Here is the Lee Dewyze Hallelujah video of his performance on American Idol Top 3 Season 9 on Tues. May 18, 2010. He delivered a standout performance of the Leonard Cohen classic which was a Judge’s Choice selection, picked for him by Simon Cowell. Judges considered it the best performance of the night, if not of the season.Randy Jackson said: “Lee, let me just tell you, I’ve been waiting all season to see who’s going to throw down the gauntlet to win. That was unbelievable, dude, unbelievable.”
Ellen DeGeneres said: “I’m sure glad you listened to him that he chose the right song. That was stunning…just stunning.”
Kara DioGuardi said: “You are what about the show somebody who starts — you just owned the entire night.
Simon Cowell said: “I’m very, very proud of you. Before this show you were working at a store, you were looking for a break. Most importantly tonight with that performance you proved you are fantastic singer and a great person and I hope you make it.”