OK, so here's the thing. I saw David Archuleta's performance live, and I have to admit, I didn't notice the background singers, because my eyes were riveted to him!
It was a tender, wonderful performance and I loved it. However, I rewatched the clip on YouTube, and I don't really think the background singer was reacting emotionally to him or his performance. Just as he starts to sing, there's a little view of her wiping her eye, as if she has something in it, then you see her do it again a few seconds later, and then again a bit later. Anyway, doesn't detract from the excellent performance in any way. I hope he goes far in the competition!
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Originally Posted by PlayaGroom
Professional #2 = Carly Smithson (the irish chick who got tossed out of the comp two years ago due to visa issues.
Her former name is Carly Hennessy. She has a $2 million dollar deal with MCA and her debut album tanked a couple years ago.
Either way, it's (quite obviously, judging by the talent that is going through the doors) becoming a show of more "up and coming" talent, rather than amateur talent. And, either way, I'm probably still going to watch it as there is a lot of talent on that stage...and there's nothing else on TV in that time slot anymore  |
I think you're right PG. They must have loosened up the "amateurs only" rules this season to pump up the quality of the competition. I saw a list of the top 24 and their professional credits. Almost every one of them have professional singing credentials...one was a finalist on "Making the Band," another favorite, Michael Johns, had a record deal with Maverick Records that didn't go anywhere. David A. won Star Search when he was 12 or 13...I don't think I care too much about them already having professional backgrounds because I probably never would have heard any of them if not for this show. So, rock on idols!
My one exception to this right now is Carly. MCA spent over 2 million bucks to move her to the US, set her up in an apartment, make and promote her record in the US, and it ended up selling fewer than 400 copies.
I'm thinking maybe she's had her chance and it's not working for her. I think she's a talented singer, but I'm just not "feeling it" for her...dawg.