I’m slow to jump on this bandwagon, but I’m on. And yes, I’m a fan of Leona Lewis and David Archuleta, too.
Over the Rainbow
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Eva Cassidy, Source: stressbed
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Leona Lewis, Source: Dingledoodie
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10w_sEcHlGs]
Judy Garland, the original – and still my favorite – version, Source: TonyFloride
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Imagine, by John Lennon
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Eva Cassidy, Source: berghill85
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David Archuleta, Idol version (not his 13-year-old rendition!), Source: Irlocal
I love, love, love these performances, but I agree with Simon Cowell’s comments. David’s last song, “You’re the Voicie,” did sound like a song that one would sing with “animated creatures” behind you (Simon @ 4:40 on YouTube) … And actually, during the performance, even before Simon’s comments, I was thinking that it reminded me of what I used to think of all Christian songs… Before I became a Christian… Maybe I shouldn’t reveal that… But well? It’s honest. Sorry, David, I love your voice, but I was cringing watching you on TV that night… But I’m still a fan (even though you sometimes have pitch problems…)!
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John Lennon, Source: Sethtann
