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Jason Castro’s “Over the Rainbow”

Posted by otterman on 9 April 2008

Loved Jason Castro’s Over the Rainbow (”by Braddah Iz“) performance from the first note! Not sure the orchestra was needed this time. The panel raved, and right they did.

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David Cook’s take on Billie Jean

Posted by otterman on 26 March 2008

David Cook had me look up from my mac this evening in the latest round of American Idol. This performance of Chris Cornell’s arrangement of Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean highlights his superior grasp.

The theme was “the year you were born,” so they all did songs from their birthyear. With YouTube, the “instant reply” is a click away…

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Chikeze rocks the house

Posted by otterman on 12 March 2008

I laughed through this performance. Chikeze enjoyed himself and rocked the house in the process! Loved the southern opening, the rock switch (even if his voice isn’t gravelly) and of course, his happy grin…

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Michael Learns to Rock - “Animals”

Posted by otterman on 12 March 2008

“Animals” by Danish pop band Michael Learns to Rock. They released this in their 1997 album, “Nothing to Lose”. Uploaded by THoiWeN.

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