As Jeff Lynne Might Say, It’s Over

Ah-Yup, Jordin Sparks won.

The finale results show was somewhat entertaining, but as befits the season overall, not as good as last year.  It felt like they did a better job of highlighting the individuals who’d been in the top twelve, where this year is was more about guests and especially winners from previous seasons.

The Golden Idols are way too predictable, and becoming old and annoying.

It’s annoying they went way over the two hours, but that’s to be expected sufficiently that I’m more amused than sympathetic with all the complaints.

Taylor was good doing his own song, one I rather like.  He sucked doing a cover.  He also gave off an air of “too good to be here,” which is funny since he’d still be a relative unknown without Idol.

I can see why Ruben won AI season 2.  Wow!  He makes a great Marvin Gaye.  He and Jordin should record that song, a favorite of mine they did astonishingly well, or even the entire collection of Marvin and Tammy, or Marvin and whoever else duets.

I kept thinking that it was sad Jordin got such a nice showcase duet, but Blake didn’t.  It was just now I realized that the beatboxing duet was Blake’s equivalent.  Duh!  Even though I enjoyed it more than I’d ever have suspected I’d enjoy something rap-like, that’s evidence of an “it’s not real music” sentiment buried in there.

LaKisha’s singing seemed astonishingly good to me.

Chris Sligh’s singing almost as much; better than I remembered.

Melinda didn’t really stand out the same way.  Even on the obnoxious religious song they let her do as part of a trio, in recognition of her significance this season and making third place, she seemed like a background singer being allowed the treat of singing up front with the stars.  Very strange.

I know this is heresy, but I thought Sanjaya was pretty good at the whole rock thing.  Like Blake, but with a different emphasis, Sanjaya is an entertainer.  Heck, like Blake he seems to be a genuinely nice guy.

Speaking of which, it seemed like Blake not only expected, but wanted Jordin to win.  And really, she needs it more than he does.

The insipid song didn’t sound quite as awful at the end of the finale as it did the night before.

Afterward, the Providence Fox station spent most of the length of their newscast covering Idol, including having Nick Pedro in the studio to talk about the results and his experience then and since.  He approved of the outcome and thought Jordin was nice, though they had little in common due to her age.  He also reminded everyone of the three hours a day extra work she had to do, keeping up on school, and that it’s not unusual for them to put in twelve hour days in the first place.  Apparently even leaving in the top 24 opened opportunities for him, which is cool.  Another thing he admired about Jordin was her handling being on stage in front of millions.  It got inside his head, made him very nervous, and he was just getting control of it when he was voted off.

I hope they drop the Africa fundraising thing next year.  The children’s choir was good, but man, did they have to remind us of this season’s publicity stunt?

Smokey Robinson called and wants his old face back, even though his voice still works.

Bjork called and wants he wardrobe back from Gwen.

Music history called and wants to know why Gladys Knight isn’t a more famous name.

Vegas called and wants to know where Bette Midler’s voice went.

John Lennon called and said he can’t condone a course of action that will lead us to war, which is what Darfur seems to demand, so stop using his music to agitate.

The fans called and want American Idol to have a decent season next year, thankyouverymuch.

Posted by on 05/24 at 09:11 AM

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