Season 5 of American Idol was, I honestly believe, the last good season of American Idol. There was a lot of strong talent and personalities present in the talent pool. We had our favorites, but we were never sure if they would win because results always could go another way.
These were some of my favorite performances.
Elliott Yamin “Somebody To Love”
I thought Elliott was the most talented contestant and singer the show had. He had the least amount of training, but he continued to deliver such great vocals every week. This is my most favorite performance of Elliott’s (during Queen week). After this week, he just continued to dominate the show and deliver one great performance after another.
Taylor Hicks “Livin’ For The City”
This was Taylor Hicks’ very first performance as part of the Top 12. It solidified his talent and his fan base, the Soul Patrol. He delivered good and great performances after this, but this was his most energetic and fun performance, which I was glad he repeated during the finals.
Paris Bennett “These Foolish Things”
Paris Bennett was only 17 when she joined American Idol, but she had such a powerful voice that it’s hard to think of her as only 17. She was on her way to becoming a diva, singer-style. She never really had a weak performance, in my opinion. But “These Foolish Things” was the performance that really showed everyone to watch out for Paris.
Katherine McPhee “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”
Katherine has a beautiful and powerful voice, but she started out quite predictably. It wasn’t until she delivered this stripped-down version of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” where she set herself apart. It still continues to be her strongest performance.
What was your favorite Season 5 performance?
