American Idol Flashback: Bo Bice "I Don’t Want to Be"
May 26, 2008 by Jeanne
Since American Idol is now over for the season, I’m planning on doing “flashback” posts from the different Idol shows from around the world. The first one is today and it’s Bo Bice from season 4 singing “I Don’t Want to Be.” Years later, I would love to hear what you think of this performance!
Amazing vocals. Too bad Bo couldn’t rip it up with his guitar, although he did well with the mic stand.
I loved this performance the first time and it is still is awsome! I got his new cd. “See the Light” and it rocks! It is the Bo Bice we fell in love with from Idol! You can download it from itunes, Amazon ect. Or you can pick up a CD. only at Wal Mart. Check it out.!
This was one of my favorite AI performances by Bo. His vocals are, as Simon would say, “Spot on”! And the song fits him so well, too. These days, check out Bo’s new cd, “See the Light”. On it he’s showing the world, “I don’t wanna be anything other than me!”
Bo is the original AI rocker! I loved this performance then and after three years I still love it. Bo Bice is a terrific talent, awesome performer and the sweetest guy you’ll ever meet. Keep rockin’ Bo!!!
Is it wrong to like this cover version of the song more than the original? Yep. Bo was that good. Great vocals and awesome performance!
Amazing!! I love Bo and everything he sings.
I love everything about this performance, and it still has that WOW factor for me! As per previous posts, I love Bo’s cover better than the original, too–and he could have come out blazing hot with a guitar! But this performance is a great example of what a dazzling showman Bo is–with nothing more than a mic stand!
Thank you for posting this video! Bo is an excellent musician and performer! He was the BEST thing to ever hit the Idol stage…I’m seeing him twice this summer live, can’t wait!!
This is my favorite Bo performance. (I say that about each one). When Bo lifted the mic stand in the air, then twirled it, I thought “wow, that is the coolest thing ever”. He is the ulitimate musician and performer. I’ve traveled a great deal to see Bo. I’ll Bo 5 times in July. Bo may do the same set list, but he performs them differently, you never know what you’ll get, you just know each one will be awesome.
Thank’s for the memorie’s, he rocked the AI stage that night, and every night he performed. I too have to agree, that he cover’s that song better then the original artist. The one thing you can say about Bo Bice is that once you see him perform, who never forget it. I’ve seen Bo live 3 time’s, and what I love is that he alway’s change’s thing’s up, he’s leave’s you begging for more, just like he did on AI.
…Years later…I still love that performance. He showed us way back then that he “owned” the stage and was totally comfortable as an entertainer. Today he’s still like that as he makes sure to cover all areas of the stage so that it doesn’t matter where you sit, you don’t feel left out and quite often feel that he’s performing just for you. Perfect song for him then and it still applies today. What you see is what you get, no pretense or false identity from Bo. Just a nice talented musician who enjoys what he does, loves his fans and puts out great music. His latest CD (See The Light) is true to his roots: Southern Rock at it’s best.
anything bo…can’t wait for him to get more high profile exposure with people that know how to get him there AND let him sing his own music…the cd is only at walmart? too bad….but i will go and try to find one.
I remember those sunglasses and shirt so cool, so Bo. He has a true talent to sing anything and he puts his heart and soul into everything he does. Gong to see him live this summer have both TRT and STL two different sides of him. Luv him either way
This song suited Bo so well. I’ve never, before or since, seen anyone own the stage like Bo did in this competition. He really knows how to whip up a crowd! Not my absolute favourite from his idol performances but certainly up there!