May 24, 2012
"Neil Diamond…yes, here he is, Neil himself, who, in his old age, has adopted the talking/singing style of Rex Harrison as Professor Henry Higgins."
For some reason, that's what I found to be the most entertaining part of the final "American Idol" results show last night. That and the way Jennifer Holliday looked like she was going to devour Jessica Sanchez. I also like the part where Phillip Phillips, having won, and being left on the stage to sing a final song, realized he didn't have to sing and just cried a little, then walked over to his mom for a hug, which became a big old family hug (until Jennifer Lopez trotted over to infuse the hug with her extraordinary beauty and talent without which the season could not properly end).
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WGWG for the win. Now for his career that will be either TaylorHicksian or DeWyzian.
I've only seen a few episodes of Idol over the years, but that was a very funny recap of the final show.
But not Wiz Kalifian (Kalifianesque?).
The other day, I dropped my my supermarket and there was some parking lot sale thing going on with Neil Diamond blaring over the loud speakers. Turns out it wasn't a recording, but a guy who sounded more like Neil Diamond than Neil Diamond (which is arguably pretty damn easy these days.) Not a big fan of imitators, but I was genuinely impressed.
The hardest thing about life in the new diverse vibrant multicultural America is having to endure being told that Jennifer Lopez is extraordinarily beautiful and talented. Well, having to agree with that balderdash. Which most people do because to demur would, you know, indicate mild bigotry.
Holy Cow, that's what I said last night!! He's talking in key like Rex in My Fair Lady.
BTW, this is my last year. The teeny boppers like the blue eyed boys, regardless of talent. A final sing-off without Joshua was too hard to watch anyway.
Beta,
I couldn't agree more. I also wonder if PhilPhil got some pity votes because he has to undergo kidney surgery sometime soon.
Joshua should have been in the final two.
Joe,
Years ago my Mom and I were in LA at Universal's City Walk the day of the VH1 Music Awards. There was a Rod Stewart imitator singing to a boom box nearby. My mom was sure it was actually Rod Stewart. I told her it was a woman. It was. But this woman looked just Rod and either sounded really good or was just a good lip syncer.
Neil has always, from the mid-6os, been known as a talker-singer. Listen to his work such as Solitary Man, Red Red Wine, Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon, You Don't Bring Me Flowers, and yes, Sweet Caroline and you'll hear a very "talking" style of singing.
diamond put me more in mind of william shatner than rex harrison...except without the sense of humor.
sadly, he appeared to be nearly senile and barely aware of his surroundings as he spoke a few words of his song. somebody ought to suggest to him that it's time to retire.
holliday can still belt out her signature song...love the crazy crossed-eyes by the end of it...but it was still somehow more impressive when she was fat.
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