IN REVIEW

So much to say.

First - Gokey didn't do Journey but he was still pretty great.

Second - Dude. Adam is good. Tears for Fears? Awesome!

Third (and most importantly) - Anoop Dogg is BACK! He took one of my top five least favorite songs and made me love it. Also, his baby pictures were almost too cute to handle, too cold to hold. Also, also, he apologized for his behavior last week. I knew that wasn't the real him! Ok. You can shoot me now.

SOMEONE STOP ME

Before I let this blog turn into a clone of some teenybopper's American Idol fansite, I wish to say that I regret posting so much about AI but regrettably cannot help myself. By the way, only cool people refer to American Idol as AI.

Anyhoozers, tonight's episode's theme is "Songs from the year you were born". I'm really hoping for some greatness here. Especially from Gokey. You know how they have the contestants do those stupid song and dance things on elimination nights? Normally these things are a complete and utter waste of time but last week there was an instance of brilliance. The song was "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey and when it came time for Gokey's solo phrase he NAILED IT. Watch your back, Arnel Pineda. Gokey and Journey songs are a match made in heaven.

Wikipedia kindly tells me that Gokey was born in 1980 making "Any Way You Want It" (off Journey's 1980 release Departure) a golden opportunity. You know Randy would like it. He is a former Journey member, after all.

Born to Run, Horses, Blood on the Tracks, Physical Graffiti, Wish you Were Here, A Night at the Opera and The Basement Tapes all came out in the year I was born. I would have a lot to choose from!

PLAYING IN A COVER BAND FINALLY PAYS OFF FOR SOMEBODY

Filipino singer Arnel Pineda was discovered through YouTube videos of him singing covers with his band "The Zoo". He is now the new lead singer of Journey.


He's good! Check him out at his debut show on February 21, 2008 in Chile.