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Top Five Women's Auditions
5) Frenchie Davis, "And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going" | Watch on YouTube Holy crap, we think our ear drums just burst listening to her amazing vocal power. Randy and Paula gave her a standing ovation (Simon, of course, stayed seated but clapped as enthusiastically as he could), and if she hadn't been kicked off the show for those naughty pictures, there's no telling how far Frenchie could have gone.
4) Carrie Underwood, "I Can't Make You Love Me" | Watch on YouTube Who knew this farm girl who sported the '80s wardrobe and glamour-shots makeup at her audition would become the Idol winner and sell a bazillion country records? Well, check out this video and you'll see why this country girl's star rose so quickly.
3) Paris Bennett, "Cowboy Take Me Away" and "Take Five" | Watch a Clip Yes, that's right... Paris got to sing two songs because the judges were so impressed. She did a fine job with "Cowboy" but really blew us away by singing a Billie Holiday song with the grace and depth of someone much older than her 17 years. My one question is, "Where is she today, and why isn't she way more famous?"
2) Katharine McPhee, "God Bless the Child" | Watch on YouTube Paula had goosebumps, we had goosebumps; Kat cried, we cried.... This was one of the best and most natural voices in the show's history. Now this Idol runner-up is filming movies, singing with Andrea Bocelli, and just married her boyfriend of several years. She's on a roll.
1) Melinda Doolittle, "For Once in My Life" | Watch on YouTube For such a shy little thing, boy could she rock the house! Melinda proved that she was not only talented but also that she was a unique and refreshing addition to Idol. Can you believe she was a backup singer for so long?
Top Five Men's Auditions
5) Chris Sligh, "Kiss from a Rose" | Watch on YouTube Not only did Chris crack us up with his "wanting to make David Hasselhoff cry" comment, he wowed us with his soulful rendition of Seal's hit song. Paula even stood up and clapped at the end.
4) Taylor Hicks, "A Change Is Gonna Come"/"Swanee River Rock" | Watch on YouTube The funny thing about this is that Simon clearly didn't like Taylor from the get-go. You can tell his vote is a no, but Randy and Paula are really impressed by his soulful, funky voice. When Simon says he should stay in the background and will never get to the final group, we wish we could have fast-forwarded to the moment of Taylor's victory and shoved it in Simon's face.
3) Justin Guarini, "Who's Lovin' You" | Watch on YouTube We know what you're thinking: "Justin? Seriously?" But take a look at the video, and you'll see why the judges went nuts for this unknown. Why he didn't excel as a crooner after Idol is anyone's guess, but it's fun to look back at his raw talent.
2) Chris Daughtry, "The Letter" | Watch on YouTube Though poor Chris looks like a dear caught in headlights, his voice speaks for itself. Again, Simon thinks Chris isn't ready and gives him a no, but thank goodness Paula and Randy step in to send this mega-hit-producing rocker to Hollywood. That's right, Simon, you were wrong!
1) Clay Aiken, "Always and Forever" | Watch on YouTube Clay looked like the elf from Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, but he sounded like a superstar. The judges didn't know what to make of his dorky style mixed with his insanely good vocals. But they voted him through and Clay went on to sell millions of records. Frighteningly enough, he also became the object of affection for thousands of "Clay-mates."
She's on a roll.
Kelly's audition didn't make the list, but she made it big in the end. Melinda's audition is the best (of the women's) so far, but she didn't win the title. That's one life's irony. This year's audition has not sunken too deeply yet in my mind as to choose which one is the best. Maybe Carly Smithson's and David Archuleta's.
It's funny that Kat's audition is the 2nd (of the top 5 in women's) and she finished 2nd in season 5.
he will be a big help, where is she standing right now, no contract, she needs to start pushing her talents, before she gets lost in the crowd, happens all the time, they come and go!
Yes, I agree with you on this. August is 6 months from when she got married and it's when the movie is coming out with her as a pregnant hippie.
Does any word ring a bell? (for some baby showers soon? It's a good time!) just kidding.
I brought this up over at IDF , and took hell for it, but one of the small things that bothers me right now is that with all the interest in her because of the wedding etc., if a casual fan or new fan searches for info on her all roads point to her Myspace. And that site is a disaster. There is no info, it is is very plain and drab and just leaves the causal visitor with nothing. I believe they are missing a great opportunity to cash in on the high interest level right now. Why isn't Real Love at least mentioned there? Why is the IKWBL pic and relase date not on the site? Kat doesn't need to do it herself but someone should be giving the new"friends" and visitors something to see and come back for. I know it's probably not a priority and things have been very busy for her but IMO someone on her team should have anticipated the renewed interest and given the casual fans something to see other than a very drab site with no info.
Bill, I agree with you on the lacklustre condition of Katharine's fan sites. The possibilities are endless for promotion and they should be used to generate excitement, if not anticipation for events to come. Alot of potential fans rely heavily on a performer's internet sites. The message boards, including IDF claim to be independent and forgiving of personal opinion, but in your case, people reacted as though you were anti-Katharine by expressing your own opinion.
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