Kelly Clarkson, Dark Side (40,000, -11%, 421,000)
Kelly Clarkson, Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) (20,000, -11%, 3.712 million)
Jason Aldean/Kelly Clarkson, Don't You Wanna Stay (5,000, -2%, 2.149 million)
Kelly Clarkson, Dark Side (40,000, -11%, 421,000)
Kelly Clarkson, Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) (20,000, -11%, 3.712 million)
Jason Aldean/Kelly Clarkson, Don't You Wanna Stay (5,000, -2%, 2.149 million)
Kelly Clarkson, Dark Side (40,000, -11%, 421,000)
Kelly Clarkson, Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) (20,000, -11%, 3.712 million)
Jason Aldean/Kelly Clarkson, Don't You Wanna Stay (5,000, -2%, 2.149 million)
Back from the break, and Kelly will be singing, "A Moment Like This." Another song from the upcoming album sure to hit #1! Unfortunately, right now I have nobody to dance with, since my prom date, Kelly, is singing. Oh well. I'll just hang here and act tough. Hey! What are you lookin' at?!? Punk.
Kelly's ditty is the same type of song that Justin had. I know that pop songs are usually wildly different, but these songs are quite similar. Like Christina Spears. Or Britney Aguilera. Anyway, Kelly's performance is solid, but she seems to be holding back a little. She does have two songs to go, and you don't want to blow a tire in the first lap. Bad analogy alert!
When Kelly reaches the slowest part of the song, "for a moment...like this," a really annoyed look crosses her face. I wonder if somebody stole her seat. Out in the audience, we see Kelly's parents. Who is this guy? He doesn't look like Dick Cheney at all in this light. Maybe Kelly's dad has a toupee, but he only wears it occasionally. http://www.americanidol.com/archive/...1/20020903.php
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The phrase "a moment like this" is repeated about seventy times. This song has as much impact as you would get from flinging shaving cream at a wall. Kelly gets daytime sky as her awful screensaver. Did I mention the spotlights on the floor behind her shoot bright lights up into the ceiling? It makes her look like she's singing on a landing strip.
As for Kelly's singing, it's simply not as solid as she normally is. She may need more time to get into this totally new song, or her throat may still be a bit hoarse, or it may just be the awfulness of the song, but she just doesn't seem to be feeling it or selling it the way she generally does. There's too much warbling around the notes. It's not bad. It's just terribly, terribly boring. It's a total filler song on a Mariah or Celine album that would never be released as a single. The audience responds, however, like the song just brought us out of the recession. Black and Decker come on stage next to Kelly and give us the blah blah blah votecakes. http://www.televisionwithoutpity.com...all.php?page=4
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Kelly Clarkson, “A Moment Like This”: The vocal power on Kelly Clarkson is jaw-dropping. I’m not sure who they got to write these songs, but, er, they seemed to have watched a lot of Star Search. That said, Kelly sung like her life depended on it. The amazing thing about Kelly is that you feel so comfortable with her. You never feel like she’s gonna clank. There is something to be said about that. http://www.realitynewsonline.com/cgi...212.art&page=1
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Then Kelly comes out and sings the slightly better but still painfully cliché “A Moment Like This.” (So this year we have not one, but two trite wedding song selections to add to the repertoire! Oh, joy and rapture!) Melodically, the song is a bit more exciting – did Diane enlist the help of Desmond Child for this one, perhaps? – and, as expected, Kelly takes it and runs clear cross county with it. She does seem nervous at first, though, which is really unusual for her. And I just have one other thing to note about her vocals – they are stressed. She’s a fantastic, powerful singer, but unfortunately that does not render her immune to the wear and tear that attacks the chords. She still gives us a beautiful performance, though. Despite all of my griping about the quality (or lack thereof) of the song, she made me feel it. (Kelly has the innate ability to bring me to tears entirely against my will.)
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Kelly saunters out wearing a cute little ****tail dress. "I'll have another gimlet, please. And could you fill up the peanuts when you have a chance?" Kelly is performing "Respect" tonight, another frequent entry. I remember back in Kelly's group of ten when she sang this song, and I said she's like a college town bartendress on karaoke night. Now, she's about to become one of the fastest-selling recording artists of all time. God, I'm an idiot. Do I know anything? I mean, really.
During "Respect," Kelly begins making a lot of faces. She did this before on the same song. I can't imagine what she looked like as a 12-year old belting this one out in her bedroom alone. It must've been a full-fledged production number. Kelly begins playing to the crowd, egging them to get up. At this point, Tamyra stands up and yells, "No! Be careful! This is what did me in!" http://www.americanidol.com/archive/...1/20020903.php
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When we return, Black and Decker announce that Kelly will be singing "Respect" for the third time this competition. Of course, we never did see her first audition with the song. I am sure at this point that, for some reason or another, her first audition wasn't completely taped and these people are kicking themselves for it now.
Kelly heads out to the stage wearing another lovely black dress. I don't care if she has some flaws in her voice during this performance; I love up-tempo-belting Kelly about fifty times more than ballad-belting Kelly. Kelly works her own version of sexy and growls and works the hips for the audience. Her singing is solid, though she's still a little hoarse and she sort or runs out of steam toward the end. And the song stops rather abruptly with her shouting, "Respect!" Still, the crowd shrieks in approval as Black and Decker come out to give the blah blah blah votecakes. http://www.televisionwithoutpity.com...all.php?page=5
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Kelly Clarkson, “Respect”: A mis-step. Finally. The girl is human. She just tried to do too much with the Aretha classic. In the end, it sounded like a lot of hollering. Considering the short shrift the contestant’s choice was given in the program, this minor pothole in the road to glory won’t mean much. http://www.realitynewsonline.com/cgi...212.art&page=1
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Kelly sings hers – “Respect.” She looks extremely confident, she sounds amazing… even with the obvious cracking in her voice, she carries the song very well. That’s another sign of a truly great singer – her speaking voice is nearly gone (you can hear it as she shouts “Everybody!” and “On your feet!” to an audience teaming with puppy-caliber enthusiasm), but she still maintains control of her singing voice. Kelly girl, you’ve got it. I’m on my feet, girlfriend!
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And for the final song of the night, it's Kelly's turn to croon "Before Your Love." She breaks out her standard pointing move early this time. I love it. Also, Kelly is breaking her big voice out now. No need to hold back at his point. This song will be huge at school dances this coming year. I hope it helps dudes get some easier. Oww!
During the bridge, the crowd applauds Kelly and she laughs a little bit. I still don't think she can really believe this is all happening to her. Justin seems unable to believe it took him this long to become famous. Divergent philosophies, I guess.
After her song ends, Kelly waves to God. Or some kid in the last row. Whoever it was, they were way up there. I hope those seats are free.
Seacrest asks Kelly, "What's the most common thing people say to you?" Another really hard-hitting question. No wonder E! signed this kid up. If you're wondering, the answer is, "I love you." Tell me about it. http://www.americanidol.com/archive/...1/20020903.php
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And without going to commercials for once, Black and Decker introduce Kelly's final performance, her rendition of "Before Your Love." Kelly heads out in yet another pretty black dress. How many of those has she got? Kelly belts out the song. Wait, maybe this will be the song used in the promos for Friends for when Ross finally gets back with Rachel for good. Regardless, not even Kelly's killer voice can save this song. She works the audience, pointing up to folks in the balcony as she sings. She does a great job with a really bad song. There's a line about breathing love into somebody. How could somebody who wrote lyrics like that sleep at night? http://www.televisionwithoutpity.com...all.php?page=8
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Kelly Clarkson, “Before Your Love”: Let’s note for a moment that in the weeks prior, Kelly has managed to topple Aretha Franklin (twice), Mariah Carey, and Celine Dion (probably leaving Whitney Houston to Tamyra Gray’s capable hand). With “Before Your Love” she has made her case to have her name mentioned in their company on a regular basis. Her performance was far more dangerous than Justin’s. She took vocal chances, she pushed herself, she made the song hers and in the process, outclassed Justin. This is gonna be a landslide...
There is no doubt in my mind. Justin gave an absolutely credible accounting for himself, he deserved to be a finalist. His future is bright, his career is certain. But… The American Idol is clearly Kelly Clarkson. Man, I can’t wait for her to go to England and show them what America has produced! Will Young. Indeed. From the moment she made the top ten, Kelly has been the benchmark. She is like an unstoppable force and completely deserving. Her vocals are world-class, and she’s cute as a button. Goodbye scantily clad junior divas of the pop charts. All Hail the new American Idol: Kelly Clarkson! http://www.realitynewsonline.com/cgi...212.art&page=1
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Kelly now gets to sing the more inferior ballad, “Before Your Love.” Over the course of the contest, Kelly’s been channeling Mariah Carey more and more frequently. Not that that’s a bad thing necessarily, just making an observation… and it has never before been more apparent than on this song. She does good things with the tiresome melody line; her riffing style (borrowed from Mariah) works well in this genre. And at the end, she belts out the note – STRAINED!! (and a wee bit flat) – then, as a great vocalist who knows her limits would, she reacts accordingly and brings it back down. A truly gifted singer – but we knew that coming in to this, didn’t we? The Briyans ask Kelly what the most common thing people say to her on the street now (“I love you!”) and what her reply is (“I love you, too!”) Aww.
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According to Wiki, RTW had sold 424k as of a year ago. It's probably at like 450 or 460 now. DS will hit that within the next two weeks and keep going to Gold. So you won't have to kill yourself
And, RTW had a big budget video and an epic performance on the BMA's that was much discussed. That's where the bulk of her sales came from. And it was a lead single. DS is already more impressive being a 3rd single with a low budget video and flop promotion before it was even released.
or just a stalker?
