
The judges and fans had a few surprises for themselves from the Crystal Bowersox video “Midnight train to Georgia” that played on American Idol last night. Certain parts, however, of the Crystal Bowersox “Midnight Train to Georgia” rendition were predictable: She did very well, the judges agreed, and the next day the video was being googled like crazy.
Crystal Bowersox sings ‘Midnight Train to Georgia’
I knew ‘Midnight Train to Georgia’ was going to be a perfect song for Crystal Bowersox the moment Ryan Seacrest announced she would be singing it for R&B week. Ryan Seacrest had previously announced the surprise that also came with Crystal Bowersox that night: she was wearing stilettos.
The next surprise was revealed during Crystal Bowersox’s coaching session with Usher. Bowersox would be playing the piano during “Midnight train to Georgia” rather than her usual guitar. She won’t need to get herself credit repair for changing her routines, don’t worry fans.
Crystal Bowersox’s many instruments
Bowersox admitted to Usher when she first sat down to play “Midnight Train to Georgia” that she hadn’t played piano in a few years. Although Usher told her she needed to work on her piano, he also told her she’d do well. She probably can get away with spending cash now; her musical career seems to be already in the bag.
As always, she did great. Randy, Ellen and Kara raved about everything - mostly the piano and the high heels. Simon told her it was obvious that she was over thinking it while trying to play the piano and that she shouldn’t let the competition change her. As you might guess, he didn’t like the heels and questioned whether Bowersox was getting out of her character. She made it clear to him that she’d never do anything uncomfortable to her.
