It’s over. Tonight the winner will be revealed. Here is a small recap of last night’s performances.
First, Lee sang “The Boxer.” Overall the judges thought it was alright but didn’t have enough oomph. I disagree. I thought he sang it better than the first time he did it, and it was a great start to the show.
Crystal sang “Me and Bobby McGee” and of courses the judges loved it. I thought it was alright, but I actually liked the first time she did it better.
Second, Lee sang “Everybody Hurts.” The song choice was fantastic for him and I really enjoyed it. The judges again said it was ok but not enough pow-wow for the finale. I think that REM is a hard band to cover; Michael Stipe has a richness to his voice that just can’t be duplicated. I find when people try to sound like him; they ruin what should have been a great song. Instead, Lee made it his own. I give him an A for effort.
Small segue here, Dashboard Confessional also covered “Everybody Hurts” and it was phenomenal. I couldn’t find the video, but here is the live edition of the song, if the last three minutes doesn’t captivate you, I don’t know what will. The video is a montage of One Tree Hill. Feel free to ignore the video; the song is all that matters.
Crystal sang “Black Velvet.” The judges loved it; I didn’t really care for any of it. I thought she was all over the place, and her dress was ugly. Not that that matters, but the hideousness of it was distracting.
Third, Lee sang “Beautiful Day.” It was alright I guess. Crystal sang “Up to the Mountain.” She sang it well, but I thought it was too dull for a finale song. I really wanted the show to go out with a bang. Where you’re left loving one contestant or both, and you can’t stop talking about such and such a performance the next day.
Overall the entire show was dull. Simon didn’t even give a mean critique just for the sake of it being his last. Big snooze fest. Based on last night’s performance, Crystal should win, hands down. However, I still love Lee so here are some of my favourite Lee DeWyze moments.
Hallelujah
Hey Jude
Simple Man
The Letter (ignore the annoying Miley Cyrus part in the beginning)
Lee on Ellen
Oh and this is one of my favourite American Idol Season 9 moments. Andrew Garcia was given flack week after week, for not living up to his “Straight Up” audition. Then he sang this song. I cried. Mind you, I was supremely hormonal at the time, but still. He got his moment.
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