But Can They Sing?
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But Can They Sing? was a reality television series that premiered on October 30, 2005 on VH1 as part of its celebreality programming. Hosted by Ahmet Zappa, the series was partially based on NBC's short-lived I'm a Celebrity but I Wanna Be a Pop Star (originally entitled Celebrity Pop Superstar). Like its network predecessor, it was produced by Granada Television. In January 2006 VH1 announced that the show would not return for a second season.
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[edit] Premise
Nine celebrities set out to prove their singing prowess in an American Idol-style competition, while viewers voted online on their favorite performers. The celebrities were aided in their quest by movement/dance instructor Tony Michaels and vocal coaches Jackie Simley-Stevens and Rachel Riggs. The winner's favorite charity received $50,000.
[edit] Contestants
- Joe Pantoliano
- I Get a Kick Out of You (Frank Sinatra) (week one)
- Volare* (week two)
- Michael Copon
- I Don't Wanna Be (Gavin DeGraw, 2004) (week one)
- American Woman (The Guess Who) (week two)
- You Give Love a Bad Name (Bon Jovi, 1986) and Don't Go Breakin' My Heart (Elton John & Kiki Dee) duet w/Larry Holmes (week three)
- This Is How We Do It (Montell Jordan, 1995) (week four)
- Hot in Herre (Nelly, 2002) and Walking on Sunshine (Katrina and the Waves, 1985) duet w/Morgan Fairchild (week five)
- Blowin' Me Up (With Her Love) (JC Chasez, 2002) (week six)
- Larry Holmes
- I Got You (I Feel Good) (James Brown) (week one)
- Let's Get it On (Marvin Gaye) (week two)
- Brick House (The Commodores, 1977)* and Don't Go Breakin' My Heart duet w/Michael Copon (week three)
- Morgan Fairchild
- These Boots Are Made for Walkin' (Nancy Sinatra) (week one)
- I Will Survive (Gloria Gaynor, 1979) (week two)
- You're So Vain (Carly Simon, 1972) and I've Had (The Time of My Life) (Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes, 1987) duet w/Antonio Sabato, Jr. (week three)
- Believe (Cher, 1999) (week four)
- Son of a Preacher Man (Dusty Springfield) and Walking On Sunshine duet w/Michael Copon (week five)
- Heartbreaker (Pat Benatar, 1979) (week six)
- Bai Ling
- Like a Virgin (Madonna, 1984) (week one)
- Call Me (Blondie, 1980) (week two)
- Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (Cyndi Lauper, 1984) and Summer Nights duet w/Carmine Gotti Agnello (week three)
- I Wanna Be Sedated (The Ramones) (week four)
- Volare and Rock and Roll All Nite (KISS) duet/Carmine Gotti Agnello* (week five)
- Special Performance: I Touch Myself (Divinyls, 1991) (week six)
- Antonio Sabato Jr.
- Every Breath You Take (The Police, 1983) (week one)
- I Want You to Want Me (Cheap Trick, 1978) (week two)
- Addicted to Love (Robert Palmer, 1986) and I Had the Time of My Life duet w/Morgan Fairchild (week three)
- Nothin' But a Good Time (Poison, 1988)* (week four)
- Kim Alexis
- The Way You Love Me (Faith Hill, 2000) (week one)
- Long Time Gone (The Dixie Chicks, 2002)* (week two)
- Myrka Dellanos
- Don't Know Why (Norah Jones, 2002) (week one)
- It's My Life (No Doubt, 2003)* (week two)
- Carmine Gotti Agnello
- Ride wit Me (Nelly) (week one)
- Drop It Like It's Hot (Snoop Dogg & Pharell, 2004) (week two)
- U Remind Me (Usher, 2001) and Summer Nights duet w/Bai Ling (week three)
- My Prerogative (Bobby Brown, 1989) (week four)
- Hey Ma (Camron) and Rock and Roll All Nite duet w/Bai Ling (week five)
- Gold Digger (Kanye West & Jaime Foxx, 2005) (week six)
During Week 6, all nine contestants (except Joe Pantoliano) returned to perform Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen, 1975).
- Not aired (*)
[edit] Eliminated
- Week 2: Myrka Dellanos, Kim Alexis, Joe Pantoliano
- Week 3: Larry Holmes
- Week 4: Antonio Sabato Jr.
- Week 5: Bai Ling
- Week 6: Morgan Fairchild, Carmine Gotti Agnello
[edit] Winner
- Michael Copon performed This Is How We Do It with the other contestants (except Joe Pantoliano) singing back-up to close out the week 6 show. Copon's charity, Shaken Baby Alliance, received $50,000 from his win.