All Smiles

Sorry about the inconsistency lately. I plead three kids....

This should make up for it though:

Watch this and thank me later.

Kanye West - "Heartless"

Great artist. Great song.

Did anyone hear Kris Allen's version of this song on American Idol this week? I was BLOWN.A.WAY. I absolutely loved it. I have been a fan of Kris Allen's all season and hoped that he would make it all the way but knew his chances were slim. But what a move on his part. Pick a song completely unexpected and completely rock it. Great song. Great artist. Way to go Kris!

Watch a music video
Read about the song choice
Listen to The Fray's version

Kris's performance:

Cold Blooded @ Yahoo! Video

Israel Kamakawiwoole - "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"

After last week, I wanted to pick a song that just makes me feel good and makes me smile. That is exactly what this song does. I love EVERYTHING about this song - especially the fact that he flawlessly combines two great classics - "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World"

Here are some other versions of these great songs:

Judy Garland: Wizard of Oz
Katharine McPhee
Jason Castro

Luis Armstrong



and of course, my favorite...