I’ve been working a lot on the site and preparations for the big 200th episode coming up next month, but I didn’t want to leave you listeners hanging. I’m itching to do a show, so I’ll do one tonight.
Also, there’s a bit of controversy going on right now, and to my delight, it’s all about a cover song. Last week, Chris Daughtry of American Idol performed a version of Johnny Cash’s “I Walk The Line” that was based on the cover version that the band Live released on their greatest hits CD a couple years back. The controversy stems from the fact that Chris didn’t mention in the show that his version was based on Live’s, even when the judges complimented him on “making the song his own”.
My opinion (not that you asked), is that Chris would have had to have played Live’s version of the track for the producers, or gotten a hold of their musical arrangement, for the American Idol band to be able to play the song. Sure, it wasn’t unique, but then again, it’s American Idol. And the only really unique thing about American Idol this year is Taylor Hicks.
If you want to purchase Live’s version from iTunes, use the link above. If you’d like to listen to a show where I played the track, you’ll find it here.
(Update 7:35 PM MST) Tonight on American Idol, Ryan Seacrest did a little pre-song interview with Chris Daughtry.
Ryan: “So, the version of ‘I Walk The Line’ you did last week, that was Live’s version, right?”
Chris: “Yes that was Live’s version.”
Ryan: “Live, Live Live?”
Chris: “Live. Live Live Live Live.” (or something like that)
Consider it resolved.
Nora and I have always said that Chris Daughtry reminded us of the lead singer of Live and now we now why.
I think that Chris rocks. Even if he did rip off “Live”. But like you said, it’s American Idol.
BTW, Chris’ version rocked harder than Live’s version. Just MHO.
Wow, first we’re reminded about the upcoming 150th Strong Bad email, and now about the 200th episode of Coverville. I’ll practically be in Heaven in a week or two. Keep it up Brian!
Let’s get the URL right this time
It’s not the first time Chris time has used a recently recorded version of a song and the judge’s mistakenly thought it had never been done before. Just look at the show with the the 50’s theme (I think that’s right). He sang a song that the Red Hot Chili Pepper’s recorded recently…
Doesn’t mean he didn’t do well. He’s a very talented guy.
Yeah – I think it was “Stevie Wonder” night, and his Stevie Wonder cover was the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ cover of “Higher Ground”.
Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
But at least he admitted to that. He should have at least credited Live that night. It made it look like he was doing his own arranging.
Anyway, he rocks. I think he’s going to win it.
About the IWTL controversy. I like what Kimberly Caldwell had to say about it on the Pre-Idol show. She said that we (American Idols) all do covers. A nice theme (to show off the hidden talents of the contestants) would be a “I Wrote My Own Song Night”. I wonder if anyone other than Chris and Taylor Hicks woiuld be able to oblige.
It’s my opinion that Chris Daughtry is the next American Idol winner. He’s got good looks, he’s professional on camera, and his vocals are better than the original versions of the songs he is covering on the show. I wasn’t a fan of his until he sang Fuel’s Hemorrage (In My Hands). I’ve downloaded all his performances and listened to them in the car, and he is totally solid– ALOT better than most guy singers you hear playing on the radio these days. I wish I sounded like him when he hits one of those raspy-deep high notes. He can really sell a song, and that’s what the competition is all about. I thought originally Ace had it in the bag, but he’s blown it at this point. Taylor Hicks is good at what he does, but he’s just not as marketable as Chris, or Ace for that matter. Katherine McPhee’s hot, but “bluesy” isn’t going to sell 5k, and while Kellie Pickler is hot and more likeable than last year’s winner, the bottom line is we already have a clone like her named Carrie Underwood in the country music industry now. Daughtry should win it.
Dude Chris Daughtry is SOOOOOO gonna win this!! He’s hot, and he’s absolutely amazing. He is my favorite. I LOVED when he sang Hemmorage by Fuel, cuz thats my all-time favorite song in the world!! I was disapointed when he sang “What If,” (I like that song too, but its too heavy for AI.)Well ttyl, and vote for Chris!!
(Vote at: 1-866-436-57?? when the lines are open)
If you agree, email me at LilLockhart93@aol.com
I am interested in downloading Chris’ performances so I too can listen to them. I am wondering what the best website is to find them?
Thanks a grand for any advice.
To crazy4chris – you can find every Idol performance sometimes in both video and audio format at rickey.org. Here is Chris’ page:
http://www.rickey.org/blog/american_idol_5/chris_daughtry/
You can download anything you want about chris daughtry at http://chrisdaughtryrocks.com the largest chris daughtry fansite!
Toward the beginning of the season, he mentioned that Live was his favorite band – I am positive that he told the cameras that it was Live’s version of “Walk the Line” that it was based on, but the editors chose to take it out for some stupid reason.
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This sounds crazy…. But I fell in love with your voice… and then I saw your picture!!!! I am a nurse at Hartford Hospital, and when I have a hard day at work and I hear your song on the radio… lets put it this way–my day gets much better!