Soul Patrol

Yes, I watch American Idol. I’ve actually seen every single episode this season (a first), mainly because I’ve been following Taylor Hicks. I’ve mentioned him before (notice how I ask if you’ve been voting: people actually do that, huh?), and I sort of stopped worrying about updating the interweb about his status because I was constantly of the mindset that he’d be gone every Wednesday.

Then every Wednesday came and went, and there he was. That mini-beard Live wannabe guy left, the little R&B girl left, the really fat R&B girl left, the blonde redneck went, “Ace” went … all the while I’m sitting there thinking, “Holy shit, might Taylor actually be around next week?”

But you guys, I didn’t think he’d win. I put money on Dr. Small Beard, and lo and behold, he left even before Eliot Yamin (Man of the Fighting Teeth)! What the shit?

The thing I love about Taylor is that he was always into real songs. He wasn’t prancing around singing some bullshit R Kelly or Creed, he was singing real fucking music (Uh hello, “Levon” anyone? “Takin’ It to the Streets”? Yeah, I thought so.) and he was into it. Sure, he sometimes comes across as being slightly mentally deficient (retarded), but he loves music, and I really adore that in anyone, not just karaoke contestants. I got so into trying to guess which songs he’d do each week and watching him strut around like a Mick Jagger impersonator at the old folk’s home. So fucking awesome.

I will say, however, that McPhee woman was starting to drive me nuts. Always with this look on her face like she wants to do it with whoever happens to be on the other side of the camera. Stop it, it’s getting gross. She was my favorite of the girls for a while, but dude, now I can’t stand her.

Hey guys? It’s a good thing the American Idol season is over because I just re-read everything I typed and I’m seriously considering suicide, just based on how completely insane I sound.

Hey, at least I didn’t have a goofy sign. I may or may not have danced on my couch, though.

I’ve never watched AI, but I watched last night. (A friend asked me last week, “What are you? A communist?”) I’m still not sure I get it.

all odds were on taylor! i never watched either, but i read the recaps. too bad winning isn’t going to do jackshit for his career as a singer. um, hello blonde chick from last year? big black guy from the year before?? SEE? i can’t even remember their names!

The best descriptions of Taylor I’ve heard: “the brother with Down’s syndrome George Clooney doesn’t want you to know about,” “post-stroke DeNiro.”

Don’t worry, I’m e-mailing this post to the Austin/Travis County authorities. You’ll get the help you need very soon, involuntarily.

Actually, the blond chick from last year is doing pretty well. If you like country. I knew her song, but didn’t realize she was from AI until I saw her perform last night.

I never watched American Idol until this season and when Taylor made the auditions, I HAD to watch every episode. I always thought he’d be off next but NO! He made me happy every time I heard him sing. He wasn’t the best singer, but he was the best performer and was able to connect with the audience in a very real way.

Sigh.

I always got a Cocker vibe while watching him. Which, to me, is not a good thing.

American Idol makes me nautious. I can’t wait ’til they take that stupid reality off T.V. so I can gain my friends back Tuesday Nights. I mean seriously, if you want to see a bunch of amatuers sing, go to your local bar on karaoke night.

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A Cocker vibe is ALMOST ALWAYS a good thing.

His first single better have “Takin’ It To The Streets” as a b-side. Or heads are gonna roll!