One out of 2 ain't bad...
I guess all that is Idol isn't always good. Case in point: the two Christmas Specials. Only one of which was actually a Christmas Special.
The Kelly, Ruben and Fantasia thing should have been called 'Promote my upcoming CD in a Mini made for T.V. concert' . Now you know I wouldn't miss a chance to hear Ruben and Fantasia perform. BUT... I was just thinking I was getting at least something remotely holidayish and well... holiday music... uuhhhmmm...no. Alright they gave us 2 church numbers and called it Xmas I guess.
So-so dresses, questionable makeup and the usual bad jewelry plagued our girls Kelly and Tasia. And maybe Ruben escaped criticism only because he changed outfits just once.
The singing was just mediocre from both girls, and actually Kelly was horribly out there on the beginning of Breakaway (a song that I really like). Ruben was smooth as usual, but again nothing to keep around on tape.
Shonda enjoyed it. Me... not so much. I was disappointed. It has been deleted from my TiVo. (And I still re-watch LAST year's Xmas show - that's how much I like to hear an Idol Xmas ya'll.)
Don't get me wrong. It was what it was. I just thought we were getting a holiday show though.
Now.... Clay "easy-listening" Aiken....
He got it. He just said no to all the costumes and monster audiences and had the I'm in my living room talking with friends thing going on. I was hoping he would not disappoint me and he didn't .
A few choice Christmas tunes shared between guests Barry Manilow, Yolanda Adams and a friend he brought in to sing the classic duet he and K-Lo sang last year (Silver Bells) and all was good. Ladies I don't remember Clay sounding this silky. But he was certainly smooth and silky that night ya'll.
Now Barry Manilow is the man, the legend, the star of all stars to sing smooth silky tunes with. And he's still got it. He sounded great. But.... can we just talk for a minute? I mean really talk? Before I start let me say this: Do NOT write me about dissing Barry. I LOVES me some Barry Manilow... own all the music he's made. But come on, ya'll know Barry was a little theatrical and over the top with his moves at times and I wasn't even sure he was singing that first tune he was so theatrical. (Barry certainly has no reason to lip sync so I know that wasn't the case) And... well, he is aging - which he can't help. But.... well.... I'll just tell what my 6 year old said:
"Wow, that guy's face is scary." And then at the end of the song when Clay came over to talk to him he said: "Wait a minute. Are there 2 Clays? I mean, they just look kinda like the same person Mom. "
Hhmmm... what's that they say? .... "Out of the mouths of babes".... or no, maybe it's ....
"If you can't say something nice"... Yeah, that's the one.
ANYWAY, Barry is the man like I said, and he can do anything he wants. He still sounds good.
Now special guest Meagan Mullaly was hot as well. Hot. We all know her as the crazy Karen on Will and Grace. But she IS a broadway diva (soooo right up Clay's alley) and she sounded G-O-O-D. Along with Meagan we also got to enjoy the queen of gospel herself Yolanda Adams. Loved, loved her performance and she added some personality to the trio when she, Barry and Clay teamed up for some good holiday singing.
Everyone was dressed in classic clothing. Clay looked comfortable and classic and the ladies added the sparkle. It was certainly geared towards a slightly more sophisticated crowd, but you know, I'll take that too. A little fake snow, some twinkling lights and most of all some good holiday music. That's all we wanted people. As much as you hate to admit it Shonda, you know Clay got it right.
That's all we wanted. ((((sigh)))))
I'm out.
posted by Sandie at 6:29 AM
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