I admit this, it’s true. I do watch AI (American Idol), and am always somewhat disappointed. That’s a direct result of the fact that I’m a dud and love Echo, James, Roxy Music and the other *greats*
But tonight, there was this *Grand Ole Opry* night where the singers had to choose an *opry* like song. And lo’ and behold, 9 of the 10 chose to sing country style (nothing wrong with that).
But this one guy….I think his name is Adam…chose to sing J.C’s “Ring of Fire”. and Randy (Travis)? was ‘upset’ about the *eastern* flair. “I don’t know what to say about this boy” “That Johnny Cash arrangement thru me for a loop”. The best comment he made was “A great singer” dusted in with many *unusual* criticisms.
So anyway, Freakboy, I don’t think you watch this show, but if you ever get a hold of this guy’s rendition of “Ring Of Fire”, you will likely take Reznor’s rendition of this and shatter it into many many pieces. This is a mixture of The Darkness (One Way Ticket To Hell And Back) and The Tea Party. I can’t give it proper justice.
The only justice I can give it is that dunce girl was stupified, Simon Cowell was an idiot and Randy Jackson thought it was hot and *the bomb* — whom I think is the most qualified of the bunch.
So anyway, I know this guy won’t last (not that I care) but he is on my wavelength. And I say this: In my mind I know what I like and be that as it may, it’s a shame he has debased himself by going on this show. He is a singular talent that I would probably be buying many albums from….except that now he has reduced himself. I really hope he loses so he can go off and do what he’s meant to do.
Cheers buddy!