Surprise

I cannot remember when was the last time I saw Kenny Rogers. Not in photographs anyway, because those are abundant in most KR outlets (which, by the way, serves great macaroni in cheese... my favourite side dish absolutely).

I caught him on American Idol today, leading the country theme in this week's competition. My immediate thought was, I want to be like him when I grow old. He is such a jovial 'old' man, almost like Santa Claus. And boy, can he emote too, through his song, true to his advice to the Idol contestants - every country song tells a story, the listener must be overcome with emotions at the end of each one.

That leads me to wonder why no one attempted Collin Raye's "Love, Me". Is it too safe, boring and lazy like Simon's love life?

No friggin' way.

It is definitely one of the most emotive songs ever. I shed tears the very first time I heard it way, way back in the 90s and it has since been the ultimate love song for me. I would recommend it to anyone in need of some love boost. So far, a few have listened ardently to the words of grampa to gramma as he stood in the hallway of the church.

This week's Idol casualty - the marvellous Mandisa. I am so very pissed at her early exit! This woman can sing anything, and even if she isn't exactly Idol material (let's face it, she ain't no Beyonce and in this business, as Paula often likes to contrast with Elliot's humility, it's all about the surface), she is definitely Top 5 or even Top 3 material. There are a couple others I would like to see disappear from the competition but it sure is not poor Mandisa.

I had a bad day, thank you very much Mr. Powter (Song change please!)