here it is, the one truly BEAUTIFUL audition on American Idol

charlie and algernon

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Fri Feb-02-07 11:30 AM
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here it is, the one truly BEAUTIFUL audition on American Idol

Edited on Fri Feb-02-07 11:33 AM by charlie and algernon

here's a video of Sherman Pore's audition on american idol on wednesday. he's the 62 yr old who's wife died two days before and all he wanted to do was sing for her. it's very touching. the one shining light in an otherwise cold show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW26fIRG1tI

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AllegroRondo

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Fri Feb-02-07 11:31 AM
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1. He actually had a good voice, too

he sang better than half of the people I heard audition.

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charlie and algernon

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Fri Feb-02-07 11:37 AM
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5. i hope they bring him back for the finale

and let him sing the whole song. there won't be a dry eye in the building.

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ronnykmarshall

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Fri Feb-02-07 05:24 PM
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13. You read my mind

I hope they do too.

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mainegreen

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Fri Feb-02-07 11:32 AM
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2. My wife loves that show. His audition was the only point where I did not want to smash the TV.

What that man did for his partner was amazing.
Damn.

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Beausoir

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Fri Feb-02-07 11:34 AM
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3. Thanks! I've been looking for this.

A true winner.

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charlie and algernon

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Fri Feb-02-07 11:35 AM
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4. your welcome

so was i, it just appeared on youtube.

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LostinVA

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Fri Feb-02-07 11:39 AM
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6. Haruka and I were watching this together on the phone

It was really touchimg... if I'd been PMSing, I'd been crying like Paula.

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Left Is Write

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Fri Feb-02-07 06:11 PM
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15. I actually did get a little misty.

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auntAgonist

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Fri Feb-02-07 11:46 AM
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7. I would never have seen this and I thank you

for presenting it here. I cried all the way through it. As tough as it was to watch, it warmed my heart.

thank you again.

aA
:hug:

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idgiehkt

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Fri Feb-02-07 05:09 PM
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8. that was AMAZING!

I didn't even think he'd be able to sing that good. Wow. Thanks so much for posting that, it was awesome. :hug:

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Hosnon

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Fri Feb-02-07 05:18 PM
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9. That really was great. Kinda makes the whole Idol thing in some way justified to me. nt.

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redqueen

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Fri Feb-02-07 05:20 PM
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10. That was so touching. n/t

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Sequoia

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Fri Feb-02-07 05:23 PM
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11. Don't make me cry at work.

Why can't they be over 28. He was very good.

Thank you.

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ronnykmarshall

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Fri Feb-02-07 05:24 PM
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12. Wasn't that great?

I blubbered over that.

I hope they bring him back on to sing.

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Left Is Write

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Fri Feb-02-07 06:10 PM
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14. That was great, wasn't it? "You Belong To Me" is one of my faves too.

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KitchenWitch

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Fri Feb-02-07 06:12 PM
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16. Warms my heart!

:hi:

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querelle

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Fri Feb-02-07 06:30 PM
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17. That Was Lovely

Have to go dry my eyes now.............

Q

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Missy Vixen

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Fri Feb-02-07 07:26 PM
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18. Very touching

I love that song as well. He has a very nice voice.

I hope his lady enjoyed hearing him sing again. I have to believe that she could.

Julie

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graywarrior

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Fri Feb-02-07 07:27 PM
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19. The only time I ever watched that show for more than a 1/2 hour.

He was so awesome.

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Manifestor_of_Light

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Fri Feb-02-07 08:50 PM
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20. I refuse to watch that show for several reasons:

1)They don't take anyone over 28. I'm over 28.

2)they only want that screamin' R&B stuff, and don't allow any other styles. I sing opera & other things in English that I like. I've studied music for 45 years and took two years of voice lessons.

3)I have a far better voice than most of those people, and they wouldn't like it anyway.

4)I would not allow myself to be humiliated.

5)It's a stupid show. They have an attitude of "We don't want Americans exposed to ANY OTHER KIND of music other than the mediocre pop stuff we promote, that all sounds alike."

You would be able to guess I'm a huge fan of Frank Zappa's attitude, wouldn't you?

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auntAgonist

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Fri Feb-02-07 08:58 PM
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21. I hate the show too, watched it once then never again

BUT .. this clip ..you have to see. It is beautiful

aA

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Left Is Write

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Fri Feb-02-07 09:30 PM
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22. Sundance Head successfully auditioned with Stormy Monday.

He was fan-freaking-tastic, and there was nothing "mediocre pop" about his performance.

Bo Bice and Chris Daughtry sang rock; Carrie Underwood and Kellie Pickler sang country.

At any rate, though, American Idol is based on a British talent show called Pop Idol. It's about making pop stars, not serious musicians.

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chknltl

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Fri Feb-02-07 09:38 PM
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23. Saw him on Larry King last night with A.I. finalists from prior years

He sang another song for Larry King, it was equally poignant. He had Kelly Pickler sitting next to him when he was being interviewed, she got pretty misty as well. I'll second an earlier suggestion that Mr. Pore would be a welcome addition to the the A.I. season ender festivities.

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