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bigdevs -> American Idol Beatles Night? (3/14/2008 11:10:53 AM)

I work in entertainment so I try to be hip to what is hot and what's going on in the entertainment industry. I like Simon's opinions for the most part, so I don't have a problem with tuning in to American Idol. It is the most popular show on television.

I am a huge Beatles fan, a trained musician/singer, and I think its sacreligious to sing Beatles tunes when not singing along with the radio, in the car, or in the shower. It's just not right. John Lennon and Paul McCartney (and George & Ringo) were brilliant. Their talent cannot be replicated.

Am I the only one who was peevy when the Idols got to sing the Beatles tunes? It was horrid. I spent half the night taking deep breaths and trying to ignore the slaughter of some of the best music of all time. Then, Ryan announces they can't just have one Beatles night...Oh no! They must do the Beatles next week, too. Let's slaughter them some more!

Anyone feel My pain?

-D
aka a huge Beatles fan




Estring -> RE: American Idol Beatles Night? (3/14/2008 11:15:05 AM)

Kind of like eating dog food and complaining it doesn't taste like steak. American Idol has nothing to do with good music or talent. Why watch it? Put on a Beatles record and sing along instead.




OmegaG -> RE: American Idol Beatles Night? (3/14/2008 11:28:33 AM)

Imitation is the best form of flattery.

Besides, Michael needs the money.




bigdevs -> RE: American Idol Beatles Night? (3/14/2008 11:38:18 AM)

That's the only reason Michael sold the rights to the songbook. -grrr-

Thats the same excuse authors of fan fiction use to justify stealing ideas from authors. I never believed it Myself. I guess I just can't understand taking such beautiful songs and making them sound terrible.




Pyrrsefanie -> RE: American Idol Beatles Night? (3/14/2008 3:13:16 PM)

I gave American Idol a shot, I really did... until I saw that caterwauling mess that was supposed to be "Killer Queen" and said "fuck it, I'm out" right then and there.

Also caught a few refrains of that one girl's horrible rendition of "Hopelessly Devoted To You" and wanted to cry.  I'm sure Olivia Newton-John was, if she was watching.  Eeesh.




faerytattoodgirl -> RE: American Idol Beatles Night? (3/14/2008 3:14:13 PM)

the only singer that i find that i liked on there this year is the hot rocker ...whats her name....amanda???

and that one with the sleeve tattoo....LOOKS YUMMY.





farglebargle -> RE: American Idol Beatles Night? (3/14/2008 3:15:56 PM)

Wife#1 says that the trick is to TiVo it, and then you can fastforward through the trainwrecks...




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