Well, it seems the country is pretty much divided. Without counting Syesha out as she has consistently come up from behind and could still surprise us let just for a minute assume that next week it will be a David vs. David showdown.
One half is siding with David Archuleta, with his consistency and his charm. Many of us elected him to be the next American Idol way back during the tryouts. David has a great voice and uses it wisely. He picks songs that fit his voice but not necessarily his age. He probably appeals to both male and female, old and young. His cons have been his age as many think he is just too young to hold the coveted title, and his father, whom somehow has been portrayed as "The Dad From Hell". We really can't hold him accountable for either of those two.
And then there's David Cook. He was not the favorite from the beginning but week after week his performances won many fans. He took huge risks by rearranging known songs to suit his style and what could have been disastrous, turned out to be one hit after another. Many site that it's time that a "Rocker" wins the competition and feel that he will have more success after Idol. He definitely has the "señoritas" vote, and possibly the rockers vote, but does he have the male vote? Regardless, he has a huge fan base that will do anything and everything in their power to crown him the next American Idol.
So, tonight should be a nice show. I believe they all go home and then they get to perform three songs. Producers choice, judges choice, and their own choice. Over at Idolblog.com some of the songs had been listed but not all, and they are as follows.
David Cook’s Choices 2/3 "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack (Judges Pick - Simon) "The World I Know" by Collective Soul (His Pick)
Syesha Mercado’s Choices 1/3 "If I Ain’t Got You" by Alicia Keys (Judges Pick - Randy)
David Archuleta's Choices 3/3 "So It Goes" By Billy Joel (Judges Pick - Paula) "Longer" by Dan Fogelberg (Producers Picks) "With You" by Chris Brown (His Pick)
Mi chica and I took our grandson to watch "Speed Racer". The movie in our eyes was great but then again I was prepared for disappointment. I grew up watching the series when I was a kid so it was obvious that I had a great interest in watching the movie.
It started a little slow as they had to build the story. I believe "Speed Racer" has been playing on and off on some obscure channels so many people are not familiar with it. Some time ago the theme song was revived by some group in "rave format and many people found out about Speed Racer thanks to it."
The races were totally fake as was the violence which made it OK for younger viewers. The cars "drift" through the elevated tracks complete with corkscrews, loops, and ramps all made of metal and just like in the original series the cars have a plethora of offensive and defensive devices.
The movie is mostly computer animation, the backgrounds are awesome and the action is fun to watch. It has a couple of good laughs thanks to Speed's little brother and his inseparable pet.
If you liked the mixture of human acting and computer animation in the old movie "Tron" or even better in "Lawnmower Man" then you'll like this movie. If you are around my age and remember the original series, you may like the movie but if you are lucky enough to have a grandchild or a son to go with you and you see the movie through his/her eyes, then you'll really enjoy the movie.
My grandson cheered and clapped as he pleased throughout the whole movie which was fine with me, grandma on the other hand shhhed him once or twice, but in the end we were all cheering and clapping for Speed to win the race. In the end we even got up from our seats and raised our hands in victory. I know, I know sounds lame but what's a granpa and a grandma to do.
If you think we were loud, you should have seen the Asian lady sitting behind us with her kids, you would have sword the whole thing was real, it was obvious they also enjoyed it. And then there was a teenager in front of us wearing a Speed Racer helmet.
Now, if you don't know who Speed Racer is, or grew up watching the series and find yourself going to watch it, you may be disappointed, and if you take your date with you, then you may even be in trouble.
Mother's day sure is a nice day to celebrate. To take one day of the year aside and dedicate it to the moms in our lives is great but I believe that everyday of the year should be a mother's day.
Sure us Fathers are also important but I'll be the first to admit that us Fathers are not even close to being in the same league Mothers are. Moms beat us in every sense of the word hands down.
I for one have no idea how my mom, a woman of little schooling and little education has made so much more than we will ever do. You'll figure that a 75 year old woman would now depend a lot on her kids while in reality it's the other way around. My father was great but a lot of his greatness was due to the fact that he had my mom behind him every step of the way.
Again, I don't think I am in the same league my dad and mom were,but with the aid of "mi chica" we are surviving just fine.
So it is with the utmost respect and admiration to the girls in my life that I write this post in hopes that not just today but every day of the year they somehow get the feeling that Mother's Day is an everyday affair. So to my mom, my wife, and two daughters. Along with my four sisters and daughter in law and all of you my friends out there in blogland that are moms I wish you all have a fantastic Mother's Day.
One of the Account Executives at work wanted to thank us, the support group for all of our help and for all we do for him. He sponsored a pizza lunch for the entire support group all 60 or so of us.
Normally I am not a big pizza eater, actually for a long time I used to hate pizza but eventually I acquired the taste for it. However after only one slice I am done unless... It is pineapple pizza. I can honestly have at least half a full size pizza just for me. If you ask me pineapple pizza is one of the greatest inventions ever.
So, being that it was a company sponsored event, I refrained myself from eating half a pizza and only ate four slices. Oh wait, four slices is half a pizza.
This is Jobing.com Arena, home of the Phoenix Coyotes and site for the first stop on the American Idol tour this year.
It couldn't have been the other way. Next week will only be a formality, a show with nine songs sung by three idols and unless Syesha do something super extraordinary we all know that next week is just a warm up for the season's grand finale David vs. David. Jason was just getting too weird for me but weather I like it or not this guy has a huge following... go figure!
I am hooked on "Hell's Kitchen". This show is funny but scary to think that when you eat at a restaurant the cooks can be anything like what it's been highlighted in the show. The premise of the show is that the guys compete against the girls and each show there's obviously an elimination. Chef Ramsey is the star of the show but the entertainment comes from the chef hopefuls. In Tuesday's episode the guy that got nominated to be taken out of the show by his team mates was safe and asked to be allowed to be a part of the "right team" meaning the girl team. Chef Ramsey granted his wish and the girls are in awe and not happy at all. Should be funny next week.
Last week while at my mom's I was surfing the channels when I came accross "The Ultimate Coyote Ugly Search", what I didn't know is that they were showing the complete season. So out of ten Traveling Coyote hopefuls I was able to watch the last seven. Sometimes it's cool to just catch the whole season in one night.
And on "Can You Duet" they are still in the process of elimination to choose the top ten duos. It is definitely going to be an OK show. I enjoy Country Music so I know I'll like it. Some of the duos are already showing some major talent. I am really looking forward for the real competition to begin.
With such a huge Rock ''n' Roll library I was really disappointed at some of the song choices last night. As I had predicted Jason Castro was a total disaster, I will be really disappointed and not to mention upset if he advances. "I shot the Sheriff and Mr. Tambourine Man" totally wrong for a competition of AI's caliber.
David Cook was good but unfortunately what I thought for sure would be his night got stolen by little David. David Archuleta has been catching a lot of criticism because he is good and he is young. Comments like "He's sings good but he is forgettable" or "He sings good but everything he sings sounds the same" or "He is too young, he won't sound the same as his voice matures" Now what kindda crap is that? He has been consistently good and deserves to win, but I am all for a no holds barred showdown between him and David Cook.
It seem that my wish of Syesha getting the number three spot will be a reality, unless there's a huge vote discrepancy. There is just no way Jason will advance. I knew that no matter what Syesha did she would be dizzed. Last night was no exception, she tried to stay strong and take criticism in good stride but it just proved to be too much.
What would you do if week after week, you are crushed by the judges although saved by the voters? After Randy's crappy comments and Paula's standing ovation followed by Simon's assurance that her performance was good as he sided with Paula, she could no longer hold it all in and her emotions got the best of her. Her crying in my opinion was 100% justified. She deserves better. I don't think she has what it takes to overtake any of the two Davids but a third place is a great place to be. And for the record in my opinion her take on "Change is Gonna Come" was actually pretty awesome.
I decided to go back to Westgate City Walk a year later. Superbowl is now history but the legacy and the beauty of Westgate remains. Margaritaville is now open for business as are a plethora of restaurants and bars. This place is great, if are ever in the Phoenix/Glendale area this is a must visit place.
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And so tonight music that shaped Rock 'n' Roll. Tonight the top four will have the opportunity to rock as they pick songs from a huge music library. I imagine they'll sing two songs, I wonder if they'll do a fast rock and and slow rock. David Archuleta is more of a crooner than a rocker, I am very interested in hearing what he'll sing. Syesha (my favorite to be "numero tres") is very versatile, I think she'll come up with something good. David Cook will be cookin' as he'll be right at home this week. Jason, I really couldn't care less what he sings. Jason should have been out already and the other three contestants will out sing him.
No matter what, it should be a good week, after all who doesn't like Rock 'n' Roll. My prediction for tonight is that the judges will once again hate Syesha and will label her as forgettable, they will praise Jason even if he sounds crappy, and will heavily lean towards David Cook this week.
Many polls still have David Archuleta as the heavy favorite. But rest assured that the producers and record label moguls want David Cook to be the winner. I am really looking forward to the David vs. David finale.
As many of you know by now I love music, any kind of music, but I enjoy certain styles better than others. For quite a while I have been into Country Music. My love for Country Music is not new, it starter back when I was a teenager and groups such as Alabama and The Oakridge Boys were hot tickets or Willie Nelson and The Judds were playing on the radio daily.
Back during the Disco era there was a deviation of music and fashion brought by a movie with John Travolta. "Urban Cowboy" was a well received movie and most of us at the Disco decided dressing up like cowboys with "John Wayne" shirts and baggy pants and wearing cowboy boots and hats was the trend.
To me "Urban Cowboy" brought County Music to those of us that otherwise would have never given it the chance. In Anaheim, California the famous bar "Gilley's" opened up. Unfortunately for me, "Gilley's" was for people 21 years old and over, so I could never go, but I heard it was such a fun place complete with a mechanical bull and nothing but Country Music.
I have listened to many styles of music since then but for the past few years I find myself listening to more Country Music than any other kind, including Spanish Music. And Mickey Gilley's classic songs are among my favorites. Here I am singing on of these classics.
Some time ago I highlighted "I've been watching you" by Rodney Atkins. This is a song that I thought is what parenting is all about. If you missed it, read that post here. Then a couple of months ago, I highlighted "You Find Out Who Your Friends Are" by Tracy Lawrence. This song is about friendship and finding out who your friends are. If you missed it, read that post here. So, today I want to highlight yet another song about growing up and parenting too. This is a new song and currently a favorite of mine. It's called "You Gonna Miss This" by Trace Adkins. Let me know what you think about it.
She was staring out the window of that SUV Complaning, saying "I can't wait to turn 18" She said "I'll make my own money, and I'll make my own rules" Mamma put the car in park out there in front of the school Then she kissed her head and said "I was just like you"
You're gonna miss this You're gonna want this back You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast These are some good times So take a good look around You may not know it now But you're gonna miss this
Before she knows it she's a brand new bride In a one-bedroom apartment, and her daddy stops by He tells her "It's a nice place" She says "It'll do for now" Starts talking about babies and buying a house Daddy shakes his head and says "Baby, just slow down"
Cause you're gonna miss this You're gonna want this back You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast These are some good times So take a good look around You may not know it now But you're gonna miss this
Five years later there's a plumber workin' on the water heater Dog's barkin', phone's ringin' One kid's cryin', one kid's screamin' She keeps apologizin' He says "They don't bother me. I've got 2 babies of my own. One's 36, one's 23. Huh, it's hard to believe, but ...
You're gonna miss this You're gonna want this back You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast These are some good times So take a good look around You may not know it now But you're gonna miss this"
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About Me
My wife says:"So, your loyal, hard working, honest
and most of all caring and loving towards all of your family." My daugher
Nikki says: "My dad is the best dad in the whole world. Enough Said!"
My Daughter Michelle says:"He's so funny! He's got a great sense of humor
and is always making us laugh. He has a way of brightening up my day.=)"
So if that's me in their eyes, who am I to argue?
Mi chica and I took our grandson to watch "Speed Racer". The movie in our eyes was great but then again I was prepared for disappointment. I grew up watching the series when I was a kid so it was obvious that I had a great interest in watching the movie.
It couldn't have been the other way. Next week will only be a formality, a show with nine songs sung by three idols and unless Syesha do something super extraordinary we all know that next week is just a warm up for the season's grand finale David vs. David. Jason was just getting too weird for me but weather I like it or not this guy has a huge following... go figure!
can be anything like what it's been highlighted in the show. The premise of the show is that the guys compete against the girls and each show there's obviously an elimination. Chef Ramsey is the star of the show but the entertainment comes from the chef hopefuls. In Tuesday's episode the guy that got nominated to be taken out of the show by his team mates was safe and asked to be allowed to be a part of the "right team" meaning the girl team. Chef Ramsey granted his wish and the girls are in awe and not happy at all. Should be funny next week.
Last week while at my mom's I was surfing the channels when I came accross "The Ultimate Coyote Ugly Search", what I didn't know is that they were showing the complete season. So out of ten Traveling Coyote hopefuls I was able to watch the last seven. Sometimes it's cool to just catch the whole season in one night.
And on "Can You Duet" they are still in the process of elimination to choose the top ten duos. It is definitely going to be an OK show. I enjoy Country Music so I know I'll like it. Some of the duos are already showing some major talent. I am really looking forward for the real competition to begin.
