More on the 'American Idol' guys
I was thinking about last night's American Idol performances -- how totally boring most of the guys were. I was looking for the standouts, like last season's Chris Daughtry, Taylor Hicks and Elliott Yamin, who even at this point in the show last season had started to make an impression.
I went back to the Top 8 guys performances last year, and it seems like it was a rough week that time around, too. Beyond Chris, Elliott and Taylor, there were others who were making their mark. Ace Young was garnering the hottie vote, and Bucky Covington had the Southern rocker thing going on (sort of, but at least memorably). And I still remember the performances by Kevin Covais, Will Makar and Gedeon McKinney, which is almost more than I can say for some of last night's.
At least by this time last season, some of the voices were starting to make an impression. I'm interested to see more from Chris Sligh, Blake Lewis and Sundance Head -- maybe Chris Richardson, since the judges have stated he's not living up to his potential yet. The other four I'm not invested in at all. I'm hoping the women do a better job this evening, and that the voters don't kick out some of the better people.
Incidentally, we all know what's going on with Daughtry and Taylor Hicks, but not so much about Elliott Yamin. According to his MySpace page, he has a new album out March 20. There are a couple of clips on the page, too, which are a nice reminder of his rich vocal performances on AI last season. I'm hoping some of these guys start to step it up pretty soon.
Comments
This years contestants are trying to do their best, but they have a huge bar that was set last season.
As far as the male vocals, Elliott Yamin is my all time favorite. I loved Tay, Chris, Bucky & Gideon too, but ahhh that sultry smooth voice of Elliott's knocks me off my feet!!!!
Posted by: Lillith | March 7, 2007 6:46 PM
Plenty going on with Elliott. His first single, Movin' On is getting radio play and is available on iTunes. Already sold more than 26,000 copies. Yahoo music was offering a free download of his You Are the One. Beautiful song. He's #23 on Amazon pre-sales right. You can hear clips of his songs at rickey.org and KIIS FM has a clip of his Wait for You video. It's also up on youtube. Elliott's making his mark and his CD is sounding like it was worth the long wait!
Posted by: Kathy | March 7, 2007 7:22 PM
Oh, and Elliott will be on Larry King Live tonight with Diana DeGarmo and Bucky Covington, and is scheduled for Regis and Kelli on March 20th.
Posted by: Kathy | March 7, 2007 7:23 PM
Plenty going on with Elliott Yamin. His first single going for radio impact March 13th. The single called WAIT FOR YOU. Elliott is also going to be on Regis and Kelly on March 20th the day his CD is being released. Also catch Elliott on the Late night Jimmy Kimmel show at 12 midnight on April 4th. Elliott has been in recording studios the past few months but now "E" is back!!
Posted by: Taratova | March 10, 2007 3:53 PM
Just an FYI Elliott Yamin will have his CD out this Tuesday 3/20/07
If you want to preorder you can on Amazon or buy it this coming Tues at Target well at all the stores actually. Go get it Maryland and request Elliotts single Wait for you available on Itunes!
Posted by: DK | March 16, 2007 9:39 AM