1. Paris Bennett, ''Cowboy Take Me Away''/''Take Five'' (season 5)
If every night had been ''Jazz Standards Night'' on season five, Paris might've gone further than her fifth-place finish. As it was, though, the occasionally too-precious teenager hit her peak on her very first trip before the Idol cameras, delivering a one-two country-blues punch so nuanced and lovely, it left a stunned Simon asking, ''Where have you been hiding?'' Indeed, for once, we were making weird squealing noises right along with Paula.

Paris Bennett's audition: Watch the clip

Slezak's thrown down the challenge — now it's your turn. What do you think of his picks for the top auditions ever? Got one or more you know were even better? Post your comments now at EW.com's PopWatch blog