It’s ‘Stuff’ Like This That Makes ‘American Idol’ Relevant

Now that we have survived the five hour marathon of Idol Gives Back can we please just announce Crystal Bowersox as the winner?. PLEEEEAAASE?

As much as each new season pains me, I still have high hopes for the show. How could I ignore the reality show competition that has given us star-making performances? Season 4 treated us to a big-haired Carrie Underwood belting out “Alone” and season 8 gave us Adam Lambert’s haunting rendition of “Mad World”. And let’s not forget the tear-jerking version of “Summertime” provided by Fantasia.

Hell, I loved Idol so much that I was one of the 20 people who went to the theater to watch From Justin to Kelly.

But my ALL time favorite performance is by the OG Idol, Kelly Clarkson during season 1′s “Big Band Night.” Her seamless performance of “Stuff Like that There” makes me smile and is reason enough to keep on watching Idol for years to come no matter what. Because if you blink, you might miss out on something really good.

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