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Time to run down some random thoughts from tonight’s episode of America’s Got Talent.

Overall Impression
I was a little disappointed. I think that the producers are trying a little to hard to produce the show instead of making the talent and stories the show. Things like the strobe light buzzers that just annoy. Leave those out. They also focused on far too many crappy acts. They should know better and start us off with a killer act that makes the rest of the show not as important and locks us in.

Favorite Act of the Night – The Eriam Sisters
By far my favorite act of the night was the Eriam Sisters. That trio of sisters gave me the chills. I’m sure I wasn’t just cold, because I live in Las Vegas. No doubt the youngest sister has the most talent, but Piers was right that they can all sing. I can’t wait to see how America’s Got Talent with some makeup, costumes and production will make some incredible talent even better. I loved that they could sing, but that they could own the stage as well. Turns out I actually liked the Eriam Sisters a few weeks ago too. Very nice and made watching the show worthwhile for me.

Since they were my favorite, here’s a video of the Eriam Sisters trio who sang “I Want You Back” by the Jackson 5 on America’s Got Talent Premiere

Voices of Glory
Couldn’t have been a better back story. Felt a little bit fabricated by Piers, but I’ll forgive them for that. I previously dubbed Voices of Glory the most overhyped act of America’s Got Talent 2009. It’s not their fault, but I still think that’s true. They were good, but not great in my book. Actually, I should clarify that the little sister could be great. She’s better than the 2 brothers. It was touching to watch and we need more children like them in the world.

David Johnson – Hasselhoff Song
I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so hard during America’s Got Talent. It was incredibly funny. I’m so glad that Piers put him through. I’m just not sure what type of follow up act he could perform in Las Vegas. I have a feeling we won’t see any performance by him during the Las Vegas shows.

FootworkKINGz
I hadn’t ever seen Footworking before, but it was fun to watch. I’d love to see something like this live. It doesn’t make for the best television in my book though. I’d rather just watch dancing.

Black Fire Percussion (drum line)
This was cool. About time one of these drum lines comes on. This is another that is better in person where you can really feel the beat. I’m surprised Nick Cannon didn’t pull out some line about his role on that wonderful movie Drumline.

Delusional Talent
Can these people really think they were talented? That impressionist must have been delusional. Had he never listened to himself before? Maybe he’s right that it takes good hearing to do impressions and he doesn’t have good hearing.

Nick Cannon as Host
Sadly, the talent was so poor on tonight’s episode, that Nick Cannon was actually the most talented person on tonight’s show. He got the most laughs and I like his unconventional way of interacting with the guests and judges. Nice switch NBC.

Each year I’ve been doing my best to list all the various America’s Got Talent music. I’m actually trying to get the people from America’s Got Talent to send me the music from the shows, but that is still in the works.

It’s really hard to figure out the various music from the America’s Got Talent auditions, because it’s not very standard. However, with the help of all of you out there, I think we can create a pretty good list of music that’s used on the America’s Got Talent premiere. If you know a song, then leave a comment and I’ll update the post with the songs as people share them or as I find them.

America’s Got Talent Season 4 Premiere Music
David Johnson – wrote a song about David Hasselhoff (I must find this song somewhere and I’ll link it when I do Check out the AGT video tribute to David Hasselhoff)
Voices of Glory (the trio of siblings that closed the show) sang “God Bless America”
Christy Marie (crappy singer) sang “It’s in his Kiss” by Cher
Ray Schwarz (crappy singer and dancer) – sang “A Little Less Conversation” by Elvis
The Eriam Sisters trio sang “I Want You Back” by the Jackson 5
Washington DC’s Urban Nation Hip Hop Choir sang Celebration by Kool & the Gang

Good News! I got the full list of music that was used on Tonight’s show. Now we’ll just have to figure out which person did what.

Performance Singers
God Bless America
A Little Less Conversation sung by Elvis Presley
Walking On Sunshine sung by Katrina and the Waves
It’s In His Kiss (The Shoop Shoop Song) sung by Martha and the Vandrelles
Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag sung by James Brown
I Want You Back sung by Jackson Five
Stamp Your Feet sung by Donna Summer
Single Ladies sung by Beyonce

Performance Dancers / Variety Acts
Play That Funky Music sung by Wild Cherry
Crazy Train sung by Ozzy Osbourne
Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe sung by Barry White
Walkin On the Sun sung by Smash Mouth
Pump It sung by Black Eyes Peas
There Was A Time sung by James Brown
No Air sung by Jordan Sparks

Background Music
Circus sung by Britney Spears
Shut Up and Let Me Go sung by Ting Tings
Boom Boom Pow sung by Black Eyed Peas
Walkin On The Sun sung by Smash Mouth
I Believe I Can Fly sung by R Kelly
Just Dance sung by Lady Gaga
Come On Get Happy sung by The Partridge Family
Get Happy sung by Ella Fitzgerald
I Feel Good sung by James Brown
Stuck With You sung by Huey Lewis and the News
Hot N Cold sung by Katy Perry
No Business Like Show Business sung by Ethel Merman
“The Munster’s” Theme Song sung by Various
Super Freak sung by Rick James
Unwritten sung by Natasha Bedingfield
Celebration sung by Kool & the Gang
Hungry Eyes sung by Eric Carmen
Endless Love sung by Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
Get Up off That Thing sung by James Brown
Close To You sung by Carpenters
Glasgow Love Theme sung by Craig Armstrong
Run sung by Leona Lewis