American Idol Mania in Seattle 1/18/07

By Marcus

Thunderstorms, lightning, and ice cold miserable rain did not dampen the Seattle hopefuls as they poured into the audition center. Sometimes when it rains, the air become clean and with a fresh spring fragrance. But this rain seemed to bring out the worse possible mixture of singers. There is just something about Seattle and rain.

 First there was the real life deputy dressed as Uncle Sam singing “God Bless America” and after that song butchery, God better bless this season with some decent singers. Then a sassy nasty vulgar tongue woman, Jennifer, had the gall to think that her singing was singing. It was more like calling pigs to dinner. No, that’s not a fair assessment. Pigs are pickier than that.

Even with her look alike mother at her side, Texan Misha was flat as the prairie.

And stay-at-home mom, Amy, told us that her husband provided no emotional support in her quest to perform on the show. And after hearing her, he had a good point. But nonetheless, spouses need to be the foundation of their loved ones aspiration. Shame on you, husband of Amy, however right you may have been. And Amy, it’s okay. You tried and that is something that no one can take from you. Give your little boy a hug and continuing singing to him.

And then as the rain continued to pour without bringing forth any talent, we were finally relieved to hear a sweet voice from former gas station attendant, Tommy. He had quit his job to make this audition and his luck paid off. He won the first Seattle gold ticket to Hollywood .

But Carlene, dressed as a Deadwood bordello soiled dove, failed to ignite any desire from the judges or from us.

Blake, who has been performing for 7 years, easily won a gold ticket whose color matched his spiked hair. When told the news, his father burst into tears and predicted that his son will be the next American Idol. Now that is a father we can love. There is something about a father’s love for his child’s successes that warms us like a fall sunset.

 Another winner was 16 year old Jordan who told us that she was singing before she was talking. And that may be true as she was perhaps the highlight of the entire Seattle ordeal.

 Maybe it was the rain that produced so many terrible singers. Maybe the rain strained the vocal cords and the cold snappy weather caused a massive outbreak of colds, sore throats, off key humming, missed and squeaked notes. Maybe the rain was acid and it actually was eating away at the performers abilities. Maybe the rain is to blame. But whatever is to blame, Seattle failed to provide much talent. Yes, there were a few outstanding singers, but a paltry few at best. As for me, I am relieved to leave the soggy rain soak soil of Seattle and cruise down to Memphis . And baby that place better bring forth talent like a rainbow brings smiles.

see also:

1/24/07 American Idol Mania in Memphis

1/17/07 American Idol Mania Returns