Idol Fever

I do remember the disco era. It was short-lived; but a lot of memories! And let me start by saying -- If you don’t remember the late 70’s, then you won’t understand much of this blog...

I was all set for a “Boogie Wonderland” but not one of the performances “Turned the Beat Around” enough to “Ring My Bell”. That said, I do believe that this season has the most talent in these last 7 contestants than ever before.

Poor Lil. She came out looking like Donna Summer, sang Chaka Khan’s ‘I’m Every Woman’, went down in flames like a “Disco Inferno” and most likely this is her “Last Dance”.

Next was Kris, who chose to sing Donna Summer’s ‘She Works Hard for the Money’? I was a little nervous but then he sang and I loved it! No disco vibe from this song but I loved it! It’s also scary when I agree with Paula: No – not about shopping at the women’s store... but that this arrangement did have a Santana feel to it. I think Kris has been an underdog all along and will be a “Shining Star” to make it to the final 3.

Yes Danny, I remember September. Good performance, but not his best. It’s like he has me on a “Love Roller Coaster”; one week he is awesome and the next week he is good. He never has a bad performance, but not always “The Way I Like It (uh huh, uh huh)”

Allison’s performance of “Hot Stuff” was great...but in my opinion, also very predictable. She has a voice! She can sing! But she never “Rocks the Boat, baby”. And by that I mean it’s the same thing every week. She nails the performances, but I’m tired of them. I’m thinking if Allison doesn’t put a little something different into her performances in the next two weeks; then come time for the Top 3...it won’t be “Ladies Night” it will be “Raining Men”! And one other thing about Allison – how come the judges never tell her to stop trying to be older than her 16-17 year old age? The song choice last week was pretty provocative, and so were her dance moves this week (did you notice the camera stays on her face or far away?)

Not my favorite performance from Adam. I don’t like the Elvis look (or was he trying for John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever?) I didn’t like the arrangement, I didn’t like the performance that much either. But Adam is flawless. I have never known another season of Idol to have a contestant like Adam Lambert. He is original; has an amazing voice and stage presence. He can definitely sing “I Will Survive” right into the Finals.

Matt sang “Staying Alive” (was that because he was saved from elimination last week?). I like Matt, he’s got soul. He definitely put his own spin on that song and can “Play That Funky Music”, but he just might be carrying his “Dancing Shoes” home. Matt Giraud fans, just “How Deep Is Your Love”? If it’s not deep enough, we may be “Right Back Where We Started From”. We will know tonight.

What is with the pink shirt Anoop? And the facial hair? If you want to change your look then have those eyebrows thinned! I had high hopes for Disco week for you...I just you knew you would “Shake Your Groove Thing” and “Make Me Feel Like Dancing”, but you left your “Boogie Shoes” at home and tried another ballad and not a good one at that. I have a feeling that you and Matt will be “Kung Fu Fighting” with Lil in the bottom 3 tonight.
I have to give props to the producers tonight...you kept things on track. There was still too much “Jive Talkin” from the judges and Ryan but the show actually ended on time. Paula still thinks she is the “Dancing Queen” and is on her feet dancing with every performance. But Paula, what was that diatribe you gave Kris? (Women shop in the men’s store, but not very many men shop in the women’s store. ) Paula, your words “Spin Me Round”. Do you have a “Love Hangover”

Simon just sits there with that “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” look on his face, but you call it like it is and you don’t sugarcoat any of it. Kara, they brought you on the show to “Turn the Beat Around”, but you’ve got a “Heart of Glass”. Randy, you keep it real; Dude, you’re our “Boogie Man”! I think next season we can keep the 4th judge, just cut out a lot of the chit-chat and bickering, separate Paula and Simon on opposite ends of the table...come on guys, “We Are Family”

Ok...I’m done with my Disco Lingo...now I’m “Ready for the 80’s”!