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4/26: Phil Stacey interview, ratings, Carly Smithson fallout
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I’m in D.C. this weekend visiting friends so this will probably have to tide you over until Monday.
Phil Stacey, the Navy family man and “Idol” finalist last year, always struck me as an aw-shucks nice guy without a terribly distinctive persona despite his bald head and decent vocal prowess. But he did have a real passion for country music while on the show.
So Lyric Street Records (Rascal Flatts, Josh Gracin) signed him. His new self-titled CD is set to hit stores on Tuesday.
I readily admit I came into this interview kind of cold, without any prepared questions. But Stacey was conversational, friendly and properly grateful for the opportunity to have a career.
“We go through valleys and peaks where we feel like we’re on top of the world,” Stacey said. “I got to say: this entire thing has been the peak of a mountain. I feel like I’ve been living this dream for a year and a half.”
“I would never make the claim that I’m anything special,” he added, with proper modesty. “I love music… I feel very undeserving of the incredible life I’ve had.”
Here’s the video for his first single, “If You Didn’t Love Me.” The single, a mid-tempo love song, just broached the top 30.
The song is “really what I’m about,” he said. “I’m a man who is where he is because of the loving encouragement of an amazing wife. And I’m thrilled to show my acknowledgment to the world.”
He hopes his album sells. “I’d love to sell a million records,” he said. “But more than anything, I want my music to touch somebody.”
He said he is frequently mistaken for Chris Daughtry given his bald pate. The funniest moment he said was when he was at the Empire State Building during the “Idol” tour last year and a bunch of gals came up to him and one said, “You look like that guy from ‘American Idol.’ ” Then some gal started singing “It’s Not Over.” “I said, ‘Chris Daughtry! That’s awesome.’ I never told them I was on the show. For a sec, he considered pretending to be Daughtry, but “I thought Chris might be offended.”
Stacey said it’s fortunate his wife likes his shaved head, which he’s had since college. So he’s not even 100% sure if he’s balding.
He said though he’s a songwriter, he decided to pick from 600 songs made available to him from Music Row. He tried to pick songs that reflect his own life, which he says is going well. So he had to deliberately pick one break up song. “It was too sunshiney without it,” he said. And he included a couple of Christian-based tunes. He stays in touch with Mandisa and Chris Sligh, both whom also live in Nashville and are in the contemporary Christian world.
“If I Didn’t Love You” was originally tied to Georgian Jason Aldean but Aldean passed it to Stacey. “He graciously gave it to me,” he said.
Stacey - who is picking David Cook as the winner this year — plans to open for different acts, including Kellie Pickler, Randy Travis and possibly Kenny Chesney.
Finally, his favorite celebrity meeting was with Tim McGraw. He was in New York City during the “Idol” tour with his wife at Central Park. She needed to go to the bathroom so she ducked into the Ritz Carlton. There, McGraw came up to Stacey and said he was a fan. “I was starstruck,” he said. “It threw me off.” Stacey and his wife ended up hanging with Tim and his wife Faith Hill. He said he tried to be cool by not whipping out the camera but now regrets missing that opportunity. “It’s a story I’ll tell my grandchildren,” he said.
In other “Idol” news:
-“Extra” asked executive producer Nigel Lythgoe about the declining ratings. His response:
“We’ve had a lot of pressure put on the media this year talking about losing ratings…We’re still number one, number two… It starts to annoy you after awhile. Come talk to me about ratings when we’re not number one on the charts anymore,” he declared.
He added, “I think this is a strange time with the writer’s strike. People said that we would be seen by more people because there wasn’t anything else on television, but it’s not true. People aren’t that stupid. If there’s something on that you don’t want to watch, you don’t turn your television on and you find something else to do which is why I believe all the ratings are dipping this season.”
-Did Carly Smithson get hurt by the song she sang, “Jesus Christ Superstar”? Maybe. The song has some historical controversy more than 30 years ago. I doubt most of the voters were familiar with the song for it to matter much. But it probably didn’t help matters.
Here’s the story from the New York Times.
Since its debut, and particularly following the release of the 1973 film version, “Jesus Christ Superstar” has been railed against by some Christians for its portrayal of Jesus as confused and at times unwilling to accept his role, and because it hints that he had a sexual relationship with Mary Magdalene.
Comments
By flats
April 25, 2008 8:43 PM | Link to this
FIRST!!!WOOOHOOOO!!!!!ON FIRE BABY!!!
By War Eagle
April 25, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this
Primero!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By War Eagle
April 25, 2008 8:46 PM | Link to this
flats you got that one fair and square. Good job.
By flats
April 25, 2008 8:54 PM | Link to this
THANKS EAGLE!Yuor missing a huge party up here in the burg.My cousin’s up for a converse college reunion!!!all chicks college!!!
By War Eagle
April 25, 2008 8:57 PM | Link to this
NFL draft tomorrow. Let’s hope the Falcons don’t screw this up.
By War Eagle
April 25, 2008 9:00 PM | Link to this
Enjoy flats.
By flats
April 25, 2008 9:05 PM | Link to this
I hope the Falcons take dorsey with there 1st pick and take the deleware qb 2nd..Then all o-lineman after that!!Falcons need to build from the bottom up and i think they might have the coach to make that happen.Arthur blank needs to kick back and let the gm run the show!DONT GET INVOLVED!!Spend the money and have confidence in the guys you hired!
By flats
April 25, 2008 9:11 PM | Link to this
Please no VIRGINIA TECH PLAYERS!!!Eagle,who’s that defensive back from auburn coming out?Falcons might need to gobble him up!
By War Eagle
April 25, 2008 9:14 PM | Link to this
Agree about Dorsey. I’ve read good things about Flacco lately.
They will find away to screw it up.
By War Eagle
April 25, 2008 9:17 PM | Link to this
Quinton Groves flats. He is being looked at as a DE that can also play OLB. Predicted to go first round.
By flats
April 26, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this
GYM DAWGS!!!!!4TH STRAIGHT NATIONAL CHAMPS!!!!!!GOOD MORNING MUSHDAWGS!!!!!!!
By Justin
April 26, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this
Does anyone know why they aren’t doing 2 songs this week? That’s disappointing- i was kind of hoping that they would..
They can’t be because it’s only on for one hour this week so…
man.. sucks
By flats
April 26, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this
Justin..If your going to post please leave some useful info…Thanks my fellow Mushdawg!!!!
By Deirdre
April 26, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this
I don’t think they do 2 songs until Top 4.
By CFPhilfan
April 26, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this
Mr. Ho, Phil’s single is called “If You Didn’t Love Me.” You got the title wrong. I am pleased that you got to know the awesome man behind the awesome voice. You are seeing what we Philnatics have seen since he was on the show: a man who loves his wife, family, God, and country, and will say so. He has shown that voice, not only on AI, but since age 13, when he was performing with his brother and sister. He was the lead singer of the Navy rock band Pride, as I’m sure you know, and as a reservist, he has performed at the 232nd anniversary of the Navy; sung the anthem at 2 NFL games and also at Carnegie Hall. Phil and his wife, Kendra, are wonderful people, and we look forward to more great things from them.
By CFPhilfan
April 26, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this
Mr. Ho, Phil’s single is called “If You Didn’t Love Me.” You got the title wrong. I am pleased that you got to know the awesome man behind the awesome voice. You are seeing what we Philnatics have seen since he was on the show: a man who loves his wife, family, God, and country, and will say so. He has shown that voice, not only on AI, but since age 13, when he was performing with his brother and sister. He was the lead singer of the Navy rock band Pride, as I’m sure you know, and as a reservist, he has performed at the 232nd anniversary of the Navy; sung the anthem at 2 NFL games and also at Carnegie Hall. Phil and his wife, Kendra, are wonderful people, and we look forward to more great things from them.
By CFPhilfan
April 26, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this
Sorry for the double post.
By Let Down
April 26, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this
All right ladies and “gentlemen.” I read this blog for entertainment purposes. I’m feeling a big let down today!
By Justin
April 26, 2008 9:00 PM | Link to this
yeah but as far as i can remember they have always done 2 songs top 5 night— remember kat mcphee singing against all odds and that one w/ her on her knees- that was top 5, same w/ latoya when she did don’t rain on my parade- that was a 2 song night and top 5. they just didn’t do it last year b/c of the no elimination.
By JTesla
April 26, 2008 9:29 PM | Link to this
Justin, deep breaths… ok where does it say that they are only doing one song this week, because I missed it? Point me in the right direction.
By War Eagle
April 26, 2008 9:35 PM | Link to this
I like justin but his knowledge of AI is some what disturbing.
By Deirdre
April 26, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this
You’re right Justin…they did do 2 songs each during top 5. Maybe they’re not doing it this year because NOBODY wants to hear 10 Neil Diamond songs in one hour.
By Harmony
April 26, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this
Sorry, Let Down I was doing demolition on my house today, please forgive me for not doing my part to entertain you.
By War Eagle
April 26, 2008 9:49 PM | Link to this
True Dat D!!!!!!!!!!!
How’s it going Harm?
By Harmony
April 26, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this
8th
Well its not a whole lot of fun, but other than that its going good. We are doing some of the work ourselves.Saves monry but takes longer.
By Harmony
April 26, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this
We had monsoon rain here today, anyone else?
By War Eagle
April 26, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this
Not really Harm. I thought about you when I saw the weather alerts in Carrol County. Any hail?
By Harmony
April 26, 2008 10:12 PM | Link to this
Some small, mostly severe lightning and gallons of rain. Its still storming here now.
By War Eagle
April 26, 2008 10:22 PM | Link to this
Keep safe Harm
By Deirdre
April 26, 2008 10:26 PM | Link to this
Let Down…please understand…we like to take the weekends off. The entertainment will begin again Monday as scheduled!
Harmony…we had some rain here but not much. The rain is sitting just north of my house and not moving much.
I’m heading to bed to read my current book. Maybe it will rain some more here overnight.
By Harmony
April 26, 2008 10:29 PM | Link to this
Trying to, I hope these storms pick on someone else tomorrow, I don’t think Carroll Co. has drought conditions anymore, not after today.
By Justin
April 26, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this
Hey I just have a good memory- nothing of knowledge….. but it says that AI’s only on for an hour this week so i don’t think they can fit 10 songs in an hour. and hey no matter the orig. artist, they are different people singing it so maybe it’ll be better…!?
By JTesla
April 26, 2008 11:48 PM | Link to this
I know that the top 5 did 2 songs in the past, but also I believe that the top 10 shows have always been an hour long. So 10 songs can be fit into 1 hour, I was just hoping that there would be confirmation before we get too upset that we would have a full hour of Idol and only 10 minutes of song.
By Harmony
April 27, 2008 12:02 AM | Link to this
JTesla, have you ever been to Georgia,or the deep South? Answer at your own leisure.
By JTesla
April 27, 2008 1:02 AM | Link to this
Harmony, yes. When I was 17 my family went on a road trip to Washington DC. We took a northern route to get there, but then drove down the Atlantic and along the Gulf. So I’ve been to the coastal area of Georgia, but not your region.
Other than that I went to college in Kansas, and took a road trip through Arkansas and up through Tennessee. It’s not the deep south, but it’s as close as I’ve been in 20 years. My college years gave me a healthy appreciation for thunderstorms, aside from the people, thunderstorms are the only thing I miss about Kansas.
By Songluvr
April 27, 2008 2:40 AM | Link to this
Justin, JT said what I was thinking. I’m pretty sure we went to an hour for the top 10 show, so there’s definitely time for them to do two songs each, especially so with abbreviated versions like they do.
By Justin
April 27, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this
Eh, I don’t know, we’ll see … I just thought top 10 this year was an hour 30 min. but can’t remember for sure
By War Eagle
April 27, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this
I found this video of forgotten top 24 finalist Kady Malloy and Colton Berry. If anyone would like to check it out on this rainy day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPjoF8RbZv0
By flats
April 27, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this
Good afternoon Mushdawgs!24 need a win today in Dega!!!!Hendrick Motorsports all the way!!!!
By flats
April 27, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this
Taylor Hick’s doing the national anthem right now!!!KILLER JOB!!!!
By Harmony
April 27, 2008 10:41 PM | Link to this
Thanks JT, I love the Georgia coast, lots of history there for people interested in that kind of stuff.
By Deirdre
April 28, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this
Good morning mushblogians!
I was surprised to hear that Michael Johns was the guest of sportscaster Tony Kornheiser at the White House Correspondents dinner over the weekend. While I remember that the season 5 contestants visited the White House, I think this is the first time an Idol has had dinner ‘with the president’!
Hope y’all had a good..if wet, weekend!
Are you ready for Neil Diamond!?
By flats
April 28, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this
Good morning Mushdawgs!Falcons closed the door on the vick era!!!!WOOOOHOOOOO!!!Matt Ryan will the man in Atlanta!!!!LOL!!!!There’s a reason why atlanta’s rated as the worst sports town in the united states!
By harrietth
April 28, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this
Good morning! D, Tony Kornheiser is a number one Idol fan, and he has talked about Idol on every one of his Pardon the Interruptiono shows this season. He always ends the shows that way. Last week, he was very shocked at Syesha being in the bottom two. So, I guess the Michael Johns thing was his way of “making it up” to MJ for his early exit. TH was adamant in his disagreement with the early departure.
And, I have such mixed feelings about Neil Diamond. I just hope he is decisive and not vague.
By Deirdre
April 28, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this
I want to say a big hello to our friend AmyG. I know the new baby is due soon and I want to wish you all the best from our blog family. We miss you…say hello when you can!
By flats
April 28, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this
Thanks D……I missed that info on her…congrats Amy on the new baby!!!!come back and see us!!!!
By Deirdre
April 28, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this
harrietth…I used to watch Pardon the Interruption all the time when Mr Hollywood lived at home. He is a sports fanatic….loves football, soccer, tennis, golf, college basketball and even has gotten into NASCAR since moving to Los Angeles. He LOVED Pardon the Interruption! So I knew Tony Kornheiser was a big Idol fan but I haven’t been watching lately so didn’t know he was an MJ fan.
I’m going to take a ‘wait and see’ attitude with Neil Diamond week.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 28, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this
Likewise on the shout out to AmyG — hope all is well! Thanks for the reminder D. I like Neil Diamond — in a nostalgic kind of way.
Brenda Lee song came on some TV show recently — hubby said (and mind you, hubby is NOT a country music fan much) “Why can’t people write songs — and sing songs — like THIS any more?” He was talking about the clarity of voice and the musicality of the song itself. I believe it was “It’s the End of the World” … i have to admit i was stunned that he said it, but i immediately understood what he meant.
going to be strange today — not one but TWO co-workers out, so i don’t honestly know if i’ll be around much at all — it could end up being a boring, not-busy day, or i could be swamped. soooooo see ya later, maybe!
By harrietth
April 28, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this
D, I watch PTI at least three times a week, and I love to hear what Kornheiser has to say about Idol. I love football and basketball—baseball, too; especially the Braves. But college football is my favorite. I am a Gamecock (SC), but still love my GA teams. I think it is neat that TH loves Idol. It demonstrates how the show transcends all walks of life. There is even a Classics professor here that loves, loves, loves Idol. He talks about it all the time. Neil Diamond? Good idea to “wait and see.” I’m with you, D!
By Deirdre
April 28, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this
I admit to liking some of Neil Diamond’s work but if I hear Cracklin Rosie one more time, I’ll scream!
By harrietth
April 28, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this
I love Shiloh and Solitary Man. I can see David C doing those songs in his own great way. I just hate the sappy Neil Diamond songs. And I hate Cracklin Rosie, too. But, I like his version of Red, Red Wine.
By Deirdre
April 28, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this
I DO like Solitary man and you’re right…Cook would do that one very well.
By War Eagle
April 28, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this
The only Diamond songs I can think of are….
America , Heartlight, Hello Again, Love on the rocks, and Red wine.
And I hate everyone of them.
Tomorrow should be brutal.
By Deirdre
April 28, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this
Rodney…on the comments about Carly’s song choice. Jesus Christ Superstar was a controversial musical. Some people appreciated that it showed the human side of Jesus…the uncertainty, the doubt and the idea that he might have been a reluctant savior. Others were adamant that it was blasphemous.
I knew when Carly decided to sing that song, she would be in serious trouble. She couldn’t afford to lose votes and she would…no matter what her performance was like.
Most voters didn’t have to be familiar with the song to be upset by it. As a matter of fact, if most voters had known the context of the song, there would have been less of a problem.
By flats
April 28, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this
I agree D…That rose song is for the birds girl!
By harrietth
April 28, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this
WE, most of the songs you mentioned came later in ND’s career. His early songs were the best. Solitary Man, Cherry-Cherry, Shiloh, Sweet Caroline (although I admit to being sick of that one), Holly Holy, etc.
By kellyfan
April 28, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this
Hi y’all!
Good morning…Just stumbled upon this in People about Carrie crying during her show here: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20195482,00.html
Guess that doesn’t happen every show? :)
By flats
April 28, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this
I’m looking forward to my gift from president bush!!!Thanks mr president for 8 wonderful years!!!!
By flats
April 28, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this
I’m looking forward to my gift from president bush!!!Thanks mr president for 8 wonderful years!!!!
By JTesla
April 28, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this
All together now…
Oh, I love my rosie child You got the way to make me happy You and me, we go in style Cracklin rose, youre a store-bought woman You make me sing like a guitar hummin So hang on to me, girl Our song keeps runnin on
Play it now Play it now Play it now, my baby
By flats
April 28, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this
JT…You are so damn funny sometimes!!!what’s up dude???did u see whre the 3rd pitcher from our senior rotation went on the disabled list?Flats told the Braves nation this would happen!!!!Flats knows his shlt!!!!
By Deirdre
April 28, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this
LOL!!! JT! Why do I feel like I’m getting picked on!? :-)
If I get that piece of crap stuck in my head today…..I’ll find a way to retaliate!!!!
By JTesla
April 28, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this
That’s the problem I will have with Tuesday nights show, those songs are infectious, and not in a good way.
Play it now
Play it now
Play it now, my baby
Flats knows the Braves.
By Deirdre
April 28, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this
And I might add…if someone sings You Don’t Bring Me Flowers…..I just might vomit!
By harrietth
April 28, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this
The one that will make me puke is “Heartlight.”
By flats
April 28, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this
Sounds like idol’s having “alternative lifestyle”night tomorrow night!!!!Jason might make it another week!
By Deirdre
April 28, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this
I think we’ve stumbled on an excellent topic for the day. Neil Diamond songs that will make us puke if someone on Idol sings them!
By flats
April 28, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this
LOL!!!!! @ D!!!!!!!!!That’s the truth hon!PUKE!!!LOL!!!!!!!!
By War Eagle
April 28, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this
I think I will cast my puke vote for “Hello Again”
By flats
April 28, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this
LOL @ EAGLE!!!!Alternative night should be a puke fest!!!!!
By flats
April 28, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this
MUSHDAWGS??????WHERE YOU AT TODAY???
By harrietth
April 28, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
Lunch
By Achin4Aiken
April 28, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this
Neil Diamond wrote:
Cherry, Cherry Solitary Man I Got the Feelin’ (Oh,no,no) Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon Kentucky Woman You Got To Me Brooklyn Roads Red, Red Wine I’m A Believer Sweet Caroline Soolaiman Cracklin’ Rosie Song Sung Blue Play Me Holly Holy Morningside Crunchy Granola Suite Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show I am … I said Be Longfellow Serenade Beautiful Noise If You Know What I Mean Desiree September Morn You Don’t Bring Me Flowers Forever in Blue Jeans Hello Again (We’re Coming To) America Love On the Rocks Yesterday’s Songs Heartlight Headed for the Future Heartbreak Hotel All I Really Need is You
Among many others. He is a master of melody which is just about non-existent anywhere these days other than in the Country Music community. I’m looking forward to his comments, but then again, he will probably do as must everyone else has done and remain neutral. Will be interesting.
By Mia
April 28, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this
As much as I appreciate your song list Achin4Aiken, there isn’t ONE song on that list that wouldn’t make me throw up. I am not looking forward to tomorrow night and it looks like I am not alone.
By Deirdre
April 28, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this
I like September Morn, too. And I agree with A4A that he writes melodies. Many of his songs sound the same to me, or at least, similar.
I’d also enjoy hearing someone do Coming to America. That would have been a great choice for Carly or Michael but…unfortunately….
Busy day for me today! Not pleasantly busy however.
By War Eagle
April 28, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this
LOL Mia. Me and you both.
By Deirdre
April 28, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this
I guess I’m just not a Neil Diamond fan. I have to look long and hard before I can find a song that I like. I think I’ve mentioned 3 that are ok for me. And there are 5 singers.
So…..apparently I WILL be vomiting at some point tomorrow night.
By DawnH
April 28, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this
Can’t believe so many folks dislike Neil Diamond. I have always loved his songs, although I agree a couple have been played to excess. How did you guys feel about Barry Manilow?
I think Jason should get his ukelele back out for tomorrow night with Song Sung Blue. Otherwise, I’m looking forward to ND night - it just HAS to be better than Dolly Parton songs.
Also, A4A, most mentors are neutral, but Andrew Lloyd Weber just put it out there and really did critique the contestants. Thought that was refreshing.
By Deirdre
April 28, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this
I, personally, love Barry Manilow. It may be cuz his mom tried to hook us up when I was 22. I like his music. I like the way he mentors the contestants. It seems like he gives them solid and useful advice.
I appreciated Andrew Lloyd Webber’s candid comments and thought he also gave the contestants good advice…except for Carly.
By War Eagle
April 28, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this
No comment on Manilow
By Achin4Aiken
April 28, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this
Sorry. This format does not honor the return.
He wrote: Cherry, Cherry;
Solitary Man;
I Got the Feelin’ (Oh,no,no);
Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon;
Kentucky Woman;
Shilo;
You Got To Me;
Brooklyn Roads;
Red, Red Wine;
I’m A Believer;
Sweet Caroline;
Soolaiman;
Cracklin’ Rosie;
Song Sung Blue;
Play Me;
Holly Holy;
Morningside;
Crunchy Granola Suite;
Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show;
I am … I said;
Be;
Longfellow Serenade;
Beautiful Noise;
If You Know What I Mean;
Desiree;
September Morn;
You Don’t Bring Me Flowers;
Forever in Blue Jeans;
Hello Again;
(We’re Coming To) America;
Love On the Rocks;
Yesterday’s Songs;
Heartlight;
Headed for the Future;
Heartbreak Hotel;
All I Really Need is You
By JTesla
April 28, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this
For me Neil Diamond songs have a time and a place. Like when I’m on a long road trip and the radio can only pick up a single radio station, then I enjoy his songs, of course I enjoy them while kicking myself for not investing in a satellite radio.
By Menana
April 28, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this
And a Good Afternoon to You All!!!!!
Wasn’t going to post today, but the devil made me do it.
This is a repost from last Thurdsday nigh on my song choices for tomorrow night:
David C: Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show - High Rolling Man - Wake Up the Band
Jason: Sweet Caroline - I’ll Come Running - Solitary Man
David A: First You Have to Say You Love Me - I Am I Said - Let the Little Boy Sing
Syesha: Make Believe - Song Sung Blue - You Don’t Bring Me Flowers (sorry Deirdre)
Brooke: Thank the Lord for the Night Time - Tiny Wings - Walk on Water
As you all can see, I chose three for each one.
I chose the three for David C because they are more of a rocker song. For Brooke, I thought these were more on on the inspirational side and would fit her style better.
Let me know if any of you agree or disagree with any of the above. I would like to have some input.
The others, I didn’t pick for any particluar reason, other than I think they would do good.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
April 28, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this
A4A - and you touched on one of the things i’ve been thinking a lot about …. MELODY. Rodney’s new thread is up, and one point mentioned is that there have only been FOUR songs from the present decade by ANYone this year. Mostly because of the theme restrictions. One reason i think people (in control) keep harkening back to older “theme” structures is because music back “then” had melody not just beat!
see you on the new thread ~¿@
By Menana
April 28, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
Oh, I forgot. I really, really do like Barry Manilow. But in true honestly, I do like ND also. BM would come first before ND, but I do like him.
By flats
April 28, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this
BARELY MANENOUGH!!!LOL!!!!
By harrietth
April 28, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this
I like ND better than Barry Manilow, but Neil Diamond’s time has come and gone—just like Dolly Parton’s. Barry Manilow’s too, for that matter. If they MUST have mentors, please, please, give us someone who is still relevant.