As I was flipping through my iTunes music library the other day on shuffle, it landed on a song that really got me thinking. It happened to be none other than the great American idol, Kelly Clarkson. Everytime I hear her, it takes me back to the great first season of American Idol (the only one actually worth watching)
The first season of American Idol was the only season that I fully watched. I sorta watched the second season, but by that point, I couldn't take anymore of Ryan Seacrest. He finally scared me away. I think what really kept me hooked to the first season was the singers. They actually had decent contestants on the first season. I mean, the only winner from American Idol to actually do anything with their life is Kelly Clarkson. (I guess Kelly and Justin did make that movie that no one actually saw, so it doesn't count.) The only other winners i can think that are notable are Clay Aiken, who had a minor hit or two, and Taylor Hicks, due to his stricking resemblence to my dad.
Then there are the judges of American Idol. You have Simon Cowel, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson. Not being an avid American Idol watcher, I don't actually know if Randy is still alive, but we'll assume so for now. It's not my fault his name never ends up in the news. Simon and Paula on the other hand, are quite the news makers. Paula is just a old and washed up 80's singer who wouldn't know good music if it was handed to her on a silver platter. Simon, despite many peoples dislike for him, I find to be a rather interesting character. He comes from the great island nation of Britain, where he started a similiar show over there, which turned out to be a great success, so he just had to bring it over here as well. Most people just think he is an American Idol judge and doesn't do anything else, but he is very busy behind the scenes in the music industry. Whadda a multitasker he is. Probably my favorite thing about Simon is the fact he helped bring Leona Lewis to America as well. He deserves a medal in my book.
But, I may have been a wee bit unfair in my judgement, so to get the whole experience, I plan on road tripping it up to Chicago for next seasons try outs. Woohoo.
The first season of American Idol was the only season that I fully watched. I sorta watched the second season, but by that point, I couldn't take anymore of Ryan Seacrest. He finally scared me away. I think what really kept me hooked to the first season was the singers. They actually had decent contestants on the first season. I mean, the only winner from American Idol to actually do anything with their life is Kelly Clarkson. (I guess Kelly and Justin did make that movie that no one actually saw, so it doesn't count.) The only other winners i can think that are notable are Clay Aiken, who had a minor hit or two, and Taylor Hicks, due to his stricking resemblence to my dad.
Then there are the judges of American Idol. You have Simon Cowel, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson. Not being an avid American Idol watcher, I don't actually know if Randy is still alive, but we'll assume so for now. It's not my fault his name never ends up in the news. Simon and Paula on the other hand, are quite the news makers. Paula is just a old and washed up 80's singer who wouldn't know good music if it was handed to her on a silver platter. Simon, despite many peoples dislike for him, I find to be a rather interesting character. He comes from the great island nation of Britain, where he started a similiar show over there, which turned out to be a great success, so he just had to bring it over here as well. Most people just think he is an American Idol judge and doesn't do anything else, but he is very busy behind the scenes in the music industry. Whadda a multitasker he is. Probably my favorite thing about Simon is the fact he helped bring Leona Lewis to America as well. He deserves a medal in my book.
But, I may have been a wee bit unfair in my judgement, so to get the whole experience, I plan on road tripping it up to Chicago for next seasons try outs. Woohoo.
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