Australian Idol 6 Group 4 - Meet James Spargo

* Favourite Aust Idol Season: 1
* Favourite Movie: Empire Strikes Back
* Favourite TV Show: Smallville
* Favourite Food: Lasagne
* Favourite Colour : Blue
* Eye Colour: Blue
* Your Height: 5’10 ½
* Your current ringtone: Entourage theme song

Favourite Album: Josh Groban, live
Favourite place to travel: Melbourne, see my dad and brother.
What star-sign are you: Sagittarius
When did you first start to sing?: 4 years old.
What can’t you live without: Water
Are you Superstitious: No
Who are your musical idols: Elton John, Josh Groban, Michael Buble, Anthony Warlow, John Farnham
First job: Picking up golf balls at a driving range on a 4 wheel motorbike.



Please complete this sentence: ‘I first realised I wanted to become a professional singer when…’
I have always wanted to be just a singer since I was 4 years-old, probably watching "Young Talent Time".

What is your favourite song? Please tell us why you love that particular song.
"She" by Elvis Costello, because it was our wedding song.

Which previous finalist do you find most inspiring and why?
Matt Corby because of his range and ability to make a song his own.

Describe your feelings at your first audition.
This year's first audition was nerve-racking but I knew I could only do my best and trust that it was enough.

Obviously, it’s important to have a strong voice, but what other aspects give a performer 'star quality'? Please explain your answer.
Passion about what they are singing regardless of style.

What would you call your debut single?
About Time.

Why do you think Australian Idol is an important part of our local music industry?
It makes a huge effort to bring new talent every year, it’s inspiring.

Which artist (dead or alive) would you most like to perform a duet with and why?
Elton John, I’ve loved heaps of his music. "Too Low for Zero" album was the first CD our family ever had.

What’s the best thing about being on Australian Idol?
Knowing that I am facing my fears and as long as I do my best I will be happy.

Who is your favourite judge and why?
Marcia, because now I know just how lovely she is, not to mention beautiful in person.

Please complete this sentence: The one thing I want Australia to know about me is…
I am a child at heart, I love playing sport and "Halo"!

heres his audition video