Griffin and Luke Wade sing 'Maybe I'm Amazed' (VIDEO)
Griffin and Luke Wade sang 'Maybe I'm Amazed' on The Voice 2014 Season 7 Battle Round on Monday, October 13, 2014 for Team Pharrell Williams. Who won the battle?
The guys are excited to meet Alicia Keys, but things quickly get serious when they’re given their song, ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’. Luke has trouble with his falsetto, failing to hit the big notes, and shying away from using his falsetto because of this. Pharrell doesn’t want him to shy away from it. Meanwhile, Griffin has only heard this song once or twice before (WHAT) and has trouble making it work.
In the rehearsal, both guys have problems connecting with the song. And so Alicia Keys has the studio musicians create an “Aretha Franklin version” of the song on the spot, turning it into a more bluesy, soulful track. The difference is immediate, as both Griffin and Luke pour their entire hearts into it. It’s an amazing rendition that’s as good as anything we’ve seen tonight, as Luke just rips into the song while Griffin unlocks his absolutely killer falsetto. This was RIDICULOUS! In the best way possible.
Preparation video:
Watch the full performance video of Griffin and Luke Wade singing 'Maybe I'm Amazed' here:
Download MP3: Maybe I'm Amazed
Gwen is stunned at how good the performance was, and she can’t possibly pick between the two. But Adam says Luke is the best singer in the competition, full-stop. However, he praises Griffin for his insane falsetto, and for what he brought to the battle. Blake admits he initially felt that Griffin got the better part of the song, but later realizes that Griffin was probably just so good that it made it seem that way. Pharrell loves both guys, which is what makes this such a gutwrenching decision for him.
Battle Round Results
Coach Pharrell Williams selected Luke Wade as the winner.
| Coach | Steal | Results |
|---|---|---|
| NO | ||
| YES | ||
| YES | WINNER |
And not a moment too soon, as Griffin was mere moments away from exiting The Voice stage before BLAKE SHELTON hits his button! Griffin is celebrating, and…GWEN STEFANI hits HER button! “No you di-in’t!” Blake says, as it’s once again a battle for Griffin. Gwen admits that Griffin would be her last steal, so she obviously feels passionate about him. Blake, meanwhile, feels that Griffin occupies a very specific niche in the market, and he wants to work with him.
Griffin is now on Team Blake Shelton!
Download MP3: Maybe I'm Amazed
Note: Text written by Nick Roman
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