8. Kelly Clarkson
Season 1, WinnerJust like Carrie Underwood at #11, I expect to receive a couple of criticism soon for putting the original American Idol at just #8. Again, let me explain..
Kelly was an absolute stand out on Season 1, even from her very first live performance. She was definitely my favorite of the night, and I was so glad she moved on. Really. Imagine what the competition would have been like without her! Travesty. Haha. Well, it's kind of hard for me to really analyze the progression of Season 1, since I knew all of the results before even watching, but from what I understand it took a while for Kelly to become a frontrunner. Somehow, it seemed that even after a few weeks into the Finals, Tamyra Gray and Justin Guarini were still the ones who were expected to do better than any other contestants. I even read somewhere that Tamyra lead the betting odds, followed by Justin, then Kelly.
That's why I cannot rank her any higher than this if I'm being completely real. When I first set up my rankings a few months ago, Kelly was about a couple of spots higher than this - just like Carrie Underwood. But a big part of that was because I almost felt obligated to have her that high. But alas, I am keeping my list 100% real! So, deal with it. Haha.
Now, as I've said, I didn't watch Season 1 but I definitely liked what I already knew about Kelly, and it just got better with her debut album, Thankful. Yes, I wasn't entirely a Kelly Clarkson fan convert after that - even though I really enjoyed her single, Miss Independent - but it was her second album, Breakaway, that got me into the whole Clarkson bandwagon. Then, she released My December, and I thought I got to appreciate her as an artist even more. Truth be told, her progression as an artist really made me admire her more than anything else - aside from her amazing voice, of course.Favorite performance(s): Kelly absolutely gave a ton of showstoppers in the first season. My favorite, however, was her sassy take on Stuff Like That There. Of course, Natural Woman was a classic Kelly performance and so was her coronation song, A Moment Like This.
Stuff Like That There
Natural Woman
A Moment Like This
Because Of You
Never Again
My Life Would Suck Without You
12 comments:
Whuuuuuuuuut?!?!?!
Kelly and Carrie so looowwwwwww. Hahaha.
She'll always be number 1. Hehe.
A Moment Like This will always be my favorite Kelly Clarkson song. Next is Because of You.
I'd have her higher, but as always, your reasoning makes up for the placement! I agree with you that Kelly was just very very good karaoke during idol. Her vocals were great though but the stuff she did on idol was not current. but she still holds a sentimental value since it's the original.
Robbie: I don't think they're THAT low. Hehe. :P If I remember correctly, you wrote a similar list of Idol thingy and ranked Underwood at #10. Haha.
As for Kelly Clarkson, I just became a fan after her song Because Of You and the rest is history. Haha. I like her, I just like others better. :)
Pao: I know that sentiments can play a huge part in one's perception of contestants, and it is definitely hard to top your favorite contestant of your first season. But, I didn't watch season one until probably late of 2006, so I don't have that same sentimental connection towards her. Hehe. :)
Will: I think Because Of You is my favorite Kelly Clarkson song. Next is, Since U Been Gone. Hehe.
Anonymous: I have to say though that even if her song choices were very karaoke that time, her version of songs on the show are the best. Just saying. :)
Ugh, Kuya Dennis, typo error pala yung comment ko: 'She'll always be my number 1', dapat. hehe
I honestly like your explanation, so clear and true.
Pao: Haha. Thanks! :)
Kelly Clarkson will always be the greatest. She is so much more than just an Idol winner. Her talent, artistry, versatility, and amazing pipes make her an international superstar. She always does different things, and she takes chances with her music. You cannot say that about any other Idol contestant. Kelly is #1. Your list is flawed. She shined on the first season before they had all the bells and whistles. She is #1. Period.
Sassy: I think you opinion is just as valid as mine.
However, I have to say that her talent, artistry and versatility was just showcased AFTER Idol because she - including other contestants during that season - weren't given enough liberty to take risks just like Idol now - with all the song arrangement and whatnot. Let's be honest, American Idol in it's first few years was nothing but a glorified karaoke show.
I agree, that's she takes chances with her music but that's AFTER Idol. Anyway, we agree to disagree on this one. But for the record, I do like Kelly Clarkson.
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