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Hi Gokey world! What a way to start the day!I’ve been listening Danny’s new song all morning and just love his voice so much. He is one of the best male voices around at the moment and he is going to bring so much joy to so many people around the world with his amazing voice.
I’m so happy this song was released before my trip. I’m all emotional listening to this song also because of the message it holds and how close that message is to so many things going on in my life. I’m going to have this song in my mind while I travel around in Africa seeing both hope and distress.
Thank you Danny for giving us this amazing song and thank you to the guys you knew so well what to write for you.
Sorry about the typing mistakes.. I meant “to the guys who knew so well ..”
morning！i love this new picture，well done people.and Hannele ，wish you a good trip in Africa
Hi Chinese gokey fan! Thank you! I’m leaving next Friday and I’m just so happy that I was able to hear this song before going away.
How is your day so far? It’s already evening there.
Goodmorning Hannele and Chinese!!! that picture of Danny is hottt!!! and his song is sooo wonderful, I know that he has more in store for us. However his current Single, is so full of peace and serenity; the love just pours and flows so deeply and richly from his heart in this song!! I am still listening to this beautiful song as of now. Goodbye ladies!! have A SAFE AND WONDERFUL TRIP hANNELE!!
it sucks except the new song of danny，i got a English speaking contest going on tomorrow，and i still have no clue what to say
Hi Latrece! I would really love to chat with you, but you are occupied with something? Had noticed that you haven’t been here much for couple of days. I loved your comment, which you wrote after listening to Danny’s song the first time.
Chinese gokey fan, you just have to trust that things go well and they will!
after i think about it ，i would like to change the way i look at it.
it’s a wonderful day listening to danny’s song all the time except for a Little trouble
I have hectic weekend ahead of me getting everything ready, but will be here whenever I have spare time. It’s great to have Danny’s song playing on the background while I’m getting things done. I recommend you get a pair of good quality stereo speakers, which can be attached to your computer. The sound is amazing!
I wonder what Karen is doing today and VickieCarol? I know they love Danny and I would kust love them to come here for a chat..
Sorry… kust = just …
i am sure they will be here ，it’s still pretty Early there
can anyone give me a hand and make this sentence more typical–“so what make the two situations so different”
Chinese gokey fan, Karen and VickieCarol were here for several months posting lots of comments on a daily basis, but when the American Idol tour finished they left the site, or are just not posting anymore. Karen especially was totally devoted to being a Danny fan and I miss chatting with her a lot..
Hannele,i totally get you. there is a girl on our chinese gokey fan site who i used to chat with a lot.now she is in the USA，and don’t go to our site as she used to be.but i know she is there and always will be a gokey girl ，it’s a destiny ，lol！
Twitter: kiady
Good morning everyone! What a picture!!! The pics of Danny photo shoot are already available? I just saw the one in his myspace and youtube page! where was this pic posted? He looks absolutely gorgeous…love that cute and naughty smile
Twitter: kiady
Hannele, how is your trip going?!
Twitter: jannworth
Good morning all! Great choice for today’s discussion page. “Its only” the best Danny picture…. I don’t know how owlki is going to top that tomorrow!
To help Chinese gokey fan: “What makes the two situations so different”
Or my preferrence: “The difference between the two situations is”
Jan
Jannikas,thank you for your help. maybe owlki will post the cover of danny’s single/album tomorrow，and i am sure this will top today’s
HI Chinese I cannot get danny’s song out of my head!! it is awesome!
Twitter: steph6449
that seattle radio director is answering Matt Bjorke about whether he’s heard danny’s song yet.
tonythomas: @mrbjorke Thx, heard the song (http://j.mp/4r180Z), hope to be talking w/ Danny on Monday in Nash. Test Track Mon or Tues.
about 9 hours ago from web in reply to mrbjorke
wonder why Matt B. asked him in particular.
Test Tracks seems to be a show on their station show, running at 5 p Seattle time.
http://www.kmps.com/pages/235577.php
Twitter: kiady
The more i listen IO the more i love it…if it’s even possible!
Good Morning, is Danny getting better looking all the time or is it just my glasses steaming up? Whew! What a pic! And, I am old enough to be his mom….anyhow.
I called as many of the radio stations that I could think of in my area, last night. All, All, had not heard that his new song was out. They said they would listen to the song and thanked me, one wanted to know if I was his manager! I LOL and said no I easily could be tho! He (this was the local Christian station) said he would give it a listen and thanked me. I said I believe you are going to thank me when you hear it. One of the other station manager’s said of the AI contestant’s Danny had the heart that went with his music and you can really tell he cares about people and the best vocals, he is going to be a hit. Should of won! I said really he has, this is just the start.. His fan base is growing everyday just by Danny being himself and all that he is doing with Sophia’s Heart.
So I encourage you all today to get the yellow pages out call your radio stations and just let them know about Danny’s “Its Only. And,thank them for there consideration. Have a good day.
Blessings, Ms Sharon
Claudia I am still reeling and listening to his song this morning. Cheryl went to vegas last night, I hope she is having a good time!!
Twitter: kiady
Latrece, me to i can’t stop listening to it! Me and my bf are studying but i have the song playing lol (i’m trying to put the music in his head haha)
Twitter: kiady
it’s only looooooooooooove…
About Cheryl, did she went to Vegas to see her husband? I bet she is
i wish to go to Vegas someday haha
Hannele if you are still out there, I am dealing with some very important conerns now so I know I won’t be posting too much in the future, I happen to be a little lucky now but I don’t know for how long!! I hope I get a chance to chat with you later.
Twitter: steph6449
commenter from mj’s
I am not a Danny fan, BUT I like this song. To me it is very country and should get play on some Christian stations, but I don’t see it as a Christian song. I think this is a perfect song for Danny and I may even buy it….I certainly will listen to it if it comes on the radio. I also won’t be surprised if this is the biggest hit amongst the 4 released (at least in the US). Personally though I am most looking forward to Adam’s album, but I will support Kris, Allison and Danny and buy several of their singles to
Claudia I believe Cheryl went with a female friend from her job to Las Vegas. Her husband is in New Orleans doing volunteer work, I am not sure if he is meeting her in Vegas to see each other ,I hope so!!
I just can’t get enough of Danny’s song, it is so amazing. I hope and pray that his label gives “It’s Only” the marketing and exposure it deserves. If it gets out to mainstream America it will be a huge hit. Well it is off to work for me.
Twitter: kiady
Steph, this song will convert some fans
Latrece, oh ok i thought she was meeting him once i knew he was out of their town. But i didn’t know where
If Cheryl is with a friend they must be having some fun!
Twitter: karatemom34
Good morning everyone, OMG Another gorgeous picture!! How is everyone this morning. What an exciting day yesterday. I’m with you Claudia, cannot get enough of the song. It’s so beautiful.
Maryann/Steph – A thousand thank you’s for this “Very Hot” picture of Danny! It has brought enjoyment to many people already!
Can’t wait for Danny’s single to be played nationwide on the radio, I think it will be a big hit.
If anyone finds anything about Danny possibly singing at the CMA’s, please let us know.
Twitter: pjgvet
Good Morning Everyone!
Chinese G.F. You could also say:
How do the situations differ? if you are asking a question.
Just curious, are you male or female? You don’t have to say if you’d rather not.
Laterece, hello, we missed you yesterday. I’m going to send you a DM
Hannele, when is your actual leaving date?
Steph6449, did you see my last MJcomment from the night last night? I’ll bring it over again.
Funny how more than one people are predicting it will do the best out of the singles; if Danny’s was better than #9 (like TFM, which I think is great) I’d be ecstatic.
I saw stats from someone yesterday; is FYE really only #48 on ITunes? That seeems really odd, although a full week is not up yet. I just thought it would skyrocket compared to TFM.
I know many; of you Adam fans here like TFM better than FYE
Twitter: karatemom34
Hey Claudia, still practicing the lyrics to Danny’s song so we can sing it together. lol I saw your comment last night. haha
Twitter: pjgvet
This is from MJs last night:
This song is beautiful – and this is coming from a huge fan of Adam’s who called Danny Jokey the whole season. Good for him.
Goodmorning Pam!! I hope you enjoyed you birthday yesterday!!
Twitter: kiady
Hi Michelle, Pam and Cindy,
Cindy, don’t you love even more the song the more you listen to it?
Twitter: karatemom34
Claudia, yes the more I play it the more I love it. It just gives me chills. It’s the most perfect song for him and the new photos, absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!
Twitter: kiady
Cindy, glad you’re still practicing lol we’re practicing while we are listening to Danny’s song…the more we hear the more we learn the lyrics then we just have to type it faster lol
Twitter: karatemom34
Pam How was your birthday? It had to be your best birthday ever!!!
Twitter: karatemom34
Claudia, lol I’ll work on my typing too. I have to say , Danny did say in interviews that he was going to make good music for his fans and he certainly kept his promise. I can’t wait to hear his whole album!!!
I’m surprised FYE is not charting higher. My feeling is Adam’s sound doesn’t translate as well to recording–it’s his stage act that makes him so awesome, not that he doesn’t have a great voice too. It’s also overproduced and drowns out his voice.
It’s Only is one of those songs you love more the more you listen to it. Danny’s voice is so rich and has so much texture, and this song shows he can sing tenderly instead of just belting. I love the way it builds up toward the end and his voice gains power and you can even hear some of that growl. His falsetto is exquisite, one of the best I’ve ever heard. I really do think this is going to chart high on both country and CCM, and possibly AC as well. I think the haters are livid and very jealous because they know in their hearts his single will do better than anyone else from this season, and he’s going to be the real breakout star from season 8. I was thinking about Paula, and how much she loves Danny. She must be beside herself with pride for him right now. I’m sure his song made her cry.
Oh, and I can’t stop staring at that picture. I think it’s the most gorgeous photo of him yet. I also want that chair.
Pam, I hope you had a great birthday, and Latrece, whatever is going on, I am praying for you.
I am sending out envelopes to some of you today.
Twitter: steph6449
Hi Pam, I saw you hit mj’s last night and stomped that one hater pretty good
who had claimed no one in Milwaukee was really there to see Danny at his AI homecoming, sheesh.
that person had just swallowed a pack of bitter pills obviously. when someone says they are so disturbed they are shaking (?) just on that harmless interview and a sweet song, not sure what sort of person they are but I’d sure hate to be them. it made me want to get them a teddy bear.
Twitter: pjgvet
Cindy, Latrece, thank you, my birthday was made less painful by my beautiful employees who surprised me with balloons and 4 different desserts (I still feel sick, lol!). And primarily by Danny’s beautiful single!
Good morning Ihearties,
I just love Danny’s new song. Yesterday was so crazy that I didn’t get a chance to really listen to the song. It is absolutely beautiful. If country radio gives it a chance, I think it will be a big hit. I listen to country radio a lot and there is nothing on the radio that sounds like this. It is fresh, different and beautifully sung. I’m really like the tender Danny voice and of course he gives us his big voice towards the end.
And the pictures are just gorgeous. I am so glad to get rid of the AI pics. This pictures look like the Danny I met. Tall, slender, sexy and gorgeous.
It’s a happy day for Danny fans.
Twitter: karatemom34
Helio totally agree The more you listen to that song the more you love it. I’m sure Paula is very proud of him.
Twitter: kiady
Cindy, yeah! He did it!!
i can’t wait either! Must be an emotional album we couldn’t expect nothing else from Danny 
Hi girls, Danny’s song has been playing at my home all day! My boyfriend is falling for the song as well. He just asked me to put the volume louder! This song just keeps getting better.
Latrece, I know it’s difficult to speak about things on an open forum, but if there is something you would like to say maybe Pam could forward your message, because I’m not on twitter. Just a thought..
Pam, I’m leaving for Africa on the 13th and will be back home on the 30th of November. I’ve still got lots to do and my boyfriend has just started getting used our new camera, which is an awesome piece of equipment.
Twitter: steph6449
I may still buy TfM next time I get songs from iTunes, and quite possibly Adam’s album when it’s out depending on what I hear of it.
At this point when you can only buy a single and are supporting just that particular song, there’s no way I’d buy FYE with those lyrics.
Twitter: karatemom34
Pam WOW 4 different desserts? and Danny’s single and Photos to top it off!!!
Twitter: karatemom34
Claudia Yes, I’m sure it will be an emotional album, I’m going to have my tissues ready !!! lol HI to Hannele, Latrece, Steph6449, Lizzy, Helio and anyone else I might have missed. What a great morning!!
There is just something about Danny’s voice , which I can’t get enough of. It’s just perfect in every way.. I’m going to miss you all while I’m away and all the news on Danny.
Twitter: karatemom34
Hannele I think that song showed every part of Danny’s voice. We’re going to miss you too.
Twitter: pjgvet
Steph,
Well I guess my “stomping” at MJs has no earned me moderation today! I don’t see why correcting a falsehood should earn you moderation- I didn’t attack them at all, just set the record straight. I hate out and out lies like that! “Music Fair”, they totally pulled that out of their hat! MJ just kills me- why is someone allowed to post a lie and yet, I’m in moderation for correcting it? I said nothing nasty to that person and did not become personal, just stated the facts from that day.
Lizzy, do you know if once you get in moderation- do you ever get out? You others may have to go on without me!
I will definitely buy both Danny and Adam’s albums. I may not like everything on Adam’s, but I’m still intrigued and want to hear it. Kris and Allison’s I will only buy if I hear a couple more songs and like them more than what I’ve heard so far. I was an Allison fan during the show, but what I’ve heard so far sounds teenybopperish and overproduced.
saving all my money for the new album，i am not gonna buy anyone’s album before i got danny’s，hopefully i can save enough to by more than just one by then ，so i can give them to my friends as presents
Pam, MJ was never a Danny fan (although she has softened some, I think) and is very biased in her “moderation” due to that. I think it’s outrageous the way the haters are allowed to lie and call someone they don’t even know names, but telling the truth can get you reprimanded. That’s why I don’t post there. At least the mods at TWOP are less biased–or at least try to be.
I was thinking of updating Part 3 of my blog about Danny this weekend.
Attn Team Gokey: I encourage you to take a few mins and post a comment to the different sites re Danny’s single. You can copy the same comment from 1 site to another. We need to get the good word out re Danny. Thanks!!!
This includes: Entertainment Weekly, LA Times, MTV, AceShow Biz, Belefnet, Zap2it, Rickey.org, MSJBlog.
Also post to Roughstock (for Matt Bjorke) and Brian Mansfield of USA Today.
Both are important Country Music columnists who are huge supporters of Danny.
Twitter: pjgvet
Helio-
I do like TWOP so much better; the mods are definitely more fair and it is a more intelligent discussion in general. There are still haters, but people are good at ignoring.
MJ has definitely softened toward Danny, but still a huge bias when she lets people spew hate and lies (the poster I replied to said there was a big “music fair” in Milwaukee that day so no one was there to see Danny. Completely false! He sang at the Summerfest grounds, but they were closed for the season- they opened up just for his concert. There was no other show in town that Danny Gokey Day in Milwaukee!) yet moderates someone who just set the record straight.
Here are some of the sites:
http://music-mix.ew.com/2009/11/06/danny-gokey-single/
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/americanidoltracker/2009/11/rate-it-danny-gokeys-first-single-its-only-hits-the-radio.html
http://www.roughstock.com/blog/danny-gokey-it-s-only-/
More links. Thanks Team Gokey!!!
http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00028662.html
http://blog.beliefnet.com/gospelsoundcheck/2009/11/danny-gokey-single-its-only-de-1.html
http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2009/11/its-only-danny-gokeys-first-single—-so-listen.html
I definitely will not buy Adam’s album,cause i kind of hate him because most of his fans are really mean.
DJG Music ，i had posted on each of them except for some sites i can visit here
Twitter: kiady
Good morning to everyone that arrived
Cindy, yes me too, i cry for almost everything so if it’s gets to emotional i might be crying for weeks lol
Pam,
When I was put in moderation (several times) I never got out. I had to register with a new account. Haven’t you all noticed how very well behaved I am now at MJ’s.
I am also quite quite surprised that Adam is only at #42 on Itunes and Allison is not even in the top 100.
They seem to be taking a totally different approach with Danny and I’m not quite sure why. They could have just thrown Danny’s single out there on Itunes like they did with Kris, Adam and Allison, hoping to get the most sales from his Idol fanbase and then push to radio stations but they didn’t. Instead it looks like they are going to push Danny’s single to country radio and then make it available for sale on Itunes. The approach with Danny seems to be the smarter way to go, guess we will see.
Twitter: steph6449
Pam, how can you tell if you are in moderation at mj’s, are you sure?
Your ‘stomping’ post is still on there–seems like she would have deleted or edited it if she thought there was an issue with it.
Danny also need more fans to post on TWoP. Granted, it is not a fan site, but neither is it personally moderated like MSJBlog or Rickey.org.
http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3182889&st=4680&#entry12334693
Twitter: jannworth
I really like that there’s a “It’s Only’ review thread on this site–it will save me from hurdling the web to catch up on the reviews–but please keep pasting in comments in the discussion section, I hearters, it may keep me from going over my 5G limit on my internet service!
I listened to Danny’s single (10 X) and had all my saved Danny pics going as a slideshow as it played. Lovely. It makes me more emotional because it tells such a story ( I have the pictures in Chrono order–the love just shines as he gets more comfortable performing.)
I was surprised with the direction that Allison’s single went. She’s departed so much from her strength on the show. Obviously Danny held out to get a producer/record company that lets him be himself–even if words like Jesus, brother, Lord are gauche for “mainstream” listeners. Its so beautiful. I think it will make it over to Adult Comtemporary, too.
I’m interested in what Ryan Seacrest, Paula, Simon, Lionel, and others think of it. Jan
You know what? I knew “If Only” reminded me of another song that was a huge hit a few years ago on AC stations–Five for Fighting’s 100 Years. This is a beautiful song. Anyone agree with me?
Twitter: steph6449
Jan, I thought it was interesting that more than one person I read yesterday compared Danny’s singing on the single to Lionel Richie. I bet Danny would like that if he saw it. (Though I think Danny has a better voice, lol.)
Twitter: steph6449
Helio, thanks for the Five for Fighting link. That EW reviewer had mentioned them, I had no idea who they were. (Just saw that again as mj put that item in her Headlines today, only featuring the positive paragraph not the self-confessed glambert snarking he had in there.)
DJG Music, I was just posting again at TWOP (as sls). Do you go by another name there? (if you’d want to say)
Twitter: pjgvet
Ah, Steph you must be a ‘good girl’ if you don’t know about moderation at MJ! LOL. When you post your comment it won’t show on others computers (for example, today Iposted there right after you) but it will show on mine with a comment saying your comment is “awaiting moderation”. Like Lizzy said, sometimes you never get out, it really means banned.
It is odd, though why she didn’t edit or delete my stompin post if she thought I was being too “defensive”- a sin there. Only Danny haters can be defensive. Correcting lies is defensive, I guess.
Twitter: kiady
Well ladies i have to study so i’m going to log off the computer if i don’t off the computer i won’t study a thing
i’ll be back later 
DJG, I’m an active poster at TWOP, as are a few others on this site. I like it there. They frown on too much fangirliness, which is actually a good thing. I try to make my posts there less fangirly and more factual. Even the haters there are less offensive than those at MJs and other blogs. At least they TRY to back up their arguments and sound halfway intelligent.
I agree more Danny fans need to post there though.
Twitter: pjgvet
Helio, thanks for the link! I forgot who Five for Fighting are.
Don’t think Danny’s raspy, rich tone is anything like Five for Fighting but I guess the music does sound similar!
I love that song, so I consider that a big compliment!
Twitter: steph6449
Pam, it might be in moderation for another reason. Some sites may have filters for example to look for certain words, and flag them for review before the comments are public? I may have seen one of mine not immediately go online, now that you mention it, but I think it came on later and I’ve never gotten an mj admonishment (…lucky…).
I would have thought if she put your whole account in moderation you’d get some kind of notice or warning. Certainly I did when the TWOP mods slapped at me for violating protocols there, lol. It still comes up with a danger notice that I’m on probation
But sure, I always try to be a good girl
I think if we just talk about Danny or some other facts, opinions it’s usually ok. Critiquing the other posters themselves can be trouble. It’s a fine line, if she read that one I wrote late last night, I could probably get in trouble. (Where I wished that one bitter hater a recovery from the fit of dyspepsia that they claimed had been induced by hearing Danny’s interview and sweet lil’ song. Lol, haters can be such delicate flowers!)
Twitter: Upsnodowns
Hi Everyone! I an in Vegas and miss not being able to come on site! Mygriend Deena and I Got to Vegas around 10pm last night – We checked into the Wynn and my friend wanted to freshen up a bit before we hit the casinos, so I turned on Danny’s song and listened about 10 times because Deena was taking forever! Finally she knocks on the door and I open it and guess who is standing there? Ron!!
I couldn’t believe it! He and Deena had this planned for the last month and Zi ddn’t have a clue!
So, I had two wonderful surprises in one day! Danny’s song and Ron in Vegas! Funniest thing was when Ron walked in, I was playing Danny’s song wad playing and of course Ron recognized the voice right away and said “figures I walk in and you are listening to Danny” I felt knd of bad but then I told him to lsten to the song and he liked it a lot – because of the message.
Hannele Good luck on your trip to Africa. I can’t wait to hear all about it. You mentioned how you will be aware of the contrasts in Africa especially in light Of Danny’s song. Danny’s song really does make you stop and take a look at the world around us and ask what more can I do?
That picture of Danny is hott!! I wonder if tha’s his album cover. Does anyone have a link to the picture you have all been talking about from MySpace? I didn’t see it! Could someone post the link?
Hate to go but we are heading out for the day. I just had to check in with all my Gokey Girls to tell you how much I love you all and how much I love Danny’s new song. Our Danny has a mega hit on his hands! He is amazing!
Twitter: Upsnodowns
Sorry for all the crazy typos! But I wouldn’t be me without them!
Twitter: steph6449
mrs Def s. talking about Def traveling… (radio tour?)
NicolSantiago: @Gonna take it ez and probably just help with SHF and travel w/Def a little
about 1 hour ago from web
Steph, I actually had to laugh when I read that comment from the hater who said the “cheesiness” of Danny’s song “shook her to the core.” I mean, WTF? Isn’t that a bit of an intense reaction to such a sweet and beautiful song?
Twitter: steph6449
Cheryl, so exciting with your surprise. Hope you are having a great time.
You can see the other new photo of Danny at his updated myspace
Just http://www.myspace.com/dannygokey
so far the singles of this years ai alumni are not as successful as their predecessor like the two davids for instance.
LLWD itunes sales were okay but not as successul as archie’s crush. time for miracles of adam was also not a big hit itunes-wise when it even became a twitter trending topic during its release. it seems twitter is not really a good indicator of ai success.
for you entertainment charted #48 on itunes but can we see it breaking the top 10 or even the top 1? it remains to be seen.
as for the album sales, my intelligent guess is that kris and adam will not outsell the two davids.
with regards to Danny, im praying that Mark Bright bring Danny to country success as he did with Carrie Underwood. It so obvious that the career path of Danny is similar to that of Carrie when she was starting. Right now, im happy with everything happennng to danny’s career. i have no disappointment so far.
Twitter: pjgvet
Cheryl, as usual your Ron stories have me ROFLMAO!
So funny, here you haven’t seen Ron in weeks and he walks in on you and Danny. Well, better that walking in on a real man, right?
Have a great time in Vegas!
Just go to http://www.dannygokey.com and it will divert you to his myspace page since Dnny’s website won’t be up until Dec 2- the other hot pic is there.
I hope the album cover is a new hot pic of Danny, surprise us!
Twitter: pjgvet
Trish,
We probably will have to wait a while won’t we to see final success of the singles; since Adam will sing his at the AMA awards. If that doesn’t bring a huge surge in sales, I think if I were Adam’s people, I’d be worried.
It is obvious isn’t it that the top two aren’t selling like the two Davids and this is my theory:
This year the top 3 all had similar fan bases! In contrast to last year, where DC obviously had the most and DA was pretty popular too. Syesha, not so much.
So I think that it is Danny who is interfering with the top 2 sales since initial sales by Idols are there AI fan sales.
What do you guys think?
ive been reading comments at different site and I just notice some people saying Its Only reminds them of Kenny Rogers. i can see the similarity. both have similar tone, the raspiness, and growl. I wihs Danny also become a country legend. and Maybe, in few years time, Danny will set up his own roasters – Danny Gokey’s Roasters lol
hiya all i hope you’re all having a good day,i had a bad night my dog woke me up he was having a seizure this is the worst one that he had,i’m just glad he doesn’t have them all the time.i’m helping my mom move her room around today so i won’t around much.
Twitter: Upsnodowns
Thanks for the link to the pic! I will go there to see Danny in all his hotness!
Awww Cheryl’s husband is a hopeless romantic!! Pam, Helio and others keep me in your thought sand prayers!! I talked with my daughter post the Texas Fort hood incident and she was really disturbed that it was on the army base by their own comrad. I know we are in Dannyland ( I hope we stay here), however, there are things in the real world that I have to contend with; I am going to try and post as I can but I know it will be limited some days!! I love Danny’s gorgeous awesome self and his wonderful music gives me peace at this particular time in life!!
AINow Finally got a chance to sit down and listen to @dannygokey ‘s single. And I’ve got to say I’m surprised it’s getting mixed reviews.
about 17 hours ago from yoono
AINow I think it is 100% perfect for him. A song with a powerful message and great vocals. @DannyGokey is on his way!
about 17 hours ago from yoono
Pam, I always enjoy reading your analytical posts because you always make interesting points. I think you meant the SIZE of the fanbases this year though, didn’t you? Danny’s fanbase is certainly different than Adam’s but I think they are similar in size. Kris also has a large fanbase but I think his fans are less passionate about their Idol than Danny’s and Adam’s are about theirs. Allison’s fanbase I don’t think is as large as the Top 3, and this is why she couldn’t make it past 4th place and beat Danny into the Top 3 even though her performances on Rock Night were spot on perfect. Allison’s fans hold that against Danny, which isn’t fair because I don’t believe she ever had a chance to begin with–her fanbase simply wasn’t large enough, and of course Danny fans voted extra hard after Scream On to save him.
I have another theory about Allison’s fans. I think Allison tends to be most people’s 2nd or 3rd favorite, rather than their first. Many of her fans seem to be fans of someone else, not just her. So even though many people liked her, most of her fans liked Kris, Adam or Danny more.
In season 7, both the Davids were extremely popular and had enormous fanbases, but over time DC’s grew much larger than DA’s and you don’t hear so much about DA anymore, which is a shame since I think he is very talented. But he’s young and has plenty of time to make a name for himself. I agree with you, that Syesha, as season 7′s third placer, was far less popular than either of the Davids, unlike this year, where I think the fanbases of the Top 3 guys were fairly evenly distributed. Really, I think any of them could have won. It was by sheer chance and a very good performance by Kris of “Heartless” (and probably the Arkansas vote debacle as well) that tipped the odds in favor of Kris at the last minute (not that he didn’t deserve it, just that I think Adam and Kris could easily have won too).
Oops, I meant to say Adam and Danny in the last sentence, not Adam and Kris.
Twitter: steph6449
All three of the others suffered from overproduced singles where their personalities and singing abilities don’t come through that well. I think Mark Bright did pretty good by Danny in that regard.
Kris (sorry) just seems like a weak winner, not all that interesting to most people outside his core fanbase, and LLWD was a very confusing choice for first single. He also can be really hit or miss in live performances, uncommunicative in interviews, and not relating to audiences that well. I was very put off watching him on tour after his first song, and might even have left if I hadn’t wanted to stay for DSB; lots and lots of peeps did leave during his set that night.
I agree with the comments Pam has made all along that Adam may be best as a visual performer vs. as a recording artist, although with the right songs I think Adam could do pretty well for a certain audience. Also his appeal even on the show may have been less than perceived in terms of raw numbers. Remember how worried Simon was–outright telling people to vote for Adam on the Top 3 night. He clearly worried Adam could be voted off. Since the show, although he did very very well with the AI tour, some of Adam’s choices like choosing FYE as his single, that Details magazine spread, may be marginalizing people who would otherwise support him. The hype factor and the craziness of his online fans also are alienating some people.
Although some of the media types loved her, Allison always had a small fan base, several times in the bottom 3. A report I read yesterday gave cumulative sales for Adam, Kris and Allison, and Allison had only sold ~31,000 songs on iTunes (total!), where the others were up into the hundreds of thousands. (They did not list any stats for Danny, but he’s got to be in the hundred-thousand+ range also as for just one week they showed him selling 57,000 songs in an earlier article I read.)
Twitter: karatemom34
Latrece, I’m keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!! Hope everything will be okay for you!!
Hi everyone.
LOL at that hater at mjsbigblog that said that the “Cheesiness” of Danny’s song shook her to the core. Haters are so ridiculous.
Pjgvet
I hope that you were not put into moderation by mj, you didn’t say anything wrong in your post, not even by her rules, I think. I thought that you did a good job pointing out the truth in your post.
I like today’s pic of Danny, and the pic on his myspace. I like the way that his hair looks.
RACHEL，i am not it’s getting mixed reviews，cause as far as i know some people will post a negative view without even listening to it.
so as fans what we can do is post positive views （which is the true feelings）as much as we can
So Adam’s song FYE is now up on Itunes? I thought there was a glitch on Itunes and that his label couldn’t get it up? If it’s up then it’s surprising that the Adam fans aren’t talking about it more than they are. I remember they were doing minute by minute updates when TFM debuted on Itunes. They are being surprisingly quiet about FYE.
Thank you New Cindy for your prayers!!
Twitter: pjgvet
Rachel,
What mixed reviews is AINOW talking about- must be fans/hater reviews.
All the blogs etc I’ve seen have been either neutral, positive, or say its not their cuppa, but could see it becoming a hit.
Hope your dog is ok. If he has multiple seizures today you should bring him in.
Helio, Yes, I meant fanbase size. It always struck my how similar in size the 3 bases were, based on votes. Danny’s are less vocal on the internet, but based on his voting for AI, was similar to top two.
Twitter: karatemom34
Gonna take off , I’ll be in and out today. It’s a beautiful day out so I have to get outside and do something. I’ll still be listening to my FAVORITE song “its only” over and over today and staring at my 2 newest favorite photos of Danny. I hope I’ll be able to tear myself away to get outside. Lol Have a great day everyone..
Twitter: pjgvet
FOGS,
I think they are quiet about FYE because TFM didn’t do as well as they wanted (but did do well!) and FYE is not the smashing instant success they predicted.
Steph, I agree that the other three suffer from overproduced singles that do not let their personalities shine through, like Danny’s does.
I also agree that Kris is a weak winner. I do like Kris (it’s hard to dislike him) but his style is not really very commercial, it’s almost Jason Castro-ish. (To me, all during the season, he had 3rd or 4th place finisher written all over him–I was shocked he won, actually). I could see him doing well if he were allowed to do what he does best, as a singer songwriter, John Mayer type of artist. He may never sell out arenas, but I think he could do well if he weren’t being forced into an overproduced style that drowns out his low-keyed vocals. Even Simon (who clearly didn’t like Kris) ranked him second from bottom in his ranking of the Idol winners, just above Taylor Hicks, who he also couldn’t stand. While I do think Simon was rooting for Adam to win, I think he would have been fine with Danny winning too. He certainly wanted him in the Top 2.
Twitter: steph6449
few random tweets talking about danny’s single
(from a glambert) Never really cared for @dannygokey but gotta admit, his first single is the best song I’ve heard him sing.
(from a matt fan) In tears. @DannyGokey’s new song is AMAZING.
(another glambert) awe I liked @dannygokey’s song…it was sweet, and he sounded really good in it. Congrats danny
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another site picking up the short article by that gospel blogger (easy to add comments to this article, no account needed)
http://urbanchristiannews.com/ucn/2009/11/danny-gokey-single-its-only-debuts-on-radio.html
i just can stand adam，i preferred kris win the show once my danny lost the opportunity，and it did.
i really hope danny will be the most successful one of this season.and i wishes Allison can have a career，
wishes =wish sorry
Hi Helio and Pam I am totally illerate when it comes to itunes release: is Adam’s Single FYE is out now or will it be released NOV 23rd on itunes?? I am clueless how stuff like this works. I believe ADam’s strength is performing live!! the label is trying to sell him thru his recordings but people can’t get the essence and ambiance of his song from the recordings, they will get the feel of his music through his performance. Danny on the other hand, is so rich in heart and soul that his songs literally ooozes passion even in his recordings and then it is taken to a completely new heavenly level once he performs it live!! he is what you would call a possible double or triple threat in the music world. He is fine as all get out, he has Charisma on stage, His voice is so rich in tone and texture, he has unbelieveable passion and conviction when singing and he has Rythm and soul!! he is a triple!!! Pam or Helio let me know about Adam’s itune sells!! how high is it on the charts?? or low??
pjgvet
I am pretty surprised that the Adam fans aren’t saying much about how FYE is doing. I thought they would be all over the song debuting into Itunes and tracking the ranking of the song. Is it really only like #41 on Itunes?
Does anyone know when it was released? I saw a thread on mjs about it not being released on Tuesday because of a glitch on Itunes. But does anyone know what day it debuted into Itunes.
I would think that Adam fans would be discussing this a lot since, this is his debut single, and not just a song off a soundtrack.
They were very excited about TFM, but it doesn’t seem like they are that excited about FYE. It could definitely because it’s not selling as well as it could be selling.
I am surprised that mj didn’t start another Adam thread mentioning FYE finally being released on Itunes.
Chinese I know We all wnated Danny to win, but sometimes in life the one with the greatest endurance and perserverance last longer than the instant star!!
Latrece,actually i had made my peace with the result.just hope danny will do well in his brand new music career
here’s the request link for FM106- maybe we can get Danny some more airtime
http://www.mediabase.com/mmrweb/7/stationplaylistrequest.asp?format=C1&c_let=WMIL-FM
Twitter: pjgvet
FOGS,
Ok, here it is from Itunes, which I just visited. FYE is #58 on Itunes. Not sure when it came out, though.
Just know TFM quickly ran up to #9, then fell quickly, obviously from AL fans.
Wouldn’t that be funny if 19 has been pimping AL so badly and Danny turns out to be there real star?
I’m actually very glad Danny didn’t win, even though back in May I thought it was the end of the world. You all know why I feel that way because most of you feel the same way. ALthough….it would have been the COOLEST THING EVER to have seen Danny’s reaction to winning. You think Cook got emotional? I truly think Danny would have been even more so. He might not have even been able to sing the coronation song, on the other hand he got pretty emotional on tour during the RF songs and still sang incredibly well even when he was practically or actually in tears.
I totally agree about Adam being more of a visual performer. While he does have a great voice (if you like his high pitched style), I don’t think his voice translates as well to recording as Danny’s, and that’s why sales seem to be disappointing for FYE and TFM. Being so overproduced doesn’t help either. I think Adam is all about the show, and he will probably sell out arenas, even if his record sales aren’t as high as everyone expected. I don’t think Danny has this problem at all–AND he is an incredibly good live performer as well. He has it all.
Twitter: pjgvet
Maybe Adam fans don’t like FYE as much as TGM? I have a feeling they like rocker Adam better than lady gaga Adam.
I so hope Danny’s single gets the exposure to country fans it needs. I just listened to it in my car with good stereo system and it is AWESOME! I think it can really go over well, if enough people hear it.
You Go Mark Bright- work your magic!
I am still holding out a slim hope he may sing at the CMAs.
i wonder why danny even signed with 19？
Chinese Gokey Guy–what??? Explain what you mean.
Twitter: tonicny
Good Morning everyone! I just wanted to Thank you all for always sharing so much information about Danny. I have visited this site now for about 1 month and have always felt so excited to read your discussions, feelings and etc.
Let me introduce myself,my name is Toni and I am a Dannyholic, saw this being done a few weeks back and I thought it would be a good way to break the ice. I admire Danny for what he believes in and so glad he did AI otherwise none of us would have known he existed. He is on his way to stardom for sure. Its Only is a beautiful and meaningful song that only he could sing. I wonder if in the future he might think about writing his own songs.
today we Chinese fans publicize “it’s only” as possible as we can，and we got nearly 1000 clicks for the video we made for the song.though not too much ，but we are extremely happy about it.
Twitter: pjgvet
Helio, I agree and I”ve said that in GD at AI forums over and over (and been thoroughly jumped on by Adam fans). Adam was my second favorite through most of the season until one day I heard his song from another room and thought WTH? and realized how much his visual performance influenced my enjoyment of his singing. He is the ultimate performer/entertainer but recording voice, not so much.
pjgvet,
I am surprised that FYE isn’t doing better than what it is doing. I thought that it would be higher than #58, unless it peaked higher earlier and is holding steady?
I think that Danny has a chance of doing decently in country music. I think that this song has a chance of doing decently with country and Christian audiences and non-AI audiences.
I definitely wonder how non-Ai audiences will receive Kris’s first single LLWD and Adam and Allison’s singles.
I wouldn’t be surprised if LLWD didn’t do too well with the general public. And to be honest I’m not so sure that FYE will go over as well with the general public as a lot of people have been predicting.
The song doesn’t sound very current to me, even though I like it better than LLWD or Allison’s song. I could see Adam selling the song through live performances of it like the AMA.
Live performances are definitely one of Adam’s strengths, he is definitely a performer. He appeals to a lot of people visually.
I could see a lot of people downloading FYE after he performs it live on the AMA’s and if he has a good video to go along with it. I think that he has a chance of doing decently/well with some of the other songs on his album.
I could see Adam doing decently/well in the music industry but maybe not quite as well as a lot of people predicted that he would do.
I think that Danny has a shot of doing decently in the music industry and I hope that he does.
Heliotrope66，i mean danny should sign with RCA completely.
Twitter: pjgvet
Chinese GG; Danny must love all of his Asian fans- you are so loyal and hard working for him!
Keep up the good work!
Pam, I would be happy just to see Danny on the Red Carpet as a guest of the CMA’s. Of course if he presented, I would be the happiest ebbbberrrr! If he’s in the audience, we’ll have to have a sharp eye to see if the camera pans over the audience during the show.
So does anyone consider the fact that the reason FYE isn’t charting well on iTunes might be because so many of Adam’s fans are teensters who either don’t have the money to purchase the song, or like many kids, won’t care just as long as they have it, and are grabbing it for free.
Pam, hope your birthday was a real nice one!
Latrece and Rachel, will keep you both in my prayers for your individual concerns.
Cheryl, what a lovely sweet surprise for you, being able to meet up with Ron in Vegas through the efforts of your friend!
I’m wondering if Deb got any sleep last night after getting her DM from Danny!
Saturday’s chores await, so I’ll just be popping in here off and on as time allows.
i’m not sure pam but they like danny’s song which is a good thing =)
he only has one and then he acts like nothing happened and he goes to bein a wild dog,he is hyper!
i just heard kris’s song on the radio,Q102.
DJG Music – thanks for the links. Will post some positive reviews on some of the other sites!
thank you shirl,i’m mainly concerned about my cousin.
but woking up to my dog was scary.
maybe we shouldn’t talk about adam so much，what we really should think about is what we can do to promote danny’s single’s popularity
now they’re playing britney spear’s circus song lol
thank you Shirl for your prayers!! I would be just graceful if Danny gets to the CMA less only perform!! But I hope we see some pictures of him at the CMA with his swagg on!! does the CMA come on TV nationally or is it local??!! I would love to watch It!! when does the CMA come on?? what date and Time??!
http://www.mediabase.com/mmrweb/7/stationplaylistrequest.asp?format=C1&c_let=WMIL-FM
they have Danny’s song listed, you can request it-lets get him some more airtime
britney spear is a huge star here ，she is so popular，actually i bet she is the most popular foreign singer in China，even more popular than mj，mc and bee
Chinese I think everyone here is totally 100% committed to Danny but we like diversity because we are all so unique in taste; therefore, some of the other idol songs are very interesting, so we are not biased in who people enjoy.
Casey25，thank you for this information
Twitter: pjgvet
Yeah, Shirl, I would be happy for just a glimpse of Danny dolled up, lol.
I don’t think $$ is an issue. The kids certainly have $1.29 to spend! And his fans are soo rabid, I can see them more from the aspect of purchasing multiple, multiple copies of the single.
IDK. I’m sure it will shoot up their more after the AMA awards; Adam’s performance there will be great, I’m sure.
Off to my RL, swim sectionals today, my kid is swimming the 500 yd free and breaststroke in the medley so wish her luck!
Then we get all 10 girls who made sectionals over for a sleep over, lol. So may not be on much more today! Have a great one today Gokey gals!
Twitter: pjgvet
Thanks Casey, I already requested! Everyone else do so also; its easy- don’t have to register.
good luck to you’re daughter pam,lol have fun at the sleepover.
i’am sorry what is the “CMA” you guys keep talking about ，is’t like the one of the most important music awards in USA？
Pam what does it means on Danny’s official Myspace Profile reviews?? it has I think 200,000 profile reviews; does it means that is how many times people listened to his song or looked at his myspace since it been up??! how long has his Official myspace been up?? I am completely out of the loop!!
aww kari had her surgery yestesterday,she and her brother are doing okay =).and she has a boyfriend named danny so when she say’s D is going to call her that’s who she means,not our danny lol.
I believe Adam’s FYE was finally released to Itunes on Wednesday – not sure why it wasn’t available on Tuesday. There were problems with it from the start. It first charted on albums, then it disappeared for a while and then it was on the songs chart. There seem to have been problems with Itunes on Tuesday and Wednesday – maybe because there were big debut albums like Carrie Underwood’s and the chart was updataing constantly. Anyway, because of the problems with Itunes, it is hard to tell where it charted originally but I have not seen it any higher than 40 something and that surprised the heck out of me. I have a question, people at MJ’s were posting the numbers for over 100 and I can only find the top 100 songs. Can someone point me to where I can see the full chart of single sales over 100?
oops Pam is gone now!1 I wish her daugter the best!!
karri i meant.
yesterday holy moly at my typin lol sorry.
best wishes for Pam’s daughter
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs061.snc3/12859_171032636847_513306847_2994884_1429884_n.jpg
danny watching the packers game in 08
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs041.snc3/12859_171032631847_513306847_2994883_6917131_n.jpg
danny isn’t amused lol
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs041.snc3/12859_171032666847_513306847_2994889_3091639_n.jpg
danny,john,jose
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs041.snc3/12859_171032661847_513306847_2994888_7331966_n.jpg
danny doesn’t look happy and someone wearing a bengals jersey behind him lol
Had to get another opinion on song. My husband loves country. Two things he mentioned, didn’t have enough of a melody and thought the song was too mild for his voice, show a little more range, add more touches of feminine voice in parts. He said song was beautiful, but didn’t have the hook, something to grab you. Made me think, after hearing song, what verse am I singing in my head. I do love the song, but I’m a Danny fan. What part of the song are you guys singing in your heads…this has more to do with the song than Danny’s voice!
Not sure if this one was posted. They want to know if we like Danny’s new single.
http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/danny-gokey-s-new-track-like-it/04tT1Hy07bdmO
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs061.snc3/12859_171032671847_513306847_2994890_2551936_n.jpg
happy danny =)
Latrece, I’m been following the The Ft. Hood. My heart goes out to the people affected..such a tragedy!
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs061.snc3/12859_171032686847_513306847_2994893_5790951_n.jpg
danny takin a picture of himself lol
it’s so annoying i can visit the links RACHEL posts，i really should go to bed，it’s really late
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http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs041.snc3/12859_171032701847_513306847_2994896_8062480_n.jpg
I just saw this post from a poster calling himself AIFan100 on IDF. I think I recognize Mighty’s style.
This song is pure magic. It’s bound to become a mega-hit. Can’t wait for this to blow up on the charts. It’s Only a matter of time. Jesus will make sure of it.
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http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs041.snc3/12859_171032696847_513306847_2994895_5099557_n.jpg
that sucks chinese gokey fan,they’re pictures of danny at the packers game with his friends i think that’s who they are lol.
Twitter: steph6449
Today, November 07, 2009, 2 hours ago
NicolSantiago: @pastorjpruitt Sadly I’m gonna b solo! Def will be starting his rock stardom in LA that week. I think they’ll b in town the next week though
Def’s going to LA? Wonder if that could be related to Danny’s going out to California for Ryan’s radio station event and any other plans he has for that timeframe.
Latrece, and anyone else who wants to make a note of it: Wednesday night…..
Red Carpet 7-8pm eastern/6-7pm central – on CMT
CMA Awards 8-11pm eastern/7-10pm central – on ABC
Rach, thanks so much for those pics of Danny at the game with John and a friend. I’ve never seen those before!!!!
Twitter: steph6449
That was John in those pics, really? Had no idea and I opened all of them. Lol.
it’s a different john lol
it must be a idol day on Q102 they played kris’s song then they played kelly clarkson,and they’re suppost to play adam’s song and carrie underwood.
they have them on facebook tagged on danny’s account lol it’s tagged under packer’s game
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=87946&id=513306847&ref=nf
Jonathan Kevin’s Photos – Packers Football Games
Twitter: steph6449
rachel, oh — lol. i feel better now
Not sure if this was posted:
http://urbanchristiannews.com/ucn/2009/11/danny-gokey-single-its-only-debuts-on-radio.html
I’m sure this was posted but with all the confusion some may have missed and worth repeating:
Danny Gokey’s new Lady-Antebellum-boys written song
Alright guys, here it is…Danny Gokey’s new song It’s Only.
So what’s the verdict? I personally really, really like it. I must say that I stand corrected in thinking that Danny and country wouldn’t mix. It’s a really great song and Danny has such a nice voice. And as I told you last night it was written by Dave and Charles from Lady A who did a great job.
Thoughts?
Of course one of the posters (I’m sure a hater and Idol fan) had to post their version of what Danny previously said about going country.
http://www.nashvillegab.com/2009/11/danny-gokeys-new-ladyantebellumboys-written-song.html
Twitter: steph6449
Here’s another. They say nice things about Danny and the song, but call it ~’ok’ which is a little confusing.
http://popawesome.com/music/music-news/danny-gokey-debuts-new-single/comment-page-1/#comment-2421
It’s easy to post comments at this site, but be warned your gravatar will show up if you use that email address in their form.
Last night there were only 400+ views on Danny’s utube channel for “It’s Only”. There are 7,604 views now. WOW!! Keep viewing fans.
http://www.youtube.com/dannygokey
Hey y’all!!! I’ve been skimming through the posts so far and caught some of the things that y’all have been talking about. I’ll just comment on a few.
First of all, love the pic for the discussion thread today. OMGoodness!!! Can this man be any hotter?!?!
lol
Second, that’s surprising to hear that Adam’s FYE is at #48 at itunes. Maybe that’ll change come this week or something. I still like FYE better than TFM. I’d be very surprised if all the hype about Adam doesn’t turn out as 19E expects to after his album comes out. Not saying that he won’t do well, just saying that’ll be a huge turn around. Kris, on the other hand, I believe will have a steady-staying power once his album comes out in a couple of weeks. I saw his video yesterday and he just looks so adorable and looks like he was having a lot of fun. I don’t know if y’all seen the video yet but it’s actually pretty good.
Lastly, the reviews I’ve read so far on “It’s Only” are very mixed and I’m not surprised b/c they are music reviews and they have their individual take on certain things. The ones that were posted on the ihrt site, the first two were pretty descent and fair. The EW one, I, personally, could’ve done w/o but at least whoever wrote it did say that they see the song being a huge hit for Danny and I totally agree. The only problem that I had w/that was that they just had to throw in that they were a “loyal Adam fan” and how much they “destest Danny and his glasses” or whatever. There really wasn’t any need for that, but then again it’s EW so can’t really expect the best out that magazine. You’re purpose of reviewing anything(song, album, movie, etc.) is to do just that. Who cares whether you like the artist, actor, author or not. No one cares about how you feel about them. All they want to know is your opinion and that’s it. At least that’s how I feel about it. Honestly, I can only take a review if it’s positive and doesn’t throw shadiness into it.
Other than that, I love the song and support it 100%
Sorry for making this post too long. Just get carried away sometimes 
lol
I accidentally had two Utubes open with Danny’s song playing at the same time with one about 10 seconds behind the other and he sounds really good. You should try it.lol
*waves* Hey girls!(and GG if your here) How is everyone? Yesterday was AMAZING! The best song eberrr!!! Im gonna record and watch the CMA’s wednesday. Whos still listening to the song? And wow that Danny picture of him in the chair is DELICIOUS!!!=) Loove the way he left a little room in the chair for someone to sit there. Lol Okay im done.
Twitter: steph6449
Lizzy, lol. Double danny duet, huh?
I added another comment at that Nashville Gab site (I posted there as ‘annie’). It’s a weird site though as the comments don’t seem to be presented chronologically.
I did see that hater had come back. Funny that he seems to be trying to prove a point rationally when his first post was very childish (“yuck!” “bad, bad, bad!” lol – sounded like a 3-year-old)
http://twitpic.com/onfph
lol at that !
Rachel-that’s pretty funny
lol Probably would have to go into there sooner or later…lol 
Listening to “Its Only” again. 6th time, I believe. Oh yeah, I’m most definitely a ‘Danny Addict’ lol
fo’ sho’ lol
me too danielle lol =)
Carole
Thought you’d appreciate this. Someone commenting on Danny’s new song on his youtube site:
“Im from the Uk where country is a NoNO! But i love this! Make you way east Gokey!”
Twitter: karatemom34
Hi everyone just popping in for a minute. Hope I didn’t miss too much. Danielle, I’ve listened to Danny’s song probably a million times and I’m listening to it again while I’m typing . Definitely an addict, also. lol Katy , also love the picture in the chair. WOW!!!! Did I mention I just love “its only” lol Everyone have a great day. Be back later.
Twitter: karatemom34
Rachel, How is your cousin doing? and how is your dog doing? I just got back from emergency. My son tore a muscle in his leg playing football. Just happy no broken bones.
Cindy, my prayers go with you. With my four boys playing football,a few injuries for sure, quite a few broken bones along the way.
My older sons having finished football have their bodies still intact!
Twitter: karatemom34
Thankyou Dee I count myself lucky, because this is our first major injury ( if you can call it major) so I thank God for that. I have 2 boys so I always expected some day we’d have some kind of injury involving crutches! lol
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tweet from a person in LA? looks like she’s a journalism student, not sure what media outlet this would be for if true. maybe she’s in an internship somewhere if this isn’t for a university thing?
nicole_i_am: I was just told I’m doing my FIRST celebrity interview!!! AND I GET TO INTERVIEW DANNY GOKEY!!! AAAAAHHHHH!
3 minutes ago from txt
If true, good to see there may be a range of media appearances with that upcoming trip to LA for Danny.
Curious also what Def Santiago’s wife meant by his ‘playing rock star’ in LA this month.
“It’s Only” love on Danny’s youtube site. Not one negative comment.
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Have a great day. Going to be back later. Going to listen to “its only” one more time. lol Boy, I have it bad!! lol
It’s important to keep in mind – the reviews ones that matter more are the Country music writers and fans – like the one from Matt Bjorke. Even though MTV gave Danny a decent write-up (considering they have never liked him), this is not the kind of song that will be played on MTV. Country music is just not their thing. For for EW to say this will be a huge country hit for Danny – is the biggest compliment. Again, they have never been fans of Danny.
Almost all of the legit reviews have been positive. I have yet to run across anything really negative. But then I could care less about what the haters have to say. They would never like anything Danny does – so their opinions are useless to me.
DJG
Good point. I’m going to go back and access the links you posted earlier.
DJG Music, I posted by comments at a few of the links you posted. the posts at EW.com proved why I haven’t been to these sites since the show ended. These people are moron’s, don’t have a clue. Some people are writing that “it’s not Country enough” or “it’s too country” – well which is it people? I would like to know why people insist on putting a label on everything. I think it has gotten such good review because it is a more modern country style, like Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, etc.
I believe the actual music critics have all given it good reviews. My review continues to be AWESOME!
Rach, I bet there are pics we’ve never even seen on some of those facebook accounts! I don’t even know who Jonathan Kevin is and tags confuse me. I am so not good with facebook or myspace! I have an account with both but when I went to post a comment on Danny’s NEW myspace page, it said I had to join. Join WHAT?! I’m a member! Makes no effin’ sense whatsoever. I’ll stay with Twitter.
Danielle Lundy – I totally agree with you. going to the EW.com site was really a waste. People who don’t like country music, commenting on Danny’s country song? If you don’t like country, you probably aren’t going to like it.
I have never cared what other people think. Don’t let other people’s opinion color your own. Be your own person and think for yourself! LOVE IT, LOVE IT!
I would also encourage people to post comments to Brian Mansfield of USA Today. He’s a big time Country Music columnist and has been a huge supporter of Danny’s. It only took me a few mins for them to validte my account. Thanks!
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2009/11/danny-gokey-debuts-single-its-only/1
Dee – if your husband likes traditional country music, I am not surprised he doesn’t totally like “It’s Only”. There is a big divide between the more traditional country fans and the more contemporary country fans. If you like it, that’s all that matters!
DJG music & Michelle- I agree w/both you. I don’t take what the critics have to say to heart about anything. It’s always good/bad/whatever. Like you said DJG music, the haters, which most happen to be so-called music critics anyway, opinions are useless and don’t really serve any purpose to me.
Michelle-Whatever other people think about Danny never has and never will change how I feel about him. That’s why they’re “stuck-on-stupid”
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I think it can be worth posting comments on some of these articles. Plus it just entertains me a little to respond to or preempt the dumb hater comments
The threads where so many comments go that they run page after page, I don’t think anyone really reads except fanatics. (like me, maybe, lol, and even I won’t if it gets to be too much) For sites that just attract a few comments, some people may skim them and come away with an impression.
Having comments about Danny (good or bad) also shows people are interested in hearing about him, which can’t hurt Danny. Bloggers have to decide what to write about, if no one seems to care when they put up an article about Danny they may not want to write any more. Same thing with sites like MTV, they probably keep track of visits to their pages. If no one ever visited the page to read an article on Danny, they’d be disinclined to do more (no ad sales!).
I don’t disagree that MTV won’t be running Danny’s songs, but they put out a lot of music news that people read, and that gets picked up in other outlets. Visibility is a good thing for Danny whenever he can get it. I’ve seen several country music twitter sites passing on a link to the article about Danny’s single on vh1.com which was a copy of the MTV News article.
Has anything come on CMT.com or the GAC site at all? I’m not sure when they pick up songs, between a first reveal on radio and when there’s a video and availability on iTunes.
Shirl-you probably had to log in to your acct. on myspace in order to post a comment. Did you do that???
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That woman on the Nashville Gab blog is one example. She was originally not very favorably disposed (not nasty, but skeptical at best) about Danny going country, and said so in a blog.
She put up another blog this week when she heard Lady Antebellum writers were involved, and commented that she was posting it in part because she knew Danny had a lot of fans who read her blog. Why would she know that? Some of us went there before and commented publicly. Also probably from her existing reader base there are many Danny fans (& haters) that would be reflected in her site traffic statistics for those blog entries.
She wrote a third blog on Danny after hearing his single, and changed her mind saying she really really liked it, and Danny could be a good fit with country music. So happy ending, but she probably wouldn’t have gone any further than the first entry if it seemed that no one cared.
DJG, it’s not surprising that MTV is not crazy about Danny, since they focus more on “hipper” pop, rock and r&b acts, but MTV’s Jim Cantiello has always had a soft spot for Danny and has actually written positive things about him on their site. IMHO, EW has been far meaner to Danny than MTV. Not so much Slezak anymore, since he’s softened about Danny and even admits he may have been too hard on him at times (and has even liked some of his performnaces), but it really ticks me off that Kristen Baldwin is still around and gets PAID to say the load of crap she does and seems to take some sort of evil pleasure in saying the nastiest things about Danny she can. She has never shown any remorse whatsoever, unlike Slezak.
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Brian Mansfield just posted this on his USAToday blog in response to a poster named Lizzy (hmm).
‘ First off, LizzyM, there’s a different set of TPTB for Danny than there is for Kradamson. Also, it’s a different market, so it’s no surprise they’d have a different approach. I suspect the main idea for them was to get Danny in front of some radio tastemakers that would be open to his music, helping build a buzz for when the label goes for adds. Also, it’s a very topical song, especially for this time of year (in a “If We Make It Through December” kind of way), which would give the label reason to get it in front of programmers as quickly as possible, even if it meant not everything else (like retail and publicity) was in place yet. ‘
Helio- Yeah, I don’t think that Slezak was too much of a “Danny hater” like that Kristen chick is. It may seem like he’s sort of bias when it comes to his favorites from this past, like Allison b/c, apparently is in love w/her or something, from what I got…lol
But I think that he geniunely gives fair and descent reviews. I don’t really care to read about what he has said about Danny during the show but I would be suprise if he did give him the benefit of the doubt once his album comes out next year.
Michelle, he is a sold out country music lover. He only listened to it once. He still liked it a lot…very beautiful. Nothing grab him in the song itself. He knows Danny’s vocal ability, thought they could have done more with the arrangement..a little more punch. Very familiar with Lady Antebellum,likes their style. He is more traditional…Alan Jackson and the like.There is some divide..you are right. I like the more “modern” country for sure. He does drive me crazy sometimes. But the more I listen to country, it does grow on you..even A. Jackson. There are so many great messages(some not) in country music for that reason I’m getting more open about it all the time.
Step64, That’s the one thing my husband say, the song was very current. He thinks it will be successful, maybe not the way I think. He has to be authentic with the new people that he will need to bring in.
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I wonder if Brian’s comment about the ‘tastemakers’ refers to people converging on Nashville next week for the CMAs.
Even if Danny won’t be appearing at the CMAs on stage (though we can hope), it might be a good idea for him to get exposure with industry types who will be in town.
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I’m seeing a lot of very positive comments on that USAToday blog. Not even all from us, lol.
Danielle, I logged in with my user name and password on myspace. Is that what you mean?
Listening to “It’s Only” again before I leave. Just have to listen to it more than once, you know? It’s just that type of song that does that for me. Puts me in a good place
Well, y’all have a good night and I’ll catch y’all tomorrow. Deuces <3
steph6449 – you are a wealth of information! Thank you!
Shirl-yes, that’s what I meant. Sorry
It’s Only..if people could get it out it would give people that warm feeling. Alot of parts of it reminds me of something youd play for the Holidays, because it is alot of people out there like what Danny described in the song. And all they need is love. And has any haters said anything besides the ones from yesterday and earlier today?
steph
I haven’t seen anything on GAC’s site or CMT’s site regarding Danny’s new single. Hopefully they will give him and his single some coverage once it is officially released for sale and once the music video comes out.
When new music videos comes out on GAC, they put a blue and white sign on the video labeling it a new release. They will probably do that to Danny’s video once it comes out.
And since GAC plays music a lot, there is a good chance they might play Danny’s music more than once a day once his video comes out.
Danielle, I did that and it said I wasn’t a friend (or something) so I asked permission to join the page in that window on the top of the site. Never got a response.
I do think that it will be much harder for those in the media outside of Country music to legitimately go after Danny – with any credibility. Sources like MTV, EW really cover more of the mainstream pop market. Even though they both did give Danny decent write-ups re his single.
BTW, I consider MJSBlog, Rickey.org, and Idolatry nothing more than internet gossip columnists (i.e., the National Enquirer). They are far from legitimate media.
Trust me, Sony Nashville is paying way more attention to what Matt Bjorke wrote about Danny – than what some hater (who has no clue what so ever about Country music) randomly posted on MJSBlog.
FOGS, I’ve sent tweets to both GAC and CMT with the link to Its Only, telling them to give it a listen.
Fast question yall In Its Only at the :20 second mark exactly is that Danny singing? “and not a handout”….it sounds like him
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Poking around on CMT.com, I found that blog that was up in August about Danny’s deal. There was an earlier one I never saw before from that same writer which is interesting to read. Going back to ‘country week’ where Danny and Anoop (where’s FoGS!) are singled out for praise by the blog author (and ah, the nostalgia) no Danny-hatin’ going on in the comment thread.
http://blog.cmt.com/2009-03-18/if-i-was-the-fifth-judge-on-american-idol/
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Katy, I don’t understand. Who else would be singing besides Danny there?
I can’t get “It’s Only” out of my head. I absolutely love it. I didn’t feel this passionately about any of the singles RCA released from DC’s album (not DC’s fault, because I WAS passionate about some of the songs they DIDN’T release–Permanent, Lie, and Avalanche in particular). RCA Nash has made a good choice with this song, I think. It really sticks in your head and your heart, and that’s will be what makes it sell. I have heard all the other idols’ singles and to me, none of them scream HIT the way It’s Only does. Danny haters, be jealous. Be very jealous.
btw, I was wondering how accurate some of these Twitter polls actually are, or how many fans of other idols are taking them. Here’s the results of this poll, but it may have been seen mainly by Danny fans (since the creator is a Danny fan), I am not sure.
Whose Post Idol Single is best?
Danny It’s Only 51% (72 votes)
Adam FYE 35% (49 votes)
Kris LLWD 8% (11 votes)
Allison FIBOU 6% (9 votes)
Thanks for posting that Steph, Wonder who Lizzy is? lol
Anyway, if you ask Brian legitimate questions on his blog he usually answers you. Brian knows a lot about the Nashville music scene as that is where he lives. As you all know he has been very supportive of Danny. I am going to have to give some thought to his response to see if I can read anything between the lines. He usually knows what is going on behind the scenes but did seem surprised about Danny’s single being released. I really like him and think it is a good idea for Danny fans to post there.
LOL its alright, i forgot his range goes in soo many places i thought it was one of his backup singers
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Katy, ha – there are some backup singers in there toward the end especially, but Danny needs to sing the lead vocals all by himself.
That’s definitely Danny.
Helio, I don’t think those polls have much meaning but I have seen some AL fans bemoaning that Danny is winning that one. Lol.
Brian Mansfield of USA Today is definitely someone to pay close attention too. He was the one that did the official announcement of Danny’s record signing. Also he mentioned in his column that Danny attended the MJ “This Is It” premiere.
But more importantly, Brian Mansfield wrote several articles about Danny over the summer. He was right all along regarding his signing and how his deal was more complicated since it involved different partnerships. He also gave Danny his first tour review (thumbs up).
He seems to have a lot of good inside info.
=) Yeah i hear them now. Totally thought was him. LOL. I find it really interesting that he can go up and down and make it sound soo different
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Lizzy, yeah, I wondered too
I didn’t take from Brian’s comments that he was surprised. It’s hard to be sure, but when someone with the insider knowledge he has in Nashville and the AI world says “I suspect” something? I tend to think he either actually knows it, or at least is pretty confident with an educated guess.
He seemed pretty well clued in when he was dropping strong hints about Danny’s record deal.
Shirl
I hope that at least one of those sites mentions Danny’s new single soon. I could see CMT mentioning it before GAC does, because they did mention him getting signed with RCA Nashville a little while ago. But GAC never even mentioned him getting signed.
Hopefully he will get decent airplay once his video airs. GAC plays music on their channel most of the time, and they often show new releases, and play a lot of videos more than once each day.
Hopefully once Danny’s video premieres, he will be regulary featured on that channel. CMT doesn’t play as much music as GAC does, but hopefully Danny’s video will get played over there as well.
Also, GAC tells viewers when they post new videos on their voting page on their site, so that people can vote the new videos onto their Top 20 countdown. I think that CMT might do the same thing.
Helio
I think that “If Only” has a chance of doing decently and being better received by the non-AI audiences, than LLWD does. I think that Allison’s single could do decently if marketed properly.
And that while Adam’s single doesn’t sound very current to me, I think that he could do decently as well, because I think that he will sell his single through his live performances and music video.
Some of the haters are acting like the song will do poorly,but I think that it has a shot of doing decently.
I think that it will appeal to country music fans, and to Christian music fans. It reminds me of some country songs that are out right now that are doing decently and that have been out in the past that have done well.
And IMO, it really does sound better than Kris, Allison’s and Adam’s songs sound.
Something tells me Danny’s video may contain footage of urban blight, homeless people, children from Third World countries (like the photo on his Twitter profile) and other images of suffering, interspersed with a soulful Danny singing. That could really work well.
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Not to belabor about the discussion on whether it’s good to post comments about Danny at some of the online sites, articles… Another thing to keep in mind is that it may well be that Danny’s record label has someone who monitors those types of sites. I have read that some entertainment companies have interns who scan through webpages and summarize what’s being said so it can be considered by an artist or their reps.
They probably wouldn’t care about haters per se, but if they didn’t see any evidence of supporters that might be odd to them. And I always hope they are looking to pick up our constructive suggestions about what Danny should wear and how to style his hair. Lol
Here’s a country song by country artist Craig Morgan that did well a few years ago in 2005. It was a number one hit on the country charts for a few weeks. This song has religious elements to it, and it did well on the Billboard Country chart.
Craig Morgan’s “That’s What I Love About Sunday”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgyVKUJYHNk
A lot of people enjoyed this type of song, and I could see people enjoying “If Only” too.
What do you guys think about this song by Craig Morgan? Do you see similarites between it and “If Only?” Could you imagine Danny singing this song by Craig Morgan?
FOGS, I agree. I do like FYE (even though the message is shallow and makes me feel a little dirty) but it has a very 1980s dance song sound to it. Not very current sounding at all, and it does absolutely nothing for Adam’s vocals. It has almost no melody. TFM, though overproduced, is IMO a much better song, but hasn’t done too well so far. Allison’s is like a Pink-wannabe song, and very teen poppish, but I think could do well in certain markets, like you said. Kris’s song, as well, does nothing for Kris’s understated vocals or style, and sounds very generic. Sadly, it isn’t doing well at all. I’ve seen generally more positive comments about Danny’s song than any of the others, even from haters, many of who are admitting it’s not bad. It also has the most appeal to many different demographic groups, more than the other songs do, and it suffers the least from overproduction. It has a very distinct melody, something none of the other idols’ songs have, except maybe Adam’s TFM.
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FoGS, I like that Craig Morgan song, could see Danny doing things like that.
Helio
I think that FYE sounds like an 80′s dance song too. It doesn’t sound current to me, and while I am not the biggest fan of Allison’s song I think that it’s better than LLWD and is more current than FYE is. (Even though I like FYE better than Allison’s song). I think that her song could do decently if marketed properly.
I actually think that not only could Danny’s song possibly do better than LLWD, but that if people didn’t like Adam as much as they do, and if he wasn’t as good as executing live performances, that Danny’s song could do better with non-AI audiences than FYE could. Because Danny’s song is more current and suits him better than FYE does Adam.
Plus I think that it’s a better sounding song than FYE is. But I think that FYE will do better because a lot of people love Adam and I think that he will be able to sell that song through live performances.
I do think that “If Only” has a shot of doing decently and could do better than LLWD will do.
Danyl Johnson fans, here’s Danyl’s performance of “Purple Rain.” He’s back on his game, and the the judges loved it. The man’s voice is absolutely amazing. Simon gave him a standing O again, no surprise there. (I think Simon has a man crush on Danyl, lol)
http://www.rickey.org/?p=26432
steph
I bet that a lot of Danny haters would say that they hate that Craig Morgan song, if they heard it. (Just like they say they hate “It’s Only”, one reason because they feel it’s too “preachy” and religious.)
But a lot of people love that song and it was number one on the Billboard, Country songs list for a few weeks back in 2005. There is audiences for songs like that Craig Morgan song and for Danny’s song as well.
I do think that “It’s Only” could appeal to a lot of the same people from the country audience, that love the Craig Morgan song, and other songs similar to that. And I think that it could appeal to CCM fans as well.
Im having such a great time fighting with this Danny hater. They cant read and their just repeating over and over lol.
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Jumping in for a moment before all the swim girls come over:
Thank you Steph for articulating another reason why if you love Danny it can be important to comment on some reviews. Not dumb blogs like MJ and Ricky necessarily, but major reviews like MTV, USA today, Matt Bjorke.
Because it helps Danny. Interest, excitement about him is very important to his label, advertisers, etc. They are reading that type of thing, not Iheart Danny, lol. So if you have the time to post here, take a minute and post something positive at the major sites people copy the links for here; close your eyes and ignore any haters and just let your love for Danny show!
TTYL
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Wouldn’t surprise me if Danny’s label or management do have anyone canvassing websites to see what’s being said about Danny, that they could also drop in here to lurk somewhat regularly ( *waves* lol ) — even if we represent the hardcore fanbase more than the general public.
There are plenty of comments here that would make some grist for feedback on what Danny fans like or might think could be better a different way to help him succeed. Also the number of posts here is a ~very rough indicator of continued interest about Danny.
DJG Music, who does Matt Bjorke write for again? What website?
Of course we’re the number one site that loves Danny and a few others. Lol the hater called me a homophobe and ran away. See its people like that that Danny will convert over to them. Danny has the power! RCA if your here Danny Gokey has alot of fans and will continue to get more!
pjgvet – you would be proud of me, making the rounds today at the Main stream site – BREAK FREE! I don’t consider myself “hard core”, but perhaps others do ! LOL!
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Here’s another blogger checking in, examiner.com article. Complimentary to Danny.
http://www.examiner.com/x-15710-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Danny-Gokey-to-release-first-single-Its-Only-on-December-14–Listen-now?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Country-Music-Examiner
Michelle,
Matt Bjorke writes for roughstock.com
http://www.roughstock.com/blog/danny-gokey-it-s-only-
Lizzy, o.k. thank you I found him at Roughstock and his own personal twitter account.
DJG Music, Steph 6449, PJGvet, Lizzy and others. Just posted at Brian Mansfield’s Blog about Danny’s song. I like the advice, to stay away from the gossip sites (Hate MJ’s ,Rickey, etc.) and stick with the legit music people who cover the industry and know what the Heck they are talking about!
It will spare me a few headaches! Thank you!
Michelle, great, thanks! Matt Bjorke is a big time Country music columnist. He has always been very supportive of Danny going into Country music. I think he tweeted that he has an interview with Danny Mon, so that should really be interesting.
The thing about hater sites like MJSBlog, Idolatry, Rickey.org. Most of the people have no clue what so ever about Country music. They will never be happy with anything Danny does. Most probably were intent on hating the song even before they listened to it. So they are completely useless to Danny’s career.
I don’t mean to keep getting on a soapbox, but the following is important. There are a lots and lots of great posts on IheartDanny. And it’s really easy just to copy and paste on to the public sites.
Thank you Steph for articulating another reason why if you love Danny it can be important to comment on some reviews. Not dumb blogs like MJ and Ricky necessarily, but major reviews like MTV, USA today, Matt Bjorke.
Because it helps Danny. Interest, excitement about him is very important to his label, advertisers, etc. They are reading that type of thing, not Iheart Danny, lol. So if you have the time to post here, take a minute and post something positive at the major sites people copy the links for here; close your eyes and ignore any haters and just let your love for Danny show!
Hallo everyone-Ellen, if you are lurking, thankyou for letting me know about Betty
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person on twitter sounding very confused, lol
Why am I listening to Gokey’s song?
More frightening still, I kinda like Gokey’s song. o.O
IKR?! I’m used to country music, I’m just perplexed… it’s Gokey, dnw.
Ehh, I’ve heard more offensive things in country music. If it weren’t Gokey I could actually like it. LOL
=) Steph their just afraid to say they like it or else “their rock god will bite their head off” I just got done telling off 3 glamberts
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From the girl who tweeted earlier today that she’ll be interviewing Danny in LA. Sounds like Danny may be staying for some of the week after the wedding event to do media. That would track with the dates when Def Santiago’s wife said he’d be playing ‘rock star’ in LA. Hmm…
Today, November 07, 2009, 3 hours ago
nicole_i_am: @MauryRosas It’s SOOOOO true!!!!! 11/17 is the day! I actually get 2 do the interview & everything! =)
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I haven’t seen that Matt Bjorke will be interviewing Danny, where was that?
Matt was tweeting to a radio station country music director in Seattle about Danny though, asking if he’d heard Danny’s song.
The radio station guy @tonythomas said he was traveling to Nashville next week and hoped to interview Danny Monday or Tuesday for a Test Tracks show that highlights new music.
Sorry, laptop has hiccups! Thanks to Ellen for telling me about Betty`s comment,re;-UK fan on YouTube-You wouldn`t know that Country music isn`t liked much over here-not where I live-the Market has a Country stall full of memorabilia and original records, there`s always country music playing there-But, having said that, I`m guessing it will be hard to convince the radio stations-that`s why,IMO, I think that they will need to learn more about Danny, as a person-first-SHF, for instance would create a lot of curiosity-and, talking of SHF-guess I`m behind the times,but I was thinking about that tweet from Danny,about the LOVE rebellion-`It`s only love`-subtle! Helio, did you get my email?I see you already commented on Danyl, yes, he was back on form tonight-I liked Joe`s performance, I can see a lot of Stephen Gately in him-Jamie was brilliant tonight btw-once again, Simon changed his song at the last minute, but it was his best performance yet, I think-Not keen on Olly`s song-I think it`s about time he got a ballad to sing,that will `make or break`-or is Simon `playing safe`?
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Katy, lol. Well, if you tell off glamberts, since you are “gokeysupporter” try to do it in a way that would reflect well on Danny, yes ?
Yeah i try lol. I make Danny look good. I just be like why do you hate Danny. They call him self-centered and a bunch of nasty words i cant say. And all they mock is love and how Danny clapped for himself on Idol and “grabbing Allison” I had to defend all those issues. And they called me preachy=/ Whats wrong with throwing your beliefs out there
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Katy, just something to keep in mind. People can tend to judge Danny by what they see from his fans.
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Ah, for Pam, I see you have a post at mj’s, and aren’t in moderation jail after all. Congrats!
Hi everyone
I LOVE the first single!!!! it is absolutely amazing. Danny has such an amazing voice.
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another tweep, from an Archie fan.
danny gokey has a single?!
i wanna hear it
lmao danny gokey’s new single is cute :]
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dannygokey: Wow what a day! When it comes 2 playing sports I feel like a kid in a candy shop. I can’t get enough-Only thing that stopped me was the dark
5 minutes ago from Twitterrific
Cute? Well, at least that’s positive, I guess.
Carole, I am emailing you back now! Sorry to keep you waiting.
Steph, those “confused” comments crack me up.
“I can’t like his single, because I’m supposed to be hating him.”
LMAO!
Am I the only one getting very emotional over how far Danny has come in 10 months? I was lying on my bed watching TV and started thinking about how Idol starts again in only 2 months, and about Danny’s journey since last Jan. and I just started bawling. Am I nuts?
What if I get obsessed over someone else in 2 months? I can’t see it happening again so soon though. But you never know.
Hello everyone
I am really late in posting today. I had a lot going on, plus something here that’s blooming is making me sick
I’ve alearday memorized all of Danny’s song! Lol! Actually that was accomplished yesterday, but today its officially stuck in my head for good!
I’m trying hard to catch up, but I’m so low on energu right now I’m having problems articulating coherent thoughts haha!
So is there anything uber exciting that’s been going on today?
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Hi everyone!
Steph, yes, lol MJs took my little test comment tonight! IDK what happened before; i guess she just didn’t like the one comment I wrote that never got posted. Its just that it immediately said moderation when I hit submit. Maybe I have been punished enough for standing up to sleezepaddle and his lies over there and can post again, lol.
Glad Danny got to relax.
Katy, I’m so glad you are an ardent Danny defender; just want to second what Steph said. Its so difficult to not stoop to haters levels but we all do want to reflect positively on our Idol, so I applaud any efforts to defend intelligently and without hating back.
Helio, no, you`re not nuts! I felt exactly the same while I listened to Danny`s single again last night-it was like his whole journey was being played out in my mind-powerful, emotional stuff! Whatever happens in AI this season, I doubt there will be anyone who is like Danny, vocally or, as a person-he is unique, both in his talent and his humanity-
I will neverr stop liking Danny. Hes soo amazing. There’s no one out there good enough to obsess over anyways. I just took to danny.
Twitter: pjgvet
Hi Stephanie-
Haven’t been on much today; but nothing new. Just discussing Danny’s single, talking about the importance of (for Danny’s sake) commenting positively on non hater, non gossip, major sites like USA today, Roughstock, MTV, etc., and speculating what he will do in LA.
Dee
Don’t know if you’re still around but I wanted to say, about the cooment you made earlier about your husbands thought on Danny’s song. My sister felt the same way that he did. But all in all she thought it was the best of the 4 (and she’s a die hard Kris fan
Oh! And Carole, thanks for checking up on me!
Stephanie, don`t suppose a 3 year old`s opinion counts? But my little guy will go to my phone and bypass all the songs, and there`s a LOT of them-he`ll go straight to My Wish and now Danny`s new song-he knows a lot of the words to My Wish,too!
So today’s pic is one from his photo shoot? OMG they MUST have been reading my mind! bc that is exactly how I pictured it to look like, no joke! Lol!
Pam, when is Danny going to L.A.? I must have missed that.
Carole
That 3 year old has good taste in music! Lol!
Hey Stephanie, that’s interesting. I MADE my husband listen to all the idols songs so far. He said by a country mile Danny was the BEST of the lot. The other songs are not his type anyway…maybe not a fair assessment. Danny has such great vocals..just thought they could have done more range.In fact, he thought he should be in another key. When I think more about it, he stayed in the lower register for most of the song…little surprised by that..a little more kick might have been nice. For me, his glory notes are so sweet.I’m sure his other songs will show his vocal ability more. I am a Dannyholic, it’s the other people who need to be convinced.
Twitter: pjgvet
Stephanie-
He has that Seacrest wedding event this month; also Def Santiago, his guitarist tweeted that he would be in LA “being a rock star” (actually his wife tweeted that) so we are all imagining what it could be.
Twitter: steph6449
There’s also a girl saying on twitter that she’ll be interviewing Danny in LA on the 17th (media outlet unknown).
Dee
Yes his vocals were lower than what we are used to. They work for me though, it gives the song a smoothe feel to it. The volume on the vocals was a bit low, but all they have to do is either turn down the intrumentals or turn up Danny.
Twitter: karatemom34
Hi everyone Helio, your not nuts. I feel the same way about Danny’s journey, very emotional also. I’m just so happy that all these wonderful things are happening for him.
Pam/Steph hmmm interesting. I forgot about the wedding thing. Lucky couple!
Maybe he’s doing more press for his single???
For people that haven’t already, please post your comments, thoughts, on Danny’s new single at Brian Mansfield’s Article at USA Today.
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/comments/2009/11/danny-gokey-debuts-single-its-only/1
Also, visit ROUGHSTOCK.com and post there also. This will help Danny!
I’ve made it my business to make sure some friends and family members listen to Its Only. A mixed bag of people who like all different kinds of music from pop to rock to country. Most of the pop and rock people just don’t seem to care much for music with a “message” and that is one thing they aren’t crazy about with Its Only BUT they like the melody, the song itself except for the lyrics, and think Danny really delivers on the song, and they like his voice. OTOH, the country fans I know like the whole 99 yards of Its Only, and I think this proves a point that “message” lyrics in songs just seem to appeal more to country music fans because it kind of fits the genre of blue-collar hard working people with families, and who are religious.
That being said, someone earlier mentioned what they have an idea the video to Its Only might be like, taking into consideration Danny’s home page on Twitter. Sorry I know I should give credit to who mentioned this but I’m not feeling all that great and don’t want to have to go back and find the message. I think this is exactly what this video is going to be all about.
And THAT being said, I really hope his next single (if one is going to be released) is a love song. Don’t care if it’s sad or glad or uptempo upbeat or slow like a ballad. I just REALLY want to see Danny in a romantic video! I think once that is accomplished and people see him in a romantic video with a chick or two, and very tastefully done with just enough to tease us, is when his career is really gonna soar…..as everyone will then REALLY see how sexy he is, and how smokin’ hot he can be!
I seem to be rambling….probably from a slight fever I have right now (feel a cold coming on) so I’ll hush up. Carole, I’m going to go read your DMs and get back to you now
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Dee – I believe Danny is following the advice of his agent and record label and trying to be accepted in Country Music Genre by the base of fans. He may be trying to win over the fans (Non American Idol) first, then may branch out to songs with more range, or hopefully even crossover into some other genres. I believe Mark Bright and RCA Nashville know what they are doing and I just feel like they are doing everything right with Danny, helping him succeed.
seems like danny will take a breath today，good for him.he must be extremely Exhausted from recording the single/album
Shirl I think you have been staring at this picture of Danny on the top of this discussion page too long! LOL! Your face is getting flush and you are feverish! Too hot to handle! Not sure you could take a video of Danny with some hot babes in it! LOL!
Interesting about the instrumental track on the single, I think,IMO , they may turn it down -I think they will `tweak` it around before the actual release date- It`s strange how many of us have said it is similar to J.T.T.W or My Wish-I was humming along to the first bar and I thought,it`s a BIT like the first bar of No Boundaries-and the `la,la` part is like the George Michael, Praying For Time-Maybe I`m sleep deprived and I`m hearing things lol!!
Twitter: steph6449
I actually think this song is a very good showcase for Danny’s vocals, and does right by him on that a lot more than what I heard with Adam’s two songs, or Allison’s. (Will exempt Kris because to me his vocals are just ok, it’s other things that help Kris impress when he’s on.)
Just posted a long comment at mj’s, won’t try to restate but will just paste it here.
‘ This is an interesting song, it definitely builds as it goes, but has a lot of heights and softer sections that don’t follow a purely linear progression. I like it. It lets Danny use a lot of different textures and levels in his singing, from the softer parts that one reviewer I read called “tender”, to the raspier edges, to the occasional full growl, some all-out power moments, and a lot of range vocally including the falsetto.
It’s very striking to hear all that in a country song. It’s quite unlike most male country singers these days, and most of the women for that matter. I can see why the one reviewer made a point of saying that there is room for a “vocalist” in country who can do what Danny does vocally in delivering these country songs.
This might be a challenging song to sing live, but I could well imagine Danny lighting it up when he’s at his best in live performance. I can also envision him getting the audience into sections of it, as he’s done over and over again on videos I’ve seen, or when I saw the AI tour. (Saw the same thing that mj commented on in her intro article above for Danny’s single.)’
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Should say, even though some of us [ me
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“as everyone will then REALLY see how sexy he is, and how smokin’ hot he can be! ” somebody had been a Little turned on
Shirl, I’m sorry you don’t feel well (you too, Stephanie!), and it was me who wrote the post speculating what the It’s Only video would look like. I posted the same thing at TWOP and these were the remarks, some are kind of haterish, some are really interesting ideas.
That just reeks of pandering IMO but then that wouldn’t be anything new for Danny so you’re probably right on the money.
I would hate that. Maybe the video could showcase Kentucky, Florida, or South Carolina where unemployment has risen to over 10%; show poor folk and their kids in the South and Midwest US where 61,000 manufacturing jobs and 40,000 retail jobs have been lost in the last 30 days; clips of the car-manufacturing town Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana with it’s 18.8% unemployment rate, mile-long food pantry lines and closed public schools; or that homeless woman with a shopping cart in the parking lot of a Walmart…It sure would be interesting if the video for It’s Only, in addition to showcasing Danny’s vocals, might showcase the issues close to the hearts of his country music audience. Not all confined to the south, midwest, and west, our immediate concerns are probably not reflected in images of urban centers nor need to look to suffering children in Third World countries when we are dealing with the Third World within. Maybe some images of recovery in NOLA would be fitting? Nah, I think all of the above is a bad idea. I think it would be a misstep for Danny and his team to romanticize this song any more than need be.
With a song like this, I do think a video would have to acknowledge the story it’s telling, but they also could take that in a positive direction showing not just the hardships but also the inspirational concept of ‘it’s only love’ at work. Agree, if it shows real-life situations, it ought to be US based.
I think it will be best with a light touch. I’m sure they’ll give all that thought before they ever start making the video.
I think that Danny can have people in his music video, that kind of subtlely represent what he is talking about. People struggling and going through rough times, is a big subject in his song, and I think that his video can reflect that in some way.
His video can have people represent what he’s talking about. They don’t have to be people that are really struggling in real life just people that symbolize in his video what he’s singing about in his song. He can have people looking into the camera and/or at each other somewhere with solemn expressions on their faces, as he’s singing.
Maybe he can be walking around outside somewhere or be shown somewhere singing and then at times throughout his video, they can show some people solemnly looking into the camera as he’s singing about the people who are struggling in his song. That could work, and that happens quite a bit in music videos.
Like in one of the versions of The Fray’s “How To Save a Life” where there are people looking sad/upset/solemn into the camera as the lead singer is singing that song.
Or in Keith Anderson’s “I still Miss You”, there are people looking solemn/sad as he’s singing about loss. Danny could do something like this and could get the point of his song across in a more subtle manner, than if he showed a lot of footage of real life people suffering. I believe that a more subtle approach like this could work for his video.
I am, at this LATE hour, starting to realise that it is hard enough to win over the country fans and the non `Idol` fans-in the USA-It`s going to be an uphill struggle over here-espec. if people don`t KNOW him-by that, I mean the radio presenters etc-and I doubt management will be that bothered -so,lookslike it`s worth going out on a limb and giving the You Tube or My Space official site and let them listen-to the song-So many Idols have not been over here-but, Danny has a fanbase here and I`d like him to make some appearances, eventually-I`m just unsure about WHICH link is the best to give people in the know, to the song-all suggestions gratefully recieved!
twitter is startin to piss me off did anyone else get one of those DM’s off jen? i got one that said this “haha don’t deny its you… http://xrl.us/bf3bm8” i keep getting those DM’s mostly from jen’s name.
sorry cindy i just saw you’re comment to me,my cousin is doing better if he can move his neck without any pain then he can go home.i am not very happy with my aunt right now,instead of stayin with my cousin at the hospital she’d rather shop and stuff i mean come on it’s you’re son you should be by his bed side day and night. then her and her boyfriend were like were we going to put him when gets out of the hospital,i feel sorry for him.his dad spend hours at end with him at the hospital,i just want to tell my aunt off she’s always thought about herself and nobody else.
my dog is better thanks.aww sorry about you’re son hope he gets well soon.
that’s true shirl me too that’s why i’m hardly on it lol
Twitter: steph6449
everyone probably knows, but best not to click on that link rachel just posted for the DM supposedly from Jen’s twitter. it’s a hacker/spammer thing of some sort.
(correct me if I’m wrong Rach, just didn’t want anyone else to get caught with that as I know Jen was tweeting about fake DMs coming out of her account.)
yeah i changed my password again for the 100th time steph i wish twitter would do something about that.
Rachel – I haven’t received any spam DM’s from Jen’s account for days. As far as I know, no one else has either. Are they new ones? Strange…
Helio
I would love for Danny to come down here to shoot his video! Even if it is bc of something negaitve.
steph6449 – did you post at the USA today site? I haven’t seen that many names there that I recognize.
yeah it was a new one from 4 hours ago,i changed my password and deleted it.twitter seriously needs to fix that.
i got this tweet @RachLovesGokey I heard there was another phishing DM going around that would ask for your user name/password to hack your account!
39 minutes ago from web in reply to RachLovesGokey
I’ve been getting a lot of those fake DMs too. Don’t open any links that appear in them. I learned the hard way. I don’t feel like going through the hassle of changing my pw again.
Twitter: steph6449
Michelle, yes. I use different names at different sites so it’s not so obvious, lol. Or for the ones that need accounts, sometimes the simplest names are taken.
At the USAToday site, I’m ‘mizstef’
Lots of nice comments up on that roughstock.com blog site. I posted as ‘stef’ there.
Rachel – typically if someone’s account gets hacked, everyone on their followers lists gets the same spam DM simultaneously. I have not received any. Not sure what’s up with twitter, but I would just delete them on not click onthe links.
me too helio why would they want my account for i’m not famous,maybe because i have gokey in my name lol jk.
Twitter: steph6449
I haven’t gotten any of the fake DMs from anyone, but am keeping an eye out.
Other than fangirly tweets to Danny and some occasional DMs, I don’t send much from twitter. Maybe I’m not that interesting a target to the hackers, lol.
Twitter: steph6449
It may have been at USAToday, I saw a poster with the name foggcity and wondered if it was FoGS. I also saw Lizzy, and then Michelle’s. (go team!)
hmm that’s weird michelle but it was under jen’s name,i deleted it.it gets frustrating after awhile.
if anyone else gets one under my name i’m sorry about that.but from what i heard twitter is the most easiest site to hack,they aren’t very safe.they need to fix that.
LOL! Michelle, m’dear, them’s fightin’ words! I could gladly take Danny in a video, any video at all, with or without hot babes in it…and in fact I could gladly just take Danny without no video at all!
Twitter: steph6449
I think I posted at least 3 comments at usatoday, lol. gotta be thorough
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person on twitter (from New Zealand, no less) — ha, some things are international, as our chinese poster here was noticing a few minute sago.
‘ Just saw the new photo on @dannygokey ‘s facebook page. HAWT DAMN that man is gorgeous *fans self* ‘
Twitter: steph6449
As an example of online interest and buzz, that roughstock.com blog has a section titled “everyone is talking about.”
It’s picking up comments from visitors to the site and what they are writing about. Four of the five most recent comment entries right now across the whole site are about Danny, who is still on the front page of the blog.
Nothing that will change the world, but it’s nice to see anyway.
Twitter: steph6449
Shirl, I see you are feeling better
when i’m tired i have alot of typos lol,i hope i sleep good tonight.
Steph6449 ~ LOL! I seem to have roused a bit from my fever and my emotions kind of took over there on my last tweet
However, I’m just not feeling quite up to it tonight so I’m going to close it down and get to bed. Stephanie, I hope you are feeling better tomorrow!
Everyone have a nice Sunday….G’night all!
Please also post your comments to the L.A. Times. Trying to hit the major publications. Cut and paste your great posts from IHeartDannyGokey.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/americanidoltracker/2009/11/rate-it-danny-gokeys-first-single-its-only-hits-the-radio.html
steph6449 ,it’s so nice to be noticed.danny will the next global huge star
Twitter: steph6449
c-g-f, wouldn’t that be wonderful
Danny does have an amazing number of international fans, and I’ve seen him talking on videos about how very much he appreciates them and hopes someday to visit each of their countries.
I had no idea when I start sliding into Danny fangirl status myself this year, that AI was even seen internationally. I’ve been very impressed by how many fans from so many parts of the world have seen the show, and have appreciated Danny.
actually i didnt watch the show live too much，usually i will wait for the video come out ，and skip anyone else’s performance watching danny’s only.
ps：i like ryan the host a lot，he is so funny
DJG, I just posted this at the LA Times (it’s awaiting moderation right now).
It’s Only is absolutely beautiful, and I could see this doing well across genres–country, CCM and even AC. What impresses me even more than the lovely message is the rich and emotion-filled way Danny sings this. His voice has so much depth and texture, and really builds as the song progresses. His voice is tender and rough edged at the same time, his falsetto is exquisite, and there’s even some of of his growl there toward the end. It actually reminds me a lot of Five for Fighting song 100 Years, which was a huge hit in 2004. Unlike the other idol released singles this season, this one doesn’t suffer from overproduction and Danny’s voice shines through in all its colors. I think Danny has a hit on his hands with this one.
Twitter: pjgvet
Hi guys-
I have a guys name on all the posts today like Roughstock etc. or else my TWOP name! My initials were already taken so, I thought WTH, as a passive aggressive move against my husband’s disgust with my Danny obsession I used his name, lol.
Nice to see your name out there Michelle! I’m used to Stef and lizzy everywhere, lol. Also thanks for trying to get a DM from DAnny for my BDAY! Didn’t work, but I can’t complain since I’m so lucky to have met him.
Oh, Pam, that’s funny! I won’t tell. I hope you had a great b-day.
Twitter: pjgvet
Hi Helio,
Yes, I had a great bday! Michelle tried to get me a DM from DAnny but no luck. Can’t complain though!
Your post at LA Times still wasn’t up; the blogger must have went to bed, lol. Mine awaiting moderation also.
Wow, can’t believe I’m up this late!
number8gurl @gokeysupporter @ _Borderline Danny got an offer frm AAirlines, 2 play his single 2 keep the passengers frm sitting in the restrooms 2 long
Can someone that speak Glambert like translate this for me? They cant spell worth a crap.
Twitter: pjgvet
Does that moderator at TWOP have really funky rules or is it just me? Or are they just bored, lol. I don’t know if it was aimed at me, but they had that little statement about keeping the talk on Danny and not religion or religion in music. WTH?
The only time we talked about that is when haters said how religious the music was. And I posted his lyrics and said they were more humanitaran than religious.
Very odd admonishments sometimes over there!