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Tom Jones, Tony Bennett, Beyonce light up "Idol" finale

By David Riedel

May 26, 2011 / 9:48 AM EDT / CBS News

Scotty McCreery reacts after winning at the "American Idol" finale on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles. AP

(CBS) There was something for everyone on "American Idol" Wednesday night, from those who can't imagine how Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery made it to the end to those who think those two crazy kids are the greatest "Idol" contestants ever.

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There was Beyonce showing the kids what a star really looks like. And there was Tom Jones and Tony Bennett to show the kids what a career looks like.

Bennett and third place finisher Haley Reinhart sang a charming and lively duet of "Steppin' Out With My Baby." During the instrumental break, Bennett twirled Reinhart a couple of times before the next verse began, clearly having fun with performance.

The Top 13 guys teamed with Tom Jones. Casey Abrams announced the singer, who took his time walking down the stairs (he's 71, after all) to thunderous applause and a well-received performance of "It's Not Unusual." (Take a look at the video and watch Jack Black digging the song.)