for The Impressions
in the year after the civil rights March on Washington. For many, the song captured the spirit of the march -- reaching across racial and religious lines to offer a message of redemption and forgiveness. Many incredible singers have covered "People Get Ready" - across every musical genre - including Eva Cassidy
, Aretha Franklin
, Seal
, Jeff Beck
, The Doors
, The Housemartins
and Bob Marley
. Guest mentor Alicia Keys (who recorded "People Get Ready" with Lyfe Jennings for the Glory Road Original Soundtrack
) said "I know people are gonna love this performance." She was right, Crystal not only brought the audience to it's feet with her passion, she also brought many to tears as chills ran down their spines. The Name Crystal Bowersox can now be added to the pantheon of "Greats" who have sung this amazing, inspirational song.Inspirational songs are performed this week in support of Idol Gives Back
.
It's easy to make your secure $10 donation to Idol Gives Back through Amazon.com. Just click the "American Idol ~ Idol Gives Back" logo to the left.
Your donation helps support Children's Health Fund, Feeding America, Save the Children, Malaria No More and The United Nations Fund.
All net proceeds from Idol Gives Back iTunes go to the charities!! Pre-order tonight's performances NOW!
Also, each of the Inspirational Songs the Idol hopefuls had to choose from is available on iTunes as singles, or together in a unique 'album' made especially for American Idol Inspiration Week! Just click the American Idol banner below (and then the "Inspiration ~ Top Songs in Category" image):
