Blake Lewis - Mack The Knife

[Texanrider76465]

You know, it is really sad when a performer the caliber of Tony Bennett gives you advice and the performer is too arrogant to accept it. Bennett remarked that the song was "pre-rap." The point of that observation was "slow the tempo down" Instead, he ignored the advice, botched the words, and was flat on some notes and too sharp on others. He has a nice voice, but when his focus in most of his songs is "beat-boxing," the outcome is predictable. No wonder he came in 2nd. ARROGANCE PERSONIFIED.

[BuckNekkid3000]

Blake: TOO young, TOO arrogant..ok..maybe IGNORANT is a better choice of a word to use here. His loss for not taking a valid suggestion from Tony Bennett. (slow it down and figure out what it's about). This song is out of Blakes league. minus 5 stars.

[kylewtrhouse]

it's funny how the "professionals" say they shldnt do this or that .. and it turns out better than the original LOL

[ozzfan1979]

Blake Lewis baby!!

[Ganthrithor13]

This one is my favorite of his performances on idol.

[omgbfsroxohyeah]

I remeber this! I loves this!

[blackpython]

I enjoyed this version better than Clay Aiken's (though no one beats Mack the Knife, not even any performer I've seen in "The Threepenny Opera", the musical this is originally from). I felt like this version showcased the swing element more, Clay Aiken's seemed very much like someone trying to sing a style they can't really pull off. Having a great voice doesn't mean you can sing every style well.

[teakbridge101]

I totally agree. Clay did seem like he was trying to sing and doing so too hard. Blake seemed natural, and that is so gangster-like. Showy, cool, and edgey with an old time smoothness.

[huholah]

sorry...clay is way better than blake in this song....

[P0KeMoNcHaMpI0N]

amen

[laureastarlight]

was different.. but better? dunno.

[CarlottaMusic]

Check us out! We're going on tour opening for Blake Lewis starting September 29th!

[cwbaseball11]

so am i

[hisho101]

ur mom to?

[maealo22]

He literally ruined the song.. forget about how hot and talented he is with his beatboxing.. just listen to his interpretation of the song, just a mess..

I get what Tony Bennett tried to say.. understand the song.. he is focusing on his performance.. neglecting the most important thing.. Clay Aiken sang this song brilliantly.

[christina0129]

good performance really good

he is CUTE & HOTT!

[JackandJill1911]

Lol tony bonnett doesn;t like blacks ahahahahhaahhaha that's so awesome.

[paspnkf]

he is the best

[jssass]

hottie!

[elliebellie1]

ye a uh blake rox !!!

cnt wait 4 his cd

[bshortygal]

hes HAWT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Blakelewisrocks1]

Man that old guy is so ugly! hes scares me

[jmarsh89]

That "old guy" is Tony Bennett, one of the most legendary singers in the history of American music.

[nicker85]

X2

At least there is one of other 80's baby besides myself who appreciates legendary American performers.

Music is what it is today because of people like Tony Bennett.

There is amazing music out there for everyone to listen to but younger people just know it as "Old Music", they are missing out.

[freedom509rwk]

You shouldn't stereotype. I am what you would call "A Younger Person" and I am the biggest Bobby Darin fan you'll ever meet.

[hoya03]

Hey all im sayin is I heard he wa gay and then this song hurt my dogs ears and my mom got mad and thats all im sayin

[BlakesTheIdol]

Blake *sighs* is perfect

[55lmp]

Love It...

[jssass]

I love Blake!

[xrockbouvier5979]

amazing. my favourite.

[theatrelicious]

He's greattt

[Blakergirl4]

Blake should've won but i guarantee he'll sell more albums than Jordin.

[xxY2JLEDGENDKILLERxx]

@Blakergirl4 looks like you where wrong he didn't sell more than jordin and it looks like even you have given up on him...

[cadebra1961]

Classic! And listen to the old dude, Mr. Bennett. I think he knows a thing or 2. I believe Blake did a KNOCK-OUT job with this one as well. This boy can Swing/Sing anything! Bless his heart.

[nancyfeehily]

Balke didn't win..Jordin did it!! But anyway...for no reason I still love him...He's absolutely cool!!

[katsups]

i actually thought this was one of blakes best performances. It kept to the true nature of the song while still keeping it young and fresh. He also has good vocals in this one, its a good choice for his type of voice.. [which is partly why i think his version is better than clay's version. clay has such a different voice that i dont think fits the song as well.]

[kagechi]

he's so yummy!

[tomcoll123]

amazing! i love this guy

[kjk]

I think Tony Bennett has been reanimated...

[sixteenskies]

I like Clay Aiken's version better. But he still did so well with it. I love Blake, he's so incredibly talented!

[iluvnicholasjonas]

agreed :)

[IamStEfAniExo789]

wow!

[xoblakexo]

i am a total blaker girl!!!! i luv him soooooooooo much

[angelzz4you]

I thought it was pretty good...

[HarajukuLuvr]

I love Blake Lewis, he's my ultimate fav, but this was NOT his best. :(

[norsoulnet]

Is that supposed to be mack the knife?  Jesus, I could sing it better than that.

[Mashimaro2468]

lol I'd like to see you try

[crayola1961]

This boy can sing anything and GREAT at that! Voice is top quality, interpretation excellent, confidence and performance just fabulous...and kinda cute as well. He could go..all...the...WAY!!

[kerryperfecto26]

I <i>lurrrve</i> Blake Lewis!

I'm a certified Blaker Girl!