Melinda is one of the best vocalist in American Idol history. David Cook in my opinion is the most complete male winner. Angie Miller has best original song..... Chris Daughtry, Jennifer Hudson, and Hayley Reinhart winners without crown and such a strong voice Carrie and Kelly will forever be the queens!
OMFG! I am SOOO glad we have the same opinion of #1 (Bridge Over Troubled Waters performed by Clay Aiken). No other performance could compare to that :D
Adam Lambert A Change is Gonna Come #1 for me. Incredible vocal range, breath control and full head voice power! Many great talents on this list, more than any other talent reality show. He was the most diverse and exciting. Mad World was exquisite too.
There were a lot of good performances through the years and everyone has the right to their opinion. Everyone should respect each other's opinion. It would solve a lot of problems in the world.
I hate reading the comments that say the list sucks because of one song not being here. This is an opinion of this persons favorites, and I thank you for making this
I like Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Clay Aiken, Fantasia, Adam Lambert, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, David Cook and David Archuleta. Let's just thank AI for giving us this kind of entertainment. Let's respect each other's opinion.
Candice Glover's "Love Song" is my favorite performance in the history of Idol!!! Still gives me chills when she emphasizes that note with her fingers pulling apart..... AMAZING!!
Clay Aiken's "Bridge" certainly is one of the top songs ever on any talent show. It is a tough call. Joshua Ledet, Adam Lambert, Crystal Bowersox,Fantasia,Jennifer Hudson,Haley Reinhart and several more should be in the top 3
Adam Lambert!! I mean Simon said it himself he was one of the best contestants to step an idol stage, bravest contestant they've had, & the only person Simon did a standing ovation for!!!
So many of you complaining that Jessica Sanchez should have been higher or more often on this list. Honestly, she's good and everything, but if you compare her to some of the other girls who DID make the list, it's no contest. And Haley definitely deserves to be up there. It seems to be the general consensus that Haley is probably the most underrated Idol contestant ever. I don't know how she wasn't more popular. She really is quite a talent. Thanks for this list. I think it's pretty well thought out and spot on.
You are so right. I don't know why but Haley was always underrated but she is such an immense talent and one of the few whole packages. Her popularity has been growing as people hear her voice and see what an incredible performer up this beauty is. Yes she has it all. Beauty, brains, great voice, fabulous personality and one of the nicest persons you could ever meet. Her star has been rising upward steadily and she will be touring this February in Europe
You cannot have a top idol performances list without James Durbin's rendition of "Uprising", Siobhan Magnus's rendition of "Paint it Black", Caleb Johnson's rendition of "Dream On", Carly Smithson's rendition of "Blackbird", and Angie Miller's Rendition of "Bring Me to Life".
Although since this was made in 2013 I'll forgive not including Miller. BUT WHERE THE HELL IS DURBIN'S UPRISING!? None of Slapped Ham Scotty's or Tone Deaf Hollie's performances should be on this list. And Aiken does not deserve the #1 spot, or even anywhere in the top ten. That belongs to either Kelly Clarkson or Adam Lambert. Period.
From the late seasons: Elise Testone "Whole Lotta Love" Jessica Sanchez "And I am Telling You" I would trade Phillip Phillips "Home" for "Volcano" ...... Candice Glover "I Who HAve Nothing" Kree Harrison "‘Up to the Mountain" .......... Jena Irene " I Can't Help Falling in love" Jessica Meuse "Blue Eyed Lie" ..... Clark Beckham "Sunday Morning" "Superstition" "Every Breath You Take" "Georgia On My Mind" ........ La'Porsha Renae "Diamonds" "Halo" "Elastic Heart"
Because the most talented person almost never wins these shows. There are occasional times where the best person actually wins (Kelly, Candice, Carrie and more) but these shows are just popularity contests...
Even though this is a very good list I must say that not having a single performance from Casey Abrams and only one from Joshua Ledet is simply a mistake!
Nice List, thanks for the memories. lots of great performances. Haley's I who have nothing is still #1. Adam's Mad World #2 and David Cook's Hello (very cool) was 3rd.
Joshua Ledet should be at the top of the list hes the only artist in Idolhistory that ever got 18 Standing O's, and had great performances every week, hes the best Idol period, there will never ever be anotheridol that can touch him he left his mark on that show #1
I have to agree. I thought he was going to win it. I knew it was between him and Phillip. My brother called Phillip from his 2nd performance and I was like, SHESH HES GOOD BUT NOTHING LIKE JOSHUA!
Not Joshua, no. That was all scripted by the producers. he had a couple good performances, but the rest of the fake judge response was trying to sway the votes.
abeeftec In top 24, I have it on written record saying "Jessica Sanchez will win, unless another guitar boy makes it to top 10 and gets the teenage girl vote". Bingo.
I actually like your choice of #1 favorite performance in this countdown, Clay Aiken with that golden voice and an unbelievable rendition of the Simon & Garfunkel song!
Ill be shocked if Haley Reinhart performances wont be included here.. She has 3 entries.. Im so happy. Her version of Bennie and the Jets deserves to be at the number one spot !
Candice Glover singing Love Song is by far the best. she leaves the setting of a competition and exists in the music, owns it, more than any other performance on here. everyone else is still in the space of "trying" to nail it
Kelly Clarkson- Stuff Like That There Skylar Laine - Stay With Me Johua Ledet - When A Man Loves A Woman Kendra Chantelle - Georgia On My Mind Siobhan Magnus - Paint It Black Jordyn Sparks - I Who Have Nothing Elise Testone - Whole Lotta Love & Vienna Jessica Sanchez - And I’m Telling You Mandasia - I Don’t Want To Hurt Anymore Kriss Allen - Heartless Phillip Phillips - Volcano Kree Harrison - Crying Jason Castro - Hallelujah Allison Iraheta - Cry Baby Melinda Doolittle - I’m A Woman Lakisha - This Aint A Lovesong Haley Reinhart - What is And What Should Never Be
GREAT list Though I would've included: David Cook: Always Be My Baby (probably #1) Lee Dwyze: The Boxer Brooke White: I Am I Said and Let it Be Allison Iraheta: Alone Andrew Garcia: Straight Up
One of my favorites was Latoya London singing "Don't Rain on My Parade" Candace Glover song was "You've Changed". Adam Lambert "Tracks of My Tears". Bo Bice "In a Dream" unforgettable. .
This is (MY) top 10 men and top 10 women all time on American Idol. I'm very interested in seeing other people's top 10 men and women's list... 1. Joshua Ledet 2. Adam Lambert 3. Clay Aiken 4. David Cook 5. Elliot Yamin 6. David Cook 7. Chris Daughtry 8. Jacob Lusk 9. Rueben Studdard 10. David Archuleta 1. Jennifer Hudson 2. Kelly Clarkson 3. Fantasia 4. Carrie Underwood 5. Melinda Dolittle 6. Latoya London 7. Jordan Sparks 8. Candice Glover 9. Jessica Sanchez 10. Haley Reinhart
A lot of memorable performances on this list. But I'm shocked that only one Joshua Ledet performance made this list. When A Man Loves a Woman and You Pulled Me Through easily deserve a top 10 spot. All of his other performances were amazing but aside from the one already on here, these 2 were off the charts! And I don't know anyone on the show has removed their jacket as smooth as he did. And his chest voice range is RIDICULOUS!
You forgot Jason Castro s " haleluja " and/ or " over the rainbow",Kimberly locke and Allison Iraheta s " i cant make you love me " , " cry baby" ( allison iraheta) " over the rainbow"( Kimberly Locke , Tamyra gray);Anthony Fedorovs " I surrender"; Latoya London s " somewhere" ;Joshua Ledet( ready for love); Candice glover s " I who have nothing"; Justin Guarinis "unchained melody" ;nadia turner" you dont have to say you love me" and Michael johns " dream on", etc, etc..and there was a guy with a very good voice but didnt go far: Will Makar ...
Lmao Jason Castro sucked, one of the most undeserving people to ever make it to the final four. That season was full of so much great talent that he somehow outlasted (Michael, Carly, Amanda, Brooke, Chikezie). He and Kristy were the only two duds in that otherwise pretty stellar top 12 that season.
I think your #5 Candice Glover's Lovesong is my number 1. Bo Bice's performance of For the Love of Money as #2. David Cook's Billie Jean as #3. Those are my top 3 picks. :-)
Happy to see Clay Aiken to be in the top list. Glad that Elliot Yamin's on the list as well. My favourite american idol, Jennifer Hudson, is the powerhouse! :D At the very least, I was hoping to see "And I am telling you" performed by Jessica Sanchez. I might also be biased, but my favourite performance is her tribute to the late Whitney Houston "I will always love you". :P
I think Joshua Ledet gets shafted on this list. His performance of "When a Man Loves a Woman" is, in my humble opinion, the greatest performance in the history of idol, followed by Adam's "Mad World" and Haley's "House of the Rising Sun".
+Will Thompson To me, the very very best is a short list, including "To Love Somebody" (Joshua Ledet), "If I can't Have You (Adam Lambert), and maybe not far behind was the top 24 performance of "The Prayer" (Jessica Sanchez, or Melinda Doolittle's "My Funny Valentine. Honestly, I really don't get the appeal of some of these singers. Kelly Clarkson was phenomenal. (And pretty hot back then!). Carrie Underwood...Phenomenal. I must say Jacob Lusk's "God Save the Child" was shockingly awesome when I first heard it. I think Pia Toscano was fantastic. But some of these singers just don't do it for me. Fantasia is *ok* (I can't get past the thin nasaly tone of her voice). Jennifer Hudson is just ok for me. I just see Joshua Ledet and Adam Lambert being in their own class in terms of overall ability to deliver a song with meaning, emotion, and flawless execution. Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jessica Sanchez, Melinda Doolittle, and a couple others were truly great singers. Clay Aiken #1? Seriously? This is a very disappointing list lol.
It's funny, I remember all these moments and I loved them all...maybe not in the same order but definitely all great idol moments. Thank you for capturing all my idol moments! Great job!
Some classics on the list, although I can't really support Haley placed that often and highly. Other favorites of mine: David Cook - Always be my Baby Phillip Phillips - We've Got Tonight Candace Glover - When I Was Your Man Casey James - Jealous Man Kris Allen - Man in the Mirror Lauren Alaina - Anyway Danny Gokey - Jesus Take The Wheel Jordin Sparks - I Who Have Nothing Adam Lambert - Tracks of My Tears
I know most will not agree with me, or at least the order. But these are my picks and I'm sticking to them! Top 10 All time American Idol Male vocal performances 1. Joshua Ledet (A man’s world) 2. Adam Lambert (Mad word) 3. Clay Aiken (Unchained Melody) 4. David Cook (Billy Jean) 5. Chris Daughtry (I walk the line) 6. Elliot Yamin (If you really love me) 7. Jacob Lusk (God bless the child) 8. Chris Allen (Ain’t no sunshine when he’s gone) 9. Trent Harmond (Chandelier) 10. Vincent Powell (Cause I love You) Top 10 All time American Idol female vocal performances: 1. Jena Irene (Decode) 2. Candice Glover (Lovesong) 3. Melinda Dolittle (My funny Valentine) 4. Haley Reinhart (House of the rising sun) 5. Jordan Sparks (I who have nothing) 6. Kelly Clarkson (Natural Woman) 7. Crystal Bowersox (Come Together) 8. LaPorche Rene (Diamonds) 9. Latoya London (Ooh baby, baby) 10. Fantasia (Summertime)
Nice video! Haley Rhinehart was never one of my favorites but you did include her best performances IMO. I agree 100% with #1, though--I remember watching it that night on TV and being blown away by the last note. I thought it had sealed a win for him, honestly (not that I had a problem with Ruben). Now I want to watch all the full performances of these songs :)
Finally! Someone who has the same opinion as me. Now, Haley really has a nice voice and I like her growling, but I thought that Clay really should be #1. We all have our opinions and the person who made this video is their's. He/She is just showing us THEIR top 50 performances that THEY thought was great.
Honnor Mentions to: Kelly Clarkson - Natural Woman Adam Lambert - Tracks of My Tears Candice Glover - Dont Make Me Over Kree Harrison - Here Comes Goodbye Jacob Lusk - You're All I Need To Get By Pia Toscano - All By Myself Jessica Sanchez - And I am Telling You Amber Holcomb - What Are You Gonna Do Jacob Lusk - House Is Not a Home Casey Abrams - Natural Boy Kris Allen - Heartless Danny Gokey - Come Rain or Come Shine Alison Iraheta - I Cant Make You Love Me Lakisha Jones - And I Am Telling You
Joshua Ledet is the best of the best that should be the number one hit Candice is the best when she sang Somewhere and Love Song the best 2 songs she sang amazing and Jacob God Bless The Child was the best song of the history of American Idol amazing Job
Interesting list! In a number of cases, I agreed with the artist but preferred a different song, or alternatively the same song by a different contestant. So, I would say I prefer Hallelujah by Jason Castro, I Who Have Nothing by Jordin Sparks, and House of the Rising Sun by Siobhan Magnus. And I'd pick Hello for David Cook, People Get Ready for Crystal Bowersox, and I'm Telling You for Jennifer Hudson.
+Jeff Wagers I rewatched her performances and they aren't nearly as impressive as I remember them being. Jennifer and Fantasia have endured for a reason.
#1 on this list was like #40 but this was an impossible task. So many great performances. Kudos for trying. It reminded of some great performances. Thanks
While many people have different tastes in music, different preferences which therefore change their preference on who is "best," understand that #1 in this video definitely is #1. This would be based on how perfectly controlled the voice is, how perfectly executed the performance was, the pitch tone and flawless in use of vocal range. Hard to tell now because music has changed, but higher notes are not always better.
Well, this was not in proper order, but good to hear them all. J. Ledet is by far the only performance I listen to every month. You pulled me through - J. Ledet, Are you ready for love, J. Ledet, and more and more J. Ledet...Even that C Glover Always love you could have been number 1.
Enjoyed this -- one thing to remember too is that Season 1 & 2, the performers sang with a backing track -- and very little special stage affects and lighting. Things got more dramatic and more visual as the next seasons of Idol progressed. Wish more of Clay Aiken's Solitaire had been shown -- it was so special, too. Neil Sedaka said he had lost his song to Clay. I agree. Bridge Over Trouble Water was amazing -- 2003 -- a huge "water cooler" moment.
Melinda is one of the best vocalist in American Idol history.
David Cook in my opinion is the most complete male winner.
Angie Miller has best original song.....
Chris Daughtry, Jennifer Hudson, and Hayley Reinhart winners without crown and such a strong voice
Carrie and Kelly will forever be the queens!
@DrewGoldKing you realize how they aren't even on here
In my opinion phillip has the best original
You forgot about fantasia
OMFG! I am SOOO glad we have the same opinion of #1 (Bridge Over Troubled Waters performed by Clay Aiken). No other performance could compare to that :D
Clay Aiken by far the best vocalist I ever heard on Idol! Every week he excellent and then sold millions of albums and singles in the process.
Adam Lambert A Change is Gonna Come #1 for me. Incredible vocal range, breath control and full head voice power! Many great talents on this list, more than any other talent reality show. He was the most diverse and exciting. Mad World was exquisite too.
There were a lot of good performances through the years and everyone has the right to their opinion. Everyone should respect each other's opinion. It would solve a lot of problems in the world.
I hate reading the comments that say the list sucks because of one song not being here. This is an opinion of this persons favorites, and I thank you for making this
U Dont Like This List..... Obviously This Is Opinion.... But Clay Was NOT Ur Best Performance EVER On American Idol.... Honestly...
I like Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Clay Aiken, Fantasia, Adam Lambert, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, David Cook and David Archuleta. Let's just thank AI for giving us this kind of entertainment. Let's respect each other's opinion.
Loved seeing Elliott Yamin on this list.
Candice Glover's "Love Song" is my favorite performance in the history of Idol!!! Still gives me chills when she emphasizes that note with her fingers pulling apart..... AMAZING!!
Yay! Clay Aiken is #1! Right where he should be. Solitare and Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me should have been much higher on the list.
I mean Joshua Ledet's It's A Man's Man's World was maybe the greatest performance on any talent competition so...
Jessica Sanchez' and i am telling you should have been on the list if not no.1
Clay Aiken's "Bridge" certainly is one of the top songs ever on any talent show. It is a tough call. Joshua Ledet, Adam Lambert, Crystal Bowersox,Fantasia,Jennifer Hudson,Haley Reinhart and several more should be in the top 3
Adam Lambert!! I mean Simon said it himself he was one of the best contestants to step an idol stage, bravest contestant they've had, & the only person Simon did a standing ovation for!!!
I agree. His entire season was basically "American Idol with Special Guest Adam Lambert." All of his performances should be on the list.
+ddmaul totally agree!
Can you people stop bitching about "what SHOULD be #1" and just enjoy this amazing talent?
So many of you complaining that Jessica Sanchez should have been higher or more often on this list. Honestly, she's good and everything, but if you compare her to some of the other girls who DID make the list, it's no contest. And Haley definitely deserves to be up there. It seems to be the general consensus that Haley is probably the most underrated Idol contestant ever. I don't know how she wasn't more popular. She really is quite a talent. Thanks for this list. I think it's pretty well thought out and spot on.
You are so right. I don't know why but Haley was always underrated but she is such an immense talent and one of the few whole packages. Her popularity has been growing as people hear her voice and see what an incredible performer up this beauty is. Yes she has it all. Beauty, brains, great voice, fabulous personality and one of the nicest persons you could ever meet. Her star has been rising upward steadily and she will be touring this February in Europe
My Top 5
Male:
5. David Archuleta
4. Ruben Studdard
3. David Cook
2. Clay Aiken
1. Adam Lambert
Female
5. Candice Glover
4. Jordin Sparks
3. Carrie Underwood
2. Jessica Sanchez
1. Kelly Clarkson
Joshua Ledet Will Always Be #1 In My Book Until Another Idol Comes Along And Blows Me away Better Than He Did Which I Doubt That Will Ever Happen!!
You cannot have a top idol performances list without James Durbin's rendition of "Uprising", Siobhan Magnus's rendition of "Paint it Black", Caleb Johnson's rendition of "Dream On", Carly Smithson's rendition of "Blackbird", and Angie Miller's Rendition of "Bring Me to Life".
Although since this was made in 2013 I'll forgive not including Miller.
BUT WHERE THE HELL IS DURBIN'S UPRISING!?
None of Slapped Ham Scotty's or Tone Deaf Hollie's performances should be on this list.
And Aiken does not deserve the #1 spot, or even anywhere in the top ten. That belongs to either Kelly Clarkson or Adam Lambert. Period.
Colton Dixon - Piano Man, Kris Allen - Heartless, David Cook - Always Be My Baby
Make - Your - Own - Video
Angie Miller's "Who You Are" is the best performance ever. The feeling, the emotion, the voice, the performance. AMAZING!
Colton Dixon- "Piano Man" from season 11, i really think it deserves a spot in the Top 50
ITS JESSICA SANCHEZ..... SHES SO VERY VERY VERY GOOOD...
From the late seasons:
Elise Testone "Whole Lotta Love"
Jessica Sanchez "And I am Telling You"
I would trade Phillip Phillips "Home" for "Volcano"
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Candice Glover "I Who HAve Nothing"
Kree Harrison "‘Up to the Mountain"
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Jena Irene " I Can't Help Falling in love"
Jessica Meuse "Blue Eyed Lie"
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Clark Beckham "Sunday Morning" "Superstition" "Every Breath You Take" "Georgia On My Mind"
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La'Porsha Renae "Diamonds" "Halo" "Elastic Heart"
But I DO Agree with Clay being number 1...Bridge over troubled water was EPIC...should've won him AI over Ruben....
Only 1 from Jessica Sanchez?!? Are you kidding me?!? at least 4 of her performances deserve in at least top 20...
#1 YAS. To this day, I'm still in awe that performance didn't seal the win for Clay.
Because the most talented person almost never wins these shows. There are occasional times where the best person actually wins (Kelly, Candice, Carrie and more) but these shows are just popularity contests...
Totally agree.
Angie Miller - You Set Me Free :D
Some are good. BUT Adam should have had more songs on this list. He was and still is amazing.😌💜💓💕💓💜💜💕💓
Deborah Torres yea best contestant ever
@@footballminds3706 Absolutely
Even though this is a very good list I must say that not having a single performance from Casey Abrams and only one from Joshua Ledet is simply a mistake!
Clay big Voice!!!!!!!!!
Nice List, thanks for the memories. lots of great performances. Haley's I who have nothing is still #1. Adam's Mad World #2 and David Cook's Hello (very cool) was 3rd.
Joshua Ledet should be at the top of the list hes the only artist in Idolhistory that ever got 18 Standing O's, and had great performances every week, hes the best Idol period, there will never ever be anotheridol that can touch him he left his mark on that show #1
I have to agree. I thought he was going to win it. I knew it was between him and Phillip.
My brother called Phillip from his 2nd performance and I was like, SHESH HES GOOD BUT NOTHING LIKE JOSHUA!
Not Joshua, no. That was all scripted by the producers. he had a couple good performances, but the rest of the fake judge response was trying to sway the votes.
abeeftec
In top 24, I have it on written record saying "Jessica Sanchez will win, unless another guitar boy makes it to top 10 and gets the teenage girl vote". Bingo.
b3fiend Joshua was the best of that year. period. The judges weren't trying to sway votes. Joshua never had a bad performance.
I couldn't have said it better. He is not only the best Idol ever, but I dare say in the top 5 of male singers in HISTORY! No joke!
I actually like your choice of #1 favorite performance in this countdown, Clay Aiken with that golden voice and an unbelievable rendition of the Simon & Garfunkel song!
Catherine McPhee's "Over the Rainbow" is one of my all time favorite performances. Outstanding.
Joshua ledet! The best of all seasons!!!! Then David Archuleta, Candice Glover, Fantasía , etc.
Ill be shocked if Haley Reinhart performances wont be included here.. She has 3 entries.. Im so happy. Her version of Bennie and the Jets deserves to be at the number one spot !
Fantasia Summertime the best ever forever! Joshua Leddet should be in Top 3. Latoya London'All By Myself, Candice"s I Who Have Nothing
Candice Glover singing Love Song is by far the best. she leaves the setting of a competition and exists in the music, owns it, more than any other performance on here. everyone else is still in the space of "trying" to nail it
+theblueangel28 barring that demonic sound in the mic, yes
Kelly Clarkson- Stuff Like That There Skylar Laine - Stay With Me Johua Ledet - When A Man Loves A Woman Kendra Chantelle - Georgia On My Mind Siobhan Magnus - Paint It Black Jordyn Sparks - I Who Have Nothing Elise Testone - Whole Lotta Love & Vienna Jessica Sanchez - And I’m Telling You Mandasia - I Don’t Want To Hurt Anymore Kriss Allen - Heartless Phillip Phillips - Volcano Kree Harrison - Crying Jason Castro - Hallelujah Allison Iraheta - Cry Baby Melinda Doolittle - I’m A Woman Lakisha - This Aint A Lovesong Haley Reinhart - What is And What Should Never Be
I like a lot of these. Thought Phillip singing Volcano should have been on the top 10.
Adam Lambert, Phillip Phillips and Lee.D 😍😍
Randy said Joshua's performance of mans world was the best ever on the show…
Oh my stars ... Joshua Ledet is incredible!
GREAT list
Though I would've included:
David Cook: Always Be My Baby (probably #1)
Lee Dwyze: The Boxer
Brooke White: I Am I Said and Let it Be
Allison Iraheta: Alone
Andrew Garcia: Straight Up
This brought back some great memories. Thank you.
One of my favorites was Latoya London singing "Don't Rain on My Parade" Candace Glover song was "You've Changed". Adam Lambert "Tracks of My Tears". Bo Bice "In a Dream" unforgettable. .
Don't rain on my parade is one of my favorite performances as well. Latoya London was shafted.
Joshua Ledet is The Greatest 'American Idol' Singer Of All Times!
i agree nobody in that list was better than him imo!!
I disagree. His definitely one of the best but not the greatest. ADAM is the greatest.
This is (MY) top 10 men and top 10 women all time on American Idol. I'm very interested in seeing other people's top 10 men and women's list...
1. Joshua Ledet
2. Adam Lambert
3. Clay Aiken
4. David Cook
5. Elliot Yamin
6. David Cook
7. Chris Daughtry
8. Jacob Lusk
9. Rueben Studdard
10. David Archuleta
1. Jennifer Hudson
2. Kelly Clarkson
3. Fantasia
4. Carrie Underwood
5. Melinda Dolittle
6. Latoya London
7. Jordan Sparks
8. Candice Glover
9. Jessica Sanchez
10. Haley Reinhart
Angie miller!!! She's amazing!
A lot of memorable performances on this list. But I'm shocked that only one Joshua Ledet performance made this list. When A Man Loves a Woman and You Pulled Me Through easily deserve a top 10 spot. All of his other performances were amazing but aside from the one already on here, these 2 were off the charts! And I don't know anyone on the show has removed their jacket as smooth as he did. And his chest voice range is RIDICULOUS!
You forgot Jason Castro s " haleluja " and/ or " over the rainbow",Kimberly locke and Allison Iraheta s " i cant make you love me " , " cry baby" ( allison iraheta) " over the rainbow"( Kimberly Locke , Tamyra gray);Anthony Fedorovs " I surrender"; Latoya London s " somewhere" ;Joshua Ledet( ready for love); Candice glover s " I who have nothing"; Justin Guarinis "unchained melody" ;nadia turner" you dont have to say you love me" and Michael johns " dream on", etc, etc..and there was a guy with a very good voice but didnt go far: Will Makar ...
That's closer to my list....thanks for sharing 😀
It's her opinion
Lmao Jason Castro sucked, one of the most undeserving people to ever make it to the final four. That season was full of so much great talent that he somehow outlasted (Michael, Carly, Amanda, Brooke, Chikezie). He and Kristy were the only two duds in that otherwise pretty stellar top 12 that season.
I think your #5 Candice Glover's Lovesong is my number 1. Bo Bice's performance of For the Love of Money as #2. David Cook's Billie Jean as #3. Those are my top 3 picks. :-)
+Tina A Forgot Caleb Johnson's Skyfall. ;-) #4 I guess....LOL
Good list! In my opinion, in the history of American Idol, David Cook is by far the most complete singer and for me, he is the best!
Haley was my favorite of all the seaons im a huge fan my opinion she shouldve won she deserves to be on this list!
Candice glover, joshua ledet and jessica sanchez are people who are in idol history for best idol have ever seen EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And I Am telling you by Jessica Sanchez??? i think it deserves to be included ;)
really love it, clay aiken is the best #1 love u clay aiken
Adam Lambert A Change is Gonna Come #1 for me too.
RIP Michael Johns
Happy to see Clay Aiken to be in the top list. Glad that Elliot Yamin's on the list as well. My favourite american idol, Jennifer Hudson, is the powerhouse! :D
At the very least, I was hoping to see "And I am telling you" performed by Jessica Sanchez. I might also be biased, but my favourite performance is her tribute to the late Whitney Houston "I will always love you". :P
I agree with all of them!!!! They were memorable performances, I do admit some were missing. Colton Dixon and Lakisha Jones are missing there.
i enjoyed the recap - forgot about some -a lot of young talent-thank you!
I think Joshua Ledet gets shafted on this list. His performance of "When a Man Loves a Woman" is, in my humble opinion, the greatest performance in the history of idol, followed by Adam's "Mad World" and Haley's "House of the Rising Sun".
***** so true
+Will Thompson what about its a mans world? thats my #1 for josh, followed by when a man
+Will Thompson To me, the very very best is a short list, including "To Love Somebody" (Joshua Ledet), "If I can't Have You (Adam Lambert), and maybe not far behind was the top 24 performance of "The Prayer" (Jessica Sanchez, or Melinda Doolittle's "My Funny Valentine. Honestly, I really don't get the appeal of some of these singers. Kelly Clarkson was phenomenal. (And pretty hot back then!). Carrie Underwood...Phenomenal. I must say Jacob Lusk's "God Save the Child" was shockingly awesome when I first heard it. I think Pia Toscano was fantastic. But some of these singers just don't do it for me. Fantasia is *ok* (I can't get past the thin nasaly tone of her voice). Jennifer Hudson is just ok for me. I just see Joshua Ledet and Adam Lambert being in their own class in terms of overall ability to deliver a song with meaning, emotion, and flawless execution. Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jessica Sanchez, Melinda Doolittle, and a couple others were truly great singers. Clay Aiken #1? Seriously? This is a very disappointing list lol.
OMG I forgot about Kree Harrison! She was really good
You are missing Always be my baby- David Cook and Heartless-Kris Allen
It's funny, I remember all these moments and I loved them all...maybe not in the same order but definitely all great idol moments. Thank you for capturing all my idol moments! Great job!
Hallelujah and Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Jason Castro were also amazing AI performances.
Joshua ledet Jesus
Joshua Ledet should be #1 hands down, greatest singer in the history of the show.
Some classics on the list, although I can't really support Haley placed that often and highly. Other favorites of mine:
David Cook - Always be my Baby
Phillip Phillips - We've Got Tonight
Candace Glover - When I Was Your Man
Casey James - Jealous Man
Kris Allen - Man in the Mirror
Lauren Alaina - Anyway
Danny Gokey - Jesus Take The Wheel
Jordin Sparks - I Who Have Nothing
Adam Lambert - Tracks of My Tears
Forgot Skylar Laine - Didn't You Know How Much I Loved You
And one probably no one remembers...Kady Malloy - Groovy Kind of Love
a lot of these people should really be stars
clay ftw!!!! hes just flawless!!!
OMG! I totally guessed your top 3 and when they started playing I was yelling "YES IM A GENIUS!" lol good list!
I know most will not agree with me, or at least the order. But these are my picks and I'm sticking to them!
Top 10 All time American Idol Male vocal performances
1. Joshua Ledet (A man’s world)
2. Adam Lambert (Mad word)
3. Clay Aiken (Unchained Melody)
4. David Cook (Billy Jean)
5. Chris Daughtry (I walk the line)
6. Elliot Yamin (If you really love me)
7. Jacob Lusk (God bless the child)
8. Chris Allen (Ain’t no sunshine when he’s gone)
9. Trent Harmond (Chandelier)
10. Vincent Powell (Cause I love You)
Top 10 All time American Idol female vocal performances:
1. Jena Irene (Decode)
2. Candice Glover (Lovesong)
3. Melinda Dolittle (My funny Valentine)
4. Haley Reinhart (House of the rising sun)
5. Jordan Sparks (I who have nothing)
6. Kelly Clarkson (Natural Woman)
7. Crystal Bowersox (Come Together)
8. LaPorche Rene (Diamonds)
9. Latoya London (Ooh baby, baby)
10. Fantasia (Summertime)
Nice video! Haley Rhinehart was never one of my favorites but you did include her best performances IMO. I agree 100% with #1, though--I remember watching it that night on TV and being blown away by the last note. I thought it had sealed a win for him, honestly (not that I had a problem with Ruben). Now I want to watch all the full performances of these songs :)
Yes!! Haley for sure is one of the greatest ever!
Do not agree at all.
More of my personal top favorites: Casey and Haley performing Moanin', Casey Abrams "Georgia On My Mind" and "I Put A Spell on You".
Unbelieveable voices.. God has best you wit great talents now it is upto you how to use it.. Best wishes!!
To much Hailey with all that growling. Clay deserves number 1. His voice is beautiful.
Finally! Someone who has the same opinion as me. Now, Haley really has a nice voice and I like her growling, but I thought that Clay really should be #1. We all have our opinions and the person who made this video is their's. He/She is just showing us THEIR top 50 performances that THEY thought was great.
Siobhan Magnus - Paint if Black. I thought that was pretty memorable.
Clay! Awesomeness!
Honnor Mentions to:
Kelly Clarkson - Natural Woman
Adam Lambert - Tracks of My Tears
Candice Glover - Dont Make Me Over
Kree Harrison - Here Comes Goodbye
Jacob Lusk - You're All I Need To Get By
Pia Toscano - All By Myself
Jessica Sanchez - And I am Telling You
Amber Holcomb - What Are You Gonna Do
Jacob Lusk - House Is Not a Home
Casey Abrams - Natural Boy
Kris Allen - Heartless
Danny Gokey - Come Rain or Come Shine
Alison Iraheta - I Cant Make You Love Me
Lakisha Jones - And I Am Telling You
Joshua Ledet is the best of the best that should be the number one hit Candice is the best when she sang Somewhere and Love Song the best 2 songs she sang amazing and Jacob God Bless The Child was the best song of the history of American Idol amazing Job
Joshua Ledet the Best AM Ever , he was the most one having standing O from the Judges also
Cris Daugherty is awesome
Interesting list! In a number of cases, I agreed with the artist but preferred a different song, or alternatively the same song by a different contestant. So, I would say I prefer Hallelujah by Jason Castro, I Who Have Nothing by Jordin Sparks, and House of the Rising Sun by Siobhan Magnus. And I'd pick Hello for David Cook, People Get Ready for Crystal Bowersox, and I'm Telling You for Jennifer Hudson.
Jennifer Hudson never sang And I Am Telling You during her time on American Idol ...
I so agree with your #1!
Where is Latoya London from Season 3? She was up there with Fantasia and Jennifer Hudson, and could sing!
+Jeff Wagers I rewatched her performances and they aren't nearly as impressive as I remember them being. Jennifer and Fantasia have endured for a reason.
Thought the same thing. Latoya London had some incredible performances.
+Jeff Wagers I was thinking the same thing I
Exactly
#1 on this list was like #40 but this was an impossible task. So many great performances. Kudos for trying. It reminded of some great performances. Thanks
Solid list, one inexcusable omission - allison iraheta.
Btw, my favorite seasons were: 5, 7, 10 and 11 :)
Mad world , Adam Lambert best performance ever in idol .. I have watched every season , that was a memorable moment in the history of idol
While many people have different tastes in music, different preferences which therefore change their preference on who is "best," understand that #1 in this video definitely is #1. This would be based on how perfectly controlled the voice is, how perfectly executed the performance was, the pitch tone and flawless in use of vocal range. Hard to tell now because music has changed, but higher notes are not always better.
And Jacob Lusk, best ever Hollywood performance along with Haley Reinhart!!!
Casey Abrahams!
JOSHUA LEDET
Well, this was not in proper order, but good to hear them all. J. Ledet is by far the only performance I listen to every month. You pulled me through - J. Ledet, Are you ready for love, J. Ledet, and more and more J. Ledet...Even that C Glover Always love you could have been number 1.
David archuleta 😍😍
Still love Phillip Phillips 😍❤️😊
yesss, me too
Everybody knows Joshua Ledet should've won
Joshua Ledet should be # 1...
I totally agree
+Coollavin Joshua Ledet should be number one with "when a man loves a women"
I agree!!
Enjoyed this -- one thing to remember too is that Season 1 & 2, the performers sang with a backing track -- and very little special stage affects and lighting. Things got more dramatic and more visual as the next seasons of Idol progressed. Wish more of Clay Aiken's Solitaire had been shown -- it was so special, too. Neil Sedaka said he had lost his song to Clay. I agree. Bridge Over Trouble Water was amazing -- 2003 -- a huge "water cooler" moment.
It's nice to see such young great artists that we all know now started here!