As proven by the mega-success of Clay Aiken's albums, the runner-up position on AMERICAN IDOL can afford opportunities just as--or even more--significant than those guaranteed by the first-place prize. With Season Three runner-up Diana DeGarmo's debut disc, RCA and label honcho Clive Davis take an Aiken-like approach, surrounding the big-voiced teen with a crack ensemble of veteran studio musicians and a set of songs that fall somewhere between teen-pop and adult-contemporary music. "All I Never Wanted" and "Dream, Dream, Dream" employ shimmering guitar parts reminiscent of U2's the Edge, but are backed by smooth, mid-tempo beats. "Go On and Cry" is a pop-perfect ballad (recalling Berlin's 1986 TOP GUN smash "Take My Breath Away") that allows DeGarmo to showcase the full range and power of her vocals. Throughout, the young Georgia native sings with clarity and authority, emphasizing a pure tone, while forgoing the unnecessary filigree present in many of her contemporaries' work.
American Idol Finalist-3rd Season.
Recording information: Allen Zentz; Chartmaker Studios; Henson Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA; Mix This!, Pacific Palisades, CA; Ocean Studios Burbank, Burbank, CA; Ocean Way Recording, Hollywood, CA; Ringside Studios, Stockholm, Sweden; Royaltone Studios, Nr. Hollywood, CA; The Location, Stockholm, Sweden; the Record Plant, Hollywood, CA; Woodland Ranch Studios, Woodland Hills, CA.
Photographer: Kwaku Alston.
Arrangers: David Foster; Barry Fasman.
Personnel: Diana DeGarmo (vocals); John Shanks (guitar, keyboards, bass guitar); Evan Wilson, Bob Becker (violin); Joe Meyer , Brad Warnaar (French horn); Bill Payne, Billy Payne (piano); Jochem van der Saag, Kalle Engstrom (keyboards, programming); David Hungate, Paul Bushnell (bass guitar); Robert Zimmitti (timpani); Neil Devor (programming); Keely Pressly, Anna Nordell (background vocals); Tim Pierce (guitar, electric guitar); Andreas Carlsson (guitar, background vocals); Dan Warner, Dennis Budimir, Lee Ritenour (guitar); Dean Parks (acoustic guitar); Matt Rollings (piano); Harry "Slick" Sommerdahl (keyboards, programming); Jamie Muhoberac, David Foster (keyboards); Abe Laboriel, Jr., Jim Keltner, Kenny Aronoff , Jeff Rothschild (drums); Kara DioGuardi (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: John Shanks; Jeff Rothschild; Humberto Gatica; Andy Zulla; Serban Ghenea; Bob Clearmountain.
Diana Degarmo - Blue Skies Songs
| 1 | Cardboard Castles | 3:37 | $0.99 | |
| 2 | Blue Skies | 4:01 | $0.99 | |
| 3 | Emotional | 3:05 | $0.99 | |
| 4 | Then I Woke Up | 3:50 | $0.99 | |
| 5 | All I Never Wanted | 4:24 | $0.99 | |
| 6 | Go On and Cry | 4:25 | $0.99 | |
| 7 | Difference In Me | 4:00 | $0.99 | |
| 8 | Till You Want Me | 3:30 | $0.99 | |
| 9 | Dreams | 3:48 | $0.99 | |
| 10 | Boy Like You | 2:58 | $0.99 | |
| 11 | Dream, Dream, Dream | 3:19 | $0.99 | |
| 12 | Don't Cry Out Loud | 3:42 | $0.99 | |
Blue Skies Music Review
Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)    List All 6 Reviews Diana
She has a great voice!
Submitted by bergerfamily (Oregon, USA) 
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Who says AI runner-ups can't sing as well as the winners? Diana's voice is clear, soaring and mellow. She can belt out those notes without loss of power and she blends pop and rock with classical music, funk and a bit of country. A great CD for summer. Diana DeGarmo is truly a golden winner.
Submitted by Zoey (L. A. California USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Diana DeGarmo ROCKS!!!!!
Diana Degarmo didn't win American Idol, but she should have. She is better than Fantasia, and this cd proves it. Diana DeGarmo defintely deserves five stars.
Submitted by amye (California)
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Diana's CD, Blue Skies has a little bit of everything for everybody. She has a fantastic voice, especially in Go and Cry, 'Til You Want Me and Dream, Dream, Dream, 3 #1 hits right here if people would listen to this great CD. She surpasses Fantasia, Kelly, Ruben and Clay on each of their first CDs by far!!! The more I listen to it, the more I like IT!!!
Submitted by Tess (Hillsdale, MI, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No A Star on the Rise
this young lady has agreat voice and can hold the notes without any loss of volume,,,,,if she dont become a Hot Propery in the future I for one will be surprized
Submitted by closeitup (Australia)
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