tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post7237107975771614421..comments2023-12-14T08:23:14.758-03:00Comments on Idol Thoughts: Ranking the American Idol Runners-UpIdol Thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09424716624237024086noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-12838904780865857732008-02-25T21:01:00.000-02:002008-02-25T21:01:00.000-02:00I agree that Clay should be #1 but I cant agree wi...I agree that Clay should be #1 but I cant agree with Katherine at #2. That should be BO then maybe Diana. Katherine smiled through every song no matter what it was or what words were coming out of her mouth, not an ounce of feeling in her performances. Bo had a voice and passion. He was definitely someone to look forward to every week. <BR/>But no one beats Clay.<BR/>Yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-52180390682950854722008-02-24T05:51:00.000-02:002008-02-24T05:51:00.000-02:00It's really hard seing Clay up there, lumped in wi...It's really hard seing Clay up there, lumped in with/followed by the others. Somehow he needs or should have his own status. LOL I mean he technically did not win but he is one of the biggest stars to come from the show. And his talented certainly appears to be far greater than some of the actual "winners". But I digress...I actually would have Bo at #2 behind Clay given his level of performance during that season and popularity since. He has a very dedicated fanbase and his overall talents seem to outshine Blakes. In fact, what exactly has Blake done to be that high on the list. I'm confuzled. And while Justin hasn't really proven to be a stellar talent he has had slightly more success (that's good&bad) post AI which should land him at #3.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-11014645214634425222008-02-23T23:20:00.000-02:002008-02-23T23:20:00.000-02:00It would be interesting to have these contestants ...It would be interesting to have these contestants sing again NOW on an AI show. Season 2 had the best voices of all the seasons. I don't mean every person was better, but there were more solid voices that season. If we put all those on your list on an AI special, we'd have an interesting show. It amazes me that this year the contestants have sung many songs that were sung by Clay on his JukeBox Tour and at other times. He is so much better than any of these people. He sings effortlessly and can capture any era of song. As for the comment about his performance of "Vincent" ... everyon knows that they added a verse for him at the last minute. I wish he'd not sung that song. I have never liked it ... by anyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-28203703722008705332008-02-19T16:26:00.000-02:002008-02-19T16:26:00.000-02:00Bo is #1 on my list! You forgot to mention that Bo...Bo is #1 on my list! You forgot to mention that Bo has a fantastic new album out called <A HREF="http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=7801525" REL="nofollow">See the Light</A> (digitally available everywhere online; CD is a Walmart exclusive). Bo wrote all the songs on the album and plays several instruments on it. His awesome music video of <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJehjlU-0r4" REL="nofollow">Witness</A> from that album was #1 on VH1 Top 20 Countdown for three weeks in a row! Check out <A HREF="http://www.bobice.com" REL="nofollow">bobice.com</A> and <A HREF="http://www.myspace.com/bobice" REL="nofollow">myspace.com/bobice</A>. You can also watch Bo's tongue-in-cheek "Blades Of Glory" <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP3PYz-Zpb4" REL="nofollow">music video</A> on youtube.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06717947930342915387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-80207045099429162162008-02-19T05:12:00.000-02:002008-02-19T05:12:00.000-02:00Putting Bo #5 is unbelievable. Clay, then Bo. Bla...Putting Bo #5 is unbelievable. Clay, then Bo. Blake was interesting, but not better than Bo. The others did nothing particulary memorable. Bo rocked that show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-30320221764513638782008-01-27T22:14:00.000-02:002008-01-27T22:14:00.000-02:00I think Justin Guarini defines "whole package" lik...I think Justin Guarini defines "whole package" like none of the others do. Too bad he was on the first season when non-winners were so badly managed post season. He's a rare find who doesn't get the credit due him.<BR/><BR/>It's also worth mentioning that his adventurous Jazz album was critically praised. On his own, he's shown a level of artistic sophistication I haven't heard from the other runners-up. (Although I think Bo is a thoughtful musician, too). Plus, he has a gorgeous smooth voice with an unmatched vocal range.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-68197907619889678472008-01-11T08:54:00.000-02:002008-01-11T08:54:00.000-02:00Though not necessarily consistent, Mcphee produced...Though not necessarily consistent, Mcphee produced some of the best performances of the season and no doubt belongs in the upper regions of the list. Blake was much weaker vocally and shouldn't be so high up, same with Diana. Bo deserves a higher position as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-20360600818542955142008-01-08T19:26:00.000-02:002008-01-08T19:26:00.000-02:00Mcphee was very inconsistent with her performances...Mcphee was very inconsistent with her performances. I would definitely rank Bo #2, I'd give McPhee #3 or #4. She and Diana are interchangeable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-30321014693221498822007-12-19T20:52:00.000-03:002007-12-19T20:52:00.000-03:00Clay is definitely number one, but I would switch ...Clay is definitely number one, but I would switch Bo as number two. Maybe Blake or Diana after that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-73952278362004667112007-12-19T20:30:00.000-03:002007-12-19T20:30:00.000-03:00NO doubt about it Clay is number one. But I defini...NO doubt about it Clay is number one. But I definitely would not have Katherine next in line. Bo was much better far more often and even Blake was at the very least interesting. She's pretty tho.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-45892329946005618322007-05-31T13:38:00.000-03:002007-05-31T13:38:00.000-03:00I agree with your list, but I'd place Bo above Bla...I agree with your list, but I'd place Bo above Blake and move Diana to last place. Katharine definitely deserves that position.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-47569700371731695502007-05-31T12:19:00.000-03:002007-05-31T12:19:00.000-03:00i'd rank them as Clay, Bo, Justin, Kat, Blake the ...i'd rank them as Clay, Bo, Justin, Kat, Blake the Diana. Clay should not even be part of this group, he's that good. Bo revolutionized AI, like Blake did, but showed consistency week after week. Justin, before we start ripping him, was the very first true entertainer of the show. If not for the great KC and the restriction they put on the runner-up where he released his album over a year after the season, he would've been more successful. Watch the AI rewind and you'll see what i mean. Diana was not even on the top 3 of the worst season yet.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18227585875123606931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-5655247512055042642007-05-31T04:00:00.000-03:002007-05-31T04:00:00.000-03:00Blake w/o a doubt deserves to be dead last as the ...Blake w/o a doubt deserves to be dead last as the other five did something he never did--deliver at least one wow factor VOCAL performance. The other 5 are decisively better singers. I'd have gone, adhering to your criteria, Clay, Diana, Bo, Justin, Kat, and then Blake. Diana is the Rodney Dangerfield of AI and its a shame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-64179516775600916502007-05-30T12:41:00.000-03:002007-05-30T12:41:00.000-03:00Blake and Bo, in that order, definately deserve to...Blake and Bo, in that order, definately deserve to be higher than Kat McPhee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-8809460236704555652007-05-30T08:15:00.000-03:002007-05-30T08:15:00.000-03:00Wow. Those are the runners up, huh. Not a bad on...Wow. Those are the runners up, huh. Not a bad one in the bunch, but not exactly a stellar bunch either. Don't get me wrong, I loved Bo, Kat, and Blake. Diana and Justin were very nice, and Clay was pretty amazing, but still... If this is second place, it's kinda a let down.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719481472608609476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193931307943187752.post-52183609000335316142007-05-29T18:25:00.000-03:002007-05-29T18:25:00.000-03:00If you're going by what they did on the show, I'd ...If you're going by what they did on the show, I'd put both Blake and Bo above Katharine McPhee. Both of them were FAR more consistent performers week to week than Katharine. Kat was either brilliant or incredibly shaky, so pretty inconsistent for me. Both Bo and Blake were much more consistent and memorable from week to week. (I can barely remember half of Katharine's performances even just a year later.)<BR/><BR/>Also, in Season 4, it seemed like Bo actually could have taken the title from Carrie. Whereas, it was a foregone conclusion last season that Kat was the runner-up to Taylor even before the votes were counted. And Bo was DEFINITELY better than Diana DeGarmo, without a doubt in my mind.<BR/><BR/>Just my opinion though. :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12680495164388501345noreply@blogger.com