Originally Posted By RoadTrip OK... I'm curious (and probably really asking for it). Besides Taylor's tendency to get a little jiggy on stage, what don't people like about him? I think he has a good voice, a great style and an obvious love of singing. I feel that Taylor is without a doubt the most entertaining contestant this year. And entertainment is what Idol is all about. Waiting for the avalanche...
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Hey, I've been a Taylor fan since the start. I think that many people on this site don't care for R&B and soul, and Taylor is blue-eyed soul all the way.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Ditto Kar2oonman! I love Taylor and Elliott and they both sway heavy to the R&B side. I don't care which one wins, just not Katharine please. LOL!
Originally Posted By woody >>Besides Taylor's tendency to get a little jiggy on stage, what don't people like about him?<< He does carry some extra love handles. His "jiggy" gets his body jiggled. Taylor is fun to watch, but I won't buy a CD based on that.
Originally Posted By Kimrue I think Taylor is cool, he seems to have fun up there and that is bringing him a lot of fans. It's refreshing to see someone actually have fun instead of trying to "act" the part. BUT, does he deserve to win? As far as how my last post came across...it was supposed to be sort of a sarcastic rant if you will. I don't really think the show will be off if Taylor wins and I don't think any of the other contestants are horrible. I'm just ticked off that Chris is off already...
Originally Posted By hightp I'm not a big fan of American Idol, and don't really care for it, but my daughter and my wife are avid fans, so it's usually on when I walk through the room. From the first episodes, where they pick the people to go to Hollywood, even I thought Taylor was going to be the winner. He's got a unique look (with the grey hair), a decent voice and pleasant demeanor. I'd be very supprised if he didn't win. (Take it with a grain of salt, I watch Mythbusters on Wednesday.)
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>BUT, does he deserve to win?<< I think so. The fact is that very few real world performers can do it all well, and really, they don't need to. Most singers have a certain range of styles they do, maybe throw in a nvelty song on a CD once in awhile, but other than that, stick to their genere. I know that American Idol is going for that, but I can't think of very many singers that can do rock, country, showtunes, pop, Stevie Wonder songs, Queen songs and hit it every time. Of course, I think really the only one of the three judges that truly tries to give useful, constructive criticism more often than not is Simon. Yes, he's snippy at times, and at times he gets bored with the whole thing it seems. But you'll also notice that it's his approval that most of the contestants, and the audience, care about. When he gives a positive review, the audience explodes, the singers are visibly relieved and grateful.
Originally Posted By DlandDug I think that the only real clinkers from Taylor are when he's forced into an uncomfortable genre. Left to choose his own material, he's a singing fool who produces a very entertaining performance. Let's see what he does this week with three numbers-- one he chooses, one the judges choose, and one from a talented producer (Clive Davis). As far as how Katherine survived to sing again-- RoadTrip and I both noted something she has that none of the fellas can touch. Like it or not, there are a LOT of people out there who like the eye candy. It's just the nature of the beast...
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<Like it or not, there are a LOT of people out there who like the eye candy.>> DING DING DING!
Originally Posted By JazzCat >>RoadTrip and I both noted something she has that none of the fellas can touch.<<<< BAWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!
Originally Posted By Kimrue oh, I totally agree with the whole "eye candy" thing which is why Kelly stayed on for so long...the whole, "awwww, I'm so sweet pwwease don't vote me off" attitude helps too....again, Kelly...But Chris happens to be eye candy too....hmm, what happened there? Again, Taylor is cute and fun and is a 28 year old guy that looks like my dad...he has a great voice too, I just question how marketable he is. He's a novelty now which is why everyone is like, oh, Taylor is cool, I hope he wins blah blah blah..but what about when he actually ends up on the radio??? Bo Bice was AWESOME on Idol, it was a sin that he didn't win, did you hear his new song on the radio? I don't love it. JMO
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Again, Taylor is cute and fun and is a 28 year old guy that looks like my dad...he has a great voice too, I just question how marketable he is. He's a novelty now which is why everyone is like, oh, Taylor is cool, I hope he wins blah blah blah..but what about when he actually ends up on the radio?>> I'm not a huge fan of Taylor's grey hair (though I don't mind it) or his Joe Cocker thrashing around. I like him IN SPITE of those things because of a great voice, a unique style and an obvious love of singing. I think all of those would come across just fine on the radio.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>But Chris happens to be eye candy too...<< Well, yes. Being eye candy didn't help Ace all that much either, did it? Maybe women aren't as inclined to have their heads turned by a pretty face...?
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Ace had zero talent and looks could only get him so far. Although I think Kat should have left last night, I certainly credit her with more talent than Ace had. Chris was no doubt eye candy for some, but I think there were many women that wouldn't have cared much for his looks. Although he got better as the show went on (ala' Elliot), the first time I saw him I was surprised he wasn't grinnin' and pickin' in 'Deliverance'.
Originally Posted By mstaft Once Chris did the whole "my preference is boxer briefs" thing, I thought he was taking himself so seriously and way too egotistical- must be listening to his own fan club press. I was glad to see him go!
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire Chris had a major disadvantage to him. He was married and had kids. I thouht from the start "This guy has talent but hes not going to win because he is married and has kids." That does affect peoples votes for some reason. Not mine, mind you, but for the teeny bopper girls it does.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA People get wigged out by Taylor thrashing around and his white-boy dancing. Think about it though. How many times do you see anybody perform on stage? I listen to music all the time, but I don't watch the artists perform the songs. If you listen to Taylor Hicks sing -- you'll understand why he's made it as far as he has. He can sing! Same with Elliot. Same with Katharine.
Originally Posted By Labuda "but what about when he actually ends up on the radio???" I own Taylor's CD - 6 tracks. That he wrote. And it is an INCREDIBLE little mini-album (EP? *shrug*). Oh, and Taylor's solo CD is the FIRST American-Idol-related thing I have ever spent money on, though I've watched every episode of every season religiously and voted virtually every week (did miss one week this season). Taylor is GREAT, y'all - he's an amazing talent, and whenever he puts out his next CD, I'll be buying that, too - even if it's cheesy songs written for American Idol - you KNOW Taylor will nail it and make it great!
Originally Posted By m2 Looks like there's some controversy over last weeks voting. Some voters are saying when they dialed one of Chris's numbers to vote for him Katherine's voice came up saying thanks for voting for me. Wonder is this will change anything. <a href="http://msnbc.msn.com/id/127489" target="_blank">http://msnbc.msn.com/id/127489</a> 06/
