The fact that it’s 2024 and people are still coming back to watch this performance speaks to how truly great it was.

@branboi22

2 ай бұрын

The only cover of this song ill ever listen to ❤

@coreygoodburn6847

2 ай бұрын

meeeee

The fact that it’s 2022 and people are still coming back to watch this performance speaks to how truly great it was.

@valeriebell1384

Жыл бұрын

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).

@rhondahagerman3

Жыл бұрын

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🥰

@beverlyrobinson8228

Жыл бұрын

And now in 2023......still awesome!

@FreedomFighter2112

7 ай бұрын

Next to Jeremy Jordan's rendition of this song, this is my favorite kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKSTqMuOeMusYNI.htmlsi=B-f_vHobDzKEY81o

@urhypeboy

7 ай бұрын

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.

@alexandra9664

10 ай бұрын

❤same

@Noellecam5566

9 ай бұрын

Facts

@FreedomFighter2112

7 ай бұрын

Next to Jeremy Jordan's rendition of this song, this is my favorite kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKSTqMuOeMusYNI.htmlsi=B-f_vHobDzKEY81o

@user-wb4gi4qd7q

4 ай бұрын

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

@sumarya72

5 ай бұрын

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.

@franky-fr9ow

4 ай бұрын

Married david foster that she gets

I remember this performance like it was yesterday. Still the best performance of this song by anyone. Period.

@beverlyrobinson8228

Жыл бұрын

Agreed....still in 2023

@gregw98

Жыл бұрын

You haven't seen Eva Cassidy's version, much better.

@beema2404

Жыл бұрын

Agree

@JoanneJaworski

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@FishNFoolLures

Жыл бұрын

@@gregw98 Not even close Kat's version is by far the best it has EVER been sang.

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.

@derekhorton5520

3 жыл бұрын

She said later on in an interview that her ear piece failed and was screeching in her ear. She did a beautiful job!

@beverlyrobinson8228

3 жыл бұрын

Chills....

@zavay4370

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@zanaraz989

2 жыл бұрын

I also rooted for her. The voice ,the looks ,the attitude. Shes got it all

@anubisjohnson4568

Жыл бұрын

DEFINITELY ONE OF THE BEST IDOLS IN IDOL HISTORY!!!!!! 💯

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!

@FreedomFighter2112

7 ай бұрын

Next to Jeremy Jordan's rendition of this song, this is my favorite kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKSTqMuOeMusYNI.htmlsi=B-f_vHobDzKEY81o

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.

very rarely do you get to witness someone doing anything perfectly. this was perfect.

@FreedomFighter2112

7 ай бұрын

Next to Jeremy Jordan's rendition of this song, this is my favorite kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKSTqMuOeMusYNI.htmlsi=B-f_vHobDzKEY81o

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.

@mcontrerasa1982

10 жыл бұрын

Sad, really sad.

@rickbarbera7721

10 жыл бұрын

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!

@iLolz19

9 жыл бұрын

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.

@LuciferMorningstar____

4 жыл бұрын

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

@MizuAstrum91

4 жыл бұрын

Her Theatricality was, and still is, her strongest asset.

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...

@coolerjtv

7 жыл бұрын

Edward Isaacs if you liked this version I'd recommend listening to Eva Cassidy's take on it. Very good as well!

@lisaflartista

4 жыл бұрын

Listen to Eva Cassidy sing "Somewhere Over The Rainbow." Perfection!!

@johnkearns9500

4 жыл бұрын

Sam Harris is pretty amazing also

@jack8162

3 жыл бұрын

Bruddah Iz for me

@hudsonhousejournal7063

3 жыл бұрын

It's actually a beautiful copy of the Eva Gardner version.

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

@DANGJOS

4 жыл бұрын

That's very sweet. My condolences.

@craigfirestone5013

2 жыл бұрын

Heard her sing a duet with Willy Spense, also finished 2nd. Perfect duet. The prayer!

@FreedomFighter2112

7 ай бұрын

Next to Jeremy Jordan's rendition of this song, this is my favorite. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKSTqMuOeMusYNI.htmlsi=B-f_vHobDzKEY81o

after Fantasia's Summertime and Carrie's Alone, this remains one of the greatest IDOL performances

She was and still is so stunning

All these years later and this performance still won’t leave me be.

The choice to sit on the floor couldn't have been more PERFECT for this song!

@johnanderson883

2 ай бұрын

Right? Definitely not an an ideal position to vocalize from. She made it look so easy! Amazing!

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

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'm here after Spotify. Angelic voice. I can't help to see her face. I feel like I'm in heaven.

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.

An unforgettable rendition

@FreedomFighter2112

7 ай бұрын

Next to Jeremy Jordan's rendition of this song, this is my favorite. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKSTqMuOeMusYNI.htmlsi=B-f_vHobDzKEY81o

still here even in 2022. her voice gives me chill everytime i listen to it.

I got so emotional rewatching this after 10 years again.

@briannampnelson

4 жыл бұрын

Stefanos ok I am crying

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!

9 years later and it stills amazing and beauty like the first time.

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.

@sophedwards3839

7 жыл бұрын

Ya

@sarahlminor3734

7 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with you. I really don't understand why she didn't win. Taylor was nothing in comparison to her.

@theoutsiderspost4982

2 жыл бұрын

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

@jerrynkathy

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@LorraineVirginie

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

It’s almost 2024 and I still come back and listen to this regularly. Best rendition and cover of this song ever!

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!

The greatest rendition ever...............forever,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,the song at my funeral.......

@Civilizashum

9 жыл бұрын

greatest rendition ever.., until the next time she sings it, that is

This Should Have Been The Crowning Song For Her.... Best Vocal All Season

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.

She has such a beautiful tone!

Still makes me have tears.....Unforgettable performance....Pheeeew!!! Looooove!

6/19/23 and I had to pop back in and show a friend. Amazing performance.

Beautiful rendition of this classic song, like others can't believe she lost.

@FreedomFighter2112

7 ай бұрын

Next to Jeremy Jordan's rendition of this song, this is my favorite. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKSTqMuOeMusYNI.htmlsi=B-f_vHobDzKEY81o

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!!! 💞

She should have won. Definitely robbed.

@arizonaslotwins1414

8 жыл бұрын

+carshe209 Yep, she was the best that year.

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.

That was a great performance.

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.

Still amazed in 2019!!!

Such a huge talent... Big fan!

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...

Still one of my all time fave Idol performances ❤

MESMERIZING how does this have so little views so underrated

very outstanding

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.

you know a girl is a good singer when she can give you goose bumps just by singing this song.

Still watching and enjoying this after all it was truly amazing

So good even all these years later! Best ever performance of this song.

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

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.

@rwwilson21

3 жыл бұрын

he is 71 and she is 36. he is old enough to be her grandfather. one word: DISGUSTING!!

@tryloveydontya

3 жыл бұрын

@@rwwilson21 you'll understand better when you grow up Ryan :)

@rwwilson21

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

This is one of my top 5 performance of idol ever. This gave me chills like how Fantasia sang “Summertime.”

@digitalbritt2k

Жыл бұрын

I always confuse those two performances because they both sat on the ground similarly lol.

This was an incredible performance! So amazing to see how far she’s come!

one of the best performance on TV ...EVER

2021 and I still cry watching this. Love her

This was one of my favorites performances ever of the OG Idol.

One of two versions that can come close to touching the great Judy's version!!

@osahju914

6 жыл бұрын

Who's the other?

@alika207

5 жыл бұрын

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!

@PlumbPitiful

5 жыл бұрын

Remember too that Kat is singing the Eva Cassidy version. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKaYmrikpLeeqLw.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

@kirstieb8025

4 жыл бұрын

Cheyenne Cook better than judy

@JoanneJaworski

3 жыл бұрын

@@PlumbPitiful Eva changed the melody up more than Kat did. Personally, I like Kat's take better.

My favorite version of this song. She is so amazing and beautiful. ❤️❤️❤️

Still....chills.

She killed it! Perfection at its best!

Here again in 2021 😍

This song and Cherry Tree are my absolute favorites from her! ❤🦋

@beverlyrobinson8228

5 ай бұрын

Cherry tree is awesome!!!

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.

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!

Best cover of this song gives me goosebumps

I voted for her. ❤❤❤ so talented a singer and actress!!

2024 still amazing

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.

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...

She should have won that year. Pound for pound she excelled the others.

This is the performance that svaed her. Top 3 best performances that season

This is my favorite moment from American Idol. Maybe the best singer ever to sing on Idol.

My favourite version of this song forever

I love her so much 💗

Beautiful voice💕💕💕

Espectacular Katherine!!! Hoy 2023 Sigo admirando y cantando tu versión!!!

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.

An iconic moment, even better than her rendition in the finale!

Outstanding 👍

This was an amazing performance. Oh yeah, and she is stunningly beautiful.

Katharine will always be my favourite contestant. Season 5 will always be my favourite season.

Excellent performance! Absolutely love Kathryn!

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!

Gorgeous and talented. ❤️🌹

My favorite version 😍

Katherine's version was one of the best if not the best. Beautiful woman and rendition

Real, lovely, grace - Thanks forever - PianoJosh Germany

Pure perfection.

One of my favorite moments. She killed this

always love her version.

Fantastic ❤️

the voice of an angel.

one of the most unforgettable performances on idol

this is her best song ever she sang on American idol

The BEST performance I have ever seen on AI

Thanks for uploading!

Super!

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