Blogcritics Comments on American Idol's Entertaining Finale

Comment by Baritone on American Idol's Entertaining Finale

Mon, 28 May 2007 21:47:35 EDT

Grandpa, You may be right about the others. It's really anybody's guess. Some will make it, some won't. It's the nature of the beast. I have nothing against Sanjaya personally. I just don't care for his performances. I was, frankly surprised that he lasted as long as he did. Better performers were voted off prior to his exit. I just didn't figure on the power of the pre-teen vote. Wendy, Don't get me wrong. I have always liked Bette Midler. However, cold or not, even the recording of 'Wind Beneath My Wings' is flat. It's the way the song was written. It just has too many opportunities to slide up to notes. Unfortunately, all too often, Bette doesn't slide quite far enough. Nevertheless, Bette is a hoot. I am not a big Celine fan. While it's doubtful that I will make it out to Vegas any time soon, I would certainly take an opportunity to see Bette Midler long before I'd shell out big bucks to see Celine Dion.

Comment by Wendy on American Idol's Entertaining Finale

Mon, 28 May 2007 11:45:43 EDT

I am a big Bette Midler fan, I have been sense I was almost a year old. There is a reason for her being so flat and so off tone that night. She was getting over a cold. If she still had, I am not sure, but I have heard her sing with a cold before, and she does sound awful. Perhaps her cold was a factor. She still sounds GREAT and she can still work a stage even at 61. She does have work to do before Vegas, and she knows that, as for her performance on Idol, I do believe the cold was a factor.

Comment by Grandpa Idol on American Idol's Entertaining Finale

Mon, 28 May 2007 07:01:52 EDT

You overlooked Phil and Chris in your assessment and I believe that both have potential in some corner of the music universe. I also believe that Blake will find his niche in music production not performing. He seems more technical. I'm also not sure if you picked up on the comment Ryan made that Bette Midler is slated to backfill for Celine when she leaves her Vegas show. If that's true then Bette has some work to do. Regarding Sanjaya, I'm just glad he did not last until the end.

Comment by Baritone on American Idol's Entertaining Finale

Sun, 27 May 2007 15:57:18 EDT

Yeah, I wasn't even sure Rueben was still alive.

Comment by hickifino on American Idol's Entertaining Finale

Sun, 27 May 2007 11:57:32 EDT

I especially enjoyed AI's bringing back the former winners. It's a joy to see how they have matured as performers. Kelly C rocks, Rueben seduces, Carrie thrills and Taylor blows the roof off!

Comment by TV and Film Guy on American Idol's Entertaining Finale

Sat, 26 May 2007 19:26:15 EDT

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Comment by Baritone on American Idol's Entertaining Finale

Sat, 26 May 2007 14:55:17 EDT

Nikitta, Obviously, I beg to differ. But it's all a matter of perception isn't it? Thanks for referring to me as a journalist, though. That's never happened before. I hope Sanjaya fulfills your every dream. Baritone

Comment by nikitta on American Idol's Entertaining Finale

Sat, 26 May 2007 14:11:13 EDT

Firstly, Sanjaya has a strong vocal and owned the show with Joe Peryy, if you failed to notice. Unfortenatly, journalist like you just jump on the Sanjaya hate bandwagon but he is a star already and a good vocalist, whether you like it or not. Melinda and Jordin are avarage vocalists at best...please Jordin butchered Chrisina's Fighter and Melinda bombed Whitney's and Tina's song, that is why she is back-up..jeez..there are good yes but great, no.