Nick Fradiani, 29, won American Idol’s 14th Season. He is the first winner from our home state of Connecticut! Only one last season to go. Season 15 will end the fantastic run. We thought Jax would win, but we really didn’t care. This is the first season that we have not grabbed songs from the artists. We will, since we have every year but Season 1. Cheers to you Nick from WTIT!
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1)This week’s song was once named the favorite love song of Bud Wiser, the godfather to this humble blog. With Valentine’s Day coming up, what’s your favorite love song? How can I answer this? You’ve done it for me. Seriously, it always changes. At my age, getting drunk and screwing isn’t a great combo. I’ll go with Adele’s “Make You Feel My Love”.
2) When this song was first released back in 1973, the “Why don’t we get drunk and screw?” refrain was considered shocking. With the explicit sexual content in many of today’s songs, it now hardly raises an eyebrow. When is the last time you were shocked? (Not just by a song, by anything at all.) My dad is recovering from a heart procedure. He’s lost his appetite (he’s 88) and went from 175 lbs to 150lbs. He’s a bit confused and we had to steal his car to assure no driving. I am taking him out to sing tonight. I cried for him and it has been a long time since that’s happened. It’s all shocking to me, but his weight loss is shocking me the most.
3) Buffett named his first daughter Savannah, presumably after his favorite city. Tell us about your favorite city. Boston, Chicago, New York & Atlanta. I would have loved living in a big city. It only happened once. I was the sales manager at The Rock of Boston, WBCN.
4) Mr. Buffett opened a Margaritaville Casino in Atlantic City. Have you ever gambled in Atlantic City? What about Las Vegas? I’ve been to Vegas a couple of times. The last was with my son Ben for his stag 6 and a half years ago. Mohegan Sun is in Connecticut. Kathy and I spent Christmas night there in 2010. We just did video poker. I’m not much of a gambler.
4) Mr. Buffett opened a Margaritaville Casino in Atlantic City. Have you ever gambled in Atlantic City? What about Las Vegas? I’ve been to Vegas a couple of times. The last was with my son Ben for his stag 6 and a half years ago. Mohegan Sun is in Connecticut. Kathy and I spent Christmas night there in 2010. We just did video poker. I’m not much of a gambler.
5) Saving Florida’s manatees is a cause near and dear to Jimmy Buffett’s heart. If we were to make a $100 contribution to any charity in your honor, which would you choose? That is a great cause because of the injuries that manates get from boats. At the moment fighting Alzheimer’s would be my choice.6) If today was your birthday, your astrological sign would be Aquarius. How often do you check your horoscope? Close to never. I am not much of a believer of anything except The Beatles. It is the closest thing I have to a religion. I support all beliefs as long as you don’t try to tell me about yours.
7) On this date in 1974, the show Good Times (“Dy-no-mite!”) premiered and, much to Sam’s confusion and chagrin, still enjoys an audience in syndication. Tell us about a pop culture phenomenon that you just never got into. Rap and hip hop. I really understand their allure, but for me alternative music is what speaks to me.
7) On this date in 1974, the show Good Times (“Dy-no-mite!”) premiered and, much to Sam’s confusion and chagrin, still enjoys an audience in syndication. Tell us about a pop culture phenomenon that you just never got into. Rap and hip hop. I really understand their allure, but for me alternative music is what speaks to me.
8) Is there a home improvement project on your list of things to do? After 10 back surgeries, no.
9) A warm-weather choice to consider on a February day: Ice cream sundae or banana split? I don’t eat much ice cream. That’s Kathy’s poison. Just pour me a Smirnoff, Ketel One or Ciroc and I’m good to go.
Sorry this wasn’t funny today. My oldest son Ben is coming over (from Boston) to take me out to lunch. Tonight I’m with my dad as he sings at a piano bar. I love Idol this season. Urban, JLo and Harry are terrific. The new format is great. It’s only one of two reality shows that I can handle. (“Bar Rescue” is the other one.) I’m sure that you’ve read that one of the original DJs, the one that I recorded the very first tape with, has return to the fold. His handle is Bouncing Billy and he had not joined us since 1985. He returned last year been and has been recording with us ever since. Peace & love. See you again. Same time, same blog.
She deserved it all! What talent. We at WTIT rooted for her since the top 10 were announced!
For a guy battling kidney stones and hundreds of thousands of wannabes, Phillip Phillips wins Season 11 of Idol. Our favorite Idol. Ever. Congrats from WTIT.
A great season. Who’da thunk Simon left
and it would still be his good?
and it would still be his good?
But James Durbin was the star they found. Just sayin’.
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Welcome again to Stealing which we bring you weekly on The WTIT Blog. We have gotten really good at just stealing a meme from someone else’s post. (You can play this meme with Judd and click on the official Sunday Stealing meme.) Today we ripped this meme off a blogger and friend known as Cat. She authors the blog Sweet Memes. It’s long, so we will do it in parts. She explains the she from here. No, we don’t get that part either. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft’s thieves might take some time. Link back to us at Sunday Stealing! So let’s go!
Cheers to all of us thieves!
16. What was the last thing you did that was totally selfish, yet you feel no guilt? I spent Thursday night with Johnnie Walker. He and his son were flying out of town at 1 AM. His son was getting out of work (His job is fifteen minutes away from my place) at 12 PM. The Hartford airport is only fifteen minutes from my place, too. I made him watch the Yankee game until American Idol came on. He is a Red Sox Nation kinda guy. James Durbin tossed over Hailey? Please. Welcome to an all country Scotty Vs Lauren final.
17. Tell us about a film fave of yours that we probably have not seen. The Sure Thing is an early Rob Reiner film. It was a remake of It Happened One Night. The dialogue and the acting of John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga were brilliant. It is a funny ass film that hits all the right notes.
18. When was the last time you kissed someone that you shouldn’t have on the lips? Shouldn’t have according to who? I generally don’t regret kissing someone.
19. When was the last time you cooked something for someone not in your family? That would have been for my ex-girlfriend. I do a great breakfast and grill meat very well.
20. When was the last time you danced like a crazy person? A better question would have been “When was the first time?” I don’t do crazy.
21. When was the last time you just wanted to be invisible? Everyone knows that only Claude Rains could do that.
22. When was the last time you got a gift you absolutely hated? Hate is a strong word. But I really dislike sweaters.
23. When was the last time you got into a physical fight? (If NEVER, let us know about a time that you got close to a fight.) At a stag party a guy who employed the groom’s father came up to me and pushed me and said “Your father-in-law is an asshole.” I pointed my father-in-law out, and said “Work it out with him.” He pushed me and said “I said that your father-in-law is an asshole.” This guy was at least 15 years my senior. I said, “Push me again and I will knock you into next week.” He pushed. I threw one punch that knocked him out. 
But I had forgot that over half of the 250 guys there were his employees. It might have gotten ugly if my brother, his friends and my WTIT DJs weren’t with me. They surrounded me. Everyone calmed down and the party continued. Then the stripper decided that she was scared to go out there. I went into her dressing room to tell her it was all over and that I would see to it that no guy would mess with her. All the while we were talking (say fifteen minutes) she was completely naked. Boy, did I wish that I was single at that moment.
24. When was the last time you had to sleep with a light on? Never. My ex always had a light on. I won’t miss that.
25. When was the last time you were under some serious stress? This week was as stressful a week as I have ever known.
26. When was the last time you watched your favorite movie? Probably the first week the ex moved in. We did a lot of “Show you mine then show me yours” in a movie kind of way.
27. What song did you most recently downloaded? The first day Move Like This, the first Cars album since 1988. They still have got it.
28. What would you rather do: shower or bathe with that celebrity that you are crushing on? Bathe with Jill Hennessy.
29. What is your favorite thing to do when you hang out with friends? Do a Tape Radio show, naturally.
30. What would you say is your favorite hobby? Writing comedy. Although, you would not know that from this fucking post.
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Enjoy your Sunday…
We will return.
Just a fair warning.
Peace, my friends.
Join us. Same time. Same blog.
In a major upset Kris Allen beats Adam Lambert for the American Idol champ. The show was so much better this year. Lionel Ritchie, Cyndie Lauper et all gave it an 80’s feel. Adam with Kiss. Lil Rounends with the Queen, an Queen with Kris and Adam. Rod Stewart seemed to have lost a step. I am worried about him. The Top 13 were great. Norman and Bikini Girl’s return were great. Cooke was solid. I had no rooting interest. I picked Adam from the top 26 or so. At the end it was either America is a bit homophobic, or Danny’s fans (third place) were closer to Kris’ style than Adams.
Great season. Terrific finale. I love the twist ending. Time well spent.
