President Obama Invited on "American Idol" for Duet w/ Al Green - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 01-31-2012, 01:54 PM

Barack Obama on "American Idol"?
Nigel Lythgoe Invites The President, Al Green To Show
1/31/12

From the American President to American Idol?

Barack Obama's rendition of Al Green's classic 'Let's Stay Together' at an event in Harlem earned him a ticket to Hollywood (if he wants it), as "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe took to Twitter early Tuesday to invite the president to sing on the reality show.

"@BarackObama we loved your vocal performance so much we'd love to invite you on to #AmericanIdol this Season for a duet with Al Green," Lythgoe wrote.

It's a shrewd business move; "Idol" ratings are down significantly this year, and rival singing competition "The X-Factor" stole all the headlines on Monday night by parting ways with host Steve Jones and judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger.

Obama's vocal work has already helped spur record sales, as in the few days after his singing lit up YouTube, digital download sales of Green's song were up 490%.

Lythgoe also passed judgment on the vocal stylings of Obama's leading presidential rival. Mitt Romney sang 'America the Beautiful' at a Florida rally on Monday night, earning negative reviews after the video hit the airwaves and web. Lythgoe was among the tough critics.

"If it were an election based on vocal talent @barackobama would beat Romney hands down. Mitt was very flat singing 'America the Beautiful,'" he tweeted.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0..._1243895.html?

catlover79 · 01-31-2012, 02:35 PM

Oh, please. Doesn't he have more pressing issues to concentrate on - like helping people find JOBS????

old grouch · 01-31-2012, 08:24 PM

Can we have a REAL president, please!!!

James28 · 02-01-2012, 12:40 AM

President Obama on American idol? I think this is a lame excuse to boost the show's ratings.

Mr. Television · 02-01-2012, 12:56 AM

Well Obama thinks he's an American Idol so yea...lol

catlover79 · 02-01-2012, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

Well Obama thinks he's an American Idol so yea...lol

Sadly - delusuions of grandeur...

An 80s Guy · 02-01-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Oh, please. Doesn't he have more pressing issues to concentrate on - like helping people find JOBS????

The President didn't say he was going to do it. It's just this Idol guy trying to get some press for Idol.

AKA · 02-01-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by An 80s Guy

The President didn't say he was going to do it. It's just this Idol guy trying to get some press for Idol.

Exactly. He had nothing to do with the invitation. Unless the President agrees to appear on Idol, the ire in this case should be directed at Nigel Lythgoe, not President Obama.

catlover79 · 02-01-2012, 02:31 PM

OK, I misunderstood. Thanks.

AKA · 02-01-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

OK, I misunderstood. Thanks.

01-31-2012, 01:54 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,120	President Obama Invited on "American Idol" for Duet w/ Al Green Barack Obama on "American Idol"? Nigel Lythgoe Invites The President, Al Green To Show 1/31/12 From the American President to American Idol? Barack Obama's rendition of Al Green's classic 'Let's Stay Together' at an event in Harlem earned him a ticket to Hollywood (if he wants it), as "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe took to Twitter early Tuesday to invite the president to sing on the reality show. "@BarackObama we loved your vocal performance so much we'd love to invite you on to #AmericanIdol this Season for a duet with Al Green," Lythgoe wrote. It's a shrewd business move; "Idol" ratings are down significantly this year, and rival singing competition "The X-Factor" stole all the headlines on Monday night by parting ways with host Steve Jones and judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger. Obama's vocal work has already helped spur record sales, as in the few days after his singing lit up YouTube, digital download sales of Green's song were up 490%. Lythgoe also passed judgment on the vocal stylings of Obama's leading presidential rival. Mitt Romney sang 'America the Beautiful' at a Florida rally on Monday night, earning negative reviews after the video hit the airwaves and web. Lythgoe was among the tough critics. "If it were an election based on vocal talent @barackobama would beat Romney hands down. Mitt was very flat singing 'America the Beautiful,'" he tweeted. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0..._1243895.html? Attached Images

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catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	OK, I misunderstood. Thanks.