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Matthew 3:7-10

But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he said to them: "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?

Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.

And do not think you can say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.

The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.


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There was only one civilian casualty during the three-day Battle of Gettysburg

07 April, 2006
American Idol vs. Queen, Round 1
Undeterred, I will stay tru to my word and discuss the Idol of America:

First up, my bottom two:

"Bucky" Covington
He's not in a good place right now. In most books, he's the prime candidate to be eliminated this week and a +10,000 to win the entire competition. Of course, he was favored to be eliminated this past week, however... Country music... Queen... I say this is the end of the road.
My recommendation for him: Don't be stupid and do any of the big, popular numbers, unless you plan to completely re-vamp the song, which, from past performances seems highly unlikely. Boh. Rhap., Champions, Rock You, Under Pressure, etc. would send him packing for sure. I'd like to see him go home this week, but since I'll have to listen to him sing twice in order for that to happen, I'd like to see him do "Fat Bottomed Girls." I think it's the best fit for his voice.

Paris Bennett
She's cute. She's got definite pipes. However, I think she's too young for the competition. Plus she kinda annoys me. She definitely thinks she has "it," which overshadows the fact that she might very well have "it" if she only didn't try so hard.
My recommend: She has picked songs in the past based on her ability to belt. I think if she wants to hang around she's going to have to show the younger, more carefree side to her. Unfortunately not a lot of opportunity for that with Queen. "I Want To Break Free," in my opinion, would not only keep her in the competition another week, but quite possibly solidify her place for another two or three.
posted by Rockel @ 3:50 PM  
3 Comments:
  • At 7/4/06 4:34 PM, Blogger The Cobra said…

    As punishment for failing to heed the words of The Cobra, you shall be un-endorsed for an un-disclosed period of time.

    That is all.

     
  • At 7/4/06 4:44 PM, Blogger Doyle said…

    So, who sings "Who Wants to Live Forever" from the Highlander franchise? That is, undoubtedly, one of the best things about that franchise. I know someone's gonna' sing, "Somebody To Love", and I'm guessing Kelly Pickler. Just the right kind of drivel for her brainless head to ruin. Still a little bitter about Patsy Cline.

     
  • At 7/4/06 5:04 PM, Blogger Rockel said…

    Honestly, I don't know if "Forever" will make it in. If I had to guess, I'd say Elliot would be the one to pick it if anyone. Unfortunately, I agree with you on "Somebody." She is the most likely candidate, and will completely ruin it if she attempts it.

     
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ON THE NICKEL
by Tom Waits

("I'd like to do a new song here. This is eh, it's about downtown Los Angeles on 5th Street. And eh all the winos affectionately refer to it as The Nickel. So this is kind of a hobo's lullaby.")

sticks and stones will break my bones,
but i always will be true, and when
your mama is dead and gone,
i'll sing this lullabye just for you,
and what becomes of all the little boys,
who never comb their hair,
well they're lined up all around the block,
on the nickel over there.

so you better bring a bucket,
there is a hole in the pail,
and if you don't get my letter,
then you'll know that i'm in jail,
and what becomes of all the little boys,
who never say their prayers,
well they're sleepin' like a baby,
on the nickel over there.

and if you chew tobacco, and wish upon a star,
well you'll find out where the scarecrows sit,
just like punchlines between the cars,
and i know a place where a royal flush,
can never beat a pair, and even thomas jefferson,
is on the nickel over there.

so ring around the rosie, you're sleepin' in the rain,
and you're always late for supper,
and man you let me down again,
i thought i heard a mockingbird, roosevelt knows where,
you can skip the light, with grady tuck,
on the nickel over there.

so what becomes of all the little boys,
who run away from home,
well the world just keeps gettin' bigger,
once you get out on your own,
so here's to all the little boys,
the sandman takes you where,
you'll be sleepin' with a pillowman,
on the nickel over there.

so let's climb up through that button hole,
and we'll fall right up the stairs,
and i'll show you where the short dogs grow,
on the nickel over there.

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