with that.

Aside from that jesting strawman, I disagree with you.

Yes, Adam took a shitload of risks and I'm glad he did. Nevertheless, I felt that he was pitchy when not within his falsetto range. Not to mention the song that he played, as well as the somber mood that it portrayed, didn't match the vocals that were given.

Of course, that is my opinion, though.

[Voyager]

Of course, that is my opinion, though.

That's what the Internet is here for. Have a voice!