Not even sure why this popped arrangement popped into my head today. So happy I found it! This is one of my ultimate favorite performances on American Idol! 🤘🏻❤❤
Paula's reaction truly reflects how mind blowing it was at the time. Taking an iconic and beloved song and honoring the lyrics and music with a massive re-tooling, it reminded me of the band Shout's version of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. Bon Jovi's original song will always be epic, Blake Lewis shed more light on how epic it is.
It's so obvious Bon Jovi hated what he was going to do with it but in the end this is one of the very few Idol performances I still come back to over the years.
He ran so adam lambert could fly! Until now the idols used to kinda just sing a song but after that everyone wanted to do their own version of their song until Adam came along and perfected that game... and noone never could top that.
I can't remember how long ago this was, 4 years or something, but i still remember it very well and it will always stand out as one of the most memorable performances on AI.
WOW! I'm a Bon Jovi fan from back in the day & I absolutely LOVED this. I figured the judges would give him grief because it was so different but I'm glad they complimented him. WAY TO GO BLAKE! U ROCK!
Most original performance ever on this show. First time I've ever hit the rewind button on my TIVO and watched a performance twice. This guy makes this show more than a glorified Karaoke competition. Nice...
Awesome performance!! I love Blake's originality and I will definately buy his cd because we all know even if he doesnt win American Idol he will get a record deal!
blake is awesome!!!! he is the only one who stands out from the rest coz hes afraid to tke a risk and it paid off, excellent performance!!!! those who sez bad things to him....bless u! its human nature i guess. u cant please everbody. " THEY SOMETIMES SAY BAD THINGS TO SOMEBODY JUST TO MAKE THEM FEEL GREAT!!!" if that makes them happy then go ahead....its free!!! BLAKE IS GREAT!!!!
I'm another old time rock'n'roll guy (BonJovi fan in the '80s of course) and when he started I thought 'no Blake don't do that'. When he was done I was wishing it wasn't over. Absolutely loved it.
He put his own style in the song and made it better. I absolutely liked him and wanted him to win. Sadly he didn't will but at least he got his name out there.
that was an awesome performance by blake lewis. its definately one that will be rememberd for a long time. really well done. Just like when Chris Daughtry performed Hemmorhage, an excellent show rememeberd by many. Well done Jake!
I am glad I was around for this guy to perform his renditions. He seems to be among the few 00s alumni that still are putting out records here and there.
I love it!! those people who hated the version know nothing about singing competitions... it's his version of the song and I commend his bravery in taking the risk to make it his own! and he nailed it! That's what makes a great artist!
Say what you want about Simon, but this quote from him at 4:04 is spot-on: "Half the audience will hate it, and half the audience will love it...and that was exactly what you needed to do." Words to live by. (Oh, and a great version of the song, too.)
This was definitely his best performance! It was so original and it literally blew me away! While we were watching this, my husband said that this was awesome! I know he is going to excel in the music industry with this kind of unique style...
he is awesome, i would so go to one of his shows, he better get a record deal after this, even if he doesn't win, he puts so much work and energy into his performances, he's just the bomb!!
Very kickin' version of what I think is a classic rock song! Blake's creativity and willingness to risk it a little will most certainly pay dividends for him in his soon to be music career! He's really forcing me to re-think who my fave to win(Jordin Sparks) should be. He's really pulling out all the stops to take the win! All I can say is...Go Blake!
this was my favorite performance from Blake this season. you go dude. I don't know if he'll actually win but I know he'll definitely be releasing cds , regardless.
Brought smiles to faces seeing something this original, new & different on Idol. Certainly a brave move, but I think that it paid off. Reports that Bon Jovi hated it are rubbish ... he described it "Risky", given it's a classic that some people (prior to listening) may not want to see messed with. Given some production work could be a big club hit, too. Never be a touch on the original, but wouldn't expected it. Each week I am gaining confidence that Blake's going to win.
no way...he went out on a limb and retooled the song and did it with amazing taste. I feel he (while not making it more preferable over the original version) updated it and grabbed the attention of those who really didn't or haven't listened to Bon Jovi
Iconic performance in the history of Idol.
This performance changed my life. Thank you, Blake
Not even sure why this popped arrangement popped into my head today. So happy I found it! This is one of my ultimate favorite performances on American Idol! 🤘🏻❤❤
This was mind blowing on live TV. Now people know what to expect, but this was unprecedented then...
Paula's reaction truly reflects how mind blowing it was at the time. Taking an iconic and beloved song and honoring the lyrics and music with a massive re-tooling, it reminded me of the band Shout's version of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. Bon Jovi's original song will always be epic, Blake Lewis shed more light on how epic it is.
I was smiling ear to ear watching this!! Like Randy says...that was a bomb man!!!
It's so obvious Bon Jovi hated what he was going to do with it but in the end this is one of the very few Idol performances I still come back to over the years.
it's by far one of the best performances if not the best of the entire show.
He hated it but it was soooo good. Still come back to it after all these years.
@@CrazeeAdam Lambert's rendition of Mad World comes to mind too.
He ran so adam lambert could fly! Until now the idols used to kinda just sing a song but after that everyone wanted to do their own version of their song until Adam came along and perfected that game... and noone never could top that.
THE BEAT-BOXING GOT ME!!! ♥♥♥
best performance of the season easily
It's 2016 and I still remember this performance enough to re youtube it. I think that says something.
Brilliant performance, from the very start to the end
I can't remember how long ago this was, 4 years or something, but i still remember it very well and it will always stand out as one of the most memorable performances on AI.
God damn this is still crazy to this day!!!!
ONE OF THE BEST PERFORMANCES EVER!!!
Wowwwwwwwwwww! That's very unique.
I love Bon Jovi!
it's sick !!! it always sticks me !!!
really really love and love show ... :)
WOW! I'm a Bon Jovi fan from back in the day & I absolutely LOVED this. I figured the judges would give him grief because it was so different but I'm glad they complimented him. WAY TO GO BLAKE! U ROCK!
Absolutely amazing! I love Blake's style - he really pulled off a great performance. The hair is awesome too!
Most original performance ever on this show. First time I've ever hit the rewind button on my TIVO and watched a performance twice. This guy makes this show more than a glorified Karaoke competition. Nice...
Awesome performance!! I love Blake's originality and I will definately buy his cd because we all know even if he doesnt win American Idol he will get a record deal!
LOVED blake!!! him and chris Richardson were my favs! still like them best out of all the seasons!!!
idol has needed someone like this guy for a long time. originality is key, and suuuper entertaining. he kicked the shit out of that song.
i looked forward to watching blake every week. AI doesn't have creative performers like him anymore.
Blake Lewis was the last Idol that I cast a vote for!! I thought this was an amazing performance and I never get tired of watching it!
blake is awesome!!!! he is the only one who stands out from the rest coz hes afraid to tke a risk and it paid off, excellent performance!!!! those who sez bad things to him....bless u! its human nature i guess. u cant please everbody. " THEY SOMETIMES SAY BAD THINGS TO SOMEBODY JUST TO MAKE THEM FEEL GREAT!!!" if that makes them happy then go ahead....its free!!! BLAKE IS GREAT!!!!
I am so gald I watched this last night. That is the most original Idol performance I have ever seen. He is now my favorite!
I'm another old time rock'n'roll guy (BonJovi fan in the '80s of course) and when he started I thought 'no Blake don't do that'. When he was done I was wishing it wasn't over. Absolutely loved it.
wow... perfect... and it take me groovy...
speechless that performance is to powerfull.. great and i like it and love this version
He put his own style in the song and made it better. I absolutely liked him and wanted him to win. Sadly he didn't will but at least he got his name out there.
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That too
But lewis is too unique unique and gifted not to be mainstream
The timing was perfect! Blake is just so...WOW!
that was an awesome performance by blake lewis. its definately one that will be rememberd for a long time. really well done. Just like when Chris Daughtry performed Hemmorhage, an excellent show rememeberd by many. Well done Jake!
How AWESOME was that!!! He totally made me a fan!
Blake is totally cute.
I love how he combines beatboxing with singing, his amazing originality, and his guts.
Loving it.
brilliant perfomance!! his talent is beyond amazing!!
I am glad I was around for this guy to perform his renditions. He seems to be among the few 00s alumni that still are putting out records here and there.
I cannot stop watching either. This is so amazing!!!! I love him
I really really wanted you to win man
you are awesome!
Gotta love Blakeboxin'
I love it!! those people who hated the version know nothing about singing competitions... it's his version of the song and I commend his bravery in taking the risk to make it his own! and he nailed it! That's what makes a great artist!
this was the best performance ive ever seen....fantastic
Love Blake and he did a good job on this song..it gave me goosebumps
The most original and the BEST preformance in all the seasons of Idol. I love Blake!
Blake is just really good. He is a winner. Keep doing your thing Blake.
This same performance is all over youtube and it was just performed in less than 24 hours ago. GREAT job, GO BLAKE!!!!!!!!!
brilliant!!!! love this song as bon jovi, love it double as much as blake!! fabulous!
Nothing can touch the original but this is an awesome version and keeps me coming back, months later, just to watch.
I get chills everytime I watch this.
I saw him in concert. It was AMAZING! he's a great live performer
It doesn't matter if he wins or not he will get a recording contract. I loved this!!
He did so good. He really knows how to preform. I would never say better than the original but this was good. I love Bon Jovi!!
One of the best performances on Idol, ever. that should be playing on the radio.
was that the coolest American Idol performance ever or what?! that was AMAZING!!!
^blake is definitely one of the must watch. He's absolutely in it to win it.
Dude, this is badass. I wish there were more unique people auditioning these days.
I love this video I watch it all the time
Wow, I love the part where Blake beaxboxes and the drummer plays the solo. The drummer rocked, the band rocked, and Blake rocked!
Say what you want about Simon, but this quote from him at 4:04 is spot-on: "Half the audience will hate it, and half the audience will love it...and that was exactly what you needed to do."
Words to live by.
(Oh, and a great version of the song, too.)
this was awesome !
love it, go blake & jordin
I'm from the UK but i watch American Idol and Blake was my fave by far!
if a performance is sooo good i can remember it two years later u know the artist is incredibkle
Yea, usually I'm not an American Idol fan but I had to see this video again. Awesome. Blake has my vote.
great version. you can't fail when you don't mess with the chorus--it has that undeniable crazy hook.
Simon was dead wrong about "half the audiece" hating it. I'd like to see a poll. I bet fewer than 10% hated it.
enjoyed it. he brought energy and fun to the program.
AMAZING! The best performance on Idol EVER! Go Blake!
that was brilliant, absolutely astonishing!
I LOVE THIS SONG!!! He sang it really well!! Also, the soda part in the beginning was sooooo cool and it sounded real. Blake Lewis is really talented!
this performance totally kicked ass!!!
awesome!!!
I get to meet him!
One of my favorite performances ever!!
I LOVE Blake Lewis!!!!!!!
OMG I wish he wouldve won when her was on American Idol a couple years back
omg, u luv him and his singing and his hair!!!!!!!
Wow! I was waiting for him to beatbox again and what a song :) Love him!
Bon Jovi fades completely into the background with this song. Blake owned this!
It don't get no better than this!!
BLAKE LEWIS SHOULD HAVE WON!!!!!!!!!
This was definitely his best performance! It was so original and it literally blew me away! While we were watching this, my husband said that this was awesome! I know he is going to excel in the music industry with this kind of unique style...
Blake is absolutely amazing. That was a hot performancee :)
He seems so comfortable singing this song. He's simply brilliant!
I wish i could buy Blakes CD right now!! That was amazing.
TOTALLY the MOST original AI performance ever - loved it!
he is awesome, i would so go to one of his shows, he better get a record deal after this, even if he doesn't win, he puts so much work and energy into his performances, he's just the bomb!!
omg that was the BEST preformance EVERRR on american idol!!!! go blake!!! WOOHOO
This put a smile on my face today!
Very kickin' version of what I think is a classic rock song! Blake's creativity and willingness to risk it a little will most certainly pay dividends for him in his soon to be music career! He's really forcing me to re-think who my fave to win(Jordin Sparks) should be. He's really pulling out all the stops to take the win! All I can say is...Go Blake!
That was hot baby, that was hot! Go Blake!! Hope that he makes the finals!
this was my favorite performance from Blake this season. you go dude. I don't know if he'll actually win but I know he'll definitely be releasing cds , regardless.
That was friggin AWESOME, I hope he records it
That was pretty HAWT! I looooveeee blake..!
Brought smiles to faces seeing something this original, new & different on Idol. Certainly a brave move, but I think that it paid off. Reports that Bon Jovi hated it are rubbish ... he described it "Risky", given it's a classic that some people (prior to listening) may not want to see messed with. Given some production work could be a big club hit, too. Never be a touch on the original, but wouldn't expected it. Each week I am gaining confidence that Blake's going to win.
One of my favorites ever. Just... WOW!
tedddyyyy killlttttttt that on them drumssss and Blake omg omg omg
you have no idea how happy I have been that Blake changed Bon Jovi..
Also ,I like Blake looking like a good boy next door.
yeah! there's never been anyone more original than him in the HISTORY OF THE WORLD!!! HE IS A GOD AMONGST MEN!
whether blake wins or not, this is probably my fave idol performance ever. he should put this on his album.
no way...he went out on a limb and retooled the song and did it with amazing taste. I feel he (while not making it more preferable over the original version) updated it and grabbed the attention of those who really didn't or haven't listened to Bon Jovi
man this was awesome!
That was amazing!! I think Simon was right people are going to be 50/50 on it.
Dawn nice Dawg u gave me chills to the bone :) Go Blake
This was amazing!!
I LOVE THIS!!!!! HE ROCKS!!!