Top 7, Act II: DISCO NIGHT!!!!!!! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JT · 04-15-2009, 10:49 PM

What do you mean, the show is still six nights away? I don't CARRRRRRE!!!!!!

Needless to say, I'm extremely excited about next week's show. I thought Simon was joking when he said it, but then Ryan confirmed it. F'N RIGHT!!!

I don't know what songs they can pick from, but here are my suggestions, just based on my knowledge of disco songs:

(PS: If anyone decides to slow it down, I WILL HATE THEM FOR ETERNITY!!)

1. Kris ~ The Bee Gees' "Tragedy." Really, anything by them as long as he doesn't try to falsetto it.

2. Anoop ~ Marvin Gaye's "Got to Give It Up." Perfect choice for him.

3. Allison ~ Alicia Bridges' "I Love the Nightlife." She can make that work really, really well, IMO.

4. Lil ~ Candi Staton's "Young Hearts Run Free." I can just hear her putting the power in this song. It's a disco classic, but it's also more soulful than most disco songs. I'd love to see her do something by First Choice, but they might be just a little too obscure for Idol.

5. Adam ~ Oh god...I have no clue. I bet he's pissed that he did "Play That Funky Music" two weeks ago. Oh well! If he's adamant about keeping his little "image," then maybe he should do either "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" or "Do You Wanna Funk," both by drag queen extraordinaire Sylvester.

6. Gokey ~ Another oh god. I'm really coming up with nothing for him at all lol.

7. Matt ~ And another oh god. I'm sure he wished he could have just went home after hearing the theme lol Peter Brown's "Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me?" or "Dance with Me," perhaps?

I just hope to god that they don't pick safe songs. Delve into disco's deep songbook! Disco's primary purpose, IMO, is to get you feeling the music and dancing, but there are many songs for vocalists in the disco genre, and they each should find the right one. Maybe I could accept someone slowing a song down if it works...Kris slowing down Chic's "I Want Your Love" would make me love him forever and ever, for example. Lil could work a slowed down version of that, too. I can't wait to see who the mentor is.

DISCO LIVES!!

Chocoholic · 04-17-2009, 02:43 PM

Too bad Disco Stu couldn't be the mentor!

JulieSomoski · 04-18-2009, 06:08 PM

This will definitely be an interesting week. And you're right - everyone needs to keep it fast and upbeat. Slowing down a disco song is just not right.

I have a feeling this could be a shining week for Lil. She should pick a modern disco song, add her own touch to it, and she could do real well. You know the judges are gonna love Adam this week. I can definitely see Danny and Allison having a tough time, as their voices are not suited for disco at all. The others are up in the air.

For Danny, I could see hime doing "Dance with Me" - it's not entirely disco, but it was from the era. Matt or Kris should do a Bee Gees song - maybe "Staying Alive."

JoPol_wannabe · 04-19-2009, 07:17 PM

I think they should sing

Lil- A Donna Summer song or I'll survive or Don't leave me this way

Danny- That's the way I like it or some KC and the sunshine band song

Adam- I think it would be funny if he sang You sexy thing or he could do a version of FunkyTown

Allison- Turn the beat around or Venus and I think it would be funny if she sang it's rainin' men

Matt- Shadow Dancin'

Anoop- You Dropped a Bomb on Me

Chris- Everlasting Love

The group song they could do a Grease Medley- You're The One That I Want, Greased Lightning & Summer Nights

JulieSomoski · 04-19-2009, 09:43 PM

I think Lil should stay away from Donna Summer. The judges will nail her for singing a Donna Summer song, just like they did for her singing Bette Midler. Her best way to go would be to sing a contemporary disco song, maybe on that isn't so well known, and her own power vocals to it. She could do Rainin' Men well, though - maybe she should do that.

EmoJoe · 04-20-2009, 04:10 PM

this is the first time ive been excited for Idol this season....but not for Tuesday, for Wednesday...Davids performing!

and then Jordins performing top 3 week. these are really the only two things i've been looking forward to all season lol

JT · 04-21-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JulieSomoski

I think Lil should stay away from Donna Summer. The judges will nail her for singing a Donna Summer song, just like they did for her singing Bette Midler. Her best way to go would be to sing a contemporary disco song, maybe on that isn't so well known, and her own power vocals to it. She could do Rainin' Men well, though - maybe she should do that.

Yeah, Lil should definitely stay away from Donna. I know it's probably hard not to go straight for the disco diva, but she should know by now that the judges don't want her to do that sort of thing (not that I agree with the judges -- but if she wants to stay, she has to listen to those clunkheads). There are many, many songs that I think she could do, but they aren't very well-known outside the disco/70s soul genre. First Choice would be right up her alley, or maybe Jackie Moore's "This Time Baby." Anything that combines disco and soul, really.

Anoop has to do "Got to Give It Up." I can't stress how perfect for him that would be...fits him and his personality really really well.

platinumblondelife · 04-21-2009, 08:06 PM

GOODBYE LIL

EmoJoe · 04-21-2009, 08:09 PM

i missed Lil, but im getting the feeling i didnt miss too much ...

JulieSomoski · 04-21-2009, 08:11 PM

What a shame - I really do disagree with the judges. For some reason, they hate Lil, and this will definitely be her last week. But I have to say, this was one of my favorite performances of hers we've since in a long time. I thought she was great, totally original, and she gave it her own spin. The vocals were there, and the unfortunate thing for Lil was that it was disco week.

But honestly, the judges just don't like her. American Idol just isn't her show - I really think we'll end up seeing her get a recording contract somewhere, because she can sing.

platinumblondelife · 04-21-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by EmoJoe

i missed Lil, but im getting the feeling i didnt miss too much ...

Nope!

Please send this girl home, America!

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Originally Posted by JulieSomoski

What a shame - I really do disagree with the judges. For some reason, they hate Lil, and this will definitely be her last week. But I have to say, this was one of my favorite performances of hers we've since in a long time. I thought she was great, totally original, and she gave it her own spin. The vocals were there, and the unfortunate thing for Lil was that it was disco week.

But honestly, the judges just don't like her. American Idol just isn't her show - I really think we'll end up seeing her get a recording contract somewhere, because she can sing.

What?! She was off-key and screaming that whole thing, and it was nothing but runs. Plus I'm sick of her attitude.

JulieSomoski · 04-21-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by EmoJoe

i missed Lil, but im getting the feeling i didnt miss too much ...

This whole week is going to be bad, I can tell. it's disco week - what else can you expect?

I was caught off guard for a minute - they didn't show an opening from Lil or anything, they just went right to the performance.

platinumblondelife · 04-21-2009, 08:14 PM

Damn, this is good. Now THIS is original. ILU Kris.

EmoJoe · 04-21-2009, 08:18 PM

Kris - really good. he's been underwhelming these past few weeks, but this was great, one of his best performances. he redeemed himself.

JulieSomoski · 04-21-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by platinumblondelife

Nope!

Please send this girl home, America!

What?! She was off-key and screaming that whole thing, and it was nothing but runs. Plus I'm sick of her attitude.

Yeah, but that's what the song was. That was her version of it, and you can't say that wasn't original. She wasn't off key - she was just singing the way she sings.

What attitude? Come one, she's just voicing her opinion, disagreeing with them, which she has a right to do. It's not like she's cussing in their faces week after week-lol

04-15-2009, 10:49 PM	#1
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,223	Top 7, Act II: DISCO NIGHT!!!!!!! What do you mean, the show is still six nights away? I don't CARRRRRRE!!!!!! Needless to say, I'm extremely excited about next week's show. I thought Simon was joking when he said it, but then Ryan confirmed it. F'N RIGHT!!! I don't know what songs they can pick from, but here are my suggestions, just based on my knowledge of disco songs: (PS: If anyone decides to slow it down, I WILL HATE THEM FOR ETERNITY!!) 1. Kris ~ The Bee Gees' "Tragedy." Really, anything by them as long as he doesn't try to falsetto it. 2. Anoop ~ Marvin Gaye's "Got to Give It Up." Perfect choice for him. 3. Allison ~ Alicia Bridges' "I Love the Nightlife." She can make that work really, really well, IMO. 4. Lil ~ Candi Staton's "Young Hearts Run Free." I can just hear her putting the power in this song. It's a disco classic, but it's also more soulful than most disco songs. I'd love to see her do something by First Choice, but they might be just a little too obscure for Idol. 5. Adam ~ Oh god...I have no clue. I bet he's pissed that he did "Play That Funky Music" two weeks ago. Oh well! If he's adamant about keeping his little "image," then maybe he should do either "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" or "Do You Wanna Funk," both by drag queen extraordinaire Sylvester. 6. Gokey ~ Another oh god. I'm really coming up with nothing for him at all lol. 7. Matt ~ And another oh god. I'm sure he wished he could have just went home after hearing the theme lol Peter Brown's "Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me?" or "Dance with Me," perhaps? I just hope to god that they don't pick safe songs. Delve into disco's deep songbook! Disco's primary purpose, IMO, is to get you feeling the music and dancing, but there are many songs for vocalists in the disco genre, and they each should find the right one. Maybe I could accept someone slowing a song down if it works...Kris slowing down Chic's "I Want Your Love" would make me love him forever and ever, for example. Lil could work a slowed down version of that, too. I can't wait to see who the mentor is. DISCO LIVES!! Attached Images
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04-18-2009, 06:08 PM	#3
JulieSomoski Roseanne Reboot - March 27! Forum Veteran Join Date: Nov 06, 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,558	This will definitely be an interesting week. And you're right - everyone needs to keep it fast and upbeat. Slowing down a disco song is just not right. I have a feeling this could be a shining week for Lil. She should pick a modern disco song, add her own touch to it, and she could do real well. You know the judges are gonna love Adam this week. I can definitely see Danny and Allison having a tough time, as their voices are not suited for disco at all. The others are up in the air. For Danny, I could see hime doing "Dance with Me" - it's not entirely disco, but it was from the era. Matt or Kris should do a Bee Gees song - maybe "Staying Alive."
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04-20-2009, 04:10 PM	#6
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04-21-2009, 08:06 PM	#8
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04-19-2009, 07:17 PM	#4
JoPol_wannabe Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 11, 2001 Location: Nebraska Posts: 3,036	I think they should sing Lil- A Donna Summer song or I'll survive or Don't leave me this way Danny- That's the way I like it or some KC and the sunshine band song Adam- I think it would be funny if he sang You sexy thing or he could do a version of FunkyTown Allison- Turn the beat around or Venus and I think it would be funny if she sang it's rainin' men Matt- Shadow Dancin' Anoop- You Dropped a Bomb on Me Chris- Everlasting Love The group song they could do a Grease Medley- You're The One That I Want, Greased Lightning & Summer Nights

04-19-2009, 09:43 PM	#5
JulieSomoski Roseanne Reboot - March 27! Forum Veteran Join Date: Nov 06, 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,558	I think Lil should stay away from Donna Summer. The judges will nail her for singing a Donna Summer song, just like they did for her singing Bette Midler. Her best way to go would be to sing a contemporary disco song, maybe on that isn't so well known, and her own power vocals to it. She could do Rainin' Men well, though - maybe she should do that.

04-21-2009, 08:09 PM	#9
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	i missed Lil, but im getting the feeling i didnt miss too much ...

04-21-2009, 08:11 PM	#10
JulieSomoski Roseanne Reboot - March 27! Forum Veteran Join Date: Nov 06, 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,558	What a shame - I really do disagree with the judges. For some reason, they hate Lil, and this will definitely be her last week. But I have to say, this was one of my favorite performances of hers we've since in a long time. I thought she was great, totally original, and she gave it her own spin. The vocals were there, and the unfortunate thing for Lil was that it was disco week. But honestly, the judges just don't like her. American Idol just isn't her show - I really think we'll end up seeing her get a recording contract somewhere, because she can sing.

04-21-2009, 08:14 PM	#13
platinumblondelife smooches. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 14, 2005 Posts: 2,189	Damn, this is good. Now THIS is original. ILU Kris.

04-21-2009, 08:18 PM	#14
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	Kris - really good. he's been underwhelming these past few weeks, but this was great, one of his best performances. he redeemed himself.