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'Glee': Which song was best? 'Dog Days Are Over,' 'Time of My Life,' 'Hey, Soul Sister' and more
It's an eclectic mix of songs on "Glee's" Sectionals episode, and they're certainly doing a good job of throwing in current hits in with the classics.We're still giving the top prize to Darren Criss , not just because he's awesome, but his cover of "Hey, Soul Sister" is rather pretty and inspiring. But we get ahead of ourselves. Let's hit the songs in the order in which they were sung.
"Don't Cry for Me Argentina" - Rachel, Kurt
First of all, this is perfect for the two divas, and even has a few hilarious moments tied to it. Rachel is just such an unrepentant spotlight hog, we kind of love her for that. Blaine motioning Kurt to lower his arms is another favorite. So Rachel sort of got a solo after all.
Here's Madonna's version from "Evita."
"The Living Years" - The Hipsters
The cane with feet is a great touch. You can't write that stuff. Wait, they just did. Some great singing though. Is it anyone we know?
Listen to Mike and the Mechanics' original:
"Hey, Soul Sister" - Dalton Academy Warblers
Yes, we still love it, not only for the great singing, but the uncertain expression on Kurt's face and Puck's super-angry face. It'd be nice if the Warblers added a bit to their side-shuffle dance repertoire though.
"(I've Had) The Time of My Life" - Sam and Quinn, New Directions
Okay, who doesn't like this "Dirty Dancing" song? We enjoyed this, but nothing can beat the images from the film, Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey seething with chemistry. Unfortunately, that movie clip is protected, but we do have this:
"Valerie" - Santana, New Directions
It was fun to watch, especially with Mike Chang and Brittany dancing, but we're not crazy about how it sounded. It lacked something and didn't really feel worthy of the standing O.
Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse's version:
"Dog Days Are Over" - Mercedes, Tina and New Directions
Totally cute, especially with the hand-clapping. This is just a solid song, period, and we're kind of digging this softer version. We wonder if this is symbolic of New Directions' (under)dog days being over? Nah.
Florence + the Machine's scary beautiful 2010 version:
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Why wasn't (I've Had) The Time of My Life listed as a choice????
I can't believe they sung "(I've Had) The Time of My Life." It's one of the most over used or sung song in history. Whom ever chose that song most be an idiot. It is such an unoriginal idea that it makes me mad they used it. I think this song goes down as the worst in Glee history for me.
Thankfully the show finally acknowledged that the Glee club has more in their arsenal than
Rachel's Broadway repertoire and Mercede's glory notes. Santana killed that Amy Winehouse number.
Tie between Valerie (awesome solo and amazing dancing) and Hey Soul Sister (a capella awesomeness)
Weak music choices overall. I had a hard time believing ND could possibly win with their selections although of course you knew they would (Good story telling? What's that? See season 1). (I've Had) The Time of My Life is old and tired and truly, Quinn and the new boy are not their strongest singers.
"Don't Cry for me Argentina" is now on my I-pod. The Chris Colfer version. Wonderful voice.
Why does Chris Colfer have to sing everything in a falsetto? His voice also sounds auto-tuned every time he sings on the show. They should leave all the power ballads and showstoppers to Lea Michele and Matthew Morrison.
I *loved* Valerie with Santana and the great dancing. I thought it sounded awesome and totally stuck in my head!
Heather Morris is an astounding dancer. That, plus she can deliver lines like this with a straight face: "I know that I can't...just like I know that the cricket that reads to me at night is totally stealing my jewelry." Brittany is the best character on the show, bar none.