Sing sing the wicked witch is dead, Gather 'round and rejoice, it's time to be glad. No longer will her wicked ways spread, Her reign of darkness and terror has met its end. Once she ruled with an iron fist, Casting spells and causing mayhem with a twist. Her laugh was bone-chilling and her heart was cold, But now her story is finally told. The people lived in fear for so long, Praying for a hero to right the wrongs. And then one day, a courageous soul arose, To challenge the wicked witch and expose her woes.
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Stevens should go with one of the Beatles most famous tunes, something cheery, a track that is finger-snappingly enjoyable enough to make us stop caring about her complete lack of contemporary relevance as an artist. Part of this may simply be the fact that I spent the first half of the episode realizing how long it s been since some of these characters have interacted.
And then one day, a courageous soul arose, To challenge the wicked witch and expose her woes. With a heart filled with love and a mind so strong, They battled the witch all day long. Using wit and wisdom, they overcame her spells, And sent her back to the darkest depths of hell.
'American Idol' Lennon/McCartney Week: What Should The Top Nine Sing?
"American Idol" introduced its [article ]first-ever Beatles theme week[/article] in March 2008. Armed with access to the finest songs in the Lennon/McCartney catalog, the show gave us melodious highs (Brooke White's stripped-down, barefoot-at-the-piano "Let It Be") and wince-inducing lows (David Archuleta's nearly lyric-free "We Can Work It Out").
Two seasons later, the Lennon/McCartney songbook is back in the "Idol" fold. Should Crystal Bowersox stroll down Abbey Road? Might Michael Lynche take us on a Magical Mystery Tour? Will "Teflon" Tim Urban have us screaming Help!? Let's take a look at which tunes the "Idol" hopefuls should select for Tuesday's (April 6) show.
Crystal Bowersox
Though we loved seeing her dolled-up and sitting at the piano, she should now return to her guitar-strumming ways. While the authorship of "In My Life" is controversial, the ballad is considered part of the Lennon/McCartney oeuvre. That's good, because it's a perfect fit for Crystal: the acoustic guitar, the tambourine, the wistful vocals -- it all screams 'Sox.
From renditions of James Brown to India.Arie, we've been digging Big Mike's variations on R&B numbers. And we especially liked what happened last week when he slowed down the tempo of [article ]"Ready for Love"[/article] and gave his rich vocal cords room to stretch. All of which points us to "Oh! Darling," the Beatles' old-school R&B tune from Abbey Road. He shouldn't worry that Katelyn Epperly sang the same tune during the semifinals. She's long gone by now, and Lynche has established a distinct "Idol" identity.
The 20-year-old needs to do two things on Tuesday: A) ditch her climatic, by-now-familiar squeal, and B) return to the dark, theatrical material ("House of the Rising Sun," "Wicked Game") that first won over her fans. Magnus should stand alone on the stage and deliver a creepy-cool take on "Blackbird." Simon Cowell may have blasted Carly Smithson for this cover in '08 -- for some reason, the judge hates when people sing about birds -- but Magnus should not be dissuaded.
Since we really do see Dewyze as David Cook 2.0, we're tempted to encourage him to bust out "Eleanor Rigby," as his predecessor did in '08. Instead, we want Dewyze to go with an upbeat rock tune and recapture the fun and freedom of last week's take on "Treat Her Like a Lady" by Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose. "Help!" it is.
For James, we could make an argument for almost any hard-rocking tune in the Lennon/McCartney songbook. But there's a certain rawness to "Get Back" (off 1970's Let It Be) that would give the 27-year-old a chance to show off his shaggy side. Additionally, the vocals won't ask too much of the guy.
We'll resist the urge to suggest Urban should select "Flying," the only instrumental track Lennon and McCartney wrote, but there's no need to be mean. We'll leave that to the judges. Urban seems to get his kicks having laughs and not taking anything too seriously. He should embrace his happy-go-lucky side with an upbeat take on "All You Need Is Love." After all, it's the love of voters, rather than the pleasures of his singing voice, that has kept him in the game this long.
Two straight weeks in the bottom three should have Stevens seriously re-evaluating her song choices. Her pick of "Wild Horses" (perhaps better known because of Susan Boyle instead of the Rolling Stones) seemed to win over voters. Stevens should go with one of the Beatles most famous tunes, something cheery, a track that is finger-snappingly enjoyable enough to make us stop caring about her complete lack of contemporary relevance as an artist. How about "Penny Lane"?
The pressure is on Garcia to sustain the progress he showed with last week's stripped-down take on "Forever" by Chris Brown. Garcia should resist the urge to get too quirky -- i.e., something like "Mean Mr. Mustard" -- and present a simple, acoustic rendition of "Lovely Rita." Indeed, it's a lovely, exuberant tune that would allow a newly smiling Garcia to make one thing clear: He's having fun again.
You know someone's going to win the right to sing "Let It Be." Kelly seems to be most comfortable singing ballads, and the title track from the Beatles' final studio album is one of the greatest ever written. Honestly, though, Kelly can do no wrong at this point and could get away crooning [article ]"Paul is dead"[/article] backward.
Do you have any great song ideas for the "Idol" top nine? Let us know in the comments below!
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Now the land is free from her wicked ways, The people celebrate and give thanks and praise. For the wicked witch's reign has come to an end, And peace and happiness will now descend. So sing sing the wicked witch is dead, Let her name be forgotten, never to be said. For now the people can live in harmony, No longer plagued by her cruelty. But let us not forget the lessons learned, About the dangers of power and the bridges burned. For evil may rise again one day, And we must be prepared to face it, come what may. But for now, let us rejoice and sing, For the wicked witch is gone, no longer a king. Peace and joy can reign once more, In this land that the wicked witch did once abhor..
Reviews for "Haunted Histories: Sing Sing the Wicked Witch's Last Stand"
1. Jon - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Sing sing the wicked witch is dead". The storyline was confusing and seemed to jump around without any clear direction. The characters were underdeveloped and lacked depth, making it difficult to relate to or care about their fates. Additionally, the dialogue felt forced and unnatural, leaving me disconnected from the story. Overall, I found the book to be a struggle to get through, and I wouldn't recommend it to others.
2. Sarah - 1 star - "Sing sing the wicked witch is dead" was a complete letdown for me. The writing style was choppy and riddled with grammatical errors, making it hard to follow the narrative. The plot was convoluted and never seemed to come together in a satisfying way. I also found the pacing to be incredibly slow, with the story dragging on unnecessarily. The characters lacked depth and failed to elicit any emotional connection. Overall, I found this book to be a tedious read that I would not recommend.
3. Mark - 2 stars - I really wanted to like "Sing sing the wicked witch is dead," but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The plot had potential, but the execution was lacking. The story seemed disjointed and the transitions between scenes were abrupt and confusing. The characters felt one-dimensional and their motivations were unclear. Additionally, the writing style was inconsistent, making it difficult to stay engaged. While there were some interesting concepts, they were overshadowed by the overall disappointment of the book.