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Time to catch up with the America’s Got Talent music. My wife just gave birth to our third child and so I was behind. Although, now I’m back on the horse and ready to catch up. Time to post the music from the last 5 episodes of America’s Got Talent. Here’s a link to see all the America’s Got Talent music. Below is episode 9 of America’s Got Talent 2009.

America’s Got Talent Performance Singers Music

Rhapsody On A Theme of Paganini From” Somewhere In Time”
Killing Me Softly by The Fugees
Proud Mary by Tina Turner
Hit the Road Jack by Ray Charles
God Bless America by Traditional
O Mio Babino by Leilani
Signed Sealed Delivered by Stevie Wonder
Burnin Up by Jonas Brothers
I Want You Back by Jackson Five
Use Me by Bill Withers
Devil Went Down to Georgia by Charlie Daniels Band
Georgia On Mind by Ray Charles
Listen by Beyonce

America’s Got Talent Variety Acts and Performance Dancers Music

No Air by Jordin Sparks (feat. Chris Brown)
Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny) by Pussycat Dolls
Pump it by Black Eyed Peas
Jump by Flo Rida (feat. Nelly Furtado)

America’s Got Talent Music Beds

The Winner Is by Devotchka / from “Little Miss Sunshine”
Rise by Craig Armstrong
When You Believe by LaNesha Baca
I Believe I Can Fly by R. Kelly
Finding Beauty by Escala
Never Say Never by The Fray
A Dream is Wish Your Heart Makes by Nikki Blonsky
I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing by Mark Chesnutt
Glasgow Love Theme by Craig Armstrong
All Or Nothing by O Town
Footprints in the Sand by Leona Lewis
Celebration by Kool & The Gang
I’m So Excited by The Pointer Sisters

Time to catch up with the America’s Got Talent music. My wife just gave birth to our third child and so I was behind. Although, now I’m back on the horse and ready to catch up. Time to post the music from the last 5 episodes of America’s Got Talent. Here’s a link to see all the America’s Got Talent music. Below is episode 9 of America’s Got Talent 2009.

America’s Got Talent Performance Singers Music

Listen by Beyonce
Georgia on My Mind by Ray Charles
Somewhere by From “West Side Story”
Walking on Memphis by Marc Cohn
Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag by James Brown
I’m Changing by Dream Girls
So What by Pink
Shining Star by Earth Wind and Fire
Mountain Music by Alabama
It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday by Boyz II Men
Old Man River by Traditional
If Tomorrow Never Comes by Garth Brooks

America’s Got Talent Variety Acts and Performance Dancers Music

Loud by Big & Rich
I’m Still Standing by Elton John
You Make Me Feel Mighty Real by Sylvester
Low by Flo Rida (feat. T-Pain)
Shawty Get Loose by Lil Wayne (feat. Chris Brown)
When I Grow Up by Pussycat Dolls
Church by T-Pain

America’s Got Talent Music Beds

Run by Leona Lewis
Waking Up in Vegas by Katy Perry
The Winner Is by Devotchka / from “Little Miss Sunshine”
For Once In My Life by Stevie Wonder
Electricity by Elton John
Ain’t No Stopping Us Now by McFadden & Whitehead
A Fifth of Beethoven by Walter Murphy
Never Gonna Give You Up by Barry White
Hero by Mariah Carey
Goodbye by Spice Girls
All Or Nothing by O Town
Finding Beauty by Craig Armstrong
Footprints in the Sand by Leona Lewis

Time to catch up with the America’s Got Talent music. My wife just gave birth to our third child and so I was behind. Although, now I’m back on the horse and ready to catch up. Time to post the music from the last 5 episodes of America’s Got Talent. Here’s a link to see all the America’s Got Talent music. Below is episode 9 of America’s Got Talent 2009.

America’s Got Talent Performance Singers Music

At Last by Etta James
Over the Rainbow by Judy Garland

America’s Got Talent Variety Acts and Performance Dancers Music

Low by Flo Rida
Billie Jean by Michael Jackson
The Stripper by David Rose

America’s Got Talent Music Beds

The Final Countdown by Europe
Let’s Get It Started by Black Eyed Peas
Shake It by Metro Station
Move on Up by Curtis Mayfield
The Climb by Miley Cyrus
Library or I Feel Good by James Brown
SOS by Rihanna
Eye of the Tiger by Survivor
Lady Marmalade by Labelle
Stamp Your Feet by Donna Summer
World’s Greatest by R Kelly
Living In America by James Brown

Time to catch up with the America’s Got Talent music. My wife just gave birth to our third child and so I was behind. Although, now I’m back on the horse and ready to catch up. Time to post the music from the last 5 episodes of America’s Got Talent. Here’s a link to see all the America’s Got Talent music. Below is episode 9 of America’s Got Talent 2009.

America’s Got Talent Performance Singers Music

At Last by Etta James
Over the Rainbow by Judy Garland
I Dream A Dream by From “Les Miserables”
Memory From “Cats”

America’s Got Talent Variety Acts and Performance Dancers Music

Low by Flo Rida
Billie Jean by Michael Jackson

America’s Got Talent Music Beds

The Final Countdown by Europe
Let’s Get It Started by Black Eyes Peas
Shake It by Metro Station
Move on Up by Curtis Mayfield
The Climb by Miley Cyrus
I Feel Good by James Brown
SOS by Rihanna
America The Beautiful by Ray Charles
Living In America by James Brown

Time to catch up with the America’s Got Talent music. My wife just gave birth to our third child and so I was behind. Although, now I’m back on the horse and ready to catch up. Time to post the music from the last 5 episodes of America’s Got Talent. Here’s a link to see all the America’s Got Talent music. Below is episode 9 of America’s Got Talent 2009.

America’s Got Talent Performance Singers Music
Signed Sealed Delivered by Stevie Wonder
Hate Me by Blue October
Hit the Road Jack by Ray Charles
Proud Mary by Ike & Tina Turner

America’s Got Talent Variety Acts and Performance Dancers Music
Milkshake by Kelis
Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny) by Pussycat Dolls

America’s Got Talent Music Beds
Fascination by Alphabeat
Mr. Big Stuff by Jean Knight
Goodbye by Kristina Debarge
I’m Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman by Britney Spears
Tainted Love by Marilyn Manson
Say Na Say Na (Destiny Mix) by Robert Uhlmann
Lola’s Theme by The Shapeshifters
Right Round by Flo Rida
Love is Like A Heat Wave by Martha Reeves and the Vandrelles
You keep Me hanging On by The Supremes
Everything by Michael Bubble
U Can’t Touch This by MC Hammer
Tambourine by Eve
Bootylicious by Destiny’s Child

I haven’t had a chance to do a writeup about tonight’s episode of America’s Got Talent where they finalized the America’s Got Talent top 40. However, just because I’m behind I didn’t see any reason that I should post the full list of America’s Got Talent 2009 top 40.

Pete Peterkin (impressionist)
Arcadian Broad (13 year old dancer)
AcroDunk (acrobatic basketball dunkers)
Platt Brothers (Pantomimers, dancers, and acrobats)
Recycled Percussion (percussion group)
David Johnson (Hasselhoff singer)
Thia Megia (14 year old singer)
G Force (dance band of young girls)
Erik & Rickie (8 year old dance couple)
Mosaic (a capella singers)
Texas Tenors (singing trio)
Manuela Horn (yodeling dominatrix)
The Fab Five (clogging sisters)
Drew Thomas (illusionist)
Hairo Torres (break dancing contortionist)
Lawrence Beamen (bass singer)
Kevin Skinner (singer)
Paradizo Dance (acrobatic dancers)
Ishaara (bollywood dancers)
FootworkKINGz (dance group)
Jeffrey Ou (pianist)
Eleisha Miller (singer and pianist)
Mario & Jenny (chainsaw juggler)
Marcus Terrell (singer)
BreakSk8 (break dancers on roller skates)
Voices of Glory (singing trio)
Barbara Padilla (opera singer)
Chris Allison (ate a lightbulb)
Rockin’ Rory (flying disc dog act)
Pam Martin and Viva (dancing dog)
Carol Lugo (62 year old dancer)
Charles DeWayne Dorsey (singer and pianist)
Pixie Mystere (preteen gymnastic troupe)
Grandma Lee (standup comic)
African High Flyers (acrobats)
Alizma (triplet violinists)
Anthony Morigerato & Matt Lucas (guitarist and tap dancer duo)
EriAm Sisters (trio of sisters)
BRI (singer and pianist)
Mia Boostrom (singer)

I think this will be a pretty interesting group of performances. I still think this is a bit of a down year for America’s Got Talent. I don’t see many (if any) real superstars in this list. However, it should still be quite entertaining and fun to hear their stories and see these people live their dreams.

Yesterday I think that the America’s Got Talent world was rocked. My email box and America’s Got Talent twitter account have been slammed with people complaining about those sent home on yesterday’s episode of America’s Got Talent. So, I decided to pay a bit of homage to the three acts which keep coming up over and over.

Tallan Noble Latz
This was the biggest shock for me. He was the 9 year old electric guitarist who rocked the stage and was a pretty big fan favorite. What he was the most was memorable. I couldn’t believe it when he was sent home at the airport. Sadly, I think he was a memorable face and a casualty of America’s Got Talent wanting a bit of a shock factor. Jay Mattioli (magician) was a close second and Ciana Pelekai (little Hawaiian girl that sang) a close third. However, no one has been more revered (at least by fans of this site) than Tallan getting sent home.

Many are asking if anything can be done for Tallan to get back on the show. I think the simple answer is it’s far too late and there’s nothing we can do. Although, I got a short message on Twitter about Tallan performing somewhere else. If I get more details I’ll post them for Tallan fans.

Kari Callin
Kari was really America’s Got Talent trying to pull an American Susan Boyle. Instead, I think Kevin Skinner is going to fill that role. So, Kari had to go. However, many loved her, her story and her voice. I was never personally a big fan. She just wasn’t as good in her performance as above mentioned Susan Boyle. I personally think it would have been an injustice for Kari to go on with all the other great singing talent on the show. However, many people seem to disagree with me. Not really sure why.

The Spiritual Harmonizers
You might remember these post office singers. I loved these people’s stories and the front man was pretty good. However, when I think about the other group singing acts, I’m ok with them not going on. Maybe I’m also biased since I’ve seen some really incredible a capella groups. However, it was a bit of a shock for me that they didn’t make it since they’re story was such a good one.

In other quick hits…
Tony Ferrante couldn’t have left quicker for me. Glad he’s gone.

I was a little shocked the Texas Tenors made it to the top 40. Just seem average to me.

I can’t wait to see what else David Johnson brings. Although, I think it will be impossible for him to do better than his audition song about David Hasselhoff.

I’m still a big fan of G Force even if I’m biased since they first appeared on this site before they made it on the show.

Pete Peterkin is probably my only complaint in the America’s Got Talent top 40. He’s ok, but not great. I think he only made the AGT top 40 because there weren’t any other impressionists and the show needed just a little more variety.

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for the America’s Got Talent top 40 to start showing their stuff.

Looks like Susan Boyle is set to be on the today show on July 22nd with Meredith Viera. The 22nd is a Wednesday and so I’m sure this is part of the publicity for America’s Got Talent that evening. Smart move by Simon Cowell. I wonder if she’s getting ready to perform on the America’s Got Talent stage as well[see full press release below for more details on this]. I’m not a huge fan, but I imagine it will help the America’s Got Talent ratings and that’s always a good thing in my book.

Check out a short part of Susan Boyle’s appearance on the Today Show where Susan says “I don’t want it to end.”

UPDATE: Here’s the full press release from NBC and America’s Got Talent about the Today show appearance and also details on Susan Boyle appearing on America’s Got Talent as well:

In a worldwide exclusive, NBC News’ Meredith Vieira will sit down with Susan Boyle in her first interview since she became an instant global phenomenon on “Britain’s Got Talent.”

The exclusive interview will air on “Today” with an extended interview as part of a special edition of “America’s Got Talent” Wednesday, July 22 (9-10 p.m. ET), which will also feature the last round of auditions before heading into the live quarterfinals.

Boyle shocked the world this year with her incredible voice on the British version of the hit NBC series “America’s Got Talent.” But in the wake of her second place finish and questions about her health[Susan was admitted to a mental health clinic], she has not spoken out about her experience to anyone until now. Boyle will talk to Vieira about her improbable journey to international fame, her voice, her health and what is next for her.”

Time for a few more thoughts on the second episode of America’s Got Talent this week.

Kari Callin reminded me of America’s Got Talent trying to find Susan Boyle. Frumpy. Check. Never had a boyfriend. Check. Great singing voice. Not a check for me. Ok, so it wasn’t horrible, but some of it felt like screaming and some of it really felt stretched. Susan Boyle knocked hers out of the park and had very few flaws. I do like Kari’s cruise ship story. See what I mean about Kari Callin:

I don’t know why, but I really like Mia Boostrom. Maybe it was just that she kind of made doubting Piers eat a little crow. Maybe it was that I love people that really pursue their dreams and do great. She needs some help with her look, but I’m excited to see more of Mia.

Matt Lucas and Anthony Morigerato really shocked me. The guitar player isn’t all that good. He’s an average player and singer. However, the tap was such a nice mix with his playing that it was like a sweet percussion background. Plus, the tapper (Anthony) just killed it for me. Plus, the fact that they didn’t have a name was absolutely hilarious. This was probably my favorite performance of the night. Check it out:

Destined 2 Be was pretty disappointing for me. They’ve had some really good dance acts. In fact, one just won Britain’s Got Talent, and so I think the bar has been set much higher than this group. It was entertaining, but I’ve seen so much better than what they offered. I did like a little bit of Krumping in the middle. Be your own judge:

Simon Chaban had a few interesting fire tricks, but won’t last in Las Vegas with what we saw.

Keith Johnson chose the same audition song as Eli Mattson, and so all I could think is that it paled in comparison to Eli’s version of the song. We’ll see if he has something better.

Pixie Mystere was a great name that matched the troupe. We’ll see if they have more to offer.

Rashida Jolley had an incredible voice. I loved her voice. The harp didn’t quite match the voice, but I like the innovation. She’s got some talent. Just not sure if it’s the right mix to wow America.

Louis Bar & Laura Cantu were Tango dancers. I don’t see any couples dancing making it on the show. Especially not Tango.

The Kalinins remind me of this act that I’ve seen at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas a number of times. I think they perform in the V theatre also. So, for me it was kind of old hat, but many in America will like it.

I need to see more of the whip act by Christopher and Laura Camp. Too had to understand what’s happening and it happens so quick.

Pink Gorilla costume was hilarious. I wanted more of The Shanghai Pearl.

I thought the judges messed up with Reality. Sure, what they were doing was old, but it was still talent. I don’t think they deserved what they got from the judges. I would have liked to see what else they could have done. Maybe they’ll come back next year.

Time for my review of this week’s America’s Got Talent. I must admit that it’s hard for me to cover both America’s Got Talent and So You Think You Can Dance at the same time. However, people seem to enjoy my write ups on the show so I’ll keep doing them when I can. By the way, if you’re looking for the music from this episode of America’s Got Talent, you can find it here.

I must admit that this episode of America’s Got Talent had more talent and I liked it much better. However, there weren’t any superstars on this episode either. In fact, I think that only Tallan Noble Latz and the Platt Brothers really impressed me all that much.

Tallan Noble Latz was great to watch. He really did rock it out and deserved to be on the show. He actually already has a decent following since he was already on the Rachel Ray show and had been playing in bars and taverns around his house until they banned him from going for being so young. Either way, America’s Got Talent seems like a good avenue for him. Pretty dang impressive for a 9 year old. See what I mean:

I really liked the Platt brothers. I can’t find the video of their performance right now, but I thought they had some really cool tricks and some creative choreography. Not sure they have much more in their bag of tricks and since the video’s not on NBC.com then I think they might be done for on America’s Got Talent.

UPDATE: I found the Platt Brother’s video and it looks like NBC.com got it too:

I guess I should also mention the Spiritual Harmonizers. I’m going to hold out final judgment until I get to see more of this group. I like the mix. The solo guy was good, but not GREAT in my book. We’ll see how it goes when they do some other songs. In fact, I’ll probably search online to find some more of their songs since they’ve been doing it 10 years. They better have something online. Until then, check out the Spiritual Harmonizers.

The joke of the night for me had to be Tony Ferrante. I usually like the old guys who try to dance. However, this guy wasn’t my cup of tea. He had a few good moves, but slowed down about half way through. I admit that I don’t really want to see him again. It will be more of the same stuff I’m sure. Check it out and you’ll never have to see him again.

Oh yes, I also liked Kelli Glover quite a bit. The American Idol thing was interesting. I figured it was about time for some people to make the storyline and come over from American Idol and I imagine So You Think You Can Dance as well. Possibly America’s Best Dance Crew also. Overall Kelli did a pretty good job. I’m not sure she’s going to make the top 20, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see her in the top 40.

The Badd Girls was the funniest act of the night. I actually think one of those girls could actually be pretty good. They just had so many things wrong it was funny. This is the perfect kind of screw up act for the show in my book.