I happened to be flipping through the channels last night and American Idol popped up on my tv... so I watched it for a song or two and one of the chicks on the show sang "Because the Night"... it was the most HORRIFIC rendition I have ever heard. I know your suppose to make the song "your own" ... but come on, she was horrible!

(sorry Idol fans... but it had to be said)

[Edited on 2-22-2006 by Katie]

If they ever make a show called "American Idle", I will be first in line to audition.

Geno called me about the 'Because The Night' butchering, but unfortunately I got the message late and missed it. I once sat through 15 minutes of this show and swore that is all I would ever force myself to endure.

I heard the end of the song and she did suck to bad I really like that song too.

I'm not pretty enough for that show!
I'm waiting on American Beer Drinking/Guitar Playing & Singing Big Guy Idol!
(How about American Bad Influence!?.... Like the name though!)
Still not pretty enough but Closer.....Much Closer! I think I'm OK on those points!
Charlie T

I, too, swore I'd never watch it.....and I basically didn't.....til this year when I've seen quite a bit of it. Unfortunately, it gets a little boring once they weed out the people who suck. They're the most entertaining ones. And I'm still waiting for a real rocker to show up---lame asses like Bo Bice don't qualify where I come from. Imagine if some kid came out and sang like David Coverdale---now THAT would be some shit.

Charlie, have you SEEN the guys this year?? Pretty is most definitely NOT a requirement! Next year, we'd better see you on TV!

Start a write in campaign now!!
I'll go on American Idol if they:
1) Change sponsers from Coke to Jack Daniels, Budweiser and Slim Fast!!!
2) Let me wear my Confederate flag doo rag.
3) Let me drink beer on the show
Thank you for your support!
YOUR NEXT American Alcoholic
Charlie T

On the note of bad singers... I would WIN THE SHOW FOR THE WORST SINGER IN HISTORY! LOL ... SEE YA ALL SOON!

I think I would take that honor Chas...

I got yall beat!! I got 2 buckets and a 55 gallon drum and still cant carry a tune!!!

Give me a bottle of gin and I can sing better than ANYONE

I gotta say though, I do like watching Simon tear people up...

This is the only thing I watch on TV - I watch movies now more than anything else.

Chris is rocking on the show - he should win unless the Hottie Katharine Mcfever...or Kelly Pickled - It is funny to watch these kids try to be rock stars though. Elliott is pretty good, but won't win the girl voters over with Ace & Chris still around...and Bucky was last weeks loser.

SO they finally kicked Ace off...I just hated to see his brother every effing time - 'bout time...No we can get into some serious tv programming...

BTW - Watching Back to the Future I, II, and III on DVD. I remember whn these movies were cooler - for some reason they seem pretty lame - especially II - very poor acting...the best scenes were the dubbs from the first one. LOL

Hey Kate... I should try out now playing the bells like did at MASS...LOL

You sure ring my bells !!...... That's BELLS...with an E!!
Miss the hell out of you Darlin! See ya

Yeah Charlie T... Yer quite a "Ding A Ling" alright...

Miss you to Charlie T> My favorite husband! Troy and kim can't wait to see you!

And then there were three...I knew Chris was gone...Kat took all the guy votes,,,duh.

Elliott or Taylor versus Kat in the finals...If Kat is in the finals she will win...If Elliott and Taylor then Elliott will win.

If Paula stops by my house, I won't be watching....

And If Elliot And Taylor stop by Charlie T's house...

I'd have to ask them who the hell they were because I don't watch the show! But give me a few days and I'll think up something witty .....Troy Neff!
Seriously... If those "kids" want a music career they need to get out and pay some dues! Pisses me off that 99% of them can't perform more than a few tunes! When you drive 75 miles to some hole in the wall dive , do 5 hours of music in front of a small crowd that don't know you and don't want to know you, and walk out of there with only $50 ($5 after you pay your tab) in your pocket and a new bunch of fans AND friends...That's when you'll be an entertainer. Idols are what happens to great entertainers when the die, Elvis, SRV, James Dean, etc. American Idol my ass! American Flash in the Pan! What ever happened to the other "Idols"? Probably making more than I am but at least I'm still Charlie! I'm glad to get that off my chest! See what you started Troy! All was well with the world but oh no you had to poke a barb at Charlie!!!

THE PRECEDING WAS A RANT BY CHARLIE TATMAN. THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED DURING THE RANT WERE THOSE OF CHARLIE'S AND IN NO WAY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF OTHER PEOPLE RELATED TO OR PERFORMING WITH CHARLIE.

It's what I do best bro...ain't that right Depp?
Seriously Charlie...maybe you could tour with Clay Aiken?
Miss ya!

Nahhhh...too manly for me to be seen with! Besides when are you going to give him up!
Does he remind anyone else of Richard Simmons? I mean Troy not Clay!
Miss you too bro!

You got me one this one, bra!
I really do enjoy "Sweatin' To The Oldies" to that cd you put out in the late 80's. Yes people, in the late 80's, Charlie T did a "Judas Priest" type thing. He replaced the lead singer in a "well known" pop band from England. I'm not allowed to tell you which one, but his stage name was "Karma Chameleon" and he had dreadlocks, wore make up and a kimono of "Red, Gold and Green"
He toured non-stop for years..."Tumbling 4 Ya"...everywhere he went.

Hey bra, by now you're probably mad enough to punch me b/c I told your secret. But, you must look deep inside of yourself and ask...
"Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?"

Later...


[Edited on 5-14-2006 by mr.troy]

Damn you Troy!! The phone will be ringing off the hook now! Well you told mine now your secret past is gonna come out..... Troy was the lead "Fluffer" in the [Censored] industry for three years. He was known to associate a lot with John Holmes and Peter North. Some said he Blew his big chance though when was arrested and went to court for his [Censored] job... it was settled in SMALL claims court and he was once accused of rape but the charges were dropped to assault with a dead weapon.
See ya I gotta go get the dreadlocks on for another show!

Charlie,
You are a very cruel person. I really thought we were pals when we'd throw back beers and tell life stories. I was wrong...very wrong. When I started picking on you, I didn't realize that I had struck such a nerve, that you would GO there...but you did!
You always have to get the last word before you Go...
Now my friend the time has come. You see, our beloved Charlie was at one time ... THE THIRD MEMBER IN WHAM! Although he wasn't the "biggest" member...he was the inspiration for three of their biggest hits.
He had told George Michael that he was leaving WHAM for the other band stated in an earlier post and would not be leaving with George and the other guy to tour with them and was going to bed. After about an hour, George had cooled down enough so he went to Charlie's room and as not to startle him... leaned over and in a "Careless Whisper" told him "You will always be a "Father Figure" to me. I just wanted to tell you that before I Go." Just as George was getting ready to close the door, Charlie raised his head and said "I'm very tired and want to sleep a little longer but please Georgie...."WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO GO!"

The rest is music history...

See ya later... WHAMMY BAR