28 January 2007
Music video: Daughtry - It's Not Over
What a fantastic song... watch the music video for "It's Not Over" by Daughtry:
Lyrics if you want to sing along!
I was blown away
What could I say
It all seemed to make sence.
Your takin away everything
And I can't do without.
I try to see the good in life.
The good things in life are hard to find.
We're blowin away, blownin away
Can we make this something good?
Well I'll try to do to it right this time around
It's not over,
Try to do it right this time around
It's not over
But a part of me is dead and in the ground.
This love is killin me
But your the only one
It's not over.
I've taken all I can take
And I cannot wait
We're wastin too much time
Bein strong, holdin on
Can't let it bring us down
My life with you means everything
So I won't give up that easily
Blowin away blowin away
Can make this something good?
Cause it's all misunderstood?
Well I'll try to do to it right this time around
It's not over,
Try to do it right this time around
It's not over
But a part of me is dead and in the ground.
This love is killin me
But your the only one
It's not over.
You can't let this get away
Let it out, let it out
Don't get caught up in yourself
Let it out.
Let's start over
Well try to do to it right this time around
Its not over
But a part of me is dead and in the ground.
This love is killin me
But your the only one
It's not over.
Lets start over
Its not over
This love is killin me
But your the only one
It's not over
Lyrics if you want to sing along!
I was blown away
What could I say
It all seemed to make sence.
Your takin away everything
And I can't do without.
I try to see the good in life.
The good things in life are hard to find.
We're blowin away, blownin away
Can we make this something good?
Well I'll try to do to it right this time around
It's not over,
Try to do it right this time around
It's not over
But a part of me is dead and in the ground.
This love is killin me
But your the only one
It's not over.
I've taken all I can take
And I cannot wait
We're wastin too much time
Bein strong, holdin on
Can't let it bring us down
My life with you means everything
So I won't give up that easily
Blowin away blowin away
Can make this something good?
Cause it's all misunderstood?
Well I'll try to do to it right this time around
It's not over,
Try to do it right this time around
It's not over
But a part of me is dead and in the ground.
This love is killin me
But your the only one
It's not over.
You can't let this get away
Let it out, let it out
Don't get caught up in yourself
Let it out.
Let's start over
Well try to do to it right this time around
Its not over
But a part of me is dead and in the ground.
This love is killin me
But your the only one
It's not over.
Lets start over
Its not over
This love is killin me
But your the only one
It's not over
Karoake "Revolution Presents: American Idol" video game
So you weren't able to make it out to the American Idol auditions last year and now that the new season is on, you're kicking yourself. You know you are just as good as some of the people they've already let through.Now there's a way for you to find out how you would do as an American Idol contestant.
All you need is a Playstation 2 and "Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol" by Konami, the video game.
You'll be judged by "rough representations" of Randy and Simon, and "Laura," who for whatever reason, is filling in for Paula Abdul for the game. In fact, there's no reference to Paula Abdul in the game at all. Interesting...
You pick an avatar to sing your song, and you can even import a photo of your face into the game and have it placed onto the avatar's body. There's a headset microphone included so you do actually sing.
You can only choose from 40 songs, but having Simon berate you personally is an experience you just can't put a price on.
More info: http://www.konami.com/Konami/ctl3810/cp20110/si1743984/cl1/karaoke_revolution_presents_american_idol_with_microphone
'Daughtry' #1 album on Billboard
2006 American Idol finalist Chris Daughtry and his band "Daughtry" broke a record as the first Idol finalist not to finish in the top two to have a #1 album on the Billboard 200.Yes, that's #1. Daughtry's self-titled album has experienced a surge in sales this past week, mostly driven by the hot first single, "It's Not Over."
In the digital world, Daughtry is also a smash success with the album being the top digital download for the second consecutive week.
Good for Chris and a reminder that even just being on Idol can launch your career, whether you win or not.
25 January 2007
Idol YouTube video wreckage
Isadora "Julie!" wants to know where you're sleeping tonight, 'cause she's Lady Marmalade!
The over-dramatic Ashanti Johnson turned her rejection into an episode of Days of Our Lives:
And finally, someone who can actually sing, Jody Steinberg's audition video:
The over-dramatic Ashanti Johnson turned her rejection into an episode of Days of Our Lives:
And finally, someone who can actually sing, Jody Steinberg's audition video:
24 January 2007
Reflections on New York auditions
Well with the Memphis auditions turning out to be relatively normal (compared to last week's), New York was anything but.Paula, Simon, Randy plus guest judge and legendary songwriter,Carol Bayer Sager sent 35 lucky people to Hollywood tonight, but not without some truly bizarre and disturbing auditions.
What was with everyone in New York being so overdramatic?! The soap opera 'Days Of Our Lives' thing with "Ashanti" was priceless, who just couldn't take no for an answer and was begging the judges to let her stay without them getting a word in edge wise.
Are they twins or just BFFs?.. from New Jersey came two girls *so* into themselves, but thankfully could actually sing too. Amanda Coluccio and her BFF Antonella Barba both made it through to Hollywood, with the big irony being that the judges thought Antonella was better than Amanda. Amanda has taken professional lessons; Antonella has not.
There was also the VERY emotional Kia Thornton who despite being named after a Korean car company, belted out an Aretha Franklin song with almost as much grace and panache as the diva herself. Kia couldn't stop bawling her eyes out though when the judges told her she was going to Hollywood. Hard not to be anything but thrilled for her.
On Day Two, after an overall dismal Day One, expectations were running high for the first contestant who walked through the door. Jenry Bejarano (yes, that's Jenry NOT Henry) didn't disappoint. The extremely good looking guy delivered a beautiful rendition of "I'd Give Anything To Fall In Love." Paula practically melted into a puddle in her chair.
Day Two of the New York auditions also kicked off without Simon; he was late for the first half of the morning. We later found out (through a rejected contestant's freak out on camera) that the crew were out drinking until 3 a.m. the night before. Tsk tsk Simon.
Who could forget the girl who was horrendously bad and off-key, trying desperately to convince the judges that you don't need to be a singer to be an American Idol? I thought the best part was when they told her to look at the wall behind her and pointed out all the past American Idols, ALL AMAZING SINGERS. *snap,* now go away.
Canadian-born American Idol-crasher Jory Steinberg was a surprise. At first when she started bragging about all the time she spent meeting the Queen, the Prime Minister, blah blah blah, I was thinking here we go again. But she actualy turned out to be one of the best of the day with her peformance of Tina Arena's "Chains." Jody was born in Ottawa, Ontario but now lives in Santa Monica CA.
Simon Cowell met his mirror image at the auditions too.. a guy who looked just like him, and apparently also George Michael, as he wouldn't shut up about. Oh, and he's a BIG Kelly Clarkson fan. Every season, why does an extremely, obviously gay man sing "Because of You" by Kelly Clarkson in a woman's voice??? I swear it's a conspiracy or something.
Rachel Zevita walked onto the audition floor with three voices and seemingly, three different personalities. Lucky for her, they were all pretty good, and the Opera singer was sent to Hollywood.
Virigina boy and Justin Timberlake lookalike/wannabe Chris Richardson was VERY good, with Simon predicting" "You could surprise us in the next rounds." Great voice and a great look. Imagine him and Timberlake going head to head on the charts!
Finally there was Nicholas Pedro, who you probably recognized from last season of Idol. You see, last year he MADE it to Hollywood -- and then dropped out!!! He couldn't remember the words to "Buttercup" during the group trials, so he dropped out of the competition and regretted it ever since. Lucky for Nicholas, his voice is still golden and he was sent back to Hollywood this year. Definitely one to watch.
And that folks was tonight's New York audition show. Next week, Birmingham, Alabama!
Memphis roundup; Tonight: New York
Last night's Memphis audition show sent 22 contestants through to Hollywood... and that's more than the much larger cities of Minneapolis and Seattle.
Contestant Paul Stacy missed the birth of his child to be at the Memphis auditions. After his rendition of "My Girl," the judges weren't completely sold on him but sent him through to Hollywood anyways.
The nervous Melissa Dolittle wowed the judges with her rendition of "For Once In My Life," sending her to Hollywood. Randy and Simon both say she's one of the best singers on the show.
Sean Michel, with the "Fidel Castro" beard sings the Johnny Cash song, "God's Gonna Cut You Down." It's soulful, if not deep enough.. Simon, Paula and Randy all say yes.
Dani McCulloch busts out with Aretha Franklin. Randy isn't blown away, but Simon says he likes the "blues" part of her voice. Paula agrees and she is sent through.
Sundance Head (yes, that's his real name) is the son of 60s singer Roy Head (who had a #1 single in 1965) blows the judges away with his rendition of "Stormy Monday." He gets a full yes from the judges and Simon predicts he will make the finals.
Now let's relive the Memphis auditions with this fun musical montage, shall we?
Contestant Paul Stacy missed the birth of his child to be at the Memphis auditions. After his rendition of "My Girl," the judges weren't completely sold on him but sent him through to Hollywood anyways.
The nervous Melissa Dolittle wowed the judges with her rendition of "For Once In My Life," sending her to Hollywood. Randy and Simon both say she's one of the best singers on the show.
Sean Michel, with the "Fidel Castro" beard sings the Johnny Cash song, "God's Gonna Cut You Down." It's soulful, if not deep enough.. Simon, Paula and Randy all say yes.
Dani McCulloch busts out with Aretha Franklin. Randy isn't blown away, but Simon says he likes the "blues" part of her voice. Paula agrees and she is sent through.
Sundance Head (yes, that's his real name) is the son of 60s singer Roy Head (who had a #1 single in 1965) blows the judges away with his rendition of "Stormy Monday." He gets a full yes from the judges and Simon predicts he will make the finals.
Now let's relive the Memphis auditions with this fun musical montage, shall we?
23 January 2007
Idol hits Memphis tonight
Tonight's two hour episode begins at 8/7pm CT on FOX in the U.S. and CTV in Canada.
Tomorrow: New York!
Simon vs. Bush Baby controversy continues
Simon Cowell is not stepping down from his rough criticism of last week's Idol contestants, especially in Seattle, where he called one of them a "bush baby" because of his beady eyes.
Entertainment Weekly columnist Michael Slezak wrote: "The American Idol auditions in Seattle sometimes crossed the line into outright cruelty."
Talk show host Rosie O'Donnell also slammed Simon for his "bush baby" comment publicly on the View.
But Simon is adamant that potential contestants know what they're getting themselves into and shouldn't take the judges off the cuff remarks too seriously.
Except more "remarks" tonight!
