You voted for your favourite songs from the lists below. Now tune in to Fans' Choice Week on Sunday, October 23 to see the Battle of the Blades pairs skate to the songs YOU chose!
The Playlist:
Violetta Afanasieva & Cale Hulse
Graceful and smooth, Violetta Afanasieva and Cale Hulse are like Old Hollywood on the ice. The judges have told them they need to open up and here's your chance to help: Should they rock out to Triumph? Or perfect their on-ice connection with Elvis? Or maybe KT Tunstall will help them to showcase their strong technical elements on the ice. What do you think?
Tanith Belbin & Boyd Devereaux
Tanith Belbin and Boyd Devereaux have been recognized for their expression and emotional intensity as a pair. Now they're looking to show another side. "I would love to see Boyd do something Debonair," said Tanith, "something with character development." Michael Buble and Jully Black would certainly deliver. On the other hand, Cage the Elephant could present a fun challenge. Hmmm...
Elena Berezhnaya & Curtis Leschyshyn
Elena Berezhnaya and Curtis Leschyshyn have been identified as the athletes on our show. Their skating has been described as "fluent" and "powerful" and their footwork is the envy of the cast. Their weakness? They've been told they need start to act on the ice. So what will we give them... Triumph? Cavalleria Rustanica? Pitbull? I think the acting lessons had better start now.
Note: Tune your ears to 1:25 into Cavalleria Rustanica to hear the melody that would make its way to the ice.
David Pelletier & Tessa Bonhomme
Alright, so you didn't like the scoring in Week 2. Better give your gal a leg-up to make sure it doesn't happen again. We've seen two strong Girl Power routines, and now David and Tessa been told to work on their fluidity and connection on the ice. Which track will help get it done?
Marie-France Dubreuil & Bryan Berard
A study in contrasts, graceful ice dancer Marie-France Dubreuil and tattooed enforcer Bryan Berard somehow manage to meld into one fluent being on the ice (and make us melt into a pile of mush, off it). But what comes next? Should they continue playing to their soft and romantic strengths, or will Pitbull draw them out of their shells? It's up to you:
Anabelle Langlois & Brad May
Anabelle Langlois and Brad May have taken their skates in stride so far. Quick-footed and charismatic on the ice, they're prepared for anything you decide to throw at them. Jazzy Jully Black? Maybe Shawn Desman? Something romantic and orchestral? "I really like the idea of having people choose for us!" says Anabelle, although she admits she leans toward Jully. But it's your choice.
Note: Tune your ears to 1:25 into Cavalleria Rustanica to hear the melody that would make its way to the ice.
Kim Navarro & Russ Courtnall
Kim Navarro and Russ Courtnall have already shown their elegance and zest on the ice in two very different programs. We already know they're diverse and their love for skating is evident in every stroke on the ice. Sarah Vaughan was Russ's mother-in-law, so Black Coffee could have special meaning to the former right-winger. But which song will showcase Russ and Kim's skills the best?
Listen on iTunes
- Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis
- Suddenly I See - KT Tunstall
- Arms - Christina Perri
- Breakaway - Kelly Clarkson
- In My Head - Jason De Rulo
- Good Life - OneRepublic
- Black Coffee - Sarah Vaughan
- Seven Day Fool - Jully Black
- Electric - Shawn Desman
- Fever - Michael Bublé
- Ain't No Rest for the Wicked
- Lay it on the Line - Triump
- Give Me Everything - Pitbull
- Cavalleria Rusticana - Theme from Raging Bull
The CBC and Insight Productions will remember Wade Belak for his brightness of spirit and infectious laugh. He brought joy and laughter to us all through his participation in Battle of the Blades and he will remain in our memories. Our hearts and thoughts are with Wade's wife Jennifer, his two beautiful daughters, Andie & Alex, as well as his family and friends.