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Casey James (American Idol) compared to Vedder

RazzyLaneRazzyLane Posts: 146
edited April 2010 in The Porch
Casey did the only non-Beatles song of the night--John Lennon's dark and desperate solo ballad, "Jealous Guy"--stripped down and acoustic, accompanied only by a cellist, and it was unexpectedly magical. His voice, possibly due to an authentic lump in his throat, took on a gruff, Eddie Vedder-esque quality during his raw and emotional performance. (I wonder if he had someone special in mind when he was singing this song?) He seemed a genuinely choked up, and so was I by the song's end.

http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/realityrocks/336485/american-idol-top-9-go-helter-skelter-a-very-odd-lennonmccartney-night

The video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR-p2LuKNTQ

I enjoyed the performance, but I don't see it myself. Curious what others think. Try not to be too harsh, guys. ;)
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  • badbrainsbadbrains Posts: 10,255
    I didn't know eddie was on American idol.....WTF
  • MB50486MB50486 Posts: 243
    Seriously. Close your eyes and you think Michael Boulton is singing. Gimme a f&@%ing break
  • Paul AndrewsPaul Andrews Posts: 2,489
    He's murdered the song. I've heard buskers do a more honest and worthy version. Now listen to the real version.

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  • GmoneyGmoney Posts: 1,618
    i dont get the vedder comparison either, but i thought he sounded great...
    Further back and forth a wave will break on me, today...
  • badbrainsbadbrains Posts: 10,255
    edited April 2010
    Reminds me of when they were comparing Ed and Jim in the 90's. And if I wanted to listen I'd listen to the real deal...
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  • pandorapandora Posts: 21,855
    I very much enjoyed Casey's performance last night, hunk a hunk a burning love, he is one cutey for sure. He is also a humble young man which is very appealing.
    But his voice is more a Greg Allman than an Eddie as Ed's is so very strong and pure. I am hoping Casey sticks around a bit and would love to hear him do I'm No Angel, he could do it well.
    This year I like all the contestants, no faves, its just a talent competition which I have always loved those, people seem to expect so much.
  • LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSunLikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun Posts: 6,097
    never watched the show, but sounded alright.

    a few parts sounded a little Eddie-ish. from his early live days.

    definitely sounded more like Eddie than Michael Bolton though.
  • pineapplesandwaves.pineapplesandwaves. Posts: 1,808
    I thought he sounded pretty good.

    I didn't hear the Eddie Vedder comparison, though... nor the Michael Bolton.
  • blondieblue227blondieblue227 Posts: 4,509
    tracy chapman
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  • MB50486MB50486 Posts: 243
    Seriously. Close your eyes and you think Michael Boulton is singing. Gimme a f&@%ing break

    but did you close your eyes...that's the key
  • SOLAT319SOLAT319 Posts: 4,594
    That's a guy "cougar feed" written all over his face.
    I have no patience for bad music and stupid people...

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  • ECMECM Posts: 1,687
    Vote Tim Urban!!!!!

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    ... and Casey sounding like Ed?.... um, not hearing it
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  • SmellymanSmellyman Posts: 4,524
    blondieblue227 wrote:
    tracy chapman

    closer
  • yahamitayahamita Posts: 1,514
    John Mayer-ish to me..
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  • LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSunLikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun Posts: 6,097
    Smellyman wrote:
    blondieblue227 wrote:
    tracy chapman

    closer
    yeah i think you're right.
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