Kelly Clarkson “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman”
Tamyra Gray “A House is Not A Home”
Clay Aiken “Bridge Over Troubled Water”
Jennifer Hudson “Circle Of Life”
Fantasia “Summertime”
Bo Bice “In A Dream”
Carrie Underwood “Alone”
Daughtry “Dead Or Alive”
Taylor Hicks “Try A Little Tenderness”
Blake Lewis “You Give Love A Bad Name
David Cook “Billie Jean”
Jason Castro “Hallelujah”

The old double team. That’s scary.

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Thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s something about witnessing a contestant fall completely into the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“zoneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . The stars align and something special and otherworldly happensà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’all on live TV. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s something that canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t ever be recreated too. Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s why I hate when contestants re-perform the song. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s never as special as that first time.

I totally agree. I didn’t want Blake to reprise “You Give Love A Bad Name” on the finale last year. When I think of ~moment~ performances I think of that, Kelly’s “Stuff Like That There” and (as much as I hate to admit it) Constantine’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” :lol_wp: Carrie’s “Alone” was good but it didn’t floor me the way those did. I think her jacked-up hair that night ruined it for me. Katharine’s “Over The Rainbow” was lovely too, but eh…it definitely felt like TPTB were trying too hard there so the effect was lost on me. I actually enjoyed Kat’s “Black Horse & The Cherry Tree” way more too. I still wish she’d done an album more in that style of music.

I think Jason singing “Daydream” is an EXCELLENT choice! It perfectly captures him. I don’t recall if he played the guitar for himself on that – I hope so, there’s nothing worse than a rinky-dink piano brought in for just that purpose.

What boggles my mind is how manufactured the whole segment was, and nobody is picking up on it.
Randy’s phoney reaction, to Paula’s overaction(complete with the shot of Carly behind Paula joining in the standing ovation) to Simon’s dramatic break of the tie. Then the waterworks….

Did it work???? Well according to Ryan, the top three were all within two million votes of each other so Syesha did gain some ground
So what the heck, on Wednesday night let’s just put Syesha with Jason never mentioning who was in the bottom two thereby prolonging the myth of the kid who keeps succeeding against all odds.

It just never ends with these people.

I think that people who have had previous recording chances shouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t be allowed. Then again, just because sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d already had à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“a chanceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , I hadnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t heard of Carly before AI.

longsong, this professional experience thing bothered me even before the show started. I finally came up with how I feel it should be. IMO, if a contestant has had a recording contract AND released a CD, they should not be on the show. That takes out Carly, but allows Kristy Lee because her CD was shelved. It allows David Cook because he wrote and self-produced his CD, and did not have a recording contract.

The prize is a contract with a recording company and the release of a CD. If a contestant has already done this, give someone else the opportunity.

I also hope they mix in the amatuers more with the professional singers. Clay, Anthony, Elliott, and Jason all were terrific for the show!

There’s something about witnessing a contestant fall completely into the “zone”. The stars align and something special and otherworldly happens–all on live TV. It’s something that can’t ever be recreated too. That’s why I hate when contestants re-perform the song. It’s never as special as that first time. I actually became SICK of “Summertime” by the time S3 ended. I think Fantasia sang it 3 times. The magic was gone.

That’s why I kinda hope Jason doesn’t sing “Hallelujah” next week on the talk shows. He probably will, though. It’s a good thing I have the live recording I can re-watch.

Funny, for all the conspiracy theories on JC, few ever accused him of the blatent theft of those arrangements.

That’s because the original arrangements were acknowledged at the time of the performance.

That said, I never had an issue with David C’s borrowing of arrangements, either. Sounds like he did try to acknowledge them, too.

The only one who seems to get away with borrowing arrangements and not acknowledging them is Archie.

ETA: Bo’s “Within a Dream” was most def a moment for me.

After watching all seven seasons, I have chosen Kimberley Locke as my favorite female (with Diana DeGarmo next). I am so happy she was in Season 2 and NOT Season 3. I wanted Clay and Kimberly in the Finale.

Yes, we all have different tastes.

I disagree, of course, that Jason’s versions of SOTR, and, Halleujah were pale in comparison to the originals. I listened to both originals, and, then to Jasons, and, actually preferred his. But, to each his/her own, as they say.

No one has answered my question about little David, his dad, and, the bus tour. Having daddy Archuleta on board would put a huge restriction on the rest of the guys. Maybe they can just pull him along on his tricycle behind the bus???

OH, my bad Kirsten – (I will go crawl up on that stake myself and give you a match).

No matches for me. I’m already covered in kerosene.

It is easy to misunderstand on the blog, because we try to be brief (not always succeeding) and that leaves room for interpretation. That’s why I clarified when I was not clear.

Many people pointed to Kelly Clarkson’s “Stuff Like that There” as a moment, but just as many picked “Natural Woman.” Personally, the Idol standout performance in S 1, for me, was Tamyra’s “A House is Not a Home.”

Ditto in S 2. Some say the moment was Clay’s “Solitaire” but others pointed to “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Some picked Kimberly or Ruben as having the defining moment that year.

And on and on…..

The glory of this show is finding a very special song rendition that you or I the viewer just hands down get goose bumps over. There have been many of those for me, even in seasons I wasn’t crazy about.

It is one reason I keep coming back to watching year after year. Something is going to make me go “Wow!” ……(or not) …… But it may not be what makes someone else think he or she heard something special. Case in point: McPhee’s “Over the Rainbow.” Good, but not the best by a long shot. Kimberly Locke outshone her vocally on that one. But, then, that is MY perspective.

Second case in point: All the “best performances ever” lists. How many people agree with every single choice on those lists? Or feel something better was left off? (Raising my hand here)

Kelly Clarkson – A Moment Like This (after she won)
Carrie – Alone (because Simon made that prediction)
Elliott – Moody’s Mood for Love
Chris – Hemorrhage

S7 hasn’t quite done it for me so I have no moments yet.

I hated when Simon said Kat’s SOTR was “the best in the competition” and never knew if that meant the season or just the night. He gave her the Simon stamp of approval. I don’t think a moment on Idol is for real unless the person reveals something unique about them and has later success. But I’d add

Melinda – My Funny Valentine (purely for vocal excellence)

PS…You are so right on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Hallelujahà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and “SOTR” as they were pale copies of Buckley and Iz. Funny, for all the conspiracy theories on JC, few ever accused him of the blatent theft of those arrangements.

It just depends on an individuals frame of reference I guess.

Exactly, that’s why it is so interesting to read everybody’s reviews of the show

You didnt say you hated it, just wasnt your cup of tea.

Oh, but it was my cup of tea. I loved Jason’s performances of “Hallelujah” and “Over the Rainbow”. Well chosen, well sung, beautiful performances. I truly enjoyed them. A lovely cup of Earl Grey tea. But, I already liked Jason and knew his vibe at that point, so it didn’t surprise me. Remember, my moments require me to be surprised. If “Hello” had have followed “Billie Jean”, “Billie Jean” would have been more of a moment for me.

I seriously disliked Fantasia for most of the season, but when she did “Summertime” I had to admit that was fantastic.

My list of the best performances of the Season 7 would be a different list than the one I posted.

To me, a moment isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t just a great performance. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s also a little unexpected. It must change my perception (e.g. Fantasiaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Summertimeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ).

Ahh. I see! Well, using your definition, “She’s a Woman” and “Hello” would have been my moments this season so far.

My good torch is in the shop, so I’ll have to catch you at the next stake burn.