Leona Lewis - X Factor - Over The Rainbow

Leona - Over The Rainbow

[@Taylor___]

After 20 years of talent shows all over the world, I think she’s still the best they ever found.

[@bnhamilton]

Absolutely!

[@aTmospheriKzDnB]

Agreed👍

[@gefyturtle]

I agree with you. definitely the best so far

[@craigburrows5858]

Totally agree with you there x no one has come close x

[@Dj-ip2yt]

i couldnt agre with you more. I keep returning to it. I think that was the song that made her. I just cant take listering to that airhead Osbourne

[@jadeward1556]

This girl was everything I liked. She didn't put on an act like most do, she gained strength throughout her journey on this show. Her voice was effortless and, it was her own which is more than can be said for some on this show. Everything about this performance just sends shivers down your spine.

[@rayman2012rayman]

for once the british public got it right

[@sinatra222]

That was the last time until Brexit

[@jackb266]

Brexit is the biggest mistake this country has ever made but sure buddy

[@RHathemoment]

.👍

[@mishadouqa3584]

Oi!

[@grayza2988]

@@jackb266 dont be silly

[@BillsPodcast]

One of the best performances in talent show history!

[@barthelemyguillaume5718]

The best!

[@kendrabinsky4565]

Yes perhaps....but not giving credit to Eva Cassidy for this arrangement is not putting her at the top of my list!!!

[@sharcrum]

A big part of the magic of this performance is that it was for her cousin that passed away. And, of course Eva Cassidy's rendition of the song helped a lot too but Leona is really good.

[@DoubleTroubles729]

The most heavenly voice in the world… No one comes even close to this girl…voice of a cherubim Angel.

[@GarageStudio7]

@@kendrabinsky4565 Leona has mentioned that she was inspired by and adores Eva Cassidy.

[@DirectorHMAN]

Leona owns every other x factor winner ever (past, present & future)

[@stevenr4697]

I actually disagree... I believe Sam Bailey was far better than Leona Lewis, check out Sam Bailey singing New york... just my opinion :)

[@j201000]

***** But when Sam sung Bleeding Love (leona lewis song), She was terrible... All personal preference, leona is angelic and powerful :P which is why i prefer her haha

[@stevenr4697]

I agree that Bleeding Love was Sam's weakest performance but I think just the impact she has through singing paired with the stage direction and showmanship she surpassed Lewis. This may just be due to the budget increase from 2006 to 2013. I just think that Sam can do sooooo much more technically than Lewis as she can do a few high notes which do sound angelic but Sam will have a lot more diverse sounding songs in the years to come compared to Lewis' recent songs. I must admit though I get shivers when I listen to Leona Lewis' My Hands song... you like that one? :)

[@endrisulaj8892]

Sam Bailey is a great singer, I think she, Alexandra, Shayne and Matt are the best winners after Leona. Sam is an incredible vocalist and such a great belter, she's had some wow performances like power of love, the thing is that Leona signs with elegance and silky smooth, she has maybe 20 performances that wow you.

[@saifsandhu5683]

I use to love leona still do but she kinda faded away ..... but some of her songs and some of her high notes really remind me of Mariah Carey.... Obviously Mariah is better

[@littlebear8225]

It's already 2022 and Leona and Eva Cassidy's version of this song are still the best for me.

[@seanmanning8800]

Add Wendy Moten to the list

[@chinazauchella1675]

Add Pere Jason from The Voice Nigeria to the list. He sang the life out of the song

[@bnhamilton]

I always thought Frankie Lymon's version was the best ever until I heard this one.

[@electricladyland4421]

It's so unbelievable the confidence that some people have to insult a performance online. She did a great job

[@thevoiceofsense8875]

+A Dube --- And there is the irony of the talent show. On the one hand it uncovers hidden gems like Leona Lewis. But, unfortunately, it also encourages people to be an armchair critic - even when criticism isn't needed, like on a performance as good as this from a clearly talented singer. If she sang out of tune or her tone was grating to the ear, etc, then fair enough, it would deserve some criticism for a poor performance. But to, as you say, insult a good performance from a supremely talented singer with the most beautiful voice, just because they don't like the style in which she's singing it, just shows that some people don't give a rat's ass about making the world a more negative place. If I don't like a particular performance of an artist I try and leave constructive criticism, or I just go and find something I do like - after all no one has forced these people to listen to it in the first place!

[@never_pharma1412]

+A Dube Actually what IS believable is that there are people in this world that want to try and drag other people down, or kick them when they're down, because down is all they know. I wouldn't say they have 'confidence' though. Confidence is a good feeling about yourself. They just have bad feeling about everyone else! Let's face it, nothings wrong with expressing what you feel about something - that's what we're here for. But KZbin has no checks or balances, so while most comments are worth reading (likes and dislikes) there will always be the immature, the half-wits and the haters to fuck things up!

[@TapDancerDood]

It was good, yet to be honest I felt the slow vibrato was forced, and therefore ruined it.

[@obi.A.]

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[@saintgermain93]

Holy shit that last note.... goose bumps

[@joshsmith2911]

what when she screamed

[@gollycom]

It was totally off key and sounded retarded..😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🐸🤓🤡

[@TheKonga88]

@@gollycom Exactly, the gullible masses hear only what they are told to hear..🐑🐑🐑🐑

[@user-vd3tv2dx5u]

@@joshsmith2911 shut up. Youre just onw of those who always says things were better in the older days. Take your judy garland shirley bassey ratchet self on.

[@user-vd3tv2dx5u]

@@TheKonga88 ive seen your playlists. Your taste is ass. Stfu and take your hateful self on

[@aaronwilkins4459]

what the actual fuck? Louis and Sharon did not stand for this but they stood for Honey G every fucking week this year!?

[@GlennB9876]

Best Winner ever!!!

[@GarageStudio7]

She has such a beautiful and effortless tone!!!!

[@nathanstewart6454]

Wow that was amazing!!! I've never heard a more beautiful performance of that song ever. Made me tear up.

[@mikerton]

give a listen to eva cassidy shes from maryland usa she does stings fields of gold and an old standard called autumn leaves as well as the rainbow song

[@moulosify]

And did anybody else watch this on the night and think "yep, that oughta do it, she's just won"?!

[@TreyParkersBitch]

Andrew Ryback I was too busy being an alcoholic but yeah.

[@itpcuu5446]

TreyParkersBitch LMAOOOO i’m proud of your recovery tho

[@theblueangel28]

thats the only redo of eva cassidys version that has ever done it justice simply incredible

[@dannywales7971]

She had a great voice. Outclassed everyone on this show. This is a lovely rendition.

[@ma53jg]

I have watched this many times over the years and it never fails to move me. I especially love when Ms Lewis flicks her hand to the side before hitting that note at the end. WOW!

[@lordusmaximus147]

Goosebumps every time!!!!!!! Unbelievably fabulous 😀

[@midaaguilera1663]

wow....how she hits high note then down to low so fast n calmly.

[@hropeter]

The best contestant in the history of X-factor and other similar music shows! You are GREAT Leona!!

[@ryblinkhopkinson874]

My favourite live performance of all time. Never heard something as beautiful, emotive and flawless in my life. Moves me to tears every time.

[@ellahoustonmorris3630]

So sad she lost her cousin she really put heart into the song.

[@KyristaLove432]

She could sing a song about poop n it would sound amazing lol she is such a good singer

[@zwielicht12perkele]

Leona has a very beautiful voice, bless her and this song and let us live through this, and appritiate the beauty of music and art!

[@moulosify]

I don't think I could ever tire of listening to this.

[@anSealgair]

Her voice is a thing of beauty. She put her own stamp on the song and took it to a new and wonderful place.

[@rickspoohbear]

The best rendition of Over the Rainbow I have ever heard, and I have heard allot

[@Jkaterchannel]

Have you heard Eva cassidy's version? Actually you just did... sung brillantly by Leona. I just wish Leona or whoever would have given credit where it was due. To tell Leona that she "leonized it" was a bit of a let down to Eva's legacy.

[@Aliyaibs]

Eva cassidys is and always will be my favourite. But this is defo a close second.

[@joshsmith2911]

Take it youve never heard the original then!

[@joshsmith2911]

@@Jkaterchannel its actually Judy Garlands song sorry you didnt know that but you can't know everything i suppose at least you knew Eva Cassidy performed it

[@menzlo]

@@joshsmith2911 They were saying Eva's version is the best (I agree) -- not that Eva was the original singer.

[@ForceStudios]

I really love and miss Eva Cassidy and her "rainbow"... and her version was definitely the inspiration for this performance. But also I`m "near on tears" with Leona`s performance here... and damn, she`d made such a unbelievable-wonderful job and a great career...just one word: Amazin`!

[@rafadydkiemmacha7543]

Eva's version wasn't an inspiration. Leona's one is a rip-off, it's mostly identical, except the ending, where Leona decided to show off.

[@NASTAR01]

Holy cow. Seriously stunning. She barely gave herself room for a breath before she took on that high/long final note, and she nailed it. Just incredible.

[@I_am_FRANCO]

cow is not holy

[@KevinSmithdc]

AMAZING performance. OMG, that girl can sing. I could listen to her all day.

[@caitlinhowie3089]

I played this at my Daughters Memorial... Beautiful :(

[@MrLuigiable]

I LOVE this version. People need to be more open to different renditions of certain songs by different types of artists. Leona gave whole new inspirational meaning to "Why oh why can't I!!"

[@Heidaaaa]

Seriously the best version of this song I have ever heard!

[@r.r.8689]

heidos7 My favorite after Susan Boyle version 🙏🏻

[@cruiznnz]

Her version is as beautiful as she is and she did her cousin's memory proud. She has the voice of an angel but I will always prefer Iz's version of this song.

[@juliemacdonald2349]

she did a great job but the styling was after Eva Cassidy's rendition who in my opinion did the best version - though Sam Harris knocked this outta the park in 1983 as well on Star Search

[@msmilano7091]

It’s pretty hard to beat Eva’s beautiful version

[@Heidaaaa]

@@msmilano7091 Well yeah besides that and the original of course with Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

[@Rangemoor57]

She has the most amazing voice and is fantastic live on stage. I was lucky enough to get front seats at the X Factor tour when she won in 2006. she is genuinely a nice person who is so down to earth and seems totally unaware oif her super star quality! She just delivered every week. AWESOME and I love this song! :-)

[@periperigord]

I've never, ever heard a better version of the song and sung so incredibly well. A truly stunning performance. Leona is a world-class performer. I adore her!

[@ojosazulescanada]

Leona, thank you for your God given gift to be able to sing like an angel. If I sing, the cows and sheep disappear in horror .jaja. And remember to be good with the children because they are the inspiring, singers, teachers, doctors and others. Love you alot and greetings from Vancouver, Canada.

[@ma53jg]

So beautiful. This brings me to tears every time I hear it. I would love to buy this version of the song.

[@johnriddle6109]

That was exactly my thought years ago 😅. But you carnt ! Good old you tube 😅

[@KurtMCox]

Doesn't get much better than this.

[@joshsmith2911]

It does Judy Garland the original

[@msmilano7091]

Josh Smith Eva Cassidy’s version was stunning too.

[@jckus123j5]

12 years 😢 remember sat watching this in my bedroom. Such a beautiful amazing woman Leona is!

[@DarkPhoenix89]

No other winner on the xfactor can match her vocal ability. She is the best!

[@ma53jg]

I love hearing Leona Lewis sing this timeless classic. She was emotional when she sang this because of the loss of her cousin. Now she needs to release a GREAT album.

[@elisasweber]

Just phenomenal. I'm speechless. Wow.

[@qualityswisswatches1]

THAT MY DARLINGS WAS UN FUCKING BELIEVABLE..!

[@songbirdy]

People who thumbs down this performance are out of their frieken mind.

[@tonywestbrook6436]

It's called a mental deficiency. No feelings, regards, or happiness comes from them. Their life sucks and they want ppl to know it. Sad!

[@joshsmith2911]

Listen to Judy Garland sing it then leona scream it

[@truthcrackers]

She was shrieking bur damn I love her!

[@gollycom]

Some of us can actually hear shit..😂😂😂😂😂🤪🤪🐸 Baaaaaa baaaaaa braindead sheep.🐏🐑🐑🐑🐑🐏🐏🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑

[@mercwindow]

Teresa Gib listen to Eva Cassidys version and you will understand why the thumbs down. But I wouldn't put my thumbs down to this

[@adamphung]

she is one of the best singer we've seen in this planet, her talent same with Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, Beyonce Knowles...

[@mandyno5328]

She is very good but not on the level of whitney and mariah

[@LOYALLUTON]

I honestly think she is the best of them all

[@richardswain1503]

Wish she could sing like this again

[@nathanstewart6454]

This one of those performances that leave you frozen in a state of awe long after it's over. This is the most beautiful version of the song I have ever heard.

[@hakimofficial2874]

Yes, Leona voice is much more stronger, world standard, emotional and better than anyone else!! Plss stop comparing

[@amandaprado2504]

Acredito que todo mês venho aqui para ver essa apresentação com as avaliações dos juízes. Simplesmente fantástico! Essa garota arrasou, não tinha quem a impedisse de ganhar essa competição! Leona é muito abençoada, Deus a coroou com essa linda voz.❤❤

[@lukelee3]

I'd buy her x factor competition album in Hd audio

[@toneloke1215]

Yeah, it was based on Cassidy's version, which I've listened to, but this is a whole different ball game. There's no word soft and beautiful enough to describe that tone, and the control of her vibrato is unreal. Then there's the emotion, like WTF, those power notes would've turned Mike Tyson into a blubbering wreck. Can't believe there's actually people here who can't even feel it (check if you have pulses, you know who you are!!)

[@LOYALLUTON]

Absolutly spot on. Best female voice i.ve ever heard

[@PistachioDean]

I love how graceful Leona is. Just her mannerisms at the end, she's got an old school, vintage classiness about her. Wonderful performance!

[@clairesharman6820]

Best performance on the xfactor xxxx

[@the_judge_8262]

Omg, she's amazing. What a tribute for her cousin 👍🏼

[@musicpianoman]

Leona has an amazing voice, however this rendition was like giving the song an overdose of Valium. When you start to deviate too much from the original melody you start to lose the songs quality and cohesiveness.

[@RICHARDTHEBEANS]

No one else was ever gonna win with her in the competition. Truly wonderful voice, she sucks the air out of the room, makes you hold your breath and sings like an angel.. GOOSEBUMPS.

[@AllieKitaguchi]

that long note at 3:40 was unreal...

[@RICHARDTHEBEANS]

this girl is one of the only singers that gives me goosebumps all over. simply beautiful.

[@Jkaterchannel]

I love Leona. So sweet and hugely talented. I just wish that the credit for this version was given to its rightful creator : Eva Cassidy.

[@catherinebollo2694]

Jkaterchannel the song was written in 1939, long before Eva Cassidy sung her version of it. Eva's version is also very beautiful.

[@aaronwilkins4459]

what planet are u on? this predates Eva by nearr 60 years

[@JKater-ct5cf]

Did you not read my comment? I said this Version, not the song.

[@marythompson2967]

Jkaterchann

[@isosteric]

Yeah. The arrangement is Eva's, but Leona sang it best

[@rachelaquino7526]

Absolutely out of this world.

[@Ljm23281]

I love how everyone was silent for her.. that last note though, fucking hell.

[@TheKonga88]

You mean that screeching shit?😂😂😂😂😂🐸🐑🐑

[@RichardBeytagh]

This is Eva Cassidy's version and sang it first....Leona's great but give credit

[@GarageStudio7]

Richard Beytagh Leona's voice is truly beautiful, she has always stated that Eva Cassidy has inspired her so much. I think she was very sad due to her cousin dying, so all of her focus was probably on that. Eva Cassidy's version is very beautiful and heartfelt!

[@tcarlone2222]

Amen

[@cuscaritaurangsunda9153]

oke im watching this at december 2019..lol

[@LOYALLUTON]

im watching it dec 2020

[@nicolepaterso3535]

got me emotional for sure, love her voice x

[@wagnerlucas805]

Essa garota é sem sombra de dúvidas a melhor cantora de todas as edições do XFACTOR. LEONA LEWIS! 😍❤

[@katiebob53]

OMG still makes me cry in 2015, beautiful version.

[@lavender197]

I loved it !!!! I felt like she was a professional singing on that stage !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D YOU GO LEONA!!!!!!!

Oh my God, this is something incredible!!

[@DavidBrianBenson119]

No where near as good as Eva Cassidy version . Released after she passed away from cancer

[@fuckingthepussyholes]

Leona Lewis was the best singer to come out of any of the XFactors. This is just so incredible :D

[@igybulsen5159]

*I FREAKIN' LOVE THE SLOW VIBRATO*

[@debesting1]

I know when music moves me, and this does. Awesome.... She takes it to another level. I've heard many versions of this and she def. takes it over the rainbow.

[@littlemzboots10]

Still can't believe only Simon stood up

[@pamshipon3218]

OK, for all you haters Judy sung this superbly as a lullaby, can't fault her there. Eva Cassidy took the lullaby and turned it into a song with expression for people with more sophisticated musical taste. As a tribute, Leona took Eva's version and poured a ton of sentiment into it so that you could feel the emotion in the performance For me, music is all about making you feel emotion, and *this is just a beautiful performance that rips your heart out*. What more could you want. If you can't connect with it and feel the emotion, then I guess that's just the way you take stuff in, as we're all different. However, *if you were expecting to hear a lullaby, and were disappointed, that's easily fixed - just go and watch the Wizard of Oz.*

[@rogerb68]

A diva from the begining Leona..x 2019..

[@dougieranger]

Best ever version by miles. Objective opinion. Cassidy was good but this is loads better.

[@RisaGreen]

Judy Garland is the best

[@musicpianoman]

"Objective opinion" that's an Oxymoron!

[@jwmcmac]

Delta By saying it out loud and it being your personal view ... it being subjective. However, Leona really really really sang this song so good ... she having an awesome voice ... and she can sing so soft and so strong from one breath to the next ... and her voice lending itself very well to electronics as well. She having it all. GOD Bless her.

[@dougieranger]

She's a nice girl too, hasn't got carried away with her fame.

[@heffa3821]

@ all haters and rude heffas and people who like to start mess "to each their own." On a different note: I agree Dougie this performance was stunning!

[@DrawNCraft-Official]

Leona gave a powerful performance but this is Eva Cassidy's version who did a more subtle, touching rendition.

[@thevoiceofsense8875]

+BigBangStudios More subtle - yes, more touching - not on yer life. And.....er NO. This was Leona's version, which was based on Eva Cassidy's version, which was based on Judy Garland's version.

[@thevoiceofsense8875]

+jubile2015 Leona's version is a similar interpretation in terms of the counterpoint off of the melody, but she makes the version her own with subtle but important differences and with the style in which it is sung. Eva's version was laid back and sung more like a folk song. Leona's version was full on dramatic and sung with pure emotion (because of the dedication to her cousin). And she definitely DIDN'T sing exactly the same notes. Do your research and check properly !!!! And as for her voice being forced at the end - there may be a very small element of truth in what you say. She was hitting the big power note ending, and she was still learning her craft here on X-factor (her voice is anything but forced nowadays) .So it may not have been perfect, but it was still dam good. What does make it magical though is her ability to add huge contrast in dynamic range especially in the middle part of the song, when she starts to wind up one power note after another. That was just sublime because you rarely get to see anyone able to do that, and definitely not with such a beautiful tone.

[@thevoiceofsense8875]

+jubile2015 OK let's see if you can put your money where your mouth is. Go and post your own video with both versions mixed on top of each other, so that we can hear. If they are then exactly the same note for note I'll give you $1,000 if not you can give me the cash instead. Somehow, I don't think you will, BECAUSE THEY'RE NOT, AND IN MY BOOK THAT MAKES THEM SIMILAR! Anyway, you're missing the point. The style in which they are sung is different. Leona's version is much more emotional and dramatic, and that's why only Sharon Osbourne (not all the judges) said "you took it and Leonafied it, and you owned it", because Leona is the known for superbly conveying emotion in a song, and her performance was outstanding, which is why she owned it. Your next comment is just ridiculous. HOW IN THE HELL COULD YOU POSSIBLY KNOW WHAT LEONA WAS THINKING? If you knew anything about her you would know that wouldn't even enter her head, because that's not the sort of person she is. In any case, It's not written anywhere that the contestants must say who's version they've based their interpretation on - SO YOUR COMMENT ISN'T EVEN RELEVANT! Now, let me just put the record straight for you. Avicci didn't create the original melody of 'Fade into darkness', that runs right through the song, he COPIED it from 'Perpetuum Mobile' by Penguin Cafe Orchestra. SO AVICII'S SONG IS A COPY (a totally different arrangement, production, and genre, but still a COPY) Also, he was bitching about Leona's record label not crediting him on her single, so in the end they agreed to put the credit on the track. BUT HE DIDN'T EVEN CREDIT HIS OWN VOCALIST Andreas Moe, so he was guilty for what he was accusing Leona of doing. As for your plagiarism statement, what you don't seem to get is that most artists copy at some point (if their career is long enough) because they respect the original version and like to re-interpret it in their own style (after all even they are influenced by their favorite music). Leona covered 'Homeless', which was originally recorded by Darin, and I'm glad she did, because her version, especially when she sings it live, is one of the best ballads I've ever heard. Darin covered 'Viva la Vida' by Coldplay. Coldplay were accused of plagiarism of a song ironically titled 'The songs I didn't write', by Creaky Boards for the melody of 'Viva la Vida'. DO YOU GET IT YET, music is not just creation, it's also interpretation, IT GOES ON ALL THE TIME! Leona also covered Snow Patrol's 'Run', but her interpretation was completely different, and way more successful, earning Snow Patrol a nice chunk of cash in royalties, and enabling them to successfully re-release their version. According to Music Radar, Gary Lightbody, the lead singer from Snow Patrol said about Leona's version "That's what you want a song to do. Different interpretations and meanings. Songs aren't monolithic, at least the good ones aren't WHAT LEONA HAS DONE HAS TOUCHED HEARTS". And that's exactly what she did with the song on this post - even if you don't like it! But let's get back to your statement. So far, Leona has released 22 songs from her Albums, only 5 of which were covers. So MOST of what people have heard from her is ORIGINAL. Out of what they haven't heard, from her Studio Albums, 'Spirit', 'Echo', 'Glassheart', and 'I am' only 11 tracks out of 64 were covers (you can't include her Christmas Album, which is supposed to have cover versions on it) SO YOU DO THE MATH! And last of all, she quit her record company (because they wanted her to do an Album of cover versions) so that she can do an Album of completely original material. that is ANYTHING BUT a career full of Plagiarism. At last, we come to statement that's correct. Many singers called Diva's can hit a power note and hold it, but hardly any can do it without straining their voice and sounding pitchy. If you listen to the middle of the song on this post you can hear Leona do it perfectly. But don't forget this was X-Factor, in her younger days, when she was still perfecting her skills, so the last note may not have been perfect (but was still good). For a good example of what she can do as an established artist you need to go and listen to songs she has released and performed live (because any one can be made to sound good in a recording studio). A good example is her Labyrinth tour, and you will hear the best artist that can hold a power note without losing her beautiful tone. Finally, an original recording is DEFINITELY NOT always better than a copy. There are bucket loads of examples to prove you are wrong, but here are just a few: 'Nothing compares 2 U' by Sinead O'Connor, 'It's my life', by No Doubt, "Whatta man', by Salt 'n Pepa, 'Torn', by Natalie Imbruglia, 'It's Oh so quiet', by Byork, 'Killing me softly', by Roberta Flack, then there's 2 songs that Leona sang on the X-Factor, 'The first cut is the deepest', by Rod Stewart, and 'I will always love you', by Whitney Houston, and even the Queen of Soul - Arethra Franklin covered 'Respect, and the Legendary Stevie Wonder covered 'Superstition' one of the tracks that made him famous. Seriously, you need to do your research instead of letting your emotions, and hatred for Leona cloud your reasoning !!!!

[@thevoiceofsense8875]

+jubile2015 OK I was trying to keep this sensible instead of just turning it into a slanging match but clearly you've got no valid arguments, you've just come here for a confrontation, so fair enough. First, let me ask you, do you actually understand English ??? I guess I'll have to break it down for you so that you're single brain cell can understand what I'm saying. I actually meant go and post your own video of Leona Lewis singing and Eva Cassidy singing, mixed together, so that we can hear note for note if they are the same, but i guess the phrase "with both versions" required one brain cell too many (seriously, who the hell would want to hear you singing anyway !!). But if you can't do that (and at this point I seriously doubt if you can do much of anything) then show me where (on what post) they are singing the same note for note. As I said, you won't be able to because not only are you talking complete crap, you struggle to string a proper sentence together. And WTF has honesty got to do with it? So what if Katie Melua said it, Leona was grieving for her cousin who died, ARE YOU SO INCOMPETENT AND HEARTLESS THAT YOU COULDN'T SEE THAT? And again, IF SHE SINGS EXACTLY THE SAME NOTES, SHOW ME WHERE OR STFU? If Leona is a has-been and is forgotten, then WHAT THE F*&k ARE YOU DOING HERE. Not that I don't think Eva Cassidy is a great artist and was really talented, but I didn't even know who she was till I came on this post and saw all the haters. And I think you'll find that Leona is way more famous than Eva will ever be !!!! Last of all you didn't even read a word I wrote did you, because you would've seen how stupid you look with the imitator accusations, when I clearly proved that you're wrong. It's a real shame that half-wit's like you can find nothing better to do with their time then go around spreading their hatred and trying to annoy people that genuinely appreciate talent. But there's the thing......you're trying but your complete crap at that as well, because all of you've done is show how poorly you understand English, how well you dodge questions you can't answer, and how easy it is to make you look like the f*&k-wit you are !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thevoiceofsense8875]

+jubile2015 Well....finally....you ARE right about one thing. We don't speak the same language, literally or metaphorically......jeeze, you don't even know how to argue. Let's face it, your opinions are about as relevant as a parachute in a submarine, as interesting as a documentary on dirt, and as factual as Frosty the fast-talking snowman! Grown-ups normally dispute a point that was made, if they don't agree with it. But you're like a little kid running around with their fingers in their ears, so that they can't hear what they don't want to. I proved that your full-of-shit, and that Leona's ORIGINATED more quality music than I bet you've ever listened to. I gave you probably the longest, most detailed comment in the history of long detailed comments, but all I keep getting from you in reply is "imitation....imitation". So, here's a radical thought,....why don't you pull your fucking fingers out of your ears, and go and listen to some of her music, so you can see how stupid your answers are. Then try and tell Clive Davis (assuming you even know who that is), or Oprah (ditto), or the many top artists that acknowledge her talent, or the tens of millions of other people that bought her music, that she's a nobody, and see how far you get! Seriously, how can you even know what quality music is with your... "the best thing she's done was her copy of Avicci"... bullshit. His record was crap anyway, the Cahill remix of Collide was waaaaay superior, without that irritating piano riff in it. I normally enjoy putting across a difference of opinion,.....hell I even get a kick out of trading a few put-downs, but I can't have a battle of wits with a half-wit....where's the fun in that! So, I suggest you go back to your cave and wait for evolution to donate you another brain cell, so you can figure out how to change hands when you wet your whistle over a poster of Avicci..... because with an attitude like yours, I figure whistle wetting is as good as it'll get for ya!!!!!

[@dougrobinson2024]

freaking goose bumps, yo!

[@Leonytus100]

she did not make that song her own its eva cassidys rendition of over the rainbow

[@AsifKhan-ju4ld]

+Leo nitus In turn you could argue that it was Judy Garland's song. All three singers interpreted it differently, Leona starts off heavily influenced by the Eva Cassidy version but toward the middle and end belts like Judy Garland.

[@AsifKhan-ju4ld]

jubile2015 no, not in the movie version I meant a couple of live performances. You might find some here.

[@thevoiceofsense8875]

+Leo nitus Eva Cassidy's version was the inspiration, so the lead melody is similar. But, you can't say a folk song, casually sang with a guitar is the same rendition as a dramatically delivered performance with huge dynamic range, an orchestra, bucket loads of emotion, and an awesome performance. So she DID make it her own.

[@obi.A.]

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[@RiiR0]

2019 ?

[@eronibale2942]

my favorite x-factor winner of all time and hands down my favorite rendition of this song. I reckon they should've gotten her to perform this at the 2014 Oscars. much as I love Pink, Leona would have smashed it!!!

[@ArchdukeOfBelgrade]

She sure is amazing singer,I dont really like this arrangement..her vibrato sounded bit.. well wobble-ish.

[@nvstrom]

i'm legit crying

[@karynbsrt]

She snagged Eva Cassidy's version. I think Leona is good, but you can't BEAT Eva Cassidy's version, which she copied.....

[@NoodleB0p]

I agree she kinda did

[@Kibouo]

Her best performance in the show, you can hear that this song is clearly far more special to her than any other.

[@design321]

Eva Cassidy created this rendition of 'Rainbow' and Leona, while she has a nice voice did not bring anything to the table to make it her own.

[@thetruththerhymeandthereas8519]

design321 Well that's just a dumb comment! Do you really think the 2 versions sound the same, or that Leona's version sounds like anyone else's? How about the slow build from chimney tops to that explosion of power, beautiful tone, and pure emotion in "somewhere" (for me the most iconic, showstopping note I've ever heard sung - period). Do you really think that has been done before ????

[@princesslokaliaspencer1691]

Although Cassidy created this arrangement and quite beautifully sung but Leona is the best vocal sounds ever. She own it!

[@gudegtjokro3820]

woooowwwww.....love U voice

[@883superlow1]

A stunning performance, one of the best versions by far.

[@Martdiva1979]

Omg one of best Versions i have heard since Eva did it... wow At 2:32 and 3:30 The pot of GOLD at the end of the Rainbow

[@globalchick1]

Not as good as Eva Cassidy's version I'm afraid. Look up Eva's on youtube.

[@toneloke4405]

+globalchick1 Done that, and TOTALLY disagree. This is the best version by a landslide !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@faustgrenaldo]

I guess that's what makes everybody unique. Different strokes for different folks. I personally prefer Eva's performance a lot more. Leona's sounds more like a contestant trying to showcase her vocal range and power, whereas Eva's was more of an artist expressing her art and connecting with the listeners in a small club. They're both appropriate for the settings they were sung in, I guess.

[@isosteric]

Nah. Eva's is good, this is phenomenal.

[@obi.A.]

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[@MrShockleader]

It's pretty but not a touch on Eva Cassidy's version, shame she couldn't reference it.

[@YaoEspirito]

It would be pretty tough for anyone out there to match Eva's version.

[@darliciatv8040]

Does anybody reference thier song on these shows??? No. Sit down hater.

[@richardwebster1489]

Just amazing greatest song and version ever

[@px8867]

Even after the amazing performance of Sidney Christmas in BGT, I think the Leona's version is still the best!!!

[@ps5andstuffhere]

Christmas version might be slightly better. It's close. Christmas goes into different levels

[@px8867]

@@ps5andstuffhere We can’t choose, both of them is perfection

[@tomas98z]

this was so crappy compared to the real iz

[@susieshoes1]

She blows the original clean out of the water.. Songbird

[@chrisdbrt]

She owns that song

[@stavarger9917]

My God! You are the greatest of all time Leona Lewis. Superb performace.

[@shiroikiba7344]

I think she ruined the song, but that's just my opinion

[@zivkobabz]

its not her version she just resings a version released by another person cant remember her name ergo its a cover but if you think she ruined the cover thats your opinion

[@vaga8bnd]

shiroikiba Totally agreed

[@pamshipon3218]

shiroikiba *Totally Disagree* Her counterpoint around the melody is simply sublime, and shows how someone can take a tired old melody and turn it into something truly special.

[@shiroikiba7344]

Pam Shipon I accept the fact that you disagree though I still think the takes away what makes the original song so beautiful

[@pamshipon3218]

shiroikiba Maybe, but she adds something that is even more beautiful, by singing off the original melody but not too far off so you know where it still is, and taking it to where you can inject raw emotion into it. Bottom line, she changes up an old sounding melody into a modern masterpiece.

[@ArvaeKal]

she fucking butchered this song so badly

[@2porangi]

your brain is butchered. it needs to be rewired!!

[@deltanovember1672]

Aven... seriously?

[@ArvaeKal]

No, I'm just a very honest guy.

[@endrisulaj8892]

She put huge vocals to it

[@ArvaeKal]

huge? she took the original and put a 5 minute silence between each word

[@dugw55]

This was singing at its best, there is not many people who can sing this powerful with so much control. \i just think people need reminding how geat she is

[@FrancisGoya]

Discover the beautiful Francis Goya's "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" performing :kzbin.info/www/bejne/oobagnyeqNKig80