Lee Dewyze - Simple Man Studio Version ( Contestant's Choice ) American Idol 9 Top 3

[moon87beam]

Absolutely LOVE Lee's version of this song!!

[moon87beam]

Absolutely LOVE version

[ellyLOVESanimals]

lee is the beast of idol winners

[jillykrzyz]

His sexy voice is PERFECT for this song!!! Luv it!!

[Abbasz09]

Lovly voice, you make me cry.

[fuzzypige222]

i grew up with Skynrd but this is the best kick of this song Go KID GO !!!!

[keago100]

Uuuppp aaabbboooooooooovvvve

[keago100]

Amazing

[mmehmed1981]

Slabo

[shytypeable]

LEEnyrd Skynyrd :>

[CREEDROCKS007]

Lynrd Skynrd is beast.

[TheJoslyn2009]

that was a great night when he sang his 2 songs. love both.

[GMrazzid]

just agree to this he is so awesome

[sachiko0955]

Lee did not do this song justice. He has a beautiful voice, but this song is not meant to be changed, and his voice does not fit this song.

[dlee301234]

Unreal performance

[livelife409]

Yea,,,u can never out do Lynyrd Skiynyrd..i digg this. <3

[RHCPJen]

TUNE.

[107countrygurl]

this is my favorite song that he sang, next to lips of an angel!(: he is amazingg!(:

[gregvance]

I think he does a fantastic job on this song. I like it way better than Shinedown's version but not as much as the original Lynyrd Skynyrd one.

[brandonbamf99]

@gregvance this is a HORRIBLE version, he completely ruined it. this is one song that shouldn't be covered in a different way.

shinedown did an amazing job, they didn't change much at all, which is great.

[Kylei091]

@brandonbamf99

I think you should get your ears checked. Seriously.

[brandonbamf99]

@Kylei091 they're actually perfectly fine. i know what good music is.

lee has a great voice. not the best voice, seeing as he's definitely not one of the best that has ever won american idol, but he knows how to sing and he has control. but he does not do this song justice. it sounds like shit.

[davidcooksweety]

@brandonbamf99 it wasnt horrible! he did a great job on this song! nothing wrong with changing a song up a little bit, making it different. lee's got an amazing voice! if u think its so "horrible" then dont watch it. no ones making you.

[brandonbamf99]

@davidcooksweety yes, he does have a great voice, but some songs should not be changed up this much. this song is a classic and he does not sing it very well at all. and i watched it first before i thought it was horrible.

[davidcooksweety]

@brandonbamf99 i dont think he changed it up that much. i think he sang it very well. if u watched it on tv and u think its horrible then, then wuts the point in watching it on youtube? its doesnt make any sense to watch it again if u think its horrible.

[brandonbamf99]

@davidcooksweety because singing live on american idol and the studio version are two totally different sounding songs, idiot. 

[davidcooksweety]

@brandonbamf99 it shouldnt matter: i have heard both versions and i think he did a great job on them. i think it is pretty pointless to come on someones youtube if u think they are so horrible in the first place.(which he wasnt horrible he was great) btw, theres no need to call me names, i havent done shit to you. i dont understand y ur getting defensive when your coming on here saying it sounds like shit and its horrible. geez.

[emerson24]

@davidcooksweety Yep. What else is there to say. Thumbs up.

[davidcooksweety]

@emerson24 thanks:)

[cancelnika]

@gregvance

:D:D you really like this version more than shindown's :D:D

[mensa888]

@cancelnika I actually do, what makes a big difference is Lee's voice. If this happens to be an original by Lee from a while back, everybody would say nobody can beat this!

[gregvance]

I think he does a fantastic job on this song, I like it way better than Shinedown's version but still not as much as the original Lynyrd Skynyrd one.

[carrerasportt]

smokin, this is the type of performer he needs to be, acoustic southern fried rock with a Paul Rodgers mix and be kinda bad companyish.. love to hear seagull by bad co by Lee, and or stevy ray, and a shot of roadhouse blues and he'll be in the zone with his voice

[carrerasportt]

smokin, this is the type of performer he needs to be, acoustic southern fried rock with a Paul Rodgers mix and be kinda bad companyish.. love to hear seagull by bad co by Lee

[brianmmullinax]

I love this song he sings it so well gives me shivers

[martiansurgery]

Thank lynrd skynrd for the great song

[TheNoNameKnight]

Awsome.

[HopelessDaydreamer55]

He really brought it top 3 week. Beyond happy that he won!

[Kayybee88]

This song and Hallelujah are the reason he won. I thought he was going to win from the beginning but these two just gave him that huge boost.

[ccraiderfan]

This is expertly done, made it his own... but I still like Shinedown's verson slightly better.

[dewyzegirl18]

oh my god... this man is L-O-V-E

[DudeDudeDude857]

i like the live version better

[TheJwren]

I hope this is the kind of music you are going to be recording Lee. I am so looking forward to your album. Sooooo happy you won! You were my pick for sure.

[sgaumer1]

I think he is a nice guy but i don't like his version

[lafavorite96]

i love when he olds the day note :)

[TallChixAreDaBomb]

AWESOME job!! Once again...i love u lee!! U rock!

[789rotem]

WOW such a beautiful song. i have never heard the original version, but lee sings it great!

[omgitisha1ey]

"and listen close, Lee" hehehe

[DudeDudeDude857]

@omgitisha1ey ha that's clever

[stesmaster]

@omgitisha1ey Haha good one !! now thats what i'll always hear haha

[wolfjb6]

Kick it Lee You got it!!!!!!!!!  Thank u Simon u knew

[jbdanielle20]

amazing

[x3t4l]

wow this rendition is shit man

[fewlipo8]

shinedown!!!!

[SuperLapsap]

Wow.... just wow. COUGAR ALERT!!

[liamsgrammy]

Yeah, stay Rock, Lee. So glad you won. Simon was right on. Make that first CD! You are launched.

[fessapooza]

Lee, rock out buddy. Please, don't go pop on us. You could be one of the greatest rock singers! Good Luck!

[nagsheadfreak44]

I love him

[Austingirl8423]

I think Lynard Skynard would be proud....just saying ;-) Keep on rockin' it Lee...you've only just begun!!

[cindydickerson1989]

love this god he as a sexy voice and he is so sexy lol

[jbdanielle20]

B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L

[andrew19905]

@jbdanielle20 day lol

[SunnyPek2]

awesome singer ,love it and Hallelujah!!!

[trishdish2001]

I love this and Lee's voice is fantastic!! So happy he won!

[VeilBrides95]

Just amazing..<3

[ranman7661]

outstanding!! lee your an awsome singer i hope you go far and dont fall off the map like most idols have done. i only hear about carrie underwood and kelly clarkson. so make music for your fans that voted for you, dont get rich quick then fall off the map and no one ever hear about you again after a year or two! your too good of a singer for that.

[omnispirit]

@ranman7661

and daughtry? lol

[loverlei79]

Wierd whats with the haters? I love it!

[trishdish2001]

Congrats to Lee on being the American Idol!!!

[biscut122]

THIS YEARS WINNER RIGHT HERE =D!!!

[RitaSantos90210]

(l')

[easyrider1187]

Terrible version and achieved the unachievable as actually being worst than Shinedowns version. I hear better everyday in bars hear in the south. But this is much better than the live version as he at least slows it down, which would make RVZ happier. Live version terrible.

[fairfaxkid]

@easyrider1187 pretty solid cover. your right it isn't as good as shinedown's though. they sing it better than the original. 

[Firefighter724NC]

@easyrider1187 Dude atleast it wasnt Freebird, thats the only Skynard song i hate to hear done! Atleast Lee had the guts to attempt this song, and yes no one will ever be as good as RVZ but this is as good, if not better than the Shinedown version.

[MrSing4peace]

@easyrider1187

say what you wanna say, doesnt change the fact, he smash's this song

, if there was so many ppl out there who can sing this better, where are they ?

[swordsplayer04]

@easyrider1187 haters gon' hate

[Errghhh]

damn i have to wait another day, last year i found out who won before it was even on TV here, depressing times

[wordnerdsrock]

LIVE LAUGH LOVE LEE

[oh4peetsake]

I am so nervous and excited about tonight! I have never been this certain who my favorite is until this season. I think Crystal deserves to be in the finale and I think she is extremely talented. But Lee really gives me goosebumps. The tone of his voice and range, and his endearing personality....the list goes on. Go Lee!!!!!!

[pooiGirl]

I loove this but he can't sing live very well. I really hope that crystal wins, but I'm buying lee's album

[dabarkads010]

wo...this is a lot better than the live version...amazing

[MeatSandwich213]

some sunny dayadyyy eeehhhhheeeeh eeeehh hehehey

[jesren2009]

This song is self-fulfilling for Lee. When Simon asked him why he chose this song< I was pleasantly surprised to hear Simon say after Lee's response: This was the perfect song for you, Lee. Amen. Our American Idol winner for 2010 is Lee DeWyze in my estimation, no matter who is chosen....just like last year's choice was not mine. Look what Adam Lambert has done to Idol's choice for last year~sorry but I can barely remember his name and do not see him anywhere???

[boomshak]

Autotuner is Lee's BFF. Still complete meh for me.

[easyrider1187]

@boomshak While I do not at all like this, remeber I saw RVZ sing this live 4 times so my standard is way different, but I want to thank Lee and the cast for slowing down this studio version to save some honor for the song as it is suppose to be slow and smooth as oppossed to fast and rasp as was performed on the show. This is superior to the live performance in every way.

[austindeloach]

scriptchick he is a amateur! obviously if he is on the show he has to be.

[ScriptChick27]

I wish we could have contestants on the show win who hadn't already recorded albums. It would make it more a dream come true and not just a breakout. I miss amateurs getting a break. I know it's not easy to record an album. Or cheap. So, if you already have one, I figure you're established. Even if it doesn't sell. I just want to see someone who really appreciates it. Not necessarily a second chance kind of thing. But I like Lee and think he should win. I just wish he were an actual amateur.

[Errghhh]

@ScriptChick27 lee dewyze has already recorded an album? is that what your saying?

[pinkribbonchic]

@Errghhh he's recorded 2 Slumberland and So I'm Told

[KiBaLoVeR494]

@ScriptChick27 he is an amateur. the point for american idol is 4 AMATEUR SINGERS. anyone can do a individual album and im sure alot of people have, but it dosnt mean anything.

look wat happened 2 the guy tim urban replaced. he was kicked out because he had a RECORD CONTRACT meaning NOT AMATEUR

[mwk89]

since when were kris allen and david cook failures? lol

[iinsaneWANTdeathh]

@mwk89 david cook,not.kris allen,yes.

[burningSunset78]

@iinsaneWANTdeathh agreed.

[laggern00b]

this is just amazing...

[justinpikehere]

if he doesnt win american idol im throwing my tv out my window and reading books for now on

[Newpluginbaby]

@justinpikehere you should do that anyway ...lol

[candicesamuel54321]

@justinpikehere LMAO!

[tohara830]

@justinpikehere can you record that if possible? that'll be a youtube hit.

[bpwiley1]

@justinpikehere glad u can keep the tv!;)

[luvkiekie]

@justinpikehere glad your tv survived and Lee won!!!! rock on Lee!

[luvjohncena4ever]

He's gonna be an AMAZING artist.

I love the kind of songs he sings on AI.

I can't wait for his album to come out (:

[mwk89]

@luvjohncena4ever should check out his 2 pre - idol albums,amazing. "so i'm told" and "slumberland" to tide you over before his release prob. this fall sometime

[JulietJay1]

He's insane. :)

[confirmederadicator]

i hope America can make a better choice now after 2 years of failure

[lovebreaxnna]

I was in tears after he preformed this. It's beautiful.

I'm the only teen girl@ my school who doesn't want Casey to win.

[laggern00b]

@lovebreaxnna casey was voted out

[lovebreaxnna]

@laggern00b I know that, but they still love him and are going to 'follow' his career. I was meaning to talk about before he got kicked off, sorry!

xo

[luvjohncena4ever]

@lovebreaxnna haha same here.

[tyson1991]

this pwns shinedown and lynyrd skynyrd LOL

[ArchCaRxXX]

I soooooooo love this shy, hot artist. GO LEE. Vote for him America. :)

[Sandyradcliffe]

OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

FREAKIN GREAT

[kakashafiiqah]

LEE !!! grrrrrr =)

[blackdragonamazing]

What happens if all 3 get tied votes? LOL then It'll probably be a 3 way finale.. I hope so, I love Crystal, Lee and Casey equally as artists. They're so good. xD Even Siobhan!

[trishdish2001]

I love this! Lee is awesome! If he doesn't win then American got it wrong!

[armenianbabe413]

That was breathtaking beautiful. I think that Lee's gonna take it :)

[inspiredbylee]

after tonight i'm POSITIVE lee is going to win, although i was sure @ the top 10 this just makes it definite :)

[jibikao]

Beautiful rendition of Simple Man.

[auramac]

Crystal wins on Contestant's choice, though Lee's vocal is great here. Long, repetitive arrangement. Lee hits it out of the park with Hallelujah- Crystal would have with slightly more personalized arrangement. Great vocals, but Lee was in the zone- while they both have soul and record well. Whoever "wins," we may all have two (maybe 3- Siobhan) albums to look forward to this year.

[phath831]

LOVE THIS OH GOD ~~!!!

[taycol4]

one of the greatest songs!

[ForeverHope100]

I could listen to this one and Hallelujah over and over again!!

[Errghhh]

@ForeverHope100 thats strange; their my favourites too, i favourited both of them:D

[jmuller61]

@ForeverHope100 what about the boxer? or even falling slowly?

[ForeverHope100]

@jmuller61 I could listen to those songs as well!! Hell I could listen to his whole American Idol CD that is all the songs he sang on the show over and over again!!

[jmuller61]

@ForeverHope100 that is true.

[footballplayer50one]

@ForeverHope100 i get chills everytime i hear both of them. the boxer is really good too

[GillimKid]

@ForeverHope100 Hey Jude is also REALLY good.

[ForeverHope100]

@GillimKid all his songs are amazing!!