Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Idol Recap

My thoughts on the most memborable moments from the American Idol finale...

Most surreal: David Hasselhof in tears.

Possibly more surreal: Prince. Not necessarily just tonight. In general.

Most blasphemous: Elliott singing One. There are some things you Just. Don't. Do. Covering Freebird comes to mind. Stairway too. And nobody sings U2. Because it can't be done unless you're Bono.

Most frustrating: we don't know if it was everywhere, but around 8:00 CST there were technical difficulties and we lost the live feed, they started playing the show recorded from the beginning. We didn't know if we would get it back in time for the end or not.

Lamest: the Burt Bachrach medley. (Except for Mandisa's solo. She rocked.)

Funniest: Clay's dorky clone obviously not being in on the surprise. And then trying to sing along and Ryan trying to get him off stage.

Potentially devastating: we got hit with a huuuuuge thunderstorm and tornado warnings at about 8:40 CST. Lighting was hitting all around. We still can't believe we didn't lose power and miss the end. I was WIGGING OUT until the lightning passed.

Most priceless: the underdog who barely made it to Hollywood won the whole damn thing.

I said it the first time I heard him sing and I'll say it again: I'll be first in line to buy his CD when it comes out. I hope the idiot producers he's contractually obligated to work with let him stick to his roots and record the kind of songs his fans want.

Soul Patrol!!!

1 comment:

Born To Endure said...

soul patrol..for sure!! I am so happy he won!!! YAY!!!!!!!