I wanted to hear this song again as sung by Elise! I love the original by Billy Joel. It's actually my favorite of his and I first heard it in the movie '13 Going on 30'. I fell in love with it then, but Elise definitely does the song justice!
Most of the Top 10 had a great night during Billy Joel Week! Colton's Piano Man, Jessica's Everybody Has a dream, Erika's New York State of Mind, Phillip's Moving OUt and of course Elise's Vienna!
Up there with the David Archuleta Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me, Haley Reinhart Bennie and the Jets, and Candice Glover Love Songs of American Idol. I remember choking up at the perfection of the vocals of this performance as a 20-sth, and now at 36, I’m still tearing up.
With all due respect to the great BillyJoel this is the best version of this song I have ever heard. Elise deserved a better fate on the show that season.
Well, perhaps you don't really appreciate Billy Joel if you feel that way. But anyway please acknowledge that RUclips is established for the sharing of ideas and opinions. and If you choose to advertise one of your own I do recommend that you stand by it yourself.
She has talent and chops, but her treatment of this song is so overblown. The growls and arena-ballad treatment of this song do not mesh with the message of the song.
Here I am, picking on a 3 year old comment... but we'll have to agree to disagree. You perceive a certain 'message' of the song, and are certainly entitled to your opinion. But the 'message' I get has more to do with the mechanics of the song structure, and I thought her delivery absolutely rocked it. BJ's original is- and always will be defining, but this was one of my favorite AI performances ever.
Here I am in 2023 and still remembering this performance!
In terms of texture, technique and style, Elise is one of the best I've ever seen. She squeezes everything out of these songs.
The best season of American Idol.
No doubt.
Even in 2014 I'm still watching and love this!
me too! Her voice is one of a kind. I wish america would've kept her longer in the competition. Love this girl!
What about in 2017?
What about in 2024?
The riff at the end is phenomenal
2024 and still feeeeling
One of the sexiest voices to come from that show. Still enjoy the music she is making today.
One of my favorite American Idol performances of all time!!!
2016 and here I am once again.
2015 and still watching this. One of the best!
same
2014 and it's still definitely worthwhile!!!
I wanted to hear this song again as sung by Elise! I love the original by Billy Joel. It's actually my favorite of his and I first heard it in the movie '13 Going on 30'. I fell in love with it then, but Elise definitely does the song justice!
Still watching. Best season. She, Phillip, and the rest made a great Top10.
Still watching this. My fave performance of Elise last AI 2012. She made me know and love this song!
I still listen to this version on my phone to this day. Queen.
Still one of my favorite Live performances ever. And definitely the best Vienna cover ever!
Bring her back on the show!!
So great, one of my favorite covers.
Most of the Top 10 had a great night during Billy Joel Week! Colton's Piano Man, Jessica's Everybody Has a dream, Erika's New York State of Mind, Phillip's Moving OUt and of course Elise's Vienna!
Wow..damn!! Amazing voice
Up there with the David Archuleta Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me, Haley Reinhart Bennie and the Jets, and Candice Glover Love Songs of American Idol. I remember choking up at the perfection of the vocals of this performance as a 20-sth, and now at 36, I’m still tearing up.
With all due respect to the great BillyJoel this is the best version of this song I have ever heard. Elise deserved a better fate on the show that season.
Best singer on the planet!
Last NOte...Amazing I love it
She is amazing!!!
Shes my fave on that season.
I love Elise! My favorite that season.
She used to be my fav in AI
I'm crying listening this song 😢
OMG! She is so good!
Wonderful!!!! Please make more music!!!
i almost forgot to watch this today
Stole my comment haha
Superb
I love Elise Testone eres mundial que linda voz
Waiting for her album !! ( with sweatty palms) she is awesome !
Still obsessed.
So underrated
❤❤❤❤
legendary!:)
hermosa elise
very good :)
I watch this on Dailymotion a lot
She should have won
Ryley tate wilson just brought us here
Wow, I person worthy of watching on AI
Hairs
The lake
sounds like a box of cigarettes
Well, perhaps you don't really appreciate Billy Joel if you feel that way. But anyway please acknowledge that RUclips is established for the sharing of ideas and opinions. and If you choose to advertise one of your own I do recommend that you stand by it yourself.
Daniela sounds like a jealous cuunt.
that's not a very nice word to call a girl.
that sound is what makes it sound amazing imo
first commenntt
Elise **Testosterone**
you are such a hater, get a life!
She has talent and chops, but her treatment of this song is so overblown. The growls and arena-ballad treatment of this song do not mesh with the message of the song.
Here I am, picking on a 3 year old comment... but we'll have to agree to disagree. You perceive a certain 'message' of the song, and are certainly entitled to your opinion. But the 'message' I get has more to do with the mechanics of the song structure, and I thought her delivery absolutely rocked it. BJ's original is- and always will be defining, but this was one of my favorite AI performances ever.