I am so happy to be live blogging the finale from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
For the past 11 weeks, I have live blogged alone in my living room after the kids have gone to sleep.
Typically, I pause it in the middle because McDaddy calls me.
Tonight, McDaddy is sitting two feet away from me on his lap-top tuned into Jeepinwv.com and I couldn’t be happier.
And THIS?
This is the final performance show and THIS is American Idol.
The Guy next door verses The Guyliner.
Adam and Kris will be singing three songs each tonight. Their favorite performance from the season (personal pick) a song chosen by American Idol Creator Simon Fuller and a song co-wrote by Kara Diowhateverherlastnameis.
ADAM LAMBERT – “Mad World” – Adam chose this song as his favorite performance from the season. He is descending the steps in horror flick fashion. Not a fan the first time and not a fan this time, but I’m sure the Adam delegation is going nuts about now. – Randy says the performance gets an A+, Kara says he is an incredible artist, Paula is yammering on about being proud and said he did a brilliant job, Simon says the performance was over-theatrical (yathink?).
KRIS ALLEN – “Ain’t No Sunshine” – I loved this song the first time he sang it. He is rockin’ it as always. The only thing that would make this song any better is if he were sitting at the piano without his shirt. He is such a cutie patootie. His voice makes me smile. – Randy says that was one of his best performances, Kara is being her dramatic self complete with finger pointing and spitting, Paula calls him a true artist and Simon says that last week he wasn’t sure America had made the right choice, but that after THAT performance, he takes all that back.
[Is it just me or does Randy look like a clown in that get-up? I didn't know it was fashionable to put polka dots and plaid together but then again, what do I know? Even McDaddy uttered, "What is he wearing?" which is weird because McDaddy really couldn't care less about the American Idol or its judges. Much less their wardrobe choices.]
ADAM SCREECHER LAMBERT – “Change Is Going To Come” – Not sure I’ve heard this song but I like the bluesy spin Adam is putting on it. Is it possible he can do a whole song without the screech? NOPE. I thought not. Besides Play That Funky Music, this might be my favorite performance of his though. – Randy says he can sing his face off and was unbelievable, Kara says it was his best performance (I agree), Paula says the best it was the best she had ever heard him and said he looked like a superstar and Simon says that after that Adam is 100% back in the game.
[Love Paula's green shirt by the way.]
KRIS ALLEN – “What’s Going On?” – I like it, A-LOT. I love the way he works the guitar. This little cat is so talented. I can’t wait to hear his first record. It will, without a doubt be wonderfully soulful. – Randy says the performance was a little light, Kara says Simon picked a great song for Kris, Paula said he made Marvin Gaye proud and Simon says it was like three friends in a bedroom strumming a Marvin Gaye song and that it was too laid back (Oh hush, Simon!). LOVED IT!
ADAM LAMBERT – “No Boundaries” – I cannot be sure but I think I heard a bad note or ten. I like that he is holding back a bit. Its a nice change for him. I think all in all he did a pretty good job on this song. I miss the luxury of rolling the performance back on my TiVo to hear it all again. – Randy says it was just alright for him, Kara says he did a great job on the song (hello, she wrote it what else is she supposed to say?), Paula says she is a forever fan of Adam’s no matter what he sings, Simon says he has been one of the most original contestants ever and that he is an all-around star and you can almost see the dollar signs in Simon’s eyes.
KRIS ALLEN – “No Boundaries” – A much different better version than Adam’s. I would totally download this version. What a great last song for cutie Kris. I. LOVE. IT!
[Kris wins. That is all.]
Randy says he should be very proud and that he is an amazing competitor, Kara says he is a compelling artist, Paula says he did an amazing job and Simon says he deserves to be on the stage tonight.
Now go vote for Kris!
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I’m still trying to figure out the whys and wherefors of that guy-liner. Does he think that looks good?
Mom can’t get over the crazy hair. And she said they look like twins.
This will be a close competition in my opinion. Wouldn’t it be cool if they tied — out of a zillion votes? They are both VERY talented young singers. They are on their way to stardom, no doubt.
You go, KRIS! Wow!
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