Eric Clapton "Change The World"

[gpduke]

Somehow I missed this song when it was current. It spent 3 weeks at #2 in 1996 and 25 weeks on the chart. Now I found this song because Chris Richardson sang it on American Idol. Since I was unfamiliar with it, I can fairly (lol) compare the two and I easily prefer Chris Richardson's version. While I like Eric Clapton's, it's a lot more mellow and light, while Chris takes it and makes it very upbeat and fun. I definitely prefer Chris Richardson's voice on the song too. Props to Eric Clapton though on a great song with incredible lyrics.

People on the Chris Richardson board have voted this their favorite American Idol performance from Chris.

Three incredible performances of this:

Access Hollywood

Live with Regis and Kelly (+ "Remix")

Original American Idol performance (Opened the show with his standing ovation)

Randy: "You in it to win it."
Paula: "It was really well done, I'm really proud of you."
Simon: "It was a good vocal...I think you did really well."

Ooops, was this the Chris Richardson post or Eric Clapton?

[a Nick O!]

I liked the Clapton/Babyface version so much that I bought the CD single at the time. I can't remember if it made my Top 40 or not. It probably did.

[jcmf3]

LOVE this song. Never grew tired of it and still listen to it today (occasionally).

[gpduke]

#1 on my personal chart this week...The Chris Richardson version.

[mineyble1004]

I was listening to this on my mp3 player the other day! Good song.

[golden eagle!]

Not too crazy about it, but I don't mind listening to it.