tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post1780019603033604059..comments2024-03-17T03:42:21.277-05:00Comments on LEARNING CURVE ON THE ECLIPTIC: Music Monday (& Tuesday) ~ Casey James + UPDATETwilighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-33687394373414354652010-05-23T09:05:10.395-05:002010-05-23T09:05:10.395-05:00Anonymous (Mary) ~~~ Ah! Well thanks for that. S...Anonymous (Mary) ~~~ Ah! Well thanks for that. Still, I don't trust the producers and Cowell one little bit. ;-)<br /><br />By the way I saw on one of the fan sites yesterday that Eric Hutchinson (on tour at present) had heard about Casey singing his song and was flattered and said he'd be interested in writing with him sometime. :-)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-77499407302838442562010-05-22T15:41:47.108-05:002010-05-22T15:41:47.108-05:00Casey was asked about "Pride and Joy" in...Casey was asked about "Pride and Joy" in an interview and said this:<br /><br />"Did you consider doing Stevie Ray Vaughan's Pride and Joy?<br /><br />That would have been a crowd-pleaser, but I would have lost all my musical credibility if I had done that song. As a musician, there are certain songs you just don't do unless you're going to switch it up, in which case you better be somebody, and I'm not, so ..."<br /><br />Humble as always. He doesn't say that was his other song choice although he does confirm he had another song in mind and that it "got switched up" (note: he didn't say *he* switched the song) but Shirley Halperin the LA TImes columnist who posted the non-spoiler description of his rehearsal which sparked the speculation, clarified that it was the Eric Hutchinson the song he rehearsed, but while the band was working out the arrangement, Casey was jamming on his guitar. <br /><br />MaryS-NJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-46232350133642587842010-05-22T09:45:16.409-05:002010-05-22T09:45:16.409-05:00TNPOTUS ~~~ Dang! It seems that the internet is o...TNPOTUS ~~~ Dang! It seems that the internet is overloaded, being Saturday and many people all doing the same thing - or something - because the video refuses to load/stream whatever.<br /><br />I'm going to do another Idol post on Tuesday (last one this year) and will add it there with anything else I can find on CJ. :-)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-64173343409083841362010-05-22T09:24:42.677-05:002010-05-22T09:24:42.677-05:00TNPOTUS ~~~ Hi! Good! I'm glad that you see...TNPOTUS ~~~ Hi! Good! I'm glad that you see Casey as one who'll succeed from here on.<br /><br />I'm going to add another video to the post in a mo - Casey's appearance on Ellen DeGeneres' show yesterday. He got a chance to show a little more of his style.<br />I hope he'll appear on Letterman some time next week too, the other eliminated contestants have done so.<br /><br />Mr. North - ah yes! AN, I call him. He's from my part of the world and has all kinds of interesting interests and is a prolific writer and blogger.<br /><br />Re Jealous Guy and Hallelujah - I agree. Though in context of the post and comments, Jealous Guy was sung in the Lennon/McCartney theme week, whereas Hallelujah was the judges' choice for Lee DeWyse to sing when the final three competed this week. They gave Casey Daughters by John Mayer at that time.....nowhere near as well-known as Hallelujah (sung on Idol nearly every season) or Maybe I'm Amazed (McCartney) -judges choice for Crystal.<br /><br />Anyway Casey's fans will sit back and watch his rise once the summer tour is over. It'll be interesting to see how he's doing this time next year. Adam Lambert has completely eclipsed the winner of last year's show already. He was on Leno last night and about do go out on tour, has toured in Europe and other continents already. :-)<br /><br />Now - I'll go find that other video of Casey.Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-63613910062860163762010-05-21T17:45:35.628-05:002010-05-21T17:45:35.628-05:00Have paid absolutely no attention to "Idol&qu...Have paid absolutely no attention to "Idol" this season, which had always been the case until last year, when I made the mistake of watching and got caught up by Adam Lambert, only to be disappointed when the most talented person of the group wasn't selected.<br />Be that as it may, having listened to the clip of Casey James, my guess is Mr. James will go on to become the most popular and most talented of this year's group. He's got "it", and "it" is much more important and lasting that being an American idol.<br />P.S. Seems Mr. North and I also share a background in blues/rock, which doesn't really surprise me. We seem to share other interests as well.<br />P.P.S. If you took a poll, I think "Jealous Guy" would be more recognizable than "Hallelujah." Especially among the Boomer set.The Next President of the United Statesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-15275300791931670612010-05-21T14:54:44.694-05:002010-05-21T14:54:44.694-05:00Anonymous (Mary)~~~~
Hi again!
It did seem to be ...Anonymous (Mary)~~~~<br />Hi again!<br /><br />It did seem to be a foregone conclusion that Casey would be eliminated. The judges couldn't have been more embarrassingly obvious about their manipulation of voters' opinions this time.<br />No doubt the producers would have "manipulated" the result if votes hadn't matched their requirements.<br /><br />I read somewhere today that a "reliable source" has said that Casey's original song coice was "Pride and Joy" by Stevie Ray Vaughan (an artist to whom Randy Jackson has likened Casey more than once). After the rehearsal someone who was present reported back on-line that Casey's song was a rip roaring rock and roll song which would have people on their feet dancing. That was not the song he sang - no way. So what happened inbetween rehearsal and broadcast is anybody's guess. Shady business, no doubt.<br /><br />Still, there'll be appearances on various TV shows to come, and the summer tour, when he might be able to display more of his real style.<br />:-)<br />Oh - was that his niece? A sweet ending, for someone who appears to be a sweet guy.Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-3150033112124919862010-05-21T09:33:07.496-05:002010-05-21T09:33:07.496-05:00Thanks for posting the new chart for Casey. (Glad ...Thanks for posting the new chart for Casey. (Glad I could help!) I'm sorry to see Casey go, but I have to say that the man put up with a lot of unpleasantness with dignity and grace. His final sing-out, seranading his little cousin, was touching. <br /><br />Apparently, Casey had a couple of songs in mind for his personal choice and he liked them both, so I don't know if he was talked out of the other choice (rumor has it, a Stevie Ray Vaughan classic) or made the choice entirely for himself. <br /><br />What is evident is that American Idol has never been even-handed to all contestants and the manipulations are just becoming more obvious after all these years, even to casual viewers. <br /><br />-- MaryS-NJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-69269692397352755092010-05-20T08:51:02.356-05:002010-05-20T08:51:02.356-05:00Casey has been eliminated so will not compete in t...Casey has been eliminated so will not compete in the finale. Having watched the show it seemed to be a foregone conclusion. Judges and producers have what they've been aiming for during past weeks, a final round between Crystal and Lee.<br /><br />Casey will have benefited greatly from Idol though, and seemed very happy with the outcome. Wise!<br />He'll soon be out from under the Idol machine.Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-21984373395825853232010-05-19T08:32:38.247-05:002010-05-19T08:32:38.247-05:00anyjazz ~~ Thanks for saying exactly what I would ...anyjazz ~~ Thanks for saying exactly what I would have said.<br /><br />Last night's show was the most blatant example of voter manipulation I've seen since the general election of 2008!<br /><br />The judges were ridiculous! They contradicted themselves in order to favour one contestant above another. Do they think their audience is completely devoid of intellect? It would appear so.<br /><br />Casey was handed a dud song, in comparison to the other 2, and I suspect his own choice wasn't what he really wanted to sing....the whole thing stank to high heaven!Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-72652690476424628112010-05-19T07:20:03.384-05:002010-05-19T07:20:03.384-05:00We've always suspected that there was some man...We've always suspected that there was some manipulation going on with the voting and ranking of the finalists on American Idol. Last night’s show (May 18, 2010) made it pretty obvious. The judges’ praises and pans, the distribution of the song choices and even the order of performances all had a rather obvious slant. It wasn’t subtle. <br /><br />I don’t suppose that any show that rakes in millions of dollars each week can be allowed to just go with the flow. Let the chips fall where they may? Sure, as long as they fall into the pockets of the executives running the show.<br /><br /> When a final contest between contestant “A” and contestant “B” is projected to generate a few million viewers and dollars more than a final contest between contestant “A” and contestant “C”, then that’s plenty incentive to shovel a few votes from one pile to another while the phones are still ringing. <br /><br />If the producers are just going to pick the winners, then why bother to ask for votes at all? Because they get a rake on each call too! Your call isn’t meaningless! Your vote counts! It means more dollars to count.<br /><br />There are advertisers and stockholders to please. The corporations are in charge. We will receive our instructions on which is good and which is not. We will be told what we can enjoy and what we will not.<br /><br />And what happens to television shows that get caught cheating? Now that’s the Sixty-four Thousand Dollar Question.anyjazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03319237414264543250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-33222411058761740922010-05-18T09:07:21.460-05:002010-05-18T09:07:21.460-05:00Shawn ~~~ I agree. They keep saying it's a &q...Shawn ~~~ I agree. They keep saying it's a "singing contest", but the title of the show says nothing about that - it says they're looking for an "Idol", who might be the best singer - or not. Clapton, Knopfler, Santana didn't have to be brilliant singers and are "Idols". :-)<br /><br />I suspect the show is fixed (up to a point) and whoever Cowell and Fuller want to , and think will pull in more $$$$$$ for them, will win - irrespective of votes. althouigh why Adam didn't win last year I still cannot understand.<br /><br />Let's hope the whole of Texas and Oklahoma comes out in force to vote for Casey tonight. I'd love to see him as runner-up, as Adam was. I haven't voted yet (never do until the final) but I shall tonight.Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-7727389619981032442010-05-17T20:12:24.814-05:002010-05-17T20:12:24.814-05:00casey may not be the best singer idol has ever had...casey may not be the best singer idol has ever had, but he is the best guitar player by a mile. i dig his rock n roll vibe , and i think he could be a star. especially if he gets to do his own thing, like you said.Shawn Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01290241481890970687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-8671756265279068132010-05-17T18:09:41.136-05:002010-05-17T18:09:41.136-05:00Oh it's 1982 as well - not 83.....
okay!!Oh it's 1982 as well - not 83.....<br />okay!!Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-15757653045883192122010-05-17T18:08:19.140-05:002010-05-17T18:08:19.140-05:00Anonymous (Mary) ~~~ Glad to hear that you enjoy h...Anonymous (Mary) ~~~ Glad to hear that you enjoy him too!<br /><br />Oh shucks - I wonder if Wikipedia has the wrong date of birth for him. I got it from there:<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Idol_(season_9)<br /><br />He does look more like someone with prominent Gemini - tall and very slim.....and it would explain why I cottoned on to him immediately (I always like Gemini Suns having Sun in Aquarius myself).<br /><br />Oh dear....hmmmm - I'll take a look at the chart for 31 May, same year and maybe add it to the post above as an either/or.<br /><br />Thanks for the information. I know Wiki can be unreliable with dates of birth.Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-89575724485669698072010-05-17T18:03:06.717-05:002010-05-17T18:03:06.717-05:00anthonynorth ~~~ That I'd love to see and hear...anthonynorth ~~~ That I'd love to see and hear. ;-)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-30995013681155900742010-05-17T14:44:44.366-05:002010-05-17T14:44:44.366-05:00I really enjoy your posts (and share your interest...I really enjoy your posts (and share your interest in Casey James).<br /><br />Just a question though. Where did you get birthdate information for Casey? I ask because on one of the fansites lists Casey's birthday as May 31st (1982). Also, he said in an interview this week that he is just about to turn 28. <br /><br />http://caseyjamesnews.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/casey-james-fan-info-facebook-twitter-etc/<br /><br />-MaryS-NJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-78484995787061651562010-05-17T09:34:45.397-05:002010-05-17T09:34:45.397-05:00I used to play a rock/blues combination myself. I ...I used to play a rock/blues combination myself. I could really get into that.anthonynorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680944720744601697noreply@blogger.com