Kris Allen chose to sing “Falling Slowly” and it was not vocally perfect but it was so emotionally stirring. I was completely captivated and I really didn’t care about the little imperfections.![]()
Randy said that it never quite caught on for him and that it was pitchy from note one. Kara said that it was one of Kris’ best moments and I couldn’t agree more.
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[...] Kris Allen sang “Falling Slowly” and it was a beautiful, heartfelt performance even though it wasn’t vocally perfect. Randy didn’t particularly like it but Kara said that it was one of his best moments. [...]
I don’t even know this song, but it was a brilliant, moving performance. I loved it!
I loved it. One of the best performances of the season. I actually cried by the time Kris finished singing this song. I haven’t been that touched by a song on American Idol in a long time. I even bought the itunes song by Kris and it is amazing and touching.
Love it.