American Idol 111 Best and Greatest Performances

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Fantasia Barrino 

Adam Lambert 

Chris Daughtry 

Jessica Sanchez 

Katharine McPhee 

Joshua Ledet

American Idol will have its final curtain call with its last season premiering tonight. The Fox Channel reality singing competition maintained its popularity and high television ratings in the first few years of 2000s but suffered sharp blows and major setbacks with the emergence of new and relatable rival reality singing competition like The Voice and X-Factor in the decade of 2010s with the fans clamoring for more up to date performances which they can relate and follow which is the very reason for the American Idol all-time low ratings which a lot of audience think is outdated and irrelevant and they thought that the singing competition always choose a surprising winner which usually is inferior to their runners-up. The drop in television viewership is manifested in some of the show's winners and other contestants lackluster album sales.

Other than its fading popularity, the reality show has its fair share of memorable moments to share somewhat surprising, annoying and amusing while some are inspiring and the show never runs of success stories, triumphs, laughs and tears most especially with the deaths of some of its contestants notably Michael Johns and Joanne Borgella of Season 7. Let's admit that this show has entertained us for awhile with its contestants, with the almost "nuisance" contestants some are weird, some are unusual while some were just pretty bland who loves music but the music doesn't love them and not to outdo or outshine were who else but the judges themselves who sometimes has cat fights among them the notorious one were the alpha female rivalry of Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj and who can't forget the acerbic Simon Cowell with its mean and straight to the face lashing out?

However, the most unforgettable moments of the 15-season run reality singing competition are the goosebumps inducing, thought provoking and earth shattering performances of its contestants. Before American Idol will finally say good bye and turn off mic, let's take a look back at the show's most defining moments in its 14 seasons. Here is my list of American Idol's 111 Best and Greatest Performances.


Ranking In Order:

1. Jessica Sanchez - I Will Always Love You
2. Fantasia Barrino - Summertime
3. Adam Lambert - Mad World
4. Joshua Ledet - It's a Man's Man's Man's World
5. Bo Bice - In A Dream


Season 1

Kelly Clarkson - (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
Kelly Clarkson - Respect
Kelly Clarkson - Stuff Like That There
Kelly Clarkson - A Moment Like This
Justin Guarini - Get Here
Justin Guarini - Route 66
Tamyra Gray - Raindrops Will Fall
Tamyra Gray - If I Were Your Woman
Tamyra Gay - Minnie The Moocher
Tamyra Gray - A House Is Not A Home
Tamyra Gray - Feel The Fire
Trenyce - Proud Mary


Season 2

Clay Aiken - Bridge Over Troubled Water
Clay Aiken  - Solitaire
Clay Aiken - At This Moment
Clay Aiken - Vincent
Clay Aiken - This Is The Night
Clay Aiken - Unchained Melody
Clay Aiken - I Could Not Ask For More
Ruben Studdard - Smile
Ruben Studdard - Flying Without Wings


Season 3

Fantasia Barrino - I Believe
Fantasia Barrino - A Fool In Love
Fantasia Barrino - All My Life
Fantasia Barrino - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Fantasia Barrino - Chain Of Fools
Fantasia Barrino - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
Jennifer Hudson - Circle Of Life
Fantasia Barrino - Summertime
Jennifer Hudson - I Have Nothing
Latoya London - Ain't Goin' Down Til' The Sun Comes Up
Latoya London - Don't Rain On My Parade


Season 4

Bo Bice - In A Dream
Bo Bice - Drift Away
Bo Bice - Whipping Post
Bo Bice - Spinning Wheel
Bo Bice - Vehicle
Bo Bice - Heaven
Constantine Maroulis - Bohemian Rhapsody
Constantine Maroulis - Nights on Broadway


Season 5

Katharine McPhee - Over The Rainbow
Elliott Yamin - A Song For You
Chris Daughtry - Suspicious Minds
Chris Daughtry - I Walk The Line
Chris Daughtry - Hemorrhage (In My Hands)
Chris Daughtry - Renegade
Kellie Pickler - Bohemian Rhapsody


Season 6

Melinda Doolittle - My Funny Valentine
Melinda Doolittle - I Got Rhythm
Lakisha Jones - Stormy Weather
Melinda Doolittle - I'm A Woman


Season 7

Ramiele Malubay - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
David Archuleta - Imagine
David Archuleta - Another Day In Paradise
David Cook - Happy Together
Jason Castro - Hallelujah
David Cook - Hello
Ramiele Malubay - In My Life
Kristy Lee Cook - God Bless The USA
Michael Johns – It’s All Wrong, But It’s Alright
David Cook - Always Be My Baby
David Archuleta - Think of Me
David Cook - The Music of the Night
David Cook - Baba O'Riley
Syesha Mercado - Me and Mr. Jones
David Archuleta - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me


Season 8

Alison Iraheta - Alone
David Lambert - Mad World
David Lambert - Whole Lotta Love
David Lambert - Track Of My Tears
David Lambert - Ring of Fire
Allison Iraheta - Cry Baby

Season 9 

Crystal Bowersox - Hand In My Pocket
Casey James - Mrs. Robinson


Season 10

Pia Toscano - I'll Stand By You
Thia Megia - Out Here On My Own
Casey Abrams - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Casey Abrams - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Haley Reinhart - Bennie and the Jets
James Durbin - Uprising
James Durbin - Without You
James Durbin - You Got Another Thing Coming


Season 11

Heejun Han - Angels
Jessica Sanchez - I Will Always Love You
Jessica Sanchez - Turn The Beat Around
Jessica Sanchez - Everybody Has A Dream
Colton Dixon - Piano Man
Skylar Laine - Gunpowder and Lead
Colton Dixon - Decode
Jessica Sanchez - Sweet Dreams
Elise Testone - Whole Lotta Love
Jessica Sanchez - Stuttering
Phillip Phillips - Volcano
Joshua Ledet - It's a Man's Man's Man's World
Jessica Sanchez - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going


Season 12

Amber Holcomb - My Funny Valentine
Candice Glover - Lovesong
Amber Holcomb - Without You


Season 13

Malaya Watson - Take Me to the King
Dexter Roberts - Sweet Home Alabama
Dexter Roberts - Boondocks
Jena Irene - Can't Help Falling In Love
Caleb Johnson - Skyfall
Caleb Johnson - Dazed and Confused


Season 14

Clark Beckham - When A Man Loves A Woman
Joey Cook - King of Spain
Clark Beckham - It's A Man's Man's Man's World
Joey Cook - Girls Just Want To Have Fun
Clark Beckham - Every Breath You Take
Clark Beckham - Moon River
Jax - My Generation 



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Iloilo Ang Banwa Ko

This is Iloilo province most popular folk song which is already anthemic to the people of the place. Written in Hiligaynon, the song evokes a sense of pride, loyalty and patriotism to the land where we born and grow up. Included here is the lyrics of the song in Hiligaynon with its English translation.

Iloilo Ang Banwa Ko Song featuring all the towns, festival, events and happenings in Iloilo 

Iloilo Ang Banwa Ko Reggae Version 

Iloilo Ang Banwa Ko performed by the University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra



ILOILO ANG BANWA KO


Iloilo ang banwa ko guinahingadlan
Matam-is nga pulong ang amon guinmat-an
Indi ko ikaw bulagan
Banwa kong nahamut-an
Ikaw ang guintunaan sang kalipayan

Ilonggo ako nga tunay
Nga nagapuyo sa higad sang baybay
Manami magkiay-kiay
Sa tagipusuon
Bug-os ang kalipay



ENGLISH TRANSLATION


My beloved hometown Iloilo
Sweet words which we grew up with
I will not leave you my dear hometown
You are the source of joy and happiness

I'm a true Ilonggo
That lives by the coast
Beautifully swaying hips
In my heart full of joy 


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Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Song Translation

The song is sung by Miss Sharon Cuneta, a local Philippine actress and was the official theme song of the 1986 movie of the same title. I love the song so deep, so enthralling that makes me sob and teary eyed. You can sing the song if you want. Here is the music of the song with the single cover of the song with Sharon Cuneta in the picture. Included also here is the English translation of the lyrics. It is the official theme song of the movie of the same title "Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas" which was released in 1986 starring Sharon Cuneta, Dina Bonnevie, Cherie Gil, Dindo Fernando, Tonton Gutierrez and the late Jay Ilagan among others. 
 







Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
by Sharon Cuneta

 I
Sana'y wala nang wakas
Kung pag-ibig ay wagas
Paglalambing sa iyong piling
Ay ligaya kong walang kahambing

II
Kung di malimot ng tadhana
Bigyang tuldok ang ating ligaya
Walang hanggan ay hahamakin
Pagka't walang katapusan kitang iibigin

Chorus:
Kahit na ilang tinik ay kaya kong tapakan
Kung iyan ang paraan upang landas mo'y masundan
Kahit ilang ulit ako'y iyong saktan
Hindi kita maaring iwanan
Kahit ilang awit ay aking aawitin
Hanggang ang himig ko'y maging himig mo na rin
Kahit ilang dagat ang dapat tawarin
Higit pa riyan ang aking gagawin

Sana'y wala nang wakas (sana'y wala nang wakas)
Kapag hapdi ay lumipas
Ang mahalaga ngayon ay pag-asa
Dala nang pag-ibig
Saksi buong daigdig (saksi buong daigdig)

Repeat II
Repeat Chorus

Coda:
‘Di lamang pag-ibig ko
‘Di lamang ang buhay kong ibibigay
Sa ngalan nang pag-ibig mo
Higit pa riyan aking mahal, ang alay ko


English Translation

I
Wish it will never end
If love is pure
Tenderness by your side
Is my happiness without comparison

II
If not forgotten by destiny
Put a halt on our happiness
Infinity will be cursed
Because I will love you endlessly


Chorus:

I can step on the thorns no matter how many
If that's the way to follow your path
No matter how many times you hurt me
I cannot leave you
I can sing just how many songs
Until my melody is also yours
I can cross just how many ocean
I can do more than that

III
Wish it would never end
When the pain has passed
What is important now is hope
Brought by love
Witness by the whole world

Repeat II
Repeat Chorus
Coda

Coda:
Not only my love
Not only my life to offer
In the name of your love
More than that my love, my dedication/offer

All -Time Greatest American Idol Contestants

          A new American Idol will be declared this week and for the season 12 a woman will be declared the winner the first since 2007 when Jordin Sparks won the coveted title.
          Although we are surprised to hear that this will be the last season that Randy Jackson and all the other 3 one-time judges namely, Keith Urban and alpha females, ever feuding Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey will be in the hot seat as judges and also the last time producer  Jimmy Iovine mentoring and critiquing the contestants (fortunately Ryan Seacrest remains as host), we are equally amused and excited about the much anticipated one on one battle between Candice Glover and Kree Harrison. Whoever wins American Idol this week is well deserved and will be loved by millions of Americans who themselves voted for their next idol.
          As we anticipate the next American Idol, it is interesting to take a look back at some of the All-Time Greatest American Idol contestants before this season who have graced the stage and wowed and swooned us with their heart melting numbers, breath taking performances, powerful and eardrum exploding vocals and soulful, hair raising rendition of songs.
          This list is not necessarily the winners but those fortunate contestants who were fated to step on the stage once, let the whole nation hear them sing and thus, born to take our breath away leaving us with imprints of good memories resounding the sweet melodies of the symphony and the ear popping drums and guitars of the band in our minds forever. These phenomenal performers are truly stars in the making taking the world by storm. 
          The names are listed in random order but according to the season they compete.

1. Kelly Clarkson
2. Justin Guarini
3. Tamyra Gray
4. AJ Gil
5. Nikki McKibbin
6. Ruben Studdard
7. Clay Aiken
8. Josh Gracin
9. Fantasia Barrino
10. LaToya London
11. Jennifer Hudson
12. Diana DeGarmo
13. John Stevens
14. Carrie Underwood
15. Anthony Fedorov
16. Bo Bice
17. Constantine Maroulis
18. Nadia Turner
19. Vonzell Solomon
20. Taylor Hicks
21. Katherine McPhee
22. Elliott Yamin
23. Chris Daughtry
24. Paris Bennett
25. Kellie Pickler
26. Ace Young
27. Mandisa
28. Jordin Sparks
29. Blake Lewis
30. Melinda Doolittle
31. LaKisha Jones
32. Chris Richardson
33. David Cook
34. David Archuleta
35. Syesha Mercado
36. Jason Castro
37. Brooke White
38. Carly Smithson
39. Kristy Lee Cook
40. Ramiele Malubay
41. Amanda Overmyer
42. Asiah Epperson
43. Adam Lambert
44. Danny Gokey
45. Allison Iraheta
46. Matt Giraud
47. Anoop Desai
48. Scott MacIntyre
49. Crystal Bowersox
50. Casey James
51. Michael Lynche
52. Siobhan Magnus
53. Didi Benami
54. Scotty McCreery
55. Lauren Alaina
56. Haley Reinhart
57. James Durbin
58. Jacob Lusk
59. Casey Abrams
60. Ta-Tynisa Wilson
61. Clint Jun Gamboa
62. Ashthon Jones
63. Thia Megia
64. Naima Adedapo
65. Pia Toscano
66. Phillip Phillips
67. Jessica Sanchez
68. Joshua Ledet
69. Hallie Day
70. Jen Hirsh
71. Creighton Fraker
72. Skylar Laine
73. Elise Testone
74. Colton Dixon
75. DeAndre Brackensick
76. Heejun Han
77. Erika Van Pelt
78. Reed Grimm


 

Jessica Sanchez "The Real" American Idol 11

 Someone from Atlanta, Georgia said this about Jessica Sanchez: 

Jessica is clearly the most talented singer this season. I did not vote the week she was voted off and I am so glad she was saved. I do feel that these idol judges(not Tyler) set them up with their comments. This is not new. Simon was the master of build them up to tear them down later. Randy and Jennifer latch on to a favorite and praise them beyond the imagination. One standing ovation is OK. But so many makes them meaningless. Randy runs this judging group simply because he has been around the longest not because he has anything meaningful to say. Yo if I hear pitchy another time, I will... Jennifer is a good blend and I like her presence on the show. I wish Jimmy was one of the judges. His insight is the best. Unlike Simon, he is not mean. He is just professional in his remarks. I hope they add him to the judges next year and get another adviser for the idols. Stevie Nick and Mary J Blige would be my choice. Steven is my favorite judge. His comments are right on. He is his own man. His advice is right on and he is fair. I notice tonight that once Steven said that Jessica should win it all, Randy and Jennifer set out to defeat her. The standing ovation for Phillip was to ensure he stays on. They hope Jessica gets voted off and Phillip goes against Joshua next week. I personally like them all. Joshua performance is very good. Phillip Phillips is an acquired test. But if you acquire that taste, it will stay with you. Now Jessica is a true talent. She is a young Barbara Streisand, Mariah Carey or Whitney Houston. Whether she wins this contest or not, she is a voice to be reckon with in this business. Many a record producers are hoping she does not win so they can sign her up on the spot. I would only buy a ticket to hear Jessica sing and that is what it is all about.

American Idol 11 Greatest and Most Memorable Performances

American Idol Season 11 Top 24 Finalists Announced

 

American Idol Season 11 Top 24 Official Cover

American Idol Season 11 Top 24

 Solo Performance:

1.  Love You I Do - Jessica Sanchez 

2.  Decode - Colton Dixon 

3. Angels - Hee Jun Han 

4. Never Can Say Goodbye - Aaron Marcellus

5.  In The Air Tonight - Phillip Phillips 

6. Stay With Me - Skylar Laine 

7. Reflection - Hollie Cavanagh 

8. Georgia On My Mind - DeAndre Brackensick 

9. The Edge of Glory - Erika Van Pelt 

10. Master Blaster (Jammin') - DeAndre Brackensick 

11. I Will Always Love You - Jessica Sanchez 

12. Hard To Handle - Phillip Phillips 

13. When A Man Loves A Woman - Joshua Ledet 

14. Superstition - Phillip Phillips Turn 

15. Turn The Beat Around - Jessica Sanchez 

16. Love Sneakin' Up On You - Skylar Laine 

17. Broken Heart - Colton Dixon 

18. The Power of Love - Hollie Cavanagh 

19. She's Got A Way - Joshua Ledet 

20. Shameless - Skylar Laine 

21. Vienna - Elise Testone 

22. Everybody Has A Dream - Jessica Sanchez 

23. Piano Man - Colton Dixon 

24. Gunpowder and Lead - Skylar Laine 

25. A Song For You - Hee Jun Han 

26. Sweet Dreams - Jessica Sanchez 

27. Still Rainin' - Phillip Phillips 

28. Whole Lotta Love - Elise Testone 

29. I Like It - DeAndre Brackensick 

30. Stuttering - Jessica Sanchez 

31, Perfect - Hollie Cavanagh 

32. I Believe - Joshua Ledet 

33. I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Skylar Laine 

34. Try A Little Tenderness - Jessica Sanchez 

35. Dance With My Father - Jessica Sanchez 

36. The Stone - Phillip Phillips 

37. Fortunate Son - Skylar Laine 

38. Proud Mary - Jessica Sanchez 

39. You Are So Beautiful - Jessica Sanchez 

40. To Love Somebody - Joshua Ledet 

41. Steal Away - Jessica Sanchez 

42. My Life - Hee Jun Han

43. Volcano - Phillip Phillips 

44. It's A Man's Man's Man's World - Joshua Ledet 

45. And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going - Jessica Sanchez 

46. We've Got Tonight - Phillip Phillips

47. No More Drama - Joshua Ledet

48. My All - Jessica Sanchez

49. I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing - Jessica Sanchez

50. I'll Be There - Jessica Sanchez

Duets and Trio: 

Landslide, Edge of Seventeen and Don't Stop - Colton Dixon, Elise Testone and Phillip Phillips

Stop Draggin' My Heart Around - Phillip Phillips and Elise Testone 

Islands In The Stream - Skylar Laine and Colton Dixon 

Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher and Higher - Hollie Cavanagh, Skylar Laine and Jessica Sanchez 

Eternal Flame - Hollie Cavanagh and Jessica Sanchez

Why Jessica Sanchez Should Win American Idol 11?

Jessica Sanchez solo official picture 

Jessica Sanchez featured in Yahoo! page 

Jessica Sanchez Official Portraits 

It is just perfect and timely for American Idol to crown a woman as the next winner because it has long been overdue since Jordin Sparks, the last woman winner of American Idol way back in 2007. Since then all four consecutive winners of American Idol were all white male strumming guitars with David Cook, Kris Allen, Lee De Wyze and Scotty McCreery. A female has yet to win and only ends up a runner up in the last two seasons with Crystal Bowersox and Lauren Laina. The pattern is that a cute white male would still prevail over a woman. This time around a one of a kind rare talent - a young, sultry 16 year old who sings like a diva has such an angelic voice can also be a deserving winner of such a crucial and timely season for a girl to shine. She has proven that talent knows no age and regardless of what color or background you may have. If another male contestant will win American Idol 11, girls will finally leave the show and with only a few remaining girls dare to take it a try. After all, not all male winners went on to become a successful artist later on. Lee DeWyze, the least popular Idol winner, went on to sell only 39, 000 copies of his first Post Idol album when it debuted. Anyway, how can we ignore and deny the fact that fellow American Idol alums, musical artists and celebrities such as Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce, Kris Allen, Jesse Mccartney, Jordin Sparks, Akon, Jennifer Holliday, Taylor Hicks, Adam Lambert, Jason de Rulo, Pia Toscano, Haley Reinhart, Casey Abrams, Mario Lopez, Stefano Langone, Lady Gaga, India Arie, Black-eyed Peas, Lauren Alaina, Colbie Caillat, Pia Toscano, Carly Smithson, Billy Joel, Richard Marx, Elliott Yamin, Ace Young, Diana DeGarmo, Mandisa,Jasmine Trias, Lee DeWyze, Naima Adedapo, Thia Megia, Jane Lynch, television personality Ross Matthews, The Joy Luck Club actress Ming-Na, Hailee Steinfeld, Footloose actor Kenny Wormald and even X-Factor Season 1 finalist Chris Rene and The Amazing Race 19 winner Cindy Chiang Halvorsen expects Jessica Sanchez to win American Idol 11. Time to think things over and let a woman be heard and be an inspiration for all.

American Idol 11 Top 3 Songs List

These are all the songs that the American Idol 11 Top 3 Contestants Will Be Singing 12 hours from now. Each of the three finalists will sing 3 songs: their own choice, mentor Jimmy Iovine's choice and Judge's Choice. Which of these contestants will sing which songs? It's up to you to guess now...