# American Idol 4/19 **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 19, 2005, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042 "2005-04-19T13:44:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jaade](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/dfb087/32.png) [@Jaade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaade)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042/1 "2005-04-19T13:44:34Z")
I had a feeling the thread would be started early today. I don’t know what the theme is supposed to be, but someone (Rilchiam?) has been correct the past two weeks about every spoiler we’ve been given down to song choice. Last week was pretty good, I hope they have another good theme. ---
**Author:** ![StarvingButStrong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/starvingbutstrong/32/335_2.png) [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042/2 "2005-04-19T13:46:26Z")
> [@Good Egg](#): > > I hope someone knows the theme this week. I heard it was to be “blues”, but I don’t remember where I saw that, so grain of salt. ---
**Author:** ![woodstockbirdybird](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/woodstockbirdybird/32/7905_2.png) [@woodstockbirdybird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/woodstockbirdybird)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042/3 "2005-04-19T13:54:44Z")
According to TWoP, this week is the 70s. ---
**Author:** ![Jaade](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/dfb087/32.png) [@Jaade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaade)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042/4 "2005-04-19T14:27:08Z")
~groans~ The 70s? There are some good songs…but not a lot. I wonder if Dio has time to do what songs he thinks that various people should do from that decade. ---
**Author:** ![Judith\_Prietht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b19c9b/32.png) [@Judith\_Prietht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Judith_Prietht)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042/5 "2005-04-19T14:50:51Z")
> [@Good Egg](#): > > If that is true, Bo or Connie should really do Rock On, one of my fave songs. Unfortunately, I always hear the Michael Damian version in my head when I think of that song. I hope Bo can get himself together and kick some ass tonight, especially if it’s the 70s. Did anyone see the piece on Bo’s family that aired on Access Hollywood last night? His grandma makes his shirts, many of which Bo’s worn on AI. And in the collar she sews a tag that says “Made With Love By Grandma.” That’s so damn cute, I don’t even know what to do with myself. They also showed some footage of Bo performing with his band, and doing some shirtless crowd surfing. ---
**Author:** ![Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/f19dbf/32.png) [@Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Only_Mostly_Dead)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042/6 "2005-04-19T14:55:24Z")
> [@Good Egg](#): > > If that is true, Bo or Connie should really do Rock On, one of my fave songs. A great song, but not very demanding, is it? I’m guessing we’ll see more Queen tonight from at least one contestant (and the desire to hear Bo sing “Fat Bottomed Girls” expressed on last week’s thread gets another chance). Eagles with at least one song. Maybe Fleetwood Mac. And certainly lots of soul. Meh. ---
**Author:** ![Jaade](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/dfb087/32.png) [@Jaade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaade)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042/7 "2005-04-19T15:14:50Z")
> [@Judith Prietht](#): > > Unfortunately, I always hear the Michael Damian version in my head when I think of that song. > > I hope Bo can get himself together and kick some ass tonight, especially if it’s the 70s. Did anyone see the piece on Bo’s family that aired on Access Hollywood last night? His grandma makes his shirts, many of which Bo’s worn on AI. And in the collar she sews a tag that says “Made With Love By Grandma.” That’s so damn cute, I don’t even know what to do with myself. They also showed some footage of Bo performing with his band, and doing some shirtless crowd surfing. They had her on the radio here yesterday morning in Atlanta but I missed it. She’s supposed to fly out next week to see him. > [@Only Mostly Dead](#): > > And certainly lots of soul. Meh. Could be worse…could be disco. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![rockle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/73ab20/32.png) [@rockle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rockle)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042/8 "2005-04-19T15:32:43Z")
> [@Only Mostly Dead](#): > > (and the desire to hear Bo sing “Fat Bottomed Girls” expressed on last week’s thread gets another chance) That was [me](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=6049553&postcount=75) … and I’m going on record saying it again. Bo, are you reading this? Please! Pretty please with cherries! Sing “Fat Bottomed Girls!” If you do, you will move right up to #2 on my Reality TV Boyfriends List. Pinky swear! Also … if anyone sings “I Honestly Love You” (I am thinking of _you_, A-Fed), I am afraid I might have to kill myself. Ditto for “Have You Never Been Mellow.” And for that matter, I could do without “Please Mister, Please” and “MacArthur Park” as well. (OK, that last one isn’t an Olivia “Fig” Newton-John song, but it’s awful and I don’t want to hear it.) ---
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042/9 "2005-04-19T16:13:28Z")
> [@Jaade](#): > > ~groans~ The 70s? There are some good songs…but not a lot. Are you kidding me? The '70s ROCK! Joe Walsh, The Eagles, Bad Company, Traffic, Fleetwood Mac, The Cars, BTO, Badfinger, Head East, Jethro Tull, The Stones, Foghat, Deep Purple, The Who, Steely Dan, Led Zeppelin, The Moody Blues, The Guess Who, Eric Clapton, Rush, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Doors, Boston, Kansas, Steppenwolf, The Steve Miller Band, Pink Floyd, Emerson Lake & Palmer. Jesus, the list is endless. Not a lot of good songs? Were you referring to the 1870s, perhaps? My wish list includes Constantine singing “Hello, It’s Me” by Todd Rundgren. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042/10 "2005-04-19T16:34:16Z")
The '70s are The Best! Bo or Constantine should do Ballroom Blitz. And what in the world is wrong with Soul? The Hole should do Oh Girl by the ChiLites. That would be perfect for him. Vonzelle should do Cheryl Lynn’s Got To Be Real. Country Girl can do You Can Go Your Own Way. We’ll leave Bo with Ballroom Blitz so that Connie can do Your Momma Don’t Dance by Loggins and Messina. Who’m I missing? ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042/11 "2005-04-19T16:37:07Z")
Oh yea, Anwar. I want him to sing Reasons by EW&F to me. And Private Pyle can do Always and Forever by Heatwave. Sound good? ---
**Author:** ![rockle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/73ab20/32.png) [@rockle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rockle)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042/12 "2005-04-19T16:37:30Z")
> [@Biggirl](#): > > Who’m I missing? Anwar and the Ick. ---
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042/13 "2005-04-19T16:42:45Z")
> [@Biggirl](#): > > Vonzelle should do Cheryl Lynn’s Got To Be Real. OMG, that would be SO perfect on so many levels! Not only because it would be a kickass song for her, but because Cheryl Lynn’s winning appearance on _The Gong Show_ actually launched her recording career, and that was her debut single!! [Check it out](http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=ADFEAEE47E17DC49A97220C7932B43C0A67FA458FE4AED81106E495AD1A930499F0563F240A1C6CCB8E577B479AAB32FA6500CD5C0EB57ECBC1B&sql=33:7ekqoawa5ijb)! ---
**Author:** ![shadowfax33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@shadowfax33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shadowfax33)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042/14 "2005-04-19T16:46:09Z")
> [@Jaade](#): > > Could be worse…could be disco. :eek: I heard that it _is_ disco. Egads, I hope not. But I read it on the internet, so it must be true. 😃 If it is the 70’s, count me as another vote for Bo to sing “Fat Bottomed Girls.” That would be too delightful for words. I’m actually going to vote for Bo tonight, assuming he does a good job. I don’t ordinarily vote, but I don’t want him to go home yet! ---
**Author:** ![koeeoaddi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/koeeoaddi/32/408_2.png) [@koeeoaddi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koeeoaddi)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042/15 "2005-04-19T17:01:43Z")
> [@Biggirl](#): > > Oh yea, Anwar. I want him to sing Reasons by EW&F to me. And Private Pyle can do Always and Forever by Heatwave. > Sound good? Anwar should sing _If You Want Me to Stay_ by Sly. See if anyone takes him for granted and smiles. ---
**Author:** ![kka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/54ee81/32.png) [@kka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kka)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042/16 "2005-04-19T17:22:07Z")
Are they going to do any artist specific themes this year? I think they did Elton John and Gloria Estefan last year. ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042/17 "2005-04-19T17:29:18Z")
> [@Biggirl](#): > > The '70s are The Best! As long as they don’t take it literally… [tom servo] Back in the funky 70s–ow! the party didn’t ever stop–ow! The city of Pompeii was doing all right but Vesuvius blew her top. Wowow! Back in the super bad 70s the Roman Empire still reigned supreme. Emperor Titus came to power and he finished up the Colosseum. [/tom servo] ---
**Author:** ![Jaade](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/dfb087/32.png) [@Jaade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaade)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042/18 "2005-04-19T17:46:21Z")
> [@rockle](#): > > That was [me](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=6049553&postcount=75) … and I’m going on record saying it again. Bo, are you reading this? Please! Pretty please with cherries! Sing “Fat Bottomed Girls!” If you do, you will move right up to #2 on my Reality TV Boyfriends List. Pinky swear! > > Also … if anyone sings “I Honestly Love You” (I am thinking of _you_, A-Fed), I am afraid I might have to kill myself. Ditto for “Have You Never Been Mellow.” And for that matter, I could do without “Please Mister, Please” and “MacArthur Park” as well. (OK, that last one isn’t an Olivia “Fig” Newton-John song, but it’s awful and I don’t want to hear it.) **rockle** , if you weren’t a girl…I think I’d be in love with you by now. 😛 Please, from your lips to God’s ears, don’t let anyone sing the songs that **rockle** listed. **shadowfax** , your internet sources better be wrong! **Shayna** , I’m just not a big 70s music fan. I know some of it, but not like other genres/decades. There were good songs, but there were some VERY BAD songs in the 70s, too. And the songs that **Biggirl** listed? I’m not sure I’ve heard of a lot of them… Of course, _I_ think Bo should sing An Ode to **Jaade** …otherwise known as The Looking Glass’s song with which I share my real name. ---
**Author:** ![JThunder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e95f7d/32.png) [@JThunder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JThunder)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042/19 "2005-04-19T17:49:11Z")
The 70s? Dare I hope that Bo will perform a John Denver song? ---
**Author:** ![Jaade](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/dfb087/32.png) [@Jaade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaade)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042/20 "2005-04-19T18:05:17Z")
> [@JThunder](#): > > The 70s? Dare I hope that Bo will perform a John Denver song? Thank God I’m a Country Boy? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-19/300042.md?page=2)