You can tell the look on Simon's face when he REALLY sees someone he likes. He doesn't even have to say a word, just look at his face. He always loved Fantasia
Right! He loved her from the very beginning. Simon knew she was an excellent excellent singer. Also she was humble, not cocky, had a down to earth personality, and was very pretty. 💞
Simon called it. "I Think you're one of the best we've ever had. That's what I think." Meanwhile Paula talks pitch. Maybe 'pitch perfect' were the words she was searching for. Lol.
Note that Simon said “I actually think you’re one of the best we’ve ever had” during her AUDITION and not the actual competition .......imagine all the contestants they had heard through all the seasons at that point and Fantasia stood out like a diamond in the sun ....... how prophetic Simon
If you listen to the first song.. Fantasia was pitchy. Paula knows music so she knows what she was saying and it looks like Fantasia agreed anyway. Not many singers have perfect pitch. and that's apart of her appeal as a real soul singer.
JH got a bum rap from Simon. He eventually apologized to her though but the damage was already done but JH moved on and became very successful even more so than Simon's star Fantasia. Though I like Fantasia too. Her vocals are crazy phenomenal but so is Jennifer even more so. Both Ladies are Legendary. It was good to see them saaang at the Queen of Soul's funeral. They brought the house/church down yes they did!!!😍
I just saw fantasia singing when I see you on Madeas Farewell tour, and I cry when I see this. She is amazing and I knew she would win from day one. Her faith and determination make her voice one of a kind.💯
It was slight, but there...if you accompany her on an instrument from her beginning pitch you can hear it more clearly. Nothing to write home about...just anxiousness. Simon summed it up when he said she's one of the best they've ever had. 🤷🏾♂️
For real though! Paula was known for her ambiguous is she black, white or Arab cute look and dancing. I'm 41 and REMEMBER we was not checking Paula for vocals. She got some nerve!
I said the same thing. Went back many times and I still can not hear anything wrong with her singing. Mmmmh, must have been too good to be all right for Paula.
Paula was correct no she not a singer persay but she hear she sees her ability that's why she decided fantasia can sing tiny Turner tune and look what happen you guys for got Paula also wrote a lot of hits for singers artists and ofcourse and choreographed dance steps for your biggest entertainers because you might not be the best singer does not mean you don't have a ear that's why she told her let me hear you sing tiny Turner tune
What a dream come true! Fantasia did it with Proud Mary in the audition room, and this year she did it again in a huge stage at the Grammys paying tribute to Tina Turner with the same song, followed with introduction by Oprah Winfrey! It's a Miracle! God Bless you abundantly, Fantasia! ❤❤ This legend moments should be made in a one single video!
Simon loves his ego. That’s his whole life. When it comes to his job, it takes a lot for someone to make him forget about himself and focus on the singing, and that’s just what Fantasia did. For him to just tilt his head and not have any expression, he’s truly listening, and only a few people in history have been able to do that to him. I think he’s arrogant, but he’s not dumb. He thinks he’s above everyone else, and maybe he is, but when someone steps up to plate, and is just as powerful or even more so than him, he doesn’t get angry, jealous, or dismissive. He sees someone else for the first time. He may not be a singer, but his ears and his understanding of music is incomparable. Fantasia, especially with the uniqueness of her voice truly messed Simon up. No doubt he was up all night thinking about her voice.
From the beginning she showed her personality: nice, confident, and funny. Apparently she's always had the ability to capture your attention when performing.
I was to young to actual remember this moment but I remember when I used to hear that people thought she was ugly when I got older. and looking back I don't understand what looks wrong with her she looks like a average girl and now as she's gotten older she's turned into a beautiful woman.
Acacia Magee even though it’s not that long ago, it’s far enough back where only blacks with white features were considered beautiful. Like Halle Berry and Beyoncé. I think we’re now starting to embrace people who fall outside of the Caucasian mold as beautiful so looking back it is weird that people thought she was straight up ugly.
@@emhu2594 Were not talking about "race" we're talking about aesthetics.Ethinic features arent desirable in the eyes of the men who make decisions in the industry.
She can't dance either she hated on Janet Jackson and Jennifer Lopez for people saying they can dance Paula got on American idol start being part Randy part samon girl bye. Give props where they due period
Right on point when she was asked to sing another song. And it was the most perfect song for the moment.listen to the lyrics she sung to rolling it was talking about her.
At least this was one person that made it through strictly on talent....... this show was so full of horse SHIT, they only let certain people through to make ratings high.
+Phillip W. I had to stop watching American Idol YEARS ago. The last season I watched all of the auditions and when they got the final 20...none of the mofos could sing. WTF! I could pull people out of my church's volunteer mass choir that sounded better. I was done.
None of the American Idol winners are bad or average singers.....was the show staged to get more exposure and viewers? Yes. Did the show produce any mediocre or bad acts? I don't think so!! In fact it produced some of the most successful acts of the decade (00's), like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, David Cook, Adam Lambert, Haley Reinhart, David Archuleta, Clark Beckam, just to name a few.... clearly the people who got into the show, knew what it was a about, being aware that had both positive and negative sides...if anything, anyone who got picked to be on the show should've been grateful for the exposure and knowledge they got from being in it, instead of complaining about it being impartial.....it is a chance, and when you are a struggling musician looking for a chance, it is as simple as taking it or go the harder route and get a recording contract while being a "nobody".
If your from Georgia and you remember going to the Dome to watch the finale and even though her competitor was from Georgia showing up with Fantasia signs 😂
attention everybody dont miss FANTASIA upcoming shows starting on Sept 28 in Tuscaloosa Alabama at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and on Nov 3 in St. Petersburg FL at the Vinoy Park than also on Nov 9 she will be in Louisville Kentucky at the KFC Yum Center for tickets visit fantasiaofficial com or ticketmaster
When Paula said, “You’ve gotta watch your pitch though,” I came straight to the comments. 😂😂 The nerve of Paula given Fantasia, with THAT voice a critique about singing 🤕😂
Im watching ds after watching her win cos i dunt watch d start of ger audition & most of d competition before today except 1 part of her performance & she touched me& i knew she had unique talent, story & personality & a fighter of all her struggles end of it all she never gave up fantasia we love u & u Believed
attention if you are in Ontario Canada on Aug 10 dont miss FANTASIA live at the Centennial Park for tickets visit fantasiaofficial com dont miss cause shes puts a epic show
I seen this episode till the end I voted for her. I swear my cell phone was so messed up that I kid u not I went to a freaked pay phone just to vote for her LOLOLOLOLOL real talk. the day came to announce the winner man I SCREAM MY FACE OFF. I DONT CARE WHO HEARD ME OUTSIDE. I WAS SO HAPPY👏👏👏👏 I LOVE HER VOICE..
attention everybody dont miss FANTASIA on Feb 14 in Newark New Jersey at the Prudential Center for tickets visit ticketmaster dont miss she gives a good show
I once read a critique of Paula Abdul’s voice,” Her voice had a Mickey Mouse quality and threatened to completely unravel.” She has some nerve to judge the talent of others.
You can tell the look on Simon's face when he REALLY sees someone he likes. He doesn't even have to say a word, just look at his face. He always loved Fantasia
I agree 1000%. He even helped when her house was going into foreclosure.
Right! He loved her from the very beginning. Simon knew she was an excellent excellent singer. Also she was humble, not cocky, had a down to earth personality, and was very pretty. 💞
Simon may be harsh when he doesn't like something. But, he certainly knows talent when he sees and hears it.
Agreed
Except for Jennifer Hudson.
AGREED
Not with the case of Tori Kelly
It was the foot sway for me
There was no Idol, without FANTASIA!
vangoghmatisse1 and kelly Clarkson
And Carrie Understood.
Jenifer Hudson
MECCA WILLIAMS you’re nuts
The first three baby. Kelly. Carrie. And Fantasia. Those three solidified the show to go on for all those years
Loved how she claimed she was going to win it all! God had a plan, baby!
Ley Jordan 🙌🙌
she did that baby!!😀😍😘🙏🔥💘
She manifested that ❤️❤️❤️
yesssss Amen to that cos she did her thang 💯💯
@@shaybrown5289 yes she did her thang !!
Paula critiquing someone's singing abilities is absolutely HILARIOUS!!
😂😂😂😂
Militant Twinky X exactly 😂😂😂😂
She could never
I KNOW RIGHT
Exactly!🤣🤣🤣🤣
Any one can. It doesn’t take one to know one.
From the very beginning, she was the it girl.....her voice, her life. No matter what, she's the best American idol ever. Love u Tasia.
Simon was moving that foot!!!He was trying to hold back.
Simon called it. "I Think you're one of the best we've ever had. That's what I think." Meanwhile Paula talks pitch. Maybe 'pitch perfect' were the words she was searching for. Lol.
Yessss lol
I saw that too... lol...
TRUE! TRUE! TRUE! He knew all along.
😂
And then you see her at aretha's funeral, she slayed!
Oh hell yeah I hear a lot of Aretha
She naaaaailed it
Yess
acuario1010 free
This girl could have never imagined that she would be chosen to sing at Aretha’s funeral. Wow
Simon said she was the best they had...She is the BEST IDOL CONTESTANT!!!
Exactly!!!!
TRUTH!
AMEN TO THAT!
💯💯💯
Carrie Underwood, the best, and the highest paid.
Note that Simon said “I actually think you’re one of the best we’ve ever had” during her AUDITION and not the actual competition .......imagine all the contestants they had heard through all the seasons at that point and Fantasia stood out like a diamond in the sun ....... how prophetic Simon
Simon called it he knows his stuff!
I LOVE how Paula's trying to tell somebody else to watch THEIR pitch! Fantasia can sing rings around Paula past and present.
😂😂😂...at Paula, talking about, "...watch yo' pitch." Paula can't hold a candle to Fantasia.
*rolls eyes*
You can recognize bad pitch without being able to sing a note yourself.
supertoshaful
Paula is being paid to give her opinion about people's singing.
+Anna E but you ain't!
+supertoshaful tell her 😂😂
+supertoshaful 한다 있다 하더라도 그 동안 잘 지내고 있습니다 있다 보니 정말 8th yup , you 9th 8
Her skinnnnnnnnn like copper...literally ❤️❤️😳
Gorge👌
Copper Colored Races of America! It's a book look it up. She's aboriginal or indigenous like all so called blacks in America.
Watch the pitch? What?
Claire Coppertone No, she’s my cousin & we are from Africa. I took a Dna test... Africa
Simon hit the nail on the head when he said "i actually think your one of the best,we've ever seen"!Where's Fantasia??
I truly believe she is 1 of the only idol's still making music keyword "music" not songs.
She can sing any song and have it send chills down your spine. Best Idol in my opinion!
MAC anthony
Amen
She is not only a great singer, but a great performer
Who’s here in 2019 ❤️🙏🏾😂
Me in December 🤙🏾😘😂😂😂
Me in December. Just found this and I remember the whole season. 4 of the best black singers that show has ever had!
LONDAN NOEL 🙋🏾♀️
LONDAN NOEL me Tf Babe tf 😂😊💁🏽♀️😊☺️
February 2020...
As great as she sounds at 19 years old, listening to her later in her career, you can see how much her vocal and performing abilities have grown.
Yes when u thought she couldn't get any better
These comments about Paula telling Fantasia to watch her pitch are giving me life right about now😂😂😉
Paul Charles Lmaooo...the comments are too funny. I do think she's crazy though because Fantasia was and is amazing.
If you listen to the first song.. Fantasia was pitchy. Paula knows music so she knows what she was saying and it looks like Fantasia agreed anyway. Not many singers have perfect pitch. and that's apart of her appeal as a real soul singer.
She's my favorite R and B singer but she was a bit pitchy.. but she couldve been nervous.. This is American Idol
😀😀😀😀😀
3 years later I'm laughing too. The nerve. Lol.
Paula's audacity was on 1000 she definitely tried it
And the rest is AI history, my favorite idol!
Lovejazz01 I second that! One of my favorite artists now! 😎
JH got a bum rap from Simon. He eventually apologized to her though but the damage was already done but JH moved on and became very successful even more so than Simon's star Fantasia. Though I like Fantasia too. Her vocals are crazy phenomenal but so is Jennifer even more so. Both Ladies are Legendary. It was good to see them saaang at the Queen of Soul's funeral. They brought the house/church down yes they did!!!😍
Plus 1! Simon's favorite idol as well: he was hard on her for a reason, surely he already knew she had season 3 in the bag!
Same here
Kelly clarkson and carrie underwood are what american idol's great and best winners.
I just saw fantasia singing when I see you on Madeas Farewell tour, and I cry when I see this. She is amazing and I knew she would win from day one. Her faith and determination make her voice one of a kind.💯
This makes me tear every time. She claimed it and changed her life forever!
born to sing !
Oh yes!!
Trained to, she has been singing sense she was a little girl.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏STRAIGHT UP!
What the hell Paula talking about pitch?? Tasia can sing circles around her.
THIS! THIS! THIS!
Right..
West angeleschoic
It was slight, but there...if you accompany her on an instrument from her beginning pitch you can hear it more clearly. Nothing to write home about...just anxiousness. Simon summed it up when he said she's one of the best they've ever had. 🤷🏾♂️
@ButterFlyEnt. .....on her WORST day!!!😂😂😂
Now THAT'S an audition!!!!! So proud of where she is in her music career. One of the greatest ever!
"Gotta watch your pitch though..." - Tasia didn't even miss a note, and Paula can't even hit a note! lool cheek!
Paula watch your pitch, really.... Coming from a person who can't hold a pitch without studio help... Child please!!!!! Fantasia can sang, period!
For real though! Paula was known for her ambiguous is she black, white or Arab cute look and dancing. I'm 41 and REMEMBER we was not checking Paula for vocals. She got some nerve!
Ha! Ha! So true!!
I said the same thing. Went back many times and I still can not hear anything wrong with her singing. Mmmmh, must have been too good to be all right for Paula.
Paula was correct no she not a singer persay but she hear she sees her ability that's why she decided fantasia can sing tiny Turner tune and look what happen you guys for got Paula also wrote a lot of hits for singers artists and ofcourse and choreographed dance steps for your biggest entertainers because you might not be the best singer does not mean you don't have a ear that's why she told her let me hear you sing tiny Turner tune
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Fantasia’s by far, my absolute favourite American Idol! Something about her spirt just rubs me that right way!☺️❤️🇨🇦
Man, I remember this like it was yesterday! I've loved Fantasia from this moment!
I am Fantasia’s biggest fan, she takes me there like no one can. One love , 🇨🇿
It was great to see both Fantasia and Jennifer Hudson saaanging at the Queen of Soul's funeral. They really brought the house down.😍
Please tell me I'm not the only Fantasia fan still watching this in 2020.
She was so humble during this audition. Real singers can come up with anything on the spot. Fantasia you are awesome
Still love you girl after many years. You are the best.
you know you can sing when simon likes you lmao
She's a legend now
My favorite. I chose her early on. Sweet, humble, talented.
Simon just flat out told the truth... I had to come back and see this again.
Paula, although you’re sitting, “have several seats!”😒🙄
Shawanda Benjamin 😂
Well she’s a judge and she’s there to judge.
😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂
SEVERAL seats though???😂😂😂!!!
I just watched her perform yesterday at the NBA playoffs finals. She got so far I'm so proud of her many more blessings to you Fantasia
I remember when she won. I cried tears of joy i was so happy for her.
Absolutely one of my favorite American Idols of All Time!!
What a dream come true! Fantasia did it with Proud Mary in the audition room, and this year she did it again in a huge stage at the Grammys paying tribute to Tina Turner with the same song, followed with introduction by Oprah Winfrey! It's a Miracle! God Bless you abundantly, Fantasia! ❤❤
This legend moments should be made in a one single video!
Fantasia has such a beautiful voice. Full of soul and depth.
She has certainly grown in her career
A True soul singer and she kept her Blacknesss Beyonce is an entertainer but this is "SINGER"🎤🎵🎶
AMEN
fantasa has a very beautiful voice☺😊🎤🎼🎶🎵
I can't sing a lick, but I'm still inspired by Fantasia's journey. I haven't watched a whole season of Idol since she won.
From the first audition I said she got this!! Thank you Fantasia for proving me right!! Dreams do come true!
They absolutely do.
❤️❤️❤️ this audition was everything. Almost made me cry seeing her from nothing become something great. Love you Fantasia
I wonder how Paula felt like when she said that she needed to work on her pitch now that she's famous 😂😂
Fantasia is a bigger artist than Paula!
Leah and foreclosing on her properties lol not that famous lol
Ok a better than her
Simon loves his ego. That’s his whole life. When it comes to his job, it takes a lot for someone to make him forget about himself and focus on the singing, and that’s just what Fantasia did. For him to just tilt his head and not have any expression, he’s truly listening, and only a few people in history have been able to do that to him. I think he’s arrogant, but he’s not dumb. He thinks he’s above everyone else, and maybe he is, but when someone steps up to plate, and is just as powerful or even more so than him, he doesn’t get angry, jealous, or dismissive. He sees someone else for the first time. He may not be a singer, but his ears and his understanding of music is incomparable. Fantasia, especially with the uniqueness of her voice truly messed Simon up. No doubt he was up all night thinking about her voice.
I voted for her 40 times.
👏🏽
I literally cried when she came out of that room! Wow! It was meant to be for Fantasia!
It's been many years Fantasia audition for American idol look at her now she's a celebrity
From the beginning she showed her personality: nice, confident, and funny. Apparently she's always had the ability to capture your attention when performing.
She is my favorite and a true gift to this world!!
You are just such a happy beautiful being with an amazing voice. My favourite Idol 🤗
I was to young to actual remember this moment but I remember when I used to hear that people thought she was ugly when I got older. and looking back I don't understand what looks wrong with her she looks like a average girl and now as she's gotten older she's turned into a beautiful woman.
Acacia Magee she's beautiful!
Acacia Magee even though it’s not that long ago, it’s far enough back where only blacks with white features were considered beautiful. Like Halle Berry and Beyoncé. I think we’re now starting to embrace people who fall outside of the Caucasian mold as beautiful so looking back it is weird that people thought she was straight up ugly.
professional hair and makeup changes everything. not everything is about race.
@@emhu2594 Were not talking about "race" we're talking about aesthetics.Ethinic features arent desirable in the eyes of the men who make decisions in the industry.
Acacia Magee people will always have their opinions👊👊 however she's never been ugly at all period
Paula was hating. Stick to dancing lady
Blue Pressure exactly like she can please sit down Paul 🙄
@@zeezee-6 lmao. I dont even remember her saying that
She can't dance either she hated on Janet Jackson and Jennifer Lopez for people saying they can dance Paula got on American idol start being part Randy part samon girl bye. Give props where they due period
Right -robotic pantomime cheer dancing
@@romeshabrown1064 Fuck you mean she hated on JJ and JL? She instructed and choreo'd Janet.
This will NEVER get old!
This never gets old for me.
Simon knew!!!!!!
Her confidence was through the roof. Amazing voice.
This changed her life! Love me some Tasia!!!!!!
Right on point when she was asked to sing another song. And it was the most perfect song for the moment.listen to the lyrics she sung to rolling it was talking about her.
That's what what u call talent , Amazing.
LOVE MISS FANTASHIA SHE CAN SING THIS GIRL CAN SING AMEN
One of the best they've ever had! Love it!
At least this was one person that made it through strictly on talent....... this show was so full of horse SHIT, they only let certain people through to make ratings high.
+Phillip W. I had to stop watching American Idol YEARS ago. The last season I watched all of the auditions and when they got the final 20...none of the mofos could sing. WTF! I could pull people out of my church's volunteer mass choir that sounded better. I was done.
TstormVA2012 exactly...... I auditioned for American idol, I know the whole process. You'd be surprised
Phillip W.
How can go over the whole Country and can't pick a top 20 that can't sing?
TstormVA2012 Right... they make their money and ratings off making fun of people and the people that do win, they're in shady contracts
None of the American Idol winners are bad or average singers.....was the show staged to get more exposure and viewers? Yes. Did the show produce any mediocre or bad acts? I don't think so!! In fact it produced some of the most successful acts of the decade (00's), like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, David Cook, Adam Lambert, Haley Reinhart, David Archuleta, Clark Beckam, just to name a few.... clearly the people who got into the show, knew what it was a about, being aware that had both positive and negative sides...if anything, anyone who got picked to be on the show should've been grateful for the exposure and knowledge they got from being in it, instead of complaining about it being impartial.....it is a chance, and when you are a struggling musician looking for a chance, it is as simple as taking it or go the harder route and get a recording contract while being a "nobody".
she came a long way from this till now...wow
This woman give me chills no matter what she sings
i love Fantasia collards cornbreaf
If your from Georgia and you remember going to the Dome to watch the finale and even though her competitor was from Georgia showing up with Fantasia signs 😂
2019 ... And im STILL ... A ... FAN 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
Watch PITCH where????? Paula ... please
I remember That night screaming around the House,She Gone Win this Year!!!!! And,,,of Course she did 😅 Love Fantasia!!!!!!!
attention everybody dont miss FANTASIA upcoming shows starting on Sept 28 in Tuscaloosa Alabama at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and on Nov 3 in St. Petersburg FL at the Vinoy Park than also on Nov 9 she will be in Louisville Kentucky at the KFC Yum Center for tickets visit fantasiaofficial com or ticketmaster
Thanks now I need a date👍
When Paula said, “You’ve gotta watch your pitch though,” I came straight to the comments. 😂😂 The nerve of Paula given Fantasia, with THAT voice a critique about singing 🤕😂
She was more versatile than Simon thought lolollll🤣
attention everybody dont miss Fantasia live in concert in Atlantic City,NJ at the Boardwalk Hall tickets are available now at ticketmaster
The day your life changed congratulations
She is so amazing live....
Straight up now tell me Her pitch got her where she is at forever!! Go Fantasia!!💛
Paula was totally green-eyed and envious of Fantasia’s voice
Still gives me butterflies
her family when she exits - "YOU GON WIN GIRL!!! YOU GONNA WIN!!" yes! and Amen.
LuLu 8.28.2019
Im watching ds after watching her win cos i dunt watch d start of ger audition & most of d competition before today except 1 part of her performance & she touched me& i knew she had unique talent, story & personality & a fighter of all her struggles end of it all she never gave up fantasia we love u & u Believed
Great Song Choice
The best of Sam Cooke
I voted for her every week. It was so long ago. I've been a fan since day 1 look at her now. Glory to God
attention if you are in Ontario Canada on Aug 10 dont miss FANTASIA live at the Centennial Park for tickets visit fantasiaofficial com dont miss cause shes puts a epic show
This is an amazing story it gives hope for all I love this girl
damn Fantasia look mad young asf in this video this was 2004. She just got older.
No shit? 😂
tweety myers 8
Well she was 19
I seen this episode till the end I voted for her. I swear my cell phone was so messed up that I kid u not I went to a freaked pay phone just to vote for her LOLOLOLOLOL real talk. the day came to announce the winner man I SCREAM MY FACE OFF. I DONT CARE WHO HEARD ME OUTSIDE. I WAS SO HAPPY👏👏👏👏 I LOVE HER VOICE..
attention everybody dont miss FANTASIA on Feb 14 in Newark New Jersey at the Prudential Center for tickets visit ticketmaster dont miss she gives a good show
Little did she know her life was going to change at that moment
FANTASIA!!❤️💙...
I once read a critique of Paula Abdul’s voice,” Her voice had a Mickey Mouse quality and threatened to completely unravel.” She has some nerve to judge the talent of others.