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Its easy to forget that radio and charts didnt makeKelly Clarksona star television did.
Season oneofAmerican Idolintroduced the world to a woman who could put on a show andtruly sing the phone book.
Somehow, she hadnt done it all yet.
9 to 5 (Dolly Parton)
Kelly came out swinging.
Toward the end, she decides that the chorus is too simple and she wants to sing something bigger.
Thats called going for it.
I hope this cover has changed his mind.
Also like a perfectIdolperformance, her stare cuts through the camera, right to us.
Let Me Blow Ya Mind (Eve featuring Gwen Stefani)
And #Kellyoke ain’t goin' nowhere…
The #KellyClarksonShow will blow ya mind weekdays at 2:00m watch WPTV!
I dont just mean making it more melodic did you hear that key change?
Bonus points for performing this the day after Dua Lipas Blow Your Mind.
And when Kellys having a good time, were having a good time.
It has high peaks and low valleys, and Clarkson knows the lay of the land.
And while Im making big claims: She out-sings him, no question.
Its a big song, Clarkson says, before Brooks tells her to take the last chorus.
Its entrancing and sexy words Id never use to describe the original version and then the song explodes.
Plus, how good does her voice sound against a pedal steel guitar?
More of that, like.
I Put a Spell on You (Screamin Jay Hawkins)
“Thank you for that MAHHHVELOUS introduction!”
Despite herHocus Pocusinspired outfit, she opted for an honest cover of Jay Hawkinss rough performance of the song.
The performance is a party, with dancing audience members surrounding her.
Im sold when her voice cracks in the second chorus, and then she does itagainat the end.
And notice her face when she steps away from the mic afterward.
