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Fom
25-10-2008, 06:11 PM
You often hear on X factor or American Idol that the performers need to be versatile, and need to delve into different musical genre's. Well I am a little biased about this and the purpose of this thread is that I want you all to prove me wrong.

In my opinion, I genuinely believe there is no one in the charts as versatile as Kelly Clarkson, and I don't get why so many pop stars aren't versatile when people like Simon Cowell insist they must be! I know I am biased, so this is your oppertunity to prove me wrong, is there anyone out there more versatile? I know Xtina can be quite versatile. Kinda a lot of videos, so I have put titles so you dont have to watch them all. Kinda hard to choose just a few, me being such a fan haha.
Here is my proof:

Big band:
Because of you (Tony Bennett tribute special)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=UDVaQkcHuH4

Stuff like that there (American Idol)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=OAW9TPIV1bA



Country:
Why haven't I heard from you (Reba Tribute)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=TUGqxgXEdaE

Does he love you (Reba Tribute)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1y5oaavZ7kQ




Rock:
Cryin' (Women who rock Special)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=qGgsdm4Pwx8

Since u been gone (VMA's 05)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=zzuIIj0B0w8





Acoustic/Songwriter style:

Shelter (React Now for Hurricane Katrina)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=HUchdiQT1rs

Up to the mountain (Idol gives back)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=UhCnPiEoYw4



Latin (kinda):

Amame (Latin Grammy's)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2TA8KpFwW1c



Ballad:

Because of you (Grammy's '06
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5XgGXdYChLw

Timeless (Kelly's film 'Justin to Kelly')
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=hoMs7XOQP28

and for fun...

A bit of dancing!:
Miss Independant (American Idol)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=OJoymvlaius
(Cant believe simon cowell got her to do that)




Anyone in the charts that is more versatile?

Jack
25-10-2008, 06:34 PM
I disagree about artists being versatile for the sake of being versatile. It's better to specialise in one specific genre than be averagely good at everything.

"Jack of all trades, master of none" :thumbs: