I was watching this with three of my clients in my home salon....by the time she was half way through it....all three of us were in tears! That might be the single best performance on any singing competition ever! Her voice is so rich and full and all three of her ranges are beautiful! She does very little movement with her body when she sings, but she gives you every emotion or feeling with her facial expressions. Katherine is physically beautiful, so she gives you everything from sweet and innocent to warm and sultry. Her tone is pure, controlled and delicious! She's one of my very favorites🥰
@@gregw98 for me, both versions are very beautiful. They are in two completely different settings too, which will give a different feel to each. Katherine was in a competition in front of millions of people and still she emitted an amazing tenderness in her performance. Eva had the freedom to slow it down and emote even more in her setting.
First the hair on the back of my neck stood up. Then I started crying. And I DON'T cry easily. Wow, wow, wow! What a performance. And I'm still crying. I am stunned.
Still can't understand why, after almost 7 years, she didn't win this season of idol. That's the way to sing a song...and im not talking about her voice (is perfect, we dont need to mention it) but her performance and how much feeling she transmits. Omg. Never get tired watching this. This became my favorite version of this song.
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i agree, im really thinking there was some kind of politics or something shady went down, something she did not agree with so they did not make her the winner. We all know the voters dont chose the winner, its all politics.
I could not have said it better. She is just a n incredible talent. I watch this probably twice a week. I of course loved the Judy Garland rendition, but IMHO Katherine may have done it better. WOW, just freaking WOW!
Absolutely. This performance was the best of the season and one of the best of all time on American Idol. At this point on Idol, the fifth season, I think a lot of people, voters, were wanting to almost discredit the show by voting Taylor Hicks the winner. This culminated again with Sanjaya the next season. It's really pathetic on a lot of people's parts and I'm sure there was some production that went on that didn't help Katharine either. While it would've been phenomenal for her to have won, she does have a much better sustained career than Taylor to this day, so kudos to her. Katherine also struggled with good song choice consistently throughout the season, and trying to do too many melismas, runs, riffs etc aka oversinging. Here's the thing, it's not that she can't do them, it's her consistency and accuracy that can be subpar plus the musicality of them isn't always the best. This was the first time where all of those things were damn near spot on and she used the right amount in the right places. Unfortunately, she gave the best performance of the season the week before the finale, and when you peak before the climax...yeah. If Simon is really what he portrays himself to be he should've sat her down and said sweetie, you've got to love your natural voice and talent and stop trying to sing like Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera (particularly Aguilera) because of the aforementioned reasons. But I digress... this performance is a 9/10 easily. The only downfall I have with it, is when she cracks into notes, so unnecessary; 1:18, 1:40, 1:43, 1:46, and the final two words, but again I digress. I love Katharine McPhee still to this day. I bought her first album, loved her on Smash and I see she has a new show on CBS coming out so she's doing well.
This was the single most gorgeous rendition of this song we've ever ever heard...uplifting and hopeful even in the hardest of times. Worth another listen...
Thank GOD for Simon choosing this song for her, he honestly matched up one of the greatest songs to fit her vocals, to turn into one of the greatest performances in idol history!
Played this version for my Dad just before he passed so its a bit special to me to know he heard something so beautiful before he went to heaven. XO, Kelly
I still remember watching this performance on tv, like it was yesterday 😩💔I was 8 or 9 when watching this and I remember being so amazed! I really wanted her to win!! This is my favorite American idol performance and I will never forget.
I still think this is THE best performance ever on American Idol. It's really hard to take a song everyone knows as well as this one and make it so magical. I remember calling my mom and asking her if she was watching right after this song (this was before everyone had a DVR) and she wasn't, so I made her come to my dad's house later to watch it on his TiVo haha.
I would say either Haley Reinharts version of house of the rising sun or mad world by Adam Lambert was the top song. Bye everyone I’ll dig deeper I would say Kelly Clarkson natural woman
@@sarahlminor3734 Taylor was a good - but not great singer - but certainly paled compared to Katharine. He won because he was so quirky and charismatic. He made himself the underdog and people bought it. In the end, Kat is celebrated with having one of the best voices in Idol history whilst Taylor has been largely forgotten.
@@theoutsiderspost4982 Haley Reinhart was such an underrated talent... I've followed her career since then and been so shocked she's never really made it big. What an incredible voice and performance quality she has.
I remember seeing that performance from Katharine, singing Somewhere Over The Rainbow, I was thinking that is a big song to sing but she was absolutely incredible! It was without any doubt one of the best moments in American Idol history, a sensational performance!
I still remember this like it was yesterday. I think it’s not only one of the most beautiful renditions of this, but one of the most beautiful performances period. She was awesome. I think she’s had some work since then, she was so naturally pretty.
Never has there been an American Idol performance that actually brought me to tears until I came across this. I mean… my god. What an incredibly moving arrangement to this song and she sang it effortlessly. This should have won her the competition
I'll never forget when I saw this performance. At 1:41, I jumped up from the couch and started clapping and yelling "WOW...WOW" over and over again. Scared the hell out of our kids...
As a woman who grew up idolizing "Dorothy" and then finding out it was "Judy", who was fantastic... this song is still, and will always be, the second best rendition for me. And the FIRST best modern rendition (a la year 2000+). It might be 19 years later (where does the time go???) but this touched my heart and soul again tonight. Thanks, Katharine, for this wonderful, heartfelt, simple version. Powerful and Perfect. xo
She deserves a world of happiness and I am so very happy for her that she has exactly that in her life! I was sad back then for her bc I’d hoped for her to win but she found everything she needed regardless. 16 years later and I still look for and watch her performances. She is beautiful inside and out! Love Katherine McPhee / Foster!!! 💞
7/2023. Came here for this staggering performance again. It's one of the very, very few female vocal sets that can approach Linda Ronstadt, and that's the gold standard. Loved it.
I just came on here to hear Katharine's voice again....I was and still am a huge fan!! I'm so glad she's happy with David...they're a dream couple, I pray for their happiness to last and last.
@@tryloveydontya You really don't care about the 35 year age difference?? another thing that grosses me out, If they have a kid, he'd be old enough to be their grand-grandfather. on top of that he'd probably be dead by the time the kid is 5.
Here in 2019. I remember being obsessed with Katherine. After Daughtry left felt like it was hers to lose. Still pissed. This vocal is amazing. I have been a huge follower of her career since.
I remember when this aired, i was watching American idol with my grandmother and when Katherine began singing this song she burst into tears. I won’t ever forget. She preformed amazing. Beautiful.
This was one of the best AI performances ever. She was so robbed. I remember voting for her like crazy when it came down to the final 2 but I already knew that America was going to vote for Taylor Hicks because people liked his personality more. I never get tired of listening to this
The magic of music is to make powerful something that's quite unuseful…the fact is that every creature stops and listen.So I think this is enough to bring peace to the world like no other thing can do. Thank you Katharine, for your beauty, your voice!
A lovely rendition by a lovely singer. It killed me when Katharine didn't win American Idol. The same ridiculous thing happened with Adam Lambert. Fortunately, both Katharine and Adam went on to achieve great success.
Not sure if they replied, but if I had to guess, it's probably Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (the Hawaiian man who did the 'ukulele version). Love his version too!
Remember too that Kat is singing the Eva Cassidy version. ua-cam.com/video/2rd8VktT8xY/v-deo.html Eva was a club singer who died much too young of cancer back in the 90s. She is credited with creating the acoustic guitar version of Over The Rainbow that was covered by so many including Tamyra Gray (A.I.Season 1), Leona Lewis and of course the lovely Miss McPhee
As I watch this again, it still amazes me that she did not win! She was having some problems with singing, I do not remember what exactly. Though singing this you really cannot tell.
This girl make me know this song make me love this song, and after years i still searching for this performance. I love you katherin mcphee. How are you ?
The fact that it’s 2024 and people are still coming back to watch this performance speaks to how truly great it was.
The only cover of this song ill ever listen to ❤
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For me is the all time best performance on American Idol
I'm back again...7/14/2024 and it's just as beautiful as it was the first time I heard it
Almost 20 years later, and this still has been the BEST COVER EVER ❤
The fact that it’s 2022 and people are still coming back to watch this performance speaks to how truly great it was.
I get really sad knowing we’ll never see this quality of Idol ever again. Such a gorgeous moment in time (seasons 4 through 6).
I was watching this with three of my clients in my home salon....by the time she was half way through it....all three of us were in tears! That might be the single best performance on any singing competition ever!
Her voice is so rich and full and all three of her ranges are beautiful!
She does very little movement with her body when she sings, but she gives you every emotion or feeling with her facial expressions.
Katherine is physically beautiful, so she gives you everything from sweet and innocent to warm and sultry. Her tone is pure, controlled and delicious! She's one of my very favorites🥰
And now in 2023......still awesome!
Next to Jeremy Jordan's rendition of this song, this is my favorite
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U act as if this is the only old Idol performance ppl still watch today
It's actually 2023 and I still come back to watch and listen to the best version of this song ever and one of the best performances of american idol.
❤same
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Next to Jeremy Jordan's rendition of this song, this is my favorite
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No, not one of the best. It is the absolutely the best performance of any song by any singer in the history of American Idol.
No words can describe her delivery of that classic song. I heard her sing it on American idol and will always remember how it moved me. 08/16/2023
It must’ve been her decision. That’s all I can figure
She's so stunningly gorgeous on top of her exquisite singing voice. The fact that she didn't become a star let alone winning the show is beyond me.
Married david foster that she gets
They have good chemistry
I remember this performance like it was yesterday. Still the best performance of this song by anyone. Period.
Agreed....still in 2023
You haven't seen Eva Cassidy's version, much better.
Agree
@@gregw98 for me, both versions are very beautiful. They are in two completely different settings too, which will give a different feel to each. Katherine was in a competition in front of millions of people and still she emitted an amazing tenderness in her performance. Eva had the freedom to slow it down and emote even more in her setting.
@@gregw98 Not even close Kat's version is by far the best it has EVER been sang.
First the hair on the back of my neck stood up. Then I started crying. And I DON'T cry easily. Wow, wow, wow! What a performance. And I'm still crying. I am stunned.
Did you all see that... she took out her feedback from her ears and winged that. I voted for her. She deserved to win 100%. So talented.
She said later on in an interview that her ear piece failed and was screeching in her ear. She did a beautiful job!
Chills....
The ear piece was just to give her the 1st note from a piano, then the next week when she sang the song again in the finale it did mess up.
I also rooted for her. The voice ,the looks ,the attitude. Shes got it all
DEFINITELY ONE OF THE BEST IDOLS IN IDOL HISTORY!!!!!! 💯
Still can't understand why, after almost 7 years, she didn't win this season of idol. That's the way to sing a song...and im not talking about her voice (is perfect, we dont need to mention it) but her performance and how much feeling she transmits. Omg. Never get tired watching this. This became my favorite version of this song.
i agree, im really thinking there was some kind of politics or something shady went down, something she did not agree with so they did not make her the winner. We all know the voters dont chose the winner, its all politics.
Sad, really sad.
I could not have said it better. She is just a n incredible talent. I watch this probably twice a week. I of course loved the Judy Garland rendition, but IMHO Katherine may have done it better. WOW, just freaking WOW!
Absolutely. This performance was the best of the season and one of the best of all time on American Idol. At this point on Idol, the fifth season, I think a lot of people, voters, were wanting to almost discredit the show by voting Taylor Hicks the winner. This culminated again with Sanjaya the next season. It's really pathetic on a lot of people's parts and I'm sure there was some production that went on that didn't help Katharine either. While it would've been phenomenal for her to have won, she does have a much better sustained career than Taylor to this day, so kudos to her. Katherine also struggled with good song choice consistently throughout the season, and trying to do too many melismas, runs, riffs etc aka oversinging. Here's the thing, it's not that she can't do them, it's her consistency and accuracy that can be subpar plus the musicality of them isn't always the best. This was the first time where all of those things were damn near spot on and she used the right amount in the right places. Unfortunately, she gave the best performance of the season the week before the finale, and when you peak before the climax...yeah. If Simon is really what he portrays himself to be he should've sat her down and said sweetie, you've got to love your natural voice and talent and stop trying to sing like Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera (particularly Aguilera) because of the aforementioned reasons. But I digress... this performance is a 9/10 easily. The only downfall I have with it, is when she cracks into notes, so unnecessary; 1:18, 1:40, 1:43, 1:46, and the final two words, but again I digress. I love Katharine McPhee still to this day. I bought her first album, loved her on Smash and I see she has a new show on CBS coming out so she's doing well.
I'm glad she didn't win, because it excelled her career instead. Look at where all the winners have gone...most in the garbage chute
This was the single most gorgeous rendition of this song we've ever ever heard...uplifting and hopeful even in the hardest of times. Worth another listen...
Edward Isaacs if you liked this version I'd recommend listening to Eva Cassidy's take on it. Very good as well!
Listen to Eva Cassidy sing "Somewhere Over The Rainbow." Perfection!!
Sam Harris is pretty amazing also
Bruddah Iz for me
It's actually a beautiful copy of the Eva Gardner version.
Thank GOD for Simon choosing this song for her, he honestly matched up one of the greatest songs to fit her vocals, to turn into one of the greatest performances in idol history!
Next to Jeremy Jordan's rendition of this song, this is my favorite
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very rarely do you get to witness someone doing anything perfectly. this was perfect.
Next to Jeremy Jordan's rendition of this song, this is my favorite
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She was and still is so stunning
It’s almost 2024 and I still come back and listen to this regularly. Best rendition and cover of this song ever!
2023 and I have never everrrrrrrrr heard a better version of this song. Ever. I just let my twins hear this. I love it love it love it
The choice to sit on the floor couldn't have been more PERFECT for this song!
Right? Definitely not an an ideal position to vocalize from. She made it look so easy! Amazing!
Played this version for my Dad just before he passed so its a bit special to me to know he heard something so beautiful before he went to heaven. XO, Kelly
That's very sweet. My condolences.
Heard her sing a duet with Willy Spense, also finished 2nd. Perfect duet. The prayer!
Next to Jeremy Jordan's rendition of this song, this is my favorite.
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All these years later and this performance still won’t leave me be.
after Fantasia's Summertime and Carrie's Alone, this remains one of the greatest IDOL performances
Probably the best version I have ever heard of this song. She is such an amazing talented artist. I wish she did more. She deserved to win.
I still remember watching this performance on tv, like it was yesterday 😩💔I was 8 or 9 when watching this and I remember being so amazed! I really wanted her to win!! This is my favorite American idol performance and I will never forget.
I still think this is THE best performance ever on American Idol. It's really hard to take a song everyone knows as well as this one and make it so magical. I remember calling my mom and asking her if she was watching right after this song (this was before everyone had a DVR) and she wasn't, so I made her come to my dad's house later to watch it on his TiVo haha.
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I completely agree with you. I really don't understand why she didn't win. Taylor was nothing in comparison to her.
I would say either Haley Reinharts version of house of the rising sun or mad world by Adam Lambert was the top song. Bye everyone I’ll dig deeper I would say Kelly Clarkson natural woman
@@sarahlminor3734 Taylor was a good - but not great singer - but certainly paled compared to Katharine. He won because he was so quirky and charismatic. He made himself the underdog and people bought it. In the end, Kat is celebrated with having one of the best voices in Idol history whilst Taylor has been largely forgotten.
@@theoutsiderspost4982 Haley Reinhart was such an underrated talent... I've followed her career since then and been so shocked she's never really made it big. What an incredible voice and performance quality she has.
I love that even non "winners" of these shows go on to show they truly have a place in music history. Way to go, Kat!
still here even in 2022. her voice gives me chill everytime i listen to it.
Still makes me have tears.....Unforgettable performance....Pheeeew!!! Looooove!
I'm here after Spotify. Angelic voice. I can't help to see her face. I feel like I'm in heaven.
The greatest rendition ever...............forever,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,the song at my funeral.......
greatest rendition ever..,
until the next time she sings it, that is
I remember seeing that performance from Katharine, singing Somewhere Over The Rainbow, I was thinking that is a big song to sing but she was absolutely incredible! It was without any doubt one of the best moments in American Idol history, a sensational performance!
An unforgettable rendition
Next to Jeremy Jordan's rendition of this song, this is my favorite.
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9 years later and it stills amazing and beauty like the first time.
6/19/23 and I had to pop back in and show a friend. Amazing performance.
I still remember this like it was yesterday. I think it’s not only one of the most beautiful renditions of this, but one of the most beautiful performances period. She was awesome. I think she’s had some work since then, she was so naturally pretty.
This Should Have Been The Crowning Song For Her.... Best Vocal All Season
I got so emotional rewatching this after 10 years again.
Stefanos ok I am crying
Never has there been an American Idol performance that actually brought me to tears until I came across this. I mean… my god. What an incredibly moving arrangement to this song and she sang it effortlessly. This should have won her the competition
Most beautiful rendition ever!
Beautiful rendition of this classic song, like others can't believe she lost.
Next to Jeremy Jordan's rendition of this song, this is my favorite.
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I think this is the best rendition of this song that I have heard. I have come back multiple times to listen and watch Katharine express the song.
I'll never forget when I saw this performance. At 1:41, I jumped up from the couch and started clapping and yelling "WOW...WOW" over and over again. Scared the hell out of our kids...
As a woman who grew up idolizing "Dorothy" and then finding out it was "Judy", who was fantastic... this song is still, and will always be, the second best rendition for me. And the FIRST best modern rendition (a la year 2000+). It might be 19 years later (where does the time go???) but this touched my heart and soul again tonight. Thanks, Katharine, for this wonderful, heartfelt, simple version. Powerful and Perfect. xo
She deserves a world of happiness and I am so very happy for her that she has exactly that in her life! I was sad back then for her bc I’d hoped for her to win but she found everything she needed regardless. 16 years later and I still look for and watch her performances. She is beautiful inside and out! Love Katherine McPhee / Foster!!! 💞
Katherine's version was one of the best if not the best. Beautiful woman and rendition
7/2023. Came here for this staggering performance again. It's one of the very, very few female vocal sets that can approach Linda Ronstadt, and that's the gold standard. Loved it.
She has such a beautiful tone!
That was a great performance.
MESMERIZING how does this have so little views so underrated
This was an incredible performance! So amazing to see how far she’s come!
I just came on here to hear Katharine's voice again....I was and still am a huge fan!! I'm so glad she's happy with David...they're a dream couple, I pray for their happiness to last and last.
he is 71 and she is 36. he is old enough to be her grandfather. one word: DISGUSTING!!
@@rwwilson21 you'll understand better when you grow up Ryan :)
@@tryloveydontya You really don't care about the 35 year age difference?? another thing that grosses me out, If they have a kid, he'd be old enough to be their grand-grandfather. on top of that he'd probably be dead by the time the kid is 5.
you know a girl is a good singer when she can give you goose bumps just by singing this song.
Here in 2019. I remember being obsessed with Katherine. After Daughtry left felt like it was hers to lose. Still pissed. This vocal is amazing. I have been a huge follower of her career since.
She should have won. Definitely robbed.
+carshe209 Yep, she was the best that year.
I melt into a puddle EVERY time I hear this instant masterpiece................
This is one of my top 5 performance of idol ever. This gave me chills like how Fantasia sang “Summertime.”
I always confuse those two performances because they both sat on the ground similarly lol.
Still amazed in 2019!!!
So good even all these years later! Best ever performance of this song.
I remember when this aired, i was watching American idol with my grandmother and when Katherine began singing this song she burst into tears. I won’t ever forget. She preformed amazing. Beautiful.
This was one of my favorites performances ever of the OG Idol.
Still one of my all time fave Idol performances ❤
Such a huge talent... Big fan!
very outstanding
My favorite version of this song. She is so amazing and beautiful. ❤️❤️❤️
Like, how did she not win? I remember being upset in the moment and now I’m upset all over again. Happy for her and the career she’s made for herself.
one of the best performance on TV ...EVER
Love it so many years later!!
The BEST performance I have ever seen on AI
This was one of the best AI performances ever. She was so robbed. I remember voting for her like crazy when it came down to the final 2 but I already knew that America was going to vote for Taylor Hicks because people liked his personality more. I never get tired of listening to this
Simply Outstanding ❤❤❤❤
The magic of music is to make powerful something that's quite unuseful…the fact is that every creature stops and listen.So I think this is enough to bring peace to the world like no other thing can do. Thank you Katharine, for your beauty, your voice!
Yes!! So much better than her 'I Have Nothing' performance. This was so pure, beautiful, and amazing! Great job!
She killed it! Perfection at its best!
The judges should've been on their feet for real....she's amazing..she has a pure mesmerizing voice ..been a fan since day one...
A lovely rendition by a lovely singer. It killed me when Katharine didn't win American Idol. The same ridiculous thing happened with Adam Lambert. Fortunately, both Katharine and Adam went on to achieve great success.
One of two versions that can come close to touching the great Judy's version!!
Who's the other?
Not sure if they replied, but if I had to guess, it's probably Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (the Hawaiian man who did the 'ukulele version). Love his version too!
Remember too that Kat is singing the Eva Cassidy version. ua-cam.com/video/2rd8VktT8xY/v-deo.html
Eva was a club singer who died much too young of cancer back in the 90s. She is credited with creating the acoustic guitar version of Over The Rainbow that was covered by so many including Tamyra Gray (A.I.Season 1), Leona Lewis and of course the lovely Miss McPhee
Cheyenne Cook better than judy
@@PlumbPitiful Eva changed the melody up more than Kat did. Personally, I like Kat's take better.
Still....chills.
2021 and I still cry watching this. Love her
This is my favorite moment from American Idol. Maybe the best singer ever to sing on Idol.
Katharine's Best Idol Performance And It's Definitely In The Top 10 Idol Performances Of All Time! How She Didn't Win After This Still Appalls Me!
Still watching and enjoying this after all it was truly amazing
This was an amazing performance. Oh yeah, and she is stunningly beautiful.
Excellent performance! Absolutely love Kathryn!
Katharine will always be my favourite contestant. Season 5 will always be my favourite season.
one of the most unforgettable performances on idol
Shit 2025 is 4 months away still come back here to get my ears blessed ❤
Thanks for uploading!
AMAZING.
you should put more tags on the video to get it more exposure as it deserves!
Espectacular Katherine!!! Hoy 2023 Sigo admirando y cantando tu versión!!!
WOW SO BEAUTIFUL RENDITION
This HD is awesome! Good job ;)
Real, lovely, grace - Thanks forever - PianoJosh Germany
As I watch this again, it still amazes me that she did not win! She was having some problems with singing, I do not remember what exactly. Though singing this you really cannot tell.
I voted for her. ❤❤❤ so talented a singer and actress!!
Best cover of this song gives me goosebumps
One of my favorite moments. She killed this
Super!
the voice of an angel.
I love her so much 💗
One of the best Idol performances of all time.
No, the BEST Idol performance of all time.
This girl make me know this song make me love this song, and after years i still searching for this performance. I love you katherin mcphee. How are you ?
perfectly stunning performance and she is beautiful as well. Her husband is very lucky indeed!
simon you blew this one too!!!!