Carly Smithson - Alone (Hollywood Week)

[bradleyy2kaii8]

i really liked Carly! but i think nadine coyle is the leading lady from ireland :)

[2009phil]

Wow powerful voice! She could've get further. She should be in Top 3 not Syesha

[jchow95]

i had no idea she was irish

[StreamerStreamer]

SHE IS THE FEMALE DAUGHTRY!!!!!!!!

[ismelltoday]

@StreamerStreamer you hit the nail on the head there.

[JONSTERLEE]

I feel that talent on American Idol has gotten worse and worse. We need people like Carly Smithson again.

[AdamsMusic11]

@JONSTERLEE it's not that there's less talented people... they're just starting to let through more of the "for tv" people because some friggin amazing people don't make it past even the first prelim round of auditions.. there are plenty of people that are much much better than the winners of the show that don't even get past the first round of auditions because they're not "commercial" enough.

[ShaggyMedina]

Hey Happy birthday @CarlySmithson Greeting from #Ecuador 

[ginee23]

Carly is better with that make up.. she's beautiful.. not dark make up.

[BionicFrankButcher]

not a fan of american idol but i thought carly was the best in series 7

[miguelcruz619]

whats up with "alone" in american idol, they can't find other songs to sing.

[shopoholic995]

sooo good!

[machogun]

you guys cared where her parents fucked? as if that mattered one iota? god damn people can be shortsighted with their infantile nationalism.

[happyfeetxxo]

She's amazing.

[emilia223]

Carly and kristy was my favourite, in the season 7

i acutally thought she was going to win

when she didn't i was soo upset, best vocalist in the season 7

[ZohaBaquar]

FUDGEEEEE:O

[rockabye274]

That season I only watched AI each week until Carly had her turn. Then I turned it off, and went about my business. The power voting of tweens and cougars has ruined the show.

[aelatat1]

@rockabye274 I agree 100%. Same thing happened with Pia this season. Her voice was remarkable and for her to get 9th place is just absurd and heartbreaking.

[jupiterflunk92]

@aelatat1 she got 7th btw. 

[Capacheck189]

@jupiterflunk92 On AI? She was 6th

[mysticalmusing]

@rockabye274 I would agree except it seems to be more of the country fans voting to keep country singers in than cougers to me. Tweens do seem to be the big voters though when you see how many "cute" and young boys win every year.

[bugboys98]

She was my favorite in season 7. i promised myself she would win, and when she didnt, i cried.

[LacrymosaLies]

I loved Carly's voice since the first time I saw her on American Idol. I don't know why she didn't win, she was and is so amazing!!! I love how bubbly and confident she is on stage, like she owns it. Also, one of my favourite songs and she made it even better. I also looove her accent, I spoke like that when I was little, haha.

[reesespieces22]

She's in We Are The Fallen now with Ben Moody and the other old members of Evanescence. Check them out, they're great.

[jeyeykei]

carly was the best that season...but didn't win bcoz she's not american

[17ichiban]

amy lee's prettier than her :]

[supermanjersey]

i love how she thought of a different melody on some parts that is truly hers... she got good ears

[keycer96]

eres muy talentosa y hermosa!!!

[00lolo11]

I love European accents. Period.

[00lolo11]

I love European accents. Period.

[BryFerAl]

she was th real deal that season!!!!!!!! dont know why she did not win it! stupids americans!

[16brooke1992]

fuck she can singg!

[MusicallyUbiquitous]

I love how they made a big dramatization out of allergies LOL

[Goodness250]

This is amazing!  I've never paid attention to this song, and this version made me cry!

[davidkiller15]

Where's she from? not american??

[GreeceOTOT]

@davidkiller15 she's Irish

[davidkiller15]

@GreeceOTOT Oh, I noticed that when she said: "I sound a lot better..." it was different

[hamificationable]

@davidkiller15 Ireland.

[davidkiller15]

@hamificationable ow! That's why she has this accent! haha ^^ Love'er anyways

[B73woods]

18 people missed the like button!

[AmyLeeMyStar]

She is talented!!

[ians2cool2]

rio ferdinand on drums !! thumbs up

[ians2cool2]

rio ferdinand on drums !! tumbs up

[villezlovrgrl666]

omg she is so beautiful and she can sing too :D

[whoa10wholepacks]

I love this song so much.

[MrBda27]

I'm sorta glad she didn't make American Idol other wise she might not have joined We Are The Fallen and she rocks in that band

[liz20141]

@MrBda27 thank you, at least someone thinks so

[4gnrations07]

She shouldnt had been cut!!!

[CuzUrGonna]

saw her last night in concert..got her autograph! she is simply amazing!

[Keata1313]

No wonder she didn't win...girl you have horrible tone

[4gnrations07]

@Keata1313 ooops, i meant to click a thumbs DOWN, not UP

[Keata1313]

@4gnrations07 Not that it matters much...nobody cares, at least nobody that matters.

[amyleeVSbenmoody]

What the fuck does this prove Carly Shitson? You're so stupid.

[PaudorMalta]

wow !

[MelroseFan4616]

I saw Carly perform tonight (We are the fallen), she is still amazing!!!

[urgrad03]

That girl can sing.

[mightyoldham]

It might just be me, but comparing her voice here (which is amazing btw), to her voice in 'Bury Me Alive', (which doesn't sit with me) she sounds completely different. idk, is it just me?

[demonhoopa]

@mightyoldham Yes. LOL

[prettylittleroslyn]

i hope she knows how lucky she is to be able to hit them top notes :) i wish i could do that!

[xXemozrusXx]

hate u carly

[Max10192]

her accent is the best thing about her xD

[crazylazy45]

I love her I wanted her to win

[toddfroggs]

i really wanted her 2 win she is way better than 6th place

[xTokyoxRebelx]

Man, I feel so bad for her. She's being compared to another singer JUST because they had similar band-mates.

Really sad...

She's an awesome vocalist!

[lildevil96552]

This is one of my all time favourite songs!

[jazzymcjazzster]

DANG! Girl can sing!

[lealeawolfgirl]

i love her

[TheSnowGothic]

AGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

[fragilexbreath]

@yaelkinXD and @101606VJ are you serious? are you serious? did you just say she can't sing? you guys don't know music then whatsoever. she is an AMAZING singer and you are just jealous that she can sing better then you. so next time you want to leave a nasty comment, think twice because you most likely are going to get proven wrong.

[viciouscanadianvixen]

@fragilexbreath ...one of the reasons i think she has so many haters is that she's had more chances than most to break into the industry and still hasn't been able to really do it. she had a record deal with a company that randy jackson was involved in that went bankrupt, then her first AI shot that fell through because of her visa and then the third chance where she made it through. really though, if she was so great, she's been given more opportunity than anyone and still can't do it.

[fragilexbreath]

@viciouscanadianvixen Yes but, you still cannot say she can't sing.

[viciouscanadianvixen]

@fragilexbreath ...when did i say she couldn't?!! re-read the post, i never said that. she can sing-she isn't great or fantastic or all of her chances would have turned into more and we wouldn't be having this conversation. i personally don't think she is any more talented than any las vegas lounge singer or at best, an opening act for someone else's concert. i was never "blown away" and obviously since she didn't win and had insanely poor sales, i'm not the only one who feels that way.

[viciouscanadianvixen]

@fragilexbreath ...also, there are a LOT of people out there who can sing (better than her and have way more talent) who've never been given an opportunity to be more. she's had 3 BIG shots and couldn't do it, while many only need to be heard at their local karaoke bar or singing on their way to work to break into the industry. lady gaga is a perfect example of that. akon just happened to hear her quietly singing a song she wrote and the rest is history.

[ilive2hurtu]

i love me some CARLY SMITHSON and some we are the fallen

[yaelkinXD]

I would love her if she would'nt copy EVANESCENCE with Ben Moody!!!!!

[101606VJ]

She sucks at singing and should not have been picked to even audtion

[NEORAGOphazaway]

i miss her!~~

[elpelozzz]

She did a really good job with this song! I loved how she changed some parts and put her own flavor to it. She was one of my fave girls that season along with Syesha and Alaina, who was cut really early :(

[tnsfmj15]

nobody from idol sing this song better than carrie underwood.. carrie was amazing and perfect when she sang this song..

[PitsPluma]

@tnsfmj15 Allison Iraheta did way better than Carrie Underwood, in my opinion.

[supernatt924]

they are playing it too slow

[crystalrain87]

She was the best one on that show I'm honestly surprised she was sent home so early. Amazing performer.

[tinaxo88]

<3 love

[lovejoydiva]

I thought for sure she would win...the chick has some pipes...I think it was some backlash because she had a record deal already or something!

[Luv2Rock333]

she was by FAR my favorite girl during season 7...she has sucha amazing voice! i love her tone! i want her to come back this season along with allison iraheta they are both soo amazing!!

[vervard]

guys, where is carly now??? I love her very much! She is my favorite Idol of all time!!!!!!

[BerLeigh]

@vervard she's the singer for a band consisting of Evanescence's original band members called We Are The Fallen... Their album comes out in a couple of weeks, but their single "Bury Me Alive" is out now :)

[CB6289]

Paula is doing that crazy clap ha!ha!

[AuraZZangel]

fuck Her.......

[fhmkid23]

carly carly amazing!

[fhmkid23]

CARLY i love you! im glad u have a band now... WE ARE THE FALLEN ROCKS!!

[xtinalamb]

Best Version on Idol Ever!!!!!!

[TashaLynn222]

i miss you paula!!

[apavlyak]

omg shes a fuckin poser. here she is nothing like what she is in we are the fallen. she completely changed to copy amy lee.

[svhorton]

Her not winning that season was another blow to the shows credibility.

[sakurakisou]

seriously, why does everyone keep calling her a liar? i'm clueless here. o___o

[auw116]

@sakurakisou ditto...i love her!

[amyleeVSbenmoody]

@sakurakisou Do research

[cbotten106]

@sakurakisou They think she really isn't Irish, perhaps? ...lol!

[cbotten106]

@sakurakisou well so are they, so at least you've got company. :-)

[eternalsilverlight]

2:20 D5

^

[eumarcorreia]

shit Smithson

[celticcutiepie]

Best voice of any American Idol contestant ever...hands down!

[iLOVEChihuahuas123]

You're crazy too. Kelly Clarkson will eat this bitch for breakfast and then shit on her in the toilet a blow this bitch out of the arena with her vocals.

Kelly Clarkson or Carly Smithson? Ain't even a competition.

[pipisakit]

carly is a MILF hahaha

[GoingUnder93]

She's even better with her new band We Are the Fallen!

[emilia223]

OMFG

carly smithon my favorite singer from american idol all time,

my idol

[godivafilm]

wow what is your problem? she is talented. You seriously need a life.

[godivafilm]

@iLOVEChihuahuas123 Sounds like you need some meds for ADHD...Bipolarity...stupidity.­..goodness where to begin lol. Good luck with those Chihuahuas, when they see stupid people they bite.

[iLOVEChihuahuas123]

@godivafilm Now you're just trying to get under my skin. How about you defend your precious Carly Smithson instead and prove to me I should not be calling her a liar? That's what a real fan would do.

[godivafilm]

@iLOVEChihuahuas123 Thats so cute you have a definition of a fan and what fans would do. Now that IS special lol. You just need to get a life since obviously intelligence is out of your league.

[godivafilm]

LOL you are too easy to mess with because you are so ignorant. You shouldnt have started something you cant finish. YOU are the one messing with everyone not the other way around. Go get some meds or find a mate. Something. You need a hobby.

[iLOVEChihuahuas123]

@godivafilm I'm ignorant? You shouldnt even say anything else because you obviously have no idea what the fuck you are talking about. You need to do some research or please cut your fingers.

[godivafilm]

lol keep showing yourself and what a low life you are- you are doing a great job at it and providing cheap entertainment- TY doggie!!

[rauj13]

This is the funniest thing I've read all day. (granted, it's only two hours old, and it'll probably be topped, but still funny.)

[emilia223]

@godivafilm what the hell is your problem shes a amazing singer you idiot if you dont like her whny watch her??

carly is a amazing singer she should of won and what you think noone cares got that

[amyleeVSbenmoody]

@emilia223 And nobody gives a fuck about your comment either you fucking worthless bitch

[amyleeVSbenmoody]

@godivafilm wow you are so stupid

[amyleeVSbenmoody]

@emilia223 If she's your Idol, you have mental issues

[emilia223]

shes way better then ramiyerll

[bonzaipeter]

LOve that songg she is super

[Jacc0s]

Did someone noticed randy's shoes?

[snapfishfb2]

@Jacc0s where is his shoes

[Jacc0s]

@snapfishfb2 2:38

[snapfishfb2]

@Jacc0s ROFL its like the red shoes in the wizard of oz

[rylezra]

love this so much :)

[petergriffin9901]

if she keeps singing like that, shell lose her voice FAST!!

[TheBestProducer]

why?

[amydixycook]

my gosh..,

she's great..,

fantastic..,

[LeonieLuvsMichaelJac]

She's really good, and i love that song by heart!!

[daonhatha]

@ Illuminati10101: Shut the fuck up honey this is not your place. Not at all.

[emilia223]

carly and kristy should be top 2

[FishnGrease]

You just don't get good, honest, belters like this anymore. Hope this isn't the last we've seen of you Carly...don't give up! :)

[KittiiKatze]

It's not the last you'll see of her at all. She's in a band with some ex-band members of Evanescence and they're pretty good. They're called We Are The Fallen if you want to check them out. They just signed a record contract about a month ago and are working on an album right now.

[FishnGrease]

Thank you so much for that information, I will check them out! :)

[1nspirator]

wow! love her voice!

[tshaini]

WOW

[MishedPotatoes]

Whether you agree or disagree whether Carrie, Allison or Carly sang this better, we can all agree that

[liokiko1992]

you compare them with celine dion??

[pawoo02]

she was my bet

[tillyboos]

Carly and Allison OWN this!

[cbotten106]

I've never heard Amy Lee sing Alone. Does she sing it very well?

[noelleganda28]

my favorite alone cover..

[sweetkay4u2008]

Nah I love this girl, but I think Carrie Underwoods Alone was way way better

[annoyingu4fun]

My favorite ALONE cover is by Heart.

[metalkavk]

it is a song which sounds great! In Bring me to life is not good sound. Each honor

[archuletalover95]

i luv carly's and Allison Iraheta's version of this !!!!

[davidkiller15]

That's what I call a good singer!

[freakslikeupissmeoff]

wish she dressed better than she did on Idol!

[xSnowWhiteQueen13x]

Yay Carly :)

totally amazing xD

What an awesome Accent :)

[BrandonBashaw16]

SHE IS WAY BETTER THEN HEART!!!!!!!

[MandaOnFire89]

Maybe that is a bit strong. She may have the pipes, but Heart wrote the friggin thing. and have you heard barracuda? DUDE!

[BrandonBashaw16]

i dont gaive a shit carly is better

[MandaOnFire89]

you know, i may have said dancers when i meant singers...but at least I spelled the shit right. Spelling 'give' wrong? seriously?

And I'll agree with you when Carly's career has lasted longer than Heart's, with higher record sales and more awards.

[cbotten106]

This song was actually written and recorded by Billy Steinberg (and others) prior to Heart getting it. But this version is Heart's creation. Celine covered Heart's take on the song for her Taking Chances album. Interestingly, that version was produced by Ben Moody, who is now in Carly's new band, We Are The Fallen. Crazy world.

I also agree with the comment below about the back up singers being awful here.

[BrandonBashaw16]

i fuckin love her

[valerixxx]

the best with no doubt

[MandaOnFire89]

I love Carly, HATED those darn backup dancers. What was with the screeching?

[lico909]

maybe you mean singers

[MandaOnFire89]

lol, yeah, that's what I meant. It was way too late for me to be making comments, haha. But yeah, those darn backup SINGERS!

[deathbird1395]

oh, my gawd! she was my FAVORITE! she should have NEVER been voted off. I loved her performance for Jesus Christ, Superstar. I have NO idea why the judges thought that she was choosing the wrong songs. i loved ALL of her performances.

[12345carlyfan]

She sure is. Carly rocks!!!

[sassycassy99]

SHE IS SO TALENTED!

[annelynn1991]

She is great!

[arturesteve]

I love her

Such a voice, such a great version of one of the best songs ever!

[Belladonna7777]

I bought her cd way back when she was Carly Hennessy and backed by MCA. MCA spent millions of dollars trying to launch her career around 2000. I thought American Idol was for amateurs only so it surprised me when I made the connection between Hennessy & Smithson.

[LoverxHater01]

AMY LEE WANNABE!