but was it worth the dance?...
I know it's a few days old, but it's an honest and revealing Rolling Stone audio interview with Taylor Hicks.
American Idol?
It was "dancing with the devil."
posted by jennifer at 12:49:00 PM
Saturday, June 03, 2006
I know it's a few days old, but it's an honest and revealing Rolling Stone audio interview with Taylor Hicks.
American Idol?
It was "dancing with the devil."
Who writes this?
My name is Jennifer, and I'm a fan. I'm no expert. I just know what I like. And what I don't.
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8 Comments:
Dancing with the Devil? Not sure by what he means. It sound like he is being ungrateful, but reading the article, I'm not sure that's what he meant.
I guess it doesn't matter, I think he's great, I'm sorry that AI is over, and I will be looking forward to next year.
Dog, out!
I think it makes sense in the podcast. The written article is not all that revealing.
And I think it's a very apt analogy, because, in a sense, one does sell his soul in this game. But it's a voluntary sale.
I thought his candor was refreshing. Nice to know (not that I thought otherwise) that he went into this with eyes wide open. Sometimes I wonder if these kids (like Paris, Kevin, etc.) even have a grasp of the price of this "fame." To me, the only ones who can legitimately complain are the ones who came out of season one, but even they had restrictive contracts. Kelly and Clay helped tie up those loopholes that allowed them their freedom.
I really hope Taylor is able to stay true to his vision, because hell, that's why we voted for him. And I hope TPTB learned from Bo that we don't want them changed to "fit their suit."
After listening to the podcast, it is obvious that Taylor has a clear vision of where he wants to go eventually with his career. The question remains...will Fox/19E let him go there, or will they try to make him into something he's not? If they force the "Pop Idol" issue, it is clear that Taylor will probablly poke is stick in the devil's eye!!! Jennifer, I think you are right, Taylor went into this competition with eyes wide open and he knows this is the break that every musician hopes for. I truly hope he is allowed to make his own music...it will certainly be better than what Fox has written for him. Have a great summer everyone and we will see you next season.
JR (DrillerAA)
Yes, I heard that, but it was expected. Good choice, IMO. I think a large part of that offer was the attempt to cash in on the notoriety of Chris, AI and that boot. Otherwise it wouldn't have been done in such a public and somewhat desperate way. Chris can do better.
Yeah, I agree. That offer was TOO quick, IMO. That's what smacked of a desperate grab for attention and publicity (not a bad thing for Fuel, but not good necessarily for Chris who can do better). I'm glad he didn't jump on it.
I just watched part of MTV-HD program with John Fogerty & Keith Urban. They did "Centerfield"...man could Taylor cover that number. It was A-W-S-O-M-E!!!!
Is that the "put me in, Coach. I'm ready to play..." song? I love that song. And if it is, you're right - Taylor would kill on it. But I think he could do Fogerty without breaking a sweat. Love John Fogerty.
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